Real Weddings: Tory + Alex

I hope you’re ready for the gorgeousness that is Rachel and Kevin’s wedding. Not only is it in one of my favorite towns in the country (Bristol, Rhode Island), but the couple, the dress, the florals, and every single other detail that they put together is absolutely stunning. They were inspired by the idea of glamour on an farm (think rooster meets chandelier) and their oceanside wedding was exactly that. Elegant without being too formal, Rachel chose the perfect shade of yellow to accent their outdoor ceremony and reception at Mount Hope Farm. I know for sure that I’ll be swooning over these incredible photos by Samuel Lippke all day!

Jessica and Brett’s effortlessly elegant New England waterfront wedding is perfect in so many ways! The setting of Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island, is idyllic, and soft colors whisper romance. Strapless blush bridesmaids dresses by Flair Bridesmaids are barely a shade deeper than Jessica’s scalloped Modern Trousseau gown; the texture of it reminds us of gentle waves. Keeping with the gauzy feel of the scheme, flowers from Greenlion Design in shades of white and pink sprout from bright green stems that acknowledge the surrounding landscape. Every image from Erin McGinn is making us swoon! We adore the arbor that frames the water for Jessica and Brett’s ceremony, and the earthy wood touches at their mostly pink and white reception make everything feel a bit less precious. Also to die for: the square wedding cake created by the staff at Belle Mer, which turned out to be the perfect spot for the couple’s classic but memorable affair! See all of the swoon-worthy details in the gallery!

Held outdoors at Ocean Cliff in Newport, Rhode Island, Shiri and Ashwin’s wedding is exploding with bold, electric colors. Orange and pink flowers by Hana Floral Design and Boutique are stunning paired with the green landscape and dark purple Ivy & Aster bridesmaids dresses. The always fabulous Sloan Photographers took amazing photos that show a super-stylish day full of romance: the tents for the outdoor reception are ethereal wrapped in pink and white swags and grounded by rustic wood flooring, and Shiri is simply gorgeous in a Lazaro gown and Jimmy Choo shoes. One of our favorite things is Ashwin’s colorful argyle tie from Alexander Olch New York. Fall in love with this fabulous event in the gallery!

Despite having to move their Saturday Seaside nuptials to a Friday due to a threatening tropical storm–and pulled off with little stress, says the bride, thanks to Shelby Peaden Events–Blaire and Bill’s wedding day couldn’t have been more picture perfect! These breathtaking images from Dear Wesleyann have us swooning over every detail, from sky blue bridesmaids dress by LulaKate to the lacy and elegant Nicole Miller gown Blaire chose. Magnolia leaf wreaths embellish the pews at the chic Seaside Chapel, where the bright light mixed with the cool colors creates a sophisticated at-the-beach vibe. At the reception held on the Central Park lawn at Alys Beach, seagrass textures and white florals, blue candles, and a subtle ocean theme are stunning thanks to Events by Nouveau. We’re loving the gold accents, too, from Chiavari chairs and linens to the calligraphy invitation suite from Paper Affair to Blaire’s metallic Jimmy Choo heels!

Romantic, chic, and stunning, we are completely smitten with Kimberly and Joshua’s wedding at Newport, Rhode Island’s Belle Mer Island House. The waterside venue was the perfect setting for their nuptials, which featured lovely ivory blooms from Greenlion Weddings, curtains billowing with the seaside breeze, and a soft yet classic feel. Kimberly brought a little bit of her Michigan home to Rhode Island, with favors of jam canned by her family with fresh Michigan berries. Each and every image from the amazing Rebecca Arthurs Photography is positively gorgeous!

We just adore every classic New England detail in Erica and Shane’s Newport, Rhode Island, wedding. From the waterfront venue of Castle Hill Inn to the breathtaking views and lush white flowers from Greenlion Weddings dotting every part of the landscape, we are swooning over these images from Melissa Robotti Photography. An elegant chuppah on the lawn, covered in white orchids and hydrangeas, is stunning in front of the gray Atlantic waters. Erica is beyond lovely in a Vera Wang gown and veil, paired with a vintage style crystal hair pin we adore. The couple’s pugs participated in the ceremony, dressed in blue gingham bow ties from Silly Buddy. We’re loving the cream and blush floral arrangements set in vintage wooden boxes at the tent reception, interspersed with earthy green lemon leafs in tall vases. Romantic blooms steal the show here, including heirloom roses, lisianthus, ranunculus, hydrangeas, orchids, and sweet pea tendrils. Don’t miss the adorable cake topper—created by Sian Keegan—of Erica and Shane’s pups. It’s one of our favorite details of this gorgeous affair!

