Illinois native Liv Hart designs the most gorgeous wedding day accessories—sophisticated hair combs, romantic necklaces, each piece perfectly couture. Visit Enchanted Ateliér for all the satin ribbon, Swarovski crystal and fine filigree your heart desires.
Soft but luminous, modern but natural—Chicago jewelry designer and Indiana native Shannon Carney creates necklaces that are turning heads. With features in Vogue and Elle after only three years (!) on the market, she’s quickly becoming the local designer to know. We’re just in love with the little asymmetries and how the colors just glow—perfect for the beach or uptown museum wedding. Find yours at Neapolitan, online from Shannon’s studio, or inquire about custom work for that perfect twist on the new artisan bridal tradition.
What do we love here at C&B? All things classic, timeless, inspired and smart. When it comes to home goods, we just love Williams-Sonoma. Seriously love them. For my own home, it’s my go-to shop for beautiful kitchen, dining and linen necessities. We don’t have to tell you: Williams-Sonoma is simply the perfect place to start building your wedding gift wishlist. KitchenAid, Wüsthof, Emile Henry, and so much more—you just know all the essentials will be there to choose from (and lust after!) for your new nest!
A few of our favorite Williams-Sonoma registry essentials (clockwise, from left to right):
…a first cookbook for the bride and groom—definitely a must for both new and seasoned cooks!
…you can never have too many linens to color your get-togethers—we adore these French farmer’s market patterns!
…your own personalized box & embosser for keeping all those heirloom family recipes organized…
…champagne flutes–for this first celebration and so many more to come!
…a French cast iron Dutch Oven from Le Creuset—the fresh new colors, the delish slow-cooked meals, the fact it will last forever…
…a set of formal Haviland china—a classic wedding registry must and a joy to have for a little modern luxury…
…Herbs de Provence—you’ll always need fine seasoning for those fancy dishes!
…a KitchenAid mixer in one of these adorable new shades—really, need we say more?
All these wonderful kitchen must-haves! The best part of all this: we’re giving away a $150 Williams-Sonoma gift card to one lucky reader! How does the giveaway work?
- Visit Williams-Sonoma to create your registry.
- Leave us a comment here to let us know you created your registry and tell us which items you’re loving.
- Already have a reg? Not to worry! You’re eligible, too. Just add a new product to your registry and let us know which one in your comment.
- Double your chances! For an extra entry, add a public link to your registry in your comment.
- Readers have until midnight CST on Wednesday, September 8th to enter this giveaway.
- The winner will be randomly picked and announced Thursday, September 9th.
More creative Williams-Sonoma registry ideas coming up this week! Sure wish I could enter. I don’t know about you, but, after all this registry talk, I’m craving some time to indulge in some of these great goods…oh, the joy of cooking! Happy wishlist-making for your happily ever after!
Pure sunshine! More from Jennifer & Adam’s delightful Minneapolis wedding…simply in love with the hand-painted photobooth! (In case you missed it, find Part 1 here!)
“We wanted a vintage feel, so we used a yellow and gray color palette. We took a lot of inspiration from old postcards from the early 1900s. Our theme was celebration and laughter. We didn’t want anything too formal because it just didn’t feel like us. No tuxedos, no formal wedding party, rather, a ‘wedding gang!’ We also surprised our guests by greeting them when they arrived. We didn’t want to be hidden away while our friends were starting the party so we joined them!”
“For dessert, we offered vanilla cupcakes with butter-cream icing from CUPCAKE in Minneapolis. They were SO delicious! Our wooden Bride and Groom cake toppers
were designed by goosegrease on Etsy.”
“We created the table number cards from vintage Minnesota post cards. We hand cut number stamps and I stamped the back of the post cards. We had to show our out of town guests a good time so Adam designed a map of Minneapolis with all of our favorite haunts, which we included in our welcome bags for our hotel guests. I also wanted to add a personal touch to the wedding so I painted a 5′ x 7′ mural to use as a photo backdrop.”
“We recently moved to Minneapolis from Brooklyn, NY so we really wanted to show off our new city to all of our east coast friends. It was important for us to show them what a great city this is, to help them understand why we made the move. Minneapolis really came through! We now have friends asking us to ship packages of Minnesota snacks (like Nut Goodie Bars and granola from French Meadow Bakery) to them in New York! A few have already made plans to come back to visit (in the summer only!).”
