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The ceremony included classic readings and songs, but the bridal entrance was led by a trumpet.

The bridesmaids and groomsmen wore black dresses and tuxedos, with subtle hints of red and gold, a wonderful holiday feel.

The bride asked her bridesmaids to be a part of her special day with a pair of deep red Ugg boots that were then worn for a picture with their dresses on the wedding day and she also wore the “I Do” Uggs, which were studded with pearls, beading, and crystals.

Instead of keeping the tradition that the  flower girl dresses should match the color of the bridal gown, she chose a deep red dress with black accents for her flower girls.

For their Guest Book, they wanted it to be unique so they asked each of their guests to sign a black Christmas ornament in gold, to help them decorate their first Christmas tree as husband and wife.

The Flowers

The bride chose two of her favorite flowers to be included in the bouquets, calla lilies, and orchids. The bridal bouquet was made of dark eggplant calla lilies, with touches of red berries, bringing in the deep winter colors; the groom had a matching boutonnière.

The Bride’s Style

To show a bit of her style, she wore deep red, suede Louboutin booties, and jewelry from her grandmothers. The sixpence in her shoe was passed down from her maternal grandmother, and over her dress, she wore a white mink shrug that was passed down to her from her paternal grandmother. Her garter was handmade by one of her aunts, and included lace and pearls from her mother’s and grandmothers’ bridal gowns (something old), and was accented by a flower made from the blue gown that her aunt wore as the Maid of Honor in her mother’s wedding (something blue). (The something new was the elastic, and the something borrowed, was a thread from her aunt and godmother.)

The First Dance

The couple chose a classic love song for their first dance together, a song they believed described their relationship, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley. However, they put their own spin on their first dance by having the band lead with a ukulele, as they did a version of the rumba.

Tips from the Bride

♥ Remember to have fun and enjoy the process! There are a lot of decisions to be made, but try not to be overwhelmed or to dwell on any one detail—take it one step at a time, it’ll all get done!

♥ One specific thing Darrell and I really valued during the planning process were the ballroom dancing lessons we decided to take. We were two weeks out from the wedding and had forgotten that was something we had talked about doing—both for the experience and for fun (and so we felt a little better on the dance floor!). Even though we were only able to complete a few lessons before our big day, it served as a wonderful activity for us to just slow down and spend some time together amidst all of the craziness happening during the planning process.

Vendors

Photographer:  Leeann Marie, Wedding Photographers
DJ: Jason Kendall Productions
Reception Venue: LeMont Restaurant
Bakery: Oakmont Bakery
Dress Store: One Enchanted Evening
Floral Designer: Z Florist

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Extra Special Details

Eyes on stalks, the bride wore a show stopper gown!

A vintage Rolls Royce for the bride to ride in on the way to the wedding ceremony.

The venue offered a dessert room. The doors were closed for dinner, following the cake cutting, the guests were escorted into the library where there was a huge table with over 20 different desserts! Wow!

The bride’s parents gifted them an oil painter and painted them so beautifully. Now, they hang it in their bedroom, soon to be a family heirloom!

Tips from the Photographer

♥ Always remember why you are getting married. You are getting married because you love that person and can’t imagine your life without them. Try your best to not get caught up in every single detail. There were many DIY projects I labored over that quite honestly, many people did not even recall after the wedding was over. Less is more!

♥ Drink a lot of water. You may want to avoid it since you will think you will have to run to the bathroom, but you will thank yourself when you are hydrated up on that later!

♥ Make sure you make your rounds. Try your best to personally speak to or thank each one of your guests. Many traveled for your wedding and are providing you with a gift. Spending even 30 seconds with someone to tell them that you are so happy they came to support you both will go a long way.

Money Matters

$20,000 – $45,000

Vendors

Photographer:  House of Lubold Photography
Reception Venue: Aldrich Mansion
Dress Store: Alexandra’s Boutique
Floral Designer: Golden Gate Studios
Apparel: Justin Alexander, Inc
Cake Designer: Scrumptions ,Inc

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Extra Special Details

The couple’s outfit was fitting perfect together.

