Burgundy & Navy Blue Rustic Elegant Wedding In California

Apr
2018

Apr 26 2018

Inspiration, Real Weddings, Reception, Wedding Stationery

Barn, Elegant, Fall, Favor Tags, our designs Your Way, Pocket Wedding Invitations, Real Weddings, Rustic, Save the Dates, Thank Yous, Wedding Receptions

You know how we adore a stunning rustic elegant wedding! Katie and Michael’s extremely gorgeous wedding at Barn with a Cross at the Brigantino Ranch in Hollister, CA was filled to the brim with rustic, elegant wedding details that are sure to inspire you.

Tucked away behind a hidden oak tree grove down a windy road, is the Brigantino Family Ranch … the perfect venue for a rustic elegant wedding. Katie and Michael had an outdoor ceremony and a beautiful elegant, chandelier barn reception on the grounds on a gorgeous, sunny fall day.

The atmosphere of their big day was created with a blend of elegant decor and the exquisitely rustic wedding venue {and we LOVE the old truck!}. We so love their wedding stationery … Invites, Favor Tags, Save the Dates and Thank Yous … all from MagnetStreet, their navy and burgundy color palette, and gorgeous wedding day florals and decor. Grab inspiration and the details of their rustic elegant wedding day and love story!

Burgundy & Navy Blue Rustic Elegant Wedding In California

Photo by MagnetStreet

Floral Lace Pocket Wedding Invite from MagnetStreet
“I had been searching for the perfect invitation and just wasn’t finding it anywhere. I stumbled upon MagnetStreet when looking for a magnet “Save the Date” and was surprised to see that they had such a wide variety of invitations as well. The part that sold it for me was that I could alter every single aspect of the invitations to make it how I wanted it..”

That DRESS!
“I got my wedding dress at Trudy’s in Campbell and I had the best experience! The lady helping me listened to what I was looking for and pulled some dresses she thought I would like … and she hit the nail on the head! Once she put the veil on me, she had all the ladies that were with me in tears.”

Their engagement story
“My husband owns a restaurant, and we decided to host a Super Bowl party there last year. At halftime, he had me go into the back office to turn down the sound on the TVs so we could announce the winner of the halftime pool. When I came back out, there he was down on one knee in front of all our family and friends!”

No first look!
“We did not decide to do a first look. I wanted to see his first reaction as I walked down the aisle.”

Day-of improvising … it happens to everyone!
“Right as our ceremony started the sound from the officiant’s microphone kept cutting out and crackling. The DJ ended up cutting the feed and our officiant just started talking louder and louder. I had to chuckle as it was happening. I know at least the first few rows could definitely hear what he was saying!”

Favorite photo
“There is a photo of our second kiss halfway down the aisle on our walk out. I loved the lighting and how all the colors popped.”

Something borrowed, blue, old, and new
“My something old was a piece of lace from my mom’s wedding dress that was sewn into the hem of my dress along with an emerald ring from my grandmother who had just passed away about 6 months before the wedding. Something new was my dress, shoes, and accessories. Something borrowed was a bracelet from one of my dear friends and bridesmaid. Since I didn’t have anything blue, I ended up painting my toenails the brightest blue I could find!”

Mmmm … homemade wedding pie
“I’ve never been a cake person, but I love pie! Once our family members heard that we wanted to have pie at the wedding, a bunch of them volunteered to make some pies. We ended up with a gorgeous pie display made by those closest to us, it was really special!”

Highlight of the day
“The best part was the party after dinner. Everyone was up on the dance floor having a great time!”

Any advice for brides planning their wedding?
“Don’t stress. This is going to be the one of the happiest days of your life. Things are bound to go wrong at some point, but I guarantee that no one will notice, and it’s not worth ruining your day over. Just relax and enjoy every moment!”

Special thanks to the vendors of Katie & Michael’s gorgeous rustic elegant wedding!

The Perfect Botanical Gardens Engagement Session in Milwaukee

Apr
2018

Apr 17 2018

Fashion, Inspiration, Romance, Wedding Stationery

Boho, Engagement, Garden, our designs Your Way, Outdoor, Rustic, save the date magnet, Save the Dates

Insanely sweet and vivacious; this stunning botanical gardens engagement shoot is the perfect match for engaged couple, Stephanie and Tyler. The talented husband and wife team at Oak and Iron Photography snapped photos of the gorgeous couple in the Milwaukee area, among trees, gorgeous foliage, the dreamy countryside, and even a downtown brewery. Stephanie shared some of the highlights of their perfect photo shoot day with us.

“We first started the shoot at the Boerner Gardens where it is very lively with flowers and foliage. We then went to the downtown Milwaukee area. We strolled the river walk and stopped by the original Pabst Brewery and took pictures under the infamous sign. It was the perfect day for a photo shoot!”

Their love story and save the date from MagnetStreet is as charming as ever. Stephanie found and personalized a gorgeous save the date that is a perfect match to the leafy crown she adorned for their botanical gardens engagement shoot.

