February 4th, 2014
This adorable southern couple shot their engagement session on the bride’s family’s gorgeous property in Nashville, Grey Gables.
Fun-loving couple Anna and Arthur spent an afternoon playing around the property which resulted in these playful, relaxed portraits that showed their fun and laid-back personalities. And they let one of the most important members of their family tag along for the photo shoot- their dog, Jesse! We love the idea of incorporating your pup into photos…Get tons of ideas for dog-friendly shots from these photos by Paul Wharton Photography (who we are indebted to for the wealth of beautiful photos he sent our way!) Take a look at Anna and Arthur’s pretty, southern session below…
Emily O. Holmes Custom Paper had a ball designing not only their Nashville save-the-dates, but also their engagement party invitations to match! That’s something the EOH team often designs- entire wedding suites all the way from save-the-dates (to first announce your big news!) right down to wedding invitations and programs for the actual event…plus all the parties and showers in between! It’s nice to incorporate similar elements and style into all of your wedding paper for a cohesive feel. EOH can give your wedding a “brand” that flows throughout the whole season of celebration!
Take a look at more of EOH’s wedding line here or contact her here for more info about designing a custom wedding brand!
Check back later this week to see Anna and Arthur’s unbelievably elegant wedding at Grey Gables!
More wedding inspiration? Find a sophisticated wintery affair here…
November 25th, 2013
The (Happy!) Couple’s Names: Wes and Margaret Pedicini
Wedding Date: May 19, 2012
Location: Loveless Barn, Nashville TN
Tell us “your story” in a few sentences. We first met in 2004 at Christ Presbyterian Academy…My senior year, we ended up in a ballroom dance class together. This is how we really “met.” We really connected after a few discussions about our passion for missions and adoption. (Ask about our first date, if you want a good laugh!) We’ve had many adventures together, from a summer in Cape Town, to college at the same school, to exploring Spain, to starting Wes’ journey through medical school. The rest… is history!
Pick three words you would use to describe your wedding. Vintage, barn, shabby-chic
We love your style! Tell us a little bit about your aesthetic. My style is very eclectic. I am an Anthropologie girl through and through, but I love being able to repurpose vintage accessories, house décor, and furniture and make them my own (because let’s face it, as much as I love Anthro, I can’t always afford it!). I wanted the wedding to feel warm, inviting, and for the colors to be cheerful without being overly bright.
I gained my original inspiration for the color palette from a few vintage handkerchiefs I had that were my grandmother’s, and knew immediately I wanted to somehow incorporate the pale greens, peachy pinks, and pops of other spring colors into the décor. Little did I know the hankies themselves would be incorporated too!
I’m not what you would call matchy- matchy, and I think that shows in the bridesmaids’ different colored shoes, the handkerchief table overlays, spring garden flowers, and the barrettes I wore in my hair. During our engagement, Wes and I spent six months apart studying abroad. I was in Uganda, and the many colors of the market inspired me as well…after the first paper bead necklace I saw, I knew that was going to be the bridesmaid jewelry. I found a craftsman to hand carve a pair of elephants for me, and I made those our cake toppers. Those were very personal touches!
What was your very favorite detail from the day? The handkerchief banner and handkerchief table overlays were really special to me because it was something my Mom and I did together. Now that we’re married, I’ve taken some of the overlays apart and turned them into a wall piece in our living room, and a appliquéd a few onto throw pillows too. It’s like a little piece of our wedding in our home.
Can I cheat and have two? I worked at Las Paletas during college, and the owners, who are sisters, were very dear to Wes and me. As a wedding gift, they provided paletas for our wedding guests in our favorite flavors. It was such a fun treat during the transition from ceremony reception, and it was hilarious to watch the owners (who were wedding guests) see other guests discover their delectable product for the first time.
One thing you wish you would’ve known before you started wedding planning…I wish I had known the hardest part of all would be finding my dress! #3 was the charm: I found it after 4 months and going to 5 other dress appointments. I’m glad my mom helped me be patient and take my time though!
Tell us why you love EOH custom paper lovelies! I love how well EOH can customize to your vision for your wedding. I loved meeting with Emily and looking at all of her samples, and being able to draw from several templates, and mix and match until we came up with something that looked just like me, and in that “vintage shabby chic” vein. EOH is so great to work with, because it is gorgeous product that’s affordable and unique. I couldn’t have asked for better save the dates, invitations, or wedding thank you’s!
Anything else you’d like to tell us?! Love you all! If I could do our wedding all over again just to pick out paper lovelies, I would. I guess I just need to have another party!
Contact Emily to design your dream wedding paper suite! She can create a custom look for your vintage wedding invitations or any style to fit your big day…
Also HUGE THANKS to Rachel Moore Photography for these photographs- we LOVE her style! And thank you to Hannah for the hand drawn laurel graphic.
DRESS Village Bridal // ACCESSORIES: Barrettes Etsy, Shoes J. Crew, Earrings BHLDN, Bridesmaid Necklaces from Uganda // VENUE Loveless Barn // PHOTOGRAPHY Rachel Moore Photography // WEDDING PLANNER Ellen Hollis // PAPER Emily O. Holmes // FLOWERS Susanna Cranford and Martha Ezell // CATERING Loveless Cafe // CAKE CB Yoder // RENTALS Ceremony Arch Fubu // BRIDESMAIDS J. Crew // GROOMSMEN Men’s Warehouse // MAKE-UP Bare Minerals // CEREMONY MUSIC Daniel Pentecost // RECEPTION BAND Nashville Bluetones // HANDKERCHIEFS 8th Ave Antiques, Nashville Flea Market
Don’t miss Wes & Margaret’s adorable vintage picnic themed engagement shoot!
November 15th, 2013
We are giddy to show you this precious picnic-inspired engagement shoot today! Handcrafted quilts, vintage hankies, and a peach sundress were all part of the charm. The old-fashioned photo shoot later led to Wes and Margaret’s save-the-date card design that was {oh so} darling.
They mailed this pretty paper out as a postcard. Their Nashville wedding save-the-date was designed to reflect their vintage style in peach and soft mint-y green. Love this design as much we do? Order a save-the-date just like Wes and Margaret’s right here!
Enjoy getting a look at more of Wes and Margaret’s engagement photos shot by Mary Lauren Photography…
Take a look at Emily’s line charming save-the-dates right here! We especially love this one and this one if you’re hosting an affair with vintage style.
Plotting your own engagement photo shoot soon?! Don’t forget to include some pretty props that give your photos that extra flair. We’ve scouted our favorite additions below…
Want some extra special details in your photography? Include…
1. Charming mood lighting {for romantic photos at dusk}
2. Personalized vintage hankies {for that old-fashioned feel}
3. Sassy red dress {to feel pretty while posing}
4. Dainty picnic basket {to tote your gourmet goods}
5. Pretty bottle of wine {for toasting to your big day}
6. Gourmet cheese spread {for elegant picnic props}
7. A little something sweet {to celebrate a successful shoot!}
Come back & visit us next week- we’re featuring their shabby-chic barn wedding right here!
