September 15th, 2016
Creating a timeless aesthetic with subtle touches of magic and sparkle isn’t an easy feat– but Courtney and Noah’s April wedding managed to do exactly this (and exceedingly well, for that matter). With soft neutrals, lots of greenery, and an intimate outdoor ceremony, this bubbly couple marked the beginning of their own new season alongside family and friends. If a picture is worth a thousand words, there isn’t nearly enough space to articulate the pure joy captured from this day! Like the coming of spring, weddings bring about hope and new beginnings. Courtney and Noah’s special day radiated warmth and light at the end of the winter season, with just enough sweetness to make you hold close the ones you love.
The Happy Couple’s Names: Courtney and Noah Bowman
Wedding Date: April 2, 2016
Location: Raleigh (New Hill), NC
Tell us “your story” in a few sentences.
We met on Christian Mingle in 2014 and dated about 5 months before Noah called it quits because he was scared of marriage and I was… well… ready. Two and half months later, on my 26th birthday, Noah had this revelation from God that, “Oh my goodness… that’s my wife.” And he began pursuing me again, this time with determination that he was going to marry me. We got engaged in October of 2015 and married the following April.
Pick three words to describe your wedding.
Fun, joyful, party!
We chose to feature your wedding, which means we love your style! Tell us a little bit about your wedding aesthetics (colors, inspiration, personal style, etc).
I knew I wanted a lot of neutrals mixed with a bit of rustic glam. I had my bridesmaids choose their own neutral, floor-length gowns and just asked that they each have a bit of sparkle somewhere. Our flowers were soft pink and white with lots of greenery.
For the reception, I wanted to have long, farmhouse tables with simple and elegant décor on them. So we used only eucalyptus, these beautiful gold candlesticks, and floating candles to line the tables. It sounds weird, but my ideal party is Bilbo Baggins’ birthday party in Lord of the Rings… and I wanted my wedding to feel a bit like that, but way more elegant. That meant a combination of everyone feeling right at home, having an absolute blast, mixed with very classy, timeless elements. We wanted everyone to feel comfortable, eat a ton, and dance the night away. And that’s exactly what happened!
What was your favorite detail from the day?
My first look with my dad was one of my favorite moments. We’ve always had a very special relationship and his reaction was something I’ll never forget.
And that feeling walking down that aisle to Noah and us seeing each other eye to eye for the first time was so surreal. I have never felt that overwhelmed with joy and excitement.
Also, our food was freakin’ fantastic.
What’s one thing you wish you would have known before you started wedding planning?
Make time for normal life aside from wedding planning during engagement.
Tell us why you love EOH custom paper lovelies!
Emily was able to capture EXACTLY what I wanted in our wedding invitations. Elegant, timeless and classic. Seriously loved everything she came up with!
Best wishes to Courtney and Noah!
Dress: The Dress Theory, Nashville
Accessories: Earrings from Francesca’s
Venue: The Bradford— New Hill, NC
Photography: Jordan Maunder Photography
Wedding Planner: Nicole Smith, Vision Events NC
Paper: Emily O. Holmes
Flowers: Specialties Events
Caterer: Durham Catering Company
Cake: Simply Cakes
Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters and CE Rentals
Bridesmaid Attire: Rent the Runway, ASOS, BHLDN
Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A. Bank
Make-up: Stacie Breed
Honey Favors: Bumble and Branch
Hand Lettering: Filled and Flooded
August 19th, 2016
Tucked somewhere in the hills of Tennessee, a foggy lake resort provided the perfect backdrop for a Jane Austen-worthy romance come-to-life. Emily and Matthew’s April wedding struck the perfect balance between timeless and bold. A love for Pride and Prejudice and family traditions at the lake inspired the vision for Emily’s wedding. This combination threw not only a first-class party, but also emulated the whimsy of being “completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.”
The Happy Couple’s Names: Emily and Matthew Smith
Wedding Date: April 30, 2016
Location: Four Seasons Resort – Center Hill Lake – Smithville, TN
Tell us “your story” in a few sentences.
