Chic + Sophisticated Atlanta Wedding

There’s nothing better than a good outdoor Southern wedding! Lauren and Jeff held theirs at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the perfect backdrop for an effortlessly elegant ceremony. And even though the surroundings were stunning alone, Robert Long Flora Design stepped in to create lush bouquets in whites and blues that complemented the garden plantings. Lauren’s gorgeous Priscilla of Boston dress is the stuff our dreams are made of—check out the lace scallop detailing! Navy bridesmaids dresses from Ann Taylor grounded all of the lighter colors—we adore the flattering ruching at the top.  Melissa Schollaert Photography captured every last detail of this classic affair, and we’re drooling over all of the pictures—especially the one with the Frosted Pumpkin Gourmet, Inc., cake wrapped in Tiffany blue satin ribbon!

Ivy and Chase’s wedding can be summed up in two words: glamorous and elegant. Actually, these images from Julia Wade Photography say it all; soft pink and sparkly gold details in every picture make this a sophisticated soiree we won’t soon forget! The couple chose the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina for both the ceremony and reception. The 22-foot-high windows in The Social Lobby overlooked the gardens at sunset as Ivy and Chase repeated their vows. Corum Greenhouses & Florist took Ivy’s request for soft pinks and creams and chose hydrangeas, garden roses, spray roses, and lisianthus for bouquets; tables were draped in gold sequin linens and topped with blooms clustered in mint julep cups that the bride painted gold. Complementing the decor were Ivy’s bridesmaids, classically styled in pale pink Bill Levkoff dresses, while she opted for a lace gown by Tara Keely. For extra glam, Ivy chose gold Diane von Furstenberg sandals to pair with her gown and reception dress by Aidan Mattox. And while we’re just swooning over every detail, our favorite thing just might be the gold glitter dusted cake by A Piece of Cake Bakery—it’s magnificent! We are in love with all of the sweet details in the gallery!

It’s no wonder that classic style rules the day at Meghan and Aaron’s Chautauqua, New York, affair–after all, the wedding was held at The Hall of Philosophy at Chautauqua Institution, an education center and summer resort where Meghan’s family goes back generations. To set the tone for their day, the couple sent out vintage-style stationery designed by the groom, Aaron Fetter. Following the outdoor ceremony, where bridesmaids wore short pink Jenny Yoo Collection dresses that sweetly coordinated with hydrangea bouquets by Francesca’s Floral Design, guests headed to the resort’s Athenaeum Hotel for a laid-back reception that included a buttercream cake from The Cakery, plenty of dancing, and the release of paper sky lanterns, which lit up much the way Meghan did in her Watters gown! We love these images from Hunter Photographic and can’t get enough of all of the beautiful details waiting for you in the gallery!

Oh, we can’t stop smiling about Christina and Dan’s wedding at Atlanta’s Callanwolde Fine Arts Center! We are in love with the bright and colorful palette of blush, coral, tangerine, and even a hint of saffron, designed by the talented Amy Osaba. But the details — from the amazing calligraphy wedding stationery to the unbelievably cute flower girl — ensure our cheeks will be sore from smiling! These amazing photos from Erin Hearts Court show an effortlessly gorgeous and fresh day full of love, and it makes us positively giddy!

Pretty flowers, pale pink dresses, and an elegant outdoor venue… Laura and Steve’s Nashville wedding is garden party perfection! The details of their wedding truly couldn’t be prettier. They chose a palette of pale pink and mint green and selected hydrangea, peonies, and roses in arrangements by Enchanted Florist to decorate the outdoor gazebo at CJ’s off the Square. I love the paper flower escort cards and the gorgeous chandeliers but I can’t stop drooling over her amazing Louboutins! What a marvelous day with marvelous photos by Kristyn Hogan!

Joyce and Lucas’ bright and colorful wedding was held in the gardens of the Allied Arts Guild amongst thousands of flowers. The grounds of this venue are truly gorgeous but what’s even more amazing is that they donate a portion of each wedding’s fees to support chronically ill and physically challenged children! So great. The couple loves Scrabble, so they incorporated the game throughout their day in table numbers, signs, and the bride even played a game while she was getting ready in the morning. This sweet wedding and these bright and cheery photos by Alison Yin Photography will certainly make you smile today!