“We knew the night was going well when a friend of my dad’s started a conga line in the middle of dinner—not really the kind of dancing we had in mind but it really got the party going! Adam and I didn’t want to do a ‘first dance’ so we asked the DJ to invite everyone to join us on the dance floor. I expected a few close friends and family to accept the invitation but almost everyone joined in—the dance floor couldn’t hold everyone so people were dancing all over the dinning room. It was a beautiful sight!”
When we asked Jennifer about advice, she told us, “There are so many great ideas to be found in magazines and blogs, that it’s easy to see yourself having many different kinds of weddings! But the best advice we can give is don’t do anything because ‘that’s just what you have to do.’ Relax, have fun planning, and don’t listen to anyone but yourselves! It’s your day and it’s probably the biggest party you’ll ever throw so just have fun!”
Just brilliant! Everything about wedding planning should be a blast, right? Congratulations, Jennifer & Adam—here’s to all the happiness ahead! Many thanks, too, to Kate McGough of Perspective Studio for sharing her lovely photographs with us!
Minneapolis is an amazing place to get married—the artisan possibilities are simply endless! Today’s real wedding is truly a Clover & Bee favorite. Combining this classic downtown venue with all of wedding designer Allison Geiger’s perfect vintage details made for a simply picture-perfect party. Wait until you see these shots from Kate McGough of Perspective Studio—it was love at first sight! All the lush yellow and pink florals, bright blue summer skies, every elegant handmade detail…pure delight!
“Adam and I were married on a hot summer day—July 3, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN. Both the ceremony and reception were held at the Gale Mansion, a beautiful South Minneapolis mansion built in 1912. We loved that the space was full of history, elegant, right in the heart of the city and even close to our house.”
“We tried to keep the day’s schedule simple. We really wanted to just relax and enjoy the day—something everyone told us would be difficult to do! We showed up at the Gale Mansion for a quick run-through at noon. We got dressed at the Gale for pictures at 2 p.m. and we were ready to greet our guests as they arrived at 4 p.m. The ceremony took about 15 minutes and the crowd was begging for ‘one more song!’ at 11 p.m. when we wrapped up the evening.”
“Luke Geiger of Right on Canvas designed our invitations and RSVP cards. We wanted the look of the invitation to be inspired by vintage Minneapolis post cards, and Luke nailed it!”
“Adam’s suit was from JCrew. His yellow checkered tie was purchased from designer J. Barton Strawn on Etsy. My wedding dress was purchased from Saja—an amazing boutique in NYC. They were so helpful and Yoo Lee’s designs were just want I wanted—simple and elegant. Local hair stylist, Lacey D’Apice, is amazing, and did an incredible job styling my hair! She created a natural and elegant style that worked beautifully with my dress, and most importantly I ‘looked and felt like myself’ on my wedding day.”
“We love the spirit and sound of bluegrass music so we hired The High 48s, a bluegrass band from Minneapolis, to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour. They really set the tone for the whole day: laid-back fun. And the crowd loved them! They even learned a few special requests for us.”
“Our photographer Kate McGough of Perspective Studio was great! She was exactly what we wanted in a photographer—personable and professional. She was able
to grab great shots of all the important moments, yet at the same time, we hardly knew she was there!”
“There were so many wonderful moments that it’s hard to pick just a few to mention! One of the most memorable moments was when Adam and I walked down the aisle together. The High 48s learned an instrumental version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Buckets of Rain’ for us and played it as our wedding gang and Adam and I entered. As we turned the corner and made our way down the pathway, our guests started cheering and clapping—our hopes of laughter and celebration realized!”
“We couldn’t have done it without Allison Geiger of Alilu Studios in Willmar, MN. We are very fortunate to have a wedding designer/florist/planner in the family—especially one we would have wanted to hire anyway! Allison guided us through the whole process; she made sure we were doing what we needed to do when we needed to do it. Allison had us come to her studio and we LOVED everything she had to show us. She really made the whole event feel like us. Allison used vintage bottles as flower vases, vintage juice glasses for votive candles, and old canning jars filled with yellow candies and sparklers. It was the 4th of July weekend after all so we went with sparklers as our ‘favor.’”
More from Jennifer & Adam’s unbelievably sweet wedding coming up tomorrow…the party is pure joy! Doesn’t all this sunny yellow make you just melt? So in love with all this style!
One gorgeous DIY wedding at Minneapolis’ Gale Mansion with flowers, flowers, flowers everywhere—there is just so much to be inspired by! Can’t wait to share tomorrow—one of our favorite fêtes of all time!
