Lauren + Russ brightened the pages of V3 with their regal purple wedding at Austin’s famed Barr Mansion. (Fun fact: purple just so happens to be one of my all-time favorite wedding colors!) Leigh Miller photographed the intimate outdoor ceremony, and Wendee Sawran of Lucie’s Events lent her planning expertise to the 90-guest event. Lauren’s ladies wore flattering charcoal brown frocks (Dessy) and carried jewel-colored blooms from Melanie Tipton and her team at Last Petal.
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Michelle + King’s Southern celebration continued with a tented reception at the historic Clifton Inn. Barbara Lundgren of Barb Wired, LLC offered day-of coordination, and the talented team at the Inn designed an elegant three-tiered cake with fun purple flourishes. And what do y’all think of the sweet lavender bunting strung up inside the tent? We love! M + K ended the night in crowns fit for a bride and her King! For more, take a peek at Adam Barnes’ post from the day here.
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I simply never tire of gazing a classic, beautiful, Southern wedding! The root beer float idea is great.
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The table numbers look fantastic, I love the use of corks to keep them upright!
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Her gown is just perfect! And the crowns — so much fun!
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LOVE these! Adam Barnes has done a few sessions for my family and we all constantly sing his praises. Charlottesville is such a pretty place for a wedding!
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[…] Well, it’s August so to take advantage of the last month of Summer, I have been checking out great cocktail recipes for your next get together. This one really stood out as it reminds me so much of Summer and just plain sounds delicious. An adult Rootbeer Float. […]
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Virginia weddings always make me a little giddy, and Michelle + King’s Charlottesville celebration is everything I could hope for: an authentic 100-acre plantation (once owned by Thomas Jefferson’s son-in-law!), a Southern-sized troupe of attendants and some of the most darling flower girls I’ve ever seen. The classic black & white photos from Adam Barnes Photography isn’t too shabby, either! The bride wowed in a feminine Modern Trousseau lace dress and vintage veil, and the eleven-strong bridesmaids were lovely in lavender gowns from Priscilla of Boston. As a lover of all rose bouquets, it’s no surprise I love the delicate blooms from Pat’s Floral Design.
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. My roommate and good friend was dating (and eventually married) a good friend of King’s from college. When their friends, Caroline and Trey, got engaged, King took a chance and invited Michelle to go to their engagement party. Michelle was home for her brother’s wedding and could not attend the party, so King set up a date for the following week.
Describe the proposal. (From the groom) I knew that Michelle would like to celebrate with her family, so I waited until we visited her family in Naples, Florida in January. We set up a picnic out on the beach and, as the sun went down, I asked her to go for a walk. We got about 5 minutes away from everyone and I asked her. We then celebrated with her family at her favorite restaurant, Bleu Provence.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Intimate, romantic, and fun!
Our favorite details of the wedding were: Our favorite details included our purple dance floor, lollypop escort cards in the shape of the initials K and M, and late night root beer floats. Also, King’s good friend and usher, Brad Bays, played “Brand New Day” by Van Morrison at the ceremony.
What Southern details or traditions did you include in your celebration? What was Southern about your wedding? The wedding was in Virginia on a 100-acre property once owned by Thomas Jefferson’s son-in-law.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: I knew I wanted something that would reflect my Hispanic heritage and to me that meant lace and capped sleeves. I loved how the dress was romantic and so comfortable and easy to dance in.
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Gorgeous, as always
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That hankie is the most darling thing I have ever seen!
Love the shot of the groomsmen on the porch of the house! The napkin made me tear up. How sweet!
WHERE did they get those Texas A&M cufflinks? My dad is an Aggie and that might just be a great parent’s gift for the wedding!
I loved this wedding in the mag! And I LOVE those Texas A&M cufflinks!
[…] Southern details. My favorite? The personalized handkerchief Lauren gave her dad. See the wedding here and […]
I’m really loving the invites! Simple and classic. Where are those from?
Wow, sweet couple!