Jordan and Lauren’s whimsical and elegant wedding took place at Hi-Wire Brewery in Asheville, NC. To say Lauren and Jordan are radiant and in love is an understatement. The couple wanted their day to feel like one big party and with that in mind, the first and easiest decision they made was to have their wedding at a brewery. The personal touches, DIY projects, and inspiration came from their love of beer, each other, and the colors in Lauren’s stunning French Connection wedding dress!

Unique elements of their day included a first dance to “Hero” by Enrique Iglesias, cake cutting to “Sugar We’re Going Down” by Fall Out Boy, cactus and crystal centerpieces envisioned and executed by the bride, mix-matched grey bridesmaids dresses, and perfectly coordinated colors of the brewery and surrounding area.

A bit more from the bride:

“We definitely tried to make our day feel as personal as possible! My bridesmaids and I walked down the aisle to “Heart Beat Here” and then we all exited the ceremony to “Hands Down”, both songs by my favorite artist Dashboard Confessional. Since our wedding day fell on the 5th of May, we all drank margaritas during the cocktail hour. My aunt made us a vegan funfetti cake covered in sprinkles/jimmies (Jordan is from the north and I’m from the south so we’re constantly having that debate).”

 

 

Ceremony
Processional: Heart Beat Here by Dashboard Confessional
Recessional: Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional

Reception
Reception entrance: Dr. Feelgood by Motley Crue
First dance: Hero by Enrique Iglesias
Father/daughter dance: Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley
Mother/son dance: You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
Cake cutting: Sugar, We’re Goin Down by Fall Out Boy

Reception Music
Vindicated by Dashboard Confessional
Everybody by the Backstreet Boys
Cute Without the E by Taking Back Sunday
What A Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera
Bad at Love by Halsey (and performed karaoke style by Jordan’s seven year old niece)
Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon
Best of Me by the Starting Line
Hot in Herre by Nelly
Bodak Yellow by Cardi B
Psychosocial by Slipknot

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Ring Designer: La Kaiser//Jewelry: Coastal Alchemy//DIY or Handmade Goods Designer: Abigail Ervin//Shoes:Shoe Dazzle//Groomsman Attire:Belk//Shoes:Aston Grey//Apparel:Express Men//Dress Designer:French Connection//Officiant: Asheville Marriages//DIY or Handmade Goods Designer: HoneySilks & Company//Second Shooter: Latoya Dixon Photography//Caterer: Foothills Local Meats//Event Venue: Hi-Wire Brewery: Big Top//Photographer: Alexis Schwallier Photography LLC//

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Kama and Jamie were surrounded by their friends and family during their gorgeous wedding! Celebrating with their crew was what their day was all about. After their romantic, outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, they sat down for a formal dinner with their guests. Everybody had the chance to mingle and enjoy a fabulous meal before being led into the ultimate dance party. When everyone is able to just let loose and enjoy these most special moments, you know it’s sure to be a good one!

Ceremony
Grandmother & Cousins: Stand By Me by Ben E. King
Jamie & Mom: Wonderwall by Oasis
Bridesmaids & Groomsmen: Lean on Me by Bill Withers
Flower Girls & Ring Bearer: Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Bride & Parents: Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles
Recessional: All You Need is Love by The Beatles

Reception
Bride’s parents, and then Groom’s mom: You Are The Best Thing by Ray LaMontage
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen (by pair): A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
Bride & Groom: Beautiful Day by U2
First Dance: A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

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Ceremony Location: The Addison//Invitation Designer: Dan Mouradian//Hair Stylist: Hair by Kristi//Favors and Gifts: The Succulent Source//Officiant: Rabbi Jonathan Kaplan//Heirlooms and extras: La Gartier Wedding Garters//Transportation: Molly’s Trolleys//Makeup Artist: Makeup Artistry by Nicole//Makeup Artist: Makeup by Tracy Raffelson//Lighting: Complete AV Solutions//Bakery: Parlour Bakery//DIY or Handmade Goods Designer: Meryl Pataky//Equipment Rentals: The Addison//Shoes: Jimmy Choo//Dress Designer: Martina Liana//Musicians: Scott Marischen//Musicians: The Headliners Band//Etsy Designer: Ink Letter Love//Floral Designer: Dalsimer Atlas Floral & Event Decorators//Cinema and Video: Wild Bridge Films//Bakery: Two Fat Cookies//Photographer: Jonathan Connolly Photography//Photo Booth: Photog Booth

