1. Southern Elegance Tennessee Wedding

    April 9, 2012

    What happens when you combine a gorgeous couple with a lovely October wedding day in Tennessee and the breathtaking film photography of Ali Harper? Well, this happens, and I know I say this every week (you can ask my mom), but this wedding is one of my absolute favorites. The wedding as a whole is undeniably elegant and classic, but the little details are so glamorous, and the combination is truly lovely. Plus, the portraits are just so darn good. I can’t imagine a more beautiful way to start my last week of being 21! Enjoy!

    ali1ali6ali27ali38{Vendors: Photography: Ali Harper Photography| Venue: Fairvue Plantation| Event planner: Mary Alice Sublett of A Delightful Day Event Planning| Flowers: Gallatin Florists| Linens: La Tavola Linens| Rentals: Liberty Party Rentals and The Premiere Event| Wedding Cakes: Parry Bartlett and Allison Clifton| Calligraphy: Samantha Martin Curlicue Designs| Invitations: Rohner Letterpress| Monogram design: Number Four Eleven| Bridal gown: Vera Wang| Bride’s shoes: Jimmy Choo| Groom’s tuxedo: Gucci| Groom’s shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo| Cuff links: Robin Rotenier| Makeup: Bridget Pilkinton for MAC| Earrings: antique, gift from the groom| Hairpiece: custom by Jennifer Behr| Wedding clutch: Judith Leiber}

    Isn’t it gorgeous? Thank you so much to Ali for the delight of sharing this wedding!

    Have a wonderful Monday!

    Love,

    Lisa

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  2. Southern Garden

    February 2, 2012

    I’m quickly learning that there can be a big difference between brides who commit to a color scheme first, and brides who commit to a style first. Personally, I prefer the latter. Choosing a style first allows you to work with your venue, your flowers, and eventually your colors to create a cohesive and natural look, while choosing a color first sometimes puts you at the risk of making things look forced, just to get those colors in. This bride-to-be is the perfect example of someone who knows what kind of wedding she wants, and isn’t tying herself down to a color scheme right off the bat.

    From the bride: I want my wedding to be a reflection of a perfect day! Lots of flowers, light, open spaces, and comfort food. I want it to be classic, yet unexpected and use both  light and dark colors. I would like to incorporate “Southern charm” elements in the food and details. Most importantly, I want it to be something unique and beautiful and a representation of things that make me happy!

    {Southern Garden}

    {Bride and groom at flower-covered table: Samuel Lippke via Grey Likes Weddings| White church for ceremony: Amy Arrington via Southern Weddings| Seersucker suit with navy tie: Jessica Smith Photography via Style Me Pretty| Peachy floral archway: Phindy Studios via Southern Weddings| Biscuit bar: Anna Wolf Photography via Southern Weddings| Sweet tea carafes: Ulmer Studios via Southern Weddings| Orchid cake: Kristen Gardner via Southern Weddings| Bridesmaids in navy blue: Stephen Devries via Southern Weddings}

    Behind the board: Since the priority for this board was flowers, I started out hunting for the most incredible florals I could find, and the picture on the top left was a clear winner. It reminds me of The Secret Garden! The flowers were carried over into a gorgeous floral arch, perfect for a ceremony space or reception entrance, and the cake covered in orchids–the bride’s favorite. Since this bride wanted a light-and-dark color combination, I picked on a loose color scheme of leafy green, navy blue, and peach for this board. Darling Southern details include a classic white church for the ceremony, a fully stocked biscuit bar, carafes of sweet tea, and a handsome seersucker suit for the groom!

    For inspiration board building, and other wedding design services, be sure to check out Something Pretty Online Wedding Design!

    Love,

    Lisa

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  3. Thursday Love List

    November 10, 2011

    Happy Thursday!

    Thursday love lists are finally back…I’ve had a few tests falling on Thursdays lately, which puts a dent in my Wednesday night blogging! I have the prettiest round up for you today though–this week’s love list might be one of my all time favorites. So let’s get right to it!

     {This is it… the perfect New York City wedding. From a ceremony at St. Patrick’s cathedral (swoon!) to a Rolls Royce getaway, to classic details throughout and one stunner of a dress, this Style Me Pretty wedding has found a place on my all time favorites list!}

    {Groom style perfection–a gray suit, pink seersucker bow tie, a gorgeous but not-too-girly cotton boutonniere. Filed away in the “My Wedding” folder for the future! From Style Me Pretty}

    {How fun is this confetti cake? I think it would be adorable as a wedding cake, customized in your colors! Made by Apollina’s Cakes for The Glitter Guide}

    {Raise your hand if you never even dreamed of loving a blue striped wedding dress, of all things. Now raise your hand if you’ve completely changed your mind! There is no denying whatsoever that this Ian Stuart gown from Southern Weddings (and pictured in V4) is a work of art}

    {After seeing the Christmas cake-topper perfection by Potter and Butler on You Stir Me the other day, I had to check out the rest of their adorable pieces! This “pie garland” might be the cutest thing I’ve seen all week…how perfect for a Thanksgiving day dessert table?}

    Something else making my week special is the opportunity to be posting in some amazing places! Here’s where else you can find me:

    Sharing my “She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not” on one of my absolute favorite blogs, Michaela Noelle Designs.

    My official introduction at my amazing new internship, along with my fabulous fellow interns, on Occasions Magazine.

    Talking about one of my favorite kinds of wedding pictures, on Hey Gorgeous.

    Thanks to all of the above for having me! Now, what’s making your week? :)

    Love,

    Lisa

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