Rugged, handsome, sophisticated…not just the groom but the gift! Indianapolis bookmaker Julie Boyles has added these incredible handcrafted leather iPad cases to her line and—the best part—you can make it even more personal by adding his initials. Classic gone modern, what’s not to love?
Here at Clover & Bee, we spend our days scoping out all things wedding in our favorite part of the country: the middle! What makes our job and the Midwest so wonderful? All the hidden gem artisans. Truly. There are so many wonderful people waiting to make your day a complete dream and we strive to make it easier to find them via our Best of Midwest Weddings Guide. (I mean, if we’re actively looking and networking and seeking and we find some of the best vendors are still hard to come by! I know from experience—my own wedding—just how hard it is to find these lovelies on your own on a busy bride-to-be schedule, whoa!)
With our C&B birthday coming up (almost a year old, yes!), we continue to comb the region for the best of the best and we’re always amazed by the new and incredible talent we continue to find. Today’s favorite: Emily of Emmy-Ray. Both a custom jewelry and floral designer, Emily has a wonderful aesthetic. Original color combinations, unexpected and perfect vintage finds (whether milk glass or gemstones), and a complete joy in local beauty. All of our favorite weddings are made of this: inspired artistry. Ladies, this is the woman to talk to about heirloom weddings in Kansas City—seriously, book her while you can!
A new twist on the cupcake trend: we’re loving these handmade sweet treat bath fizzies and their packaging from Kansas City Etsy seller Your Dirty Laundry. So realistic, right? We’re loving these for bridesmaid welcome baskets. They look almost good enough to eat but no guilty calories here—just a reason to relax and enjoy!
Absolutely loving these new twists on state pride from AHeirloom and Love, California. Seriously, how witty is this Michigan cheese board with the Upper Peninsula? And, the pillow—Love, California will custom sew the heart to your city of choice. What a great way to celebrate where you were married, honeymoon, all the cities you loved along the way—so sweet!
More from Jessica & Robert’s Chicago wedding at the spectacular historic Murphy Auditorium Resort…wait til you see these brilliant DIY details! (In case you missed it, find Part 1 here!)
“Rob and I have both lived in Chicago for several years, and the best part about getting married in this beautiful city was being able to share what we love about our new hometown with our family and friends. We love to walk everywhere in the city, so we purposely planned for all of the weekend’s events to be within close proximity to each other. We provided our guests with homemade pocket schedules of the day’s events and a hand-drawn downtown map of Chicago that featured some of favorite places to see in the city. Chicago has so much history and wonderful architecture, and both of our venues provided the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding in our favorite city.”
“I had so much fun adding our own personal touches throughout the wedding, from all of the paper products to the lavender bundles on top of each menu, to the homemade jam that my mother lovingly made for us. Our wedding really felt like us. Some of my favorite details included the table letters (yes, not numbers!) which were vintage French alphabet flash cards—fitting, since I am a kindergarten teacher. For our chair swag I decoupaged our initials using sheet music from my grandfather, and I added some fabric flowers to dress them up. Instead of using escort cards, we decided to use votives that I wrapped in paper with each guest’s name on a label. All of these DIY projects turned out to be so much fun and added a really personal touch to our wedding.”
“Our cake was created by Amy Beck Cake Design. Amy was enthusiastic about putting our personal monogram on the cake and even using one of our birdcages as a cake topper! With alternating layers of carrot cake and almond cake, it was just as delicious as it was pretty.”
“We loved our DJ, Max from Style Matters. He was able to read the dance floor and please all of our guests, as well as incorporating many of our favorite songs into the mix. One of our favorite musical moments from the night was Max’s willingness and artistic ability to blend ‘Bookends’ by Simon & Garfunkel with our first dance song, ‘First Day of My Life’ by Bright Eyes. It was a special moment that made our first dance even more personal!”
“Our videographer was Louis from I Do Films—a boutique studio that specializes in creating modern wedding films with a distinct vintage flair. We are anxious to see the results because these folks are so incredibly talented!”
“We were so lucky to work with Jennifer Vahle from Food For Thought, who helped us put together a menu that wowed our guests. Jennifer worked with me for months on the practical aspects of putting the wedding together. Many of our guests told us that our spinach stuffed chicken and filet duo were the best wedding food they had ever tasted! We especially enjoyed the cheesecake lollipops that were passed around as a late-night treat.”
