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An elegant all-white reception awaited guests, with chiffon fabrics draping the dining space from the arbor to the grass. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Highlights included their champagne tower, sparkler send-off, and a luxurious Bentley exit. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
My dad had been a member at Mumm for over 30 years so its just a very special place for my family and I and now the place we got engaged!”[/field] We loved creating her ceremony space, to look as if the florals had been growing on the pergola all along. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
The couple enjoyed a romantic dinner alone before Jacobs next surprise– an engagement party at their neighborhood bar, with friends coming from all over the country to celebrate. When Mariam and Jacob had a “firstlook” at the reception room, they were absolutely floored by how everything came together.
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Anna Louise and Walker’s wedding reception awakened fearless displays of blue hydrangeas and indescribable floral installations that maintained a timeless and elegant feel. The following week, the couple arranged to have their first date at a swanky wine bar.
Charmed reception tables were set with blue glassware, bud vases, and dainty white and blue flowers. And for a full-circle moment, the hip-hop artist from the couples fateful first meeting even performed that night! Sal knew Maggie would want to keep their engagement intimate and close to home.
They ended the night ice skating under the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza, the place Elizabeth’s parents got engaged!”[/field] field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]”The ceremony closed down the Historical Banyan Street; enchanted by two rows of 31 banyan trees.
When giovann and I got engaged, this was the only venue we visited and within a month of being engaged, booked it as our own. I grew up driving past this venue, never gaining too much hope haha but secretly envisioned my own wedding there. There were so many parts to that weekend that truly cant be described as anything but a dream.
The reception area continued this theme with long tables adorned with light pinks, gentle yellows, and vibrant oranges. Overwhelmed with emotion, Catherine said yes, and the couple celebrated their engagement with an intimate dinner overlooking the sea, savoring local Sicilian cuisine and toasting to their future together.
They turned their engagement session into a spring elopement, with Taylors sister as the witness, underneath a cherry blossom tree. field] [field title=”Florals & Decor”]A sailcloth tent hosted the reception space- a perfect fusion of the two styles. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
While we obviously contacted our families and close friends right away, we didn’t announce our engagement until we got back from our trip. Reception Venue: St. After pouring us a couple of glasses of wine, Luke got down on one knee! Everyone clapped (even French people!!) and it was truly perfect.
After moving to the Big Apple several years ago for work, it was a fitting and personal backdrop for their engagement. As guests made their way to the reception tables, they picked out their escort card from a Topo Chico escort card display shelf to open and enjoy before dinner was served!
The florist created focal moments through out the venue with greenery installed to the center point Gazebo in the reception room, with a long captain style table underneath the gazebo. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] I think many engaged couples go into wedding planning with a vision of exactly how they want their wedding to be, even down to the details. Ivory linens adorned the tables with light-washed wood cane back chairs and accents of taupe in their name cards. That was not us!
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]I always envisioned the reception to be colorful and vibrant to exude a sense of joy and excitement. We chose to keep the rehearsal dinner at Acre Resort in more neutral tones so that our wedding day and reception really popped. Who proposed?
There, against the backdrop of the city’s timeless splendor, he presented Callie with an exquisite engagement ring, making the moment as unforgettable as the view.[/field] Repurposing the ceremony arrangements to add additional decor and florals gave the reception space the wow-factor Callie and Mike were looking for.[/field]
but they both always cared more about a marriage and partnership than an engagement or even a wedding so she never really had any idea what Joey was going to do to propose. It was designed to look like a baseball jersey from his favorite team, the San Francisco Giants.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Since we had been together for so long, I knew we were going to get engaged soon, but I did not know how or exactly when. We joked that people would think we were so weird for doing laundry as one of our first activities post-engagement, but thats life! I think our cake looked perfect next to our whimsical florals.
Their 2-year-old daughter, Mia, played a special role as the adorable flower girl, even taking part in the emotional firstlook. Edmundo got down on one knee and proposed with a stunning emerald cut engagement ring, creating a moment filled with love and surprise. Mias shirt had the sweetest message: Mommy, will you marry Daddy?
[/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]On April 29th we closed on our first house together and Ryan shocked me with an engagement the next day getting me to dress up by telling me we were celebrating buying our first house. He proposed on Pier 26 in NYC with the skyline behind us!
As they looked into each others eyes on Pier 7 in San Francisco, Amiyr shocked Erin by getting down on one knee and asked her to be his forever partner. Unbeknownst to Erin, the entire business meeting setup was a lie, but she was excited to watch her basketball team as a newly engaged couple. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
The warm fall tones infused the ceremony and reception with a rich, inviting atmosphere. From the grand, voluminous silhouette for the ceremony to a sleeker, more modern style for the reception, the dress added an element of versatility and elegance to her wedding ensemble. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Somehow, Mike manifested a rainbow to appear over our happy hour just before he proposed, and we were able to enjoy our engagement together at one of our favorite places before celebrating with our family and friends shortly thereafter. Mike proposed on July 4th, 2023 while the two of us were vacationing at The Inn at Perry Cabin, in St.
field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Anderson House instantly took us back to the weekend we got engaged in Newport, reminding us of the stunning mansions we visited, like The Breakers. Our engagement began with a surprise trip to Newport, Rhode Island. Reverend Laura Cannon was truly incredible.
