Get ready for some serious sweetness! These “Love Session” photos of couple Stephanie and John (both professional runners) make their chemistry leap off the screen. Virginia based wedding photographer Jen Fariello captured the whole playful day on film, and I’m loving the results… and the outfits – what other couple could look as good pairing wellies and a sun dress with jeans and killer abs?
From photographer Jen Fariello: Couples often schedule a portrait session once they are formally engaged but I think couples should have portrait sessions regardless of an engagement. Photographs are the perfect way to capture all the special stages of any couple’s journey. This adorable duo decided to have a late summer love session at our local apple orchard, Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, Va.”
What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Quirky, vintage and fun
What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? We wanted our wedding to be fun and laid-back. I have always loved Halloween, and, while we didn’t plan a Halloween Wedding, we thought it would be fun if guests had costumes on the dance floor at the reception. Our friends and family certainly rose to the occasion with some festive masks and props, which made for hilarious pictures! Regarding flowers, Ive always been inspired by outside the box arrangements of succulents, moss and driftwood. They are so unique and unexpected. My husband and I decided early on in our wedding planning that what mattered most to us was great food, great music and great pictures. We were more flexible about the other components of the wedding, because they were less of a priority to us.
Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? We have two big dogs, and we made them part of our wedding party. They were escorted by a flower girl and ring bearer. I was not sure how they would do, but they were very well-behaved and made everyone smile when they walked down the aisle.
Our reception band, Soul Track Mind, was the band we went to see on our first date. They are a great soul band, and had absolutely everyone on the floor dancing. The photobooth was a lot of fun. My 82-year-old grandmother and her older sister were wheeled into the photobooth area in their wheelchairs, where they wore feather boas and pretended to fight over a huge prop pumpkin. Its important to me to honor my family members and ancestors. I did that in several ways: I wore the blue silk shoes my grandmother wore at her wedding 60 years ago, and during the ceremony, I wore my other grandmothers ring with the birthstones of all her children. We had wedding pictures of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents displayed by the guestbook. Everyone loved seeing the old pictures, and noting family resemblances.
Wedding color palette:Periwinkle, navy, and a touch of lemon.
The Wedding Team:
Photographers: Caroline + Ben
Event Planner: Celeste Quesada Events
Ceremony and Reception Venue: House on the Hill
Officiant: Brad Biggers, brother in law of the groom
Invitation Designer: Blake Spruill, brother of the bride
Catering: Ginas Kitchen
Florist: Antonio Bond, Transplants
Cake: Cakemix Austin
Wedding dress: Blush Bridal Lounge
Bridal accessories: Shoes from Brides grandmother
Bridesmaids apparel and accessories: Bridesmaids’ own, thrift stores, Mighty Oak Necklace from Red Envelope
Groom and groomsmen apparel and accessories: Groom and Groomsmen’s own
Hair and make-up: Hair- Charlotte Belle, Makeup- Jaclyn Bahr
Live music: Soul Track Mind
Transportation: Longhorn Limos
Favors: Koozies
Rings: Bailey, Banks and Biddle
Photobooth: Fun Loving Photos, Devaki Knowles
Thank you for sharing your wedding with us Lindsey and Chris!
The arrival of January also means the arrival of wedding planning season – are you jumping in with both feet? If you’re looking for opportunities to learn more and see more, check out these fantastic wedding events and sales happening throughout the month of January, all around the country…
The lovely bridal and bridesmaid fashion boutique, Bella Bridesmaid will soon be carrying Jenny Yoo dresses in their store, and to give all the Seattle area ladies a sneak peek and head start, they’re hosting a mini trunk show with 5 Jenny Yoo bridal gowns and 8 Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dresses, now through January 14th. The dresses are absolutely darling, and if you place your order by January 31st, you’ll receive a 10% discount!
Now through January 14th Bella Bridesmaid Seattle 2560 Third Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Call for your appointment: 206-728-5965
On January 22, 2012 Vancouver area brides can enjoy a day filled with everything beauty, health, and style, including fashion shows, beauty treatments and a special presentation by Randy Fenoli, Fashion Director at Kleinfeld and Star of TLCs Say Yes to the Dress. Fun!
Monique Lhuillier’s wedding dresses are some of the most beautiful on the planet, and nothing beats getting to try on her spellbinding designs in person. If you’re in the market for a Monique, don’t miss the trunk shows at their Minneapolis and Los Angeles flagship salons this month. They’re by appointment only, so call or e-mail to reserve your space today!
January 13th -14th, 2012 Monique Lhuillier Minneapolis Flagship Salon 3928 W. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota By appointment only – call 612-929-0747
January 26th – 28th, 2012 Monique Lhuillier Los Angeles Flagship Salon 8485 Melrose Place Los Angeles, CA 90069 By appointment only – call 323-655-1088 or e-mail [email protected]
Indie Wed is a unique wedding show and marketplace where you can find unconventional, edgy, eco-friendly and independent wedding pros and their wares all in one place on one fun day. Chicago area couples can meet over 100 amazing vendors plus enjoy food, music, fashion and pampering – don’t miss it!
January 28th, 2012, 10am – 4pm Ravenswood Event Center 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave Chicago, Illinois 60613 Visit www.indiewed.com for tickets, and check out the video below from Indie Wed 2011, by the talented I Do Films…
Weddings in Woodinville is a super fun way to see all of the beautiful winery wedding venues in Woodinville, Washington, along with other talented vendors who will be showcasing their products and services at each location. Bring your friends and family to tour 7 venues, meet 100 vendors, and taste up to 20 wines in one amazing afternoon!
With wedding experts like Martha Stewart Weddings Darcy Miller, Kleinfelds fashion director Randy Fenoli, bridal gown designer Amsale Aberra, master wedding cake baker Sylivia Weinstock and top caterer Peter Callahan, plus florists, photographers, stationers, and more, you’ll be in wedding planning heaven!
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