Classic Southern Wedding In Savannah

Brecklyn and Cameron’s wedding in Austin, Texas, is the epitome of elegance. With a classic color palette of white, black and gold, the couple and planner Caplan Miller Events orchestrated a beautiful ballroom fete inside the Four Seasons hotel, preceded by a simple and traditional ceremony at Central Christian Church. Breckyln’s lace gown is stunning, with a crystal and silk detail that cinches her waist. We love the white bouquets bridesmaids carried, as well as the towering candelabra arrangements inside the reception! We’re so glad Jennifer Lindberg Weddings shared this stunning wedding with us!

How lovely is this New York City wedding? So lovely that it’s a 2012 favorite! The Carlyle is the perfect iconic, sophisticated spot for Jamie and Kevin’s soiree. But that’s where the big-city modern touches end! Instead, soft floral arrangements and bouquets by Amy Merrick Flowers & Styling complement the altar swag of lush greenery and white blooms. Jamie chose a classic Katie Ermilio gown with lace sleeves and a cathedral-length veil to walk down the aisle, surrounded by fewer than 15 family members and friends. We’re dying over the bright floral china used at the reception and the cascading sugar flowers on the cake. It felt like our lucky day when we opened these pretty photos from Kate Murphy Photography!

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.

Dana and James, with the help of Joyce Feuer of Joyce’s Event and Party Planning, threw a soft, pretty wedding that was equal parts city sophistication—after all, the event was held at The Standard Club in Chicago—and romantic chic. Incredibly lush flowers in varied tones of pink by StemLine Creative up the gorgeous factor, and Dana’s Christos gown sends it over the top—check out that sheer overlay and her sparkly heels! The fabulous Artisan Events captured these images, which look like pure art to us—kind of like the cream cake topped with blush flowers from Amy Beck Cake Design. This entire affair glitters like gold!

Kelly and Jim’s wedding was a day that their guests will no doubt never forget! Although their Laguna Beach wedding at Montage was breathtakingly gorgeous with the most perfect details imaginable, what truly makes this wedding beautiful is how much thought they put into creating a day that was special for their family and friends. The event was filled with family traditions and special touches like an “I love you” chant at the ceremony and men’s and women’s poppers at each place setting! It’s sentiments like these that make a wedding special and truly memorable! But we’d be remiss if we didn’t also discuss the gorgeous floral arrangements by Tic Tock Couture Florals. We can’t get enough of those draping orchids flowing from both the the ceremony and reception arrangements and all of the stunning photos from Leigh Miller Photography!

Michelle and Derek’s Cincinnati wedding is utterly chic and classic. The Taft Museum of Art was the backdrop for all of the beautiful details—from the white and ivory bouquets by Robin Wood Flowers to Michelle’s timeless Modern Trousseau gown and an ivory cake with grass green detailing from The BonBonerie. We are absolutely smitten with these stunning images from the always-fabulous Arielle Doneson 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!

To match the The Biltmore Ballrooms’ yellow and blue hues, Kelsey and Tyler chose clean white accents and candlelight to create a warm, soft feeling. To complement rather than compete with the vintage building’s abundant natural light, the couple asked Fuji Floral Design to craft white flowers arrangements in an array of hydrangeas, peonies, roses and the bride’s favorite flower, calla lilies. The end result was soft, beautiful and romantic. Second to creating a beautiful and elegant atmosphere, the couple wanted to make sure all their guests had fun. Guests packed the dance floor and danced the night away to tunes like “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey. “At the end of our first dance, Tyler spun me around and dipped me right on the last note,” Kelsey said. “It was perfect.”

Cassi and Matt were married at Log Cabin Church in Atlanta and had their reception in the southern style Primrose Cottage. Since the couple’s last name is King, Cassi incorporated crowns throughout the wedding, including an antique crown cake topper which is one of the most beautiful details of the day!  The slate blue and pink color palette is the perfect complement to Primrose Cottage and can you believe that the gorgeous bouquet is DIY?  Cassi used flowers from Fifty Flowers to create the bouquets and boutonnieres.  I’m completely in love with the romantic and elegant images from Spindle Photography!

Erin and Jared were married at the Parador in Houston, Texas. Rather than having a specific theme or colors for their wedding, they used various wine details (corks for escort cards and wine bottles as table decor) as well as candlelight all over to create a romantic and intimate wedding. I’m in love with the gardens, such a pretty backdrop for the wonderful photos by Kristin & Gisele of Hazel West Photography. An elegant and simple event that is full of romance!

Peony lovers, be prepared. Katrina and Ryan’s wedding was a fabulous, hot-pink-peony-filled mix of modern and vintage. Held in uptown Charlotte at The Mint Museum, the couple incorporated their silhouettes as well as frames throughout the event. It was such a great way to compliment the venue without being too literal and it turned out beautifully! The Schultzes did an incredible job capturing this stunning bridal party, the lush florals by The Bloom Room, and the rest of the details of this elegant event!

There is just so. much. pretty. in Courtney and Nate’s whimsical and sweet Los Angeles wedding from Erin Hearts Court! I have always been a huge lover of a romantic pink, red, and white color palette and love the charming accents that Courtney and Nate used to bring it to life – baker’s twine, garden-style arrangements in beautiful milk glass vases created by The Little Branch, doilies, and paper hearts everywhere! Every little bit of this wedding is perfect, right down to Courtney’s pretty red polished toes!

