Photos from the Vegan Chic wedding!

A few weeks ago I blogged about a Vegan wedding I was helping my good friend Shannon from Emplume with and I wanted to share a few of the photos I took. I took these with my phone so I am sorry that the quality isn't the greatest.

These were the centerpieces on all the tables. All the paper used was recycled paper and the base you see under the vase was a slice of wood from a tree.

The cans on the tables had tea lights in them to light up the hole punched table numbers and different designs each one of them had. The brides grandfather made each one of these by hand. I think she told me it took him almost 3 months to do all of them!

This was the groom's boutonniere, made out of the same recycled paper as the brides bouquet

The Card boxThe place cards

And last but not least the bride! Wearing a custom made hemp gown.

It really was so fascinating to me to spend the day with not only such nice and caring people. But people who are so environmentally and socially conscious. I learned what a huge responsibility Kim and her Husband Tom take on by being Vegan. I really had no idea all that it involved. Thank you both for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day. It truly was a unique and memorable experience and thank you for all that you do to make the world a happier and more beautiful place.

Our Bride Allison is featured in The Knot!

One of our favorite bride's Allison was recently featured in The Knot Michigan for her fabulous wedding. Check out the online link to some more of her photos and their story. Allison & Matt were married at Heavenly Scent Herb Farm on a gorgeous September day. Their amazing photos were taken by Ksenija Savic who captured their day in a sort of fairy tale way. It is alway so fun to see familiar faces in our local bridal Magazines and makes us so proud to have been a part of their day!

Cherie and Nathan are Married!

Ok so this story is straight out of a movie....A year ago we had a bride by the name of Amy and she had a lovely sister named Cherie. Amy was marrying a very nice Aussie named Mark and who had a brother named Nathan. Cherie and Nathan were the maid of honor and best man at their siblings weddings. Well needless to say they hit it off! So Cherie took a trip to visit her sister at her new home in Australia and also got a chance to spend some more time with Nathan. Within 6 months of their first meeting they were engaged and I was so excited when she came in to purchase her wedding gown from us! And in December (almost 1 year exactly from their first encounter) they tied the knot! So my sister brides married brother's...How fun is that!?! Here are some photos from Cherie and Nathan's big day taken by their Australian photographer Amy Neeson.

This is Cherie and her sister Amy...these girls really are the best of friends

The Beautiful Bride....Such a classic beauty

So fun!

Kelly and David's Wedding Trailer

Today the fabulous Jamie Honce posted the trailer for the wedding video of one of my favorite Brides. Kelly was always a joy to work with and just a classic beauty inside and out. I am so happy for her and David and Jamie did a beautiful job capturing how happy the two of them were on their day. So enjoy this little teaser for now....

Kelly and David - Trailer from Jamie Honce on Vimeo.

Lisa and Matt

The fabulous Amanda from Bliss Weddings gave me a call to share with me some photos of our beautiful Bride Lisa whose wedding she was the planner for. Lisa is a classic beauty so it was no surprise that she looked stunning on her wedding daybut seeing her photos took my breath away! She wore a Casablanca Bridal Gown in Ivory.
Here are a few of her amazing photos from Amber Hunt Photography

Oh! The Shoes! LOVE IT!

She is too cute!

Of course these are always my favorites...Now that is pure happiness

New Photos of another Beautiful Bride!

I received these photos today from one of our lovely brides Kelly. She was married back in September and wore a gorgeous Alfred Sung Bridal Gown that she purchased during a trunk show on her first visit to our store. She was absolutely stunning in this gown, like it was made for her! Hope you enjoy the photos!

Audrey What Was Your Favorite Part of Your Wedding??

I loved so many things about my wedding day. It was truly the best day of my life!
But one of the things that stands out is that my husband and I sang a duet. We each sang our part as we were walking down the seating tiers to the stage. It was a surprise to our guests, so everyone was clapping for us and watching, and it was a lot of fun. Also, my dress turned out perfect. I added a purple sash for the reception, and had the champagne colored one that came with the dress for the ceremony. The buttons all the way down the back were so beautiful, and I ended up with a French-type bustle, which looked nice.

Carrie and Matt - August 1, 2009

Carrie and Matt were Married on August 1st. I wanted to share some of their preview pictures taken by Ray Anthony Photography. He really captured how happy the couple is and of course how stunning Carrie is. She wore a Casablanca Bridal Gown in Ivory and Champagne. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos...Here are a few of my favorites.

It was so wonderful getting to know Carrie and her Mom, and I am so happy that you had such a beautiful Day. Congratulations Carrie and Matt I hope that your wedding day was just the beginning of a lifetime of happy days!

Alexis and Nate - August 8, 2009

I had the pleasure this weekend of working with Alexis and Nate. Even though the weather wasn't cooperating, Alexis looked amazing and remained calm throughout. Alexis choose a
Bari Jay dress that we ordered in Ivory and a Bird Cage Veil. She looked absolutely Timeless. We also had the pleasure of dressing the groomsmen in their Chocolate Brown Tuxedos. As a gift to the groomsmen Nate purchased brown Chuck Taylor's for them all to wear instead of the traditional dress shoes. Loved it! These are a couple of the beautiful shots taken by JCL Photography.

