SIMPLY WED: Brandi + Zack

So excited that we are finally getting around to sharing this wedding from last summer at Old Fort Jackson!! Brandi was one of the few local brides I have worked with and it was so fun helping her plan all the details of their big day. The wedding was styled with a vintage rustic appeal with a color palette of shades of pinks and ivories. They mixed in burlap details with vintage china for a pretty and soft romantic wedding. Anyway, huge congratulations to Brandi + Zack for their marriage and thank you to all the vendors who helped make their day!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Dragonfly Photography // Wedding Planner: Ivory + Beau // Ceremony Location: Old Fort Jackson // Reception Venue: Old Fort Jackson // Caterer: Creative Catering // Flowers: A to Zinnias // Rentals: In Any Event // China Rentals: Lillian's China // Trolley: Oglethorpe Tours // Reception Music: The Accomplices // Hair + Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather // Cake: Rum Runners // Deserts: Lulu's Chocolate Bar 

{SIMPLY WED} Arlette + Juan

So excited to share with you guys a very special wedding today!! Arlette + Juan were one of the first couples I started working with after purchasing Simply Savannah Events from Layla (now of All The Little Details Designs.) I was so nervous meeting with them for the first time but they made me feel so at ease and comfortable. Every meeting we had usually took place over dinner and I loved how they didn't want to just sit and talk business but rather also just chat about random things, especially their dog Papo (who got to be in the wedding!!) 

Arlette + Juan's wedding took place at Old Fort Jackson along the river on a beautiful windy day last spring. Izzy Hudgins captured every detail of their day, which was filled with bright flowers by Garden on the Square, delicious treats from Delectable Designs, and lots of decor details in shades of purple and pink purchased by the bride and groom! Although I must say my favorite details were probably the bride and groom's custom Converse sneakers and the groomsmen's superhero shirts. You can just tell this is a fun loving group of people. Another neat thing was that at the wedding there were people who only spoke English and some who only spoke Spanish; however, that did not stop this group from having an amazing time. I think probably the cutest thing was the little flower girls... despite the fact they couldn't talk to each other or understand each other they still played together the entire time. The focus on family, friends, and love was so apparent at this wedding and it was so sweet to be a part of.

Congratulations to Arlette + Juan! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your big day and I wish you both the best in your future together!!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Izzy Hudgins // Planning: All The Little Details Designs and Simply Savannah Events // Venue: Old Fort Jackson // Florist: Garden on the Square // Desserts: Delectable Designs // Hair: Hannah Swails of Eden Day Spa // Makeup: Jeremy Carpenter // Caterer: Creative Catering // Ceremony Music: Chris Dooley // DJ: First City Events // Officiant: Rev. Stephen Williams // Rentals: In Any Event // Transportation: Old Town Trolleys and Golden Isle Shuttles 

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {Savannah Weddings Magazine} 2 Weddings, 2 Styled Shoots + an Ad!

Eek! I am so excited today to finally share on here the recent wedding features Simply Savannah Events had in the Savannah Weddings Magazine Fall 2013 Issue that came out a few weeks ago!! I still sometimes have to pinch myself to make sure this is real life. I can honestly say I never imagined this would be my life at age 24. It is seriously a dream come true seeing my name in a magazine. I feel so blessed and lucky for the opportunities in life that have been given to me and am so grateful for everyone who has helped me get to this point and for all the vendors who have been mentors to me and mostly to Layla who took me on as a little assistant and taught me more than I could have ever imagined. ALSO... so excited because October 23rd, 2013 is Simply Savannah Event's one-year birthday of when I officially took over everything! I cannot even believe it has only been a year. It feels like so much has changed and so much has happened that there is just no way all this stuff has happened in just a year. It's not real life I've decided but that's okay because I like it just the way it is.

So anyway, in this Savannah Weddings issue we had two styled shoots + 2 weddings featured plus my first print ad! 

The first small feature was a picture of the faux wedding couple but real couple in real life kissing in front of the ceremony backdrop from the Valentine's Day styled shoot at the Jepson Center we did with French Knot Studios, photographed by Izzy Hudgins that was also published on Ruffled. This shoot was so fun and filled with tons of bright bold colors + funky styles. Definitely one of my favorites!! 

The second small feature was from a styled shoot at Brockington Hall designed by me! This shoot was one of my favorites because I got to do something really dramatic and bold. Thrive made that all black wedding cake and I styled the flowers, and those gorgeous calligraphy invitations are by Laura Lavender. For more from this shoot go here! Photography by Shannon Christopher. 

The first wedding feature was Arlette + Juan's, 'True Colors." Their wedding took place at Old Fort Jackson and was photographed by Izzy Hudgins. This couple was one of the first couples I worked with after purchasing the business... I can still remember meeting with Layla and them at Sam Sneads for the first time and being so nervous and excited! They are truly some of the sweetest people I have ever met. I think what I loved most about working with them was how it was not all business. Our meetings always took place over dinner, either Sam Snead's or Mellow Mushroom, and they loved talking about topics other than wedding plans... especially if it had to do with their beloved dog, Papo, who is just about the cutest ever. Their wedding was so special because you could just tell how focused on love, family, and friends they are. I also loved how the little flower girls got along and played together so perfectly even though they spoke different languages. *Full wedding feature coming this week with more details so check back soon!!! 

The second wedding feature was Courtney & Harry's, "Hollywood Ending." This wedding took place prior to me taking over Simply Savannah Events. Layla worked with the Hollywood couple to plan all the little details--> [check out Layla's new wedding blog here!] I loved all the amazing details in slate blue and shades of gray. Urban Poppy did the spectacular flowers and Rachel Browne photographed every last detail. This wedding began the start of my love affair with the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, which is by far one of the coolest most unique wedding venues in Savannah. I mean how many people can say they got married in a historic blacksmith shop at a railroad museum?!

And last but not least... I am so so so excited at how my advertisement came out! Thanks to the amazing Izzy Hudgins for the photo from Katy and Drew's wedding! Anyway, hope you enjoy the pictures! And if you are interested in getting a copy of Savannah Weddings let me know... I think I have about 5 or so copies left! Happy Tuesday! 

{Photo Credits} Behind the Veil // All pictures of magazine taken by Nicole's iPhone // Geometric Shape Backdrop by Izzy Hudgins // Cake and Invitations by Shannon Christopher // Arlette + Juan's Pink and Purple Wedding by Izzy Hudgins // Courtney + Harry's Roundhouse Railroad Museum Wedding by Rachel Browne // Advertisement designed by Nicole Rene, photography by Izzy Hudgins