Modern Wedding at 701 Whaley

Happy Friday everyone!  Paused on prepping for our first video shoot for the new bouquet class to share some gorgeous images of Corey & Lindsay's wedding by Fitch and Farrow.  This was our first event of the 2015 season, and I couldn't have pulled it off without my girl Laura at Mayesh — Gorgeous Japanese flowers delivered to my door in the middle of Boone's chilly winter!

Lindsay left the color palette wide open and that let me work a little color magic I'm proud of.  Spirea was lovely and draping, passion vine was wild and rambling.  We had two varieties of the sweetest smelling sweet pea, lilac, fritillaria, anemones, roses and gigantic ranunculus squeezed into her big bouquet! 

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Cute little girls had olive wreaths and carried a rose.  So sweet, their first moment of seeing Lindsay all dressed up.

This moment, so thick with nerves, happiness and relief all mixed together is a favorite.  I remember fixing my eyes on Jesse's face as I walked down the aisle.  He cried and I laughed.  I decided that morning my mascara was staying on my lashes, and so it did.  

Another favorite moment of mine.  This is when the real smiles come out.  When live gets hard and complicated, I like to think about the strength wrapped up in this moment.  Love is a shelter, if you'll let it be.  

No project is complete without foxglove.  We used it springing out of the garland on the head table.  Usually this comes out of my garden, but since it was still frozen over, Japan came to the rescue.    

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And, if you know me...you know how much I love a good donut.  This dessert station was a dream!  I love how Lindsay picked three or so elements to focus on at her event.  That's really all you need.  Lucky for me, she picked flowers and donuts!  

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This is what Lindsay shared with Style Me Pretty readers...

When I started searching for a florist, all I knew was I wanted someone who could create a wild, rambling bouquet with very uncommon flowers and shape (I am such a lover of wildflowers). I stumbled upon Kelly Perry of Philosophy Flowers and knew the second I saw her arrangements that she was the florist for me. Every single arrangement she made was so different from the next, and I could truly see myself in each one. She paid careful attention to who Corey and I were as individuals, artists, and together, and created that in each flower choice. We knew we wanted very little on our tables, so we went with large floral centerpieces and TONS of candles, and for a main element we had our floral designer create a 22ft. garland of dark greenery that draped across our banquet table with candles mixed in. She tucked unique florals throughout it, and it was an absolute dream.

Photography: Finch and Farrow | Floral Design: Philosophy Flowers | Wedding Dress: ALVA Bridal | Cake: The Noshroom | Invitations: Lindsey Pruitt | Ceremony Venue: 701 Whaley | Reception Venue: 701 Whaley | Groom's Attire: H&M | Bridesmaid Dress: ASOS | Donut Bar: Joe's Doughs | Flower Girl Dresses: Estella Sparkle Dress | Rentals: Party Reflections SC | Taco Bar: Cantina 76 | Typography Flags: Lindsey Pruitt

Rivers and Rest :: Anne Marie and Joe :: Elopement

It’s fitting that Ann Marie and Joe married riverside. It reflects the restful quality that is so charming about their relationship. Harold Boyle, a Pulitzer prize winning journalist once penned, “What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn’t have any doubt. It is sure to get where it’s going, and it doesn’t want to go anywhere else.” 

Ann Marie and Joe hiked to their favorite spot with five of their closest friends. Friends took hands and gathered around the couple as they said their vows. The couple lit a candle as a simple, beautiful symbol of their unity as husband and wife, and as they did, the river gently continued on its way, reminding us to rest in what we know and let go of what we don’t.

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Photos by Heather Payne Photography.

The Graylyn Esate Wedding Venue in Winston Salem, NC

Beautiful brides of 2015 and beyond, today we are highlighting some outstanding vendors that can help you with your wedding.  Before I tell you about them, I wanted to check in and see how you're doing.  Getting married is a big step, and planning a wedding can be overwhelming wether you consider yourself a planner or don't, have great family support or none at all.

What's on your mind today, sweet girl?  Tell me what you're worried about.  Are you stuck on an aspect of your planning?  Maybe you've just been thrown a curveball.  Maybe someone you love is sick.  Share what's on your mind using the form at the end of this post and I will respond to as many submissions as I can.   And in the mean time, I'm declaring the opposite of any struggle you are facing, confident you will be victorious over every obstacle.  Anxiety replaced with excitement, depression, sadness, heaviness replaced with great joy and a lightness, the feeling of loneliness replaced with a true and faithful friend.  Physical pain — gone.  One step at a time.

At Philosophy Flowers, we believe your life matters — your marriage, matters — family, relationships — matters.  These treasured people are what's most important, and often in the season of wedding planning these relationships run the risk of stress and hurt.  It's time to be aware, to be vigilant and watchful, protecting what matters.  I imagine, in the deep places of your heart, what you want more than pretty flowers or anything else is a love story that inspires others.  

Which leads me back to the vendor spotlight.  These people are passionate about what matters too.  You can trust them with your story.  Below you'll see how their heart, talent and commitment to teamwork and collaboration are what made Alexa and Jaco's love story come to life in a way that inspires their families and strangers alike, now and for generations to come.  I'll pen their contact information at the end of the post so you can get in touch.

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Vendor Spotlight:

Location: The Graylyn Estate
Photography: Marcie Meredith Photography
Film: Indie Film Lab
Paper Goods: Moria Design Company
Dress: Gossamer
Tux: South's Clothiers
Cake: Kelly Perry
(I don't make cakes for real weddings anymore, but am happy to recommend friends who do!)

Our inspiration for this project:

Noticing rust on a cast iron urn during a garden walk is all it takes to spark a story.  It's something one might walk by and miss on a day full of cares, but with a clear mind and open eyes this small details becomes truly inspirational.  The antique urn reminds us of a couple, whose love is warm, classic and strong, like rust on a cast iron urn.  Combine the two and imagery alive with meaning emerges.  The sacred job of the designer is not to simply mix colors or patterns, but to live in the moment, uncovering ordinary beauty and it's extraordinary meaning, telling a story and inspiring others towards a life of rich and exciting love.


Brides, would you like Kelly's input on a wedding related thought or problem?  

Use the form below to submit now through Thursday, February 12.  
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