Beautiful Bold Burst Of Color California Wedding

This bold and beautiful wedding is overflowing with fun.  Done in a burst of vivid blue and orange Lally Events planned and designed a day that spoke to the couple's heritage and unique love story.  Florals by Revel Floral are a feast for the eyes, and imagery by the oh-so-talented Carlie Statsky is sure to stand the test of time.  See it all inside the full gallery.

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A Woodland Fairytale Wedding at Nestldown Designed by the Bride Herself!

Happy Halloween, witches and warlocks  Today we're sharing a hauntingly creative wedding that's sure to surprise at every turn! A lover of all things whimsical and out-of-the-box, the bride knew she wanted to do something unexpected when it came to her wedding design. After falling in love with Nestldown, the couple landed on a "woodland fairytale" wedding theme. Let's just say Lord of The Rings fanatics are about to be obsessed - we're talking bridesmaids dressed as elves, the officiant dressed as Gandalf, cocktails with a side of treasure hunting, an enchanting candlelit reception, and all sorts of magical treats along the way! We love a bride who has a vision and isn't afraid to run with it. To see all the epic moments from their day, the full gallery by Stella Yang Photography awaits!

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Modern Day Fall Garden Party in Central Texas

Bring on the blooms, this garden-inspired fall wedding is endlessly romantic.  Simply XO Events brought the couple's Big Day vision to life in the most wondrous of ways, and floral design by Truth and Blooms is nothing short of sensational.  You'll love every elegant image artfully shot by The Crakes, visit the full gallery for a closer look.

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Elevated Elegance At Santa Lucia Preserve

It's elevated elegance all the way at this Carmel Valley wedding.  Carefully curated details planned by Allison Weddings added to the natural beauty of Santa Lucia Preserve, and flowers designed by Barefoot Floral are beyond beautiful.  Each artfully captured image shot by Carlie Statsky is more incredible than the last, see them all inside the full gallery.

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5 Brands You’ll Want to Know While Wedding Planning

Like every other industry, weddings are evolving and new brands are popping up left and right that we all wish were around when we were wedding planning! From cool new guest book alternatives and sustainable shopping to revolutionary teeth whitening, we did a deep dive so you don’t have to. Here are five new brands that will make your wedding planning easier and, of course, (SM)Prettier. You’re welcome ;-)

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Old World Italian Wedding Inspiration on Lake Como at Villa Sola Cabiati

Today's wedding inspiration is for the hopeless romantic at heart. The bride who dreams of old world elegance, timeless design and classic Italian flair. If that perfectly depicts your wedding style to a T, then boy are you in a for a treat - all thanks to the ever talented Janna Brown Design Co! See the full gallery captured by Janna to see find all the inspo you'll need to pull off your dream destination wedding.

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East Meets West Napa Valley Wedding

This fabulous fusion wedding is bursting with fun.  From a ceremony surrounded by cherry blossom trees to a gift of gold chopsticks at the sit down dinner, Charmed Events Group, LLC planned and designed a day that dazzles.  Flowergirl Em filled the day with the most beautiful of blooms, and Amanda Callaway Photography elegantly captured every moment in impeccable photography.  Visit the full gallery to fall in love.

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This Classic Seaside Elegance Wedding Was Worth The Wait

This destination Hawaii wedding is as heartfelt as it is filled with stylish inspiration.  Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design made the couple's 2.5 year wait, after a postponement due to Covid, more than worth it.  From the seaside ceremony to the outdoor tented reception, every inch of this day is dripping with pretty.  Blooms by Dellables are endlessly romantic, and each magical moment is artfully captured in imagery by Dmitri and Sandra Photography.  Head to the full gallery for a closer look at all the fun.

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Modern Romantic Garden Wedding at Deane House

A summer palette of coral, blush and sage set the scene for this Calgary wedding.   Kaity Body Photography captured the endlessly romantic details perfectly in her artful photography, and Jacqueline Rae Weddings planned and designed the day to perfection.  Floral design by Meadow & Vine is nothing short of spectacular, see it all inside the full gallery.

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Black And White Wedding At The Iconic Beverly Hills Hotel Wedding

This stylish black and white wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel is as iconic as the venue it was held at.  Melissa Andre Events planned a day filled with dreamy details, and Tic Tock Couture Florals and Event Styling filled it with a sea of lush white blooms.  Every heartfelt and impossibly chic moment is beautifully captured in imagery by Amanda Watson Photography.  You can see it all inside the full gallery.