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Gwen & Alan met and fell in Love in Chicago! Alan is a DJ for I Heart Radio, so their lives took them to Cincinnati OH. They wanted their wedding and their post wedding editorial fashion session to reflect the city they love most and so they came back to Chi-town for both. Their wedding was classic and in a venue that didn’t showcase the city views much, so they wanted to really be in the middle of it all for their editorial session. The couple and photographer ran around Millennium Park and downtown under the L lines and captured some magical silly moments that not only showcase their playful affection for one another, but the beautiful city that brought them together in the first place.

Intro
Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley
Blower’s Daughter – Damien Rice
Falling Slowly – Once – Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová

Processional
Groom – I Walk the Line – Johnny Cash
Bridal Party – Wildflowers – Tom Petty
Recessional – Give a Little Bit – Super Tramp

Reception
Entrance – Have a Drink on Me – ACDC
Cake Cutting – Love You Madly – Cake
First Dance – If I Needed You – Townes Van Zandt
Father Daughter Dance – Moondance – Van Morrison

Requests
Accompany Me – Bob Seger
Longing to Belong – Eddie Vedder
In Heaven there is No Beer – Donut Kings (Gwen’s family is Polish!)

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Photos: Genevieve Lauren Photography

Talk.About.A.Party! Holy moly! Nisa and Anthony had a downright amazing time dancing and celebrating their love with friends and family! You can tell by all the huge smiles that their wedding was nothing short of awesome! I love that their friend, K-Breeze, even did a surprise performance for the couple! How freakin’ rad!!

Ceremony
Beyoncé – Halo
Jennifer Hudson – Love you I do
Eric Benet – Spend My Life
Christina Perry – A Thousand Years

Reception
First Dance: The Point of All – Anthony Hamilton
Father/Daughter: Sam Cooke – Nothing Can Change This Love
Mother/Son: Leann Womack -I Hope you Dance
Dance with Kids: Watch Me – Silento
Special Performance By K-Breeze, A friend of the couple!

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Photographer: Meet The Burks
Ceremony Venue: The Palisades Country Club
Reception Venue: The Palisades Country Club
Florist: Buy the Bunch
Videographer: Emily Kramer
Hair Artist: Janizel Espinosa
Makeup Artist: It’s Simply Makeup-Regina
DJ/Band: Mike, Split Second Sound
Cake Artist: Sweet Lorraines Bakery
Rentals: Country Time Party rentals
Officiant: Cedric Maddox

Kristin and John never even considered another venue, the Artists for Humanity was THE place, it was where they would start their lives together! The open space, colorful and beautiful art, the amazing mission, industrial feel, and city location were just a few of the factors that spoke to them. John was hoping to channel Andy Warhol’s The Factory feel, so they used the Warhol Campbell soup cans as vases and the Velvet Underground was prominent in the ceremony readings and reception music. A few highlights from the evening were the heartfelt toasts, shots with the dads, catching up with friends in the courtyard, dancing the night away, and the guest send off to Dirty Water.

Ceremony readings:
Bob Dylan – Forever Young
Velvet Underground – I’ll be Your Mirror

Pre-Ceremony:
(all by Vitamin String Quartet)
Cute without the E
At Last
This Charming Man
Brown Eyed Girl
God Only knows
Blister in the Sun
Best Day of My Life
There is a light that never goes out
The Luckiest
I’m waiting for my Man

Processional: Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Recessional: Oh Yoko – John Lennon

