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Real Weddings:

Katie and Chris’s Positano Elopement

photography by Lace & Luce

Katie and Chris celebrated their nuptials with the most romantic, gorgeous, floral-filled elopement Positano and ever seen. Seriously, you guys- it’s SO gorgeous. Planned by The Wedding Boutique Italy, the day centered around the brides vision of “a beautifully intimate wedding, floral and pretty with delicate pastel shades.” Vendors implemented the vision (and more) with florals by The Wedding Boutique Bloom and stunning film images by Lace & Luce. We couldn’t help ourselves—here’s tons of stunning shots from the breathtaking day!

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Photography: Lace & Luce // Planning: The Wedding Boutique Italy // Florals: The Wedding Boutique Bloom // Hair/Make-up: Alessandro Mancino // Wedding Dress: Monique Llhullier // Bride’s Shoes: Alexandre Birman // Videography:  Luigi De Gregorio // Ring Boxes: The Mrs. Box

 

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Real Weddings:

Shelica and Steven’s wedding in Bali

featuring Love and Covenant Photography

Shelica and Steven celebrated their wedding with twenty-five of their nearest and dearest in—Bali!! On the morning of their big day, the couple performed and traditional Indonesian wedding ceremony to honor the bride’s heritage and followed it with a glam western ceremony and reception at Renaissance Uluwatu Bali. The event was planned by  Love Bali Weddings with florals by Style Wedding Decoration and photography by Love and Covenant Photography.

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What made the wedding special and unique?

What made the wedding special was its location. I am an Indonesian descent but was raised in the States. I have been dreaming about going back to my native country and having my wedding in Bali. It was extremely special to have 25 people fly out from the US to the other side of the globe just to celebrate us ! And I was also able to include my family members who still live in Indonesia as part of this happy celebration.

Tell us about the gown.

My gown is a Justin Alexander and I am completely in love with it! The unique design and intricate appliqués with all over lace is something that I have always dreamed about.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

We had a traditional Indonesian Ceremony the morning of. This was dedicated especially for my family and it made the day truly special. I wore a custom gown and wore my traditional Indonesian attire.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

The entire day was absolutely remarkable. Due to the amazing wedding team, everything went off without a hitch and I was able to remember and enjoy every moment of our special day. If I had to pinpoint one part, it would be the reveal of our ceremony and reception area. I was absolutely blown away at how perfect everything turned out! With this wedding being on the other side of the world, I had planned it all through WhatsApp. It was essentially a “blind wedding”. I had never visited the venue, never had any food tastings, or anything. I just had specific details of things I wanted and hoped that my wedding planner in Bali (whom I had never met in person) was going to pull it off, and they truly did! It was everything that I expected it to be. A dream coming to reality! Tremendous thank you to Love Bali Weddings.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

Both my husband (Steven) and I went to Florida State University. I came across his profile on this dating app: Plenty of Fish. He then asked me on a coffee date and we met at Starbucks, we spent everyday together ever since. Steven proposed to me at a beach during a beautiful San Diego sunset. He had a banner that said “Shelica, Will you marry me?” And a hundred red roses shaped like a heart on the sand. We happily got married on our 4th year (dating) anniversary, July 10th.

Bali Wedding | Steven & Shelica from DREAMPEEKS on Vimeo.

Photographer: Love and Covenant Photography // Planner: Love Bali Weddings // Florist: My Style Wedding Decoration // Venue: Renaissance Uluwatu Bali  // Gown Designer: Justin Alexander  // Hair: Rosa Hairdo // Make-up: Zevinna Makeup // Veil & Bridesmaid Dresses: JJ’s House  // Jewelry: Olive + Piper // Tux: SaksFifth & Tommy Hilfiger // Videographer: Dreampeeks // Sound + Lighting: Agspro // Dancers: FoF Dancer // Wedding Submission Services: Published + Pretty

 

Real Weddings:

Haley and Will’s wedding at Los Poblanos

featuring Maura Jane Photography

Haley and Will’s family and friends joined them for the entire weekend at Los Poblanos Ranch and Lavender Farm. The relaxing, low key weekend began in the beautiful lavender farm setting and culminated with a beautiful, garden-adjacent outdoor ceremony and fountain-side reception. A palette of french blue and lemon translates beautifully to the details including stunning florals by Floriography and a custom crest by Morgan McCall Design. Check out all the light, bright and joyful vibes  captured here in these lovely images by Maura Jane Photography.

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What made the wedding special and unique?

Our guests had the opportunity to stay the entire weekend at our venue, Los Poblanos Ranch and Lavender Farm. A relaxing, low key weekend began in the beautiful lavender farm setting and culminated with a beautiful, garden adjacent outdoor ceremony and fountain-side reception.

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

My grandmother, mom, sister, and sister-in-law helped me find my dress at Mockingbird Bridal. The dress designer is Allure Bridal with alterations by Clara Atkinson at Kona Clothing. Kona created the illusion, off the shoulder look I had dreamed up.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal? 

We used our family’s Blue Willow china for every place setting at the long table as well as our family’s collection of Chinoiserie ginger jars as center pieces at all the round tables. However, one of my favorite touches was the lemon tree and the unique way our florist created place cards out of lemons and lemon leaves. Such a fun piece added to all the traditional elements we had.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

The sunset photo shoot in the lavender fields.

Tell us how you met and became engaged. 

We met through close family friends and served together in our church and Young Life prior to Will finally getting the guts to ask me out. We dated for nearly 10 months, before Will walked me down to his favorite oak tree grove on his family ranch, dropped to a knee and asked me to marry him.

