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All signage was a collaboration between Josie and her talented paper goods designer, Enza owner of Sincerely, Enza[/field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]The Wedding cake was a wedding item that Andrew was passionate about, as he wanted to have a point of interest in the room that played into their engagement story.
Sal knew Maggie would want to keep their engagement intimate and close to home. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance After a night of dancing and a competitive game of darts, their fate was sealed. The couple resides in the south end of Boston and adores their neighborhood.
They ended the night ice skating under the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza, the place Elizabeth’s parents got engaged!”[/field] The mother of the Bride and personal stylist, Cynthia Kelley, assisted Elizabeth, the bridesmaids, and even a few guests with styling tips and tricks!”
I grew up driving past this venue, never gaining too much hope haha but secretly envisioned my own wedding there. 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. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance .
[/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.
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! Both my dresses had a little bit of sparkle and lots of smaller details.
While we obviously contacted our families and close friends right away, we didn’t announce our engagement until we got back from our trip. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance After pouring us a couple of glasses of wine, Luke got down on one knee! Everyone clapped (even French people!!)
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. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance 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. We worked with Sam Hill Entertainment to help us find our wedding band, T.A.P.E. Michaels, Maryland.
[/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Maddie and Peter’s wedding story begins in their home city of New York! After moving to the Big Apple several years ago for work, it was a fitting and personal backdrop for their engagement. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
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.
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.
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. 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. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
What began as playful banter during Beccas engagement and wedding celebrations turned into something more. After our first date, we never looked back. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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
We decided not to tell any of our friends and family about our engagement that day, so we were able to celebrate just the two of us at first and focus on each other. field] [field title=”Special Detail #3″] Moments you are most looking forward to on your wedding day!: The firstlook!
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. She recommended that the couple do their “firstlook” in Aspen before riding the gondola to the top together.
Before that weekend, Rachel had given Jack a sneaky follow on Instagram, so Jack was aware that there may be some interest on her end… After a weekend of getting to know each other, we both agreed on a first date, and then started “officially” dating down the road. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Marc proposed in front of the castle, which was followed by a surprise engagement shoot all around the beautiful grounds. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]We had a 7 tier cake with florals/lace matching my weddingdress cascading the side of it. I wrote a letter to Logan every month of our engagement and gave them to him at our rehearsal dinner for him to read the morning of our wedding. He is so thoughtful.
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] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[/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. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog , Whimsical
The following week, the couple arranged to have their first date at a swanky wine bar. For the couple’s engagement, Walker planned a surprise weekend. Her veil, a sentimental family heirloom, was made from the fabric of her grandmother’s weddingdress.[/field]
Our paper suite and delicate plaster flourishes are reminiscent of the regal Renaissance and Baroque period architectural accents and busts that our couple discovers while wandering the gardens together after their firstlook. Post tags: Post categories: Photo Shoot , Seasonal Wedding Trend , The Blog , Wedding Style , Winter
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] From the couple… We got engaged August 20, 2022 in Wengen, Switzerland which is a small mountain village. field] [field title=”Special Detail #3″]Instead of a firstlook, Gabrielle and Will exchanged letters before their ceremony.
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. During the after party, and dancing away with family and friends, the groom even got on stage to sing with the band. Pretty epic view of the city.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Their engagement unfolded almost a year after their initial online “match,” as Brett orchestrated a heartwarming surprise for Jessica. I knew I wanted to honor Brett’s mom on the day of our wedding, she passed when Brett was 12 years old from breast cancer. . –
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Garden Inspired – Katherine found the perfect dress from House of Savin, one that hand-painted florals, and everything played off of that, including her escort card display, florals, and day of stationery. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Dan proposed on their trip to Israel at the Beresheet Hotel, the most romantic sunset overlooking the crater and then they embarked on a two-week mini-engagment moon through the country.[/field] The Pronovias weddingdress is romantic and detailed in subtle ways- which felt like a good match to our venue, La Baronia.
Their 8-course dinner concluded with a silver platter presenting a bed of orchids, in which laid the engagement ring of Priscilla’s dreams. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Spring , The Blog , Traditional Elegance Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Paris is my favorite city in the world and was the perfect place to celebrate our engagement. He even forced himself onto the bus with me on the way to the FirstLook! Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog I knew I wanted to get married in Seaside, FL. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[/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”.
Embracing the traditional look of their Country Club venue, we kept the design refined and simple, so that when we look back at their photos in twenty years, their style will endure. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Sarah and Drew were engaged in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend.
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]I wanted the wedding to be traditional and timeless, with a hint of a whimsical garden presence. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Ben and I got engaged near my parent’s wedding anniversary, so the proposal was disguised as an anniversary celebration for them.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Casey wanted to plan an engagement that would surprise Kelly. To Kelly’s surprise, all of her family members were there to cheers to the newly engaged couple![/field] After months of weddingdress shopping, she decided to make a trip to Los Angeles to visit a few bridal shops.
I was in total shock that I gave the wrong hand for the engagement ring! Post tags: Post categories: Fall , Modern , Real Weddings , Romantic , Seasonal Wedding Trend , The Blog We celebrated that night at different bars in Park City. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
They got engaged a day shy of their 3 year anniversary in beautiful British Columbia, with a surprise proposal on the beach.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog [/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Lexi and Connor initially met in San Francisco at a food truck park in 2017.
We featured a Southern food station to nod to Becky’s home city of Tallahassee; a Masa de Puerco & Plantains station for Chris’ home city of Miami; a Pizza & Chinese take-out station to pay homage to NYC where the couple met; and an Italian Pasta station to tie in Florence, where the couple was engaged.
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] Now, with friends getting engaged, I’ll be doing their stationery too![/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
field] [field title=”Special Detail #2″]My dad is from Sarasota and on our first family vacation that Matt joined he said “what if we got married in Sarasota”, years before we were even engaged. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
From that first night we met, there hasn’t been a single day passed in the almost four years we’ve been together where we haven’t spoken with one another. We’ve been living in Charleston for the past couple of years, and so it made the perfect place that means so much to us both for our engagement.
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