“Although many brides describe their wedding days as a blur, I remember many little details from the wedding as only a DIY bride can! On the day of our wedding I was able to step back and appreciate how all of our months of planning came together—thanks to our supportive families and friends, and our incredible vendors. As a teacher, I was able to devote the previous summer to scouring the internet and wedding magazine to find vendors who fit our style, ideas and budget, and, most importantly, who we connected with. In such a big city, it was a time consuming process, but we ended up being able to work with some of the most artistic, enthusiastic people we have ever met.”
Oh, yes! I love this thought from Jessica: handcrafting aspects of your wedding and working with local artisan vendors makes your day all the more memorable. This is the design philosophy we just adore here at C&B. Warmest congratulations, Jessica & Robert, on your beautiful, beautiful day! We wish you all the very best. Thanks, too, to Lizz Sisson of Orange 2 Photography—wonderful work as always!
Today’s wedding is just stunning—I’m so delighted to finally get to share! We’ve been having some technical difficulties behind the scenes here and I’ve been on the edge of my seat, ready to show you this amazing wedding! Once you see for yourself, you’ll know why we jumped at the chance to feature Jessica & Robert’s gorgeous downtown Chicago wedding: the venues, the dress, the flowers, the bowties and all the amazing heirloom and handcrafted details—there’s beauty in every moment of the day! Jessica’s planning is impeccable—so thoughtful and with such a light and lovely touch! Many thanks, as always, to Lizz Sisson of Orange 2 Photography for sharing with us!
“Robert and I were married on June 26, 2010, in the heart of downtown Chicago. We knew that the city would be the perfect backdrop for the romantic wedding we envisioned. Incidentally, Chicago is a nice halfway point for our families, who are from Michigan (to our east) and Missouri (to our west).”
“After months of searching, I found my dream dress at Weddings 826—a great boutique that sells “off-the-rack” wedding gowns. I knew that I wanted my dress to have a vintage feel, and I immediately loved the bow details on the front and back. The dress was strapless initially, but the talented seamstresses at Weddings 826 created the perfect halter for me. I had a hard time choosing my veil, but I felt instantly at ease at The Left Bank—a Parisian-inspired wedding accessories boutique—where I was able to design my custom birdcage veil.”
“The bridesmaids wore two different colors of J.Crew’s Juliette dress—deep rose and light shell. These beautiful blush tones reflected our color palette and looked perfect for our summer wedding. The girls also carried adorable clutches in two different fabrics that I ordered from Gracey Bags on etsy.com.”
“Our flowers were done by Mark Weber at Kloeckner Preferred Flowers, who was able to turn my strong ideas into an amazing reality! Mark embraced my ideas and color palette and was really able to bring our “French country” vibe alive in the flowers.”
“The girls and I had our hair and make-up done at Charles Ifergan Salon on Oak Street. The salon went out of their way to make us comfortable and even set up a room where we could have breakfast and relax! It was such a great way to spend time with the girls before the ceremony, and on such a warm day, we all appreciated their wonderful airbrushed make-up!”
“Our invitations were made by Sarah Parrott of Parrott Design Studio. She designed and letter-pressed a unique invitation suite for us that matched our aesthetics to a tee. We carried this lovebird/birdcage theme throughout our wedding!”
“Our ceremony took place at The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, which is located on the city’s main entertainment artery, Michigan Avenue. Our reception was just blocks away at the breathtaking Murphy Auditorium. My husband and I have always admired the architecture of these two incredible buildings, and it was exciting to see the reactions on the faces of our family and friends as they marveled at these beautiful venues.”
“Rob purchased his Tommy Hilfiger tuxedo at Macy’s and finished his look with a custom estate shirt from Ralph Lauren and a matching mini-gingham bowtie and pocket square from Carrot and Gibbs. The groomsmen wore Joseph Abboud tuxes with traditional black solid bow ties provided by Formally Modern Tuxedo. For a twist (and added distinction) the groomsmen wore bright orange argyle socks from Brooks Brothers, a color which complemented the dresses of the bridesmaids.”
“We also carried/wore many special mementos on our wedding day. It was very important to me to “carry” both of my grandmothers with me so I wore a ring from my maternal grandmother and a bracelet from my paternal grandmother. My pearl drop earrings were a birthday gift from Rob from Tiffany’s. On the day of the wedding I gave Rob cufflinks made from coins from 1944 and an embroidered handkerchief with our initials and wedding date. I highly recommend utilizing all of the wonderful sellers on etsy.com for your special wedding mementos! From my garter, to our ceramic ring dish, and many other items, etsy was a wonderful resource for our wedding purchases.”