Ansley and Cory dreamed of a whimsical garden wedding, and their hopes were realized with the selection of Newnan, Georgia’s spectacular Dunaway Gardens as their venue. The ivy-covered amphitheater provides the most unique ceremony locale—the perfect pairing of a secret garden nestled amongst the trees and a tiered ceremony in the round! The couple worked with Chancey Charm to design their late summer soiree, with a warm color palette of gray, yellow, maroon, and pops of vivid red. Logan Woods created colorful bouquets of protea, chrysanthemum, tulips, and garden roses and decorated the reception tent with whimsical basket chandeliers and loose garden-style arrangements. Ansley is the epitome of the classic bride in a Lian Carlo gown from Kelly’s Closet, while her maids donned the Aiden dress by Jenny Yoo. We’re transported to a whimsical wonderland with these images from Amy Arrington Photography!

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!

“Our wedding day started off with the nikah ceremony at our mosque in the morning, a solemn and sacred social contract between the bride and groom in the Islamic tradition,” says bride Irfana of her wedding to Arif. Afterward, guests headed to Canoe restaurant in Atlanta for cocktail hour and Indian wedding traditions beneath a tent set up in the gardens. For the first ceremony, Irfana wore a beautiful sari from Motifz Signature Collection, changing into a knee-length lace dress by Anna Sui from BHLDN for the reception. Soft, lush florals by Heather Jones of Tulip graced tables; Irfana’s bouquet featured pastel blooms dotted with succulents. We adore the attention to detail here: vintage cigar boxes on tables, elaborate henna tattoos for Irfana and family members, and the floral hair wreath she wore for both ceremonies. Amy Arrington Photography did a magnificent job capturing all of this elegance!

Emily and Dan’s Columbus, Ohio, wedding is impossibly classic and sophisticated, with a dreamy palette of ivory, blush, and gold and dramatic pops of navy. The gorgeous St. Mary’s Catholic Church was host to the catholic ceremony, and the ethereal colors continued at the reception, held in the breathtakingly gorgeous The Westin Columbus. Marble floors and gold details created a fairytale space for Emily and Dan; Emily looked like a princess in a CB Couture lace gown, accented by a stunning vintage veil from Vera’s House of Bridals! Bridesmaids wore long navy dresses by  Joielle, but their flowers, like the others, were held to the neutral palette. Flowers on Springtree Lane translated Emily’s vision so that the blooms accented rather than competed with the surroundings. Textured roses on linens by Urquid Linen and the cake by The End Dessert Company were in keeping with the intricate detailing of the décor. We are simply in love with these swoon-worthy images from Two Maries!

We are really loving the peach and black color palette of Carrie and Brandon’s Orange Park, Florida, wedding! Held outdoors at The Club Continental, the pastel and bold combination is unexpected and sophisticated. Soft flowers and black lace linens dot the event, created and styled by Aime Peterson Flowers & Event Design. The bridesmaids dresses from Belk are also lacy and black, while peach and cream bouquets soften the look. Carrie’s Wtoo gown from Victorian Rose Bridals features a jaw-dropping open back, and we love the punch of color from her blue satin shoes by Nina. Shipra Panosian Photography didn’t miss a single detail when capturing this chic affair—see all of the gorgeous images in the gallery!

Could Chelsea and David’s pink and white wedding be any prettier? Take a minute to gush over these images from Jade + Matthew Take Pictures and we think you’ll agree the answer is no! Chelsea and David tied the knot at The Olde Pink House in Savannah, Georgia, an elegant restaurant inside an 18th century mansion. Chelsea looked stunning in her lace Jenny Packham gown, which she accessorized with Badgley Mischka peep-toe pumps. But we think the soft pink invitation suite by La Paperie really set the tone for the day—elegant and understated, the stationery matched the decor, including the white centerpieces in mercury glass, which the bride and her family put together themselves! Swoon over the entire gorgeous day in the gallery!

Marie and Tim’s wedding at The Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, combines the beauty of the beach with the understated elegance only a venue like the The Ritz-Carlton can provide! Dressed in a sweetheart gown with crystal brooch detail, Marie married Tim with views of the ocean as their ceremony backdrop — that, and a gorgeous floral arbor popping with pink and white blooms! We adore the cowl-neck mauve dresses that bridesmaids donned, as well as the round rose and ranunculus bouquets they carried. Photographer Brooke Images has dazzled us with the gorgeous images she captured of the reception, including a classic white cake trimmed in pink lace! See all of the beach-chic details in the gallery!

