Real Wedding Details: Ashley + Joe’s Gorgeous Garden Fete
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When we received photos from Ashley Wright and Joe Brickner’s June 2001 wedding at the wedding blog, we knew we just had to share them with you. Check out these fun and festive details from their Virginia affair. From chalkboard signage, homemade Apple Butter & flower pot centerpieces, it’s sure to inspire lots of wedding planning ideas for your own big day!
Wedding Details:
RECEPTION SITE | Family Home
PHOTOGRAPHER | Bit of Ivory
VIDEOGRAPHER | Victoria Shirley
FLOWERS | Heidi’s Flowers
GOWN AND VEIL DESIGNER | Anjolique| Pure English
BIRDCAGE VEIL | Pieces of Pemberley
BRIDAL SHOES | Steve Madden
BRIDESMAID DRESSES | Anjolique| Pure English
GROOM’S SUIT | Dan Ryan’s
HAIR AND MAKEUP | Anjie Compres/Picasso Hair Salon & Sara Craig/MAC Make-up
FAVORS | Homemade Apple Butter & Flower Pots
RINGS | Baker’s Jewelry
CAKE | Carolina Cupcakery
LINENS | Distinctive Rentals
Vintage English Garden: The Real Wedding of Erica & Dave
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today’s real wedding comes to us from photographer Daniel Marks of dmfoto on behalf of Historic Mankin Mansion. Erica and Dave incorporated both romantic and modern touches in several creative ways. Their English garden setting provided the backdrop for their vintage color scheme of fuchsia, pink, and sapphire blue.
“Erica is the first to admit that she was ‘one of those girls’ who grew up planning their wedding and her hope for her ‘Big Day’ was to find a unique venue in which to celebrate. The couple both have an interest in music, which served as an inspiration for much of the wedding day design. The music for each of the ‘big’ wedding moments was carefully selected while the favors became CD’s of the important songs they played that evening. Additionally, each table was named after songs and the guests were delighted to find their respective escort cards attached to keys hanging on a shabby chic styled door with the sign Our Soundtrack- Find your Lyrics,” says photographer Daniel Marks.
As for the day itself, Erica told us, “And when the day finally arrived and my bridesmaids and I drove up to the Mansion, it took my breath away. My vision was coming to life before my very eyes—from the English garden theme, the welcome gazebo complete with a Polaroid station, to the amazing flowers and vintage color palette. I wanted to create a unique experience for our guests.”
Our thanks to Erica and Dave for sharing photos of their special day! If you’d like your story and photos featured on the wedding blog, please contact us!
Caterer: Champagne Taste Catering
Floral Designer: Flowers By Mona Ray
Reception Venue: Historic Mankin Mansion
Cake Designer: Kalico Kitchen
DJ: A Night To Remember
Officiant: Pastor Vander Warner
PR Rep: OFD Consulting LLC