Congratulations Alexis and Nate, I hope you enjoyed your day and it turned out to be more than you imagined. Have Fun in VEGAS!!!

Allison: What was your favorite part of your wedding?

I have a couple favorite parts. I really loved the wedding ceremony itself. We got married at the Catholic church I have gone to all my life, and the priest that married us is the same one that baptized me when I was a baby and gave me my First Communion. The ceremony itself was beautiful, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to become Mrs. Waltz.

I also loved being able to spend my wedding day with my Maid-of-Honor, Kerry, who moved to Delaware, as you well know. It was such a bittersweet day in that respect, because she and Bryan drove away to move the very next morning and it's so strange that I haven't seen her since my wedding day.

Overall though, of course the very best part was marrying Greg and vowing to love and remain faithful to each other in front of God and our family and friends.

Thank you so much for being part of my special day, and for always being so welcoming and warm through this entire process! It really meant a lot, and I always tell newly engaged girls to go to your store. See you soon!!

Allison

Congratulations Erin and William!

Erin and William were married on May 16, 2009. Erin emailed me the preview of her photos taken by Dionne of The Shooting Gallery. She made an incredibly beautiful bride! Erin wore a full lace gown by San Patrick. The minute she laid eyes on that gown she knew it was the one and she looked stunning in it. Below are a few shots from her day. To see more of her preview go to The Shooting Gallery Blog

Congratulations Erin and William! You make a beautiful couple and we are so happy for the two of you. We hope you have tons of love and laughter throughout your lifetime together.

Congratulations Lisa and Frank!

I had the pleasure of attending Lisa and Frank's Wedding on Sunday June 7th. The reception was held at Farmington Hills Manor. The bride was wearing San Patrick, Regazo and she was stunning. Here are few photos from their reception.

These were the tall centerpieces, all of the flowers were just beautiful!

The amazingly beautiful cake....And it was delicious!

The Happy Couple!

Thank you both for letting me be a part of your special day! We all hope you have enough happiness to last you a lifetime. Have a wonderful time in Italy!

Video Trailer from Ashley & Kyle's Wedding

I received this video clip from Jamie Honce of the highlights from Ashley and Kyle's wedding. They were married on May 16th at the Orchard Lake Country Club. Ashley was a beautiful bride in a San Patrick Gown. We also did the Tuxedo's for Groom and the Groomsmen. Here you can see how Jamie can capture the moments of your day.

Ashley and Kyle's Trailer from Jamie Honce on Vimeo.

Melissa: What was your Favorite Part of your wedding??

Our wedding day was the most amazing and special day of my life. There were more memorable moments than I can even count! There is not only one thing that sticks out as my favorite part of our wedding, but numerous. I think the ceremony when Brandon and I said our vows to each other and made the promise to love each other for the rest of our lives was definitely the most special. After all, that is what it is all about right? Everything about our day was perfect and I would live it over and over if it was possible. Becoming Brandon's wife was the best part for me, and all the celebrating with our two families made the night memorable. All my dreams came true on our wedding day and I wouldn't change anything for the world!

Alex: What was your favorite part of your wedding??

To be honest, it was probably the photobooth! Our guests loved it, and it was so nice to jump in and get some great candid shots. It was the best money I spent!

But if I get sentimental, I would have to say the choir at the church. We had the high school choir come and sing a song that Billy and I sang on the choir trip where we met 10 years ago. It was the one thing to make me cry, because it represented our beginning.

Meghan: What was your favorite part of your wedding?

As I try and think about my favorite part of my wedding, it is difficult to think about just one moment because the whole day was really amazing. As we signed our marriage license, it really put it all in perspective for me, that I am no longer one, but Travis and I are starting a brand new life together. We have known each other for 13 years, and to be able to share the majority of our lives together is truly wonderful! I have been happily married for over a year to my best friend, so I would have to say the best part of my wedding was knowing and anticipating our life together as a married couple after we said our vows.

Happy Anniversary to ME!

Trevor and I were married 1 year ago today. Wow does time fly! We are celebrating by spending some time on the beach and in the hot sun of Mexico! I know you all are jealous. I will post some photos when we get back. Here are few photos to remember our day.

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year and 2009 is full of Love and Laughter!

Jen and Brian are MARRIED!!!

Jen and Brian were married on December 20th. Jen wore a Casablanca Bridal gown and we had a custom jacket made to go along with her dress. Her photos were done by the wonderful Nicole Ladonne.

I picked this one because these are always my favorite photos. It is just sheer bliss on their faces.

Congratulations Jen and Brian! I can't wait to hear all of the details about your day. We wish you nothing but love and happiness in your new married life!

Natalie; What was your favorite part of your wedding?

One of my favorite memories was the last moment with my father before walking down the aisle: that split second where everything is going so quickly, you hear the music start, and you're about to walk down to your husband-to-be. It is nearly indescribable but when thinking about the overwhelming happiness I felt walking towards Brent, I still cry!