Wow, what a week of LOVE it was! Of course we all celebrated V-day Tuesday, our own wedding video was featured on SMP Destination on Wednesday, and then my hubby’s birthday was yesterday so we enjoyed a nice dinner out together. We leave tonight to head to the city we call home (Atlanta) for a week where we’ll continue celebrating his birthday and my nephew’s 1st birthday, and also help my little sister package up her Save the Date magnets and bachelorette invites for her October 2012 wedding. Sounds like we’re in for another great week ahead!
But before we move into the weekend, I’m excited to share Heidi and Aaron’s intimate and rustic beach wedding! They married last August in Port Orchard, Washington off the beautiful Puget Sound. I honestly never thought of tying in a rustic theme with the beach- but it’s an absolutely brilliant idea! Top it off with the bride’s boots, an always fun photo booth, a rope swing, and s’mores over a campfire and you have yourself one sweet affair! Not to mention, I’m loving the bride’s sash and those adorable bridesmaids dresses.
Catherine Abegg from CALIMA Portraits holds the talent behind these perfect images from their day. Aren’t we so lucky she thought to share them with us?? Enjoy everyone…
The Creative Team Behind the Scenes: Caterer: Christie’s Catering | Floral Designer: Contemporary Floral | Dress Store: Jenny Lee Bridal | Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Ralph Lauren | Bridesmaid Dresses: Anthropologie | Photo Booth Equipment: 321 Foto | Event Venue: The Edgewater House | Wedding was submitted via Two Bright Lights!
I think I’m still on my own Style Me Pretty Destination wedding feature high from yesterday, so while I’m floating on Cloud 9, let’s float on over to Paris shall we? So I’m really itching to visit France this summer and this oh-so-sweet beach proposal set to the tune of love in Paris might be able to hold me over for a little while. I can’t tell you how excited I was to get this little love fest in my inbox from one of our favorite photographers, Brooke Christl. And I couldn’t let this love week pass by without featuring it! Although Melanie and Shane actually got engaged in October, I find it most appropriate to share on one of the most popular proposal weeks of the year. Approximately 10% of all proposals happen on Valentine’s Day!
Let’s pause for a moment- do any of my OSB readers have a new little shiny something on their left hand ring finger after V-day? TELL me and we’ll be sure pop the champagne, poor us a glass and celebrate with you!
So back to the Paris-inspired beach proposal that I can’t get enough of! So Shane originally planned to propose to Melanie in Paris, but after their schedules didn’t allow for travel he came up with Plan B and brought Paris right to their home-town South Carolina beach. And what would any good man do when he wanted to pop the question in a big way? Of course he brought in Gigi Noelle Events to help coordinate everything! Ladies- aren’t we so proud of Shane? He deserves a round of applause for doing that- like seriously! Set up with a violinist, a romantic dinner, a lovely table scape and chandelier decor, an ahhhmazing cake, and their family waiting in the background who later joined them for dinner- this proposal sounds absolutely PERFECT!
Of course she said YES! We’re so glad Brooke was there to capture every moment so we can relive those moments with them photo by photo…
BIG congrats to Melanie & Shane on your upcoming nuptials and life-long journey together! We wish you much love and happiness!!
The Creative Team Behind the Scenes: Photographer: Brooke Christl / Caterer: Eric Wagner /Event Planner: Gigi Noelle Events /Musicians: Long Bay Symphony / Cake Designer: Croissants Bistro and Bakery / Linens and Coverings: Hotz Event Rentals /Bakery: Macaroon Bakery
Okay seriously- how adorable is this “spooning” art work by Petek Design? Uber creative and perfect for your bedroom (errr- would it be weird to put in your kitchen? Haha)! Just in time for Valentine’s Day or heck- this would be awesome for any home any day of the year!
Loving this fresh concept of spooning!
Images by Petek Design
I mean what word could possibly describe today’s couple other than adorable! Seriously in love, Annie & Pete brought Heather Parker Photography along to shoot a few photos before their rehearsal dinner back in September where they got married on Martha’s Vineyard.
I’m loving the location where the sea meets beautiful meadows. And Annie’s dress- those ruffles are so fun and perfect for summer!
More from Heather: Before I was set to photograph Annie and Pete’s rehearsal dinner at the Chappaquiddick “Chappy” Beach Club, I met up with them and took the Chappy Ferry over from Edgartown on the Vineyard to the neighboring island. After a short car ride on some winding dirt roads, we reached Annie’s family’s summer home situated on a cliff with stairs that led down to the ocean edge. The home was designed by the renowned Maryann Thompson Architects out of Cambridge. Annie’s entire family was so welcoming to me. As I began the shoot, I kept in mind the challenge of photographing an engaged couple in a beautiful setting and making sure the connection between the couple doesn’t get buried by the picturesque surroundings. With Annie and Pete, they were lovey, funny, and with enthusiasm they showed me a bit of playfulness and romance. It was quite clear how much they enjoyed the surroundings of their pristine summer retreat.
This e-session was submitted via Two Bright Lights!
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