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A Lush Garden Wedding Overflowing With Custom Artwork ⋆ Ruffled

Amanda — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:46:06 +0000

You don’t need a green thumb to fall head over heels over this gorgeous garden wedding that Jackie Fogartie Events designed with just the right touch of something blue! With heavenly florals by Vintage Soul Floral Design, This wedding unfolds through the discerning lens of Amy Kolo Photography, Shannon and Kevin’s wedding is everything we dream of when we think of a floral frenzy heaven. Let the foliage be our witness as we dive into a world where love reigns supreme and blue is more than just a color—it’s a symbol of everlasting love, an emblem of the profound journey two souls embark upon as they say, “I do.

Shannon and Kevin met in Athens, Georgia, in 2017. Their first date was at a bar on a Wednesday night after work. Though they were only supposed to have one drink, they ended up staying for four hours. By that Friday, they were inseparable.

In 2021, the couple drove to Jacksonville for a long weekend with Shannon’s family. Dinner was booked at Epping Forest Yacht Club under the guise of Shannon’s dad’s birthday dinner. As they went to watch the boats at sunset, Shannon turned around to find Kevin on one knee and a photographer in the wings capturing the special moment. Both families emerged and celebrated the engagement together.

The couple wed at The VanLandingham Estate and took inspiration from the lush gardens. Personalization was key for their big day. Magnolias were featured on their stationery and cake as a nod to the couple’s first home on Magnolia Blossom Road.

Even their dog, Peach, was honored with a signature cocktail, The Princess Peach, and a custom illustration on the menu. Vows were made outside under an arch overflowing with roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, and dogwood in dusty blue and pink tones. A favorite memory from the day was the live painter the couple hired to create the perfect memento that hangs proudly over their bed.

After dinner, speeches, and dancing, the couple brought out their favorite dessert — Krispy Kreme donuts — as an ode to sweet new beginnings.

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Wedding Vendors:

Photography: Amy Kolo Photography

Planning: Jackie Fogartie Events

Venue: Vanlandingham Estate

Florals: Vintage Soul Floral Design

Cake: Delish Cakery

Video: Davidson Film Co

Catering: Best Impressions Caterers

Stationery: Viri Lovely Designs

Dress: Hayden Olivia Bridal

A Twinkle Light Wedding Reception With Elegant Rattan Details ⋆ Ruffled

Haley — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:43:54 +0000

Listen… we can’t stop, won’t stop falling head over heels for twinkle light wedding receptions – especially when they look like that of Shamira and Eric’s! It’s hard enough to create a fairy light canopy that feels seamlessly exectued, much less one that conjures up a romantic ambiance without stealing spotlight from the other design details; but Fawn Events is a master at their craft, and the results speak for themselves. We especially love the element of texture brought in through thoughtfully placed rattan accents in the table numbers, the menus, the dining chairs and even the napkin rings! Paired with the orchid and almond hues that Creative Light Design wove throughout the florals, candles and modern vessls, the entire setup was aglow with enchantment. We feel beyond fortunate to be sharing the gallery from Victoria Gold Photography with you today – it’s every bit as extraordinary as her national acclaim promises!

From the Planner & Designer, Erica of Fawn Events: Shamira & Eric had been together for TEN years when they decided to finally tie the not! While they both live in LA with their fur baby, Sage, they wanted a destination wedding for themselves and for their guests. Nearly all of their guests were flying in from Minnesota (where they are from) & New York, so they wanted a venue with proximity to SoCal hotspots like San Diego, but they wanted to maintain a romantic, elegant vibe with a modern flare. Rancho Bernardo Inn made for the perfect place, as it provided elegance, plenty of activities for visiting guests, and gorgeous restaurants for their rehearsal dinner (and it’s dog-friendly!).

