January 2011 - Page 15 of 19 - Southern Weddings

Weekly Round-Up

by Nicole in Main on January 7, 2011

Happy Friday, my friends! While you’re settling into the New Year, why don’t you also try winning a few fabulous giveaways? And by fabulous, I mean so spectacular you’ll want to squeal.

The first one up: a Chaviano Couture giveaway. Bridal designer Annette Thurmon not only modeled for our V2 Watercolor shoot, but she just happened to make Katharine’s custom veil for her September ’10 wedding. Yup, she’s talented—and she wants to give you a custom cocktail dress. Go to the original post and tell us what your dream dress would look like. Get creative! The top four ideas will be sketched by Annette and then posted here for you to vote on!

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For all future military brides and grooms: Winc Vermont is giving away a wedding ceremony and reception to any man or woman actively serving in the military for the Honor our Heroes America program. Go here and tell Winc Vermont your story, why it’s important for you to serve your country, and upload a photo of you and your fiancé/fiancée.

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One more great offer: One of our favorite paper designers (and Emily’s birthday twin), Emily Ley is offering a special discount for SW readers! Emily Ley Paper digital wedding crests are a great way to personalize your wedding, especially for any DIY details you might include!

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SW readers can get a personalized crest, originally $100, for $60. You’ll will receive 4 personalized high-resolution JPEGs (two color and two black and white — large and small versions of both) that can be easily inserted in any computer program like Microsoft Word or Publisher. To order yours, email [email protected] with the crest, color and personalization of your choice. Make sure to mention this post and they’ll take it from there!

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And in case you missed it: Emily’s Paper Pick of the Week will make you a little hungry. The French macaron-inspired invitation suite from Truly Smitten has us reminiscing about the Sucre macarons that sweetened up a V2 spread shot by Jory Cordy.

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Be sure to enter to win a copy of V3 from Cassandre Snyder Events! Cassandre is hosting a fabulous giveaway with lots of wedding lovelies!

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That’s it for today, y’all! Have a lovely weekend and see you next week!

Written with love by Nicole

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nadine austin January 10, 2011 reply

That second dress is so gorgeous and balletic!

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Real Texas Wedding: Meredith + Blake, Part II

by Katharine in Main, Real Southern Weddings on January 7, 2011

It’s cowboy meets Southern belle for Meredith + Blake’s reception at the Vista West Ranch. Petal Pushers dressed up the wooded barn with silver accents and pretty pastels for an effortlessly sophisticated look that we love! Wildwood by Fion (512-266-3466) catered the event, and L’s Cupcake Delivery definitely delivered when it came to the couple’s sweet pink and blue cupcake tree. More, you say? Visit The Nichols’ blog post from M + B’s big Texas wedding here.

See all the photos from Meredith + Blake’s wedding in their Real Wedding Gallery!

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Three adjectives that describe the day are: Magical, joyful and smitten.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: How our theme and vision came together and became a reality.
Describe your wedding cake: We chose mini cupcakes on towers and rock candy sticks instead of a traditional wedding cake.
What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome while planning your wedding? We did hire a coordinator to help with the last few weeks, but designed and planned the big day without a hired professional. It was a challenge but so fun at the same time! In the end, this challenge was a blessing because our wedding was so genuinely “us.”
What was the most memorable moment about your wedding day? The “first look” in the meadow before the ceremony. There were lots of happy tears, hugs, kisses and smiles. It was such a heartfelt, joy-filled, magical moment that we will never forget.
Did you write your own vows? If so, what was your favorite phrase, verse or line? We researched different types of vows and combined them to create something unique to our relationship. Blake’s favorite line: “I give you my heart. I have no greater gift to give.” Meredith’s favorite line: “May you always see your innocence in my eyes.”

Written with love by Katharine

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Tags: indoor wedding inspiration, pink and blue wedding, The Nichols

Kelly Sauer January 7, 2011 reply

I was not going to comment on this post, was just planning to skim it in my reader, but oh. my. gosh.

Unbelievably beautiful.
erin*sparkle&hay January 7, 2011 reply

so,so, much loveliness!
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Winners!! :: Bleu Garters, Lo Boheme, Color Story

by Whitney in Contests, Main on January 7, 2011

It’s time to spread the giveaway goodness! Today we are picking winners left and right. Three of you lucky ducks will be winning custom garters from Bleu Garters, another charming reader will get a beautiful feather headband from Lo Boheme, and a third will receive a goodie box of delights from our Fearrington color story. Let’s get this party started!

First up, Bleu Garters!

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Drum roll please! The three winners for the Bleu Garters giveaway are Okeoma (whose favorite design in Bleu Garter’s collection was the lacey Gardenia III), Jenn (who loved the Victoria), and Kalea (who picked the Monaco for a little something blue)

Congratulations, ladies! You will each get your own custom-made garters from Bleu Garters. Ooh la la!

Now, which reader will get to channel the beauty and glamour of the Southern Meets SoCal feature?

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Lo Boheme offered up the vintage-inspired feather headband featured in the shoot to one of you. Congratulations to Karlye! We asked readers to tell us their favorite part of the Southern Meets SoCal shoot and here’s Karlye’s answer:

Aside from the amazing photography as a whole, my favorite details about this photo shoot are the use of cotton and green tomatoes. I love how two things that are so southern and so simple were put together to create such elegant décor. Those details, along with the absolutely stunning dress and enchanting lighting, make for captivating photos that are soft and romantic.

Couldn’t have said it better myself! Enjoy your Lo Boheme feather headband!

Now on to the Fearrington goodie box, which will include lovely pieces from Gleena Ceramics, Amelia Rose, Fuss Jewelry, and Emersonmade.

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Megan B is our lucky winner! She said:

“The entire issue is amazing!! However, personally, I can really appreciate the shoot at Fearrington Village. It hit home with me because not only am I using the cotton cady fresh mint bridesmaid dresses from JCrew, I considered having my wedding there! Cost being a major factor, we’re taking those vintage, garden-esque elements into an indoor venue that will better suit my budget (and fear of rain in April!) The photo of the monochrome macaroons really gave me excitement about using all shades of aqua/teal/tourquoise/mint. Those colors are stunning and paired with vintage lace, tea cups and saucers, and gorgeous flowers to incorporate into the wedding, it will really capture the essence of Spring. My mom actually came up with a cute idea from that photo to serve the macaroons in little nests to look like robin’s eggs for the bridal luncheon :) Needless to say, this shoot was gorgeous, but I just love every hand picked detail that added so much charm!”

Be sure to enter this week’s ridiculously awesome Chaviano Couture giveaway. You have ’til Monday!

Winners: don’t forget to email us to claim your fabulous prizes!

Written with love by Whitney

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Tags: accessories, Bleu Garters, contest, giveaway, Lo Boheme, winner

Megan B January 7, 2011 reply

so I was reading and reading and I saw Megan B- and nearly screamed while sitting at work. Total surpise and I had to double check but I realized, THAT’S ME! omg! YAY!!:) Thank you, SWS! I’m beyond THRILLED! Y’all rocked my week! I’ve been carrying around my issue of SW3 everywhere because of all the inspiration goodness from that shoot (my registry even includes the Vietri dishes!)

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