Wedding Design: Emily and Ethan

I am already all cozy and warm feeling inside just thinking about this wedding! Set in the sight of the groom's family lake house and in the early fall, this down-home doins' is going to be darling! 

With a soft and elegant color palette, the natural outdoor space will feel large and glamorous, but still totally comfortable and easy.

The layout of the space shows some really cool aspects. One being the hay bale couches covered in quilts and the other being the lace doily pennants stung all over the space with twinkle lights! I literally can't wait to see it come together!

A mix of centerpiece types will add some interest to the height and depth of the space while still maintaining the neutral color palette.

Stay tuned to see more from Emily and Ethan's big day this fall!

Wedding Design: Amy and Jeff

What an amazing event! Jeff and Amy tied the knot this fall and their black tie wedding was one for the history books. Here is a peek at the design plan we created for them before we share the images from their big day later on! 

A gold and white color palette with touches of champagne and crisp black details were the base of this entire design. With Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art as our backdrop we knew we needed to play on the modern and chic architecture and the warm lighting of the Great Hall.

A layout of the space was incredibly difficult to master due to the unique shape of the room. This is one of the first drafts, but the final design offered a huge wow factor! I can't wait for you to see it! 

We chose linens and chairs to brighten and lighten the room. Ghost chairs and textured ivory linens were the perfect compliment to the rustic wooden space. So contemporary!

A chance to really tie in the gold - centerpieces. From tall and commanding lamps to low and lush florals, the gold details made the clean white flowers really shine. 

Helllllo orchids! Gorgeous white orchids, peonies and roses were used to create the bouquets and centerpieces. 

More gold? DUH! Gold rimmed place settings truly set these tables apart and the room glistened with just the right amount of sparkle. We opted for gold flatware, stemware and dishes with a solid gold charger as a base. Clean ivory napkins on top kept it totally classic.

Stay tuned to see how Amy and Jeff's big day turned out (and her fabulous TWO gowns)!

Wedding Design: Janelle and Brett

Y'all all know already how much I love this weddign design because it was created off of our expo booth design! Janelle is truly a girl after my own heart, down to her love of donuts and great taste in music, so CLEARLY their wedding is shaping up to be fabulous! 

Their front page inspiration board highlights their color palette of black and white with touches of gold and focuses on their fancy and modern style. 

 The reception page touches on the layout of the event space and goes over the concepts for linens and centerpieces. I always try to show on a layout where the different types of centerpieces will go so that the bride can get a grasp of how the room will look from every angle. 

This page goes into more detail about the centerpieces (tip: you should always do more than one type unless it is a very small and intimate event). My favorite is the gold matte lamp option that will hold a flickering candle and be surrounded by bud vases at the base! 

 I am obsessed with the seating chart! We are creating a large ornate gold frame to house our cream colored backdrop of glitter-edged escort cards. The seating chart will be available to guests during cocktail hour so that there won't be a traffic jam at the reception room entrance.

THE BEST PART. Favors of Donuts from the yummiest shop in town. Small personalized bags will read "Donut mind if I DO". Can you get more perfect than that!?

I am so excited for Janelle and Brett's big day this summer and hope you will follow along in their engagement and wedding celebration! 

Wedding Design: Sarah and Alec

Busting out with a brand new post category! Here is a look at the design proposals we create for our full planning and wedding design clients. This is just a tidbit of what we put together for them so that we can all be on the same page, communicate the correct style to vendors, and keep the whole day cohesive! 

Sarah and Alec are tying the knot this coming June with a church ceremony and tent reception on Sarah's family's gorgeous property. A true ozark mountain wedding! Her feminine and delicate style mixed with a little outdoorsy rustic touch is the perfect mix of the couple's taste! Keep an eye out for more sweet details from this couple! 

We start with a mood board to give a general feel of the design. It always includes a color palette, a photo collage or main image and a few adjectives to describe the feel! 

Layouts are my FAVORITE. I love using layouts to add interest to an event and create the perfect flow. I try to put myself in the position of the guest and walk through the venue determining what would be the best use of space.

Sarah's style is very delicate/fancy meets comfortable/relaxed so I love the mix of tall traditional florals with the long rectangle tables having a mix of miniature florals and glittered jar candles. 

Details are the best! One of the hardest parts of planning can be finding where to stretch the budget to allow for special details. There are so many unique ideas and ways to incorporate a style! The best tip is to make your details count by utilizing them at places you KNOW the guests will see them. The seating chart is a sure fire spot!