100 Layer Cake

30 Jul

Pretty inspiration from Emersonmade

categories Details + Decor, Vendor Spotlight, Wedding Wardrobe

You all know about Emersonmade, clearly. Their gorgeous flower creations are legendary around the blogs. We were snooping around their site the other day, ogling their gorgeous new (ish) pieces for the home. Aren’t they such great inspiration for simple, handmade wedding decors? Not to mention their sweet bouquets, ring pillows, shoe clips, corsages, bouts, lapel pins, etc etc etc. They make everything! And it’s all scrumptious.

Could look at their site all day long. They are such a great resource for sweet little details. Wouldn’t it be awesome to have all of your flowers for your wedding made by them?

(We’re not even going to mention their new clothing line. See, here we are, not mentioning it. Sooo cute. You can pre-order it now. Perhaps along with a lovely corsage for your fall cardigan?)

Happy weekending!

28 Jul

Whimsical woodland Portland wedding: Kelly + Joseph (part 2)

categories Ceremony & Reception, DIY Wedding, Real Weddings

Ready for Part 2 of the incredible Kelly & Joseph’s wedding series? After throwing a completely spectacular event on the Mayan Riveria, the couple headed to Portland to have a casual and intimate but equally gorgeous wedding at a private cabin in the woods.

This wedding was all Kelly and Joseph – everything was vintage, they had a million photographer friends taking photos (including the wonderful Leah Verwey), picnic blankets, kazoos, karaoke and more. This had to be one of the most laid-back and fun weddings ever!

To get to the ceremony site near Mt Hood, guests (and their dogs) were first lead on a magical trek through the woods. How precious is the shot of them walking across the wooden beam?

This wedding had a ton of color, starting with Kelly’s lovely bouquet. It was perfectly imperfect, with a ton of fun-factor elements.

Check out all the multitude of glassware – all vintage, of course. So gorgeous and easy to put together.

Donuts trumped the traditional wedding cake for this shindig, an ideal choice if you ask us.

What a perfect end to their epic saga, right? Actually, Kelly just told us she traveled to Illinois after this for yet another reception! You crazy kids – go have some fun now and enjoy your newlywed status.

To see more from these two, don’t forget to check out the before & after shots from their Mexican wedding.

Custom Convertible Dress: Sarah Seven / Bolero (only in some photos at the Mayan Ruins): Toccata on Etsy / Necklace: Arleigh at Frank Jewellery by Design / Shoes: Biviel / Joseph’s outfit: All thrift-store finds / Veil, Poms, Ringbook, Guestbook, Flags, Rock and Succulent Centerpieces, Cake-Topper, Corsages: all made by the bride with help by friends and family (amazing!)

28 Jul

Mayan Ruins wedding ceremony: Kelly + Joseph (part 1)

categories Ceremony & Reception, DIY Wedding, Neat Venues, Real Weddings

Yesterday, we gave a little sneak peek at the before and after shots of Kelly and Joseph’s wedding. Most couples only have the pleasure of creating one day of their dreams, but these two decided one wasn’t enough – so they had a ceremony in Mexico, and then one back in Portland to seal the deal.

First we’re gonna look at their Mexican wedding ON the actual Mayan Ruins, and later, we’ll show you Portland.

Kelly is a super crafter (and a photographer), so with the help of friends and family, she included some incredible little crafty details and touches like fabric corsages for the guests, rock garden centerpieces (with rocks Kelly has collected since she was six years old), a handmade cake topper and more poms than anyone would know what to do with.

During the ceremony, family members stood in a circle blessing the couple by telling stories of love and marriage. The couple also had a collaged book of love that held their rings and a single feather, which they released into the ocean following the ceremony.

How’s that for a location? So beautiful.

The heart-shaped glasses are a completely adorable touch!

Now that’s one stunning wedding. Stay tuned for Part 2 – The Oregon Wedding!

Custom Convertible Dress: Sarah Seven / Bolero (only in some photos at the Mayan Ruins): Toccata on Etsy / Necklace: Arleigh at Frank Jewellery by Design / Gold and silver floral spinner ring: Studio Jewelry / Shoes: Biviel / Joseph’s outfit: All thrift-store finds / Veil, Poms, Ringbook, Guestbook, Flags, Rock and Succulent Centerpieces, Cake-Topper, Corsages: all made by the bride with help by friends and family (amazing!)

27 Jul

Mexico engagement sesh: Kelly + Joseph

categories Real Weddings

Here’s a cute intro to a wedding coming up tomorrow. These are pics from their rehearsal brunch and a day after shoot in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The bride, Kelly, is a photog herself and had tons of fun ideas for her own wedding weekend pics. Thanks photog Leah Verwey for sending these over!