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Inspiration Board: A Little Bit Country
This week I'm feeling a little bit country. You can still have a down home feel without getting too cliche with the country feel. I love this old wagon wheel as an escort card holder. It is a lovely and unexpected detail. This lush bouquet is rustic chic perfection. Some simple white streamers add a lot of charm with very little work. And for the first time ever on Glamour and Grace, a pair of cowboy boots are just what this rustic bride needs! They are comfy and great for getting out in a field for some gorgeous photos.
Inspiration Board: Crisp Spring Blues
Today I was feeling the blues, but in a fresh country chic kind of way. It just feels so crisp and the perfect compliment to a Spring day. I was inspired by this simple and stunning tulip bouquet with the sweet striped ribbon. Some charming print fans help tame the heat and make cute programs too. Burlap and lace are musts for any rustic chic wedding. I love these quick chair covers and dainty lace detailing on the vases. Both are easy DIY ideas. You all know how I love a bow tied groom. This one looks so dapper with his patterned tie and flower boutonniere. And of course I have fallen in love with yet another J. Crew gown. This beauty is so modern and elegant and perfection paired with these killer heals.
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Inspiration Board: Romantic Neutrals
There is something so beautiful about neutrals. They are clean, crisp, and chic. I love using neutrals in a soft romantic way. Fresh blooms and fruit in antique silver set the mood for elegance. Bring in some vintage wood pieces to add some rustic whimsy. Go for classic with a monogram invite. A gown like this Vera is just too dreamy! Pair it with some lace earrings to complete the look. All together, it creates an event full of sweet romance!
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Real Wedding: Emily and Tim
Today's wedding is a gorgeous and classic black and white affair. And I will be honest, I am in dress lust with the bride and bridesmaids' gowns! Gorgeous! This couple also took a lot of care in making their wedding memorable and meaningful, which I love. The stunning photography comes from the amazing couple/photography duo at We Heart Photography. Enjoy!
From the beautiful bride, Emily:
My husband, Tim, and I had three top priorities for our wedding: the location, the decor and the photography. We wanted to treasure our wedding photos forever, so making sure the setting was as beautiful as possible was important. We chose the Rancho Bernardo Inn for our location because it was so lovely on its own, we hardly had to add anything. We wanted an elegant, yet relaxed wedding, so we chose the hold both our ceremony and reception outdoors. We chose black, ivory and silver as our color palette. Tim and I wanted our wedding party to consist of people who had influenced us and would also be a part of our lives in the future. My Maid of Honor was my actually my mom because she has been my best friend and role model for my whole life.
Favorite parts of the day: Honestly, the whole day was so awesome, start to finish. One of my favorite parts was the ceremony. I am really shy and the most nerve-wracking part of the whole wedding was walking down that aisle in front of nearly 200 people. As soon as I turned the corner and saw Tim's smiling face, I instantly relaxed. I loved listening to Tim say his vows with the biggest, brightest smile on his face. Also, we used Papa, Tim's 92-year-old grandfather, as our ring bearer, and we brought him up during the ceremony to give us our rings. He cried and held our hands as we exchanged rings, and it was the sweetest moment.Another favorite part was when Michael, Tim's brother and best man, recounted the story of how Tim got me to show up to his family's Christmas dinner wearing pajamas. When I showed up at Tim's house, all the men were wearing tuxes, and his mom and sister were in formal gowns. When Michael finished telling the story, he whipped off his tux pants and underneath, he was wearing flannel pajamas!
DIY: I made the favors for our wedding. I was took a bunch of graphic design classes through college, so I created a monogram that was both modern yet elegant. I purchased about 200 little white boxes at Michaels, as well as black satin ribbon. We filled the boxes with dark chocolate-covered espresso beans and our guests loved them! I also brought in a lot of the decorations that were used. We had this incredible indoor/outdoor fireplace with a huge mantel, and I stacked all kinds of silver candlesticks up there. I am not the biggest fan of DJ's, so Tim and I created several playlists to be played throughout the wedding. My brother, who is an amazing musician, helped us create out playlists and he was in charge of audio for the wedding. One of my favorite moments in the wedding was rocking out to James Brown with my brother. Finally, I got my jewelry from Etsy and my dress from a vintage and couture bridal store. My dress was awesome because it weighed barely anything, so I wasn't exhausted by the end of the night.
