Summer weddings on the sea are some of the most gorgeous events. With the rolling waves and soft beaches as a backdrop, not a lot can obscure the beauty of a nautical wedding. We love subtle nods to the sailing life like groomsmen in Sperry Top-Siders or an anchor imprinted on an invitation or program.
Sperry’s, Sailboat, Invitation, Ring pillow, Bridesmaids, Nautical bathing suit, Anchor invitation, Place setting, Headband, Wedding cake
Fringe: what was hippie-chic in the ’70′s has a bold new look. We love how fringe is so versatile. From the high fashion of the Oscar de la Renta runway to the DIY-inspired Martha Stewart escort cards, fringe provides flirtatious movement and fresh texture. What do you think – would you dare try this modernized retro trend?
Black fringed gown, Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012, Balloons, Escort Cards, White fringe gown, Street fashion, Fringe pillow, Fringe themed wedding, Invitation suite, Garland
Linear prints, geometric shapes, and clean design are all emphasized in the art deco style that we so love for 2012. Originating around the time of the flapper, art deco has come to symbolize modern sculptural design as seen in the Chrysler Building from the late 1920′s to the Etro runway in 2012. Art deco continues to influence the event and wedding worlds in embellished gowns, t-strap heels, and styled tablescapes. What’s not to love?
Jenny Packham wedding gown, Christian Louboutin heels, Letterpress invite, Wallpaper, Alexander Wang gown, Etro runway, Carolina Herrera runway, Tablescape & Gown, Cake
We’re so excited to share this fabulous shoot captured by the lovely Jen Fariello! With the view from Pippin Hill Farm and Winery as our backdrop, we couldn’t quite go wrong with this envisioned evening. Our color palette was rife with the toned down blues, silvers, pinks, golds, and icy whites that reflect the soft coolness of dusk or twilight.
Our wedding couple walks towards an open, white doorway, hung with two cascading bouquets of hydrangeas, dahlias, and garden greenery. Off-white chiavari chairs set a perfect contrast to the dark blues and greens of the Virginia hillside. Warm, red-brown ceremony benches fill to the end of the aisle, adding some visual variation.
The wedding table is seated with golden-brown cross back chairs. Slate placemats and light blue earthenware beckon guests to get comfortable at this warm and inviting spread. Woven down the center of the table is an array of sliver and silver-patina vases reflected by a single, beveled-edge mirror table runner. A trio of etched glasses is set at each place, looking almost frosted from afar. The final touch is a few votives set in sea-green tinted glasses. The scene is romantic, elegant, and inviting all at the same time.
Venue: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard// Florist: Pat’s Floral Design// Photographer: Jen Fariello// Rentals: Festive Fare
Kelli Brooks and Randall Scheri had a late-Spring wedding at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their event was a lush, green, and reverent celebration of the season.
With under a hundred guests, Kelli and Randall were able to keep the ceremony intimate in Clifton’s “Croquet Lawn”—an English-style, cultivated garden enclosed in white lattice. The Inn’s many elegant yet accessible rooms were woven with tables for the after-ceremony meal. Dining tables were set with a variety of flowers in pink, green, beige, and lavender, laid out simply and mixed with dark violet flowers, which added complexity and depth. The tablecloths were a subdued gold, overlaid with glimmering sage and deep aqua toppers. One of the themes of this wedding was definitely comfort: clean and cozy settees staged on the outside patio welcomed guests outside to a lush, green yard, and more casual cocktail and dining tables for mingling. The guests left with locally-made artisan chocolates—something to take home and savor the event days later.
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Clifton Inn// Catering: Clifton Inn// Rentals:Festive Fare// Hair and Makeup: Moxie// Band: Pheonix// Florals:Floral Images and Pat’s Floral Design // Photography: Jen Fariello// Videographer: Aaron Watson// Lighting and AV: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Tent: Skyline Tent // Favors: Gearhart’s Chocolate//Printed Materials: Good Press Paper Co.// Calligraphy: Ginny Rogan
Soft, feminine, and utterly romantic, ruffles have been gracing the aisles of weddings since brides have been craving a bit of drama on their big day. While a frilly, ruffled gown may remind you of the girly tea parties of your youth, you can keep your look modern by choosing fluttery layers that are a bit deconstructed. We love Marchesa’s ruffled gowns in luxe fabrics; they are a perfect example of dramatic ruffles with a bit of an edge.
BHLDN wedding gown by Elizabeth Messina, Marchesa, Ruffled sleeve with champagne, Anthropologie shower curtain, White wedding cake via 100 Layer Cake, Ruffled bridesmaid dresses, Table decor, Ruffled wedding cake via Wedding Chicks, BHLDN bolero, Love wedding cake, Ruffled sleeve, Christian Louboutin heels
This next Easton couple took classic to a whole new level of refined elegance with their wedding. Keturah Bracey and Jay Horine were married at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia on a beautiful Spring day. The couple started off their wedding weekend with family and close friends at welcome and rehearsal dinners at Farmington Country Club. The indoor and outdoor tables at the welcome were staged with the full bounty of the spring and summer harvest: baskets of strawberries, peppers, and beets mixed with vases of Swiss Chard and wildflowers—all set across gingham and Vera Bradley tablecloths. The rehearsal dinner was aglow in sparkling simplicity: silver tablecloths with silver candelabra centerpieces surrounded by groupings of pink, white, and yellow roses in a sunlit room.