“There were so many special and touching moments throughout the day. Rob and I both agree that one moment that we will never forget occurred at the end of the ceremony when our pastor had us turn around to face our friends and family, and our bagpiper, George Sims, started his procession down the aisle. He then led us out of the church as husband and wife. It was such a dramatic, beautiful and emotion filled moment that we will never forget! If your church or venue offers a bagpiper option, we highly recommend it!”
“After months of searching for the ‘right’ photographer, we were lucky to meet Lizz Sisson from Orange 2 Photography. We felt instantly at ease with Lizz, and we had a blast shooting in some unique and memorable locations, including our engagement shoot in a field in Chinatown and literally in Lake Michigan on our wedding day! We have been amazed at the way that she manages to capture the tiniest details in the most artful ways. We will cherish her photographs of our special day for the rest of our lives!”
“The most important piece of advice I have for future brides is to take time to decide what your sense of style is and stick to it! It’s so easy to get bogged down by reading blogs and seeing all of the wonderful ideas that other brides have had but remember that your wedding should represent you and your fiancé. When we started planning, Rob and I both wanted a wedding that had a vintage vibe with touches of French accents thrown in. I really didn’t have one or two ‘colors’—instead I chose many different blush tones, as well as plenty of ivory and gold. Even though our wedding took place in the heart of Chicago, we wanted our wedding to have a cozy, yet elegant feel. Luckily, our venues both matched our ideas perfectly, and all of the vendors we worked with made sure that this aesthetic shone through.”
Such a beautiful aesthetic! The reception party is coming up and you won’t want to miss all that’s in store—the cake, the to-die-for venue, the perfect end to an unbelievable wedding day. Definitely one of our favorite weddings all time!
The shore of Lake Michigan in the summertime—what’s not to love! We’ve got one wonderful heirloom wedding coming up—stay tuned for all the details!
This weekend is one of Chicago’s biggest bridal events of the season: the running of the brides! After Filene’s, we have a couple suggestions for what to do around town.
Follow up your first dash for the dress with a little something mellower! Head on over to the whiteXchange for breakfast, 30-70% off their already deeply marked down gowns and lots of other perks. Christos, Vera Wang, Amsale, Reem Acra, Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier…need we say more?
Once you’ve got your dream dress set and savings in hand, don’t forget your guy! With the new season of Mad Men about start, fine suits are on our minds. We’ve been hearing amazing things about the custom tailoring at Balani Custom—so worth making an appointment and stopping in.
With flavors like banana curry and Mexican hot chocolate, why not celebrate your finds with some decadent gelato delights at Black Dog? Chat up the staff about their adorable gelato cart—just the thing for a summer wedding day!
And, come Monday, make your plan to get healthy & happy before the big day: get your dance on! Joffrey offers some wonderful ballet course options. Brava!
So excited about today’s feature! We’ve yet to talk much on Clover & Bee about the far north region—which made waiting to share this shoot with you nearly impossible! To say we were thrilled is an understatement. Laura of Fargo’s Frozen Music Studios put together this fabulous eco-minded affair with a handful of super-talented local wedding vendors. For farm weddings, the North Dakota/Minnesota border is one of the most lush and gorgeous areas we know. The wildflowers alone! And the rustic venue is just to-die-for—but we’ll let Laura tell you all the details!
Beautiful bridal hair flowers from Bethany Lorelle, one of our Minnesota faves.
This winter, I had the idea to put together a photo shoot to illustrate to local eco-conscious brides that they have the option to have a gorgeous green (and also budget friendly) wedding. I got the chance to tour the brand new venue, Rustic Oaks Inn & Barn in Moorhead, MN, on the outskirts of town, and knew that it was a perfect location for the shoot. Rustic Oaks features a two-level heated barn, a completely renovated farmhouse-turned-inn, and an expansive riverfront property strewn with shade trees, native grasses and wildflowers perfect for photographs. In a word, it’s gorgeous.
The lovely fondant cake is from Fantasies in Frosting. The florals are—I just love this—straight from the wildflower fields at Rustic Oaks.
Alicia Weigel of Bliss Events in Fargo and I styled the shoot and our local vendors offer a whole host of earth-friendly options. Vintage weddings are just starting to become popular in our area, and they lend themselves perfectly to a green theme and the feel of this sweet farm venue.
Wedding bands and raw diamond rings from North Dakota’s Bead Unique.
Menu and invites from Ty & Lindsay Hagerott of Song 3:4.
Catering—yum!—by Eric & Sara Watson at Mosaic Catering.
