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    Tuesday, May, 22, 2012 at 12:00 pm

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    I’m head over heels in love with the gorgeous photos from this styled shoot captured by Jodi Miller Photography and styled by Amber + Emily of Amber Karson Events. Love the mix of ferns, terrariums, succulents and tulle used in a super traditional space. Super romantic don’t you think?

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    green and pink bouquet

    urban romance bride

    urban romance bride

    tulle canopy with hanging terrariums

    urban romance bride and groom

    urban romance bride and groom

    urban romance feathery hair clip

    urban romance bride and groom

    urban romance green tablescape

    urban romance succulent in bowl

    urban romance birdcage greens

    urban romance

    urban romance

    urban romance ferns

    urban romance ferns

    laser cut flower cake

    mint petal cake

    How stunning are all these cakes by Charm City Cakes! Love them.

    laser cut flower cake

    laser cut flower cake

    gold wedding cake

    bride and groom balloons

    bride and groom balloons

    bride and groom balloons

    Fun super 8mm film put together of the day by Brad Bennett of Shaking Hands Productions.

    Be sure to also check out the photos from Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography over on Wedding Chicks! So fun to see how different photographers capture the same event. :)

    photography: Jodi Miller Photography // event designer:  Amber Karson + Emily Butler of Amber Karson Events // venue:  Parks House // florals:  Morgan Walker of Petals and Hedges // floor terrarium: Ginko Gardens // hair + makeup:  Emily Garbee of Body Works Salon & Spa // bridal gown + accessories:  Carine’s Bridal Atelier (dress designers were Rivini & Liancarlo) // additional hair pieces:  Lo Boheme // gown stylist:  Gabrielle Lehimdijian of GL Styling // cakes: Charm City Cakes // cinematography:  Brad Bennett of Shaking Hands Productions // rental items: Party Rental, LTD // calligraphy:  Arney Walker Calligraphy // garters:  The Garter Girl // ribbon: Midori Inc. // monogrammed plates: Preppy Plates // models:  Bre Chang and Sara & Todd Ernst

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    Southern Charm Wedding: Christina + Jonathan

    Monday, May, 14, 2012 at 11:00 am

    bride and groom giant balloon

    Christina + Jonathan wanted their wedding to represent their love for the south with lots of personal + handmade touches. They found the perfect venue at the Vesuvius Vineyards in Iron Station, North Carolina. To bring in their own personal touches, Jon and his dad built the farm tables for dinner and the DJ table. Ginger from Hey Love Events and Christina made the linen runners for the tables as well as the tassels that were strung behind the DJ table, photo-booth, and balloon seen above – and if you love those, we have a DIY to make the tassels here :). Christina’s grandmother made pecan treats as favors for everyone too! Truly a family affair. Thanks so much to Alively Photography for sending this wedding my way and congrats to Christina + Jonathan!

    floral wedding invitation

    wooden wedding sign

    bride and groom

    bride and groom

    pink and mint bouquet

    bride and giant white balloon

    crew dusty shale bridesmaid dresses

    Our wedding day was so memorable and special for Jonathan and me. We chose the venue because it had southern charm and truly felt like home! We planned to have an outdoor ceremony and a covered reception, but when the weekend came with forecasted storms and blistery weather, we had to make some adjustments. In the end, it was more fun and magical than I could have ever expected - even with all of the rain!

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    floral wedding programs

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    outdoor ceremony

    outdoor ceremony

    outdoor ceremony

    outdoor ceremony

    outdoor ceremony

    Processional: Blue Skies by Noah and the Whale

    Recessional: Let's Just Dance by Jonathan Hussey (the groom) Played by the band

    First Dance: No One's Gonna Love You More Than I Do by Cee Lo Green

    cheers wedding banner

    mind and pink tablescape

    mind and pink tablescape

    mind and pink tablescape

    photo booth lion mask

    wedding cakes

    wedding cakes

    first dance

    photo booth

    sparkler exit

    My advice to brides who are busy planning: stay true to your heart & throw a rockin' party! We loved incorporating things that were important to us in our wedding. Our recessional song was a song that Jonathan and I wrote together when we first started dating, and the favors were made by my Grandmother. Get all of your planning done ahead of time, hand over the reigns day-of, and enjoy your wedding for what it is: a celebration!

