I don’t know what it is about southern weddings…but they are always so charming. It must be the combination of meaningful traditions and a classic aesthetic that never goes out of style. Photographer Ali Harper, who’s joining the Grey Collective, captured all Natalie and Conar’s beautiful wedding images on film (have we mentioned we love film? We have. Oh, okay. So you know, then?). This is our absolute favorite type of wedding: timeless and elegant. Want to see more of this wedding? You can head here to Ali’s blog!
And, my sweet Tennessee brides, were you wondering how this wedding got so pretty? You ought to call of the lovely Mary Alice of A Delightful Day. Her event design savvy helped put all of this together!
I love what photographer Ali shared about her bride and groom: Natalie and Conar were married in the town Natalie grew up in — Gallatin, Tennesse — and it had the best small town charm, just like you’d expect. They had quite honestly one of the most gorgeous fall days you could ask for, and filled the tiny downtown chapel at dusk with their dearest friends and family. One of my favorite moments of the day was getting to witness Conar open up the gift his bride gave him moments before their first look… a set of embroidered handkerchiefs. That sweet token, along with a handwritten note made all of us stop and simply take it all all in. After all the “big” things have been planned on a wedding day, I always find that it’s usually about the love in the little things that become so very meaningful…
Lovely resources and vendors for this wedding: Venue: Fairvue Plantation // Photographer: Ali Harper Photography // Event Planner: Mary Alice Sublett, A Delightful Day Event Planning // Florist: Gallatin Flower Shoppe // Ceremony Music: Innocenti String Quartet // Reception Music: Pat Patrick Band // Linens: La Tavola Linens // Rentals: Liberty Party Rentals and The Premiere Event // Wedding Cakes: Parry Bartlett and Allison Clifton // Calligraphy: Samantha Martin Curlicue Designs // Invitations: Rohner Letterpress // MonogramDesign: Number Four Eleven // Bride’s Dress: Vera Wang // Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo // Groom’s Tuxedo: Gucci // Groom’s Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo // Cuff Links: Robin Rotenier // Makeup: Bridget Pilkinton for MAC // Earrings: antique, gift from the groom // Hairpiece: custom by Jennifer Behr // Wedding Clutch: Judith Leiber // Rehearsal Dinner clutch: Judith Leiber // Rehearsal Dinner Dress: Monique Lhuillier / custom skirt by Kerried Away Couture // Rehearsal Dinner Shoes: Valentino
Merry Monday! Today we are feature one of our favorite types of weddings–one where the couple comes up with creative ways to express their personalities. Devon and Ryan thought up wonderfully brilliant ideas to incorporate their hometown roots, favorite foods, and even Ryan’s job! If you’ve ever wondered how a twitter employee might make a nod to his company, check out their place cards, which feature Twitter handles instead of names. They even included the hash tag #LOVE on their dessert table!
Lots more lovely images, ideas, vendors, and a great description from Devon below! Special thanks to onelove photography for sharing their beautiful work with us!
We wanted our wedding to showcase our personalities – we’re total tech dorks. Ryan works at Twitter and most of our friends are in the tech space as well. Our programs and menus had everything listed by Twitter handles and our name cards were also by twitter usernames. Our favors table had #love in large wooden letters. The overall look and feel was supposed to be relaxed and very New England. Nothing too fancy–simple hydrangeas and snowbells (in lieu of lily of the valleys) were our main flowers and linens were kept very natural as well as the rustic chairs. We wanted people to be comfortable but to see a rustic elegance. In order to make our guests feel welcome we did welcome boxes with Ryan’s family recipe of homemade chex mix and salt water taffy from Maine.
Ryan and I are both transplants to Northern California and we wanted our wedding to reflect where we came from, him from Michigan and myself from Maine. We flew in Lobster Bisque from our favorite restaurant in my hometown. We ended the meal with white chocolate covered cherries from Michigan. The highlight of the menu was our favors–whoopie pies–a Maine staple that were handcrafted by one of our favorite food carts in San Francisco that encompassed our two homestates. Steven, the vendor and our dear friend tells the story of the Matching Half Gobs on his blog here!
