Real Wedding: Katie and Luke

You know when you get a wedding from The Schultzes, its going to be good! And boy, this one does not disappoint. It doesn't get much better than a sweet winter wedding filled with romantic purples and dreamy snowscapes. Even with unexpected snow storm that had this couple searching for a new officiant the day before, Katie and Luke had a gorgeous day with wonderful memories.

Here are some details from the lovely Katie:
Our wedding was January 30th at the Fearrington House in Pittsboro, North Carolina. We were married in their garden terrace, a beautiful enclosed space with a large stone fireplace, and had our reception in the on-site barn. When we chose January 30th as our wedding day, snow was honestly not a serious consideration in our minds. We live in North Carolina, and significant snowstorms are a rare event. As our luck would have it, the snow began failing heavily during our rehearsal dinner the night before. By morning, we had a lovely, deep blanket. 

When we were planning our wedding, we knew location and photography were two of our top priorities. We couldn’t have been happier with the Fearrington House. Their event planning staff took care of a lot of the logistics, and gave us real peace of mind throughout the process. Needless to say, The Schultzes were wonderful photographers. Like all of our vendors, they took the weather in stride and made sure we had incredible memories of our day. 

I stayed by myself at my house the night before our wedding, so I began the day digging my car out from under the snow. That is a memory I won’t soon forget! Because North Carolina does not often get that kind of weather, some of our out-of-town guests were not able to attend. While we missed their presence, the smaller-than anticipated guest list created an intimate atmosphere that actually turned into an amazing day. We really focused on the essential elements of the day: we were there, we had someone to marry us (we had to find a new officiant the day before because ours got stuck in Tennessee on the front end of the snowstorm), and we were surrounded by loved ones. 

This last shot is so stunning!

Photography | The Schultzes
Venue | Fearrington Village
Band | The Brothership
Make-Up | Make-Up Art by Jenny

Thanks so much for sharing your sweet day with us Katie and Luke!

And many thanks to The Schultzes for sending this beauty our way!

A Winter Wonderland Engagement

Maybe its cause I'm from Florida and we never get snow, but snow is so magical and beautiful to me. Now a snowy engagement, that is even more magical! Megan and Matt are a gorgeous couple and these snowy shots are just dreamy. The credit for these amazing photos goes to the talented team at Byron Roe Photography. So grab a warm cup of cocoa and enjoy!

Venue | Sunriver Resort

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!

[ Credits ]

Top: Emma Stine, Style Me Pretty, Kate Spade, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings

Bottom: Martha Stewart Weddings, Minted, Melissa Sweet, Martha Stewart Weddings, J. Crew

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Inspiration Board: Cozy Winter

Since it doesn't get that cold down here in Florida, I dream of crisp and cozy winters. Winter is and should be all about fresh frost and hot chocolate. I loved the idea of blending the cool blue tones with the warm chocolatey ones. The end result is this lovely blend of rustic elegance and icy glam. Anemones are the perfect winter flower, soft and sweet. I am completely smitten by this cross stitch invitation! So adorable and unique. Of course, serving hot cocoa and some delicious truffles are a must. This gown from The English Department is dreamy and romantic, two things every winter wedding gown should be. Add in some sparkly flats and a "wow" statement necklace, and you are well on your way to a cozy winter dream wedding.

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Top: Eva Lindh, Prismera, Vera Wang, Love and Lavender

Bottom: The English Department, Minted, Style Me Pretty, J. Crew, Style Me Pretty

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! I just wanted to say thank you so much for supporting Glamour and Grace! I feel so blessed to have such amazing readers and friends. All of you inspire me and help make Glamour and Grace what it is. I wish all of you the most joyful and bright of Christmases! Hopefully some of you will get a white Christmas (alas, none for this Florida girl). Also, a little business before the holiday, Glamour and Grace will be getting a facelift in the next few weeks! That's right, a totally new and lovely G&G will be coming in the New Year, along with some other treats and goodies! You will just have to wait to find out more, but I will tell you, you should be excited, cause I am! Have a Merry Christmas!

I will leave you all with some gorgeous Christmas inspiration by Eva Lindh

Next week we will be counting down to 2011 with a Best Of 2010! Hope you will be there for all the goodness!

