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Poor Beau scrambled to get to Burbank and back from Beverly Hills in rush hour traffic without me noticing to get my dads permission in person for the engagement while I was busy trying to get the deal closed. Beau met me in LA on November 8th knowing the deal was soon coming to a close.
The groom changed into a Western-Inspired suit from Sister Jane for the reception and wore a Roy Rogers bolo tie gifted by the bride’s deceased grandfather. Shoes: Both the bride and groom transitioned to well-loved Tecova cowboy boots for the reception from their men’s dress shoes and ballet flats, respectively.
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]yellow, vibrant greens, white, and pops of pink[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The overall vision was a garden party with a nod to Italy – where the couple got engaged! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Youre officially engaged, and the excitement is just beginning. While you might feel eager to jump into wedding preparations, stepping back and enjoying the moment is important. A well-organized timeline ensures that every aspect of your wedding is thoughtfully planned without unnecessary stress. Congratulations!
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]The the words of the bride, “Brad and I were on a ski trip to Vail, CO when we got engaged. In addition to their weddingcake, part of their dessert was a cookie table with homemade cookies from their friends and family.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]After dating for almost 6 years, Jenna had casually planned a trip to Napa, CA, for her birthday and Joe decided to surprise her with an engagement on the last day! As a special treat to their guests, the bride and groom provided his and hers cocktails made and served by Peak Beverage.
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] The bride was clear in her vision, she wanted a wedding completely in open air yet crafted to create an intimate experience for the bride, groom, and guests. Details like personalized macarons enclosed in a glass mini cake stand served as place cards for each guest.
Unique seating arrangements and unexpected entertainment kept everyone engaged, ensuring that the day was not just a ceremony, but a joyful adventure. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The weddingcake design was artfully designed by the in-house pastry Chef at the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove.
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. On their wedding day, the couple created two signature drinks: a Tom Collins for the bride and an Old Fashioned for the groom.[/field]
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Andrea and Martina’s engagement was a memorable adventure in the Maldives, where Andrea proposed during a romantic getaway. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groom wore a tailor-made suit, made by Sartoria Vergallo.[/field]
So, for her wedding day to come and to plan this wedding with her was everything I couldve ever possibly imagined and dreamed of for my little girl.[/field] field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Ashley and Trevor’s engagement was a beautiful time. Their puppy, Koda, was the main part of the engagement.
After the engagement a year later, at Cabo San Lucas at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, the choice of the ideal wedding location was certain – only Como. The tailor acquired his vast knowledge of fabrics and client-centric approach from his family to reflect the ideal image of the perfect groom.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]We got engaged in steamboat springs, Colorado! field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]Maddie & CJ had both a bride & groomscake at the wedding! The bride wanted something classic and traditional, with small pops of floral around the cake.
Neutrals of bone, sand, camel, leather and coffee earth tones paired with dijon, butter yellow, soft rose and varying shades of green, along with accents of black and gold with touches of stone and pops of dyed denim weaved through the dress code, decor details and flowers for the wedding, walking a beautiful line between high contrast and softness.[/field]
It was honestly so perfect because we got to enjoy our Europe trip as a newly engaged couple and it made it all the more romantic (plus I wasn’t worried at every turn wondering when he was going to pop the question). Crew paired with his Rolex Datejust, ever the classic groom. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Nestled among the trees, the wedding design exuded romance, featuring lush and grand floral arrangements alongside soft lighting that captured the enchanting essence of a Tuscan escape.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
Robert planned the engagement so it would overlook Gabby’s grandpas sailboat because he knew it was a special place to her. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog They stayed later that night at the Chatham Bars Inn and ate a celebratory dinner there. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Two years before their engagement, Charley and Rob visited Zakynthos with their extended family. It was a memorable trip that made the island even more special when they returned to get engaged.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Destination , Real Weddings , The Blog
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] I told my fiance that when we got engaged, I wanted my engagement to be a biggg party (I love parties as you can tell!) field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”][/field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groom wore a full Ralph Lauren Purple Label Tuxedo.
What made their engagement unique was its unexpected timing – neither had planned for an immediate proposal, but life’s subtle nudges revealed the perfect moment. Rich Chocolate Flourless Almond Cake and delicate dulce Caramel Cream Puffs added layers of sophisticated indulgence to the carefully curated selection.
