Hey y’all! By now, everyone who emailed me about participating in the Holiday Ornament Swap should have received an email with his or her swap partners. If you didn’t, please shoot me an email and we’ll try to figure it out.
Also, a reminder that the last day to mail your ornaments is December 15. Now get hopping!
We’re back with more love for the beyond-awesome sponsors of Southern Weddings magazine! We’ve gotten a lot of great feedback about the November issue, but one thing we were thrilled to hear was how much everyone loved the ads this time. We couldn’t agree more: the newest issue is dotted with some truly beautiful ads and we are so grateful to be working with these talented vendors! Thank you to each of our advertisers who helped make this issue a little more fabulous:
Finally! A brides and maids collection for the true Southern bride! Classic shapes in fresh, fun colors and ultra-Southern fabrics (think seersucker, eyelet and silk shantung) make the Coren Moore frocks an easy choice for oceanfront ceremonies and sophisticated soirees alike. We loved the Coren Moore brides + maids collection so much, we just had to feature their frocks in our fabulous WaterColor feature. Peruse the entire Coren Moore line here!
SW loves us some Rae Leytham Photography – so much so that we made sure to feature their work in our premier issue! A husband and wife duo defying the typical photographer stereotype, Wes + Rae Leytham have photographed weddings from Hawaii to Savannah to beautiful upstate New York. Famous for the energy they bring to every wedding, Wes +Rae have worked diligently to develop a skill that uses cameras and lighting to make their images works of art. Make sure you check out their website here and follow their ultra-fun blog here!
Ann Whittington’s slogan – Events for Rockstars, Royalty and You – says it all! A twenty-year veteran of the hospitality industry with planning and managerial experience at The Ritz Carlton, The Lancaster Hotel and Brennan’s Restaurant, Ann Whittington has produced events for European royalty, heads of state, and sports and stage celebrities, and now she’s ready to plan your wedding! What makes Ann among the best in the business is her unique ability to match the style of an event to her clients’ personalities. Learn more about Ann’s services and design inspiration here!
Next we have Nine Photography, based out of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin. Their blog, talk sweet, is a fun read and really shows how well they get to know their couples. Visit it here and their website here! See our previous post about Nine Photography here.
Based out of a 1920’s bungalow in San Diego, California, Lo Boheme specializes in one-of-a-kind accessories. Offering both custom and ready-to-wear pieces to an international clientele through their online shop, Lauren (“Lo”) and Josh Christensen create unique yet wonderfully wearable hairpieces that quickly become family treasures. Check out Lo + Josh’s sweetly sophisticated collection here or find the perfect accessory for your big day in their etsy shop!
We like Brooke Schwab Photography. A lot. Modern, romantic and emotional, Brooke Schwab’s style is a SW and fan favorite alike. (A quick peek at her website and blog quickly shows why!) To learn more about Brooke and her amazing work, visit our first Sponsor Love post here.
Shelby is one of the sweetest, most capable planners you will ever have the pleasure of working with. We should know – she was a lifesaver at the WaterColor shoot for our November issue! Every time we needed something (paperclip, plastic bag, pair of scissors…) the item in question always seemed to materialize in the well-stocked trunk of her car! We know she would be even more prepared on your wedding day. Shelby is based in Pensacola, FL and available for both full planning and day-of coordination.
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Shelby did my wedding in Destin in September and it was more than I could have imagined!!! Be sure to look her up if you’re getting married in that area!!!
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I love Emily. A lot. Why? Because she not only picks the most beautiful weddings around for our blog but also occasionally slips in a wedding she knows I will absolutely love. (As an admittedly picky traditionalist, it’s not always easy to please me, so this is a bigger challenge than you may think.) What do I love about Annie + Sam’s Texas wedding from Sharon Nicole Photography? THE CANDY BAR! It’s amazing, right? But really, it’s not just the sweet display of, well, sweets, but the candy-bright color palate the couple chose for their wedding at the Tuscany Villa. The blooming centerpieces from Special Arrangements, the vibrant accents atop the Cakes by Gina two-tiered confection, the lemon-yellow chair ties? Delicious! Didn’t get enough? (Don’t feel bad – I didn’t either!) Check out Sharon Nicole’s blog post here!
Describe your wedding flowers: Lori of Special Arrangements was our last minute florist and she was fantastic! We presented our budget and told her about our wedding elements and gave her free reign to design the flowers she thought would best suit the event. They looked so beautiful and really added a fresh, eye-catching look to our day. After delivering the flowers, she stayed to make sure everyone was pinned and taken care of.
Describe your wedding cake: Instead of one large cake, we had six smaller cakes and used them as centerpieces. It was both economical and helped make the cakes more memorable! We picked two different flavors and altered the flavors between layers. One layer was red velvet with cream cheese filling and the other was amaretto and raspberry puree.
Were there any wedding traditions or new ideas you included in the wedding? On behalf of our guests, we donated $1 per guest to World Wide Life Fund. Instead of doing a traditional garter and bouquet toss, we also included two t-shirt tosses with the WWLF t-shirts we had received from our donations. The t-shirts said, “hotter than I should be” across the front (in reference to global warming).
What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day? Turning around to face our guests during the ceremony to receive the congregational blessing, and being wowed by all the people who came to support us on our wedding day.
Any surprise elements? There were a lot of butterflies hovering around during our ceremony! That was not planned!
Describe your wedding favors: Sam and I are both of Chinese descent but we didn’t incorporate any Chinese traditions into our wedding. For our wedding favors, however, we had chopsticks designed and engraved in Hong Kong. We also designed our own wedding t-shirts that said, “Wedding Staff” across the back, which we distributed to our wedding party and helpers.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? First, we will turn Sam’s bachelor pad into something that resembles a home. Second, learn to live each day with gratitude for what God has given us.
Congratulations, Annie + Sam! Best of luck to you from the SW girls!
Oops, some how or another I didn’t receive my email! Any way that can be remedied? :) Thanks!