Cocktail Hour & Dinner:
Television Personalities – Geoffrey Ingram
The Clash – Lost in The Supermarket
The Smiths – This Charming Man
Bare Wires – I (heart) you tonight
Mary Monday & The Bitches – I gave my punk Jacket to Rickie
The Ramones – Oh I love her so
Green Day – 2000 Light years away
Gino Washington – Gino is a Coward
Television – Venus
The Cure – Love Song
The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again
Flight of the Conchords – The Most Beautiful Girl in the Room
Cat Stevens – Here Comes my Baby
Velvet Underground – Sunday Morning
The Beach Boys – Gettin’ Hungry
The Beatles – Run for your life
Black Lips – Make you mine
Bob Dylan – Love Minus zero
Bright Eyes – I must belong somewhere
Nico – I’ll keep it with me
Wanda Jackson – Funnel of Love
Black Lips – Transcendental Light
Francoise Hardy – Le temps de l’amour
Harlem – Beautiful & Very Smart
Pixies – Here comes your man
The Ramones – I wanna be your Boyfriend
The cookies – Don’t say nothing bad about my baby
The velvet Underground – After Hours
Built to Spill – Car
The Rolling Stones – Play with fire
Donovan – Sunshine Superman
The Beatles – Honey Pie
Neil Young – Harvest Moon
Bob Dylan – Stuck inside a mobile w/ memphis blues
Rolling Stones – Get off of my cloud
The Doors – Hello, I Love You
Fleetwood Mac – The Chain

First Dance, Bride & Groom: The Beatles – From Me to You
Father & Daughter Dance: Louis Armstrong & Pharrell – What A Wonderful World into Happy
Mother & Son Dance: Rascal Flatts – My Wish
Final Song of the Evening: The Standells – Dirty Water

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Venue: Artists for Humanity
Hair: Jillian Ferguson
Make-Up: Beautiful Faces by Janis
Officiant: Gayle Smalley
DJ: MCO Productions
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Catering: Gourmet Caterers
Alcohol: Gordon’s Fine Wine and Liquors
Florals: Whim Events
Rental Company: Peterson’s Party Center
Photobooth & Altar Backdrop: Strawberry Small Works Studio
Cupcakes: We Make Cupcakes, Christina and Everett

Jasmine and Devin wanted their wedding to have a vintage and rock n’ roll vibe that was totally “them”! From the DIY elements, to the awesome wardrobe, to the rockin’ reception – their wedding was a perfect blend of rock and gypsy vibes! My favorite part of their day? The fact that Jasmine surprised her husband by playing The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” on bass during the reception! What a radical way to celebrate love!

Processional: De Cylinders – “I Wanna Get Married”
Bride’s Processional: Screeching Weasel – “Your Name is Tattooed on My Heart”
Recessional: Andrew W.K. – “Party Hard”
First Dance: Stevie Wonder – “I Believe (When I Fall In Love)”
Bride with Band: The Kinks – “You Really Got Me”

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Location: Lafayette, Indiana at the Lahr Atrium
Photographer: Mrs. Bridges Photography
Bride’s Dress: Tony Bowls
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Tux Rental: Men’s Wearhouse
Hair/Makeup: Bride
Florist: Bride
Cake: Susan Mooney (Groom’s Mother)
Caterer: Bluefin Bistro and Sovereign Catering
Band: Kyle Bledsoe Duo
Stationary: Bride and Groom

Noelia and Jose are two Andalusians (southern Spain) who are used to a warm and sunny weather. They hired one their photographer for a “trash the dress” session with the condition that it was a complete surprise. They didn’t want to know where the location would be and put complete trust into their photographer…who chose ICELAND!! What an adventure!!

Of course I had to know what sort of tunes inspired such a glorious shoot:

1. “All I want” Dawn Golden
2. “Freedom blade” This Will Destroy You
3. “Rivers and Homes” J.Viewz
4. “Down in the willow garden” The Chieftains & Bon Iver
5. “Higher” Ásgeir
6. “Into the well” Mree
7. “Seoul” Wangel

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Photography: People Producciones

Mariah and Ryan got married at the Washington Township Park Pavillon in Avon, Indiana. They held their ceremony on the deck that overlooked the pond, while the reception was inside the ballrooms. These two had special touches thrown into their whole wedding: a custom sign for when they had their first kiss, a cake topper complete with Ryan in a ninja outfit and ninja stars throughout, and the groomsmen had Lego figures on their boutonnières. Friends and family came together to make their day a truly unique celebration!

