Meghan and Josh - The William Aiken House

Where to I even begin...there are too many wonderful things to say about this couple and their wedding! Meghan and Josh were so much fun and we had a blast planning their late August wedding at the William Aiken House! I just received a sneak peak of their wedding pictures from their photographer and thought I would let the photos do the talking...Enjoy!

Meghan and her dad before the ceremony!

Josh before the ceremony with his mom in the reflection of the mirror!

A Moment Alone...
the newly weds standing where just hours before the said "I do!"
By suspending a piece of fabric we were able to make the beautiful pergola
into a chuppah to represent Josh's Jewish heritage!

Mr. and Mrs. Murphy steal a kiss under a beautiful
Magnolia Tree dripping with candle light!

As always the William Aiken House and their staff were a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend this venue! Check them out at www.williamaikenhouse.com

Thank you to Brady with My Favorite Memory for the beautiful images I can't wait to see the rest!! Check Brady out at www.myfavoritememory.com

Say Yes To Picking A Dress...

Today's post is all about wedding fashion! Every bridal magazine is filled with hundreds of ads displaying mouth watering designs for bridal dresses and while it can be exciting it can also be overwhelming! As if picking out "THE DRESS" for yourself isn't hard enough then you have to pick out a beautiful gown for your closest girl friends to wear and feel comfortable in! Lucky for all of us...there is help! Katherine Mullins McDonald, one of my favorite bridal designers, is actually a local gal and one of my previous brides! Her company LulaKate offers silk dupioni, shantung, chiffon and seersucker dresses in a plethora of colors and styles and their gowns are designed, made-to-order and sewn locally to make sure each dress is perfect! You can visit http://www.lulakate.com/ to see all of the beautiful options!

In my wallet, I carry a little card that say "Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman wearing it." The quote is by Yves Saint Laurent and my mother sent me this card when I got engaged and I just think it is a wonderful message to all Brides and women!!

These beautiful images are from Juliet of Juliet Elizabeth Photography - who I love!! If you are in need of a super fun and talented photographer or if you just want to find inspiration then do yourself a favor and check out her at http://www.julietelizabethblog.com/

10 Items Every Bride (or wedding planner) should have on Hand on the BIG Day!

1. Bobby Pins and Safety Pins
2. Shout Wipes
3. Travel First Aid Kit
4. Lint Brush
5. Manicure Set
6. Tums
7. Travel Sewing Kit – including scissors
8. Feminine Hygiene Products
9. Tylenol
10. Deodorant

You can purchase "survivial kits" or make your own!

If you decide to purchase we recommend you visit http://www.mrandmrs.com/

They have a kit for every occasion!

Blast from the Past!

Since it is the end of August and people are starting to talk about the Fall I thought I would share some photos from a past Fall wedding! And since Peacock Events is producing a wedding this weekend at the William Aiken House it seemed only fitting to feature a Fall wedding at that venue! Kristin and Greg were married last October and they totally embraced fall colors, candle light and even football! Enjoy!

Thank you to the William Aiken House (www.williamaikenhouse.com) and staff for another flawless event and to My Favorite Memory (www.myfavoritememory.com) for the beautiful images!

Julie and Bob - Trinity United Methodist Church & Hibernian Hall

In the wedding business it is rare that we get repeat clients however sometimes we get lucky enough to be involved in the weddings of siblings! It is always fun because you already know the family! This was the case for on June 27th with Julie Young because I was involved in her brother Brett’s wedding in 2006! Julie and Bob were married at Trinity United Methodist Church and then celebrated at Hibernian Hall with more than 300 family and friends. Here are a few of the images…

Tie It Together...

With brides thinking of every detail of their special day it is important not to forget that a tie is a great way to make the groomsmen coordinate with the rest of the wedding party and decor! There are a ton of wonderful vendors out there for stylish ties but I ran across a couple of my favorites this weekend and thought I would share...

Best of luck shopping with...

Tiecraftershttp://www.tiecrafters.com/

Me and Matildahttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5213706

The Tie Barhttp://www.thetiebar.com/

Duties of the Father of the Bride...

A recent father of the bride took me to the side and asked me a question…he said “I’ve never been the father of the bride before. Besides walking her down the aisle, what am I suppose to do?” He brings up a good point that if you have never been the father of the bride you most likely don’t know what is expected of you during the wedding process. So I have listed some items here that should be discussed with dad before the big day…

Budget – In the past, the father of the bride paid for all or a large portion of the wedding expenses. These days the contributors to the wedding budget are ever changing but you should at least have a conversation with your dad about the budget early into the engagement so everyone will be on the same page.

Attire – The father of the bride should dress to match or coordinate with the other gentlemen in the wedding party.

The Walk – The father of the bride should walk his daughter down the aisle and give her away.

Speech – The father of the bride should give the first speech. This speech is a welcome, a thank you and a please enjoy yourself all wrapped up in one. Usually the father of the bride welcomes the groom and his family into their family and then shares something sweet about the bride.

Dance – After the newlywed couple has their first dance, it is traditional that the father of the bride and the bride have a special dance.

Keep in mind that these are the traditionally duties and that you can do it anyway you like because it is your wedding day but these are at least some items to talk over with your dad.