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The Katie May Collection Gown You Have to See

December 1, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Los Angeles-based bridal designer Katie May is known for her exquisite backless gowns, her extraordinary craftsmanship, and her innovative take on current bridal trends. From her latest collection comes the Geneva gown, created with artisanal lace inspired by high-fashion European runways. The Geneva gown is crafted to create a dramatic sense of romance for brides with a uniquely sensual style.

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From the designer: The Geneva gorgeously pairs an elusive blend of richly textured embroidery with a sensual and dramatic silhouette.  She is moody, romantic, and unforgettable — designed for the modern Katie May bride.  She was conceived because I was craving something more interesting and special as bridal tends to become repetitive and saturated with the same look.  I drew inspiration from the elaborate fabrication detailing seen on the high fashion European runways — this artisanal lace gown evokes drama, sensuality, and style!  By the way, did I mention, that gorgeous train is detachable!?  We have all fallen madly in love with the Geneva.

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Designer Katie May is dedicated to elevating the bridal market with modern gowns that accentuate the female figure while keeping her price points both accessible and realistic. Each gown is crafted in Los Angeles, where artisans use the highest quality materials sourced from around the world.

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The Talented Team:

Wedding Gown – Geneva by Katie May
Photography – Ty French
Floral Design – Soil & Stem
Hair & Makeup Styling – Vivian Johnson
Model – Jamie Lynn Crandall

 

The Geneva gown is perfect for the romantic bride with a daring streak and an affinity for dramatic fashion choices. Be sure to follow Katie May on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter to see the latest in her modern and sensual designs.

xoxoNicole

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Earthy Forest Elopement at Ricketts Glen State Park

December 1, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Any nature-loving couple can see why Teddi and Cameron’s Ricketts Glen State Park elopement was as romantic as could be. The couple took a progressive hike through the forest, stopping every so often to continue their ceremony in different breathtaking locations. As they exchanged vows and rings, and then kissed for the first time as husband as wife, With Love & Embers captured it all.

The Couple:

Teddi and Cameron

The Wedding:

Ricketts Glen State Park, Benton, Pennsylvania

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The Inspiration: Ricketts Glen State Park is like an enchanted forest, full of old growth trees and cascading waterfalls. When I picked out my dress and jewelry and flowers, and when helped Cameron select his outfit, we kept the gorgeous landscape in mind and tried to keep everything natural looking. Also, our wedding day attire had to be comfortable enough to hike four miles in, so that was important!

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The Moments: Our ceremony was a progressive hike. We would stop at different places along the trail to do bits and pieces of it. It’s SO hard to choose a favorite moment. Our first stop, when Alisa (our celebrant) had us start the official ceremony, was one of my favorites for sure. I think I finally realized that we were really doing this; we were really eloping in a forest full of waterfalls!

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The Advice: Do you. If you don’t want a big wedding, don’t let your family pressure you into having one. If you feel like running off and eloping is right for you, DO IT! The logistics will all fall into place, and it’s absolutely magic. Besides, you can always have a crazy party for friends and family a few months later to celebrate if you’d like.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – With Love & Embers
Venue – Ricketts Glen State Park
Floral Design – Splints & Daisies
Officiant – Alisa Tongg
Wedding Dress – Kiyonna
Groom’s Apparel – Woolrich, Nordstrom

 

Congratulations to Teddi and Cameron on their earthy elopement in Pennsylvania! For more elopement photography from With Love & Embers, check out Elycia and Ronnie’s adventurous Icelandic elopement.

xoxoNicole

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Chic Outdoor Verona Wedding at Antica Dimora del Turco

November 30, 2015 | Junebug Weddings

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Anna and Robin envisioned something a little unconventional for their big day, and the bohemian chic Verona wedding couldn’t have been more perfect. With a deep cherry red motif and subtle 1920s elements, the celebration at Antica Dimora del Turco was a brilliant balance between glamorous and authentic styling. Serena Cevenini Photography captured the day beautifully, from the tender moments shared between Anna and Robin to the carefully placed details throughout the wedding.

The Couple:

Anna and Robin

The Wedding:

Antica Dimora del Turco, Verona, Italy

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I didn’t want to look too bride-y; it is just not my style. I struggled a bit at the beginning; I couldn’t find anything that would match my vision, and then I saw a photo of this beautiful Catherine Deane dress and just knew it would have had to be it. And then after a long search I found the headpiece, the perfect finishing touch.

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If I had to choose moment, I would say walking down that beautiful garden towards my husband with “She” of Elvis Costello playing on the cello. Also the reading of our vows that we had written for each other was pretty amazing, and for sure those emotions will stay with me forever.

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What we knew from the beginning was that we wanted the whole day to be outdoors. What we didn’t want was having to pick a ‘theme’ as such for our day. We wanted to create a relaxed but stylish atmosphere that stepped away from all the wedding rules. We decided for a whimsical feel, a mix of bohemian and natural elements with a lot of deep cherry tones and vintage decor.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Serena Cevenini Photography
Ceremony Venue – Parco Corte Pigno
Reception Venue – Antica Dimora del Turco
Floral Design – Camilla Corsi
Catering – Burro & Salvia
Makeup Artist – Alice Marocchi
Wedding Dress – Catherine Deane
Groom’s Apparel – Paul Smith

 

Congratulations to Anna and Robin on their gorgeous Verona wedding! For more from Serena Cevenini Photography, check out this soulmates in Italy wedding inspiration.

xoxoNicole

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