When she pictured her wedding with Eric, Jodi envisioned rustic elegance—a blend of wood, lace and a touch of sparkle that would make a lasting impression on their guests. With Southern California’s elegant Walnut Grove ranch as their backdrop, the couple took on a multitude of do-it-yourself endeavors, as well as spent hours scouring Etsy for the perfect invitations, programs and favors. “I poured my heart into every little detail, and it ended up just how I had imagined it.,” the bride says. We’re head-over-heels for every detail ourselves, from the wooden centerpiece boxes etched with the couple’s initials to the pastel blooms that florist Regina Robertson arranged in each box. And those cakes! This couple had not one but three incredible, delectable whipped creations from Cindy Harber. We can only imagine they were as delicious as they look!

Nicole and Jared’s Winter Park, Florida, wedding was exquisite in every way! From the traditional ceremony at Knowles Memorial Chapel—for which Nicole was breathtaking in a Marisa by Tamara Kristen gown—to the lovely reception at Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum. Greenery Productions created lush arrangements of white hydrangea blooms for the reception; Nicole carried a traditional cream rose bouquet dotted with lavender, and bridesmaids clutched bunches of lavender that complemented the gray tone of their dresses. Guests noshed on food from Arthur’s Creative Events & Catering plus a cake from Party Favors, but were still sent away with one more treat: sweet packages containing s’mores ingredients. We love the idea of recipe cards as a guest “book”—each person left a “recipe” for a happy marriage for the couple—and the sachets of lavender that were tossed as Nicole and Jared made their way to an old-school getaway car from Cole’s Classic Cars. These images from Stephanie A. Smith Photography captured it all beautifully!

Love was blowing through the Windy City on Carrie and Mike’s wedding day, and these breathtakingly sweet photos showcase the elegance of it all! The couple wanted guests to have a real taste of the city, and the downtown Chicago Cultural Center was just the right venue for their ceremony and reception. Jesse Deckard of Event Creative made sure Carrie had a classic all-white bouquet to accent her White by Vera Wang gown – Carrie is a drop-dead gorgeous bride and we have to admit to being just a wee bit smitten with her! We love details like the moss reception table numbers wedding planner Lauren Carter of Lola Event Productions found, and the foam fingers that guests used to welcome Carrie and Mike to their reception. Such a fun day captured by Bobbi+Mike!

The clouds parted just in time for the sun to shine down on Amber and Bill’s intimate Texas celebration, held outdoors at the renowned Brennan’s of Houston. Bill’s mom chose the couple’s wedding day after consulting the Chinese calendar to determine the luckiest day for the union, and close friends and family gathered on a Wednesday for the Buddhist ceremony. Everything from Amber’s structured Nicole Miller gown to the delicate rose-and-hydrangea floral arrangements from John Friedman Flowers was kept simple, just the way Amber and Bill envisioned, and captured in romantic images from Taylor Lord Photography.

Elegant. Rustic. Chic. That is how Casey and Austin described their vibrant wedding at the gorgeous Vista West Ranch in beautiful Dripping Strings, TX. The bright blooms by Petal Pushers can’t help but make you smile—and we adore that the bride chose to wrap her arrangements in burlap and birch to give each an added rustic touch. Casey looked beautiful in her all-lace Enzoani gown, and her eight bridesmaids really popped in their cheery yellow dresses. Even the couple’s dog joined in on the color scheme by donning a yellow tie!  Sit back and enjoy these beautiful images from Forever Photography!

Ever since she was a little girl, Natasha dreamt of getting married in an Italian villa. As soon as she and Andrew saw Pasadena’s Villa del Sol d’Oro, they knew it was the place that would make her dreams come true! From the expansive gardens to the stunning architecture, it was the perfect venue to incorporate their love of vintage elegance and allow their guests to feel like they were transported to another time and place. Through talented vendors and the hard work of friends and family, Natasha and Andrew had the wedding of their dreams! Enjoy these enchanting photos by the wonderful Closer to Love Photography!

United Kingdom residents Erin and Aaron chose the gorgeous La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California for their candlelit, 80-guest destination wedding celebration. They loved the glamorous, old-world, old-Hollywood feel of the hotel and were inspired to create an intimate gathering filled with blush and ivory flowers, silver mercury candles and vases, and gorgeous lace accents. How stunning is Erin’s off-the-shoulder gown? Truly elegant and timeless, you are sure to enjoy these photos by Jackie Wonders Photography!