Tanja Lippert. How I love her so. Aside from gifting us the most popular wedding to date on SMP, she is also the photographer behind one of my personal faves. Tanja not only lands clients with the best taste ever, she manages to turn every wedding that she photographs into an epic love story. Which scores big marks from me given that I still cry when I watch The Notebook despite the fact that I’ve seen it a thousand times. And don’t even pretend like you don’t. So this next wedding is in homage to Tanja, her insane photography skills and a wedding that is so romantic I’m blushing just a little big. Click here to see an absurd amount of additional deets.

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From the bride + groom… When Will and I started planning our June wedding in my hometown of Lodi, we wanted our wedding day to be a true celebration and reflection of what we love, who we are as a couple and our own family traditions. Our planning conversations centered around how our wedding would feel and reflect the little things we love, from sea glass to food and music. Thankfully we have a talented and loving family, friends and vendors who also helped make our day complete! Getting married in Lodi was a natural choice. It would be a hometown wedding for my parents as I grew up in Lodi, and Will and I love the outdoors and wine!  From the moment we toured Oak Farm Vineyards on a gray wintery day…we fell in love with the old oak tree, lake, barn, row boat, rustic truck, vineyards and overall natural flow of the venue. 

Guests entered under homemade fabric garlands and letters that spelled “wedding.”  The rustic truck was used as a backdrop to share our history with wedding photos of our parents and displayed the plate Will used to propose to me. (We now have a matching set. As a wedding day surprise, I made Will a special plate that read: “Yes, I will marry you and love you forever.”  The caterer used it to serve his salad.) Our uncles conducted an intimate ceremony under the oak tree in an outdoor chapel, complete with custom wooden arches. We stood under a flower chandelier surrounded by our friends and family. Both our parents and siblings took part in our ceremony with special readings.

Cocktail hour took place along the lake where our guests collected their escort cards along the fence and our friends carried ribbon poles to lead a parade to an alfresco dinner. Antique windows, a mason jar chandelier and lights hung along the patio and each table setting was complete with a piece of sea glass and personalized menu. Guests made wishes with the sea glass, which we have now added to our personal collection. We drank from silver anniversary goblets that belonged to my great grandparents in the early 1900s and we used Will’s grandparents’ cake topper. Instead of cake, we toasted and served A&W (Ashley & Will) root beer floats with striped straws. My mom also made her signature oatmeal chocolate chip cookies as a take-away. Although we put a lot of effort into creating our own details, we cannot express enough how much we LOVED our vendors. Honestly, not only did they capture the emotion and feeling of the day, they are all overall genuine people and feel like family. I truly believe having vendors who have a history together makes a world of difference and has an overall effect on the flow and emotion of a wedding. We met Tanja Lippert, Tia Reagan and Luke Goodman at my brother’s wedding in 2010. They introduced us to Martha at Blooms by Martha, and Debbie at Wine Valley Catering from Napa. Marne, a family friend, helped coordinate the day, and my “rock-star” father scouted out and hired Pop Rocks, who kept the party rocking all night! Overall we had an amazing celebration and we felt so loved.  Many thanks to our amazing vendors, family and friends!

Wedding Photography: Tanja Lippert Photography / Wedding Venue: Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, California / Flowers: Blooms by Martha Andrews / Wedding Gown: Marisa / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Groom’s Suit: Kenneth Cole / Hair: Tia Reagan of Freebird Productions / Cinematography: Luke Goodman Cinematography / Band: Pop Rocks by Jay Siegan Presents / Guitarist: Greg Williams / Catering: Wine Valley Catering / Wedding Cake: Simple Sweets Bakery / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals + Giuffra’s Party Rentals / Wedding Invitations: The Aerialist Press / Silver Goblets: The Bride’s Great-Grandparents / Cake Topper: The Groom’s Grandparents / Cookies: The Bride’s Mother

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When this couple couldn’t decide whether to go for the grandeur of Washington D.C. or the serenity of Maryland for their nuptials, they did what any normal bride and groom would do – and went for both. They were married at a romantic Maryland park, but not before a few phenom photo ops at the U.S. Capitol. To execute this beyond amazing wedding, the smart twosome hired some of the best in the business – from Pineapple Productions and Rodney Bailey to Holly Heider Chapple and Catering by Windows among other A-listers. Click here for the gallery!

When Ben and I first started considering wedding venues, we couldn’t decide whether we wanted to have our wedding in a downtown D.C. location where we could enjoy views of the city and its monuments, or whether we preferred a more quiet, rural setting with space to enjoy the outdoors. Although we did ultimately choose a venue on a forty-acre nature preserve in the Maryland suburbs, we were able to sneak in a little time at an unmistakably “D.C.” spot.

