Dreamy, traditional, and utterly romantic are just a few words we would use to describe Tara’s elegant Southern bridal portraits at Drayton Hall. How special that the bride actually works for the hall, one of the oldest plantations in the country, and that she was able to get all dressed up with Catherine Ann Photography to capture these stunning portraits. The charming historic building and Tara’s bright white lace-embellished gown are almost as much a match made in heaven as Tara and her groom!
Alexa and Rafael’s elegant Milwaukee wedding inspiration began with the groom’s wish to wear a tuxedo and bow tie on his big day. From there, the bride chose an extraordinary tiered and embellished gown and the couple danced the night away at The Grain Exchange. BP Photo captured the opulent details as well as the little details that made the day unique, like sipping on pints of beer before heading into the reception to see their guests!
Rafael wanted to wear a tux and bow tie from the moment we started talking about our wedding, so that set the tone for the rest of the overall theme. We wanted our wedding to have a classic and elegant feel. We choose The Grain Exchange for the vaulted ceilings and open atrium, which created very glamorous and grand backdrop. To offset the opulence of the Grain Exchange, we went with classic table settings, and chose timeless colors like cream and white with gold accents. A dramatic train for me, tuxes for the gents, and long dresses for the ladies seemed to follow naturally.
The Moments:
During the reception, when everyone was dancing and a few drinks in, we stole a moment for ourselves and went up to the balcony which over looked the dance floor and just took it all in. It filled us with so much joy to see all our family and friends in one place, at one time, enjoying themselves.
The Couple Recommends:
Beau didn’t only capture the day for us; he captured our love and excitement. Everyone warned us that our wedding day would fly by, and as hard as we tried to slow the day down, it came and went so fast. After the day is done, newlyweds are left with their memories of the day and the special moments that were captured in film or video. Beau’s talent doesn’t just lie in his amazing photography skills; it also lies in his unique ability to make you feel at ease. When you feel at ease, you are yourself, and that shows in the photographs. Beau became our friend- he laughed with us, he joked with us, and he took amazing photos for us all over Milwaukee. He has an eye for what colors will pop in the background, and how to use lighting to highlight special moments. We love our wedding photos! I would recommend Beau again and again to all my friends.
The Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse on the Saanich Peninsula provided the perfect mixture of nautical charm and rustic romance for Alana and Kevin’s British Columbia wedding. Alana couldn’t have looked more stunning in her slinky, backless gown from The White Peony, which raised the elegance level of the entire wedding. Jesse Holland Photography captured every lovely detail and candid emotion that made Alana and Kevin’s day unforgettable.
The inspiration for our wedding day really just came from wanting to show our friends and family a good time after they have supported us throughout the years. The Saanich Peninsula is a place we have visited with friends and family numerous times, having both grown up close by. We felt the Sea Cider was the perfect venue as it has panorama views of the ocean and orchard.
We really wanted our wedding to be elegant and romantic while incorporating some of my Chinese heritage. The vases we used to showcase our overflowing blooms were all Chinoiserie style porcelain and really helped to bring it a personal element to the day.
The wedding day fashions were easy. Kevin and I both had strong ideas of what we wanted to wear. I wanted something simple and classic without a lot of embellishments. Kevin wanted classic blue suits for him and his groomsmen which we had custom made for them. A dear friend of ours was also kind enough to make my earrings and Kevin‘s lapel pin.
The Moments:
There were so many special moments! I’d have to say one of my favourite moments driving up to the Ciderhouse withKevin. We were both so excited. I could see how beautiful everything looked all decorated, the flowers were overflowing and I felt like the moment I had been waiting for was here and it was perfect!
The Couple Recommends:
Our photographer Jesse Holland was exceptional. She was integral in ensuring everything was going well throughout the day. She gave direction when it was needed and let moments happen organically as well. She has a knack for taking charge, climbing fences to get the perfect shot, wrangling relatives etc…. All without coming off as pushy or bossy. She gets stuff done while putting everyone at ease, that’s not as easy. Another vendor that stood out to me was our florists from Fiddle Head Florals. To say that Alison and Kristen went above and beyond is an understatement. They had very little direction from me yet somehow exceeded my wildest expectations. Every bloom was meticulously arranged. All night long people were commenting on the arrangements (even the guys!). There were flowers everywhere you looked. It meant so much to me that I could book them and put all my trust in them, never once was I stressed out about the flowers. They both confidently executed their roles and I couldn’t have been happier!
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