On the day itself, the bounty of nature was a continuing theme, with table centerpieces of all heights projecting calla lilies, roses, and orchids—all white!—up to the tented celling above. Flowers of every variety seemed to bound right off the escort table, the dining tables, and even the wedding cake! The tablecloths, the bridesmaids dresses, and the groomsmen’s ties were all glimmering sheens of navy and baby blue. In the candle-lit outdoors tent, navy-blue-draped tables stretched forth to a white-and-blue-checked dance floor accented with a single white wedding cake. A stark, simple centerpiece for an utterly classic affair!
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Clifton Inn// Catering: Clifton Inn// Rentals:Festive Fare// Furniture: A Vista Events// Printed Materials: Rock Paper Scissors // Hair and Makeup: Moxie// Band: Leggz // Wedding Cake: Sylvia Weinstock Cakes// Florals:Floral Images// Photography: Jen Fariello// Videographer: Ian’s Creations// Lighting and AV: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Tent: Skyline Tent
Metallic detailing at events and weddings certainly add a bit of modern glamor. Nothing is more true about one of the more unique metals: copper. With its slightly rosy hue, copper graced some of our favorite spring runways and has become a new staple in metal hardwares; we love Anthropologie’s ode to this hue in its dining chair and flatware!
Anthropologie chair, Cake via Style Me Pretty, Makeup source unknown, Copper heels, Invitation suite, Anthropologie flatware, Copper vases source unknown, Copper champagne bottle, Bathroom, Men’s shoes, Bathtub, Norman Ambrose Spring 2012
Sara Payne and Matt Barber were married on June 18th at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards in North Garden, Virginia. These Boulder, Colorado residents decided to make it back home to Virginia for a gorgeous, farm-to-table celebration with family and friends. Avid outdoors lovers, Sara and Matt wanted to weave elements of the local and the organic into the night from start to finish. After walking down the aisle towards a picturesque Blue Ridge Mountain panorama, the couple invited guests inside to a lush, natural reception in Pippin’s main hall. A few large trees (installed just for the occasion) were strung with lanterns and lit with candles, throwing an earthy and joyous warmth over the diners below. Rustic farm tables were spread with potted plants, cacti, mosses, and more glowing lanterns, and set off with warm, azure earthenware. Later, guests were invited back outside for fresh donuts from the Carpe Donut food cart and DIY s’more fixings next to a roaring fire.
We especially loved the Sara & Matt personalized labels on the wine bottles, the handmade groomsmen’s ties, and the delicious, Southern comfort food!
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard// Catering: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard// Rentals:Festive Fare// Printed Materials: Rock Paper Scissors // Hair and Makeup: Moxie// Band: Attraction // Wedding Cake: Maliha Creations// Florals: Pat’s Floral Design// Photography: Holland Photo Arts// Videographer:Exist N Motion Films// Lighting and AV: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Late Night Snack: Carpe Donut
Overwhelmingly white and accented in vibrant baby blues, this next Real Wedding was a luscious and classic affair…and perfect for Spring! Taylor and Rob were married on May 1st at the University of Virginia’s campus chapel—the school is Rob’s alma mater. The couple emphasized their ties to this picturesque locale, from the embroidered belts that served as groomsmen’s gifts, to the stunning, neo-classical backdrop for their photos. (The groomsmen even made a pre-ceremony stop at a notorious, local burger joint to grab a celebratory bite!). The reverent service was the perfect match for these two, with a run of flickering votives on the altar and simple white programs (tied with a sliver of blue ribbon) waiting in the pews.
Following the service, the whole party headed over to Keswick Hall, where Mr. and Mrs. were greeted with a rousing welcome. Taylor and Rob’s joy and charisma were apparent throughout the night: guests were invited to treat their sweet tooth at a whimsical, all-white candy bar; and, instead of table numbers, seating was organized by the couple’s favorite songs.
Taylor and Rob made their getaway into an awaiting vintage car through a dazzling procession of sparklers, family, and friends. Dressed down in the same white and blue palette that characterized the rest of their wedding, Taylor and Rob really brought the day full circle!
Please take a moment to enjoy these stunning photos compliments of Holland Photo Arts!!!
Ceremony Location: University of Virginia Chapel// Reception Venue: Keswick Hall// Catering: Keswick Hall // Rentals: Festive Fare// Printed Materials: // Calligraphy: // Hair and Makeup: Moxie// Band: The Adrian Duke Project// Wedding Cake: // Florals: Pat’s Floral Design// Photography: Holland Photo Arts// Videographer: Ian’s Creations// Lighting: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Tent: Virginia Tent Rental
