The Best of the Best: Random Details

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So I wasn't sure what to call this category because is spans so many different things. So, these are just a few of my favorite details/moments/people/pets/etc. that didn't fit in any other category! Enjoy...

A Banjo player entertained during Chelsea & Jimmy's cocktail hour. Photo by Hudson Photography.

My favorite bridal party images of the entire year! Danielle & Brad's wedding. Photo by Miles Witt Boyer.

The sweetest little ring bearer ever: Mo. Molly & Jake's wedding. Photo by Danielle Davis.

"Drink Me" cocktail straws for Sarah & Danny's Alice in Wonderland themed wedding. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Confetti Send-off for Becca & Josh's wedding reception. Photo by Miles Witt Boyer.

Favors for Meg & Walden's wedding. Photo by Finishing Touch.

"I do" "Me too" cake forks! Photo by Miles Witt Boyer.

Textured lighting on the barn by Lightworks. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Fun stuff! Enjoy the rest of your day. And come back tomorrow for more "best of" posts!

The Best of the Best of 2012: Invitations

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I'm back with our favorite invitations of 2012! The invitation is meant to set the tone for the entire wedding giving a hint as to the formality, style, and design in a subtle way. These did the trick perfectly...

Sincerely Your Paper Inc. created these charming, vintage book inspired invitations for Sarah & Danny's Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Lovely letterpress invitations were the perfect choice for Paige & Marty's classic Eureka Springs Wedding. Invitation by Molly's Paperie. Photo by Erika Dotson Photography.

Mary Shannon & Aaron chose a perfectly southern design: Custom Hand Calligraphy. Invitations by Molly's Paperie. Photo by Eli Murray Photography.

Ashley & Heath chose to incorporate a sketch by the bride's uncle of their wedding venue {Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art} with their wedding invitations from Wedding Paper Divas. Photo by Benfield Photography.

The Best of the Best of 2012: Structures

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One of my favorite wedding elements to design are structures. These can be ceremony canopies, reception tents, cake arbors, and so much more! I have some amazing designs in store for 2013, but here are a few of my favorites from 2012...

Ceremony Chuppah for Sarah & Danny's Wedding. Flowers by Jules Designs. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Sarah & Danny's simple wooden arbor was the perfect compliment to the courtyard where they said I do. It was hung with a crystal chandelier to give it a little extra glitz. Photo by Melissa McCrotty.

Cake Canopy for Sarah & Danny's Wedding. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Ceremony Chuppah for Ashely & Heath's Crystal Bridges Wedding. Floral by Jules Designs. Photo by Benfield Photography.

Courtney & Trey's reception tent was hung with giant globe lights and hundreds of white paper lanterns. Photo by Hudson Photography.

And my favorite of the year: Amanda & Geoffrey's contemporary lounge tent. The tent frame was hung with custom drapery & modern chandeliers for a new and exciting look! Tent from Party Time Rentals. Furniture from Trendstyle Events. Photo by Carper Creative.

Structures are so much fun to create and make such a statement! Let us create something fun and unique for your wedding!

The Best of the Best of 2012: Wedding Cakes

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Welcome back for more of our favorites of 2012. There were so many beautiful cakes this year making this category difficult to narrow down! Here goes...

I love the whimsical banner cake topper and the delicate crystal cake stand used for Mary Shannon & Aaron's wedding cake. Cake by Mickey's Special Affairs. Flowers by Tanarah. Photo by Eli Murray.

The fabulous Alice in Wonderland inspired cake by Shelby Lynn's was the centerpiece for Sarah & Danny's beautiful wedding. Photo by Shannon Walker.

The hanging crystal cake stand and stunning linens take Akira & Antoine's cake by Blue Cake Company to another level! Photo by Hudson Photography.

This ruffled confection was created for Courtney & Trey's wedding by Mainsweets Bakery. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Becca & Josh's delicate lace cake was created by Shelby Lynn's. Flowers by Jules Designs. Photo by Miles Witt Boyer.

This Crystal Bridges inspired wedding cake, chocolate frame, and macaroon trees were designed by Shelby Lynn's. Photo by Benfield Photography.

There were so many other beautiful cakes this year as well! Thank you to everyone involved in the creation and documentation of these edible masterpieces!

The Best of the Best of 2012: Reception Tables

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I'm back with one of my favorite wedding details: Tablescapes! Enjoy these lovely reception tables from our favorite 2012 weddings...

