We’re All About the Details!

Take this Advice

When you begin to plan out your wedding it can be hard to narrow down all of your ideas into one cohesive plan. Choosing a color palette, and an overall feel to your day is tough when you only get to pick one style. I always recommend that couples take a step back from the wedding itself and think about what their personal interests are and let that help guide the color palette and mood of the day. Look around your home and take note of how it’s decorated. Take a look at the color palette and style of the clothes you most often wear. Are you someone who prefers a more structured and sleek design as in Restoration Hardware? Or do you prefer the organic, colorful feel of Anthropologie? Let these preferred design aesthetics help guide your wedding style. Thinking outside-the-box and looking to other inspiration besides just wedding magazines will help you and your design team craft a fresh, new vibe for your wedding that is sure to wow your guests while feeling authentic to who you are as a couple at the same time. ~Stephanie Wood

About the Photographer
Stephanie Wood is a wedding and portrait photographer based in central Illinois, but available for travel to any destination in the US or abroad. She has a unique approach to wedding photography in the way that she gets to know and truly understand her couples beyond the surface level details. With her background in Psychology and Neuroscience, she has a way of naturally getting to the core of who a person is and deepening relationships very quickly. She believes that wedding photos often fall into trend-traps; doing things just because everyone else is doing them. She strives to create unique and beautiful images while still capturing all the important, emotional moments of the day. Stephanie is inspired by couples who are not afraid to be themselves in front of the camera and think outside the box to create true art pieces they can proudly display in their home.

Vendors

Ring Designer: Jack Lewis Jewelers
Dress Store: Adore Bridal and Specialty
Location: Churchill’s Formal Wear
Invitation Designer: The Copy Shop
Design and Decor: Two Sisters Event Design
Floral Designer: Vera Buck Floral
Photographer: Stephanie Wood Photography
Hair Stylist: Fox and Hounds Hair Studio
Reception Venue: Reality on Monroe

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Picture this, Guests walking in the charming Garden District with its grand historic mansions and the lavish gardens of St. Charles Avenue, located on the Mardi Gras parade route. Guests arrive stilling holding the gold letterpressed invitations, with hand laid foil detail in the envelope liner and are greeted with cocktails and other delicious flavors served in a romantic vine-covered courtyard before being seated at the beautiful Livingston hand-carved dining tables, surrounded by the comfortable Mackenzie side chairs and the richly dressed Claudia host chairs. Places are held with matching place cards and elegantly printed menu cards with the evenings delectable offerings. The resplendent table-scape of Ethan Allen accents are paired with the elegantly simple Modern Grace dinnerware and Grand Royal Platinum Crystal stemware from Villeroy and Boch. Pirouette and Bloom provided the Gold, green and teal glass marquee vases that are filled with Purple roses, hydrangea, Veronica, cilia, and delphiniums. All surrounded by Italian Ruscus and Tropical leaves. A nod to Mardi Gras of course.Our model is dressed in the stunning “Iris” gown by Riki Dalal, which is a fitting reminder of the french quarter. The gown plays with delicate and embellished lace over nude illusion. The mermaid silhouette highlights every curve while its plunging neckline and cutouts balance out its beautiful flared train for an elegantly daring look.Each piece of exquisite crystal jewelry from “Viola” captures the seductive elements of the contemporary woman, personifying class and fierce designs. Such a stunning gown and jewellry, need no competition, so alistbeauty.ca kept the makeup fresh and feminine and put the bride’s hair in a glamorous woven low bun enhanced with champagne colored orchids. Reminiscent of the great Billie Holiday. The sweet table is set up by cake creations by Michelle. A marbled design, two-tiered caked is enhanced with gold leaf and beautiful white sugar garden roses. Inside red velvet sponge cake is paired with cream cheese buttercream. Two delicate marbled mini cakes are pink and white to complement the decor, the flavors are decadent chocolate sponge paired with a mouthwatering chocolate buttercream in the middle to satisfy the rich taste of our groom.