Ceremony: Sean (the guitarist) played random songs as people were sitting
Processional: “Final Fantasy 10 To Zanarkand”
Processional: “Here Comes the Bride” on acoustic guitar, played by Sean
Grand Entrance: Jay-Z – “Big Pimpin’ Instrumental”
First Dance: Dave Matthews Band – “You and Me”
Father Daughter Dance: Louis Armstrong – “What a Wonderful World”
Cake Cutting: Michael Franti – “Say Hey”

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Photographer: Jasmine Norris Photography
Bridesmaid Store: Azazie
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Dress Store: Special Touch Bride
Event Venue: Washington Township Park
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Melissa and Kenny were introduced by their best friends and the two hit it off and fell in love! These two love all things 80’s and no ordinary wedding would do. They planned to whisk off to sunny Florida from Ohio to have their wedding alongside a handful of their favorite friends and family at the Lake Mary Events Center. The wedding was just the start of a full week-long celebration, as after the wedding the couple and all their family and friends boarded a cruise and sailed the Caribbean for a week together! Melissa schemed up a master plan with some of her friends to surprise her husband she she walked down the aisle. He is a huge Transformers fan, so Melissa asked who else but Optimus Prime to walk her down the aisle to meet her groom! Check out all the awesome homage to the 80’s below, including some of their playlist – RADICAL!!!

Wedding Party Entrance: Love Never Felt So Good – Michael Jackson
Bride/Groom First Dance: Beautiful in My Eyes – Joshua Kadison
Bride/Optimus Prime Dance: The Transformers – Lion & Pac-Man Inferno – MadMixMustang
Groom/Mother Dance: Loves Me Like A Rock – Paul Simon
Bridal Party Dance: You’re My Best Friend – Queen
Cake Cutting: You Make Loving Fun – Fleetwood Mac
Bouquet Toss: Muppet Show Theme Song – Sam Pottle & Jim Henson
Last Dance: You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
I Touch Myself – Divinyls
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
Wobble – V.I.C.
At Last – Etta James
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
Regulate – Warren G
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Shake That – Eminem & Nate Dogg
Hooked on a Feeling – Blue Swede
Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang
Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot

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Photographer:  Heather Rice Photography
Venue: Lake Mary Events Center
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Madeline and Luke are high school sweethearts that tied the knot among family and friends at the Luminare Sky Deck! Madeline had the wedding of her dreams: timeless, elegant and classic with just a touch of glamour. She had always envisioned having a traditional wedding with an understated but elegant and romantic theme. Luke and Madeline chose the Sky Deck as their venue after it took their breath away. The skyline of the city was absolutely stunning and the gorgeous décor inside only complemented the stunning views outside. Guests mingled among the outdoors and the dance floor during Madeline and Luke’s celebration of love!

Processional: Higher Love – James Vincent McMorrow

Reception
Entrance Song: The Cure – Heaven
First Dance: Ben Howard – I Forget Where We Were
Cake Cutting: Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
The Less I Know the Better – Tame Impala
Future Islands – Balance
Pure Shores – All Saints
UB40 – Red Red Wine
Michael Jackson – Human Nature
U2 – Beautiful Day
TLC – No Scrubs

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Ceremony & Reception: Luminare Sky Deck – http://www.luminare.net.au/
Wedding Dress: Jane Hill – www.janehill.com.au
Wedding Invitations: Adorn Wedding Stationery – www.adorninvitations.co.uk
Bridesmaids dresses: Bluebell Bridal – bluebellbridal.com
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Flowers: Kate Hill – www.katehillflowers.com.au
Groom(men)’s suits: Armani – www.armani.com
Accessories: Tiffany – www.tiffany.com.au
Cake: Leyas of Cake
Cars/Wedding Favours: Rolls-Royce
Make Up & Hair: Once Upon a Bride – www.onceuponabride.com.au
Photography: Blumenthal Photography – www.blumenthalphotography.com.au
Ceremony/Reception Music: Mercury DJ Hire www.mercurydjhire.com.au