We were fortunate to have the opportunity to stop by the U.S. Capitol (where my dad has worked for over 30 years) for a few pictures before heading to our venue. We almost decided to forgo the photo op during the planning stages because access to the Capitol is extremely limited for professional photographers, not to mention that the building is open to the public on Saturdays so we knew we’d have crowds to contend with. We are SO glad we made the trip! As it turned out, the tourists were really receptive to us – we were even greeted by applause when we walked into the jam-packed Rotunda! The building itself is magnificent and made for such spectacular pictures both inside and out! Also, we loved the contrast of starting the day at such an iconic D.C. location, since the rest of our day was spent at our far more rural venue.

Ben and I didn’t want to tie our wedding to one specific theme, but we were determined to make it feel personal and unique to us. He proposed on our six-year anniversary with my grandmother’s diamond ring, and from that moment I knew I wanted our wedding to feel intimate and family-oriented. From having my 101-year-old grandfather (a World War II veteran) walk me down the aisle with my dad, to asking our dear friend to officiate a ceremony filled with jokes and personal stories, to a reception complete with lawn games including a cornhole set handmade by Ben and his father and hand painted by me, we made sure to sprinkle the whole day with personal touches. The more details I selected and created myself, the more special the entire process felt to me. I scoured Etsy for unique items like the handcrafted bird cage for cards, the cake toppers shaped like birds as a tribute to our venue at the Audubon Naturalist Society, and the tiny logs and stationery that I combined to mimic a mini escort card forest. I picked up the miniature bird houses and wooden numbers at a craft store, and stained and painted them to turn them into table numbers. Although my grandmother passed away years ago, I pinned the heart necklace my grandfather had given her to my bouquet as my “something borrowed.”

We wanted the day to feel relaxed, so we extended the cocktail hour to an hour and a half and created an outdoor seating area so our guests could enjoy the beautiful setting. We wanted the vibe to be upbeat and energetic, so we chose “All You Need Is Love” by the Beatles as our recessional and “If It’s Love” by Train as our first dance song. And we wanted to make sure our guests were taken care of from beginning to end, with everything from flip flops to avoid achy feet to buses to and from the hotels provided by Ben’s childhood camp. Our wedding turned out better than I could have ever imagined. But it wasn’t just the wedding day that stands out to me, as special as it truly was. We spent so many hours with our friends and families as we worked to put the various pieces together, bonding over wood glue and laughing during dance lessons. Now, as I think about our wedding, the journey to get there was an inseparable part of what made the whole thing so perfect.

Venue: U.S. Capitol + Woodend Sanctuary / Event Planner: Arney Walker, Pineapple Productions / Caterer: Catering By Windows / Photographer: Photos by RodneyBailey.com / Floral Design: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers / Outdoor Furniture: Capital Decor / Invitations: Jessica Stalnaker / Reception Entertainment: DJ Dan Goldman / Ceremony Music: Cherry Blossom String Quartet / Photobooth: Dan Goldman, Bialek’s

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We like to make up new categories of weddings around here and if we had to pick this would be considered a Warm and Fuzzy, Feel Good Affair (with a side of delicious paper goods). Actually most, if not ALL weddings fall in that category but this gem is EXTRA super duper shiny and happy. It’s everything from the Hawaiian backdrop to the light-filled images by mega-talented Max Wanger Photography to the last dance caught on film by Love Sick Weddings. We dare you to try and get through the full gallery without cracking a big huge smile. It’s practically impossible because this wedding is smile-inducing times a billion. And we heart every last second of it.

Told ya! It’s dreamy, dreamy, dreamy and it’s about to get even dreamier with the film of the day shot by Love Sick Weddings. Turn that volume up a notch or two because you will so want to dance along…

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From the bride… All throughout our 10 years together, Rob and I have found every excuse to escape to the beach and decided, just like that, a little seaside wedding in Hawaii with our 50 closest friends and family was our idea of bliss. Hailing from the food mecca that is San Francisco (read: we LIVE to eat), we wanted to infuse our multicultural roots (Korean and Filipino) into our tasty eats — kahlua pork “lumpia” appetizers, hot-off-the-grill Korean BBQ and kimchi galore, alongside just-shucked oysters and freshly-caught clambakes. As a nod to our Hawaiian surroundings, we celebrated some of our local favorites — grilled mango chicken, pineapple slaw and sweet potato salad, just to name a few. We were hell-bent on a menu that felt just like us and was cooked with love, so we requested that all of our entrees be grilled to order by an on-site chef at our beach reception. Our little wedding cake was the recipe of our favorite cake ever (tropical shag cake from San Francisco’s Citizen Cake) that the amazing Turtle Bay pastry chef custom-baked for us. And as a little surprise to our dance-fanatic guests, we treated our party to some heavenly Hawaiian late night goodness — teriyaki sliders, fries and malasadas (Hawaii’s version of beignets, which will change.your.life) with a little hot cocoa on the side.