Take this Advice

Make sure you read testimonials and look at the portfolios of your potential vendors. Don’t be afraid of using many colours in your colour scheme. Think outside the box to make your wedding unique. ~Audrey Mills/Photographer

Vendors

Cinema and Video: Amaros Media
Equipment Rentals: Villeroy & Boch
Jewelry: viola fine jewellry
Invitation Designer: A Good Day, Inc.
Floral Designer: Pirouette & Bloom
Cake Designer: Cake Creations by Michelle
Shoes: David’s Footwear
Event Venue: Ethan Allan
Dress Designer: Riki Dalal
Dress Designer: Valenciennes
Beauty: alistbeauty
Photographer: Audrey Mills Photography

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We’re All About the Details!

Take this Advice

Hire vendors you trust and let them do the job they excel at! Perfectly imperfect can be beautiful, as is the case here with the vintage china used. ~Lori Barbely/Photographer

About the Photographer
I’ve been in the wedding industry for over a decade and weddings and engagements are my favorite things to shoot! I’m based in Central Florida but am a frequent and long-time traveler, so I especially adore destination weddings and shoots. Shoot me an email here and let’s chat about your wedding!

Vendors

Invitation Designer: Minted
Makeup Artist: DNA Cosmetics
Signage: Chic Signs
Linens and Coverings: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals
Cake Designer: Anna Cakes
Floral Designer: the flower studio
Event Planner: Eventive
Signage: Chic Signs
Event Venue: Hub 925
Photographer: Lori Barbely Photography

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We’re All About the Details!

Take this Advice

You can make your planning process as exciting or as stressful as you want. Choose to enjoy this time not only with your significant other but your family and friends as well. This will be forever one of your most memorable events! Listen to your vendors, they are the experts and will not steer you wrong! Oh..and get yourself a planner at least a day of, they will help you more than you know! Take it all in at your wedding, walk around look at the calm before the storm and take pride in what you both planned to make this day truly yours! ~Dafne Spencer/Photographer

Money Matters

$45,000 +

Vendors

Photographer: Limelight Photography
Cinema and Video: Limelight Photography
DJ:Breezing Entertainment
Invitation Designer: The Write Stuff
Floral Designer: Northside Florist
Reception Venue: Oxford Exchange
Caterer: Oxford Exchange
Cake Designer: Hands on Sweets
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Musicians: Josh Phase 5

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This venue was the perfect backdrop for Pantone’s color of the year as it influenced the color pallete for the shoot. With hues of purple and complementing them with neutral colors such as grey and black we were able to let the color of the year shine. During this shoot Hana Gonzalez wanted to play on the edginess of the venue with its exposed industrial features so Hana partnered with local gown designer, Kelsy Dominick of DiDomenico who designed an amazing non-traditional wedding gown. The intricate lace details and beading on the platinum gown was the perfect piece to set the shoot over the edge.

Take this Advice

Breathe, give yourself time, let others help you and ASK for help if you need it. Weddings are stressful – don’t worry, it never goes as planned anyways. ~Hana Gonzalez/Photographer

About the Photographer
Hi, I’m Hana and I’m so happy you are here! I have been in the photography industry since high school, I have worked with and learned from some of the best photographers. I specialize in editorial portraits, family, children, wedding photography and I am the lead photographer at Genesis Level modeling agency. Contact me here and let’s create something beautiful!

