SIMPLY BRIDAL: Friday Fancies Silver

Thanks for checking out my Friday Fancies link-up with AV at Long Distance Loving. If this is your first time checking out my blog you'll see that my Friday Fancies is always based on a bridal outfit since I am wedding planner in the Savannah, Georgia area! I thought it was a fun twist on the Friday Fancies series. I also blog over at Nicole Rene Design so you may have seen some of my Friday Fancies link ups there before! Anyway, thanks for checking it out! Today I was loving this gown with the beaded details around the neck and knew I wanted to center my bridal outfit around it! Aren't those earrings also gorgeous? 

{Shopping Guide} Marchesa Silk Column Gown with Tulle Overlay via ShopBop // Kenneth Jay Lane Waterfall Earrings via ShopBop // Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Ball Cuff via ShopBop // Diane von Furstenburg Lytton Small Metallic Clutch via ShopBop // Glint Radiance Pump via Nordstrom

SIMPLY PIN: Champagne Bars & Whiskey

Today's Oh How Pinteresting link-up is all about champagne bars & whiskey. I love the idea of using your bar to add some personality to your wedding. I think there are a lot of fun ways to incorporate the bar into your wedding decor, design, theme, etc. If you and your fiance's favorite alcohol is vodka, then why not have a fun vodka mixing station where guests can make their own drinks? Or if you prefer champagne, have a champagne bar with fresh fruit they can add to their drink? There are so many ways you can get creative with your bar and make it part of the design of your event. Signature drinks are a really cute way to personalize your event as well. I absolutely love the idea of having a "His" and "Hers" drink too! So many options for customizing your bar at your wedding... what are your favorite ideas!? 

{Photo Credits} Whisky Favors pin via Ruffled // Rock Candy Champagne pin via Hostess with the Mostest // Sparkly Champagne Drinks pin via 100 Layer Cake  // 'Just Add Water' Whisky Favor pin via The Long and Short of It // Champagne Cocktails pin via Style Me Pretty // Bubbly Bar pin via 100 Layer Cake // Whisky pin via Surplus Mag // Champagne Bar pin via Style Me Pretty // Champagne Flutes with Tags pin

SIMPLY ENGAGED: Alissa & Michael

I am super excited to share today's couple with you all! Alissa and Michael are the couple I have gotten to spend the most time with since they have come up from Miami a few times for vendor meetings with Layla & I! It has been so fun getting to know them. They are such a sweet happy and funny couple! I just know their wedding at the Mansion on Forsyth Park is going to be absolutely incredible, beautiful and a huge party! 

Engaged:

November 19th, 2011 (Alissa's birthday!)

How & Where They Met:

We met on Match.com..he winked first..lol

The Proposal:

We went for my birthday to Savannah with both of our families and after a long day of sight seeing we went just him and I to have some ice cream at leopolds..by the time we were done my birthday was just about 15 minutes from being over.  We were headed back to the room and when I walked in there was a banner asking if I would marry him and string of lights set up with wedding bells.  I was in shock shouldn't move or say anything.  Mike was like turn around and when I did he was on one knee with the ring!  We kissed and were in shock for like 20 minutes so happy and then we went to the court yard of our Inn and both of our are parents were waiting for us with champagne.  We all hugged and cried it was a perfect night!

Wedding Date:

April 19th, 2013

April the month we met and 19 because it was the date we got engaged

Why Savannah?

We like to be original and no one in our family has had a destination wedding, we also wanted our wedding to be very intimate.  We got engaged here and its special and very romantic city.

What are you looking forward to most on your wedding day?

I am looking forward to so many things, mikes face when he sees me as his bride for the first time and celebrating our marriage and love with both are families.  Since we are doing destination we get to spend a lot of quality time with all our family and friends for a few days not just one night!

Anything else you want to share?

Mike asked my dad for my hand a month before he proposed and had a plan to ask me with a horse and carriage ride but it didn't work out so he had a back up plan.  When we went to get ice cream he had given his mom decorations and the banner as a plan B.  So both our moms decorated the room while we were out so I would be suprised when we got back. :) so sweet!

