Posts from — June 2013

Ben & Kate got married under a willow tree in Grant Park, celebrating their minimalist, green, welcoming personalities with their loved ones.  You can feel so much energy and love through Ben & Kates simple ceremony.  I’m loving every detail of their wedding, from the succulents, the beautiful wedding dress, eco friendly utensils, gorgeous rings, the bridal party’s attire, down to the choice of ceremony location.  What a perfect willow tree they have chosen to start their new life together.  It shouts humble, kind, green, natural, and free in spirit.  I just love everything about this wedding.  And to capture everything about Ben & Kate, they couldn’t have gone with a better photographer than Kendra Elise Photography.  It’s like the perfect harmony of their personalities.

Ceremony: Under a beautiful willow tree in Grant Park & performed by pastor Kris McDaniel
Reception: Held at the pavilion in Grant Park, Atlanta Ga
Caterer: Home Grown
Flowers: Dekalb Farmer’s Market, arranged by me and Ben the day before the wedding. But to give credit where it’s due, so much of the vision for the bouquets and centerpieces was him. He insisted we grab the dinosaur kale and broccolini. That creative man… Oh, and the succulents hail from IKEA.
Cake: Friend of the family made them.
Wedding Planner: None
Photography: Kendra Elise Photography
Dress: BHLDN
Shoes:Urban Outfitters

Ben and I met at a church when we struck up a conversation about yoga. Soon thereafter we became fast friends. Our beginnings in a nutshell: Ben gave me drum lessons, we’d go thrifting together, attended the same community college at the time, loved to ride our bikes around the park, and became super involved with the community at our friend’s “hippie” Bible study. We were nothing more than best buds for about 6 months before dating, and then spent the first year and a half of our relationship long-distance while Ben attended MTSU in Tennessee.

We would recommend Kendra Elise Photography to anyone and everyone! Not only are Kendra and Kate two super great girls, they are incredibly talented photographers. We couldn’t be happier with them! They were wonderful to work with in every way- professional, trustworthy, flexible, punctual, and calm. Both of them have a great eye for photographs that are unique and smart. They captured our day so well. Kendra Elise Photography rules!

This is such a neat idea for all the budget conscious brides out there.  Easy to make, affordable, fun, and has such great impact.

Check out the full tutorial here

The couple’s romantic dance alone with the bride twirling in her gorgeous dress.  Show off your high heels!

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Gorgeous paper flower ceremony arch by Sweet Sunday Events!

Read the full tutorial here.

Grab a handful of confetti and gently blow it towards your photographer! Naturally cute look <3

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Charming place setting with handwritten plates for each guests.  You could incorporate your song, your favorite poems, vows, letters to each other, or a section from a romantic novel.  Maybe you could have guests guess where it comes from 😉

Read the full tutorial here!

^ Mr & Mrs crochet lace wedding decoration by HoopsyDaisies

^ Sparkling Gold Wedding Signs by RomanticPlanet

^ Rustic Wedding MR and MRS Chair Signs by mudpiesandmarigolds

^ Burlap Wedding Chair signs by butterflyabove

^ Natural Burlap Vintage by MariesMarketplace

^ MR. & MRS. Chair burlap banner by atCompanyB

^ Mr. and Mrs. Chair Sashes by JanetsEmbroidery

^ MR and MRS Wedding Signs by ParamoreArtWorks

^ Wedding Sign Set by Susabellas

Loving this emotional picture with the groom kissing the bride’s forehead, and the bride clenching onto him.

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