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Real Weddings:

Leah and Geoff’s Scottsdale Wedding

featuring Mason Neufeld Photography

Leah and Geoff ventured from their home in Canada to the desert of Arizona with their closest friends and family spending the days surrounding their wedding exploring with their loved ones. Their day which included a ceremony at Scottsdale Old Adobe Mission Church followed by a reception at Desert Botanical Gardens was truly family-focused and intimate. “As much as all the details were special to us,” says Leah “we really just wanted an intimate day that we could be present in and to not worry about anything. It ended up being a dream, were both felt so loved honored and joyful.” See all the beautiful details including the bride’s pink BHDLN gown, custom Fire & Ice Custom Jewelry engagement ring, florals by Chasing Bliss Designs  and gorgeous desert details in these stunning images by Mason Neufeld Photography.

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Details from the photograpaher: They were wed in the Old Adobe Mission Church in Scottsdale. “The church was a unique small heritage site in old Scottsdale and was built by hand in the early 1900s by the first settling Mexicans. It is the oldest catholic church built in the area. Very quaint and simplistic with concrete floors and exposed beams which appealed to our love for warehouse style.” – Leah (Bride).

During the reception they arranged the tables in a circle. The table markers were designed by the groom, and were named instead of numbered so that they could pick words that had meaning to them; love, cactus, waterfall, spirit, and Jedi (the name of their puppy). He used movie “The Wedding” poster theme as inspiration, cactus, and tie dye patterns. They introduced each table of guests to bring an intimate feeling and so that everyone knew a bit more about one another to feel more connected. Geoff’s mother created the dreamcatchers, and the centre doilies were made by his grandmothers.

The bride comes from a musical family, and each of her sisters performed songs that they wrote for their wedding during the ceremony and reception.

Photographer: Mason Neufeld Photography // Florist: Chasing Bliss Designs // Ceremony Venue: Scottsdale Old Adobe Mission Church // Reception Venue: Desert Botanical Gardens // Dress Boutique & designer: BHDLN // Makeup: Skin Apeel Spa, Fountain Hills AZ // Donuts: The Local Donut // Rings: Custom made by Fire & Ice Custom Jewelry Designed by Bride and Groom // Catering: Atlas Catering // Invitation design & print: Groom // Jewelry: Crocus and Ivy // Film Lab: Photovision Prints // Officiant: Catholic priest Fr. Greg Schlarb

 

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Real Weddings:

Emilie and Steve’s wedding at Parque at Ridley Creek

featuring Emily Wren Photography

Is there anything more delightful than realizing Dahlia season is upon us!? Emilie and Steve’s fall nuptials at Philadelphia’s Parque at Ridley Creek, highlight the much-loved bloom and all of it’s late-summer glory. The couple stated their vows in The-Secret-Garden-esque courtyard on the estate grounds followed by a celebration at the historic mansion. Dahlia-centric florals in a palette of dusty pinks, light peach, deep merlot and barely-there-blush are by Love n Fresh Flowers with coordinating by Peachtree Catering. The couple enlisted Emily Wren Photography to capture their day and you can see it all in these lovely images.

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What made the wedding special and unique?

Our venue made our wedding so special! Parque at Ridley Creek State Park was our dream venue. The Hunting Hill Mansion is an old stone mansion that once belonged to a family as their foxhunting vacation home. The mansion is surrounded by beautiful gardens and scenery, which made our outdoor ceremony so magical! It is set in the middle of a beautiful state park outside of Philadelphia. Parque was the perfect venue for us not only because of its beauty, but because we are such outdoorsy people. We love hiking all over the world and just being in nature. Starting our future at Parque was just the beginning of a lifetime of adventures.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

My “dress” is actually a 3-piece from BHLDN. It is a skirt, corset, and lace topper. After looking at dresses at multiple bridal shops, I didn’t find any that I loved until I went to BHLDN. BHLDN had the romantic, less-formal style I was going for. I originally wasn’t looking for a 3-piece, but my mom showed me a photo of what it looked like online and I was in love! The 3-piece was great because you can buy each piece in your size, which is a great feature when you’re petite. I still needed alterations, but not many!