Matthew and I both graduated from the University of Tennessee where we met through a mutual friend, Corbin Taylor. Although we met several times throughout college, Matthew is very quiet, and we never really talked. It wasn’t until Matthew moved back to Nashville after a year in Atlanta in August of 2014 that we randomly met again and began to talk. Our first date was at the 12th South Taproom followed by a trip to Jeni’s ice cream. We bonded over our love for Tennessee football and Matthew’s willingness to try new things: snow-skiing, water-skiing, and all things lake. He then proposed to me in November of 2015 at the lake.
Pick three words to describe your wedding.
Romantic, whimsical, fun.
We chose to feature your wedding, which means we love your style! Tell us a little bit about your wedding aesthetics (colors, inspiration, personal style, etc).
Most of the inspiration came from the location. I grew up going to Center Hill Lake with my family every weekend, no matter what the season. It’s a very special place for my family, and it’s where Matthew chose to propose to me. So a lot of the rustic details were inspired by the lake itself. I also wanted it to feel romantic and elegant, and one of my other favorite things is Pride and Prejudice. So the theme of the wedding became a sort of Jane Austen meets rustic lake wedding.
The colors were chosen based on what flowers I love. I thought the contrast of bright pinks would look stunning against all the natural greenery at the lake. There are accents of gold, because it’s such an elegant and warm color. The bridesmaids’ dresses are navy because it’s such a universally flattering color that is almost like a neutral with all the bright colors against it.
My personal style is a unique mixture of classy and whimsical. I wanted the wedding to have a sense of timelessness, but also to have bold elements that might surprise people.
What was your favorite detail from the day?
Oh, that’s so hard! One of my favorite “fun” details was our groom’s cake topper. We had it hand-made by a lady in Hong Kong. It looks like I’m dragging Matthew off the golf course. As far as my favorite pretty detail, it’s definitely the invitations. They set the mood for the wedding, and people still tell me how much they loved them. They perfectly captured the mood: fun, beautiful, and unique! Plus, we carried over the wax seal to our escort cards, which were absolutely gorgeous. They ended up being the inspiration for so many other details including our cake, where they hand painted a replica of our custom crest.
What’s one thing you wish you would have known before you started wedding planning?
I think it’s good to have people around you throughout the wedding planning process to keep you grounded. Matthew was always reminding me that in the end, it was about us getting married. And my parents were great reminders that some things are just out of our control.
Tell us why you love EOH custom paper lovelies!
Emily was such a joy to work with throughout the whole process. She was able to understand our vision and work with us to perfect every tedious detail. The invitations were so amazing that we ended up recruiting her to make our menu board, our programs, signage for around the wedding, bar menus, and our escort cards. Everything was finished quickly, and she kept us updated throughout the whole process. My heart would leap for joy when I’d see a proof in my inbox.
We were so thrilled to work alongside the Sullivan family! If you don’t know this family, you are missing out. They are joyful, honest, encouraging, and continuously pour hospitality and generosity over everyone they meet. Their love for the Lord is evident in the grace with which they love those around them. Thank you for being a cheerleader of EOH from early on. Thank you for sharing your zeal for life with us. Thank you for showing us how to truly celebrate the big and small seasons of life. We count ourselves as blessed to know you. I think you can tell by the fist pump and 4-wheeler covered with twinkle lights what a great duo this is — wishing you many more days full of golf afternoons and lake parties!
Vendor Information
Dress: The Dress Theory Nashville
Accessories: Garter: handmade from my mom’s rehearsal dinner dress by Alterations by Tu; Earrings: BHLDN
Venue: Four Seasons Resort & Marina
Photography: Nyk & Cali Photography; photos of invitation suite by Cassidy Carson
Wedding Planner: Naomi Vivian of At First Blush & Co.
Paper: Emily O. Holmes
Flowers: Claudia Armstrong
Caterer: Temple Catering
Cake: The Frosted Affair
Groom’s cake: Dessert Designs
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Flatware & Linens: Southern Events
Bridesmaids’ Attire: Kennedy Blue Olivia dress in Navy; Necklaces from MignonandMignon
Groomsmens’ Attire: Men’s Wearhouse; Groom’s bowtie & groomsmen’s pins: Brackish Bowties
Make-up: Amanda Paige Gros
Band: Stretta Band
Videographer: White Heart Wedding Films
July 21st, 2016
We love a good winter wedding. There’s something elegant about the hope of snow and bare landscape that creates a fresh canvas for a wedding day. And, when you get married in your hometown, you know the places and people will make that canvas come alive. Our Featured Bride, Catherine [Godwin] Hébert, a Nashville native and lover of all things lovely, started her planning process with a variety of colors, visions, and ideas. With the help of other talented hands and minds (ahem, Linley Stokes), she was able to design a winter wedding wonderland.