Also at the ceremony we had our french bulldog, Stella, as the best dog, who despite being very well behaved generally attempted to pull my dress off mid-vows. Our ceremony was also officiated by one of our best friends. We wrote our own vows that not only reflected our love but also our dorky sense of humor and love of tech.
Check out the place cards, which denote attendees twitter names instead of first names!
Resources and vendors — Photography: OneLove Photography // Floral Design: Pat Gibbons Floral // Designer: Weddings by Jonette // Venue: Silverado Resort // Stationery: Love vs. Design // Dress: Novella Bridal // Sweets: Kara’s Cupcakes // DJ: Ingar Brown // Makeup: Sherrie Long // Shoes: Pour La Victoire // Menswear: J. Crew
Beyond my job here as huntress of wedding loveliness, I also have the fortunate opportunity to contribute my styling prowess to a variety of photographic shoots! I haven’t had the chance to share with you some of my recent portfolio work, so I thought I’d show you a collection of images from several shoots I’ve worked on over the past month or so. Wardrobe styling is one of my favorite jobs, and thanks to an incredible team that I get to work with, the images are always absolutely fabulous.
Photography is by the ever flawless Trever Hoehne. Production is by Jessie Simonson with makeup by Amy Clarke and hair by Dianna Lopez.Wardrobe styling by Summer Watkins (aka Grey!).
Sending you off on your weekend with a little fashion inspiration. Hope you enjoy!
The idea of a yacht wedding is so glam–both intimate and adventurous, not to mention replete with rotating views of the coast. Today, we are showcasing a gorgeous nautical inspiration shoot that screams summer wedding romance! Featuring photography by Gina Meola, you must love love love this fashionable seaside shoot with me! I mean…that ring? I’m getting on board with the colored rings, my darlings. I can’t get enough!
Amazing Resources include — Photography: Gina Meola // Fashion Stylist: Alex of AVE Styles // Matthew Christopher Wedding Gown: Mariee Bridal // Shoes and Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue // Catering: Creative Hands Cuisine // Florals and Decor: Encore Creative // Sweet Treats: Tammie Coe Cakes // Venue Rental: Bella Palazzo // Models: Ashley and Brad Richardson // Hair and Makeup: Arthur Frederico // Stationery: The Paper Place // LOOOVE these Christian Louboutins!!
Over the past year, we’ve collected and featured some of the loveliest and most creative weddings around. Grey’s Greatest, our newest column, will highlight our standouts that you must see if you already haven’t, or revisit if you already have. If you are planning a happy yellow wedding, then get your pinning fingers ready.
First up is this preppy nautical wedding shot by Kristin Spencer. Head over to the post immediately in order to check out the “Yay” flags which were handed out to guests. Brills.
Next up is this feminine southern style Virginia wedding with a playful mix of feminine touches and rustic roots all shot by Katelyn James.
One of our ALL TIME favorite weddings, this couple had an outdoor picnic reception complete with a giant cake-shaped pinata. You must check out the glowing bride who is captured swinging a bat in an absolutely elegant fashion. Shot by Sophie of Mike Larson Inc.
This sweet couple hosted a carefree wedding that just oozed handmade love. Shot by Our Labor of Love Photography.
Geek is soooooo chic. We could not get enough of this darling couple and their yellow wedding shot by Kurt Boomer Photo.
This summery yellow wedding featured classic elegant touches, with one of our favorite little details: “I Do” flags on their straws. Sometimes, it’s the little things. Shot by Avery House Photography.
One of our all-time most clicked on posts is this yellow wedding with giant balloon centerpieces. Oh the romance of it all–those white clouds just floating around the reception as if they were dressed up guests. Shot by Ellie Grover.
One of the chicest veils on the happiest looking bride! (That veil is by Delphine Manivet just in case you were wondering. You were, weren’t you?) We adore this incredibly fun wedding shot by AmyPunky Photography.
This wedding is so California chic–and rightly so–the bride is Morgan, an alumni of MTV’s Laguna Beach. Shot by Jill Thomas.
This modern yellow wedding took place in Palm Springs and featured a bride in a short little dress. We love a gal with a little spunk! Shot by Amanda Rae.
Be sure to click on the links to check out all the yellow goodies! And let us know if there are other topics for Grey’s Greatest that you’d like us to cover!