Pretty Pink Missouri Museum Wedding

Jourdie and Michael shared a small celebration with friends and family in St. Louis’ Missouri Botanical Garden. Clary Photo beautifully captured the wedding’s soft floral décor, from pink peony bouquets to mint julep cups filled with blooms arranged by Wildflowers. The bride even wore soft pink Jimmy Choo heels, which went perfectly with their subtle pink theme! The bridesmaids dark blue dresses were the perfect pop of a deep color. And don’t you adore the signs that dotted the guestbook table? They were handmade by the bride.  We fell in love with the simple elegance of Jourdie and Michael’s wedding and know you will too!

Lovely is the only word that comes close to adequately describing Laura and Kevin’s St. Louis wedding at Coronado Ballroom. Soft pastel blooms such as roses and hydrangeas by Tina Barerra of The Special Event Florist created a romantic atmosphere at the ceremony and reception. Simply and Forever helped Laura and Kevin plan the day, which the couple wanted to be “classy, elegant, and full of personality.” The gorgeous coral color of Laura’s single bridesmaid dress from Amsale is statement-making simplicity at its finest. Along with her column-style Monique Lhuillier gown, Laura carried a hand-tied bouquet of garden roses, mini calla lilies, spray roses, and ranunculus. We love the unique touches woven into the reception, too, like circular dinner menus from Two Blue Doors and a simple cake with a classic monogram, provided by the Coronado. Enjoy all of these gorgeous images from the ever-fabulous Clary Pfeiffer Fine Art Photographer.

Amanda and Mike’s big city Chicago wedding portrays a certain sweetness that is both charming and sophisticated! Following a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Josaphat Parish, the couple and their friends and family headed to the gorgeous Chicago History Museum for a night of great food and dancing, thanks to Blue Plate catering and tunes from Matt Lewis and The Union. Amanda says she wouldn’t change a thing about the day, and we can see why! From the lovely ice blue bridesmaids dresses from Bella Bridesmaids to her own amazing Tara Keely gown, the attire was simple and elegant. Emilia Jane Photography captured beautiful images—we especially adore the iconic photos with the backdrop of the Chicago skyline! We love the mix of baby’s breath, peach roses, and white peonies in floral designs by Revel Décor, as well as the adorable confection by Amy Beck Cake Design—there’s so much to love, catch it all in the gallery!

Clary Pfeiffer is behind the lens of so many of our favorite weddings, and when her photographic genius is paired with the talented Brit Stewart Weddings, magic happens! Kim and Andrew’s St. Louis wedding at World’s Fair Pavilion is just that magic, with the most lovely garden feel! Sisters Flowers incorporated the couple’s color palette of pinks, soft greens, and pale purples into the lush, romantic florals – I absolutely adore the beautiful textures in Kim’s bouquet! The black linens and chairs added even more elegance and sophistication to an already gorgeous wedding venue. Guests celebrated with the newlyweds while watching the sun set and the fabulous Clary Photo captured the whole beautiful day!

What a picture-perfect Los Angeles wedding Lynn and Steve had! We’d never guess this pretty pink and white affair is set in the heart of LA, with soft blooms from Stems Florist festooning the setting at Maguire Gardens, where the ceremony was held, and Cafe Pinot, site of the reception! Our friends at Minted contributed elegant stationery, and Caroline of Serenity Events helped Lynn and Steve coordinate the day of the wedding. Bridesmaids wore short light pink dresses from J.Crew, the perfect complement to Lynn’s stunning Monique Lhuillier gown. And we can’t leave out Steve, handsome in a Black by Vera Wang suit! We love the mod look of Lynn’s silver snakeskin Jimmy Choo heels, too. The outdoor soiree offered plenty of great natural light for Esther Sun to photograph it perfectly. We hear at the end of the night, Lynn and Steve surprised guests with a visit from the In-N-Out Burger Cookout Trailer—a delicious finish to the flawless event! See it all in the gallery!

Blaire and Charlie’s wedding is so refreshing and beautiful! We love the soft tones of the blue-gray bridesmaids dresses by Jim Hjelm and cream and green bouquets from Steven Mueller Florist. Blaire’s Christos gown looks like something out of a fairy tale, with long lace sleeves and a lush tulle skirt. And we’re dying over her lace booties by Harriet Wilde! Blaire and Charlie blended the best of both worlds, with a traditional ceremony at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in O’Fallon, Illinois, and an off-site reception at the World’s Fair Pavilion in St. Louis that featured charming and modern touches. Lace linens and soft florals are sophisticated and romantic; and we just love the gold layer on the wedding cake from Sugaree Baking Company—it’s the perfect showy detail on an otherwise classic cake! There are oh-so-many photos to love from Clary Photo so run, don’t walk, to the gallery!

