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Montego Bay Jamaica Destination Wedding Style – Heather and Blair

August 24, 2011 | editorial team

the happy couple - gorgeous, carefree destination wedding in beautiful Montego Bay Jamaica - photos by Ontario based wedding photographer Olivia Brown

The Couple: Heather and Blair

The Wedding: 4.19.11 – Grand Palladium, Jamaica

carefree destination wedding in beautiful Montego Bay Jamaica - photos by Ontario based wedding photographer Olivia Brown

What three adjectives that best describe your wedding? Laid back, relaxed, fun

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? Both Blair and I have always loved the water and the outdoors. We wanted to incorporate beautiful scenery and bold colors in our location, which led us to the decision to do a destination wedding. Most of all, we wanted to be relaxed and enjoy the day, so we focused on eliminating as much stress as possible from planning. The ceremony wasnt until 4pm, so we had plenty of time to take in the beautiful Jamaican backdrop as well as spending time with our friends and family that were in attendance. It was really important to us to create this fun and relaxed environment. We also wanted to do something that not every bride and groom would do or would want to do; with this in mind, coupled with the Jamaican heat and humidity, the entire reception jumped in the pool after the reception! Our photographer Olivia jumped right in with us, and was able to capture some great moments from our boisterous impromptu pool party.

relaxed destination wedding at Palladium Resort in beautiful Montego Bay, Jamaica - photos by Ontario based wedding photographer Olivia Brown

What were your wedding colors? We didn’t want to pick particular colors – we wanted the tropical location to be the color palette. This consisted of a lot of bright pink, aqua, and green.

fun destination wedding reception at Palladium Resort in beautiful Montego Bay, Jamaica - photos by Ontario based wedding photographer Olivia Brown

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding?

Heather: The ceremony itself was in such a stunning location. Walking towards Blair and looking out on the ocean and beautiful scenery I knew I was marrying my best friend in the best possible way. Since my parents weren’t in attendance, having my two older brothers walk me down the aisle was very special. I LOVED my dress. It wasn’t traditional, but it was still bridal and I feel it suited my style and the location perfectly. We also couldn’t have chosen a better photographer for the occasion. Olivia fit in so well with our group, and took some amazing shots. She captured the day and our personalities perfectly. We did a trash the dress photo shoot the following day where a lot of my favorite shots came from.

Blair: I loved seeing Heather walk down the aisle, and seeing her in a wedding dress for the first time.

romantic day-after shoot on the beach - fun, tropical destination wedding in beautiful Montego Bay Jamaica - photos by Ontario based wedding photographer Olivia Brown

The Wedding Team:
Photographer: Olivia Brown Photography
Event Planner: Nekeisha Reid – Grand Palladium
Travel Agent: Dawn Fairbanks – Northstar Travel
Ceremony Venue: Grand Palladium
Reception Venue: Creole Restaurant
Wedding Dress: Jasmine Bridal from Charmante Bridal
Bridal Accessories: Charmante Bridal
Bridesmaids Apparel: Marciano

Thank you Heather and Blair! What a gorgeous wedding!

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Vintage LA Wedding at The Smog Shoppe – Lauren and Charlie

August 23, 2011 | editorial team

vintage handmade wedding at The Smog Shoppe in Los Angeles, California, teal, yellow and magenta wedding color ideas, photos by top LA wedding photographers Duke Photography

The Couple: Lauren and Charlie

The Wedding: 9.5.10 – Smog Shoppe – Los Angeles, California

What three adjectives that best describe your wedding? Fun, unique, handmade

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? We both knew that we didnt want a traditional wedding, but Charlie wanted it to be a little more formal and I wanted it more casual, and we were able to strike a pretty good balance. The music was also really important, and Anthony did a great job. Brad Austin usually does gigantic formal affairs, but he really nailed the mood and look we were going for. When we saw each other for the first time, people said I looked like I was from the 1950s and Charlie looked like he was from the 1850s, but it worked!

vintage handmade wedding at The Smog Shoppe in Los Angeles, California, teal, yellow and magenta wedding color ideas, photos by top LA wedding photographers Duke Photography

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? Getting the Coolhaus truck to come in turned out to be incredible, although we were worried that it was going to be a disaster. Also, finding the Smog Shoppe and an amazing set of vendors all made the day really special. We were happy that we could do so much ourselves – Charlie made the beer and I did a lot of the decorations, and we did little touches like writing the seating assignments on old windows. Seeing Charlies parents do the horah is a standout memory. People still talk to us about how much they enjoyed the wedding, which is a really nice feeling.

