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[/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.
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!
[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
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. The bride and groom gave a toast with it to open up festivities.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
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.
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] With a fitted lace bodice adorned with subtle sparkle and a long cathedral length veil, she was truly a vision on her wedding day.[/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. 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=”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.
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.
Unique seating arrangements and unexpected entertainment kept everyone engaged, ensuring that the day was not just a ceremony, but a joyful adventure. There was a fun element where the groom’s father sang some songs with the band. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Whimsical
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]We got engaged in steamboat springs, Colorado! field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]Maddie & CJ had both a bride & grooms cake at the wedding! CJ had booked a photographer for a specific time and had to fake a knee injury to get me to go in from skiing.
[/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
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]
The family-style dinner featured vintage china, lush florals, and Parisian macarons as a nod to the couples engagement in Paris. field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″] Since the couple got engaged in Paris, guests were treated to Maison Laduree macarons flown in from Paris!
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.
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]
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.
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
They ended the night ice skating under the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza, the place Elizabeth’s parents got engaged!”[/field] ”[/field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]The night before the wedding we had a special room drop for each guest. The crowded park cheered seeing the proposal play out!
Getting engaged had been discussed Sander was working with a jeweler in a nearby city, but the ring wasn’t ready yet. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”] The groom wore an ivory suit by Tom Ford, and the groomsmen wore classic black suits by Robbie & Co. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[/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. Maddie paired her weddinggown with a cathedral-length veil complete with a blusher.
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 Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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=”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
[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. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.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.
field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]For their wedding cake, 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.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog
After Alis enthusiastic yes, the pair celebrated their new engagement with a photoshoot and a private breakfast on the beach.[/field] Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog After closing down the restaurant with a five-hour conversation, the rest is history! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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]
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.
This design started as an Editorial and unfolded in the best way possible- with our model couple getting engaged at the end of the shoot!! field] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The color palette was neutral and classic, consisting of white, ivory, green, gold, and black. They always imagined getting engaged in Tuscany!
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”]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
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.
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. Ultimately, we came to think of our wedding as a version of us on our best day and that became our grounding vision.
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.
[/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!
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! Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
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
After trying on what felt like 50 gowns, I finally found the onethe Belvedere by Lela Rose. 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. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
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