    photography: Alively Photography // venue: Vesuvius Vineyards Iron Station, North Carolina // event design + planner + florist: Hey Love Events // invites + bunting: Lauren Calnin // caterer: Michael Crimi of Starlight Catering // dress: Galina // shoes: Aldo // bridesmaid dresses: J.Crew // flower girl dress: Olive & Fern // dj: Brandon Willet // cake: Honey Pie Catering
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    Banksy Inspired Wedding: Mary + Clay

    Thursday, April, 26, 2012 at 6:15 am

    banksy wedding

    Mary + Clay really wanted to have a wedding “on their own terms” and although it may have seemed insignificant, the street artist Banksy was a good reminder for them to not get caught up in the institution. Since they knew they wanted to design the invitations themselves, Mary wrote the text and Clay found the perfect Banksy design to bring it together – his famous Balloon Girl. :) They even continued the red balloon element throughout their wedding day and I just love that Mary wore bright red lipstick with her white dress – which was her mother’s handmade japanese gown.

    From Mary, “People say that planning a wedding is stressful for the couple, but I felt like it brought us closer together and fostered trust in our relationship in a way we hadn’t been through before. I loved it!” So great to hear Mary + congrats to you and Clay! Big thanks to Morgan Trinker for the lovely photos.

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    bride wearing red lipstick

    bride wearing red lipstick

    first look

    bride and groom

    white and green bouquet

    bridesmaids wearing blue dresses

    green and white bouquet

    Processional: Bridal Party: Which Way Your Heart Will Go by Mason Jennings; Bride: Cupid by Otis Redding

    Recessional: Just Like Heaven by The Cure

    First Dance: Only You by Yazoo

    smog shoppe ceremony

    smog shoppe ceremony

    Neither of us likes to be the center of attention, so walking down the aisle and reading our vows in front of a whole lot of people, on top of the build up from the whole morning made me pretty nervous. I remember not being able to look at anyone but clay as i walked down the aisle. I just wanted it to be him and me. But the moment it was over, we ran outside together to take a few photos and i just remember being SO HAPPY. I was with my husband. We relaxed for the first time. It was truly the best moment of the day.

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    banksy inspired wedding

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    banksy wedding red balloons

    We tried to make each thing personal to us or handmade. We took things we love, like the san bitter bottles, and added lavender to make the name place cards. The gifts we gave were peanuts from Clay’s hometown and maple syrup from mine.

    wedding favors, peanuts

    first dance banksy wedding

    My advice would be to figure out what's most important to you. We cared A LOT about the venue, the food, and the photographer so this is where we wanted to spend our resources. We knew that we'd have to cut corners in other places, but luckily it worked with what we wanted...hand making a lot of things, doing a DIY photobooth, using recycled wine & perrier bottles for vases, and not spending a lot on decor (although the venue was so beautiful we didn't have to).

    Also, take the time to remember the little things. It's easy to get wrapped up in all of the many things you have to do when planning a wedding. Clay and I made a point to check in and ask ourselves if we were getting caught up in the madness and series of check lists, or if WE really wanted something. (*PS we were THRILLED to discover that our FIRST CHOICE photographer was not only affordable but more affordable to fly in than hiring local. that's what you get when you live in LA...)

    photography: Morgan Trinker Photography // venue: Smog Shoppe // floral design: Saint Germain Flowers // wedding dress: vintage (mom’s handmade japanese gown) // shoes: vera wang lavender // hair + makeup: Melissa Christine // groom suit: Ralph Lauren black label suit // invitations + paper goods: design by the couple, printed by Cards and Pockets // catering: Loteria! Grill // cake: homemade by our moms! (wakako’s cheesecake with blueberry jam & lynda’s brownies) // music: david azzoni AKA dj tkat from brooklyn, NY

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