When you find out that Christine and Michael’s guest list consisted of family from 19 different states, you’ll wonder like us how they accommodated every single one of them. They happened upon Morristown, New Jersey because of its proximity to major airports and train stations: a huge plus. What they really lucked out on was The Madison Hotel-Conservatory. Cassi Claire Photography captured the breathtaking venue and its high glass walls, stark white interior with a slight industrial vibe, and the abundance of flowers already perched inside. The couple wanted to keep their colors simple, so they opted for a classic color palette so as not to detract from the conservatory itself. Apple Blossom Flower Shop created pieces with white flowers front and center and heaps of greenery strewn throughout, from the bouquets to the centerpieces. Check out local conservatories for their wedding availability; they are usually decked out in impressive flora and fauna already and are such a unique option for wedding venues.

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.

When a hurricane mucks up your wedding day plans, what is left to do but to mix it up and go on your honeymoon first! Two weeks after Mother Nature cancelled their ceremony, Mark and Morgan were married on a picture-perfect St. Augustine, Florida day! The Big Event had a huge task rescheduling a complete wedding, but it couldn’t have gone more smoothly, and Morgan says “It was the best day ever!” The couple selected the clean and simple The River House for their reception. Its unfussy atmosphere allowed the focus to be on the marriage and celebration! Aime Peterson Flowers & Event Design accented the ballroom with soft florals in white and cream and pretty gray linens for a pop of color. Mark and Morgan wanted their guests to eat, drink, dance, and have a great time, and we love the joyous atmosphere in the beautiful photos from PSJ Photography!

Chicago’s University Club is one of the most spectacular settings in the city, and Adriana and Stephen’s wedding made its beauty shine even brighter. LK Events and Exquisite Designs worked with the couple to create a romantic and cozy ambiance in the stately ballroom. The majestic florals by Exquisite Designs featured roses, hydrangea, and peonies in a mix of low and high arrangements and a sea of candles – each tabletop its own work of art. Dramatic lighting by Frost accented the University Club’s incredible stained glass windows, and Adriana says “When we walked into the reception (to the song Pony by Ginuwine) you could smell the flowers and the sun was still streaming into the room showing off the stained glass.” From their sweet first look to the afterparty on the roof deck underneath the city lights, each unforgettable moment was captured beautifully by Amanda Megan Miller!

I may be a bit biased, but Chicago’s skyline is absolute perfection. And it’s on full display in Sarah and Greg’s gorgeous May wedding at the Millennium Knickerbocker, planned by Lola Event Productions. Almost all of the couple’s guests traveled to Chicago for the wedding, so they wanted to plan an elegant urban wedding showing off the best the city had to offer! The Michigan Avenue hotel’s ornate Crystal Ballroom was home to both the elegant ceremony and the reception, which featured an array of classic floral arrangements by Exquisite Designs atop glitzy gold linens. Pretty pink napkins folded into bows dressed the hotel’s traditional art deco inspired china. We adore the traditional vibe of the long, stunning head table for the wedding party, which was awash in a sea of candles in front of dramatic ivory draping. Ending the evening? A delectable buffet of traditional Chicago treats, including deep dish pizza, mini hot dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches. This quintessential Chicago wedding is one of our favorites, and we love each beautiful image from Emilia Jane Photography!

Above all else, there are three words to describe Alyssa and Scott’s wedding: classic New York. Their Saturday night, black-tie wedding at The Waldorf Astoria is quintessentially Manhattan, and their vision of an elegant and sophisticated black and white wedding came to life thanks to a dream team of vendors. Belle Fleur created an incredible rose, hydrangea, and orchid chuppah for the couple’s interfaith ceremony and a mix of dramatic arrangements for the ballroom reception. The Steve Delisi Band played a mix of top 40 hits, Nat King Cole, and wedding classics (hello Journey!). And the spectacular Lindsay Madden Photography captured every moment from a first look on Park Avenue (car free thanks to Alyssa’s befriending of police officers on hand post-UN summit) to the last dance and everything in between. We are smitten with Alyssa’s bridal style: her Badgley Mischka gown from Kleinfeld Bridal and Jimmy Choo Fearne sandals are befitting a princess. Each and every detail is perfection!

Chris and Maria’s wedding is a true San Francisco affair. The couple worked with Julie Briggs Dunn of JBD Events to curate the details of the day. They selected Maria’s family church, St. Ignatius Church at the University of San Francisco, for their ceremony, and the stunning Flood Mansion for their reception gathering, a venue that held special meaning as Maria had attended school in the building and knew every nook and cranny of the venerable space. Maria is polished and elegant in a custom Jin Wang gown and jacket, which she helped to design, and several beautiful pieces of jewelry, including earrings gifted by her mother, a bracelet belonging to her maid of honor’s grandmother, and her grandmother’s brooch and handkerchief pinned to her bouquet. Chris and his groomsmen are dapper in white dinner jackets, and Maria’s bridal party selected chic frocks from …And Something Blue, complete with belts handmade by Maria’s mother. The Main Hall of the Mansion was decorated with light and airy tablescapes by Thierry Chantrel, in soft pink and shimmering silver accented by the bright, open space. Modern twists, including the silver fortune cookie favors as a nod to the City by the Bay’s famed Chinatown and a Swiss Dot wedding cake by The Cakemaker, made the day even more personal. Each of the images from Kelly Stonelake is stunning!