We fell in love with the idea of a whimsical, dreamy beach celebration with a vibrant tropical sunset palette, watercolor paintings, colored glass, awesome music and LOTS of twinkling lights. The exquisite invitations designed by Rifle Paper Co. and dreamlike photography by Max Wanger were the anchor of our inspiration. I DIYed my little heart out with our sea critter escort cards, table cards, seating map, tassel garlands, chevron patterned signs and CD favors. I haunted my local flea markets and online shops for our vitrocolor lavender bottles, coral, sea urchin and airplant decor, linen table runners, watercolor sea life dessert plates and paper lanterns galore. And we shipped EVERYTHING (hello, 12 boxes!) to our marvelous wedding coordinator, Dianna of Hawaii Weddings & Events, who worked her magic and made our dreamy beach wedding visions come to life.

Since music has played a starring role in our relationship (we still make “mixtape” CDs for each other after all these years!), we carefully curated our own wedding soundtrack, that ranged from Motown and Brit Pop to ’80s and Hip-Hop. And the fantastic DJ Tony So spun the records and made sweet music magic. Our wedding party walked to Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed,” the La’s “There She Goes,” filled the sweet Hawaiian air while I beamed  down the aisle, our ceremony ended with The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love,” and our favorite tunes kept the dance floor hot like fire all night long. Our love has been a thrilling and challenging marathon of 10 amazing years, and our story was perfectly illustrated through the words we spoke that day. Our from the heart vows were more than words. They were the reflection of our decade of adventure, challenge, growth and chance – with a little inspiration from my favorite story, “The Giving Tree.” Full of our favorite people, music, food and sparkly lights, this is one sunset celebration we will always remember.

Wedding Photography: Max Wanger Photography / Wedding Venue + Catering: Bay View Beach Point & Lawn at Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii / Wedding Coordinator: Dianna Shitanishi of Hawaii Weddings and Events / Flowers: Su-V Expressions / Wedding Cinematography: Love Sick Weddings / Wedding Invitations: Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. / DJ: Tony So / Tent, Chairs + Lighting: Accel Party Rentals & Design / Officiant: Reverend Ron Valenciana / Makeup: Tina Ho / Hair: Didi Ly of Didi Salon / Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham “Papillon” via PreownedWeddingDresses.com / Bride’s Shoes: Aspiga via Calypso St. Barth / Custom Wedding Rings: Gordon Aatlo / Jewelry: Gorjana + Elizabeth Cole / Suits: J.Crew / Groom’s Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider for J.Crew / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: twobirds bridesmaid / Flower Girl Dresses: Gap Kids / Wedding Sign: You’re That Girl Designs

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When it comes to wedding planning, we all know there’s nothing quite like a fabulous venue to set the perfect tone for your big day.  And when it comes to choosing that fabulous venue, well.  There’s nothing quite like the amazing Casa del Mar.  Set against the Pacific Ocean and boasting stunning views of the Santa Monica Pier, this historic hotel is all about making your wedding day absolutely perfect with its glamorous accommodations and jaw-droppingly gorgeous venues.  Can you imagine your ceremony held high above the ocean waves in “The Bow,” followed by a reception in one of Casa del Mar’s breathtaking ballrooms?!?  Talk about swoon-worthy.  It’s no wonder that this luxurious space was once a 1920′s beach club for Hollywood’s uber-elite.

When you book Casa del Mar for your wedding day, you’re not just booking a venue, you’re booking an EXPERIENCE.  You AND your guests will be treated like royalty… all while staying in some of the most dazzling rooms and suites you have ever seen.  Wake up on your wedding day to the sound of waves crashing, followed by the pampering of your life in Casa del Mar’s glorious spa… and be rest assured that your day will go off without a hitch, because with service that is beyond top-notch, it’s the Casa del Mar way.

So, schedule some time (ASAP!) to check out all that Casa del Mar has to offer… and start planning the wedding of your dreams!