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

A special part of our wedding was that we read our own vows. Steve was 100% set on doing this from the start, but I was a little nervous for it especially because I despise public speaking. Writing our own vows definitely took some extra thought, but it made the ceremony so special. Our guests gave us great feedback and really enjoyed that our ceremony had such a personal touch. Another special touch was the gorgeous flowers we had from Love n’ Fresh Flowers. Jennie grows all of her flowers herself on her flower farm in Philadelphia. It is so cool that we were able to support a local farmer! The flowers and decor really brought our venue to another level.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

Our first look was such a memorable moment for us! It was a moment we got to spend alone before we tied the knot and before the craziness of the wedding would begin.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

Steve and I met in a bar over 5 years ago. I picked him up! It actually took approaching him twice for the sparks to fly. After that night we were inseparable. Steve and I were vacationing in Kauai, Hawaii when he proposed. We were in the middle of a day-long hike on the Kalalau Trail along the Napali Coast. It was one of the most jaw-dropping gorgeous hikes of our lives. We hiked to a private beach and then up to a waterfall that we got to swim under. Steve pulled me off the trail for a water break, then proceeded to get on one knee. He couldn’t have picked a better place to propose!

Photography: Emily Wren Photography // Coordinator: Bridget Kelly Peachtree Catering // Florist: Jennie Love Love n Fresh Flowers // Venue: Parque at Ridley Creek // Hair: Taylor McGivney // Makeup: Nicck Townsend // Dress: Catherine Deane / Watters // Caterer: Peachtree Catering // Band/DJ: Nick Diguilo White Label DJs // Transportation: Ace Limousine and Transport

 

Inspiration Shoots and Boards:

Romantic Inspiration at ‘The Ruins’

featuring Say Cute Photography

Inspiration for ‘The Ruins’ came when florist and designer Maite Mach first discovered the ancient Greco-Roman site, Ruines d’Empuries. Walking across the old stones facing the Mediterranean sea, they “fell absolutely in love and instantly started imagining a fresh summer wedding there, with personality and romanticism.”A mixture of wood, gold and textile textures gives us this Greco-Roman spirit in white, blue and soft green. White blooms upped the romance in a soft bouquet and a cascading ceremony structure flanked by graphic Pampas grasses. Say Cute Photography was on hand to capture all the magical views and romantic details at the stunning historical site.

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Photography: Say Cute Photography // Flowers and design: Maite Mach // Stationery: The Summer Love // Venue: Ruines d’Empuries // Catering: Molí de l’escala // Dress: Inmaculada García // Hair: Silvia Gamo // Makeup: Gemma Solés // Cake: Bimba’s Cakes // Rentals: Grup Pous

 

Inspiration Shoots and Boards:

Soft, Romance inspiration shoot

Photography by Anna + Mateo

Claire Duran Weddings and Events and her team created the soft, romance in today’s inspiration shoot at Great Marsh Estate with five specific planning themes in mind. The first was ‘Texture Play’ in the BHLDN gown and floral applique shoes. The second theme was ‘Choiceful Lighting’—specifically bright, glow-y daylight hours. The third theme was ‘Particular Florals’ in which florist Casa Delirio incorporated a variety of flowers with varied textures in the centerpieces, bringing understated elegance with loose, ethereal arrangements. ‘Carefully Chosen Color Palette’ was the fourth consideration with pastels and neutrals taking center stage. Anna + Mateo were on hand to capture the romantic details and you can see it all is these lovely images.

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Photography: Anna + Mateo // Planning/Styling: Claire Duran Weddings and Events // Florals: Casa Delirio // Paperie: Wild Hearts Calligraphy // Venue: Great Marsh Estate // Apparel: BHLDN // Hair: Shear Society Studio // Makeup: Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry // Ring: Susie Saltzman // Tux: The Black Tux // Cake: Fluffy Thoughts Bakery // Velvet Linens: Nuage Designs // Rentals: White Glove Rentals // Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes // Welcome Gift: The Welcoming District // Models: Maura Deegan and Tim Mcguinness // Workshop Hosts: Anna + Mateo  and Hannah Bjorndal Photography

 

