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JANUARY 8, 2025

Every detail, from the bridesmaids’ dresses to the complete stationery suite, was meticulously coordinated. The watercolor invitations set the tone with their delicate, hand-painted designs, seamlessly carried through to the menus, room signs, place cards, and ceremony programs.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Adrianna and Zachary’s wedding at the Ritz in Paris was a dreamy affair, carefully curated to embody elegance and romance. But it was Adrianna’s custom Cucculelli Shaheen dress that truly stole the show on her wedding day.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

While researching, she came across Show Me Your Mumu’s wedding line and fell in love with the ‘Show Me The Ring Crisp”, which was a soft grey tone.[/field] It made a bold statement as guests took their seats, making it the perfect last-minute decision that transformed the ceremony space.[/field]

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JANUARY 15, 2025

field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Marco, a charismatic Italian with a rich accent, officiated our ceremony against the breathtaking backdrop of the lake. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog It had decorations of fresh flowers.[/field]

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JANUARY 23, 2024

The first dance wedding dress designer was Nadine Merabi and it was done in lace and sequins. I had been scouring the internet for a tea-length bridal dress for our first dance but couldn’t find anything that I loved. The reception/late-night wedding dress designer was Berta, and the dress was tulle.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

The dress was Huntleigh by Jane Hill and the Veil is Hartley by Untamed Petals[/field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”] Each bridesmaid was encouraged to choose black attire that suited their style and body type, resulting in a beautifully diverse mix of looks. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

They used flowers such as ranunculus, roses, sweet peas, lunaria, baby’s breath and hydrangea all throughout the wedding. The ceremony space had a serene and ethereal ambiance, with natural light filtering through the surrounding greenery. The couple loved the idea of having statement elements that felt unique and original.

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MARCH 7, 2025

She then repurposed the ceremony flowers and utilized them for the reception room, tables, and cake-cutting moment. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Marisa took our inspiration and created a green and white floral composition that climbed up and around the stone altar.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Although we used mostly local vendors we decided to fly in Liz Banfield, who photographed our entire wedding weekend, from our private family church ceremony on Thursday through to our exit on Saturday night. Pat accessorized with a pair of Gucci loafers and a watch I gave him as a wedding gift.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As guests arrived at the ceremony, they were greeted with sparkling wine decorated with flowers. We had two separate inspirations for the ceremony and the reception. For the ceremony, we wanted a natural vibe to blend with the breathtaking backdrop, especially since both our guests and the bridal party were in colorful attire.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Natalie originally envisioned herself wearing a wedding gown with touches of blue and organza fabric. It was at that moment that Natalie decided to have her rehearsal dinner dress be her touch of blue and her wedding gown would be all ivory. She loved how the lace was romantic yet still modern.

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APRIL 2, 2025

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 wedding dress as a butterfly.

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MARCH 26, 2025

She knew she wanted her dress to be timeless and romantic but still unexpected. The mix of silk fabrics and sequins glowed in the golden hour of the ceremony. Mini Passed Beignets were the hit for wedding guests on the dance floor, and for the signature cocktails, Madeline and Connor opted for his Old Fashioned and her Aperol Spritz.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

White floristics beautifully contrasted with a dark frame of reception dinner structure, while gold cutlery elevated the entire look[/field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]Classic white 4-tier wedding cake decorated with floral elements.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog

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JUNE 19, 2024

After realizing that the dress she found online was her dream dress and the one she wanted, Julianne and her family drove 12 hours the next day to NYC to the Pronovias store and that’s where she finally was able to get her dream dress. The bow tie for the groom was from Brackish Bow ties. Mathews, SC.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Don’t Forget The Rule Of Thumb Of How To Calculate Budget: The total price (including taxes/gratuities) from the wedding proposal is 50% of your total wedding budget (if it includes venue + food + liquor + furniture), Hotel Venue: Venue + Food + Liquor + Furniture = 50% of total wedding budget And if it’s a DIY venue, then calculate your (..)

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Liba instantly fell in love with the floral pattern, pearl details, and bow that could be easily added to the back of the dress after the ceremony for a reception/transformation reveal. They knew they wanted to share this dessert on their wedding day and were thrilled when Le Farfalle agreed to make it.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

My wedding earrings were custom made by Dee Ruel of Charleston, and my shoes were from Something Bleu. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”] At both weddings, I walked down the aisle to “Multiplied” by NeedtoBreathe. My pastor, Buster Brown, officiated both of our wedding ceremonies.

