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To say we are smitten is an understatement. Photographer Landon Jacob never ceases to woo us with her magical photography and today’s shoot styled by Jessica Rourke with Parkside Wedding Studio is nothing if not the definition of romance. By the way…do you love the Reem Acra dress below???? Did you know you can rent it from Rent the Runway? I die. For reals. Do it!

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Vendors: Styling: Photography: Landon Jacob // Jessica Rourke with Parkside Wedding Studio // Floral: Fern Studio // Dress: Reem Acra // Suit: Marc Anthony

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St. Louis, Missouri couple Jason and Michelle chose a destination wedding in Charleston, S.C., because the more Michelle planned, the more complex a wedding in her hometown became. She wanted her wedding day to be a day when she could be at her most beautiful while being down-to-earth and deeply in love, so she decided to move the wedding to a beach house in Charleston. She poured herself into the details of the wedding, compiling a selection of gold vintage brooches and having a local florist create her one-of-a-kind DIY bouquet, and adding little elegant touches like a tuxedo for the couple’s cocker spaniel, Finn, Plum Pretty Sugar robes for her bridesmaids (who then changed into varying shades of gold for the ceremony), and chalkboard-labeled jars for a lemonade “cocktail” hour on the beach after their sweet ceremony. She included a Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream station instead of a cake, and lots of personalized details all located in the brick-walled Southend Brewery in downtown Charleston.

Very special thanks to photographer Kelly Sauer for such gorgeous images!

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Photographer: Kelly Sauer // Wedding Venue: Private Home at Folly Beach, S.C. // Reception Venue: Southend Brewery // Event Designer/Coordinator and Florist: Beth LeonGuerrero, Wildflowers, Inc. // Bride’s Bouquet: Walter Knoll Florist //  Makeup: Bride // Hair: Abi Bollinger, friend of the bride // Caterer: Southend Brewery // Dessert: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream // Officiant: Friend from St. Louis // DJ/Band: Lee Edwards Entertainment // Wedding Dress: Tadashi Shoji for BHLDN // Hair Accessory: Twigs & Honey // Bride’s Earrings/Bracelets: Nadri // Bride’s Engagement Ring: passed down from her grandmother, who passed away in September, 2012 // Shoes: Nina // Bridesmaid’s Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar // Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Express, Arden B, & Dillards // Bridesmaids’ Jewelry: Kate Spade New York // Groom’s Suit – David’s Tuxedos // Groom’s Shoes – Converse // Groomsmen’s Suits – David’s Tuxedos // DIY Resources: Etsy/Local Antique Shops

Do you remember Carmen Miranda? She was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer, dancer, Broadway actress, and film star often best remembered for donning a fruit basket on her head during her musical numbers. Photographer Jennifer Sosa thought it would be fun to begin a series of inspiration shoots bring fictional characters to life, so today we bring to you Carmen Miranda’s wedding, which is perfectly executed with all the color, personality and tropical flare we’d expect. We feel so beyond lucky to share such a gorgeous shoot! The team that came together to create these images is incredibly talented–everything from hair, make up, florals, rentals, wardrobe, styling–it’s the work of imagination, which is where great style is born! Be sure to check out the magazine that Jen created as well–it tells the full story of Carmen Miranda!

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From Jen:

People often ask me why I love this woman. I reply by saying, “Have you seen her perform??” Carmen has a vibrant character that lights up the stage. She’s often noted for her eccentric style, and most notable for wearing a fruit basket on her head. hey, not many people can pull off dancing with a fruit basket on her head and still manage to look fabulous. I know I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The minimalist might look at her and cringe. I look at her and admire her character. She was so full of life! I dare you to watch her perform and not have a smile on your face. I’d love to spend an afternoon with that woman.

