Today I have a wedding that I love, love, love to share with you! Abi + Adam were married in September at an old summer camp in New Hampshire. Just looking at the photos of their beautiful day, captured by Boro Creative Visions, brings a HUGE smile to my face! I adore the laid back vibe, the bridesmaids’ emerald dresses, the colorful florals, and Abi + Adam’s sweet pup Timber, just to name a few things.
The bride Abi was sweet enough to share some details about the day with us…
The inspiration for our wedding has definitely shaped itself over the course of planning it. There were a couple of things that we knew right of the bat. Those things being that, it was going to be outside and this was not going to be an over the top formal, or incredibly traditional ceremony/reception. This is why we chose an old summer camp in Lyme, NH (now owned by family friends) to have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception!
We were inspired by our shared love for the outdoors, which is what brought us both out to Jackson, WY, where we met. I guess if there is a theme, it would include words like, campy, outdoorsy, rustic, antique, casual, and a little bit of western to represent where we met and live.
Annnd a few words about how they included Timber. If you read this blog often, you will know I am a complete and utter sucker for all things puppy:)…
When we decided that the wedding would be in NH, there was no question Timber would be making the trip east with us from Wyoming. Three years back, Adam and I, made a, as my Mom warned, “huge commitment”, and adopted Timber. Timber, you could say, married us to each other for the rest of his dog life:) He made us a family. He is apart of “us”. So, of course he would be apart of our wedding! However, we weren’t sure just how involved, he would be. During the ceremony, Timber sat quietly at the edge of woods that were our backdrop, eyes glued to the treetops, oblivious to his parents, or so we thought. When it came time for our vows, Adam and I stepped forward to hold hands. In doing so, Timber immediately broke from his squirrel trance and trotted over to us. Standing at our feet, looking up at us with a smile and wagging tail, it was like he knew that mom and dad were doing something that he couldn’t miss. Not to sound cheesy but, I will anyway, it was perfect-just like him.
Here’s some final (and really good!) advice from Abi..
Chill out and don’t do leave anything to be done the day before. If you’re getting married on Saturday then, Thursday is the last day that you should do anything wedding-wise. I did not do this and that’s my one regret. I felt like I was in a dead sprint until the very end. Friday, should be for taking it all in and spending the extra time with friends and family. If you still have stuff to do then, you’ll be like me, a distracted mess! Slow it down and enjoy. Oh yea, and make sure to grab some dessert before it gets devoured! That way, when you’re looking back at pictures, you’re not salivating and imagining just how good those s’mores cupcakes must have tasted! It doesn’t matter how many you order, people go crazy with bite sized desserts.
Vendors:
Photographer: Boro Creative Visions
Bride’s Dresses: Melissa Sweet from The White Dress By the Shore + Free People
Bridesmaid Dresses: Tibi from Bella Clothing & Shoes
Hair: Belleza Beauty Salon
Flowers: Bouquets by Morgan Perrone at Valley Flower Company + Centerpieces home grown by bride’s Mom and put together by wonderful friends and family.
Desserts: Cupcake Queen + Umpleby’s Bakery
Caterer: The Moonshine Inn
Band:
Tent + Rentals: Rain or Shine Tent Company
Signs: The bride’s cousin, Ms. Mary Arnold
Seat Assignment Door: Nancy “freehand” Tehan
Linens: Linens at Occasions
Kristine + Eddie did such a great job of infusing their retro inspired wedding with style, personality and heritage. I love all the custom art they had created especially for the day, including the skate board decks for the groomsmen, the guestbook, custom candle favors, and my favorite, the cut-out tattooed lady and man photobooth board! I can never resist taking a photo when I see one of those:) Plus, they had an ice cream cart stop by for their guests after the ceremony. Yum! The whole bash was captured beautifully by their photographer Jen, of Jennifer Williams Photography.