We love this absolutely classic féte hailing from an illustrious museum in our nation’s capital today. This Washington DC wedding was photographed by one of our favorites, Lisa Blume, and it is elegant and so special and timeless. According to Kelly, she couldn’t take her mind off of the National Museum of Women in the Arts’s design and sweetly, how she could picture traipsing down the staircase to meet her dear dad at the bottom to walk her down the aisle to her beau Jamie (tears!). Speaking of tears, we had to mention this touching detail. Kelly needed to have her grandmothers there in some way, so to commemorate these wonderful women in her life, she shipped in two paintings from North Carolina of them and had her grandmother’s tea cup in her bridal suite. Endearingly, the teacup was a gift her grandmother gave to her sister for her wedding.

Let’s all take a moment (or two) out of our day to check out this bliss-inducing Janita Mestre wedding. It’s delightfully in the desert, so of course you’re going to spot a few cacti at Galway Downs, but you’re going to see such a dreamy color palette too. Being so close to Valentine’s Day, Stephanie and Alex wanted to evoke love all throughout, so they picked pink as their go-to hue. Big and bright blush and ivory florals by Events by Floral Sensations complemented the eye-catching David’s Bridal mauve bridesmaids’ dresses, and we loved this idea, too. Instead of continuing the soft tones everywhere, shake up the colors like Stephanie and Alex and throw a deep hue in the same color family somewhere that will be seen. Adding it to the bridesmaids’ dresses was a clever touch without overwhelming the couple’s desire to have an airy feel to their wedding day.

For their Massachusetts wedding day, Alex and Chris wanted nothing but everyone to have a splendid time, good food, good drinks, and good memories being passed around. All captured through the lens of The Light and Color Wedding Photography, the Ipswich couple chose to have a traditional wedding day. Alex chose a classic A-line Hayley Paige beauty and the cherry on top of her trousseau was her mom’s veil that she donned for her day. Their ceremony was held at St. John’s Prep (fun fact: Alex is a dentist and St. John’s Prep was the same school where Alex’s boss and Chris’s dad went. The guys are still good friends!), Chris’s high school alma mater. For their wedding reception, they dressed up The Hellenic Center in shades of soft blues and pinks, and organic-style blooms designed by Chris’s sister-in-law, Teresa. Weddings like these that are centered around family and steeped in tradition always leave such a feel-good warmth to our day.

When you fall in love with your wedding venue, you just know, no matter what your plans originally were. Amanda and Vlad planned for a Colorado wedding, but they never knew what hit them as they stepped foot onto Bella Collina’s stunning grounds in Florida. Reminiscent of the Tuscan countryside, it was love at first sight for the duo and it just jived so well with their romantic wedding vision that we get to fawn over thanks to Kristen Weaver Photography‘s epic photos. The white florals and greenery by Lee James Floral looked resplendent against the venue’s landscape, but no matter how glorious the blooms looked, it just couldn’t compare to Amanda and Vlad looking like a million bucks. They stole the show, for sure!

After Jessica and Zach got engaged, they sweetly joined Jessica’s parents on a trip to DC to celebrate their wedding anniversary. One of their excursions there was to take a walk on the grounds where her parents held their wedding ceremony, the National Cathedral. Naturally, they were so smitten with the gardens and the buildings that once they found out the Gothic-style cathedral was now hosting wedding receptions in addition to ceremonies, the New Yorkers jumped on the chance to get married there. Jessica wanted an “elegant and ethereal” day so with the help of Caroline Dutton Events and Kate & Lilly Floral Design, they drew inspiration from the Bishop’s Garden on the grounds. With Audra Wrisley capturing all the pretty pale pink roses, peonies, greenery, and everything in between, the duo said their I do’s and partied the night away in one of the most amazing venues we’ve seen.

Flirty springtime shades paired with modern touches of gray is making our day today. Courtesy of the lens of Anja Schneeman Photography, we’re on cloud nine staring at these lovely photos of a bride draped in the dreamiest Berta dress. The popping purple appliqué on the gown was quite elemental according to German event designer Irka Fürle from Magnolias on Silk; it inspired the florals for the tablescape and rightfully so! A blend of rosy orchids, lilac-and-mauve colored roses, pink chrysanthemum, and white anthurium make the reception table so warm and inviting, while the stark white plates continue the modernity that this genius team of vendors wanted to play with. If you’re in a part of the world where it’s freezing, let this sweet inspo warm you right up.

On the day of Katie and Alan’s wedding, Dallas decided to unleash a massive storm, so the couple and their wedding planner, Sarah of Keestone Events, moved their planned outdoor ceremony inside the gorgeous ballroom of Arlington Hall. And while we wouldn’t call a monsoon on your wedding day ideal, we have to say that the stunning indoor celebration may just have been a blessing in disguise! The golden ballroom made a beautiful ceremony and reception setting, and the elegant floral arch by Moss Floral Design did double duty as ceremony altar and a lovely backdrop for the reception! For the reception, white and gold centerpieces enhanced the golden beauty of the ballroom, while a pop of purple echoed the bridesmaids flowing dresses. The result is timeless perfection, beautifully captured by Dyan Kethley Photography!