The bouquet was a delight for every bride.

The stylish way of the seat delegation per table.

The elegant but not so big wedding cake by Pastry Shells looks so tasty adorable!

Vendors

Photographer:  Shannon Ford Photography
Event Designer: eMBee events
Event Venue: Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club
Linens and Coverings: Graceful Tables Linens
Linens and Coverings: I Do Linens
Makeup Artist: Jennifer C. Niemen
Cake Designer: Pastry Shells
Invitation Designer: Stacey Holbrook Design
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: The Modern Gent
Dress Store: The White Magnolia
Equipment Rentals: Vintage English Teacup
Floral Designer: Wildflower Faire
Jewelry: Worthmore Jewelers

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Extra Special Details

The first look was during the processional at the ceremony and the excitement building up for that moment was so powerful and unforgettable.

They enjoyed spending quality time with their bridesmaids and groomsmen the morning of and during pictures.

Their dear dog was there to attend their wedding too.

The centerpieces were handmade.

The sunset over the vineyard that evening made it more romantic.

The Couple’s Advice

♥ Remember the true meaning of the day. Don’t sweat the small stuff. If anything happens to go wrong, more that likely you will be the only one that knows. Try to relax and take in the moments. Try to choose a venue that has a wedding planner to eliminate stress so you can have more time and energy to enjoy the day.

Money Matters

$20,000 – $45,000

Vendors

Photographer:  H Photography
Location: DC Estate Winery
Floral Designer: Event Floral
Bakery: Sugar Jones
Dress Store: Volle’s Bridal

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By just looking at the pictures brought to us by Jamie Reinhart Photography, I feel so in love! With the ocean as beautiful backdrop, this wedding could  be an inspiration for your dream intimate wedding.

Ashley Sargent of A Beautiful Theme pulled this vision together and elegance has paid it all! For stylish and sophisticated details of this styled shoot, smile while scrolling down. Enjoy!

Extra Special Details

Perfect for a romantic sunrise ceremony accompanied by the sole breeze of the ocean.

A Beautiful Theme created a one of a kind wooden chandelier with floating glass globes to give an intimate feel next to the vast ocean side.

Ashley finished off the table with vintage dishes, deep blue goblets, mixed metal votives, and soft linen napkins adorned with bedazzled napkin rings which are like adding the crown jewel on top!

A beautiful hand crafted invitation suite by Letra Bohemia to tie in the entire theme with name cards and scroll drink markers fit for the princess of the ball for each guest!

The beautiful and luxurious cake by Baker E and champagne that made the event soiree complete.

The champagne glasses served as place cards and had a scroll with each guest’s name written on it by Letra Bohemia.

The bride wore a Stella York gown from Carolyn Allen’s Bridal, who added a custom made blue tulle skirt to add a light and airy element to the day.

The ceremony arch was made of natural wood to enhance the beach landscape.

The bride’s bouquet was soft and romantic using velvet silver leaves and a punch of color with bright peonies. It was adorned with a sterling silver paw print of the couple’s’ dog who wasn’t able to be at the ceremony.

The Photographer’s Advice

♥ For a wedding like the one shown, my best piece of advice is to hire a designer/planner to take care of all of the details. For such an intimate event, each detail is on full display, and a planner will make sure that every last detail is perfect and that the design as a whole is cohesive. Ashley from A Beautiful Theme made sure that every detail was perfect for this shoot!

Money Matters

$10,000 – $20,000

From the Photographer

Hi, everyone! I am Jamie Reinhart of Jamie Reinhart Photography and I do wedding and engagement photography! I’m also super excited to let you know that I am a Trusted Partner of TWBN! I’m based in Orlando, Florida but would love to travel absolutely anywhere to shoot weddings! I’m a very hands-on photographer as far as the planning process goes, I LOVE hearing all about the little details of your day. I shoot weddings with my husband, so all collections do come with 2 photographers, which I love that we offer! For more information or just to say hi, please email me at jamie@jamiereinhartphotography.com.

