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If you’re from the South and like country music even half as much as I do, you know anytime someone talks about “Miranda and Blake,” they’re talking about THE Miranda and Blake, as in country royalty Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton.  As a diehard boots + blue grass kind of girl, I couldn’t have been more excited when M + B’s engagement party at the Front Porch Farms in Nashville, TN crossed our desk.  (Like, seriously over-the-top excited.)  For how famous these two country cuties are, we were pleasantly surprised with how laid-back and down-to-earth their outdoor celebration was.  What’s even better?  The beautiful bride-to-be even shared a few behind-the-scenes secrets from her low country celebration and upcoming nuptials.  If I could hug photographer Kristyn Hogan for sharing this star-studded soiree with us, I totally would.  Totally.

What was your experience like at your engagement party?  Blake and I didn’t sit down at all.  We wanted to make sure we talked to everyone who came, so we ate on the run and just made the rounds.  This was actually the first time we have gotten to celebrate our engagement with friends, and it seems like it made it feel official, like, ‘Hey y’all, we’re really getting married!”

 Why was incorporating karaoke into your celebration so important?  Blake is crazy for it!  When the karaoke started, that was it.  I think it was the most fun party I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to a lot of parties.

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  1. avatar Heidi@TrulyEngaging reply

    Great couple. Everything is so pretty and comfortable here! So fun… love the crazy cool eclecticism of the tablescapes.

  2. avatar Mary Marantz reply

    Gah!! I'm dying! I LOVE these two!!

  3. avatar Jessica reply

    Shut the front door!!! I love Miranda and Blake!!! :) Amazing quilts in the pictures…. <3

  4. avatar Jessica Smith reply

    LOVE the florals! such a fun cozy environment.. made me like the two of them even more! :0)

  5. avatar Caroline reply

    Oh it's so cute! I can't wait for the wedding pix….they're the greatest country couple in my book. The wildflowers are amazing…so many bursts of color between them and the quilts.

  6. avatar Venues for Engagement Party reply

    What a fantastic array of flower arrangements! Truly inspiring ;)

  7. avatar Country Friend reply

    I found the perfect wedding venue for you two. They specialize in confidential weddings in the Texas Hill Country. Check out http://www.lostmission.com.Good luck!

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I knew without even checking that lovely Meghan was wearing the Melissa Sweet “Fern” at her Mercury Hall wedding in Austin, Texas.  The simple lace gown is sweet  and vintage – and totally not me – but I can’t help but smile every time I see it.  (For the record, this bride wears it very well, especially when paired with those throwback Anthropologie heels.)  Table 4 Weddings photographed Meghan + Patrick’s intimate ceremony, and the bride herself (with some welcome help from her family!) designed the bouquets all on her own!  For more from M + P’s laid-back Texas wedding, visit Table 4’s blog post here.

How did the two of you meet? Patrick and I first met at a college graduation party.  He and a mutual friend had just begun playing in a band together.  Several months (and shows) later, Patrick and I finally went on our first date.  As they say, the rest is history.
Describe the proposal:
The proposal was casual and understated, just like we are.  Being the gentleman that he usually is, Patrick had already called my parents to let them know of his plans.  He thought he might wait a little while to make his move, but as soon as he purchased the ring it began to burn a hole in his pocket.  We were making breakfast on a Sunday morning in our pajamas when Patrick popped the question.
Three adjectives that describe the day are:
Heartwarming, laidback, and fun!
What Southern details or traditions did you include in your celebration?
We tried to include some of our favorite things about the South – particularly where food and music were concerned.  Our menu was comprised of many Southern staples, such as deviled eggs, mac & cheese, and fried green tomatoes, while our Austin-based band, Mike & the Moonpies played honky-tonk inspired country tunes.
Describe your wedding flowers: I arranged all of the flowers with the help of family.  The result was a sort of unique hodge-podge, just like I envisioned.  Though it was a lot of work, the added stress was actually a welcome distraction; it kept me from getting too nervous about the upcoming ceremony!
Describe your wedding cake:

We decided to skip the cake, opting for cupcakes and miniature pies instead.
What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome while planning your wedding?
  Planning a “destination” wedding was difficult at times.  I relied primarily on the internet when researching vendors, having only two weekend visits set aside for tastings and walk-throughs.  Also, getting everything to Austin required some strategic planning and the help of a few instrumental family members in Texas.
What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day?
The groom’s speech!  Patrick could not have done a better job expressing the joy and immense gratitude we felt that day.  To have all of our family and friends from different walks of life present really meant the world to us, and that showed in his heartfelt speech. Funniest moment? My stepdad completely forgot he was supposed to accompany my mom down the aisle and took his seat in the front row without her.  Once he realized his mistake, he quickly (though probably not discreetly) ran back to escort her.  So, the error did not go unnoticed.  I could hear the laughter and clapping as they walked down the aisle from the room where I was waiting.  It was very befitting!
Did you write your own vows?  The judge who performed our wedding provided us with some sample ceremonies.  We borrowed from those and others we came across until we came up with a ceremony that suited us.  The vows themselves were pretty traditional, the words a tried-and-true formula we didn’t bother changing.  We used readings to personalize the occasion instead.
What’s next for you as a couple?  The usual stuff (in order): a house with a yard, more puppies, and, eventually, kids.