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Brand Association and Brand Equity for your Wedding Business

Having a solid brand is key to running a successful business. Your branding is the first thing your clients will think of when they assess  your offering. It determines how you message your products, how customers will perceive your and how likely they will be to purchase. How and why this happens is based on a theory called brand association.

 

So, what does brand association even mean?

Brand association is the psychology of how a consumer thinks about a brand, based on tangible and intangible things alike. When discovering a new brand, customers subconsciously categorize them based on things like the emotion they feel, the images they see, and what connections that brand has to others they may more closely recognize. Even at the very early stages of discovery, when thinking of a brand they are aware of, they immediately and subconsciously recall these categorizations and predetermine their opinion of said brand.

Did you know it takes consumers, on average, .05 seconds to determine if they like a website enough to stay, according to Bright Local Study? In addition, consumers spend nearly 6 seconds looking at a website’s main image, in contrast to spending almost equal time reading a website’s written content. We were not surprised to read these, as collated by Tonic Site Shop, as it confirms that visuals are so important to your brand. 

What you want for your wedding business: Potential customers to associate positive feelings towards your company and offering, have a clear understanding of what to expect when hiring you, and recognize value that justifies the prices for your services/products.

 

Pillars of brand association

Visuals/design

• “Unlike sound or tactile cues, visual elements can be applied across a multitude of platforms and formats, allowing them to be present at every brand touchpoint.” -- Latana


• The look of your brand. This includes your logo, website design, email interface, business cards, sales materials, and yes for sure the actual aesthetic of your work.


• Visual representation is one of the first, and most impactful ways that a customer makes immediate assumptions about a brand.

Language

• “Brand language is the body of terms, phrases, and words that a company uses to describe both themselves and their products. It is a marketing strategy used to help consumers identify and strike connections between specific words and a given product. “ -- OnDemandCMO


• The examples that this article use are specific coined terms like “Magic Kingdom”, “15%”, and “Just do it.” -- can you think of the respective brands immediately? Yep. Disney, Geico, and Nike.


• The language you use helps gives life to the visuals you put out there. Language also starts to paint the story of a brand, giving it longevity, and personality. When tweaking your wedding business language, perhaps you can consider phrases and words that a) are natural to you and b) convey feelings of happiness, luxury, celebration, and timelessness. All emotions/values that are crucial on a wedding day.

Once you’ve built your brand, and succeeded in positive brand association - it’s time to think about brand equity. Brand equity is the value of being a well-known, recognized or respected brand and, in having high brand equity, being able to generate more revenue than your competitors because of this status.

Cashing in on Your Brand Equity

As a wedding vendor, there’s a number of ways you can increase your brand equity - by working with other well-known and respected vendors or venues, by producing wow-worthy content that is naturally viral and by partnering with publications who have large followings that closely match the type of client you aspire to reach.

Here at Style Me Pretty, we call this - being in good company and here are a few ways partnering with Style Me Pretty amps up your brand equity.

Venues

Regularly show off your work that took place at your ideal venues  (hot tip: or create work at these ideal venues!). Constantly put your business in the same lens as your ideal locations - this subconsciously reinforces the idea that you can create work that aligns with this venue. 

Fellow vendors

Regularly show off work that you’ve done alongside other vendors that fall within your ideal range and share images/events with the aesthetic you’re aiming for.

Memberships

Part of SMP's job is to reach out and give your brand a hug as your potential client is walking by (or cruising the internet or the ‘gram). This reinforces credibility and aesthestic alignment (you’re connected with SMP who has a strong brand identity as well in romantic, classic, and elevated weddings). The other vendors in the directory also elevate your brand’s credibility.

We’d love to really dive into this topic with all of you so please feel free to reach out either in our DMs (via @smplittleblackbook on IG) or at membership@stylemepretty.com!

 

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This Adorable Brunch Reception Will Have You Reconsidering Your Entire Wedding Theme

Here at SMP, we'd be lying if we said we didn't have a soft spot in our hearts for brunch weddings   Espresso sans the martini, a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, sun-soaked ceremonies... it's all just too sweet. Plus, an addition of the most beautiful floral bridesmaid dresses ever is the cherry on top! The soon-to-be Mom and Dad exchanged "I do's" under a blooming arbor by Helen Olivia Flowers and celebrated with their loved ones under a tented reception, all planned by Pamela Barefoot Events. See all the sweetness at the full gallery from Astrid Photography!

