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Michael + Emily’s Inspirational Purple Wedding
Talk about a super nifty way to meet your spouse – Emily and Michael met white water rafting. Michael was an instructor on the New River in West Virginia, and when they were settling on a place to get married they selected the Confluence Resort – right at the junction of New River and Gauley River.
This is where I swoon. ::sigh:: I just think it’s so romantic to return to the place where your relationship began to pledge your lives and love to one another with your family and friends.
There are also horses! And a dog! And some of the most adorable flower girls I’ve ever seen.
Described by their photographer as “amazing, resourceful, earthy and adventurous,” Emily and Michael were the creative force behind all the details of their wedding day. The decor, including flowers, signs, and memory table were made by the couple. They also crafted the welcome bags for their guests and gorgeous wooden ring boxes for their ceremony.
Couple: Michael + Emily
Date: June 18, 2011
Location: Fayetteville, West Virginia
Photographer: Photos by Miss Ann
Venue: Confluence Resort
More Weekend Love: Adalie + AJ
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of jam favors for weddings, especially those in the summer during peak berry season. I know the year is beginning to wind down, and we’re moving into apple season (someone PLEASE make apple butter favors), but berries evoke that warm feeling of bright summer days that last forever. The favors were a fabulous addition to Adalie and AJ’s reception, and they even had little pig soap favors made for the children who attended since the bride loves pigs. Adalie’s mother was instrumental in designing and acquiring the decor for the wedding day, since the bride and groom live in Washington. All of her vintage rustic touches created a homey and intimate atmosphere, highlighted by bud vases, mason jar luminaries, and chalkboard signs.
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Weekend Love: Adalie + AJ
There are lots of great words for swoon – being giddy, be overcome, go gaga. I’m partial to the goofier synonyms, seeing as how I’m a rather silly person, but there is nothing ridiculous about Adalie and AJ’s beautiful Pennsylvania wedding.
The first piece I fell in love with was the bride’s dress. It’s a fabulous dress for twirling, and sets the tone for an ethereal and natural wedding. The crown of flowers in Adalie’s hair, and the vest of the groom and groomsmen. . . look at that, there I go to swoon! The sweet chapel wedding was the perfect top to the first part of the day, very intimate and full of love.
DETAILS
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Old Zion Church and Crossway Church Property)
Photography: jamie d photography
Caterer: Charlie’s Chicken BBQ
Florals: Dawn Mellinger
Lighting: Studio Jenz
Bridesmaid Dresses: Dawn Shahan
Bakery: Oregon Dairy Bakery
Invitations: Go Go Snap
Chandler + Valerie
After the bright colors of yesterday’s wedding, we’re slowing it down a bit with a laid-back beach affair to send us into the holiday tomorrow.
Chandler and Valerie were married on Florida’s Palm Island, which is accessible only by boat or ferry. Once you’re on the island you can only get around by bike, foot, or golf cart – check out the couple’s awesome ceremony getaway vehicle!
The ceremony was so intimate, with a tray of handmade flowers for guests to wear, and included a blessing for their super cute baby girl. The aisle decor was created by the bride’s friends, and the couple rocked bare feet and flip flops.
DETAILS
Location: Cape Haze, FL
Photography: Marissa Moss Photography
Venue: Palm Island Resort
Caterer: Rum Bay Restaurant
Officiant: Valley and Mountain Fellowship
Dress: LaFrance
Ashton + Amy
Amy and Ashton had a delightful summer wedding at a reinvented children’s summer camp. They hung tons of bunting (ooooo bunting, how I love thee), and used a canoe for holding drinks. The couple also created a photobooth and sweets table for the guests, and decorated the gorgeous ceremony space with antique tablecloths. A perfect way to embrace the sweet, rustic vibe of the day.
And I’m still swooning over the bunting.
DETAILS
Location: New York
Photography: Carrie Ann Photography
Florals: Fleurtacious Designs
Bakery: Cookie Factory
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