Books, teacups, and colorful blooms topped the tables at our Alice in Wonderland wedding. Flowers by Jules Designs. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Blue and white striped linens topped with fresh blooms in vintage sewing machine drawers created the perfect southern summer wedding! Flowers by Jules Designs. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Floating candles in glass cylinders were surrounded by low lush green and white floral arrangements in white bamboo boxes. Flowers by Finishing Touch. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Lovely white and green centerpieces mixed with black acrylic candelabras topped our gold tables at the Clinton Library. Black chairs and chargers finished out the sophisticated color scheme. Flowers & Photo by Finishing Touch.

Gray linens were topped with silver swirl overlays and set with clear beaded chargers and pink napkins with vintage silver napkin rings. Centerpieces by Jules Designs were created in birch boxes. Mixed seating including ghost chairs, silver tufted ottomans, louis chairs, and more created an eclectic look at the tables. Photo by Benfield Photography.

Fresh Sorbet & Citrus colored blooms filled white vases on a soft gray linen and chevron table runners. Flowers by Tanarah. Photo by Eli Murray.

Contemporary centerpieces in shades of green and purple were created by Tanarah for this luxurious summer wedding. Photo by Carper Creative Photography.

To create a classic white on white reception we used ivory twist linens, white chiavari chairs, gold chargers, and ivory blooms in iron containers. Flowers by Artistry in Bloom. Photo by Erika Dotson Photography.

The Best of the Best of 2012: Bridal Gowns

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We're back with more of our favorites from 2012. Prepare yourselves for some absolutely beautiful gowns and some even more beautiful brides...

Mary Shannon wore a lovely gown with a structured bodice, full skirt, and pockets! Photo by Eli Murray Photography.

Caroline's gown was the perfect classic ballgown with a lace bodice, champagne sash, & a stunning drop waist. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Kimmy wore a traditional vietnamese wedding gown in a gorgeous bright pink hue! The delicate gold lace coat was absolute perfection. Photo by Melissa McCrotty Photography.

Becca accessorized her perfect southern lace gown with a cathedral length train. Photo by Miles Witt Boyer.

Ashley's layered masterpiece by Vera Wang was beyond! Photo by Benfield Photography.

Molly's 2 piece Monique Lhuillier gown was truly a work of art! Photo by Danielle Davis Photography.

Aren't these dresses remarkable?! Come back tomorrow for more of our favorites from 2012!

The Best of the Best of 2012: Portraits

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I'm back with some of the most frame-able photos you'll have from your wedding: the portraits!

Akira & Antoine. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Courtney & Trey. Photo by  Hudson Photography.

Kimmy & Sat. Photo by Melissa McCrotty Photography.

Sarah & Chris. Photo by Melissa McCrotty Photography.

Mary Shannon & Aaron. Photo by Eli Murray.

Molly & Jake. Photo by Danielle Davis.

I had a time narrowing these down! There were so many other amazing ones worth sharing too.

The Best of the Best of 2012: Bouquets

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It's that time again...a time to reflect and be grateful for all that 2012 has blessed us with. Thank you to each and every one of our clients for giving us the opportunity to create something beautiful for you. We've loved every minute of it!

Now, for the Best of the Best of 2012, starting with the always gorgeous Bridal Bouquet...

Sarah's colorful spring bouquet was created by Finishing Touch and was bright and cheery just like Sarah & Chris! Photo by Melissa McCrotty Photography.

The bridal bouquet from Caroline & Mark's wedding was a perfectly tailored gem created by Tanarah for their Tuscan inspired wedding. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Sarah & Danny's vintage Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding was topped off perfectly with her stunning bouquet from Jules Designs. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Somehow a cascade of phaleonopsis orchids manages to be both classic and contemporary at the same time. This masterpiece by Tanarah was perfect for Amanda & Geoffrey's modern summer wedding! Photo by Carper Creative.

Danielle & Brad's chic southern wedding required the perfect textural bouquet and Jules Design created a stunner! This uber creative photo is courtesy of Miles Witt Boyer Photography.

Finishing Touch created this sweet southern bouquet for Molly & Jake's Eureka Springs wedding. Photo by Danielle Davis Photography.

Thank you again to these fabulous brides and grooms and to the amazing floral designers and photographers who were involved with these weddings! We love you all!