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A Romantic Summer Wedding in the Charming Foothills of the Smoky Mountains

The foothills of the Smoky Mountains set the scene for this stunning celebration. The day was done in a palette of blue and white expertly designed by Rachelle Youd Designs and filled with endlessly impressive blooms.  The imagery shot by Meredith Benton Photography will sweep you off your feet.  Visit the full gallery to fall in love.

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Japanese Influenced Wedding Design Among the Redwoods at Ventana Big Sur

Middle school classmates turned husband and wife, from Tokyo to New York, Julie and Erik's love story was written in the stars. Inspired by the venue's dreamy locale, Big Sur and influenced by the bride's Japanese heritage - their wedding planned by Jacqueline Hallgarth Events was the perfect blend of contemporary design and organic texture. Siren Floral Co. did what they do best, creating magic with unexpected floral pairings and complimentary hues to the idyllic autumnal setting. See all the pretty at the full gallery, all captured by Kurt Boomer!

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Unseen Moments From Bachelor Alumn Sydney Hightower and NFL Player Fred Warner’s Wedding

On a gorgeous, sun-soaked, Southern California day - Bachelor Alumn Sydney Hightower tied the knot to NFL player Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers at the exclusive Cal-a-Vie Health Spa! From the baby's breath and orchid adorned floral arrangements by Eucharis Studio to the bride's epic gowns, every inch of their day was truly breathtaking. It's safe to say they scored big-time with Lavish & Co. who planned every thoughtful detail to perfection. Lucky for us, Amy Golding was there to capture every must-see moment, including a few familiar faces in Bachelor Nation - all at the full gallery.

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Bride Hand Beads Her Own Gown And Shocks Guests With Helicopter Grand Entrance!

Prepare to be amazed, our bride can make an entrance! For her wedding day she spent countless hours hand-beading her own wedding gown from Revelle Bridal with thousands of sequins to make it one-of-a-kind.  If that wasn't enough, she also arrived at her wedding venue by helicopter! Sinclair & Co. Design planned and designed a day that brought all of the couple's wildest wedding dreams to life, and Stephanie Mason & Co. beautifully captured every picture-perfect moment in her elegant imagery.  Visit the full gallery for a closer look at all the wow!

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A Joyful, Southern Fête at the Bride’s Family Estate

This all white wedding will sweep you off of your feet.  Held at the bride's family home, Southern Posies planned the prettiest of celebrations with romance at every turn.  Fabulous florals filled the day, from the ceremony surrounded by blooms that seemed to grow from the ground up to hanging flowers overhead at the reception.  Meredith Benton Photography beautifully captured the joy and love of the day in her artful imagery.  You can swoon over every last one in the full gallery.

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Bringing Bridgerton Romance to The Lowcountry at the Gaillard Center

As we eagerly await the release date of Bridgerton Season 3, we count ourselves lucky to have dreamy editorials like today's to swoon over until then! Inspired by our favorite regency-era guilty pleasure, Intrigue Design & Events and Katherine & Tyler Photo + Video brought old English romance to the streets of Charleston. From hidden butterfly elements to elaborate florals by Violet Rose Floral, no detail was left unturned. The ton is abuzz over all the beauty to be seen in the full gallery!

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5 Trends From NYBFW Fall 2023 We Can’t Wait to See Take the Wedding World by Storm

For us, Autumn means a few of our favorite things - crisp air, colorful leaves, pumpkin spice everything and our favorite week of the year. Yup, you guessed it - New York Bridal Fashion Week!  The SMP girls had an absolute blast galavanting around the city hopping from show to show, lattes in hand and a shoe swap in each purse  Today, we’re breaking down the 5 hottest trends of the season that completely dominated the runway, and trust us when we tell you - the list may come as a surprise! To say we’re excited to see these styles grace our pages in 2023 real weddings is a serious understatement. Now, let’s get into all the pretty shall we!

 

1. Capes & Detachable Sleeves

The SuperBride look is here to stay, making waves in this season's collections as it has in many BFW's of previous years. But what we didn't expect to see was the impossible to ignore rise of detachable sleeves! The versatility offered by these functional designs allows brides to bring a whole new vibe to their bridal look. Do we dare ask the question... are detachable sleeves the second dress of 2023? We can't wait to find out!