The (Happy!) Couple’s Names: Andy and Catherine Hébert
Wedding Date: January 2, 2016
Location: Scarritt Bennett and The Cordelle
Tell us “your story” in a few sentences.
Andy and I met at Auburn University through RUF campus ministry. After a year of friendship, we decided to give dating a try. We had our time doing long-distance, which helped solidify our relationship. We dated for 2 and a half years before getting engaged! We are currently living in Nashville and enjoying being newlyweds!
Pick three words you would use to describe your wedding.
Natural – Classic – Celebratory
We chose to feature your wedding, which means we love your style! Tell us a little bit about your aesthetic– colors, inspiration, your personal style, etc…
We wanted to embrace the natural aspects of winter, so we went with an organic color palette: gray, green, light blue, blush and ivory. But, because it was the day after New Year’s Day we added some pops of metallic to give it a fun and festive feel.
The flowers and décor played an important part in all this to capture the warmth and wintry feel. Knestrick by Design really helped solidify the look on the day of. The flowers, greenery and candles blew me away. They even made these hanging orbs out of ivy that look like natural chandeliers.
What was your very favorite detail from the day?
I love the watercolor crest EOH created for Andy and me! It is stunning! We used it on the invites, programs, and on lots of items at the reception. It is something we will keep forever.
One thing you wish you would’ve know before you started wedding planning…
Everything feels so important during the process, but once it is finished you see that certain things are not worth stressing over. It’s most important to enjoy the day. To help with that, I would definitely recommend hiring good vendors. They help you navigate through the wedding world. I was more relaxed knowing that I could trust Emily and Linley [Stokes] (my amazing wedding planner), along with my other vendors, to embrace my vision and help make the day perfect.
Tell us why you love EOH custom paper lovelies!
I love everything about EOH! Emily helped me understand what I wanted for my day. I came to her with a million paint swatches for the color palette and far too many Pinterest ideas. She helped me sort through the chaos and create a vision for the save-the-dates, invitations and the crest. She allowed me to create alongside her. It was the perfect creative partnership. She’s my go-to girl for anything paper related!
Anything else you’d like to tell us?! We’d love to hear!
Emily will do an amazing job on your wedding suite (or any other paper need you may have), but she will bless you even more with her refreshing perspective on life. She knows that weddings are a great celebration, but she helped me stay centered on the reality that it is just the start of marriage. It was a breath of fresh air to work with her during wedding planning craziness!
I have known Catherine (or Catty, as people call her) since she was 13, and oh what a sweet place she has in my heart! She has quite literally grown up in front of me, and I could not be more proud of the life she’s led and the man she chose to marry. Catty is and always has been filled with grace, kindness, and humility that is inspiring to me. Working with her on her wedding was fun not only because she has lovely taste, but also because I got to walk with her as she prepared to start her new life. Thank you for your years of friendship, Catty!
Vendor Information
Dress: Robert Bullock from The Something Blue Shoppe
Accessories: Shoes: BHLDN; Veil: The Something Blue Shoppe
Venue: Scarritt Bennett Whightman Chapel and The Cordelle
Photography: Love is a Big Deal
Wedding Planner: Linley Stokes
Paper: EOH (with custom artwork collab by Georganna Greene)
Calligraphy: MaryDeaton Heldman
Flowers: Knestrick by Design
Caterer: Flavor Catering
Cake: Dolce Desserts
Rentals: 12th Table, Please Be Seated, Music City Tents and Events
Bridesmaid Attire: Jenny Yoo from Bella Bridesmaid
Groomsmen Attire: Vera Wang from Men’s Warehouse
Make-up: LeeAnn Blair
Hair: Sandy Westmorland Bowles
Band: Higher Ground
Ceremony Music: Harpeth Trio and Wayne Kirkpatrick