“I chose MagnetStreet because I know I wanted a magnet save-the-date so that our guests could stick it to their fridge and remember the date for the months leading up to our wedding. … I could access the website by Googling save the date wedding magnets, and I was impressed with the design selection and price!”

Watercolor Laurel Save the Date from MagnetStreet

It’s hard to believe their session is not a styled shoot … it’s so real and simply wonderful! The love between Stephanie and Tyler is perfectly captured throughout the boho-esque session. We’ll definitely be crushing on their botanical gardens engagement session for a long time!

“Tyler and I got engaged on December 17, 2016 while we were doing one of our favorite winter activities: snowmobiling. The trees were covered with fresh powdered snow and it was an absolutely breathtaking view. It was just him and I atop a large hill when he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was perfect.”

“My favorite photo from the day is one where Tyler is gently kissing my forehead.”

Their upcoming barn wedding at the Over the Vines vineyard in Edgerton, Wisconsin, is sure to be equally as stunning as their e-session!

“Our wedding colors are wine (very fitting since it’s on a vineyard), grey, and white. I am incorporating a lot of flowers and greenery to make our end of the summer wedding perfect. Inside the barn, they have two gorgeous chandeliers hanging from the ceiling as well as string lights throughout to give it a very elegant feel. My florist, Heidi with Mod Bloom is helping my vision come alive and I can’t wait to see how she helps piece it all together for me with her amazing talents!”

Photography by Oak and Iron Photography | Rockledge, Florida

This Enchanting Vineyard Wedding Is A Dream Come True

Apr
2018

Apr 11 2018

Centerpieces, Inspiration, Wedding Decor, Wedding Flowers

Color Monday, Color Schemes, Mountains, Summer, Wedding Receptions

We are so enamored over Erika and Walt’s super-romantic vineyard wedding in Virginia! Their lovely day showcased an elegant color palette of vivacious plum and violet, beautiful lush flowers … all against a stunning mountain backdrop. Oh, did we mention the bride entering on horseback? Yes, we are definitely swooning over here!

The impressive Breaux Vineyards played host for the lovely couple’s spring vineyard wedding. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the vineyard is just outside of Washington, D.C. The grounds are covered in 104 acres of vines and vibrant cherry trees. The interior spaces feature elegant crystal chandeliers, a large fireplace, and breathtaking panoramic views of the vineyards.

Crush Summer Color Palette by MagnetStreet Weddings
Plum, Violet, Orchid, Custom Lavender

Their wedding day paints a perfect palette that inspires this Summer 2018 color scheme. As the name implies, we are totally crushing Erika and Walt’s monochromatic purple wedding palette! Purples of every shade are hot this year… and are definitely here to stick around for a long time. Plum purple, violet and soft lavenders intertwined in the most romantic way for this luxe vineyard wedding. It’s a vivacious palette that’s full of dazzling depth!

Credits to the wonderful vendors who made their vineyard wedding a dream come true:
Photographer: Jennifer B. Photography//Apparel:pronovias//Musicians: Capitol Harpist//Transportation: Chariots for Hire//Transportation: Harmon’s Hayrides & Carriages//Beauty:JKW Beauty//Equipment Rentals:DC Rentals//Band: Doug Segree Band//Bakery: Cakes Plus//Cinema and Video: Altamira Film Co.//Floral Designer: J. Morris Flowers//Event Planner: Designed Perfectly Events//Reception Venue: Breaux Vineyards//via Two Bright Lights

Romantic Purple Outdoor Wedding At The Historical Castle Farms

Apr
2018

Apr 4 2018

Inspiration, Romance, Wedding Flowers

Classic, Color Monday, Color Schemes, Outdoor, Summer

You are absolutely going to swoon over Victoria and Luke’s fairytale romantic purple outdoor wedding! The historical grounds of Castle Farms in northern Michigan are touted as one of the state’s premier historical attractions … so it’s easy to see why the gorgeous couple chose this as their wedding venue. The grounds feel historical European and really transports you back in time! The castle itself was designed to resemble similar architecture in Normandy, France. {We can’t believe this wedding is in Michigan!}

We love the soft shades of purple throughout the details and decor of their big day. Orchid and lavender hues packed a romantic punch against the rich greenery and lush scenery, providing the inspiration for our Exquisite summer color palette.

Lovely bride, Victoria, is just stunning in her lace-detailed dress with her groom looking quite dapper in a cool gray suit! The bride and her bridesmaids carried gorgeous light purple and white hydrangea bouquets, which is so softly sweet and romantic. Light classic floral centerpieces, lace, and baby’s breath perfectly complemented the romantic feel of this purple outdoor wedding!

Orchid is a soft, romantic shade of pinkish purple that works well with almost any other color, as you can see with this pretty palette. From casual to formal weddings, this gorgeous summer palette is perfection.