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Endless Elegance At This Château Saint Geroges In The French Riviera

Come to the Château Saint Geroges in the French Riviera with us for the ultimate in luxury destination weddings.  Guests traveled from all over the world to celebrate, and experience the incredible incredible day planned by Angels Bespoke Event.  Beautiful blooms by Wayne Riley Flowers add to the elegance, and imagery from Thomas Audiffren makes us feel as if we are right there with the happy couple.  Visit the full gallery for a closer look.

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A Stylish, Sophisticated Summer Wedding at Flora Farms in Cabo

The second we found out this gorgeous wedding day planned by Martha Lomeli Weddings was actually in Cabo, we had to do a double take. Flora Farms is a lush garden venue you would never expect to find in this beautiful beach paradise - perfectly tucked away in the serene foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains. The couple fell in love with the farm to table atmosphere, picturesque fields of vegetables and open air feel. The two tied the knot under a blooming magenta floral arbor by Floweriize, and later dined al fresco under strings of twinkle lights! All the inspo you need is just a click away at the full gallery by Meredith Benton Photography!

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A Classic Black and White Wedding With Carefully Curated Details

This timeless black and white wedding is done oh-so right! Anne Claire Allen Planning & Design planned the stunning event and filled it with elegant little details we can't get enough of.  Between the oversized bow on the back of our bride'sCarolina Herrera gown to the floral filled dance floor designed by Silks a Bloom, every inch of this special day is an absolute must-see.  The images artfully captured by Erin Wilson Photography and Films expertly capture all the joy and love, see it all inside the full gallery.

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A Destination Wedding In Greece That’s Overflowing With Elegance

Travel to Greece with us for a day carefully crafted by THE EVENT CO. that you won't want to miss.  Floral design by Studio 7 is as romantic as it is inspirational, and every tender moment is artfully captured in imagery by George Liopetas Fine Art Photographs. Visit the full gallery to fall in love with every magical moment.

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Hockey Meets Secret Garden Wedding in Canada

If you're wondering if a hockey themed wedding can be exceedingly chic, let this show stopper be your resounding YES! Johanna Leigh Events planned the carefully curated day with nods to our groom's profession as a pro hockey player woven throughout the experience.  Flowers designed by The Little Shed Flower are incredibly beautiful, and every last image captured by Lace & Luce is a work of art.  See the full day unfold in the full gallery.

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This Couple Lost Their Home and Had a Comeback Wedding

This wedding is proof that love conquers all. Despite losing their home in the Colorado Marshall Fire, our couple persevered through wedding planning and the result is truly something worth celebrating. Kate Alexandra Events beautifully planned the elegant day and Callarose and Co filled it with endlessly romantic blooms.  The love and happiness of the day shines in imagery by Jacqueline Benét Photography, take a closer look inside the full gallery.

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Amore & The Amalfi Coast: Elegant Romance in Ravello

The beauty of Italy comes alive at this Amalfi Coast wedding. Filled with special accents like fresh lemons, hand-drawn illustrations, and lots of love, Blooming Eventi planned a day we can't get enough of.  Endlessly romantic floral design by Malafronte Fiori is an absolute must-see, and it's all artfully captured in time in the exquisite imagery by Lace & Luce.  Visit the full gallery to take a trip to Italy.

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Luxurious Lake Como Wedding With Lush White Blooms

On the fence about having a destination wedding? Let this luxurious Lake Como soiree help you make your mind up. Photographed by the ever-so-talented Duet Friday, every image looks like a piece of art.  The gorgeous day was expertly planned by Rachel Thering, and filled with lush white blooms by vertuani fiori.  Don't miss a single moment inside the full gallery.

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A French Inspired Fall Wedding at Moss Mountain Farm

From the bride's ethereal blush pink gown, to the french inspired palette, to the unexpected locale - today's wedding is every Autumn lovers dream. Captured by Erin Wilson Photography and Films, the full gallery is ripe with design inspiration and Fall foliage at every turn - all planned by Bella Baxter, with floral magic by Everbloom Designs.