Congratulations to the happy couple! I am so excited for your wedding!

{Photo Credits} Alexis Sweet Photography

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Vera Wang LOVE Collection

A few days ago someone was gushing about the new Vera Wang engagement rings... so obviously like any girl who is yet to have a ring on her left finger... I went to check it out! And in seconds I was oohing and aahing. These rings are to die for! Check out the entire collection here!

{Shopping Guide} All rings via Zales // (From Left to Right) 3/4 CT. T.W. Diamond Frame Twist Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold // 1 CT. T.W. Emerald-Cut Diamond Split Shank Ring in 14K White Gold // 7/8 CT. T.W. Princess-Cut Diamond Double Frame Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold // 3/4 CT. T.W. Diamond Twist Shank Frame Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold // 1 CT. T.W. Princess-Cut Diamond Double Frame Twist Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold // 1-1/3 CT. T.W. Emerald-Cut Diamond Split Shank Frame Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold // 2 CT. T.W. Diamond Frame Split Shank Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold // Packaging

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Blush Pink & Glitter

Get excited for some blogging mania this week! My man is out of town for work for the next few weeks and so I am going to be a blogging extraordinaire in my free time! Today's inspiration board is all about glitter, sparkle, and blush pink! Hope you enjoy!

{Photo Credits} Tablescape via Style Me Pretty, photography by Yasmin Khajavi // Earring via Champagne and Pizza // Cake via Preston Bailey // Escort Cards and Glitter via Style Me Pretty, photography by Simply Bloom // Bouquet via Wedding Chicks, photography by Jenna McKenzie // Bride via Wedding Chicks, photography by Alea Lovely // Cake pops via 100 Layer Cake, photography by White Rabbit Studios // Champagne Flutes via Style Me Pretty, photography by Yasmin Khajavi

SIMPLY WED: Natalie & Reid

I am so excited to share this wedding with you guys for a few reasons! First, this wedding was probably our most DIY, handmade and green wedding we have had! The bridal party arrived in Beaufort, SC a week before the wedding to start prepping for Natalie & Reid's big day. All of the decor was found at local thrift stores, and nothing was brought in since it was a destination wedding. They used fabric, doilies, and an old book to make the most adorable handmade decorations I have ever seen! I think my favorite had to be the cake topper made out of ripped out pages of a book. The bridal party even did all of the floral arrangements, bouquets, and floral crown while in town. The wedding was catered by Thrive and was entirely vegan. Two friends of the couple made the partially/mostly vegan cake the day of the wedding. I loved how it turned out! And it was absolutely delicious!!! The ceremony took place at Fort Fremont in the woods and was truly magical. The couple read heartfelt vows to each other that were enough to make Layla and I both tear up. I think one of my favorite parts of their wedding day was how after the couple walked out of the ceremony they just took off and went on a stroll down to the beach! Afterwards, the reception took place at Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort where their were handmade decorations everywhere! I absolutely loved it!! It was very sweet because the owners gifted the bride and groom with a painting from their gallery. I am sure the bride and groom will treasure that for a long time! Also, read more about their wedding on Pierogi Picnic, one of Natalie's bridesmaids' blogs! 

The second reason why this is a special wedding for me to share is because I actually took all of the photographs seen below. Natalie & Reid didn't want a professional photographer but there were plenty of people snapping images for the couple. I tried to capture every last detail of their big day because I was loving all the DIY and handmade details! I have to say that I never truly appreciated the work a photographer does as much as I do now... it was very fun but not easy in the least bit!!! Anyway, I hope you enjoy!!! And congratulations to Natalie & Reid!

{Vendor Guide} Photography: Simply Savannah Events // Ceremony Location: Fort Fremont // Reception Location: Charles Street Gallery // Caterer: Thrive A Carry Out Cafe // Cake: Friends of the Couple // Decor: DIY by Bridesmaids

SIMPLY HOLIDAYS: Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today I will be driving up to Greenville, SC to visit my family for good food and good company! Today I am thankful for my loving boyfriend, our little critters (Winnie & Tigger), my family that has supported me my entire life, my dad who is my rock that I can lean on no matter what & who supports me in every decision I make and gives me more than I deserve. I am thankful that I have a job that I love and makes me happy and that I have the opportunity to help couples make their wedding day one of the best days of their lives, and that I get to use my creativity and love for everything weddings while working. I am thankful that my boyfriend and I are getting a house and making a huge move in our lives, and I am thankful that I love Savannah as much as I do! I hope you all have a fabulous Thanksgiving and are grateful for the things you have in life!