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If you are anything like me (and I know you are), then you’ve been dreaming of your wedding dress since the day you could first say “married.”  Yep, countless hours have been spent over the years imagining the gown of your dreams… and now that the time has come to pick out that fabulous frock, you want it to be AMAZING.  Well, lovelies – that’s where Watters comes in.  Their dazzling Spring 2012 Collection is literally boasting one amazing gown after another… and whether you are the garden bride who can’t wait to wrap up in layers upon layers of flowy goodness, the classic bride who adores sleeves or the uber-chic bride that wants to rock a sleek and sophisticated number for a more modern soiree, Watters just gets it.  And who better than that to help you make one of THE most important decisions of your wedding day?

Dreamy, no?!?  I kid you not, if there is one thing that I can.not.wait.to.do when I become engaged, it’s rush right on down to the nearest Watters retailer and start wrapping myself up in some lovely.  And I am sure I will see each and every one of you there, because with exquisite collections in Bridal, Wtoo, Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride AND Flower Girl, Watters has a stunning gown for EVERYONE in your bridal party.  And, well.  That’s just amazing.

To see more of Watters’ 2012 Collection, head on over to their Look Book and start selecting the gown of your dreams.  And don’t forget to visit their Facebook page for even more pretty.  Happy shopping, lovelies! xoxo

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No matter how jam-packed a wedding is with adorable details, gorgeous flowers and the like there is one thing that makes us fall faster and harder than any of these tangible bits and bobbles; the love. And the sweet, sweet, whole hearted love that shines through in each photograph from Mustard Seed Photography is skyrocketing this Texas shindig right onto our favorites list. See the whole pretty day right here!

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From the bride… We originally wanted to have a beach wedding in Mexico, but it just wasn’t going to be possible because all of our immediate family members wouldn’t be able to attend. So we opted for the next best thing, the location where we had our first date — a hiking trip through Huntsville State Park. The Raven Lodge is a quaint little place looking over the lake with LOTS of character. We wanted to keep it small and intimate, so this was the perfect place for us. I designed everything myself as this was definitely a budget/DIY wedding. I found my dress online on clearance for only $99, so I took it to a seamstress to add lace cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline to give it a more personalized look. I opted for dried flowers instead of real ones so I could save them to use in our home. I did lots of shopping at thrift stores and resale shops to find vintage glass bottles/rustic decor, and I made all of our banners, cards, signs, and invitations myself (I even made my daughter’s headband/flowers on her dress). We also cut out cost by having family members make all the desserts, and I made customized cards for each one to make sure they got credit for their yummy creation.

All in all, we had a lot of fun planning. And to any brides out there that think there is no way they can plan a wedding in three months – I PROMISE that you can! And I highly recommend choosing things such as colors and décor that will match your home, so nothing goes to waste. With a little help with family and online resources, you can DIY  and save lots of money.

Wedding Photography: Mustard Seed Photography / Wedding Venue: The Raven Lodge in Huntsville, Texas / Event Design: The Bride / Event Coordination: Paige Loft Events / Flowers: Faye Marie / Wedding Stationery: 2 Little Yellow Birds (Owned by the Bride) / Cake + Dessert: Amanda Cano of Eva Street Bakery / Food: DIY by Family Members / Officiant: Wendi Searcy / Wedding Dress: The Limited / Jewelry: Peach Tree Lane / Shoes: Blowfish Brand / Hair + Makeup: Kara Horne / Groom’s Suit: Custom Tailored Suit via Dillard’s / Girl’s Headband + Dress Flowers: DIY by the Bride

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How is it that this Sacramento wedding, captured by Erica B Photography, can be fabulously vintage yet modern at the same time? I declare it magic. The magic that 2 Chic Events & Design brings to a soiree. A magic I think we’d all love to see more of. Luckily for us, there is more wand-waving going on in the full image gallery!

We met through our mutual friend Amber who insisted that we go out on a date. They adored Levi and thought we’d make a good match. I’m glad I listened! Levi is one of the most caring men I have ever known. He’s smart, funny and spontaneous. In Levi, I found a partner that I could laugh with, cry with and take on life’s adventures. 

Levi picked me up from the airport after I had been gone on a work trip. When I arrived home and walked into the bedroom he got down on one knee. The engagement ring was his grandmother’s! His grandparents had been married more than 50 years. 

Antiquite is a unique event space in a 1920s house with antiques adorning the walls. We wanted to keep with this décor by collecting old vases and books and we came across these perfect ceramic birds. We chose neutral tones with pops of fuchsia, teal and golden yellow.

Our favorite detail of the wedding was the dancing. Our DJ, Pat from HUG Entertainment, did an amazing job! The dance floor was packed all night and our guests called for an encore at the end of the night. 

