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[/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
They became engaged in their hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, over Thanksgiving break. Knowing Kennedy would hope to celebrate with their families, this was perfect timing for Jackson, who planned the post-engagement surprise party. Jackson knew he wanted to keep his proposal private between himself and Kennedy.
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] Michaels, Maryland, a sentimental venue that held special significance as it was also where Mikes parents had their own rehearsaldinner years earlier.
It was so important to me to have the perfect engagement ring and a thoughtful proposal, but also, that I also wanted the ring and everything else to be a complete surprise. Kick off the festivities with an incredible rehearsaldinner featuring a variety of mouthwatering pizzas from the adorable pizza cart.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] Michael and Julianne got engaged after being together for 3 years at the Biltmore estate in Asheville, NC. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”] The Cake was baked by Bonnie Brunt Cakes out of St. Specifically, the blues, violets, and pinks. Mathews, SC.
We kept the party going with a fantastic dinner at Mama’s Fish House. The rest of our vacation was spent alone, celebrating our newly engaged status… the stuff dreams are made of! Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Spring , The Blog It was the easiest “yes!”
Bride’s RehearsalDinner Dress: The Bride had her late Mom’s wedding dress shortened and tailored, and the big 80s sleeves somewhat de-puffed (by about half the puffiness, but they’re still puffy!). Engagement and wedding rings were purchased at Marisa Perry in the west village of New York.
He heavily hinted about the importance of their dinner that night but then surprised her with the ring on a casual morning walk through the Retiro park! field] [field title=”WeddingCake”] Cakes by Kara Millard delivered the couple’s dream cake! And the Fearrington team delivered time and time again!
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Kicking things off on Thursday, as a warm welcome to the ranch, was a High Country Supper. After a day filled with winter activities, the RehearsalDinner took place on Friday night in a moody wine cellar tunnel.
At other weddings, we always miss the cake cutting so we rolled our weddingcake out to the center of the dance floor where everyone could see. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]We had a 7 tier cake with florals/lace matching my wedding dress cascading the side of it.
Light, cornflower, blue of particular importance to the bride, was used throughout the wedding from the invitations, to the ceremony cite, bridesmaids dresses, and day of stationery. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Summer , The Blog Bar: BevMo!
It belonged to his grandmother, who had recently passed before our engagement. The rehearsaldinner outfit was Tom Ford. The rehearsaldinner included tropical foliage: Birds of Paradise, Palmetto, Areca Palm, and Monstera. My ring was a family heirloom. She was amazing and it is an honor to wear her diamond.
After an emotional “Yes” they had a surprise engagement party with their 50 closest friends and family.[/field] field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The weddingcake was an impressive design by Ramperti that had layered sugar work. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The cake was a gluten free raspberry and lemon blend. Inspired by the Lambeth weddingcake the Bride’s grandmother had for her own day, the couple added their unique twist with bright red cherries and a playful heart shape.
We are lucky to have large families, but we also knew that would increase our guest count, and I was worried about getting lost in the ‘big wedding.’ ’ We started the weekend by having a small catholic ceremony with just our families — followed by a family dinner.
Chef Juan Zavala at Mont La Salle kicked off the weekend with an incredible rehearsaldinner featuring some of our favorite dishes — salmon and risotto. ” From Planner: How fitting that the engagement flowers were from La Salle and their Ceremony venue was Mont La Salle – kismet! Mignon Floral Co.
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. Try to make the wedding a weekend affair! The timeline was quick!
Natalie originally envisioned herself wearing a wedding gown with touches of blue and organza fabric. It was at that moment that Natalie decided to have her rehearsaldinner dress be her touch of blue and her wedding gown would be all ivory. She loved how the lace was romantic yet still modern.
The moment I got engaged, I knew I wanted a dress from the brand, that brought me back so many memories. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]Their Michellin star friend and chef made a special cake from Matcha tea. My vision was a timeless, elegant look that would captivate with its simplicity!
field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]Lila Cake Shop designed a three-tier cake drawing inspiration from Studio Wren’s floral print. The cake was covered in fondant panels gently ruffled at the edges, and featured abstract palette knife painted buttercream blossoms in taupe, pale blush, and French blue. .
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. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The bride surprised the groom with a cake.
