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Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:46 AM
Images above from Martha Stewart Weddings. See the full collection here.
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Posted on Monday, April 16, 2012 9:49 PM
It is bridal fashion week in New York and I am so jealous I am not there!!! Over the next few days I will post pictures from some of the designers who had collections previewed.
Today I am starting with a collection from one of my favorite designers, Vera Wang. I love her style and that she takes chances. Last year her collection was full of nude and black and this year she stayed true to her non traditional style as her vibrant red, and maroon dresses went down the run way. The collection was inspired by Chinese culture, where brides traditionally wear red on their wedding day.
If you happen to love one of these gowns but the red scares you a bit please note that all are also available in ivory.
 "Beautiful dream. The symbolism of Red. Boldly romantic, charming, protective, grand, seductive, sexy. From dahlia to scarlet, crimson and vermillion. A celebration of love." - Vera Wang
From The Fashionist, check out their site for more fashion and style information.
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Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 4:28 PM
When I was first contacted by Brittany and Cameron and they told me they were getting married at Five Pine Lodge in Sisters I was very excited because it is such a beautiful venue. Then they dropped the bomb that they wanted an outside ceremony. Now normally an outside ceremony in such a beautiful place would be a given but since their wedding was in February I was a little surprised! Brittany really wanted snow on the ground for her ceremony. We arrived at Five Pine on Friday at 11am for rehearsal, it was bright and sunny and warm enough I had to take my coat off during rehearsal. I was sad because she wanted snow so bad and it felt like a spring day. On Saturday morning when I woke up and looked outside my mouth dropped open. The ground was covered in about 4 inches of snow and it was still snowing!!! Brittany was going to get her dream of a winter wonderland wedding and I was about to do my first wedding in rubber boots :)
The day was beautiful but the wind was blowing and it was COLD! The kind of cold that gets into you bones, so we set Pendleton blankets on the benches to help keep guests warm. There was a hot chocolate, coffee and tea station set up outside and hot toddies were passed.
A cute handmade sign greeted guests letting them know they could sit where ever they like and a gorgeous ribbon tree stood at the front as the ceremony centerpiece. There was also a basket of hand warmers for the guests to help take off the chill. One of the best pre wedding moments was when I handed the basket to the groom and groomsmen and told them to start opening and shaking (it takes about 30 min for the warmers to get hot so we had to get them ready prior to guests arriving). Watching all the guys open and shake the hand warmers was hilarious, they had a great time with it.
Brittany spent countless hours working on details and left nothing out. There were photos on the wall that she didn't really like but that we were not allowed to take down. Instead of giving up and just dealing with it she came up with the brilliant idea of covering cardboard with burlap and having her (talented) maid of honor paint pictures on them. They looked amazing and really fit with the rest of the decor.
Centerpieces were done by Cameron's mom Jan. She did such a wonderful job with them! They were an eclectic mix of silver bowls, cups and coffee pots filled with moss, succulents and beautiful white flowers. Burlap runners were laid down under the base for the centerpieces which were pieces of barn wood sent from Jan's friends barn in the mid west. We draped sea foam green napkins down the side of the table then added dark wood chairs and wooden chargers to finish off the look.
They did not want a traditional wedding cake and decided to go with bundt cakes. Flavors included champagne, lemon poppy seed, chocolate chip, red velvet and chocolate. Flavors were identified by little flags placed in mason jars filled with coffee beans. The guests loved them!
Courtney from Flip Flop Sounds got the party going! I have never seen so many guests dancing and for such a long time. They were having the best time! If you are looking for a DJ who can really get your guests out there and having fun I highly recommend Courtney. He was a blast to work with, yet took his job very serious and focused on giving the bride and groom exactly what they wanted.
As the evening came to an end the bride and groom were sent off in style with a sparkler send off. One good thing about having snow on the ground was not having to worry about the sparklers.