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Al Fresco Spring Wedding at Relais Villa Vittoria in Lake Como

They say good things come to those who wait, and for this darling couple - those words couldn't be more true! After multiple years of postponements, Macy and Travis finally exchanged "I do's" at the Lake Como wedding weekend of their dreams. Rebecca Rose Events left no detail unturned, while Figli Dei Fiori decorated their intimate celebration in timeless green and white blooms. The full gallery captured by Jillian Knight is all the destination wedding inspo you'll need, just don't forget to pin your fave moments! ;)

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East Coast Elegance Meets West Coast Cool At This California Wedding

We are crushing big time on this incredibly elegant California wedding.  Done in a crisp color palette of green, white, and blush Details Details planned a day that delights.  The perfect blend of east and west coast cool, floral design by BloomBox Designs is unmatched.  Every magical moment is artfully captured in the full gallery.

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A Luxurious Multicultural Chateau Wedding

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From Photographer's POV:
I had the honor of photographing Winnie and Zach’s Elegant Park Chateau Wedding in East Brunswick, NJ. Their dreamy wedding day was filled with joy, and so many gorgeous details and memorable moments. New Jersey is home to several elegant and high end wedding venues. Park Chateau Estate and Gardens is at the top of that list with their stunning event spaces and romantic elegance infused throughout. It is the perfect venue for a classic and timeless wedding day celebration. Several amazing wedding vendors had a part in Winnie and Zach’s beautiful wedding day! Brooke of AMV Weddings did a fantastic job planning their special day and bringing their vision for the day to life! They make it a priority to customize every wedding experience for each couple to have the wedding of their dreams! I was blown away by all the details and how carefully orchestrated Winnie and Zach’s wedding day was. Everything flowed seamlessly. To capture their amazing wedding detail shots, I worked with my friend, Joanna of Hazel Dust Studios to style the flat lays! She does amazing work at styling wedding details to elevate the overall look and aesthetic. I highly recommend to all my brides to hire a stylist like Hazel Dust Studios for a more polished, higher-end, and GORGEOUS detail layout. The bride wore a stunning wedding dress with lace sleeves and collar details. She looked positively radiant! I am pretty sure her father agreed judging by his reaction during their first look in the bridal suite. Pedestal Floral Decorators went above and beyond in the floral design! From the beautiful arrangements in the bouquets to the classic look of flower arrangements decorating the grand staircase, the eye-catching floral arch at the wedding ceremony, to the dreamy and romantic flower arrangement found in the center of each table at the reception and draping the front of the couple’s sweetheart table. Their work is impeccable with an eye for design, a passion for creativity, and a commitment to provide the best service and florals. Winnie and Zach had a gorgeous color pallet for their wedding that included neutral tones of white, peach, and pops of dusty blue. The way the colors were intertwined throughout their wedding and were brought to life with the floral displays was breathtaking! During their elegant celebration at their reception, the couple performed a very regal choreographed first dance set to orchestral music unlike any first dance I’ve ever seen. It was mesmerizing to watch. They practiced their dance one during cocktail hour prior to the beginning of the reception, and when it came time to perform it went flawlessly. Photographer: Amber Dawn Photography https://amber-dawn. Com/
Venue: Park Chateau https://www. Parkchateau. Com/
Planner: AMV Weddings www. Amvweddings. Com
Florist: Pedestal Floral Decorators https://www. Pedestalsflorist. Com/
Invitations: Patrice Paper https://patricepapier. Com/
Hair: Hair by Kristen (Corinne)
Makeup: Almari Beauty https://www. Instagram. Com/almari. Beauty/
Flat Lay Styling: Hazel Dust Studio https://www. Hazeldust. Com/

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A Floral Designer’s Artful Summer Wedding Teeming With Personal Touches

When the floral gene runs deep in your family (we're talking dating back to the 1800's deep), creating your dream floral design at your future wedding is part of your DNA. Summer blues, bright citrus hues and earthy mustards served as the perfect color palette for today's cheerful yet artfully curated Virgina wedding - designed entirely by the bride herself, Avery of ASH TO OAK FLORISTRY. From the intimate church ceremony to the tented reception, see all the pretty captured by Kim Branagan at the full gallery!

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Your Wedding and Chandon – The Perfect Pairing

Choosing a venue for your wedding is one of the first things you should check off your to-do list. And now, more than ever, it’s important to find an all-inclusive venue, somewhere you can hold the ceremony and reception, and heck, even the rehearsal dinner (trust us, your guests will thank you for not making them bounce between locations). Well, we’ve found just the place and it’s in scenic Napa wine country – Chandon (yes, that Chandon). Not only does the winery sport the quintessential vineyard views, their whimsical garden space and the winery itself were designed specifically to host weddings. Whether you want to take advantage of Cali’s perfect weather and go for an outdoor ceremony, shaded by 100-year-old oak trees with views of the valley, or welcome your guests into one of Chandon’s unique indoor spaces, they’ve got something for everyone.

