Southern Weddings Volume 5
We had such a great time working with Southern Weddings Magazine again, this time on a concept set at Tuckahoe Plantation in Richmond, using a classic palette of green and white accented by the palest blue. I can’t wait to show you more behind the scenes of this shoot (photographed by Katie Stoops), but for now, you can get your copy on newsstands or by ordering here.
spring green
I’m looking forward to spring and the early bloomers…all of those pretty flowering branches that herald the beginning of a new season. This chinoiserie-inspired party flanked the bar with cherry blossoms — those famous trees that draw crowds just to our north in Washington D.C. Spring green and white are an eternally classic combination. Love it not only for a wedding, but for any sort of spring or summer gathering.
images: The Greystone House Gala featured in Veranda. Photography by Reed Davis.
Richmond Wedding Wednesdays: a garden party at the Kent-Valentine House
It’s been such a long time since I’ve posted a Richmond Wedding Wednesdays inspiration board — there’s no better way to kick start the series again than with an inspiration board for a lush, afternoon garden party at the Kent-Valentine House. Also home to the Garden Club of Virginia, the Kent-Valentine House was built in 1845 and is located in the historic Monroe Ward district of Richmond. Whether you choose to host an outdoor tented event in the courtyard or a smaller, cocktail style event indoors, its southern beauty is sure to charm. I imagined a palette of light gray, green, white and off white — very classic, very Richmond.
image sources: (1) designed by Ariella Chezar; (2) photographed by katie stoops for southern weddings magazine; (3); (4) photographed by gia canali via style me pretty; (5) designed by calder clark for southern weddings magazine and photographed by a bryan photo via ritzy bee; (6) photographed by polly alexandre photography via style me pretty
happy first day of summer!
images: chance; dress via patterson maker; flair via matchbook magazine’s tumblr; sperry tent via kate parker weddings; lobster festival invitation designed by Peter West; just married flag photographed by justin & mary photography via style me pretty
strawberry fields
Strawberry season starts in Virginia in April. Loving these sweet berry details, especially the story behind Jenny’s bouquet…so sweet!
photos: 1- bouquet designed by Shawn Cosette, photographed by Katie Stoops; 2 -photographed by Jonathan Ong for Eat Drink Chic; 3 – bouquet designed by Shawn Cosette, photographed by Katie Stoops; 4 – Martha Stewart Weddings; 5- via The Bride’s Cafe tumblr
I’m not wearing green today, but this post makes up for it, I’m sure. Paired with blue, yellow or with white (always a classic combo), green couldn’t be more perfect for weddings. It’s such a happy color. Grace of Design*Sponge and Vané of Brooklyn Bride both used green in such beautiful ways at their weddings (like Grace’s programs above, featured in Martha Stewart Weddings and Vane’s bouquet below featured on Once Wed).
photos: 1 + 2 via Martha Stewart; 3 Studio Booth at Urban Wed; 4 via Martha Stewart; 5 photographed by Belathée Photography via Once Wed
seaside inspired
Today I’m dreaming of a color palette inspired by the seaside….
photos: chevron rug at calypso st. barth; seahorse scientific print via NOAA; girl getting makeup via scotch & scones photographed by marcia; pencils photographed by heather pauline via creature comforts; umbrella via east by south
ideas for a classic late spring wedding in virginia
There is nothing on earth that I love more than an outdoor wedding. The opportunities for personalization are endless when you’re outdoors. Tacky ballroom carpeting? No problem out here. Clashing color palettes. Nope. Not here. The world is your oyster under a tent. And if I were choosing a tent, I would certainly, hands down, no question choose a Sperry Tent. And, then I’d order blonde folding wood chairs (to match the wooden tent poles in the Sperry, of course).
Um, how fabulous is this idea from (pun intended) Everything Fabulous? Ikea stocks wicker chests similar to the one pictured here.
Broadway: one of my favorite furniture sets for outdoor parties. Perfect for lounging about during cocktail hour, while you watch friends play lawn games and sip on a mint julep. Yum.
Speaking of lounging, varied ways to partake in sunshine and the iced cold bevs are welcome. Simple blankets with pretty pillows are a win. And, everybody loves kites, right? And bocce ball. Or how about a friendly game of badminton on the lawn? (p.s. I am madly in love with everything about this wedding)
Happy weekend everyone!
photos: Sperry tent image courtesy Skyline Tent Company; Sofa via American Furniture Rentals; Cooler via Everything Fabulous via House and Home Canada December 2010 via Heidi Claire; Chris and Tim’s wedding via Martha Stewart Weddings
delicate dots
Aren’t these dotted details just perfect for spring?
{french net veil via martha stewart; hobnail milk glass via My Sweet and Saucy photographed by Elizabeth Messina; Swiss dot gown by Carolina Herrera, photographed by Melissa Musgrove, via Martha Stewart; wedding cakes via Martha Stewart; bride with bouquet via Martha Stewart; gown by Ivy & Aster photographed by Elizabeth Messina}
sperry tents
Last week I featured Boutique Tents, and you all fell in love! But, let me tell you about another tent I’m obsessing over…the Sperry Tent. Made of sailcloth and pine poles, the Sperry Tent is characterized by its high peaks, waving pennant flags and rounded corners. Our clients are just as in love with these little beauties as we are. Locally we work with Skyline Tent Company, who provided the images for this post.
{images courtesy Skyline Tent Company}
