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Board #565 | Seeing Stars

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Mood: carefree whimsical elegance
Palette: night sky blue, silver and gray

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Row 1: MacAusland’s wool blankets / starburst earrings by H.Stern / “We Are Made Out of Stars” postcard by Yay Meeralee / vintage star map from Etsy // Row 2: wine glasses on rustic table, photo by Johnny Miller / star hair pin from Rodarte via This is Glamorous / blueberry buttermilk pie with star cut-outs from Adventures in Cooking / constellation embroidery hoop by Miniature Rhino // Row 3: blueberry arrangement from Little Flower School / Morgane Le Fay constellation dress via The Owls Are Not What They Seem / sparklers photo by Pam Cooley

Star gazing is such a summer activity for me – growing up spending summers in Montana, with its big big sky, we spent so many nights identifying constellations and hoping for shooting stars. Anyway, I thought it would be fun – and unexpected – to imagine a wedding that was equal parts elegant whimsy and relaxed rustic. Deep inky blue and sparkling silver, plus the weathered gray of barnwood or driftwood, makes for a romantic summer palette. Blankets, sparklers, and pie invite a carefree summer vibe, while starburst earrings and a whimsical dress add a little magic.

 

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Love Shoot: Meghan & Josh

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This love shoot from Clary Pfeiffer is sure to brighten your Monday morning…

Something about this vintage station wagon just makes me smile!

Says the lovely bride-to-be, Meghan: “Josh and I met years ago and somehow, through many moves and miles traveled, we still found our way back to each other. I guess you could say it was meant to be. Josh and I met while working at the same company in Washington, D.C., but timing and other factors weren’t on our side. Soon after, I moved to Chicago and Josh moved to Denver, and thanks to each of us having blogs, we managed to peek into each other’s lives from time to time. Over a year later, I got an email from Josh out of the blue, which is still one of the sweetest I’ve ever received. And we’ve been by each other’s side ever since! After he moved to join me in southern Indiana, that is. It’s a good thing that traveling is our number one passion in life! We’re so excited for our intimate outdoor wedding celebration in September and even more excited for our honeymoon in Thailand over the New Year.”

Congratulations Meghan and Josh! And thank you to Clary Pfeiffer for sharing these lovely photos with us!

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Board #561 | Red, White and Blue

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Mood: low-key Americana
Palette: red, white and blue

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Row 1: Saja dress via Once Wed, photo by Jose Villa / blueberry jam jars with floral fabric from Wedding Style Guide / sparkler escort cards from Country Living / bluegrass band photo by Belathee  //  Row 2: red lantern and red enamel bucket with peonies by Matthew Robbins Design / strawberry hand pies from Country Living  //  Row 3: Music Highway map by Kristine Lombardi / blue floral envelope liner from Stripe & Field / vintage American flags from Country Living  //  Row 4: boys on vintage Coca-Cola cooler via Once Wed, photo by Beaux Arts Photographie / Sperry Tent, photo by Brea McDonald

Without being over the top with stars and stripes (just a few bundles of mini American flags), this inspiration board still manages to convey a sense of summer and Americana that I think make it perfect for a July wedding. Sparklers, bluegrass, red enamel buckets, hand pies, Coca-Cola. Nothing fussy, just a lovely, low-key celebration.

 

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Friends, this is the last post for the week, but we’ll be back with regular posting on July 8th. See you then, and Happy Fourth of July!

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Farm to Table Engagement Dinner

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I love seeing something like the farm-to-table movement find its way into the wedding world. This lovely shoot was created by stylist Jessica Sloane, who says, “I love the concept of growing your own food and gathering friends for a casual dinner party centered around that homegrown food. So we decided to have a dinner at a local farm for Jordana and Trent, a sweet engaged couple who was getting married in a few weeks. All the food was from the farm we were on and the drinks were made at a local brewery.”

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I love the idea of printing the menu on a tea towel napkin, and farm fresh vegetables make for a charming and unexpected centerpiece.

Congratulations Jordana and Trent, and thank you to Jessica Sloane for sharing this fun dinner party with us! Check out the behind-the-scenes video of the shoot right here.

 

Menu

Appetizer: Blistered Thin Beans with Crispy Spring Garlic, Lemon, Bottarga  //  First Course: Spring Strawberry Salad with Organic Baby Spinach, Fennel, Blue Cheese, Balsamic  //  Second Course: Spring Pea Carbonara with Tagliatelle, Bacon, Local Egg, Pecorino  //  Third Course: Braised Lamb Shank with Creamy Polenta, Tomatoes and Farm Fresh Vegetables  //  Dessert: Apple Pie with Cheddar Crisp and Rosemary Ice Cream

 

Vendors

Design concept, styling: Jessica Sloane / Photographer: Jessica Lorren / Videographer: Root House / Venue: Rocky Glade Farm in Eagleville, Tennessee / Paper goods: Yours is the Earth / Potted herbs: Artisan Flowers / Farm table: Awaken

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Rustic Winery Rehearsal Dinner

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Rehearsal dinners are such a special opportunity to welcome out-of-town guests and hang out with family and friends in a more low-key setting than your wedding reception. Here, a rustic and romantic rehearsal dinner from photographer Bret Cole:

Says Tina, “We chose Truett Hurst because we loved the informal yet modern sensibility of the venue, the different spaces it offered and the contrast to the formal black-tie wedding venue on the following day.”

From Tina and Bentley:  ”We are foodies from New York City and chose to have our wedding in Sonoma because of its natural beauty, locally farmed ingredients and Truett Hurst’s sustainable approach to its business. Truett Hurst gave us a chance to shape our rehearsal dinner without the constraints of a restaurant space. The creekside area also inspired us to invite our guests to enjoy the natural beauty of Sonoma during cocktail hour.”

Looks like everyone enjoyed cocktails by the creek!

The menu took its inspiration from casual barbecue fare – all with locally grown ingredients – to match the laid-back setting.

Menu

Salads: Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil Pesto and Golden Balsamic Drizzle / Wild Rice and Quinoa Salad with Hazelnuts, Scallions and Truett Hurst Zinfandel-Poached Cherries // Entrees: Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Balsamic Glaze / Grilled Ginger Cod with Ponzu Vinaigrette / Grilled New York Roast with Marinated Olive Relish // Wine: Passalacqua Chardonnay / Truett Hurst 2006 Three Vineyards Zinfandel

 

Vendors

Photography: Bret Cole / Venue: Truett Hurst Winery in Healdsburg, California / Planner: Stephanie Beer, Covenant Coordinating / Floral design: Maria Philbin / Rentals, Catering: Grapevine Catering Company

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