Best of the Best of 2014: The Little Things

Hey everyone!

Now we're ready for the fun little details that make weddings one of a kind!

1. Rachel & Blake - June 2014 - This place setting may be my favorite ever. We started with an incredible blush rosette linen from La Tavola. Then we added gold resin chargers and beautiful nude silk napkins in a cummerbund fold. On top of that each place setting held a sprig of fresh rosemary and a custom printed card from Shindig Paperie.

Napkin & Charger from Eventures. Photo by Stephanie Parsley Photography.

 2. Katelyn & Dale - November 2014 - This lovely monogram detail is perfect to wear while getting ready with your friends & family.

photo by Novo Studios. 

3. Kirsten & Jordan - August 2014 - This detail happened without any planning. We had 2 extra sequin table runners and decided during the flip {from ceremony to reception} to use them to attached the wooden "bride" and "groom" signs to their loveseat at the head table! It couldn't have turned out better and is one of my favorite details from their whole wedding. 

photo from my iPhone :)

4. Beth & Jacob - August 2014 - We tucked these little bulldog statues into the centerpieces to represent the couples dogs {who were in the ceremony, but were not invited to the reception!}. I love little touches like this that truly represent the bride & groom.

photo by Miles Witt Boyer Photography. Linens from BBJ. Flowers by Hudson Floral.

5. Tea' & Cornelius - May 2014 - This couple met in Law School, so instead of using typical table numbers we named the tables after Law Courses. These lovely custom table cards were created for us by the Social Type. 

photo by Miles Witt Boyer Photography.

6. Rachel & Graham - May 2014 - Finishing Touch made this custom "All You Need is Love" sign for Rachel & Graham to hang on the barn doors as guests arrived at their wedding. The top part is cut from wood and the bottom is made of feathers that we hand dipped in gold paint & glitter. This was a fun one!

photo by The Nichols

7. Caroline & Chris - June 2014 - Caroline's favorite color is glitter. So we went with it! And one of my favorite ways we incorporated her style was to custom line their envelopes with blush glitter liners. It gave the guests a peek into the design of the wedding without being too over the top! 

photo by Whitney Bower Imaging. 

8. Becca & Adam - March 2014 - Their custom invitations were finished with lovely hand made wax seals. I loved this detail so much we included it on the other paper items for the wedding day too! 

photos by Carper Creative Photography

9. Kelsey & Collin - August 2014 - We had local calligrapher, Kate Sbarra, hand letter these signs for the chair backs. We then framed them with a rough wood frame for him and a girly frame for hers that were painted to match. The signs were hung from their chairs using gorgeous silk ribbon in a variety of colors and sizes.

Photo by Max of Miles Witt Boyer Photography

10. Kirsten & Jordan - August 2014 - Does it get better than floral collars for the horses? I don't think it does! Pigmint did a beautiful job creating these for Kirsten & Jordan's wedding, even if the horses didn't cooperate for long!

photo by Benfield Photography

I just want to thank you all again for all of your support over the years. Clients, fellow wedding vendors, and Finishing Touch team members, none of this would be possible without you. I cannot tell you how much you all mean to me! I wish you all the best in 2015!
I can't wait to share all of the new and exciting things in store for us next year! Big things to come!!

Best of the Best of 2014: Portraits

Hey everyone!

I'm back with my favorite portraits from our 2014 weddings. These are the images that will hang in your home. The ones you love, and your children will love, and your grandchildren will cherish. These are my favorite portraits from 2014:

1. Tea' & Cornelius - May 2014 - This may be my favorite portrait of all time, not just of 2014. This makes me want to stop and enjoy the moment with the people I love. This perfect portrait was captured by Miles Witt Boyer and I love it so much.

2. Kirsten & Jordan - August 2014 - This classic "Benny Backlight" portrait is the stunning signature style of Benfield Photography. And it is perfection.

3. Beth & Jacob - August 2014 - The steps. The kiss. Does it get any better? Lovely portrait by Miles Witt Boyer.

4. Katelyn & Dale - November 2014 - These two will make the prettiest babies. Dimples for days! This tender moment was captured by Novo Studios.

I love these moments from the wedding day. It's just taking a moment to be still, to be with each other, and to focus on what's important! It is my absolute favorite part of what I do.

Come back tomorrow for the most stunning tables you ever did see!

Best of the Best of 2014: Wedding Cakes

Hi guys!