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Summer Wedding at Groom’s Family Home

One of the prettiest places I have ever laid eyes on. Harry and I arrived in New York a day before Shannon and Phil’s Long Island wedding. Making a pit stop in Oyster Bay at the florist shop we decided we should look since their Planting Fields Arboretum Wedding portraits would be there the next day. Seriously, if I lived in Oyster Bay I would be at Planting Fields all the time. It’s so gorgeous, everywhere you turn it’s like a dream. Especially now that it is summer and everything is in bloom. We went by to scout the venue and I am so glad we did because it is quite sprawling. We first went to the Italian garden and oh my heavens it is stunning. There is a hobbit-like house called the Tea House that sits adjacent to a crystal blue fountain surrounded by a plethora of flowers in bloom. We made our way around the estate visiting the Rose Arbors, and greenhouses. The next day for Shannon and Phil’s wedding day we arrived for their first look and start in front of the Tea House. An utterly perfect moment between Phil and Shannon. After a first look, we took a spin through the garden and then over to the Camellia House for family and bridal party photos. The Camellia House has exquisite architecture, perfect for Phil and Shannon’s family photos and bridal party pictures. Shannon and Phil’s Planting Fields Arboretum Wedding portraits will forever be some of my favorites. When I used to think of backyard weddings, luxury is not something that came to mind. However, wait until you see this one, it is amazing. Shannon and Phil married a few weeks ago on a mild summer day in July. And when I say it was mild, a mere 82 degrees made for the perfect day! Literally, it’s normally so hot, but their day was amazing. Leaving this Long Island New York Wedding a must-see event. A sailcloth tent was set up behind the pool for an amazing wedding reception. And a gorgeous ceremony with an aisle flanked on both ends with gorgeous flower arches. Shannon walked down the aisle in a gorgeous Berta gown to Phil, who was crying tears of joy. They shared the most precious vows with each other and shared rings and a kiss to seal their love. Exiting through guests tossing flower petals and another kiss at the end of the aisle, their forever together started. Their wedding reception started with a cocktail hour around the pool with a mixologist and three custom cocktails to choose from. From cocktail hour guests entered the gorgeous sail cloth tent to their seats for a delicious meal. Friends and family toasting the couple’s happiness, first dances, and special songs were all part of the celebration, followed by a fun party of dancing! We absolutely adore Phil and Shannon and the love they share. From the very first phone call, we knew these two were going to be an unstoppable force together. We love their day and the love they share. It is such a great honor to be a part of their magical day.