Vendors

Photographer:  Jamie Reinhart Photography
Apparel: Carolyn Allen’s Bridals
Equipment Rentals: Dishie Rentals
Design and Decor: A Beautiful Theme
Cake Designer: Baker E
Dress Store: Carolyn Allen’s Bridals & Tuxedos
Equipment Rentals: kirby rentals
Makeup Artist: Laura Reynolds Artistry
Calligrapher: Letra Bohemia
Other Location: Ponce Inlet Beach
Jewelry: SmallprintOrlando_inc

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Extra Special Details

A romantic woodland styled shoot kicked off by the arrival of Texas Fall, perfect for a season of jeweled color palettes.

Sapphire looked beyond the burgundy blooms, and candles illuminated in gold candlesticks.

Bits of moss draped over geode shape terrariums and wood slices with gold leaf bark.

Teeny gold deer were among the many unexpected details that set the scene in an already gorgeous Big Sky Barn venue.

The succulent crown provides a modern, earthy romantic vibe that builds on Damsel Whites “sienna” gown.

The reception hall was lined with farmhouse tables to bring friends and family together and create an intimate vibe while spending up the floor for dancing and mingling.

The Models & Their Sweet Capturing Moments

Ethan and Stori were not only stunning with their striking features, they are equally as beautiful on the inside.

For romantic moments, they had to touch nose to nose and they looked into each other’s eyes with adornment which shined through the images and made the day even more magical. Though not a couple in real life, they made the pictures feel that way.

The Photographer’s Advice

♥ Enjoy the process, remember to take time off to plan the marriage not just the wedding. Make choices you’d be proud of 20, 30, 40 years from now, trends are just that, trend, they only last a season. Unless of course trendy is very important to you.

From the Photographer

Life. Love. Legacy. My approach to Portrait & Wedding photography celebrates life myriad seasons. Love as we find ‘the one’ and join together. Document and preserve those memories for future generation. Ronnie Bliss Photography is Houston, Tx based and will travel anywhere in the world to celebrate and document life and love. Wedding experiences begin at 2900 most clients invest approximately 5500. I’d love the opportunity to chat with potential clients at lifestories@ronnieblissstudios.com Seriously, ‘Thanks’ for featuring our team.

Vendors

Photographer:  Ronnie Bliss Photography
Veils and headpieces: Bark & Beam
Fashion Designer: Damsel White Label
Model: Ethan Kleine
Event Designer: Garnished Event
Heirlooms and extras: Love Birds Vintage Rentals & Styling
Invitation Designer: Memory Lane Paperie
Floral Designer: Monica’s Brides & Touch of Glitz Flowers
Invitation Designer: Paper Tie Affair
Cake Designer: Shazdeh Cakes
Specialty Foods: Southern Rum Runners
Model: Stori Montgomery
Makeup Artist: Styled By Kelsey V
Hair Stylist: Styled by Kelsey V.
Event Venue: Big Sky Barn

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Extra Special Details

The decorations were all hand-made by the maid of honor, the bride and groom and a few other family and friends.

The flowers were hand folded from pages of their favorite books such as Harry Potter.

Wine bottles were ready for the candles on the center pieces.

All of the teapots were borrowed from the cupboards of the bride and her parents.

They used what they had for the wedding and had an excellent bonding during the preparation.

The Bride’s Advice

♥ Plan for the wedding of your dreams but compromise where you can. Our wedding planning process was extremely low stress because our family had no expectations and simply supported us however they could. Don’t overload any one person with responsibility – including yourself! Spread the workload, spread the love. And remember, the wedding is one day, the marriage and relationships with family and friends are forever. Prioritize those and the little things don’t matter.