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] The bride wanted an elegant outdoor affair that matched her sexy, fun, and flirty style—the wedding weekend started with an intimate rehearsaldinner at Merriman’s in Honolulu, Hawai’i. The bride called it “Berriman’s at Merriman’s.”
Shortly after becoming engaged, Jennifer realized there was an opportunity to revisit this creative passion. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]RehearsalDinner: Bride played her filmed performance of an ice-skating program dedicated to new husband and family. Lite bite shareables.
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.
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Their engagement unfolded almost a year after their initial online “match,” as Brett orchestrated a heartwarming surprise for Jessica. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , Seasonal Wedding Trend , The Blog , Whimsical , Winter
The timeless wedding weaved together unique elements to make their day certainly one of a kind. field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]Spencer and Emma got engaged the afternoon of June 17, 2023! field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The 5 tiered cake was quite the show stopper, and not just for the ornate design!
The couple enjoyed their first engaged moments on the beach and then raced back to call friends and family to celebrate. At the rehearsaldinner the bride’s brother-in-law gave a toast and at the wedding the bride’s sister gave her toast. The two met at the height of covid, which made “normal” dating problematic.
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. Post tags: Post categories: Destination , Real Weddings , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
It was important to me that our wedding be captured by the best photographer. Liz Banfield had been number one on my list since before I was even engaged. I wore the rings I wear daily (one of which is a script ring of my maiden name) and diamond studs that my aunt had made from my grandmother’s engagement ring.
Traditionally, you would think I had to know a proposal was coming, as we set off to look at a potential wedding venue. However, my mind was filled with so many thoughts, none of them related to an engagement. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
After a prompt acceptance, a photographer jumped out and the couple proceeded to have an engagement session at the National Cathedral, fake dinner plans forgotten. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The cake was four tiers with multicolor sugar flower petals cascading down the sides.
We got engaged at Cumberland falls in KY. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]Darian wanted her cake to be a big moment. At the Monastery, there is always the perfect little alcove for the cake table but we wanted to be sure it was unique and a statement piece. It was private and intimate.
At one point I turned around, getting frustrated that we were going to be late to dinner and Rich was down on one knee, ring box open, phone still in hand, asking Siri what the score was of the Eagles game! I’d say an engagement and dinner at one of the most famous restaurants in the world, makes for an unforgettable evening!
field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] They got engaged in Iceland! Kayla used to joke with her friends that her dream was to get engaged in Iceland and Arshia put that little nugget of info in his back pocket. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]The weddingcake was the amazing Red Velvet cake.
Matt then gathered all of their friends for an epic surprise engagement party at Rocco’s in Culver City. They worked with Paradise Catering to feature items highlighting both of their cultural backgrounds – like the Italian sausage tamales that were passed hors d’oeuvres on their wedding day.
Because scent, emotion, and memory are tied so closely in our brains, the smell of our wedding was also very important to me and for that reason my florist Genevieve incorporated lilacs everywhere. To this day the smell of lilac takes me right back to our wedding day. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
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. For the welcome party and rehearsaldinner, they chose one of their favorite Italian eateries, Le Farfalle.
Modern black tie elegance met coastal charm at their wedding, which featured stunning locations throughout the heart of the city, signature patterned linens from Stradley Davidson Linen Collective , chic cream and champagne florals from local floral designer Festoon , and accents of climbing greenery throughout.
field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]For dessert, we had the incredible opportunity to support two friends that are currently growing their businesses. Bowerbird has such an artistic eye; their florals were magnificent, and Arika is an artist with her camera, capturing color beautifully.
Cake was one of the first things on my list after we got engaged. I really wanted the cake to be special. For dessert guests enjoyed slices of a beautiful 5 tiered cake by Vanilla Bean Bakeshop. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”]Cake was one of the first things on my list after we got engaged.
” — after the proposal, we then went to a rooftop bar, where Rob had arranged all of our friends and family to come together for a surprise engagement party! Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
So, the last weekend I had thought I would get engaged was a no-go. field] [field title=”WeddingCake”] Diane Olexa from Olexas Cafe is an absolute magician. I was utterly obsessed with my weddingcake, and the best part was that it actually tasted as amazing as it looked.
Little did I know that in 2020, the hardships of the pandemic, and the uncertainties of the year would jumpstart another revolution in how engaged couples and wedding professionals approach weddings. It was the rise of the micro-wedding aka the minimony. Then the following weeks of early 2020 came rolling in.
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