30 Jun

Jillian recently had the ridiculous good fortune to take a trip up to Buttermilk Falls Inn to scope out the venue and experience an event on location, courtesy of Elan Artists. Based on the photos, it’s safe to say that this place is definitely one to explore if you’re planning to be married in the Hudson Valley.

Gorgeous, no? Jilly gets to have all the fun, being our NYC branch.

Photos: Elan’s New York, national, destination, wedding, and event photographersMel Barlow, Carlos Andres Varela, Allen Zapeda

Venue: Buttermilk Falls Inn
Transportation: Go Brilliant
Food: Oliver Kita and Cobblestone Foods
Entertainment: Elan Artists musicians – La Femme Classique, La Vida Con Fuego, and Loukoum
Design: Matthew Robbins

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8 Jun

This gorgeous Gold Country wedding was sent to us by the very talented Heather of One Love Photo. We’re so so happy she thought of us! Her photography is always so thoughtful and pretty. And in this case, the venue alone is insane. A serious secret of Sonora if you ask us. In fact, Jeremy and Erin were looking at venues around the bay area until Jeremy’s mom insisted they check out Union Hill Inn. It’s safe to say that we’re ALL glad they did.

Kay, now for the weddin’:

Both Jeremy and Erin are big on vintage and recycled items and were so happy they found a venue that matched their style.

Is that not the most insane ceremony venue? All those pretty little lights and hanging decorations are part of the package. No extra decor needed! Erin and Jeremy did add mason jars full of flowers along the benches, and a bunch of candles, but other than that it was ready for them.

Such sweet details at the reception. Erin made them. Yay crafty bride.

The entire cookie display was 1) made by a friend. And 2) vegan! They look sooooo delicious it’s hard to believe there’s no butter involved.

So pretty Erin & Jeremy, congratulations!! And Heather, thanks so much for sending the photos our way!

You can see tons more photos on Heather’s blog too!

UPDATE! Here’s a video of the groomsmen/sister with their tribute rap to Jeremy. Hilarious! And pretty impressive, really.

Photography: One Love Photo
Venue: Union Hill Inn, Sonora CA
Catering: Lila & Sage, who Erin says was fantastic. And they made everything vegetarian by request.
Cake and Cookies: Friend Emily Gillette
Flowers: Becca Howden
Dress: Watters
Bridesmaids: anthropologie
Groom’s clothes: Volcom
Hair & Makeup: Alana Halvorsen & Dalene Scheloske
Ceremony music: Joshua Colburn, the other half of Erin’s band, Ivory Owl
Reception music: friends Jaymes Reunion
Sound: another friend, Scott Macgill

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1 Jun

Ready for some serious awesomeness? From Max, this super insanely stylish wedding has us so inspired for summer and for doing things your own way. If you have stellar personal style, (and you happen to be the global design director for Nike Sportswear, like Jarrett) let it show all the time… especially at your wedding. Andi was nice enough to share all the details from their day… including an 80’s Ferrari, custom designed beach towels, and a Native American ceremony.

Here goes…

Love their invites and towels designed by Dutch artist Parra, who Andi and Jarrett got to know while they lived in Amsterdam. They loved his design so much it became a central theme of their wedding.

They chose their amazing pool towels as favors because it fit with the theme of the wedding (pool, party, sun); and they turned out to be a fun way for their guests to identify each other at the pool during the weekend. They were a huge hit. And they were organic bamboo fabric, making them even better. Exceptional attention to detail you guys!

Gorgeous ceremony and Native American flute by Bill Neal. All around rad way to get married.

Rachel Pally dresses for Andi’s maids. So chic in their different styles, which she had them accessorize with chunky gold and vermillion. This lady thinks of everything.

And the groomsmen wore their own suits + matching Nikes. Obvs.

Then there’s the guests, who look like they might moonlight on the Sartorialist. Yes, suits can be worn as shorts and if you have the right attitude you can absolutely show up barefoot to a wedding.

Notice aforementioned Ferrari. Nice touch.

And the details from the party. Andi used her wedding as an excuse to work with Confetti System, who she (and we) loves. The bright shiny colors were an excellent contrast to the pretty neutrals of the desert.

Their cake was based on Parra’s design and made by Jeannette Hardin. Table numbers made by good friend Michael Leon, who also brought the keys to the Ferrari.

We didn’t even mention that Michael was in effect as the DJ du jour, which is as good it gets when it comes to music.

We could keep talking about how much we love the whole vibe, but you can clearly see for yourselves how perfect this all is. SAVE EVERY PHOTO IN YOUR INSPIRATION FOLDERS!!! Kudos to Andi and Jarrett for putting together such a swell party. We wouldn’t expect anything less from such stylish folk.

Congratulations and thank you thank you thank you for sharing your secrets with us, Andi!