Vendors

Photographer: Hana Gonzalez Photography
Floral Designer: Jireh’s Flowers & Events
Calligrapher: The Simple Flourish
Cake Designer: Angyono Custom Cakes
Makeup Artist: Dachi Makeup
Hair Stylist: Devani
Dress Designer: DiDomenico
Event Venue: Malmaison DC
Event Planner: Magnolia Rose Company

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The bride and groom had also picked the perfect vintage venue for the reception also located in Erwin, Tennessee known as, “The Bramble.” This particular location was the perfect backdrop for the couple seeking to recall days gone by. The decor and dress was a combination of classy and elegant. Being able to personalize the experience by bringing their own special keepsakes of sentimental value added that personal touch which created that individual uniqueness making it their own. Plenty of dreamy images were available as backdrops, such as an old movie theater, beautiful decorated streets, an old 57 Chevy, etc. The bride and groom can relive their fairytale through such images. Instead of a wedding ‘cake,’ the bride and groom chose donuts for all of their guests. A specially decorated donut was provided for the bride and groom for their special moment. As the Bride and Groom prepared to leave, they found their car was entirely decorated with a rainbow of post-it notes. This was such a thoughtful touch from family and friends You see, the Groom ” Chris” owns a car detailing service, and the groomsmen thought this would be the ‘safest’ way to decorate his car.

Take this Advice

My advice is simple, Don’t Stress over the little things, enjoy every second. In the End the most important part of your day is you are about to spend the rest of your life with the person who completes you, and that is what truly matters. Take your time and enjoy every inch of this special time and remember this is your special day no one else make it what you want. I had so much support from loved ones and it truly meant the world to me I hope that everyone ones experience planning their wedding was as wonderful as mine. ~Shannon Benfield/Photographer

About the Photographer
Hello! My name is Shannon Benfield and I am the photographer at Shannon Benfield Photography. My home base is located in Newland, North Carolina. My love of photography first started with family and friends. I so enjoyed taking pictures of my family and had so many compliments from family and friends that asked me to take pictures for them. From there, my business was born and flourished. I was doing individual pictures and/or group pictures at weddings, proms, senior pictures, engagements, newborns, sports pictures, etc. If it was happening, I was photographing it. Come rain or shine, and yes even ice or snow, I really enjoy taking photographs, indoors and/or outdoors. If you would like to view some of my photographs, check out my Facebook page at Shannon Benfield Photography or my web page. My website includes information like my contact information, pricing, etc. For further information, I can be reached at 828-467-1487 or send me a message here. I would be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Money Matters

$5,000 – $10,000

Vendors

Photographer: Shannon Benfield Photography
DJ: Phillip Fisher
Groomsman Attire: Did Someone Say Party?
Hair Stylist: Salon 670
Makeup Artist: Karmen Gragg
Jewelry: Kay Jewlers
Shoes: Unique Shoes
Dress Store: “Did Someone Say Party?” Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Favors and Gifts: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Bakery: Petite sweets
Caterer: FATZ
Floral Designer: Mountaineer Garden Center Florist
Event Venue: The Bramble

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Take this Advice

My advice to future brides is to not stress about making the day perfect, the imperfect stuff will make it perfect in the end. What I mean by this, the musician I hired to sing my down the aisle didn’t show. So my 13 year old daughter who has one beautiful voice on her sang me down the aisle. Let me tell you not one dry eye in the house. My other piece advice is make it personal and remember its you and your husband’s day no one else’s! ~Bobbie Kennedy/Bride

Money Matters

$45,000 +

Vendors

Photographer: Lindsay Coulter Photography
Bakery: The Cake Box
Event Designer: Jodi Leigh Designs
Cinema and Video: Taylor Jackson Photography
Dress Store: Sophie’s Gown Shoppe
Event Planner: Maeck Weddings
Event Venue: Delta Hotel, Waterloo

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Extra Special Details

These surprises included a wood-crafted sign with all of their significant dates hand painted on it by Custom Creations. James being unable to enjoy a sweets table, Chef Nate of NV Catering created a custom fruit bar! Extravagant florals were complete with sliced limes. Tim Davis traveled from Santa Barbara to perform live for the wedding guests, as a surprise to bride and groom.