What was your wedding color palette? Teal, yellow, magenta, and other bright colors.

vintage handmade wedding at The Smog Shoppe in Los Angeles, California, teal, yellow and magenta wedding color ideas, photos by top LA wedding photographers Duke Photography

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Duke Photography
Event Planner: Amanda Auer – In the Now Weddings
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Smog Shoppe
Officiant: Deidra Gray-Breijo
Catering: Kensington Caterers
Florist: Brad Austin Cake: Lark
Cake Topper: Steph Claver – Hearts and Laserbeams
Wedding dress: Dolly Couture
Hair: Michael Leon Hair Studios
Make Up: Phoebe Ogan
DJ: Anthony Soike – Red Shoe DJs
Rings: Bridal Rings Company
Ice Cream: Coolhaus
Wine: Silverlake Wine and Carivintas Wine
Photo booth: Photobox

Thanks for sharing your LA wedding with us Lauren and Charlie!

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Navy, Gray and Pink South Carolina Wedding Style – Jessie and Jeremy

August 22, 2011 | editorial team

Charleston, South Carolina wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation, navy, gray, pink and ivory wedding color ideas, photos by Virgil Bunao Photography

The Couple: Jessie and Jeremy

The Wedding: 3.5.11 – Lowndes Grove Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation, navy, gray, pink and ivory wedding color ideas, photos by Virgil Bunao Photography

What adjectives that best describe your wedding? Low-country, elegant, timeless, natural.

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? Jeremy and I both wanted to be on the water when we got married. We chose Lowndes Grove as our venue because it not only offered the coastal feel, but it provided traditional and historical appeal. I had a simple wedding style in mind–three staple colors of ivory, navy, and grey with pops of pale pink. This color scheme set against the backdrop of a river-front plantation sparked the ideas for the rest of the wedding. We showcased our happily married parents with their wedding photos on display in classic silver frames, served a low-country spread as well as Tex-Mex fajitas, and had a hint of our future Texas move. The ceremony was decorated with lanterns, a fire pit, and candles to elicit a soft-toned, yet comfortable vibe. From the silhouettes of our dresses to the entryway adorned with breathtaking floral wreaths, our wedding took on each of our personalities. Our happiness radiated throughout the ceremony and reception, especially when we were able to overlook the water, and there we were among our closest family and friends. What more could couple want for the start of their lives together?

Charleston, South Carolina wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation, navy, gray, pink and ivory wedding color ideas, photos by Virgil Bunao Photography

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? Our most cherished memories happened with our photographer present–taking the bride and groom portraits all over this estate really made us reflect on how special the day was– we would never be in such a setting again! Also, catching Jeremys eye for the first time as I walked down the aisle will forever stand out in my mind. His face mirrored the joy I felt in my heart. Jeremy and I wanted to keep the wedding to about 100 guests. This was probably our best and most important decision–after the ceremony, we spent the rest of the night celebrating with our closest friends and family; we were able to talk to everyone, eat a plate of food, and dance the night away!

What were your wedding colors? Navy, ivory, and grey with pops of pale pink.

Charleston, South Carolina wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation, navy, gray, pink and ivory wedding color ideas, photos by Virgil Bunao Photography

The Wedding Team:
Photographer: Virgil Bunao – Fine Art Weddings
Event Planner: Sara Hosch of Southern Protocol
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Lowndes Grove Plantation
Officiant: Matt Letourneau (bride’s cousin-in-law)
Invitation Designer: Crane
Catering: Fish Restaurant
Florist: Benny Campbell of Attalla Florist
Cake: Fish Restaurant
Wedding Dress: Jenny Lee
Shoes: Kate Spade
Bridesmaids dress: Lula Kate from Bella Bridesmaid
Groom and Groomsmen Apparel and Accessories: Joseph A. Banks
Hair and Makeup: Kimberly Rothamel Morgan of Bob Steele Salon
DJ: Skate Rink Jukebox
Live music: Charleston Virtuosi
Transportation: Charleston Black Cab Company
Favors: Southern Sisters Bakery

Thank you Jessie and Jeremy for sharing your beautiful memories with us!

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