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First of all- what is a firstlook? I forget there are wedding phrases that make sense to me, but that the rest of society has never heard of. Many times, the lingo of wedding planning can sound like another language. Sight Unseen This is a firstlook without the look.
Her primary dress was a custom design by Galleria Della Sposa. While her second dress, a sleek form-fitted halter gown for the evening, was a custom design by Maria Arciero Couture. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Floral Design: Rachel A. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
It was at this time that we had seen a blog post she had done from a wedding at Smith Farm Gardens. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Early on, we stumbled across Cora Jane Photography and fell head over heels with her photography style. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
The cake not only looked exquisite but also added a heartfelt and personal element to the celebration.[/field] field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]After their firstlook, the couple shared a deeply intimate moment by reading their vows privately to each other.
Delicate, all-white floral arrangements created an enchanting atmosphere, while touches of greenery in the bridesmaid dresses, table decor, and escort board added a fresh, airy vibrance. Intricate lace details in the linens and my weddingdress evoked a sense of classic, royal sophistication.
Like so many girls before me, I loved the timeless beauty of Grace Kelly’s weddingdress, but I thought that the skirt in particular would look too heavy and structured on me, and I wanted the lightness of a lace bodice to continue into the skirt. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]The private vow exchange, held just after the couples firstlook, was an incredibly special and intimate moment of the day. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Instead of slow dancing for their first dance they entered with, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston and saved their slow dance, “One day Tonight” by Hoah Thompson for their last dance of the night! My sister in law had one too and we both got ready in her reconstructed dress!
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During the ceremony, along with her veil, she attached draped sleeves that were an extension of the dress pattern. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
From the initial sketch hand drawn by Lihi Zwillinger to the firstlook with her groom, the gown was executed to perfection, and made the bride feel her most elegant self on her wedding day.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Whimsical Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
The couple worked with the planning team at Amanda Rose Weddings to concoct a design that was filled with candlelight, towering floral compotes of orchids, and local foliage. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Revelry was where all the bridesmaids purchased their dresses from. Emma knew she wanted the dresses to be satin, so the girls had an elegant look to them. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
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[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Nicolle and Edmundo envisioned a wedding day that was both classic and timeless, with a heartfelt focus on family. Their 2-year-old daughter, Mia, played a special role as the adorable flower girl, even taking part in the emotional firstlook.
Chelle | Event Planning: Kate Whelan Events | Floral Design: Max Gill | WeddingDress: Anne Barge | Wedding Shoes: Nodaleto | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Nicholas the Label | Catering: Ceci’s Gastronomia | Lighting: Illuminate Events Inc. | Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance . |
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Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Regis, Washington, DC | Beauty: Behind The Veil | Rentals: White Glove Rentals | Rentals: Nuage Designs | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola Style Me Pretty , %%11pm31UTC[2025]%%. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
The inclusion of butterflies throughout the wedding wasnt just a design choiceit was a deeply personal and heartfelt reminder of love, loss, and the spirit of her sister watching over them on their special day. The bride even had a cutout from her mother’s dress sown into her weddingdress as a butterfly.
A timeless, v-neck ballgown with a beautiful oversized bow in the back served as her main weddingdress. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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[/field] [/section] [board_carousel title=”Getting Ready”] [/board_carousel] [board_carousel title=”FirstLook”] [/board_carousel] [section title=”The Fashion”] [field title=”Wedding Gown”] I had two weddingdresses and they were both my dream dresses.
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field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Bella Bridesmaid dresses in the style Francine and the color Ice. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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I knew I would feel calm again once I was holding hands with Giovann, and even though we did a firstlook this moment still felt as if we didnt; it was the separation in those few minutes while he stood there before me that made the day feel so real. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance .
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field] [field title=”Special Detail #3″]I surprised Nick with a sentimental gift to open during our firstlook that I had kept up my sleeve for some time! I was able to track down the receipt from our first date 5 years ago, which I had framed through Framebridge. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
The lyrics reflected how we savored every moment of our wedding day, which felt like it passed in slow motion amidst the whirlwind of celebrations. field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]FirstLooks: The firstlooks were unforgettable highlights of our day. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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