Archive for June, 2009:
Inspiration Board: White, Green & Khaki
Today’s inspiration board was inspired by a blog fan who contacted us requesting a “nautical inspired” inspiration board incorporating white, green and khaki. She wanted it to look clean and simple as well as elegant and beautiful. The end result….simply breathtaking! The perfect start to a warm week! We absolutely love the idea of this [...]
June 15th, 2009 / 3 Comments » / by Ashley
5 Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Wedding
Outdoor weddings are romantic, beautiful and intimate but can also cause for unexpected challenges. The best way to prepare yourself is to know and understand what to expect. We have put together our top 5 challenges so that you will see only sunshine during your outdoor celebration! 1. Have a Plan B: You may have [...]
June 12th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Ashley
Real Wedding:Amanda & Adam
What happens when a chef and musician decide to get married? An event to awe even the most critical eye is the order of the day! The wedding planning began with Amanda’s love for Halloween and The Wizard of OZ. She originally wanted to walk down the “yellow brick road” but when the grassy park [...]
June 11th, 2009 / 3 Comments » / by Ashley
Vendor of the Week: Just Bloomed & Sewell Photography
This week’s Vendor of the Week is a “2 for 1″! Two sisters, both with an eye for detail – Jackie of Just Bloomed works her magic on creating gorgeous florals while Jennie of Sewell Photography captures each moment of the day, big and small, on camera. Jackie’s enthusiasm for flowers and design are contagious. [...]
June 10th, 2009 / No Comments » / by Ashley
The Stunning (ok not TOO stunning) Bridesmaid
What’s harder than finding the perfect wedding gown? Finding the perfect bridesmaid dress! The best thing about today’s dresses is with the right style, the dress can be worn again and again. Of course, that is assuming the bride takes advice from this list of “Dos” and “Don’ts” The Knot. DO remember not all bridesmaids [...]
June 9th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Ashley
Who’s that Chick!?
Jackie Ross is an amazing colleague, mother, wife, friend, and wedding coordinator so it’s no surprise to us that Divine Light agreed and decided to share it with THEIR fellow bloggers! They recently featured Jackie (you go girl) on their blog and we were so excited for her-that we couldn’t resist sharing it with you! While we hate to embarrass [...]
June 8th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Ashley
Inspiration Board: Navy Blue, Yellow and White
If romantic pinks have never been your style but you’re too traditional to venture out into some of the wilder color combos, today’s inspiration board may be right up your alley…or waterway, as the case may be. For the bride and groom who grew up on the water and knew how to sail a boat [...]
June 5th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Ashley
Real Wedding II: Joyela & Kenneth
Once guests were seated for dinner they were entertained by a live performance of African dancers. Instead of the popular round tables, the bride and groom opted for long feasting bedazzled to the nines! A large diamond paper weight sat atop each menu card and the chairs were flanked with black diamond baubles. In glass [...]
June 4th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Ashley
Real Wedding I: Joyela & Kenneth
This wedding was truly a fairytale in the making! The Groom Kenneth, who is the Prince in Henshaw Town Calabar Nigeria, fell in love with a small town girl from Tampa Florida, Joyela. As soon as the planning began it was clear that this couple wanted to wow their guests with wining, dining, and fabulous [...]
June 4th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Ashley
Vendor of the Week:Phillip Lloyd Photography
Not only is Phillip Lloyd one of the coolest guys we know, but he is also one of THE most sought after photographers in the area. We are reminded why each time he shoots one of our weddings! Phillip doesn’t create perfect photographs… he captures perfect moments. He effortlessly blends edginess with beauty, creating truly [...]
June 3rd, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Ashley