Photography: Maura Jane Photography // Florist: Floriography // Invitations: Southwest Printers // Venue: Los Poblanos // Calligraphy: Ashley Rose Handlettering // Crest designer: Morgan McCall Design // Dress designer: Allure Bridal // Dress store: Mockingbird Bridal Boutique // Hair and Makeup: Genica Lee // Jewelry: JCrew // Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Cake/Desserts: Los Poblanos // Videographer & DJ: Cutmaster // Bridesmaid Dresses: Lela Rose // Rentals: Rust Vintage

 

Real Weddings:

Maddie and David’s wedding at Steeple House

featuring Wendy Laurel

Pantone recently announced the color of 2020—Classic Blue. We’re celebrating the news with Maddie and David’s lush—and filled to the brim with blue—nuptials at Steeple House in Maui. Dream team planners Maui’s Angels and photographer Wendy Laurel unite to create and capture the joy of the day. Florals are by Bella Bloom with stationery and signage by Miss B Calligraphy. The couple, who met when they attended high school in Hong Kong, described their vibrant day as more of a big family reunion and you can definitely tell it was a fun one from these gorgeous images.

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What made the wedding special and unique?

The location was exactly what I had dreamed. Ever since I was a young child we would travel to Maui whenever we could. We would stay in Kapalua area and would always pass by the little steeple house. As the years went on and my family purchased a home in Lahaina, driving to Kapalua and parking right in front of steeple house so my parents and I could run along the path became a morning routine. I had always envisioned getting married there but to my knowledge it was never used for wedding ceremonies. I had even taken a picture there years prior sitting on the steps of the little chapel. It was  only a couple months after my husband and I had gotten engaged was Steeple House available for us to spend our special day. Another thing that made this day so special were the people. My husband and I met in Hong Kong in high school. We have been dating a long time allowing us to get to know each other’s families extremely well. We had guests from all over the world show up to celebrate with us because of our upbringing. So instead of our marriage celebration feeling like two groups of families/friends coming together for the first time, it felt like one big family reunion.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

Some of my most favorite personal touches were the specific details and decor of the wedding. In order to successfully plan a wedding from afar we put a lot of trust into our amazing wedding planners for executing our vision. We had beautiful floral arrangements which including king protea flowers. The name cards for each setting were crafted from seashells, and our wedding favors including local Maui coffee, jams, and salts made by our Maui neighbors who owned a farm.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

Immediately after the ceremony I took off my heels and was barefoot for the rest of the night. Having this luxury because of where we were located made it more comfortable than I could ever imagine. One of the most memorable part of the night was how eager everyone of our guests were to get on the dance floor. It was truly a party and my aunt, who is a performer, came walking onto the dance floor on high stilts.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

My husband and I met in high school in Hong Kong. I personally have grown up overseas my whole life. My parents are international educators. David is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Hong Kong for his father’s job. We dated throughout high school, decided to try long distance in college and eventually I moved to Baltimore where David was finishing school. We got engaged the following year. David planned an intricate scavenger hunt which led me all around. Eventually I ended up in a botanical garden where he was waiting for me by a koi pond (our high-school in Hong Kong had a picnic table by a Koi pond we often sat at to eat lunch together).

Planning: Maui’s Angels // Photo: Wendy Laurel // Flowers: Bella Bloom // Stationery & Signage: Miss B Calligraphy // Venue: Steeple House // Dress: Willow by Watters // Hair & Makeup: I am U’I // Cake: Maui Ohana // Catering: Maui Ohana // Video: Hi Light // Cocktails & Bar Setup: Maui Ohana // Live Music: Marvin Tevaga // Linens: La Tavola // Rentals: Rio Event Design / Inspiration Event Hawaii  / Accel Event Rentals Maui // DJ: Maui DJ Services // Officiant: Friend of the family Greg // Place Settings: Set Collections

 

Real Weddings:

Jessica and Luke’s Wedding in Santa Fe

San Fransisco couple, Jessica and Luke, celebrated their destination in Santa Fe at La Mesita Ranch Estate. While the venue has the traditional adobe style structures and southwest decor, the couple—with the help of planners Banks and Leaf  brought their own style to the property. Black and white elegance with pops of bright coral and raspberry gave a unique twist to the vibe at the ranch. Florals were by Renegade Floral with paper design by Funky Olive Design and gorgeous images captured byTara Bielecki Photography .

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What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

We loved watching that surprise moment when she told her parents as she walked up. The bride works for a premiere wine and spirits distributor so the wedding from start to finish was stocked with some of the best wine selections and cocktails we’ve ever seen. Guests were also treated to a premium whisky and tequila tasting later in the evening and Frito pie, a popular dish served in Santa Fe. Each guest table was named after something significant to the bride and groom with a story for guests to read at each table explaining the significance.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

The wedding had some nods to Santa Fe with a surprise Mariachi band that started playing at the ceremony when the bride and groom kissed. They then proceeded to parade the guests, shaking maracas, to cocktail hour straight to the tequila donkey, Rosita, waiting for them. That and their choreographed first dance that was full of fun moments and flair – perfect mix of sophistication and humor.

 

Planning & Design: Banks and Leaf // Photography: Tara Bielecki Photography // Florist: Renegade Floral // Paper: Funky Olive Design // Venue: La Mesita Ranch Estate // Tent: Sperry Tents Colorado // Lighting & Drape: Little Made Events // Catering: Walter Burke Catering // Band: Mannequin The Band // Rentals: C Party Rentals & A Beautiful Theme