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APRIL 22, 2024

For the ceremony at Rosecliff Mansion , we embraced a distinctive approach, positioning Cara & Jesse at the top of the lawn steps with the mansion as their backdrop, departing from the traditional waterfront orientation. Inspired by Grace Kelly, Cara searched for a dress with fine lace details and delicate sleeves.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Her strapless Anne Barge wedding dress included a textured fabric inspired with a subtle preppy stripe and oversized bow at the back. She also altered her mother’s wedding dress, which she wore for the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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MAY 1, 2024

field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]I am big on traditional church ceremonies! Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) for the seating of the mothers; Canon in D (Pachelbel) for the wedding party processional; Here Comes the Bride (Wagner) for the Bridal processional. He is so thoughtful.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The rehearsal dinner outfit was Tom Ford. The rehearsal dinner included tropical foliage: Birds of Paradise, Palmetto, Areca Palm, and Monstera. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”] David Kimbell, with Hilton Head Entertainment, played guitar for the ceremony music.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

[/field] [/section] [board_carousel title=”Getting Ready”] [/board_carousel] [board_carousel title=”Bridal Portraits”] [/board_carousel] [board_carousel title=”Flat Lays”] [/board_carousel] [section title=”The Fashion”] [field title=”Wedding Gown”] Wedding Dress by Oscar De La Renta.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]We knew we wanted a fall wedding, so wanted the colors to reflect fall vibes – wanted jewel tones mixed with earthy tones (plums, burnt orange, mixed with a lot of greenery).[/field] Fun, flirty and a little unexpected!

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APRIL 11, 2024

Awestruck by the caliber of their offerings and truly charmed by everything on their grounds, they knew from that day that Fearrington would be a top contender for their eventual wedding (even then, they were confidently optimistic about getting married). And the Fearrington team delivered time and time again!

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JULY 1, 2024

[/field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”] Marek work a bespoke tuxedo and cream dinner jacket, the latter inspired by the commencement attire at Georgetown Prep. Chef Juan Zavala at Mont La Salle kicked off the weekend with an incredible rehearsal dinner featuring some of our favorite dishes — salmon and risotto.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Without trying the dress on, Chiara went to Kinsley James in Los Angeles and ordered the ‘Bronte’ from WONÁ Concept. Floral patterns and different materials that matched the colors of the wedding were encouraged.[/field] Members of both sides of the family gave readings, and Chiara’s aunt sang during the ceremony.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The strapless gown has shimmering fabric and a subtle floral lace pattern over the bodice, trailing down to the top of the wedding dress skirt. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Spring , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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MARCH 26, 2025

Their celebration in Portugal came after their traditional Nigerian wedding celebration that they had had before. They have exquisite taste and are both very interested in modern art, which was felt throughout the ceremony. This venue gives any wedding an exclusive and elevated feel. The couple is from the UK.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Try to make the wedding a weekend affair! Spend time greeting guests and family during the rehearsal dinner and pre wedding events so you can soak up time together (as a couple) on the wedding day. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance

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JANUARY 23, 2024

[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] The bride wanted an elegant outdoor affair that matched her sexy, fun, and flirty style—the wedding weekend started with an intimate rehearsal dinner at Merriman’s in Honolulu, Hawai’i. The bride called it “Berriman’s at Merriman’s.”

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JUNE 26, 2024

Vincenzo Dascanio brought their vision to life from their simple, yet impactful ceremony design to their breathtaking reception in the glass house from Privitera. The day time, color fireworks were for when they exchanged their first kiss at the ceremony and the night time display for their cake cutting.

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APRIL 4, 2024

With so many of their guests traveling down to the southeast for the wedding, it was important to share a bit of North Carolina with everyone, so authentic Southern hospitality was at the forefront of every decision. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Summer , The Blog , Traditional Elegance

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JUNE 13, 2024

For the rehearsal dinner, I also wanted the green color scheme to kick off the weekend. When I saw it, I knew it would be the perfect dress for my rehearsal dinner. We kept things very classic and all white for the ceremony and my personal flowers. William nailed the dip at the end.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Light, cornflower, blue of particular importance to the bride, was used throughout the wedding from the invitations, to the ceremony cite, bridesmaids dresses, and day of stationery. Be a guest at your wedding, and enjoy it together.”[/field] It was made complete with a custom figurine of their treasured dog.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Maria Camila and Giovanni’s wedding at the Grand Hotel Serbelloni in Bellagio was an enchanting affair that showcased their unique style and love story. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: The Blog

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, bright natural greens, and a hint of blush pink [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]From a custom painted dress from Lake Como, Italy to a museum reception hall, this black tie affair was designed with art and family roots in mind.

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