Shamira came to us with a vision that included an emphasis on neutrals and heavy floral, and we incorporated the romantic element of twinkle lights to make it all come together, framing the space & creating an intimate setting. Creative Light Floral was truly the MVP of the day, with her stunning work on the ceremony trellis floral, which we repurposed for an over-the-top wedding party head table. Warm neutral linens mixed between white-washed farm tables gave the reception texture & depth. The ambient lighting of all the candles coupled with the twinkle lights made the warm Summer evening feel like it was out of a fairy tale, complimenting Shamira’s ballgown style dress perfectly, and executing her vision of wanting to feel like a princess on her big day. They were not the type of couple that was heavily involved in design; they fully trusted Erica Gustlin at Fawn Events to take their high level vision and execute it. When they arrived and saw it come together, they were in awe and couldn’t stop talking about how amazed they were at how it all looked!

The day wasn’t without its hiccups – The bride’s 2nd reception dress didn’t make it on the plane, so some of her girlfriends went out shopping THAT afternoon to find her stunning strapless party dress (seen in gallery) which looked incredible on her! Her makeup artist canceled the day before the wedding, requiring us to find a last minute fill in, and several guests including bridal party members had to cancel due to Covid. Needless to say, the day was not without it’s stress. There were so many factors working against us in the 11th hour, however they day itself went off without a hitch and Shamira & Eric could not have been happier to simply be married.

Given it was their 10 year anniversary, the speeches were some of the most heartfelt we had ever heard. Their puppy Sage and her parent’s puppy Storm, stole the show during the reception grand entrance and were also the inspiration for the personal touch on their bar menus and signature cocktails.

Eric is an experienced DJ, so one of the things he really cared about was a memorable after party. Once the formalities were over, we moved the party inside to continue – Switching gears from romantic candlelit dinner to a club-like dance scene complete with late night In n Out style burgers and fries (a perfect ode to the SoCal destination intent)! Soundwave Pros DJs brought in a live drummer and saxophonist, along with smoke guns and truss lighting to deliver an epic close out to the night. After that, the party continued even later, as they rented out one of Rancho Bernardo Inn’s restaurant bars to keep the party going even later into the night. The wedding oozed class, warmth, and love with the perfect twist of fun, surely making it a destination worth remembering for all of their family and friends!

Autumn Mid-Century Mod Wedding With A Cool Bohemian Twist ⋆ Ruffled

Haley — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:59:34 +0000

I don’t want to say I cry often… but who am I kidding? I cry often. And boy, did this autumn mid-century mod wedding bring on the waterworks. These cool cats kicked off this new chapter of life together with a fun-filled celebration inspired by Palm Springs, and the deep earth toned color palette that found its match in the mid-century meets bohemian decor elements from the creative mind of Sainte Terre are blowing us away. Christi Martin doesn’t skip a beat as she captures the playful energy of the day. From teary-eyed vows (and First Look… and Wedding Day Letter Exchange… and actual Ceremony – I know!) to epic wedding reception with life-sized cutouts of Mallory + Brenton, the images you see below will melt your heart. Accenting the autumn mid-century mod wedding scenes is Brianna Belton Designs, whose bloomabilities have us wondering if we should skip work today and write an ode to protea, rose and anthurium floral arrangements instead. Honestly… we just might do that. Read on to experience M+B’s modern take on an old classic in full!

After 5 years of dating, Brenton planned the perfect surprise proposal. Mallory came home to get ready for what she thought was just a dinner out. When she arrived, she was greeted with their dog Fancy, fresh with a new haircut and a collar monogrammed “Will you marry our Dad?” Their small dinner reservations turned out to be a surprise party with many of their friends and family.

The pair originally planned to tie the knot in April of 2020, but pushed things back to August for the safety of their guests. The vibe for the big day was Palm Springs pool party meets mid-century mod, with the color palette being inspired by a piece of artwork by local artist Paige Powell. Every detail was personalized to the couple thanks to their all-inclusive venue, Sainte Terre. Food stations were set up to feel like a classy pub crawl, cocktails were named after the couple’s pups, and a custom rosé bar (Mallory’s favorite). There were even cardboard cut-outs at the entrance showcasing the groom’s high-kick party trick. The celebration went on into the night, with the couple and their guests jamming with the band all night long!

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