Advice to other brides: Remember that you will be looking at your wedding photos for years to come, so choose the things you love, but choose wisely. Also, when it comes to money, invest in what you care about the most. For Tim and I, we wanted awesome photography, so we invested in We Heart Photography and they did a phenomenal job. Finally, don't be afraid to break tradition. We put our flower girl in black, my mom was my maid of honor and our ring bearer was Tim's grandfather. Having those people involved in our wedding was meaningful for us and for them.
Photography | We Heart Photography
Venue | Rancho Bernardo Inn
Bridesmaid Dresses | Vera Wang
From the beautiful bride, Emily:
My husband, Tim, and I had three top priorities for our wedding: the location, the decor and the photography. We wanted to treasure our wedding photos forever, so making sure the setting was as beautiful as possible was important. We chose the Rancho Bernardo Inn for our location because it was so lovely on its own, we hardly had to add anything. We wanted an elegant, yet relaxed wedding, so we chose the hold both our ceremony and reception outdoors. We chose black, ivory and silver as our color palette. Tim and I wanted our wedding party to consist of people who had influenced us and would also be a part of our lives in the future. My Maid of Honor was my actually my mom because she has been my best friend and role model for my whole life.
Favorite parts of the day: Honestly, the whole day was so awesome, start to finish. One of my favorite parts was the ceremony. I am really shy and the most nerve-wracking part of the whole wedding was walking down that aisle in front of nearly 200 people. As soon as I turned the corner and saw Tim's smiling face, I instantly relaxed. I loved listening to Tim say his vows with the biggest, brightest smile on his face. Also, we used Papa, Tim's 92-year-old grandfather, as our ring bearer, and we brought him up during the ceremony to give us our rings. He cried and held our hands as we exchanged rings, and it was the sweetest moment.Another favorite part was when Michael, Tim's brother and best man, recounted the story of how Tim got me to show up to his family's Christmas dinner wearing pajamas. When I showed up at Tim's house, all the men were wearing tuxes, and his mom and sister were in formal gowns. When Michael finished telling the story, he whipped off his tux pants and underneath, he was wearing flannel pajamas!
DIY: I made the favors for our wedding. I was took a bunch of graphic design classes through college, so I created a monogram that was both modern yet elegant. I purchased about 200 little white boxes at Michaels, as well as black satin ribbon. We filled the boxes with dark chocolate-covered espresso beans and our guests loved them! I also brought in a lot of the decorations that were used. We had this incredible indoor/outdoor fireplace with a huge mantel, and I stacked all kinds of silver candlesticks up there. I am not the biggest fan of DJ's, so Tim and I created several playlists to be played throughout the wedding. My brother, who is an amazing musician, helped us create out playlists and he was in charge of audio for the wedding. One of my favorite moments in the wedding was rocking out to James Brown with my brother. Finally, I got my jewelry from Etsy and my dress from a vintage and couture bridal store. My dress was awesome because it weighed barely anything, so I wasn't exhausted by the end of the night.
Advice to other brides: Remember that you will be looking at your wedding photos for years to come, so choose the things you love, but choose wisely. Also, when it comes to money, invest in what you care about the most. For Tim and I, we wanted awesome photography, so we invested in We Heart Photography and they did a phenomenal job. Finally, don't be afraid to break tradition. We put our flower girl in black, my mom was my maid of honor and our ring bearer was Tim's grandfather. Having those people involved in our wedding was meaningful for us and for them.
Photography | We Heart Photography
Venue | Rancho Bernardo Inn
Bridesmaid Dresses | Vera Wang
Inspiration Board: Toasted Meringue
While winter whites are popular, I'm loving it paired with a toasted taupe. It still feels fresh and elegant, but with a modern touch. I was inspired by this stunning toasted meringue cake. It's so fun and different, yet lovely and sweet at the same time. Keep the tables simple and chic with white on white candles. Add in a bit of whimsy with these doily place settings. Delicious desserts are a must! Love these doughnut holes and milkshakes for an evening snack. This layered lace J. Crew number is pretty much perfect! I love it paired with some fabulous earrings that are sure to make a statement!