Take this Advice

Couples that are still planning should consider a wedding planner! A wedding planner is there to support you as a couple, they want to alleviate the stress related to wedding planning as this is one of the best days of your life. Take things slow and be sure to evaluate all of your options, never jump the gun without knowing what you are getting into. Finally, your wedding day is yours! Be sure that you and your soon-to-be are making wedding day choices for you, and not to please others. ~TJ Bryson/Wedding Vendor

About the Photographer
Fairy Godmother A Wedding and Event Planning Company is based out of Bakersfield, California and travels all over to create a magical and seamless event. Taking a dream or vision, and making it a reality for our Fairy Godmother couple is our ultimate goal. We take pride in being with our clients every step of the way, and even after their event has occurred. As one of the most elite, preferred, and longest running wedding and event planners in Central California we believe that every couple deserves their very own Fairy Godmother and the proof is in our work! For special events, we bring your dream to life and remove any stress factors so that you, too can be a guest at your event! We take pride specializing in styled shoots, corporate events, showers, birthdays, and weddings… At Fairy Godmother, we do it all! Our pricing is custom to your needs, there’s a package for everyone! To reach us, you may visit our website at or by phone at (661) 808-7816.

Vendors

Photographer:  Boone & Stacie Weddings
Other: Custom Creations
Reception Venue: Noriega House
Photo Booth Equipment: My Bakersfield Photobooth
Makeup Artist: iLash Dolls Makeup
Hair Stylist: Megan Houchin
Invitation Designer: Matinae Design Studio
Caterer: NV Catering
Bakery: GhilaDolci Bakery
Apparel: Fino’s Menswear and Tuxedo
Linens and Coverings: Walker Lewis Rents
Officiant: Charles & Sylvia Lack
Apparel: Sew Elegant Bridal Veils and Alterations
Apparel: Enchanted Bridal Boutique
Musicians: Timothy Davis Music
Cinema and Video: Evermoore Films
DJ: All Sound Music
Floral Designer: House of Flowers Bakersfield
Event Designer: Fairy Godmother a Wedding & Event Company

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We’re All About the Details!

About the Wedding Planner
The Wedding Planners in a Premium-level wedding coordination firm in Toronto, Ontario, owned and operated by the President of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc., the standard in higher education for Wedding Professionals. Since 2000, The Wedding Planners has provided outstanding, personalized service for amazing, fun, local and destination weddings.

Take this Advice

In today’s fast-paced, information-overloaded world, your greatest commodity is your time. You need an experienced team of wedding professionals with proper training, knowledge, and know-how to guide you through the wedding process to avoid unnecessary stress and costly mistakes. ~Danielle Andrews/Wedding Vendor

Vendors

Photographer: WPIC Inc.
Model: Elisa Martelli
Model: Ncube
Apparel: Learmond Bridal
Favors and Gifts: Patricia’s Cake Creations
Officiant: Weddings by Wayde
Linens and Coverings: Detailz Chair Couture
Equipment Rentals: Chairman Mills
Floral Designer: First Comes Love Weddings & Floral Design
Invitation Designer: The Polka Dot Paper Shop
Make-up Artist: Vicki Millar
Tuxedo and Men’s Attire: Andrew’s Formals
Event Planner: The Wedding Planners
Photo Booth: Phat Dog Visuals
Event Venue: Art GAllery of Ontario

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We’re All About the Details!

Take this Advice

Bride advice is to hire a same day wedding coordinator to help with the final planning and day of. ~Doru Halip/Photographer

About the Photographer
We are a photographers couple who offers clients the experience of two artists working together to create artistically-directed and candid images for their most special moments in life. Our favorite events are the weddings but we love the engagements and bridal shoots! We operate out of Chicago but we travel the world if need it! Our packages start at $1950 and we can be contacted via Contact Form on our website or by phone: 847-749-8821.

Vendors

Photographer: H Photography
Make-up Artist: Briette Madrid- Makeup Artist
Jewelry: Dimend Scaasi
Tuxedo and Men’s Attire: Balani Suits
Reception Venue: Maggiano’s Little Italy Chicago

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