This romantic wedding from Clary Photo is one of our absolute favorite weddings of 2012! Alison—in a Lazaro gown with an accordion-pleated skirt—and James held a traditional church ceremony, complete with pale pink and white flowers from Sisters Floral Design Studio, before wowing guests with their beautiful reception. Held at Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel in Missouri, the decor coordinated by Proposing Dreams Weddings—featuring pale blues, pinks, and white—made for an ethereal environment in which to celebrate. The Cakery provided a sweet treat for guests who danced the night away to tunes spun by Rockstar DJs. We love every stunning detail!

Pure magic is created when the right people come together in the right place to create a day filled to the brim with pure love and a healthy dose of style!  Montecito’s beautiful San Ysidro Ranch is the backdrop for Julie and Jason’s intimate and elegant wedding.  Julie is a stunning bride! For the ceremony, she chose a fabulous Vera Wang gown, then changed into a flowy and romantic Claire Pettibone sheath (and literally let her hair down!) for the reception, which featured romantic blush and pink arrangements by Florette Designs, and simple-but-lovely calligraphy table numbers.  We are head over heels for all of the gorgeous images from Jose Villa, and for Julie and Jason’s adorable pup too!

Belinda and Jim’s wedding is not only about as sophisticated and elegant as it gets, but it’s got an utterly fantastic pop of bold color throughout too! Bridesmaids in bright pink BCBG dresses, vibrant pink and red florals dripping with crystals by City of Commerce Flower, and glittering pink favors at each place setting, all set against their stunning venue Athenaeum at Caltech. The venue by itself is amazing, but then add in all these incredible details? I’m 100% smitten. Oh and add in the perfection that is Belinda’s Valentino heels? Make that 110%. Bravo to the whole team responsible for this gorgeous wedding and to Marvin Tsai for the beautiful photos!

We love featuring EAD readers’ weddings! Emily and Jeff had a beautiful, elegant, and pretty pink wedding in Bloomington, Illinois. Big fat peonies, hydrangea, dahlias, astilbe…the gorgeous florals by Original Neipagen’s Flower Shop include some of my absolute favorites, I mean, check out those blooms! Sigh. I get butterflies every time I scroll through these photos from Simply Jessie Photography. Wait until you see Emily’s party-perfect reception dress and killer heels! A stunning and classic event that will always be in style.

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.

Kim and Baback’s St. Louis wedding is absolutely enchanting! The couple wanted their wedding to be very classic and elegant, while giving nods to both of their families and cultures. Baback’s Persian culture was represented in the Sofreh Aghd—the traditional Persian wedding table, where each item on the table has a symbolic meaning for the life of the newly-married couple—and their Roman Catholic ceremony at Saint Francis Xavier College Church honored Kim’s family traditions. Kim’s bouquet from Belli Fiori was wrapped with a lace glove from her paternal grandmother’s wedding and decorated with earrings and charms from her maternal grandmother’s wedding. Their reception in The Coronado‘s ballroom featured soft pastel florals of garden roses, hydrangea and ranunculus, and each succulent (which doubled as place cards and favors) was planted by the bride’s mother. The love that this couple shares comes alive in the gorgeous images from Clary Pfeiffer Fine Art Photography!

Meagan and Adam’s Missouri soiree is the perfect summer affair. Held at the lakeside venue of Integrity Hills, the couple worked with Abby Mitchell Events to bring their nautical theme to life. Flowers were an important part of the day, and Artistry in Bloom matched the beauty of the surroundings with lovely and interesting arrangements of kale, hydrangea, coffee berries, garden roses, and protea. Meagan traveled to South Africa during her veterinary training and became enchanted by protea, so incorporating the exotic bloom was close to her heart. Maritime accents such as rope and knots decorated the tables, which were set with navy linens and striped silver napkins echoing the bridesmaids’ pretty J.Crew frocks. Meagan is a vision in a vintage Priscilla of Boston gown from Marry Go Round and veil handmade by her aunt. We love the perfect pop of pink lipstick in her flawless makeup by Makeup by Melissa Britt. Each image from Christine Bonnivier Photography is perfection, right down to the sparkler exit!

Elise and Michael’s wedding showcases the stunning city of Chicago almost as well as it illustrates their love for each other! An interfaith ceremony at Old St. Patrick’s Church brought together both families’ traditions, and their Chicago Cultural Center reception—planned and designed by Beth Bernstein of SQN Events—is the epitome of classic sophistication. The stunning Preston Bradley Hall, with its ornate dome and stately marbled walls, was the perfect backdrop for a reception featuring elegant calligraphy details, centerpieces of greenery, candles, and soft white blooms from Flora, and a rocking party set to the tunes of Matt Lewis and The Union. Each and every image from Olivia Leigh Photographie is perfection!