Engagement: Sarah and Patrick

This time of year is all about love. No wonder it is the most popular time for engagements! Here is a classic and sweet Christmas engagement story I just had to share! Patrick proposed by hiding the ring on the Christmas tree, so they wanted a winter/Christmas themed engagement session.

Here's how it all went down:
We were getting ready to go out with some friends and I was in the bathroom putting on my makeup. Patrick comes in with an ornament that we forgot to put on the Christmas tree and asks me to do it for him. So (naturally...I didn't get it) I blow him off and he spends about another 20 minutes trying to get me over by the tree (at one point he was pretending to straighten a painting behind it) while I'm completely not paying attention. I eventually make it over there and he had the ring box hanging on the tree. I was so surprised/shocked/nervous that I don't even remember what he said when he got down on one knee, but it ended with me saying yes!

Photos by Kate Lehman

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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Top: Eva Lindh, Kate Spade, Style Unveiled, Bird and Banner

Bottom: Style Me Pretty, Maisy and Alice, Piperlime, Pricilla of Boston

Inspiration Board: Romance in Peach

While a lot of winter weddings are white and bright, I really love this soft and romantic take for winter. Some sweet peaches and creams paired with gold make the perfect whimsical winter combo. For centerpieces go with small and lush arrangements and ruffle lined table numbers. Add some literary charm with some book escort cards. Accents of velvet and gold give richness and depth to the whole feel. For the bridal look take on a lovely ruffled number like this Christos. Pair that with some bling glitter gold heels and a fun statement necklace and you are well on your way to winter whimsy perfection.

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Top: Style Me Pretty, DSW, Simple Silhouettes, Style Me Pretty, 

Bottom: Ellen Silverman, Mr. Boddington, Elva Fields, Christos

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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Top: Style Me Pretty, Style Me Pretty, Style Me Pretty, Kate Spade

Bottom: Style Me Pretty, Elva Fields, 100 Layer Cake, Hello Lucky, Vera Wang

Trend We Love

Fall is quickly coming upon us. One of my favorite details for the cooler seasons is giving blankets to guests! It is such a sweet idea and also the perfect way to add in some more color. You can roll up a bunch and set them in a bin or even create personalized wraps for a bit of fun. All in all, you get a lovely and unique detail and your guests get warm and comfy, win win!

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Real Wedding: Michelle and Neil

Let me just say how in love I am with today's real wedding! Gorgeous, soft, and oh so sweet, this blush pink and navy winter wedding really hits the spot! I love how the bride Michelle kept the season feel without making it overly winter. And check out her accessories. This bride is feather fabulous with an amazing headpiece and killer shoes! These photos by Jennifer Skog make everything just too stunning for words!

A bit from Jennifer, the photographer:
Michelle and Neil are two of the sweetest people I know. Having the opportunity to photograph their wedding and get to know them better was such a joy, they have so much love and adoration for one another it melts my heart. 

It was a cold December day in Half Moon Bay and the rain stopped just in time for us to start taking photos. Even though it was cold and windy outside, Michelle was perfectly content and enjoying every minute of her wedding day.

At the reception, Neil put together a huge list of all the reasons why he loved his new wife and had guests hand her a pink rose for each reason, it was ridiculously cute! I don't think there was a dry eye in the room! (Love this idea! So sweet! A must steal for grooms!) Nicole Ha did an amazing job creating such gorgeous plush pale pink blooms for a dreamy winter wonderland wedding! I love all the details Michelle incorporated in her wedding day, it was so fun to photograph! 

These last reception shots are so epic!

Photography | Jennifer Skog
Venue | Oceano Hotel & Spa 
Hair & Makeup | Professional Makeup Artistry 
Flowers | Nicole Ha Designs 
Cake | The Cakery
DJ | Big Fun Disc Jockeys
Rentals | Classic Party Rentals

Thanks so much to Jennifer to sharing these amazing images and to Michelle and Neil for having such a fabulous wedding! Congrats you two!

*This wedding was submitted through Two Bright Lights. If you are a wedding photographer or vendor, Two Bright Lights is a must! They will make your life (and mine!) much easier!