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Real Wedding Kristin and Chris
Today's wedding is a classic and elegant vineyard wedding full of sweet details. The photos come from the fabulous Stephanie Baker, who you might remember from this amazing shoot (one of the most popular posts ever!)
The stunning bride Kristin shares some details:
The wedding was set in Sanger at Wolf Lakes because it was different. I loved the outdoor intimate setting of the garden for the ceremony and the lakeside reception fit our style of crowd perfectly. Wolf Lakes was wonderful to us, with all the littlest things I asked for to make the day special. I wanted to incorporate a lot of things from my great grandma's (who passed away last year right before the wedding) into the wedding such as my great grandma's broach on my bouquet, my other great grandma's hankey, my great grandma's wedding ring, etc. That made the day more special to me.
I also request the excalibur car to pick Chris and I up at the house so we had the ride to WL all to ourselves. It was awesome. Since the day of the wedding is crazy, I wanted a few minutes to my self with my groom to be before hand! The colors were simple yet elegant. Black, Ivory and Champagne. I intermixed the centerpieces to give it character and we had a candy bar for our guests.
I wore two gowns, becuase we had a Chinese Wedding Banquet (thrown by his mom) three weeks after the wedding and I wanted to help perserve my gown. When I changed into my short gown, the bridesmaids had their gowns shortened as well (the bottom of them tore off and turned into a short gown). This made it fun for all of us to dance and not have to worry about dragging our gowns! My bouquet was my favorite personal item of the wedding beside my gown. It was hand tied gardenia's. Beautiful! I actually got to meet the designer of my gown to helped customize it to my body. Edric Woo from Tara Keely (he no longer is with them) but we still are in touch today.
Advice: tell all the little details to someone else or write it down for the planner. I wanted to do all the planning myself, wanted no one else's input but forgot some details in my head that made the day of planner wonder what I ment when I said guest book and there was no guest book, hehe. Only I knew the guest book was the Kendall Jackson Reserve bottle of wine to sign. Oops. But it all turned out well. If you can afford it, have at least day of event planners. I had 3 and it made the day sooooo much smoother!
Photographer | Stephanie Baker
Venue | Wolf Lakes Park
Event Designer | Wildflower Designs
Florist | Stems at the Palantine
Cake | Olde Tyme Pastries
Dress | Mia Bella Couture
DJ | Haro Entertainment
The stunning bride Kristin shares some details:
The wedding was set in Sanger at Wolf Lakes because it was different. I loved the outdoor intimate setting of the garden for the ceremony and the lakeside reception fit our style of crowd perfectly. Wolf Lakes was wonderful to us, with all the littlest things I asked for to make the day special. I wanted to incorporate a lot of things from my great grandma's (who passed away last year right before the wedding) into the wedding such as my great grandma's broach on my bouquet, my other great grandma's hankey, my great grandma's wedding ring, etc. That made the day more special to me.
I also request the excalibur car to pick Chris and I up at the house so we had the ride to WL all to ourselves. It was awesome. Since the day of the wedding is crazy, I wanted a few minutes to my self with my groom to be before hand! The colors were simple yet elegant. Black, Ivory and Champagne. I intermixed the centerpieces to give it character and we had a candy bar for our guests.
I wore two gowns, becuase we had a Chinese Wedding Banquet (thrown by his mom) three weeks after the wedding and I wanted to help perserve my gown. When I changed into my short gown, the bridesmaids had their gowns shortened as well (the bottom of them tore off and turned into a short gown). This made it fun for all of us to dance and not have to worry about dragging our gowns! My bouquet was my favorite personal item of the wedding beside my gown. It was hand tied gardenia's. Beautiful! I actually got to meet the designer of my gown to helped customize it to my body. Edric Woo from Tara Keely (he no longer is with them) but we still are in touch today.