I'm back today with my favorite wedding cakes from the past year. This year, our clients chose a wide variety of styles and I absolutely love it! Doing something different each week is so much fun. Now here are my favorite cakes from 2014:

1. Beth & Jacob - August 2014 - I will never get tired of dessert bars featuring a small wedding cake and lots of delicious goodies, and we designed this one perfectly! Sitting on top of a lovely blush sequin linen from BBJ, all of the beautiful desserts by Rick's Bakery were displayed on vintage serving pieces belonging to the bride's family. The tiny, 2 tiered cake accented with fresh flowers by Hudson Floral sits delicately on a glass pedestal. It is surrounded by a wide variety of treats for the guests including doughnuts, cookies, chocolate dipped rice krispie treats, baklava, and much more.

Photo by Miles Witt Boyer Photography.

2. Caroline & Chris - June 2014 - This glamorous cake was the centerpiece of the design for Caroline & Chris's Crystal Bridges wedding. Rick's Bakery did a beautiful job bringing the design to life and every little detail on this cake was edible from the rhinestones to the sugar flowers. The crystal cake stand was the perfect way to display this beauty. Stunning!

Photo by Whitney Bower Imaging.

 3. Kirsten & Jordan - August 2014 - This may be the opposite of the above cake! The naked cake was huge this year, but this isn't just any old naked cake. This naked cake from Briar Rose Bakery was adorned with a HUGE cascade of flowers by Pigmint and topped with a custom cake topper. Not to mention the vintage table and sequin backdrop that perfectly finished the cake display and created the eclectic vibe that epitomizes this bride.

Photo by Benfield Photography.

4. Rachel & Blake - June 2014 - This 5 tiered gilded gold beauty was designed by Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe. Jules Design added the fresh flowers, and the Finishing Touch team designed and created the fresh garland cake stand. All this beauty is displayed on top of a stunning specialty linen from La Tavola.

photo by Stephanie Parsley Photography

Bonus: Katelyn & Dale's November wedding cake wins best cake table of 2014! The 5 tiered white cake was set atop a floral table. Jules Design filled the table top with gorgeous purple, green, and white blooms {hydrangeas, roses & more}. We then placed the cake on top of a traditional silver plateau to give it even more height and more drama. It was beyond stunning!

photo taken by my iPhone :) 

Now I'm hungry! Come back tomorrow for more loveliness! We'll be featuring our favorite portraits.

Best of the Best of 2014: Bouquets

Hey everyone!!

We're ringing in the New Year and reflecting on the beauty we were a part of during 2014. What a blessing to be able to work with such amazing, creative, and kind clients! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Now for our best of the best! We'll begin today with my favorite bouquets in no particular order:

1. Rachel & Blake - June 2014 - Textural, southern bouquets by Jules Design. These beauties consist of Peonies, Garden Roses, Dahlias, Queen Anne's Lace, Viburnum, and more. These bouquets couldn't be more perfect with the bridesmaids gowns from Two Birds Bridesmaids (available locally at Tesori Bridal & Formal in Fayetteville)

Photo by Stephanie Parsley Photography

2. Rachel & Graham - May 2014 - Loosely gathered bridesmaid bouquets by Flora were each different and were the perfect fit for this Horton Farms barn wedding. The ivory and gold tones beautifully complimented the varying shades of blue worn by the bridesmaids. These bouquets consisted of roses, peonies, sweet peas, and greenery.

Photo by the Nichols Photography

3. Becca & Adam - March 2014 - This bouquet by Hudson Floral is the most structured on our list, but it still has some personality! I love the use of the more modern orchid and the modified round shape. Alex, the fabulous floral designer, created gorgeous texture using orchids, roses, tulips, sweet peas, ranunculus, hyacinth, garden roses, and greenery.

Photo by Carper Creative Photography.

4. Kirsten & Jordan - August 2014 - This list wouldn't be complete without the work of art that was Kirsten's bouquet. This cascading masterpiece was created by Pigmint using garden roses, peonies, ranunculus, dahlias, and loads of greenery. The lovely bridesmaid bouquets used the same blooms but in a more traditional, round shape. The extra long trailing ribbons accenting the bridesmaid bouquets were a beautiful compliment to the shape of the bridal bouquet.

Bridal gown from Tesori Bridal & Formal. Photo by Benfield Photography.

Come back tomorrow to see our favorite wedding cakes!