Congratulations, Meghan + Patrick!  Thank you for sharing your day with us!

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  1. avatar Shawn reply

    Absolutely charming!! Thanks for sharing your pictures. Sixty-one days until our Texas wedding…woohoo….LOL!!

  2. avatar mike reply

    I love Mercury Hall! It's never looked better.

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To say this past week – er, month – has been crazy would be a bit of an understatement, to say the least.  Want the rundown of what your favorite SW girls have been up to? 

If you’ve been keeping up with our tweets + posts, you know we’re knee-deep in the final stages of prepping V3 for print.  It’s going to be ridiculously awesome; you won’t be disappointed.  (This is coming from someone who didn’t think SW could get any better than V2, but I’m happy to that I was oh, so wrong!)   Lara’s blocked off the next few weeks to do all those little things that magazine editors do.  (Don’t ask me what this is; all I know is it’s pretty intense.)  To help us get through our long work weeks and Lara’s late nights at her desk, our friends have sent us a lot of goodies, food and otherwise.  (Yes, I got silly putty, thank you very much; and yes, I do play with it multiple times a day.)  We have to admit: these fun little surprises make the hard work totally worth it.  Take a peek at some of our favorites!

From Lara:  OK, SERIOUSLY!?!?  We have the best friends in the entire universe!  Daniel Usenko, I just about died when we opened this box this morning.  First of all, it’s my ultimate treasure chest of Luna Bars – every single flavor.  Ah-mazing!  I may have already eaten two.  And then… the card.

Holy smokes!  Forever ago I tweeted about my inbox having a meltodown and all of my email was re-downloading… all 26,528 emails.  I don’t know how he remembered that, but this is the coolest card from Anastasia Marie Cards.  Thank you, my friend.  So thoughtful.  I think the world of you! 

Gina Zeidler sent us all sorts of goodies to keep us laughing and happy during crunch time.  Katharine’s aforementioned Silly Putty is an office hit!  I tweeted a few weeks ago that I wanted a jet so I could fly to see my hubs (who was in DC all month doing a rotation) and she sent me a plane : )  Thank you, Gina!

I’m telling you, we might as well be playing “Jingle Bells” around here.  It’s like Christmas!  Amelia Lyon and Nancy from So Happi Together have an awesome shoot we can’t wait to share in V3.  Chocolate and Luna Bars AND amazing images!?  OH MY!

In my workshop, my friend Jeff always talked about taking notes in the shower because that’s where his best ideas came to him.  Well, Ms Janice Carnevale found Aqua Notes!  How cool are these!?  I will let you know how they work out.  Maybe our next great editorial spread will start on one of these puppies.  So fun!  Thanks again so much for everything, friends!  We are so grateful for everyone cheering us on in the home stretch!

Back to Katharine: Something else that tickled us pink?  The fabulous Millie Holloman + team sent us the proofs from our July photo shoot in Wilmington.  We’ll be saving the full reveal for the October issue, but we wanted to share some pretty hi-larious outtakes.  We’re kind of awesome, no?

When I’m not helping L + E make V3 all kinds of awesome, I’m busy putting the finishing touches on my wedding.  Kyle + I will be getting married in three short weeks, and the to-do list doesn’t seem to be getting any shorter.  (Funny how that works, huh?)  This week, we put the finishing touches on our ceremony, and today had a chat with Liza at Fifty Flowers about the fabulous all-white floral decor they’re planning.  I don’t want to jinx it or anything, but I’m getting pretty darn excited!

And possibly our biggest update of all: Emily’s big sister is getting married tomorrow!  Miss Emily’s been in the wedding trenches preparing for their island celebration in Maine, but luckily she’s shared some great behind-the-scenes pics with us.  Obviously, Em’s sis is one lucky gal to have such a talented bridesmaid at her beck and call, and we wanted to show off a few of the projects E’s been doing in preparation the big day.  Congratulations to K + C on their big day!  We’ll be thinking about you… and crossing all our fingers + toes for good weather :)

With a week to go until V3 is packed up and shipped off to the printers, there’s still a little time to get your quote in the magazine!  Tell us what you love most about Southern weddings and what your favorite Southern phrase is for your chance to get published!

Signing off with love + hugs,
Katharine  (+E+L)

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  1. avatar Kristy R. reply

    So excited for all you are doing!!! The anticipation for V3 is intense!!! Sending you hugs and 'lots of energy for the next few weeks!

  2. avatar Ashley Marek reply

    I just love that you all are about content…whether it be copy, images or both, you just provide great content on the blog and in SW mag. I understand that magazines need to sell ads and print is expensive but it would be nice to have them all like SW mag which is a nice balance. You give brides what they need to be inspired. I also love that you support all the great businesses out there and realize how helpful a mention or feature from you can potentially change their future for the better. Thank you ladies…here I am, almost married 2 years and I still stalk you daily!As for that southern phrase, I've heard some good ones (having a grandmother and dad both being native to Texas and myself too). I got this one a lot growing up: "You could start an argument in an empty house." Always loved the use of "Bless his/her heart" too! Finally, I have been told by a complete stranger: "You have legs as long as railroad tracks" but that one might be an original :)Looking forward to V3!!! Yippee!!!

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