{Photo Credits} 'Give Thanks' via Ancoro Imparo

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Fall Wedding

{Photo Credits} Bride & Groom on Pier via The Look Today // Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes // 'Just Married' Uggs via Amazon // Tablescape via Nancy's Daily Dish // Handkerchief via 100 Layer Cake // Fall Tart via 100 Layer Cake // Centerpiece via Elizabeth Anne Designs // Fall Apple Crush via 100 Layer Cake

SIMPLY PIN: Dessert Tables

I am a sucker for an amazing dessert/cake table. I also am a sucker for sweets and anything chocolate. And so at a wedding there is not much I love more than a gorgeously styled dessert table. Here are some of my favorites:

{Photo Credits} Bohemian Beach Dessert Table pin via 100 Layer Cake // Clay Pots Cupcake Table pin via Style Me Pretty // Dessert Table with Peaches pin via Style Me Pretty // Glamorous Dessert Table pin via Belle the Magazine // Ribbons Dessert Table pin via Style Me Pretty // 'La Dolce Vita' Dessert Table pin via Wedding Chicks // Bohemian Dessert Table pin via Style Me Pretty // Olde Pink House Dessert Table pin via Style Me Pretty // Pink Dessert Table pin // Vintage Rustic Chic Dessert Table pin via Found Vintage Rentals //

{Vendor Spotlight} SIMPLY VENDORS: Plantation Landing

A few weeks ago I got a call from Plantation Landing... after quickly Facebooking it to see what it was all about I knew I had to go check this place out in person. The pictures do not do it justice. It is such a gorgeous Southern estate tucked back in a marsh on Wilmington Island. The house has a very antebellum feel to it and would be the perfect backdrop for a Southern wedding. The surrounding trees, marsh, and landscape is very picturesque and there are so many different places you could hold your ceremony. Some other things the house provides:

• Sleeps 14-18 guests (6 bed + 7.5 bath and a 3 bed + 2 bath guest house)
• 300 ft. of floating dock space for fishing, crabbing & shrimping
• 5 acre pond
• 50 ft. heated swimming pool access
• Billard room
• Theater room with 12 foot dropdown screen
• 48 ft. Bristol Ketch sailboat available for private charter
• Playground outside for the little ones

Seriously it is a gem! I am so excited they opened up the estate to host weddings there! 

{Photo Credits} All images taken by Nicole Rene Schwalge.

SIMPLY ME: Love Shoot in a Marsh

I am so excited to share these images! Last Friday the amazing Alexis Sweet of Alexis Sweet Photography ventured into the marsh with my boyfriend & I for a love shoot! I knew Alexis would be perfect for shooting us since she makes you feel so comfortable and she had photographed me before for the Bohemian Styled Shoot. She was awesome and I would highly recommend her! I was real excited she was okay going along with this crazy location and also glad we didn't get my car stuck driving back there. Alexis was able to capture everything so beautifully and I am so happy she got some of my dog, Winnie, looking at the camera! Anyway, for the shoot I knew I wanted to use these old vintage Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper bottles Chris had gotten passed down in the family, and I thought it would be cute to put some tall tapered candles in them. I also love succulents and cactuses so Chris and I bought some and put them in recycled tin cans. We were originally going to do a table and chairs but I figured that would just be too difficult to trek back into the woods, which was fine because we found an awesome blanket and some amazing aztec pillows at Target and the really neat wooden tray with antlers on it. I love how everything turned out, although I must say the candles did burn my hair and that did not smell very good haha...! Anyway, thank you so much Alexis! You are amazing!

{Photo Credits} Alexis Sweet Photography