Despite the wind blowing snow and how cold it was this was one of the best weddings I have had the honor of doing. I LOVE that everything was a reflection of the bride and groom. It really made the day unique and memorable for not only the bride and groom but for their families and guests. The entire staff at Five Pine Lodge was great through the entire planning process and really went above and beyond on the actual day. I also had the pleasure of working with Kimberly Kay Photography again. Kimberly and her husband Chris are truly amazing to work with and one of my most favorite photographers. All photos in this blog taken and provided by the wonderful Kimberly Kay Photography.
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Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 9:31 PM
I get a lot of questions about planning the rehearsal dinner. Here is a basic rundown. Rehearsal dinners typically take place after the wedding rehearsal, the day prior to the wedding. The night should be fun and relaxed.
It is traditionally paid for and planned by the grooms family and planned by the mother of the groom, but with the rehearsal dinner nothing is set in stone. If for some reason the grooms family can't do the dinner can be hosted by both sets of parents together, the brides parents or the bride and groom if they like.
The dinner can be a formal dinner at a restaurant or a casual back yard bbq but should never be more formal than the wedding itself. No matter the style of the dinner you should always send invitations to your guests. These are typically sent after you receive your RSVP's. There is no set rule for who is invited to the rehearsal and you can make it as intimate or lavish as you see fit. Your guest list however does have to include all members of the wedding party and their spouses (or dates), parents of the flower girl and ring bearer if you are inviting the little ones (but if they are very little it is acceptable not to invite), parents, step parents and siblings of the bride and groom. Often times the officiant is invited but again that is completely up to the bride and groom.
This is also the perfect time to allow anyone who wishes to make a toast and to thank your family and wedding party. Typically the father of the groom and the best man give a toast, If you are giving them gifts the rehearsal dinner is the appropriate time. You don't want to have to worry about bringing them with you on your wedding morning and honestly there really won't be time for you to sit and watch everyone open them on the wedding day.
The most important thing to remember about the rehearsal is that it is a great time for both families to come together. For the bride and groom to spend time with their families and their wedding party since the wedding day will be spent mingling with many guests.
If this all seems a little overwhelming and you would like help planning your rehearsal dinner send me an email, I would be more than happy to help
Love and Happiness, Morgan morgan@atime4memories.com |
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Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:23 PM
Sarah and Quinn are currently living in Washington DC and were lucky enough to have family willing to help with their desitination wedding to Salishan Resort and Spa in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. It was the perfect venue since they had so many friends and family coming in from out of town. The ceremony was held in the Council House which is a beautiful room with wood panel walls and a bay front window looking into a courtyard. Sarah wanted a very romantic feel for the ceremony, we lined the aisle with candles and flower petals and dimmed the lights prior to ceremony. Gina from Bohemian Bouquets did an amazing job with the flowers for the arch and candelabras, they really brought in the evergreen feel Sarah wanted.
 The reception was in the Cedar Tree. This room has gorgeous views from the 2 walls of windows and beautiful open beam ceilings. We did 2 different types of centerpieces, half the tables had live orchids and half had lighted branches in vases with moss. Both were surrounded by an eclectic mix of crystal glasses holding votive candles. The beams were wrapped in white lights which highlighted the high ceilings and beams. It also looked amazing when it got dark outside and the light reflected off the windows.
 Michelle from My Petite Sweet set up a wonderful cupcake display. Guests loved being able to pick their cupcake off the buffet, they were like kids in a candy store :)
We were lucky enough to have dry weather so and took full advantage by taking a 5 min drive to the beach. Stephen with Remembrance Photography was great to work with and willing to do what ever was needed to get the shots the bride and groom wanted. He got some amazing shots with the ocean in the background and you would never know how cold it was!
It was a New Years Eve celebration that continued well into the New Year. This is the first wedding I have done that has been a wedding and a holiday party together. Such a wonderful way to start 2012!!!
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I love this collection! If you love these dresses too there are a few stores around that carry Wtoo. In Salem you can find Wtoo at The Bridal Gallery. In Portland you can find Wtoo at Charlottes Weddings and More, Anna's Bridal, Blush Bridal Boutique, Magnifique boutique and Ania Collection. 