With soft neutral hues and a spectacular beachside setting, Margaret Kyle and Kyle’s Charleston destination wedding is pure coastal elegance. The couple knew they wanted a destination wedding, and Margaret Kyle’s aunt and uncle were married at the Seabrook Island Club, and those fond memories translated into the perfect place to get married! Their vision of an understated but elegant look was brought to life by Lindsay Merhege of Fox Events. Tiger Lily Flowers designed florals that celebrated the neutral palette, with statement accents of greenery and a mixture of snowy white blooms. From the incredible palm tree backdrop to the beautiful cake by Delicious Desserts, every moment is beautifully captured by Jennings King Photography!

KJ and Kenny are two Midwesterners currently living in California, and when they became engaged, they knew that they wanted to marry in the groom’s hometown of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The classic Detroit Lakes Country Club was the perfect (albeit only!) choice for their outdoor ceremony and tented reception, which fused their North Dakota and Minnesota roots with elegant details, such as a fabulous floral arch by Natalie of Native Poppy that served as the backdrop for their vows. Using local greenery foraged from the Detroit Lakes area and over 2,500 blooms, Natalie created gorgeous arrangements and a cascading bridal bouquet that is simply heavenly! Fun details honoring their home states, such as die-cut state invitations and escort cards and a Fargo-friendly hashtag—#youBlattcha (youbetcha, get it?)—make this Midwest destination wedding a favorite! We are head over heels for the beautiful images from Abby Anderson!

As wedding photographers themselves, Andie and Tony are surrounded by celebrations. When it came time to plan their own, a winter wedding was only natural, as they began dating in the winter and Tony proposed to Andie in the winter! Maryland’s Silver Swan Bayside was the perfect setting to showcase their color palette of white and green with pops of burgundy. Though their wedding was held in December, they didn’t want decor that was overtly Christmas-y, but instead had touches of the holiday, such as evergreen trees, gold details, and even Andie’s Martina Liana gown, with detailing reminiscent of snowflakes! Cascading greenery, candlelight, and a snow-flurried send-off is a winter wedding lover’s dream, and their special day is captured beautifully by Molly Lichten Photography!

April and Michael’s intimate wedding at Denver’s Halcyon Hotel is full of classic and modern touches! The Halcyon is a cozy boutique hotel, and their 68 guests were a perfect fit, ensuring that the couple could celebrate and chat with each of their closest family and friends throughout the evening. April selected a timeless, slim-fitting Nicole Miller gown from BHLDN, accentuating with a veil handmade by A Busy Mother and pretty pink Badgley Mischka shoes. Her bouquet by The Flower House Denver featuring snowy white blooms accentuated with anemones for a pop of black. Centerpieces of textured flowers, succulents, metallic elements, and lots of dreamy candles accentuated the reception ballroom at the Halcyon, with its dramatic dark details. Each detail is pure sophistication, captured beautifully by Tamara Gruner Photography!

Ellie and Andrew’s beautiful Midwest wedding had us at hello! Wausau’s gorgeous Rothschild Pavilion set the stage, with its graceful wooden beams and stone facade. Evolutions in Design swathed the ceiling with drapery and the blush and gold color palette brought an elegant touch to the natural beauty of the venue. Ellie is resplendent in a ruffled Lazaro gown and floor-length veil, with perfectly natural hair and makeup by Jamie Pfantz. As always, The McCartneys captured the day flawlessly, and we are head over heels!

When two architects fall in love and marry, you know you are going to have one stylish day! Laura and Eric fell in love with The Kampong at first sight, and with its contemporary architecture and beautiful gardens, it was a fitting setting for their interfaith ceremony and intimate reception. Persnickety Events worked with the couple to design a classic reception with garden-style arrangements from Anthology Co. Blush and ivory blooms on dove gray linens are offset by modern white vessels, and escort cards were nestled in a display of ferns, bringing the outdoors in. It was a drizzly South Florida day, but that only added to the tropical feel of these gorgeous images from Becca Borge!

Alizee and David were married at Domaine de la Rouillere in the stunning Mediterranean town of Saint-Tropez, 10 years after their first kiss! Working with the fabulous La Fabrique a Reves, the couple designed a sophisticated wedding reminiscent of the Provence countryside, with a fresh white and green color palette. Centerpieces by Marion B of hydrangea and herbs brought a botanical feel to the reception tent from Organic Concept. Alizee is exquisite in a Delphine Manivet gown and lace-trimmed veil. We simply adore each and every image from bubblerock!