Advice: tell all the little details to someone else or write it down for the planner. I wanted to do all the planning myself, wanted no one else's input but forgot some details in my head that made the day of planner wonder what I ment when I said guest book and there was no guest book, hehe. Only I knew the guest book was the Kendall Jackson Reserve bottle of wine to sign. Oops. But it all turned out well. If you can afford it, have at least day of event planners. I had 3 and it made the day sooooo much smoother!
Photographer | Stephanie Baker
Venue | Wolf Lakes Park
Event Designer | Wildflower Designs
Florist | Stems at the Palantine
Cake | Olde Tyme Pastries
Dress | Mia Bella Couture
DJ | Haro Entertainment
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Inspiration Board: Christmas Time is Here
Christmas time is here! Its that time of year where bright berry reds and soft snow whites flourish. I love a rustic winter wedding filled with antlers, pine cones, and mistletoe. Simple centerpieces with cranberries and pomegranates keep it fresh and festive. A sweet snowflake garland brings in the winter touches without being too cliche. Go with wood printed invites for the rustic chic feel. This Pricilla of Boston stunner is the perfect winter wedding gown! Just enough warmth with plenty of sparkle.
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Inspiration Board: Black and White and Chic All Over
Winter weddings don't have to be ultra glam or soft and romantic, they can also be bold, modern, and fun! I was really inspired by this fun houndstooth Kate Spade flat. I thought a houndstooth wedding would be perfect for winter! But a lot of houndstooth can be too much to handle. Keep it modern and chic by mixing and matching patterns you love. This wide stripe works great for the table cloth and some gold silverware adds elegance. Extra seating areas with fun blankets keeps everything merry and bright. For your look, a fabulous bolero is a must! I'm in love with this stunning ruffle number. Underneath, go with a sexy and sharp Vera Wang that is sure to turn heads. And if you're looking for a statement necklace, you are in luck, because this Elva Fields beaut is a crowd pleaser.
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Real Wedding: Lana and Marc
Today's wedding is seriously gorgeous! Ok, I'll admit I'm a little partial because my wedding was black and white damask too, but it is still really fabulous! Classic, stunning, and personal, weddings don't get much better than this! Plus, this bride is beyond stunning! The amazing images come from Radelle of Eternal Reflections.
Our bride Lana shares:
We were engaged for almost two years. So my entire planning process was stress free. I allowed myself a lot of time to get things done, as we had a large wedding. I started with booking my venue and second most important was my photographer. My husband and I agreed on pretty well everything right from the start, he just asked for no pink, hehe! From there everything fell into place. I stayed with what my vision was and tried not to stray, as that can get overwhelming. I chose my vendors based on peoples recommendations. It really helps if you know someone who has used them.
I wanted our wedding to have a lot of touches that were very personal and to carry on traditions. We were married in the same Church as my husband's parents, Grandparents, and other family members. That was really important to us to carry on that tradition. We chose a venue that was close to where everyone lived. No sense in making people drive all over the place. My Dad and my Brother are musicians, so we incorporated that in to our entire wedding. From singing at the Church to joining our Band on stage, it was truly magical. Our ceremony programs featured pictures of our Parents and Grandparents wedding photos, this is a great way to honor your elders. After all they are the reason we are here right, and their marriages are what make us want to be married. To be able to follow in their foot steps is a true honor.
As far as DIY projects went I only had a few. I did set up our candy buffet with the help of one of my bridesmaids. I used vases that I already had around my home and borrowed a few from friends and family. Any one can do this, and it was a lot of fun. We bought all the candy at Costco.
Our traditional wedding cake featured a cake topper that was my Grandparents. It is nearly 50 years old, and now we share that. It's nice to ask Grandparents or Parents for things they had on their wedding day. You don't need to buy 'New' things when you can carry on a tradition and have way more meaning that way. Marc is a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan, so we had a special grooms cake made for him as well. This was a very personal touch that I really enjoyed. And a great conversation piece.