Bride’s dress: Alice Temperley (NY brides, the Temperley Soho store has an amazing collection of dresses!)
Second wedding dress, as seen on Jarrett’s blog: Hussein Chalayan
Marabou shawl and purse: both vintage and sourced by Yo Vintage in Portland, Oregon
Bridesmaids dresses: Rachel Pally with help from Andi’s BFF Caitlin Mazonas
Makeup and hair: David Rodriguez, LA

Groom’s attire: custom black on black suit by Dutchess. Eagle necklace and feather ring custom made by Goro. Harajuku,  Japan. Custom shoes by Nike (of course)
Groomsmen attire: All in their own suits and socks with the same custom Nike shoes and American Apparel red chambray bow-ties.

Invites: Dutch graphic designer, Parra. Printed/assembled by Gillian Schwartz from Schwarts & Sons.
Planner: April Suess from The Bride and I, with special thanks to Erin Chaney at The Viceroy Palm Springs.
Decorations: Confetti System
Towel favors: Luxurious Organics, designed by Parra
Table numbers: hand made by friend, Michael Leon
Flowers: Arrangements Floral and Party Design
Cake: “Yes” cake by Jeanette Hardin from My Favorite Cakes & Cookies

Photography: Max Wanger
DJ/Photobooth: The Flashdance
Musical guests: Linda from King’s Highway Restaurant at the Ace Hotel.  And good friend, Diane Birch, who took time out from her tour to attend and perform at the reception!

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20 May

Cameron Ingalls sent us this super cute, dual-location wedding he shot a few months ago. The first part, the actual ceremony, took place in Pismo Beach on a amazing cliff above the ocean and fog. The second part, the fun part, was a big party for the couple’s friends back home in Oklahoma City. We have a peek of both to show you guys. Both venues are pretty rad.

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But let’s start with the way that Joel proposed:

He turned a vintage book into a hiding place for the ring (with the help of his friend Jerrod Smith). And he wrote her a song, that he recorded and played for her while she read the lyrics in little booklet he made with a typewriter and yarn. Then when she opened the book and saw the box and figured out what was going on, Joel got down on one knee and proposed.

Cana Video shot a little engagement video (with the song included) of the two of them that you can see here.

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Morgan didn’t want the focus of their ceremony to be totally on her, so she and Joel chose to see each other before the wedding and drive to the park together.

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Their California reception was super low key (because the big party was coming up in three weeks is Oklahoma). They asked a friend whose home was down the street from the park if they could have their reception at his house. Because Joel grew up in Brazil and they were going there for their honeymoon too, they had his mom and a few friends cook up a traditional Brazilian dinner. It was mellow and very low budget, but they got to spend a lot of time talking to their nearest and dearest and had the best time.

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Then after the honeymoon they threw a big dance party feast for their friends and family as a thank you for being part of their lives. How amazing is the building?

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For catering, they kept everything local: food, cupcakes + cookies, beer, coffee bar and music. Their photog, Cameron, played a slideshow of their actual wedding day throughout the night so guests at the party were able to enjoy the wedding ceremony too. Plus they showed the wedding video Cana Video had made, which their guests really loved.

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Congrats Morgan and Joel! We so appreciate your take on an intimate ceremony, followed by a big fun party.

San Luis Obispo vendors

photography – Cameron Ingalls
videography – Cana Video
flowers – April Flowers
invitations – 805 collective
make up – kimi holland
hair stylist – jenna frank
dress – Jcrew
cardigan – Jcrew
morgan’s shoes – shoe gypsy
joel’s shoes – ben sherman
joel’s tie: original penguin
suite – Banana Republic

Oklahoma City Vendors

venue – Oklahoma City Farmers Market
catering – Seasons Catering
specialty coffee bar – cafe evoke
beer – Coop Ale Works
cupcakes & cookies – Cuppies & Joe
dj – dj c.c. lark

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6 May

We have another super sweet Aussie wedding this week. This one took place at a gorgeous French guesthouse in the hinterland of Dalwood New South Wales. (Hinterland is such a good word. We should all try to use it a little more.) And as Chantelle said, the venue felt like a castle in the middle of nowhere: it felt special. What a lovely image.

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They wanted their wedding to have a relaxed feel, more like a big family dinner. And they ended up with a tiny celebration with just their immediate family of 12. The dinner scene in Chocolat inspired the decor.

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Chantelle spent her free time leading up to the wedding creating little things for the day. Things like travel packs for the guests, which included directions, beautiful French chocolate and a cd with French music for them to play leading into the location, all wrapped in brown paper & twine; sewn linen bags which enclosed the story of how we met; a blue handkerchief and a disposable Lomo camera for each couple; paper confetti, and jam which I made and placed on the table. The party had it on their croissants at breakfast the morning after.

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Totally beautiful, you two! Thanks so much for sharing

Photographer: Natalie McComas
Venue: Deux Belettes
Flowers: Flowers on the Run
Catering: Your Gourmet: www.yourgourmet.com.au
Hair & Makeup: Jane Smith
String Trio: Byron Barock Quartet

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