Vendors:
Photographer: Jennifer Williams Photography
Flowers: Log Cabin Florist
Bridesmaid Dresses: Stop Staring
Ceremony Venue: St. Josephs
Reception Venue: Private Jome
Hair Stylist: Gianna Lidgett + Clair Perez of Curl Up & Dye Salon
Make-up Artist: Michelle Schreiber of Tru Skin & Body
Getting Ready Hotel: The Padre Hotel
Happy Tuesday, lovelies! Are you ready for a beautiful wedding absolutely drenched in dreamy romance? Then today is your lucky day! I have a real gem to share with you, sent over by my sweet friend Abi of Abi Q Photography. Brady and Natalie were married in Arizona with a backdrop of adobe and catci (I heart catci). I am always a sucker for blush florals, but the pops of red in Natalie’s bridesmaid bouquets are fantastic! As you know from my petal, ruby + gold post last week, I’m a big fan of pairing pale pink and red!
Vendors:
Photographer:
Bride’s Dress: Tara Keely designed by Lazaro
Sash on Bride’s Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Bride’s Shoes: Vera Wang
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale
Groom’s Suit: DKNY
Flowers: Fiori Floral Design
Paper Goods: Dripping With Ink Designs
Fans: BHLDN
DJ: MT sounds
It’s Mexico week on The Loveliest Day! Next week I will be heading to the sandy beaches of Cabo for our first vacation in almost two years, and I am SO excited! In honor of that, each day this week there will be a post with a little Mexican flair. To start the week off with a bang, I have Kate + Matt’s gorgeous San Jose Del Cabo wedding to share with you, captured by Carly Mitchell Photography. I adore Kate’s Carol Hannah dress, so perfect for this destination wedding!
Vendors:
Venue: Cabo Surf Hotel, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
Photographer: Carly Mitchell Photography
Planner: Muriel Olsen from Fiestas Los Cabos
Bride’s Dress: Carol Hannah
Veil: Vera Wang
Bride’s Shoes: Lanvin
Earings: B’jewel
Groom’s Attire: J.Crew
Love Letter Card: The Naked Squirrel
All other details designed/handmade by the bride.
Today I have a cute and crafty Ohio wedding for you, sent over by Abby Troxell for Mary Wyar Photography! Caitlin and Andre worked together with their generous friends and family to create a DIY laden affair that was overflowing with love. My favorite part has to be the cheerful blue rickshaw adorned with a just married sign and trailing cans. Such a unique take on the classic getaway car!
Vendors:
Photographer: Abby Troxell for Mary Wyar Photography
Venue: Mansion View Inn, Toledo Ohio
Bride’s Dress: Oleg Cassini
Bride’s Shoes: Custom Converse
Bride’s Clutch: Betsey Johnson
Flowers, Buttons, Invites, Programs: DIY by the couple
Table Numbers: Mother of the Groom
Stamp of Couple Used on Invite + Buttons: Lilimandrill
Rickshaw + Animal Table Number Holders: Doug Kampfer
Banner on Front Porch of Mansion: Olive Tree Handmade
This chic Palm Springs affair was sent over by Sara of onelove photography, and it’s a real gem! Michelle and Brian wanted to put their personal stamp on their wedding day by infusing elements from both of their cultures. Michelle’s Chinese background was displayed through their wedding color, red, which is lucky in Chinese culture. They also consulted a Chinese fortune teller to help find the most fortuitous date to get married! As a nod to Brian’s Jewish heritage, they danced the Horah at the end of the night. I adore the way they expressed themselves as a couple, and the gorgeous details they chose to include in their day. That red and white striped tent at the reception? Hello, amazing!
Vendors:
Photographer: onelove photography
Venue: Colony Palms Hotel
Coordinator: Fancy by Nancy
Caterer: Purple Palm Restaurant at the Colony Palms
Flowers: Danielle Rowe of Brown Paper Design
Videography: Well Spun Wedding Films
DJ: Brian Lee of Elevated Pulse Productions
Dress Designer: Jenny Yoo
Makeup Artist:
Hair Stylist: Amy Draughn
Cake: Over the Rainbow Cupcakes
Jewelry: 14 Karats
Lighting: Signature Party Rentals
Officiant: Haley Fisher
Shoe Designer: Jimmy Choo
Stationery: Minted
Hair Accessory: Modage Floral
Acoustic Guitarist: Eric Brown
Handmade Fan Programs and Menus: Citrine Designs
Photo Booth: Snapz
Custom Fortune Cookies: Chocolate Fortunes