So all in all our wedding was everything we had ever imagined. We had a great venue with delicious food. We had a live band, that allowed my family to join them on stage. We found the most fabulous, amazing, talented photographer that exists, as well as videographer, and they both have captured our day for us in a way that I could have never imagined. There was so much love throughout our day, and that is what a wedding should be all about.
To all the brides out there I would say enjoy every minute of your day. When people tell you it goes by fast, listen to them, because it really does. Do not stress about anything, because in the end you and your Husband are married and that is all that really matters. When it comes to a budget, spend your money on things that will remain with you, ie: Food, entertainment, photographer, and a videographer. Having someone video tape your day, whether it be a professional, family member or friend is very important. There are a lot of moments you are going to miss and to be able to re live your wedding over and over is just so special.
Photographer | Eternal Reflections
Reception | Nisku Inn
Cake | Cakes by Trina
Flowers | Flowers in the Park
Video | Q Digital Design
Dress | Bridal Debut
Tuxedos | Hugo Boss
Hair | Verve Salon & Spa
Our bride Lana shares:
We were engaged for almost two years. So my entire planning process was stress free. I allowed myself a lot of time to get things done, as we had a large wedding. I started with booking my venue and second most important was my photographer. My husband and I agreed on pretty well everything right from the start, he just asked for no pink, hehe! From there everything fell into place. I stayed with what my vision was and tried not to stray, as that can get overwhelming. I chose my vendors based on peoples recommendations. It really helps if you know someone who has used them.
I wanted our wedding to have a lot of touches that were very personal and to carry on traditions. We were married in the same Church as my husband's parents, Grandparents, and other family members. That was really important to us to carry on that tradition. We chose a venue that was close to where everyone lived. No sense in making people drive all over the place. My Dad and my Brother are musicians, so we incorporated that in to our entire wedding. From singing at the Church to joining our Band on stage, it was truly magical. Our ceremony programs featured pictures of our Parents and Grandparents wedding photos, this is a great way to honor your elders. After all they are the reason we are here right, and their marriages are what make us want to be married. To be able to follow in their foot steps is a true honor.
As far as DIY projects went I only had a few. I did set up our candy buffet with the help of one of my bridesmaids. I used vases that I already had around my home and borrowed a few from friends and family. Any one can do this, and it was a lot of fun. We bought all the candy at Costco.
My Damask pattern were curtains from Walmart actually. I had started working with a vendor out of the U.S. and it turned out to be a nightmare. So whenever I was out and about I was always looking for things for our wedding. I happened to come across these curtains at Walmart. I brought them to my event rental lady immediately to see if we could use them and then bought all that I could. I will be hanging these curtains in my basement some day, so they are not going to waste at all.
Our traditional wedding cake featured a cake topper that was my Grandparents. It is nearly 50 years old, and now we share that. It's nice to ask Grandparents or Parents for things they had on their wedding day. You don't need to buy 'New' things when you can carry on a tradition and have way more meaning that way. Marc is a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan, so we had a special grooms cake made for him as well. This was a very personal touch that I really enjoyed. And a great conversation piece.
So all in all our wedding was everything we had ever imagined. We had a great venue with delicious food. We had a live band, that allowed my family to join them on stage. We found the most fabulous, amazing, talented photographer that exists, as well as videographer, and they both have captured our day for us in a way that I could have never imagined. There was so much love throughout our day, and that is what a wedding should be all about.
To all the brides out there I would say enjoy every minute of your day. When people tell you it goes by fast, listen to them, because it really does. Do not stress about anything, because in the end you and your Husband are married and that is all that really matters. When it comes to a budget, spend your money on things that will remain with you, ie: Food, entertainment, photographer, and a videographer. Having someone video tape your day, whether it be a professional, family member or friend is very important. There are a lot of moments you are going to miss and to be able to re live your wedding over and over is just so special.
Photographer | Eternal Reflections
Reception | Nisku Inn
Cake | Cakes by Trina
Flowers | Flowers in the Park
Video | Q Digital Design
Dress | Bridal Debut
Tuxedos | Hugo Boss
Hair | Verve Salon & Spa
A big thanks to Lana and Marc for sharing their beautiful day with us!
And to Eternal Reflections for a awesome photos!
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