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Peach, Light Blue, and Gray

Posted 03/12/2012 by Ami in inspiration boards \ 2 comments

After the 64 degree weather in Chicago this weekend, I think it’s safe to say spring is upon us!  And what better way to celebrate spring than with a light, airy, and elegant color palette befitting the season?  Pairing soft blue and dove gray with the palest of peach, this board is all about romantic details like flowing linens, fluffy …

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Real Weddings: Elise + Bill

I’m over the moon today to share Elise and Bill’s beyond gorgeous Michigan wedding!  Elise is the sister of my dear friend Natalie (the mastermind behind Pemberley Events), and her wedding was infused with so many charming handmade details and the most amazing organic, lush florals from Petal Play Design. The Blue Dress Barn in Benton Harbor, Michigan has such …

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Real Weddings: Rebecca + Travis

There’s something so cozy about a wedding in the woods and something so classic about a wedding on the water. Rebecca and Travis’ Maine wedding at Migis Lodge was a blend of classic and cozy with pretty and elegant details. After their ceremony on picturesque Lake Sebago, everyone moved over to the lodge for dinner, dancing, and Rebecca’s surprise for Travis: …

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Real Weddings: Cassi + Matt

Posted 01/17/2012 by Ami in classic weddings, real weddings \ 1 comment

Cassi and Matt were married at Log Cabin Church in Atlanta and had their reception in the southern style Primrose Cottage. Since the couple’s last name is King, Cassi incorporated crowns throughout the wedding, including an antique crown cake topper which is one of the most beautiful details of the day!  The slate blue and pink color palette is the …

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Real Weddings: Tory + Alex

While planning their destination wedding, Tory and Alex were graduating college and in the process of relocating… talk about a lot going on! The couple chose Newport, Rhode Island as their wedding destination because as a young girl Tory, who is from Boston, would visit Newport with her parents and always imagined herself married there, by the ocean.  Enlisting the help of Stephanie …

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Real Weddings: Jennifer + David

Posted 01/02/2012 by Ami in elegant weddings, real weddings \ 4 comments

Happy New Year and a huge welcome to all of you newly-engaged readers – CONGRATULATIONS!  We are absolutely giddy to welcome 2012, and we have two positively gorgeous weddings to kick things off!  Set in the beautiful gardens of a private home, Jennifer and David’s Beverly Hills wedding is intimate, romantic, and oh-so-elegant.  To complement the natural beauty of the …

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Real Weddings: Jen + Dan

Four words to describe Jen and Dan’s North Carolina wedding? Bea-u-ti-ful. Or maybe, oh my goodness beautiful? Sigh. Carolina Wedding Design did a phenomenal job with their reception! I’m gaga over their color palette of gray with the palest of sage and peach, and the draped fabric into the chandelier is absolutely stunning. Quintessential elegance and class with swoon-worthy florals by The Place for …

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Real Weddings: Skye + Alex

Sweet personal details, gorgeous photography, amazing flowers, and true, wholehearted love are the ingredients guaranteed to cook up a beautiful wedding and Skye and Alex’s Birmingham soiree has them all!  From the chuppah (handmade from a blanket crocheted by Skye’s great grandmother), to the something blue (blue buttons from one of her baby dresses lovingly sewn into Skye’s gown by …

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Mustard, Olive, and Dove

Posted 10/20/2011 by Ami in inspiration boards \ 6 comments

I love unique and unexpected color palettes and have always been a sucker for mustard yellow.  If you like your mustard with a little dose of urban and glam, pair it with olive, dove gray, and just a hint of coral and sparkly gold.  Perfect for a modern autumn wedding!

Top row: gemstone bangles from Kate Szabone Jewellery on etsy; coral and olive bouquet via …

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Real Weddings: Lindsey + Jeremy

Surrounded by family, friends, wildflowers, and an antique Ford pick-up truck, Lindsey and Jeremy were married at the Faith, Hope, & Charity Vineyard and Event Center in Terrebonne, Oregon. It was a stunning backdrop for Michelle Cross Photography who beautifully captured all the details of the day. I am utterly in love with the fantastic flowers by Blue Daffodil Flowers that included lemons and …

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Real Weddings: Erin + Jared

Erin and Jared were married at the Parador in Houston, Texas. Rather than having a specific theme or colors for their wedding, they used various wine details (corks for escort cards and wine bottles as table decor) as well as candlelight all over to create a romantic and intimate wedding. I’m in love with the gardens, such a pretty backdrop …

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Real Weddings: Erica + Josh

A “destination” wedding in Austin, TX, Erica and Josh invited friends from around the globe. Their wedding was filled with handmade details and heirlooms captured by Bonnie Berry Photography. From the veil and headpiece, the seating cards, menus, and the bridesmaids’ necklaces (made by the bride and her sister from their mother’s bead collection), the wedding was a true group …