All signage was a collaboration between Josie and her talented paper goods designer, Enza owner of Sincerely, Enza[/field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The Weddingcake 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. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The couple chose a make your own ice cream sundae bar by Mad Martha’s, an island ice cream shop, in lieu of a cake.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
They ended the night ice skating under the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza, the place Elizabeth’s parents got engaged!”[/field] field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]Colorful pressed florals were delicately placed by the Gasparilla Inn and Club pastry chef for a simple but fun design.[/field]
After Alis enthusiastic yes, the pair celebrated their new engagement with a photoshoot and a private breakfast on the beach.[/field] field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The couple’s three-tier weddingcake featured impressionist-style icing art and sat in a meadow of flowers throughout the reception.[/field]
The setting is modern, with a romantic garden ambiance and elegant vibes, creating a beautiful and serene atmosphere for Emily and Adam’s wedding celebration. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]The couple got engaged not too far away from where they were married at Black Butte Ranch. Funny story!
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Fond of animals, the couple got engaged at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. After being denied entrance due to early closure, the groom negotiated his way in to a private audience with the bride in front of the otters! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Our wedding colors were blush and navy.[/field] field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Once Hayden and I got engaged, I dove headfirst into the search for the perfect pink wedding venue.
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. Now, as they prepare to start their new life together, Erin and Amiyr are excited to celebrate their love with a beautiful wedding. Let me know if youd like ideas for a similar design!
They opted for silver accents in their flatware and cake knife set. 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. That was not us!
The Planning Process: Juan started working with Claire Duran Weddings and Events in October of 2022 to plan the engagement and, by Claires recommendation, also book all the wedding venues. They operated in this new normal and re-engaged in everything they love music, food, travel, and art.
Using the Salamander Resort as the backdrop, the amazing Simply Chic wedding planning team created a design that had a free-flowing, breezy feel while also maintaining elevated, fashionable touches. We had shopped for engagement rings around Christmas of 2021 so the proposal was coming.
We chose to keep the rehearsal dinner at Acre Resort in more neutral tones so that our wedding day and reception really popped. We incorporated Jewish traditions, such as circling the groom seven times and breaking the glass. We also handed our guests yamakas with our wedding date engraved on the inside. Who proposed?
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. Her stunning outfit harmonized perfectly with her grooms beige suit.
The welcome party was purple, wedding day yellow, pool party orange and Shabbat dinner orange. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]We got engaged on January 15, , 2021 in Tulum, Mexico at Papaya Playa Project Hotel. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Whimsical
Her guests would be encouraged to discover and engage with the beauty of this historic mansion while being dined and celebrated. One thing Audrey couldn’t plan was the memorable strawberry moon that graced the evening later on making this explosive and vibrant summer garden wedding that much more unforgettable![/field]
[/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. With an epic city skyline in the background, Maddie said ‘yes!’!
field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]For their weddingcake, Alexandra and Jake leaned into the floral design and natural setting of their wedding day – simple, clean lines paired with stunning pink florals and just a touch of tropical palm design. 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”]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!
The sunrise swim took on a whole new significance as they joyfully embraced the chilly waters, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives as an engaged couple. The three-tiered ,funfetti of course, cake stood tall in pristine white, adorned with a delicate beaded icing border gracing the bottom of each layer.
field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groom and groomsmen kept with the theme by wearing navy blue suits, each paired with matching ties featuring wildflowers. field] [field title=”Florals & Decor”]Our wedding planner and designer, Tamara, truly knocked it out of the park with her design.
The bride and groom stood underneath a floral canopy, with white blooms cascading gently to create a dreamy, floating effect. I’d say an engagement and dinner at one of the most famous restaurants in the world, makes for an unforgettable evening! I said YES but also HURRY we can’t be late to TFL!
Pivoting quickly, Josh spoke to Jennifer’s mom who shared that Jennifer’s grandfather Howard met Jennifer’s grandmother Arlene on the weekend of Thanksgiving at a dance and it would be special to continue the engagement plan a few weeks later. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]After dinner, we guided our guests to the front of the villa, where our band, Britpops, and the dance floor awaited, complete with our beautifully arranged weddingcake. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
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