Real Weddings:

Jenna and Michael’s Chesapeake Bay Wedding

Jenna and Michael sought after “a non-traditional wedding venue that reflected our love for the outdoors and the water.” They found the perfect place in Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum—with it’s elegant beauty overlooking the Miles River. Susan Wilson Designs introduced the day with a custom watercolor illustrated invitation suite.  A palette of neutrals and dusty blush florals by Seaberry Farms perfectly complimented the bright blue sky and patterned blue tablecloths in the white tent reception while the bride was a vision of restrained elegance in a Modern Trousseau gown. See all the details—and gorgeous scenery—in these images captured by Ashley Cox Photography.

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What made the wedding special and unique? 

The venue! My husband and I were looking for a non-traditional wedding venue that reflected our love for the outdoors and the water. Several of Mike’s and my first dates were out sailing; so finding a venue that honored the tradition of sailing seemed like a great fit. When we first visited the quaint waterfront town of St. Michaels, Maryland, we knew immediately that it was a perfect town for our intimate wedding. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum set the tone for our picturesque celebration with its natural yet elegant beauty overlooking the Miles River. Our outdoor ceremony, officiated by my brother, preceded a sunset cocktail hour in a barn filled with antique sailboats illuminated by string lights and lanterns. Following the cocktail hour, celebrations continued just a few steps away under a tent set up on Navy Point. Our friends and family danced the night away as boats sailed from the harbor. We will forever treasure our special day with family and friends and could not imagine a more fitting place to say our vows.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

Shopping for my wedding dress was a very special experience for me. Two sisters from my hometown opened the most charming and unique boutique bridal shop called Harbor Bridal. Hoping I would find my dress there, my mom and sister and I made an appointment. I tried on several dresses but kept going back to one of the first dresses I tried on. A low-back Modern Trousseau gown. It was simple and elegant.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal? 

Early on in the planning phase my husband and I discussed incorporating our immediate family in special ways. We decided to ask my brother to officiate the wedding, and I asked my sister to be my maid of honor. We asked both of our moms to read a “Hands” poem during the ceremony. We also embraced the “blessing of the rings” tradition. We tied our wedding bands together and they were passed to each and every guest throughout the ceremony. Before passing the rings to the next person, they were infused with best wishes. During the cocktail hour, we had a table set up with pictures of our parents and grandparents on their wedding days! It was a nice way to celebrate our history and the strong marriages in our families.

What was the most memorable part of the day? 

It’s impossible to pick just one moment. I would have to say the moment I heard the acoustic guitar start to play “Claire de Lune” and my mom and dad grabbed each arm and slowly walked me down the aisle. I remember so vividly locking eyes with my husband-to-be and feeling overcome with love and excitement. It was an incredible feeling to stand in front of our closest friends and family, with my sister by my side, as my brother officiated a heartfelt ceremony that would officially start our marriage.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

Michael and I met in March 2014 through a mutual friend who was in town visiting from Ohio. Mike proposed on March 24, 2017 in the most romantic, private, thoughtful way, with a ring that has been in his family for over 160 years. After he popped the question in our apartment and we took a few minutes to celebrate the moment just the two of us, we hopped in a cab and to my surprise my whole family, his family, and my closest two girlfriends were waiting at a restaurant downtown ready to celebrate! He organized a surprise brunch the next day so both of our families could spend some quality time getting to know one another. It was a truly amazing weekend! The one minor detail that is worth noting is that when he got down on one knee, I was so emotionally overcome that I got a bloody nose (for the first time in my life), Putting a special twist on the most romantic moment of my life.

 

Jenna & Michael from Cecile Storm on Vimeo.

Photography: Ashley Cox Photography // Florals: Seaberry Farms // Custom Wedding Suite and Paper Goods: Susan Wilson Designs // Venue: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum // Videographer: Cecile Storm Pictures // Wedding Gown: Modern Trousseau // Bridal Boutique: Harbor Bridal // Catering: Gourmet By The Bay // Ceremony: Swoon Union Ceremonies // Band: Men or Myth // Groom’s Suit: Diplomat Outfitters // Groom’s Shoes: Baudoin and Lange