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[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=”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
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!
[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.
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]
They ended the night ice skating under the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza, the place Elizabeth’s parents got engaged!”[/field] field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Michael and his groomsmen wore a navy blue tux with a black lapel and Michael enhanced his look with a hand crafted navy blue/black bow tie.[/field]
[/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! He and his groomsmen all wore matching blue floral m-print ties.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
After the heartfelt proposal, they celebrated their engagement in a delightfully unconventional way—by heading to McDonald’s and enjoying their meal together in a pool. This thoughtful choice not only highlighted each bridesmaid’s personal style but also beautifully complemented the overall aesthetic of the wedding.[/field]
He and his groomsmen wore monogrammed leather suspenders, which were extremely necessary on the dance floor… they danced hard![/field] field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The couple had no formal cake. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
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] These thoughtfully chosen gowns harmonized beautifully with the weddings floral design, enhancing the overall aesthetic with their refined and cohesive elegance.[/field]
[/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] After the proposal, they celebrated the special moment at the Cotton Club.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Fond of animals, the couple got engaged at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. His groomsmen wore chambray suites from Jos. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]In lieu of a weddingcake, Libby and Trevor offered an assortment of mini sweet bites to their guests.
[/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=”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. Florals used included roses, ranunculus, and lisianthus.
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.
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.
[/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!
We also handed our guests yamakas with our wedding date engraved on the inside.[/field] field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]How did you meet, and how long did you date before getting engaged? We dated for a little over a year before getting engaged. Length of engagement: 10 months. Who proposed? When and how?
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=”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 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. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”] The cake was made by a pastry chef at the Lake House, John Bard.
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!
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. He was excited to rock a pair of Gucci loafers, which he had chosen during a special trip we took to Monaco this past June.
After picking up the ring on a Wednesday, he secretly enlisted the help of Libas closest friends to plan the engagement for Saturday night, just three days later. He also organized a surprise engagement party at their home, gathering friends and family (some who traveled over six hours with just two days notice).
In the spring of 2023, the two got engaged on the beach in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, accompanied by their sweet puppy, Oakley. It was fitting that the couple ended up back in the greater Hilton Head region for their wedding a year later!
Went to dinner and stayed the night in Carmel…drove home the next day and he had a whole surprised engagement party planned with all my friends and family there at our friends house…I had no idea. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”] The groomsmen wore sleek black tuxedos to match the groom’s custom tux from Indochino.
The wedding party was dressed to complement the palette, with groomsmen in light tan linen suits and bridesmaids in flowing champagne silk gowns. Our engagement took place while Rachel’s family was visiting Chicago!
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=”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”]Sarah and Drew were engaged in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend. It was a beautiful evening and weekend filled with celebrations; truly everything Sarah and Drew could have dreamed of for their engagement story.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]The bridesmaids wore citrus colours, groomsmen wore a variety of natural earth tones. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
They did indeed celebrate with the dinner of a lifetime and enjoyed several more days in Spain before returning to NYC for an engagement photoshoot in Central Park, right next to the spot of their first date at The Milling Room three years prior. Arioso Strings delivered exquisite string quintet music for the ceremony and cocktail hour.
field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Groomsmen tuxes are from Ted Baker in a classic black color. As desert we served our weddingcake and a desert table. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]Our all white weddingcake was made by Wonder Cake Creations with carrot cake and vanilla flavors.
Our wedding had different places, and we switched places during the celebration. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]We got engaged in Madrid, Spain. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groomsmen all wore black suits to look similar on pictures and give the wedding an elegant vibe.
While the engagement was something they had discussed, the proposal moment was a joyous surprise. Adam had even planned an engagement party the next day with their family and closest friends.[/field] field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The weddingcake was also made in-house at Barr Mansion.
field] [field title=”WeddingCake”] From the bride… We had a small simple chocolate weddingcake with white frosting just for the two of us and cupcakes for our guests. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: The Blog
Jake had spent months planning not only the proposal but also the engagement ring, picking out every element of the ring to make it as perfect as possible. Jake and his groomsmen wore very elegant Tight suit giving a touch of royalty. As the cake was cut, cold fireworks went off behind the couple.
Both being December babies, the engagement was special and intimate with time spent celebrating with friends and family. Our wedding day was 10+ years in the making which made 2023 a perfect year for us having begun dating in 2013. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Summer , The Blog
Allie was so oblivious that the proposal was about to happen that when she saw the set-up, she thought to herself “Awww how sweet, someone must have just gotten engaged here today”, but it turned out to be for her! Lots of happy tears were shed and they were so excited to start thinking about wedding planning.
To her joy, the bridge became the timeless backdrop to their engagement. The groomsmen, clad in their sleek ensembles, presented a striking contrast against the rugged beauty of the Sierras. A three-tiered confection, the classic weddingcake exuded elegance with its clean lines and timeless design.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] From the couple… We got engaged August 20, 2022 in Wengen, Switzerland which is a small mountain village. They wanted the quintessential coastal New England feel with special touches that hinted to their love for travel and places they had adventured together.
After the proposal, he had planned a whole surprise engagement party at his parents’ house, with all of our friends and my family who flew in from the east coast. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Alex had a tailor made navy tuxedo from Purple Label by Ralph Lauren and groomsmen were in navy suits.[/field]
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] field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]In lieu of cake, the couple chose donuts as their dessert of choice.
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