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Photography and Art Direction: Jennifer Sosa // Make Up: Amy Clarke // Hair: Dianna Bautista // Event Styling: Caroline Cervantes of Oh Lovestruck Event and Design Styling // Models: Johan Khalilian and Bernadette Plazola // Assistant Stylist: Tayen Styles // Location: The Saguaro in Palm Springs // Floral: Primal Flower // Rentals: Yeah Rentals, Found Rentals and Heirloom + Love Vintage Rentals Co. // Invites: Kendra Enriquez // Engagement Dress: Top Shop // Ceremony Dress: Free People // Reception Dress: Thrifted // Groom’s Suit: J. Crew

Pippin Hill Farm is one of our FAVORITE venues in all of the world, and when it’s shot by a photographer like Elisa B Photography, it gets even better. If that’s possible. You know we love pets, so we love that the couple included a furry attendant as well.

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How he proposed (from John):

We had talked about taking a trip to Napa Valley and I got the idea to take her on a little vacation to Napa and propose to her there.  I had the whole thing planned out:  there is a winery that overlooks the entire valley and I called ahead to reserve a secluded little picnic spot for us so that I could propose.  I even got the hotel to find me a cute little picnic basket and blanket that we could take a long. Of course, when we got there, nothing went according to plan.  The winery staff pointed us in the opposite direction of the picnic spot I had reserved.  Basically, the spot they pointed us to was this dusty little patch of scrub with a bunch of holes in the ground.  I was extremely disappointed but thought, “Well, I just have to make the best of it.”  So, of course, I started setting up a little picnic spot while all the while telling Jill how nice the spot was (even though it was not).  Jill was less than convinced and kept asking why there were holes everywhere. I could feel I was losing her here – I needed to propose quick!  I handed her some wine and she laid down next to me on the blanket.  The moment of truth had arrived.  I reached into the basket and picked up the ring box. Just as I was bringing the ring box out to show her, Jill got up and said, “I think these are snake holes.  I’m going to see if I can find a better spot.” And off she went – leaving me behind with a ring box that I was just starting to bring out for her (but she still, clearly, hadn’t seen). I was there for quite some time by myself.  I was mostly shaking my head and thinking this is just what I didn’t want to have happen.  But just as I was thinking this, Jill came back and said she had found out that we we’re in the wrong spot and that our reservation was further down the road.  We picked up all our things and headed over – and it was everything I originally hoped! I proposed to her right there and then and she said yes!  I brought out some champagne I was saving and we toasted and then had a good laugh over how I was about to propose in snake infested mountainside – but luckily, Jill saved the day by getting up and walking out!

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From the bride, Jill:

What were some touches added to make your wedding personal?  We wanted to include our dog, Buddy, in the wedding, so he served as the ring bearer. He was so excited to be outside for the ceremony and surrounded by people he knew. He didn’t stick around for the reception, but my Uncle made a great little sculpture of him for the bottom of the cake.

What was the most memorable part of the day?  I was worried that the day would be a blur, but I have so many great memories. Getting ready in the beautiful bridal loft, seeing John for the first time while walking down the aisle, the gorgeous view during the ceremony, being surrounded by our family and friends, and the incredibly fun dancing. The whole day was memorable!

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Jill + John {Pippin Hill} from Shaking Hands Productions on Vimeo.

Vendors: Photography: Elisa B Photography // Hair Stylist: Moxie Hair & Design Studio // Event Planner: Amore Events by Cody // Floral Designer: Sugar Magnolias // Reception Venue: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards // Dress Designer: Angelo Lambrou // Cake Designer: Cakes by Rachael // Cinematographer: Shaking Hands Productions, LLC // Invitations: Twin Ravens Press

The ever exquisite Jose Villa sent us Alice and Sam’s engagement session, which was shot in Morocco. We asked Alice to tell us their love story, and her response was so sweet, we just had to share:

I never could write how we met in a few sentences. Not even what he means to me.

“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Our times are in his hand who saith, ‘A whole I planned, youth shows but half; Trust God: See all, nor be afraid!’” by Robert Browning

This quote is on my wall since I said yes; it helps me not to be afraid. The best is yet to come for us.

I’m so sorry I can’t help you…

Wait maybe I’ll ask Sam to write something…

First time I laid eyes on her I knew she would be my future wife. It took her almost one year to see the love I have for her and from that time on, she fell in love with me and this day until forever we are destined to be together – Samgar Lemuël

So pretty much the most darling and romantic couple ever. Are you ready for their photos?

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