Really, it’s not difficult to have an elegant and green wedding. It just takes a little thinking ‘outside the box’ and a passion for the environment in which we live. Here are some of the green ideas we incorporated into this shoot:
* Found objects/antiques for decor
* Reusable plates and glasses and real silverware for place settings
* Beverages in recyclable containers (glass bottles/cans) instead of plastic cups (and recycling bins available)
* Heirloom pearls were restrung to create modern pieces at a local jeweler
* Wedding band made from recycled gold at local jeweler
* Bridal gowns found at local consignment shop
* Accessories handmade from local artisans
* Hair and makeup from local eco-conscious salon and using Aveda products
* Bridal bouquet and vases filled with native wildflowers and grasses from the grounds of the venue
* Soy candles
* Locally grown/organic foods served
* Invitations and menus printed with soy-based ink on paper with recycled content
* Ceremony/reception all at one location…cuts down on travel
* Beautiful venue that needs little decoration
* Enjoying the outdoors…cuts down on the need for artificial lighting
Hair and makeup by Stacey Matejcek & Sara Smith of Wildflower Salon. Gown from Formal Consignment.
You can find more green wedding tips on my blog, and, if you’re interested, I include information about how to have an earth-friendly wedding in my welcome packet to couples thinking about using Frozen Music Studios for your photography. Of course, you can always drop me a line—I love talking about all things wedding and green!
Special thanks to the models for the shoot, Melissa Leslie & Jared Shields!
We’re always thrilled to hear about new stationery on the Midwest scene and the latest has us super excited: Birdy Blue Design. Rachel’s fresh take on color and florals is just lovely. Those pop-arty peonies above, fabulous! Hip-hip-hooray for Minneapolis talent!
Heirloom dresses made modern—yes, please! Kansas City’s Janay A. Handmade works wonders redesigning vintage wedding gowns (check out this gorgeous dress—love that peach tulle!), crafting ring pillows and styling birdcage veils. The unique details are just divine. Catch her work at one of the upcoming events with the Wedding Hive, KC’s own independent wedding collective. Perfect for the artisan-inspired fête!
When it comes to wedding design, we hear it all the time: lighting is everything. Calling the event lighting experts in your area is a must but there are also the finer decor lighting elements too: luminarias, candelabras, vintage movie spotlights, cafe lights…so many possibilities! We were thrilled to hear that Soleil Brule, with their amazing array of Moroccan decor, now has a tin lantern rental service—what a brilliant way to add a little something shiny and special to those table settings! Tell us, how are you thinking about shedding a little light on your day?
Lovely alert: new floral shop in Minneapolis! Spruce offers beautiful arrangements and fresh home goods (including these gorgeous couture pillows above from local fashion designer Joynoelle). The best part: they’re offering floral design classes. A perfect outing for you and the girls or for some serious DIY wedding inspiration.
More from Amanda & Roger’s Indiana wedding at the stunning French Lick Resort…! (In case you missed it, find Part 1 here!)
“We chose black bridesmaid dresses and tuxedos for their simplicity and pure elegance. Our color palette was very soft and full of cream, and medium to light pinks. The overall look that we wanted to capture on our wedding day can be described as ’shabby chic,’ soft and pretty. Our hope was that our sense of style would create a very inviting and comfortable atmosphere for our family and friends.”
“As a couple, our favorite memory from the day was when Roger took my hand during dinner and said, ‘How can we make this moment last forever?’ On our wedding day you could truly feel the Lord’s presence and the abundance of love, compassion and energy from all of our family and friends.”
“The best thing about getting married in Indiana is the true beauty of the state, especially the area we chose to be married. We found that nothing compared to the shear beauty of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church combined with a reception at French Lick Resort. We feel they may be among the state’s best kept secrets due to the distance from major cities, airports and interstates.” Too true!
Amanda’s advice for all you ladies planning out there: “Where do I start? The two most important pieces of advice that we give all of our family and friends planning a wedding are: One, once you make a decision stick with it. Go with your gut feeling and don’t look back. Two, be sure to take time on your wedding day to slow down, breathe and take it all in. It is overwhelming to see how many people are there just for the two of you, but it is absolutely the best feeling in the entire world.”
Oh, that last piece of advice is so sweet, just priceless, love it! Really, what greater joy is there than being surrounded by everyone you love? Congrats, Amanda & Roger! We wish you all the very best for your new life together! Many thanks to Cathy & David Photographers, too, for sharing the gorgeous shots with us!
