Leanne + Greg {married 10.20.12}

Leanne and Greg were married on Saturday, October 20th in Bluffton, SC. As soon as I met the bride and groom to tour them around Hilton Head and Bluffton in search for the perfect wedding venue, I knew they were a special couple with a beautiful vision in mind! Their personalities and love for each other made my time spent with them planning the details and absolute joy.  We spent 8 months planning their special day. From the venue to the flowers and every last detail, it was an absolute honor to share in this experience with them.

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Leanne and Greg’s color palette consisted of crimson red, navy and white with silver metallics sprinkled throughout. We had their chiavari chairs, bars and cake table custom painted in a beveled mercury glass color. It was exquisite. The florals, provided by A Floral Affair, consisted of the most beautiful crimson red peonies I’ve ever laid my eyes on. One bloom was all you needed to make a bold statement in everything from Leanne’s bouquet to the centerpieces themselves.

Leanne and Greg were married at St. Andrew’s Chapel in Bluffton with a traditional Catholic mass. After the ceremony, guests were shuttled to Oldfield Plantation for a fun and relaxed reception. Cocktail Hour was quite a treat. They had bluegrass music played live by the Blue Plantation Band while guests sipped specialty cocktails and played lawn games of corn hole and croquet.

After a beautiful mouthwatering plated dinner of Lowcountry fare, guests hit the dance floor and then the party really stated. DJ Jamie Bodie of JLK Events had {every. single. guest.} on the glossy white dance floor. From dancing the irish jig of Notre Dame’s fight song to Gangnum style, this group had the time of their life and the party could have seriously lasted all night.

Enjoy this peek into Leanne and Greg’s  wedding day, courtesy of Concept A Photography.

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xoxo
Jen
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2013 Pantone Color of the Year

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This week, Pantone released it’s 2013 color of the year and it’s one of my favorites…EMERALD! There is nothing to NOT love about this color…it’s jewel toned, rich, elegant and pairs beautifully with all shades of metallic. It also resembles the natural elements of earth as you see it everywhere from leafy greens to the jewel itself. Emerald is a luxurious color and perfect to incorporate into the most important day of your life. From bridesmaid’s dresses to china, the possibilities are endless and I’ll prove it right here!

Be inspired…

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Pair emerald with black and white!

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Emerald Rehearsal Dinner Dress by Rory Beca

xoxo
Jen
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Glitter + Glam

Dazzle and delight your guests with wedding details that sparkle and shine. Glitz and glamour is among one of the top up and coming trends and it’s one that we just adore! From bridal fashion to tabletop decor, there are limitless ways to add sparkle to your Big Day!

We love this sequined gold top paired with a pink ballerina skirt!

Add some sparkle to your cake with edible gold dust. Or add a strip of glittered ribbon to the edge of your cake stand for a pop of something special.

These enveloped from Etsy are sure to surprise and delight your guests.

Create an impressive look on your tables by covering them in gleaming linens like this one here from Style Me Pretty. Then keep the details on top simple, from the floral arrangements to the napkins and chargers. Candles create a beautiful reflection on these linens so you can’t have enough of them!

I just adore these shoes from Kate Spade! They’re perfect in every way and add the perfect pop of sparkle to your step.

Have your bridesmaids coordinate in these glammed up heels from Kate Spade!

Incorporate your theme of sparkle into your printed items by adorning place cards with elegant sequins. Don’t have the time to be so crafty? Enlist a crafter from Etsy to make them for you.

Incorporate glitter accents into your cake design like this one here!

These chargers can be so simple to make! Just cover the edged in mod podge, cover it in sparkles and TA-DA! Or you can just enlist our friends over at Etsy to provide them for you.

How adorable are these glittered monogram letters? Put these anywhere at your reception to add a fun and personalized touch of something special.

I just LOVE the gold bands around this cake and the easy DIY cake stand!

xoxo
Jen
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Embellished Events
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Email: Info@EmbellishedWeddings.com

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FALLing in Love with Autumn!

Fall really is the most wonderful time of the year – harvest festivals, pumpkin spice everything, mid-70’s temps with cloud-less skies, changing leaves and fabulous fashion! We love everything about fall…but most especially the weddings! If you’re newly engaged and planning your wedding for fall of 2013, we’ve got some colorful inspirations for you to consider. From the food and drinks to the place settings, we want you to embellish your special day with fall details galore!

xoxo
Jen
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Embellished Events
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Info@EmbellishedWeddings.com

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Swooning Over Seersucker!

It’s summertime in the South, which means seersucker is THE fabric of choice, and for good reason. It’s colorful, goes with everything, cool, crisp and super preppy. Seersucker is woven in a way that allows air to easily circulate throughout the fabric, which in turn keeps us cool during those hot summer months between April and September. It’s perfect for any southern lady’s or gentleman’s wardrobe.

Seersucker doesn’t have to be limited to just your wardrobe! In fact, you can incorporate seersucker into just about anything!I am in love with weddings that incorporate this soft textured fabric into their decor and wardrobes! From wedding dresses to accessories and linens, seersucker is the perfect embellishment for any summer wedding down here in the South. Here are some ideas that we are crazy over! My favorite is this beautiful wedding dress 🙂

Here’s to your new SOMETHING BLUE!!

xoxo
Jen
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Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Info@EmbellishedWeddings.com

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13 Fresh Ideas For Your Grand Exit

As beautiful as the sparkler scenes are at the end of the night, I can’t help but say that I’m ready to see something new for the bride and groom’s grand exit! Here are some new fresh ideas that are sure to make for a memorable exit from your wedding ceremony or reception:

1. Flower Petals – Have your guests toss flower petals, either fresh or preserved like the ones shown below (from Save on Crafts). Direct your guests to toss them high in the air rather than straight at you so that you have a rainfall of beautiful flowers coming down over top of you. You’ll be sure to get some colorful pops in your grand exit pictures.

2. Biodegradable Artificial Snow – Are you getting married this winter? If so, why not consider having your guests throw artificial snow? There are products out that that are biodegradable and will disintegrate at the touch of water (Ecoparty). Your venue will appreciate the easy clean up!

3. Ribbon Wands – Have your guests wave colorful ribbon wands, like the ones shown below from Etsy. They can double as a fun favor for your guests or you can give them to someone you know that’s throwing a children’s birthday party. Either way, they’re fun for all ages.

4. Giant Balloons – Have your guests hold these fun colorful and enormous balloons from Geronimo Balloons. They’ll create a bold canopy over top of the tunnel you walk through as you’re exiting your wedding!
5. Solar Paper Lantern Garland – Let these beauties charge all day in the sun and then have your guests create a tunnel by holding them from either end. They do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet because they run off solar power. They’ll give you a flicker of light and a bright pop of color for your grand exit pictures! You can then reuse them for years to come in your new nest! Buy them at Save on Crafts.

6. Preserved Oak Leaves – Having a fall wedding? Your guests will love tossing these preserved oak leaves from Curious Country Creations!

7. Colorful Parasols – Have guests hold parasols in fun shades up high to create a colorful rooftop for you and your new hubby to walk under. Luna Bazaar offers them in a multitude of shapes, sizes and colors.
8. Ecofetti – Love the idea of throwing confetti, but you’re forbidden by your venue because it’s not biodegradable? Lucky for you, Ecoparti offers just the solution: ecofriendly confetti that disintegrates with water. Use it for your grand exit at the ceremony or reception!

Looking for other modes of transportation to ride off in? How about these fun ideas!

  • Ride off in Tandem
  • Horse and Carriage
  • Golf Cart
  • Paddleboards
  • Canoe