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Quick Submission 2022-03-23

Q1: Tell us about your wedding! What was the inspiration behind your day? Did you have a
specific theme, style or color palette? Did you incorporate any cultural or religious traditions in
any part of your day? Romantic Summer Garden wedding was the theme we were going for. We wanted our wedding
to be beautiful, romantic and elegant, but also relaxed and fun - we wanted our guests to be
comfortable and feel at home. We stuck to a lot of whites, blues and neutrals throughout the
wedding. My Uncle Scott, who was the minister at my parents wedding 30 years ago, also officiated our
wedding. Q2: Let's talk wedding decor. How did you decorate your space for the ceremony and the
reception? Was any part of the decor DIY? For ceremony we chose the more intimate ceremony space at El Chorro, to make it seem more
like the garden feel we wanted. We chose white wooden chairs paired with the greenery and
floral archway and accented with white parasols and handheld fans to help with the Arizona
heat. In cocktail hour we decorated with a customized blue seating chart, blue accents on the gift and
sign in table, and a white bar to match the white linens. In the reception space we decorated with a beautiful custom dance floor wrap to match the bar
and our invitations. We had different shades of blue on the linens and stationery on the tables,
accented with white stone plates and gold flatware. The dance floor was a last minute decision,
and I am so glad we added it because it was so, special. Q3: What were the florals like in your wedding? Did you use flowers in any of your design
elements like the bridal bouquets, centerpieces or ceremony backdrop? Did they play an
important part in the overall style of your wedding? The florals were one of the pieces of the wedding I was most looking forward to and what many
of our decisions were made around. We had flowers and greenery in almost every aspect of the
wedding. For ceremony we had a beautiful greenery and floral arch as our backdrop, with floral
arrangements placed at the beginning of the aisle that was covered in white rose petals. In cocktail hour we had some flower arrangements on the gift table and bar, as well as two
larger floral pieces in front of the champagne tower. In the reception space we had beautiful romantic floral centerpieces, with floral at the
sweetheart table, as well as some greenery and floral hanging from chandeliers above the
dance floor. My bouquet, along with the bridesmaid’s bouquets matched the rest of flowers of the wedding
and were predominately white and green. Q4: Did you personalize the day in any way (food trucks, guest entertainment etc.)? What were
some of your favorite parts of your wedding? We personalized our day with a glam photo booth for our guests, as well as grilled cheese
sandwiches and tater tots for a late-night snack. Q5: Let's talk fashion. How did you both choose your wedding day look? Describe the looks in
detail. Based on my personality and pageant history, everyone expected me in the big, elaborate,
sparkly dress. I opted for classic and simple because I wanted the whole day, including our
attire, to truly be timeless. I wore a simple Carolina Herrera gown with buttons all down the
back, with a little bit of sparkle added on the most amazing Mira Zwillinger veil. Kyle wore a
custom blue suit with a blue floral tie, and a dress shirt adorned with his initials on the sleeves. To accessorize we also kept it very simple, I wore pear shaped earrings, with Kyle’s late
grandmothers ring that she gifted to me for my college graduation. Q6: How did you meet? Tell us about the proposal. Kyle and I met in middle school, in English class. We sat next to each other in History class and
developed a friendship. We started dating the summer going into our sophomore year of High
School. Our wedding day actually ended up being one day shy of exactly 10 years since our first
kiss. Our original wedding date, June 20, 2020 would have been 9 years to the day. We had been together for so long, so we talked about getting engaged a lot. Since our family is
so important to us, my only request was that both of our families were there. Kyle proposed on
Mother’s Day 2019 at Grayhawk Golf Club at a brunch planned for his mom, that my parents
ended up attending as well to surprise me. We spent the evening with my parents and his dad,
and truly had the most perfect day. Q7: What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day? The most anticipated and most special moment of our wedding day was seeing each other and
exchanging vows during our first look. Q8: Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you'd like to share with other
couples planning their day? Like everyone typically says, my advice is to truly be present in each moment, and soak in the
whole day, because it really goes by in the blink of an eye. Another piece of advice I have is if you are contemplating a larger bridal party – do it. It is
logistically a lot of work, and can of course get more expensive, but being able to spend the
whole day with our very best friends was such a blessing and made our wedding even more
special to us. Q9: How was working with your vendor team and what did you love about them? Our vendors were all incredible, we truly had a dream team. Throughout one postponement and
one change in venue, every single vendor was with us from start to finish. When we had to
postpone, we picked the day around our vendors because we couldn’t even fathom moving
forward if we didn’t have each and every one of them. If it were not for our planners, BTS Event Management, I think we would have thrown in the
towel and eloped. They helped us first choose a new day, and then a little while later choose a
new venue, all while keeping us calm. We had a very clear vision of what we wanted our
wedding to look and feel like but had no idea how to execute it. BTS understood exactly what
we were going for and put together the most incredible day, with the most incredible vendors. Without them, none of it would have been possible! Our photo and video team were AMAZING. Ashley, Molly, Luke and everyone else there to help
were so pleasant to be around and brought a sense of joy and excitement to our wedding day
that we did not know we needed. Not only did we love being around them, but they are seriously
so talented and far exceeded any expectations we had. Our wedding day was HOT, but from
looking at the photos and video you would never be able to tell. Their work individually is
incredible to say the least, but their work goes together so well that we felt like we could not
possibly have one without the other. We will cherish their artwork for the rest of our lives! Our florists were incredible as well. They worked so well with our planners to execute or vision,
and every arrangement truly was a work of art. I only wish that we could have saved all the
flowers to keep forever too!

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A Modern Day Green and White Wedding at The Mason Dallas

These dreamy Fall temps aren't the only thing getting us in the autumnal spirit! A floral adorned fireplace, an outfit change that'll have you green with envy, and a cozy indoor reception - today's wedding day inspo by Britt Jones Co. at The Mason Dallas is the perfect blueprint for a transitional wedding design. A summer color palette mixed with a cozy, warm setting? Yes please! It just doesn't get better than this, friends! Head on over to the full gallery by Brittany Clark Photography to see for yourself :)

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