Money Matters

$5,000 – $10,000

Vendors

Photographer:  Daphne Chen Photography
Museum: Art Gallery of Alberta
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Derks Formals
DJ: Marc-Julien Objois
Dress Designer: Melissa Sweet

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Tips from the Photographer

♥ Invest in beautiful photography.

♥ Splurge on the decorative details.

♥ Hire a wedding planner.

Money Matters

$45,000 +

From the Photographer

The Austin Wedding Photographer and Austin Wedding Videographer husband & wife team of Hyde Park Photography offers award-winning wedding photography and videography. Our services are based in Austin TX. In addition to photographing and filming weddings all over Texas, we are also available for your destination wedding photographer and videographer needs. We have photographed weddings in Hawaii, Italy, Mexico, and Carmel CA (at Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch). Other services include Austin Senior Portrait photography and Austin Family Portrait photography. Featured in Style Me Pretty (multiple features), Audubon Society Weddings, Destination Brides, Spectacular Weddings of Texas, One Stylish Bride, The Bride Suite, Bride & Joy, Wed Obsessed, and numerous other wedding photography publications.

Vendors

Photographer: Hyde Park Photography
Venue: Ma Maison
Planner: Events By Decisions
Florist: Bouquets of Austin 
Cakes: Simply Delicious
Uplighting: ILD

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Extra Special Details

The first look.

The modish and expensive jewelries wore by the couple.

The food was love!

The Photographer’s Advice

♥ Don’t cut on something as important as photography – this is what you will have left as a record of the day once it’s done.

♥ Strongly consider adding video to your package, as this is something that cannot be done after the fact and it’s a great remembrance to have for future generations as well.

♥ Most importantly, don’t stress and ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!

Money Matters

$20,000 – $45,000

From the Photographer

We are a full-service photography and video company located in South Florida, however, we LOVE to do destination weddings as well and have traveled as far as France, Mexico and the Caribbean to do so. We mostly do weddings and engagement shoots, however, we also photograph all sorts of events, parties, and corporate jobs. Our pricing is custom and varies according to the date, which of our photographers is hired and also the needs and preferences of the bride and groom. We may be contacted at any time either via email at jeffkolodny@yahoo.com or by phone at 561-737-5561. We also respond quickly to any inquiries that come in via various wedding websites such as weddingwire.com or theknot.com. Feel free to visit our website at www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com. Ultimately, we love to speak with any potential clients for a more personal interaction and to learn more about their events and preferences.

Vendors

Photographer/Cinema & Video:  Jeff Kolodny Photography, Inc
Makeup Artist: Kiss This Makeup LLC
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Nordstrom
Floral Designer: Panache Style, LLC
Invitation Designer: Paper in the Park
Dress Store: Posh Bridal
Reception Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour
DJ: Serge Ramirez Entertainment
Shoes: Vince Camuto
Jewelry: Welsh International
Event Planner: Your Special Day by Joni

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Extra Special Details

The cardbox they used is an old hollowed out stump made by the bride’s grandpa.

The mismatched bridesmaids’ dresses were a pop of colors!

There is no seating plan. She wanted people to sit with someone they might not know and then chat.

The wooden signs were made by herself.

The window decor are windows that came off from the bride’s great grandma’s house.

The Bride’s Advice

Involve your groom! Even if he isn’t keen on trying to plan, try to give him small things to do. It’s a great way to try to get his opinions. Try not to stress yourself out. If people want to help, let them. I was told I was too calm the day of. I didn’t need to worry because I knew I had an amazing support system to help get everything where it needed to be.

Money Matters

$10,000 – $20,000

Vendors

Photographer:  Apaige Photography
Hair Stylist: Avantgarde Salon
Dress Store: Davids Bridal
Floral Designer: Eastern Floral
Bakery: Scrumptious Cupcakes
Caterer: Tacos El Cunado
Event Venue: Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Men’s Tuxedo: Men’s Warehouse

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