Good morning lovelies and happy 2015! We are so excited to usher in a new year full of beautiful soirees, and couldn’t think of a better way to kick off a new year than Nga and Tinh’s lovely wedding at Los Altos History Museum. Classic garden romance was the theme of the day. The couple partnered with Oliveta Design to design a lush, sophisticated reception with bouquets and centerpieces full of greenery and roses in a rainbow of pastels from Studio Mondine. Nga is a vision in a relaxed Jenny Packham gown and Gucci heels, perfectly paired with a ribbon-tied bouquet, and her three maids wore hand-picked frocks in the palest of blush from BHLDN and J.Crew. We simply adore each and every detail—right down to the floral garland on the getaway car from Elegant Journey—in these stunning images from Clary Pfeiffer!

Katie and Michael’s pretty, light-filled wedding at Gladstone New Jersey’s Ryland Inn had us at hello! Classic but with a soft and romantic feel, their florals from Jardiniere Fine Flowers blended blush and ivory blooms beautifully. The centerpieces were mixed and matched on each table and featured a mix of hydrangea and roses in wooden boxes and hobnail jars. Katie is a vision in a Jim Hjelm gown from Exquisite Bride and patent Jimmy Choo sandals, and Michael is dapper in a Hugo Boss tuxedo and tie from Vineyard Vines. We simply adore each and every frame from Lindsay Madden Photography!

A classic, elegant twist on Americana was the theme of Ginny and Matt’s DC wedding, and we love the crisp, pretty vibe of it all. Their ceremony was held at St. Patrick Catholic Church—the oldest parish in the district—which features gorgeous stained glass windows and a pretty stone exterior. Bridesmaids held to the simple, classic scheme in navy dresses from J.Crew, while Ginny wore a column style Mikaella gown from Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection paired with a cathedral length veil made by her mother. The reception at DAR Constitution Hall included more classic decor, including cream florals from The Enchanted Florist, enhanced with pops of greenery and gold details. We adore the combed icing on the cake by Pastry Xpo, which also features a whimsical wooden bride and groom on the top. Enjoy these lovely images from Marta Locklear!

We are just loving these images of Ashley and Michael’s New Orleans wedding! The historic feel of the city blended with modern touches and classic details is the perfect combination for a stunning affair! We’re amazed at the breathtaking architecture of St. Louis Cathedral, site of the ceremony, as well as the timeless setting of The Roosevelt New Orleans, where the reception was held. “I wanted a classic and romantic feel for the ceremony and reception,” says Ashley. “My vision was lots of creams and whites in the furniture and flowers with lots of candles and mirrored accents. Our florist, Bahara of Plants N’ Petals, did an absolutely amazing job bringing our vision to life!” Sophisticated black bridesmaids dresses from LulaKate are dramatic, especially beside Ashley’s dazzling Rivini gown with a dramatic scalloped skirt! We just can’t get enough of the bridal party’s amazing ensemble! We love the glam accents at the reception, too, from crystal candelabras to a swiss dot cake by The Roosevelt New Orleans and the bride and groom’s classic NOLA ending: a second line with umbrellas! Enjoy these gorgeous images from Greer G Photography!

Claudia and Greg chose the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove in Miami for their wedding festivities because the South Florida location represents their family roots but the look of the venue called to mind their former loft in Denver and their current home in Brooklyn. It’s a gorgeous estate by the water, which was a lovely site for an outdoor ceremony. Claudia looked amazing in a Watters gown from RK Bridal, paired with vintage jewelry and blush shoes from BHLDN that remind us of Old Hollywood. Lush blooms of peonies, hydrangeas and roses from Glady’s Flowers are a classic and elegant choice, and we love the earthiness of the dusty miller that’s mixed in Claudia’s bouquet. Thanks to the one-stop help of Exquisite Productions, who coordinated the wedding day, catering, rentals, linens, and DJ for their laid-back reception, Claudia and Greg didn’t have to worry about the details of their day. All of these images from Tega Photography are gorgeous, but we especially love the romantic first look shots at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens!

We love the pretty pastels woven throughout Su and Ray’s outdoor wedding at Promontory Point in Chicago’s Burnham Park. Lush bouquets of pink and cream ranunculus and peonies mixed with dusty miller by Vale of Enna are the perfect complement to romantic coral bridesmaids dresses by Jarlo. Su’s Vera Wang gown is hands-down one of our favorites ever, with a big structured bow taking the focal point of the gown’s front. To celebrate their heritage, Su and Ray incorporated a tea ceremony into the celebrations, and the red dress Su wore to cut the cake from Bridgeport Bakery is simply stunning! We are swooning over these beautiful images from Kina Wicks!