Every detail was designed with the guest experience in mind, from the lively putting competition on the greens to the spirited second line that led everyone to the reception. What began as playful banter during Beccas engagement and wedding celebrations turned into something more. After our first date, we never looked back.
We had shopped for engagement rings around Christmas of 2021 so the proposal was coming. A floral arch bursting with blooms enhanced the look of the ceremony and highlighted the bride and groom as “guests of honor” during the reception. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]We got engaged on May 12, 2023 in a quiet corner of Central Park with (somehow) only one bystander nearby and a surprise photographer, executed perfectly by Nick. I was able to track down the receipt from our first date 5 years ago, which I had framed through Framebridge.
We were then surprised by an engagement party with both of our families, who flew in and came together as a surprise to celebrate our love. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Our ceremony was designed to reflect our love story, the blending of our religions, and the merging of our families.
A garland of fresh green and white hydrangeas wrapped around the structure and designed to look like they grew there. Later the ceremony space would be converted into a formal reception area. We got engaged on May 3, 2022 after 4 years of dating. Later the ceremony space would be converted into a formal reception area.
I look to the side and surprisingly see my sister (who flew all the way from Philly and was hiding up in the lifeguard tower spearheading this entire event)! After the proposal, we had a surprise engagement shoot session with the photographer, followed by a romantic dinner at the Nobu in Malibu. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The ceremony was a perfect blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, capturing the essence of the couple in every way. The reception was an absolute blast, thanks to the lively band that kept the energy high and the dance floor packed.
From the planner, Cristina Cabrera, Vivid Occasions: Flowers were very important for Ashley and Max, and we used them in all of the phases of the event, from their personal flowers to the reception and on details such as the seating chart decor or the cannery entrance. The firstlook! It was perfect!
White draping in the reception. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]The couple met in May of 2021, got engaged in December of 2021 and got married in August of 2022. They did their engagement shoot with their wedding day photographer. They did a firstlook with their beloved dog, Stella.[/field]
The reception, set beneath a clear-top tent, featured a soft glow from abundant candles and bud vases, with Pantone’s Peach Fuzz adding a playful touch throughout. Our engagement took place while Rachel’s family was visiting Chicago!
The proposal, a blend of sentiment and humor, unfolded on the anniversary of their first date, with a necklace as a down payment on an engagement ring, hidden under macaroons. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: The Blog
Since the event was hosted in April, the bride made whimsical florals centerstage to her design concept, despite the classic indoor ceremony and reception. Their 8-course dinner concluded with a silver platter presenting a bed of orchids, in which laid the engagement ring of Priscilla’s dreams.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] From the couple… We got engaged August 20, 2022 in Wengen, Switzerland which is a small mountain village. The reception was a vision of elegance and style. The day’s design focused on elevated, lush florals and chic coastal hues. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
The bride also had three dresses: ceremony, reception, and after-party dresses which were gorgeous and fun. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] They got engaged on the east side of the Cumberland River in Nashville near the Nissan stadium in April 2022. Pretty epic view of the city. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
After getting engaged at Monopoli’s Porto Antico, the pair quickly agreed that they would return to Puglia, Italy to tie the knot in front of their family and friends.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
As he doesn’t have social media and she wanted to protect their relationship in its early stages, the world didn’t know much else – other than how this new love gave her butterflies – until their engagement in April. “I am engaged and feel so blessed I get to spend forever with my best friend.
[/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Sarah had begun feeling pressure to be engaged around Valentines Day of 2021. One night after dinner, Sarah began asking Ross if they were ever going to get engaged. She was hearing from friends and family that it was time to get things moving! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
At the dinner reception, multi-size floral arrangements and fresh fruit accents adorned each table. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The bride, accompanied by her father, walked down the aisle as the string quartet played “La Vie en Rose”. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] Jimmy and Katherine got engaged in Connecticut right before the Fourth of July weekend, Katherine’s favorite holiday. They celebrated their engagement all weekend with friends and family and danced. A lush mix was placed in u -shape at the altar and also at every other row.
[/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Kristen and Kevin got engaged on September 17, 2022 on a beautiful sunny September day. Months prior leading to their engagement Kevin would always make passing comments whenever they passed this specific section of the park that it was his “favorite”.
When Michael and I did our firstlook, he instantly connected the dots to what it reminded him of: Grace Kelly’s white gown in “To Catch a Thief.”[/field] field] [field title=”Florals & Decor”]Lush white and green florals flowed seamlessly between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception spaces.
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