Wedding Consultant: 2 Chic Events & Design / Flowers: Ambience Floral Design / Reception Site: Antiquite Maison Privee / Rings & Jewelry: Family heirloom and Gold and Diamond Vault / Gown Designer & Boutique: Anjolique / Veil & Accessories: Nordstrom / Formal Wear: Tuxedo Den / Cake and Dessert Bar: Sugar and Spice / Caterer: Jackson Catering / Lodging: Citizen Hotel / Makeup: Christi Reynolds / Officiant: Friend, Kevin Guinn / Transportation: Limousine Club / Invitations: Sarah-Fina Custom Designs and Invitations / DJ: Pat from HUG Entertainment / Photography: Erica B Photography

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So often in my line of work, I am swept away by sweetness. A touching love story, a heart-warming proposal, a beyond meaningful detail – those moments absolutely never, EVER get old to me. So when I came across this emotion-filled beauty captured by Jodi Miller Photography, I didn’t have a chance. It has all the moments that tug at my sappy heart strings – a father giving his little girl away to the man of her dreams, two families joining together and one gorgeous soiree crafted with so much love to celebrate it all. It’s perfectly joyful, and full of all the reasons why the sweetness gets me every time. Click here for more!

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From the bride… Brad and I knew almost immediately that we wanted to get married in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. We are both graduates of the University of Virginia (but didn’t know each other until after school!), and it’s also where Brad took me the weekend we got engaged. Not only does it hold a special place in both our hearts, but we also thought that it would be great place for our family and friends to spend a fun Fall weekend. The weather forecast that week called for 0% chain of rain — zero! — on our wedding day. But nevertheless, the clouds rolled in dark and heavy about an hour before our outdoor ceremony. It actually started to rain as my Dad walked me up the aisle, but luckily it was just a drizzle and we didn’t have to run for cover before saying our vows. There was something about the moody weather that actually made the ceremony seem even more special and romantic: the enormous rolling clouds, the wind whipping my veil around, the slight chill that had everyone hugging together. I was laughing about the rain, which is probably the only thing that helped me keep from losing it during the vows. It was an incredibly emotional moment.

Brad and I wanted our wedding to be elegant, cozy, and joyful. Without really any sort of theme or color scheme in mind, we just aimed for a mix of handmade items, vintage finds, natural fabrics like linen and burlap and locally-grown flowers. And candlelight, lots of candlelight! We had a lot of fun putting together all the many personal touches for our wedding. We made all of the paper goods at the reception, from the menus, programs and signs to the hand-stamped petal bags and the “merci” favor tags. My mom is great at sewing and made the linen table runners and also my veil. For a year, we collected vintage Virginia postcards for our guest book and skeleton keys for our escort cards. We also used lots of blue mason jars, vintage crates, and beautiful silver and mercury glass vessels. We wanted to make sure everyone ate well that weekend, so we served up lots of homey, fall-themed comfort food. Guests were greeted at the hotels with gift bags full of cookies that my sister and I made that week, apples from a local vineyard, and spiced apple cider. All of the wine we served was made right there at the vineyard, and the beer was from the local Blue Mountain Brewery. Dinner included shrimp & grits, bourbon-pecan steak, and an heirloom tomato salad. All of this yumminess was topped off with some absolutely to-die-for carrot cake!

Even though we had a great band that evening, we wanted to have some other fun things for people to do if they didn’t feel like hitting the dance floor. We had a trio of lawn games set up: croquet, bocce, and cornhole. Our friends actually made a set of cornhole boards for us as a wedding gift! There was a fire pit at our venue, which we took advantage of by offering cigars and building a s’mores bar full of all the fixin’s. Our wedding day truly felt like a dream. It was so fun to see all of our planning come to fruition, but even better than that was getting married to my best friend! One of the best parts of the day was taking a minute to look around the room and seeing that every single person in the world that we loved was right there celebrating with us. Indescribable.

Wedding Photography: Jodi + Kurt of Jodi Miller Photography / Wedding Venue: King Family Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia / Wedding Coordination: Events with Panache / Flowers: Sugar Magnolias / Catering: 20 South / Wedding Cake: The Baker’s Palette / Band: Six Stylez / Wedding Dress: Romona Keveza via Hannalore’s / Hair: Moxie Hair Lounge / Makeup: Oasis Day Spa & Body Shop / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Priscilla of Boston / Groom’s Attire: Alton Lane / Calligraphy + Map: Calligraphy by Michele / Wedding Paper Goods, Apple Butter Favors, Matchbooks, S’mores Skewer Flags: DIY by the Bride + Groom / Table Runners + Veil: DIY by the Bride’s Mother / Cookie Gift Bags: DIY by the Bride + Her Sister

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