Cameron & Dave – Lake Tahoe Destination Wedding
While flipping through my portfolio I came upon Cameron and Dave’s lakefront wedding from last summer and it always makes me smile. From the adorable ring bearer in his bow tie to the jammin’ music by Bobby Yang and Tainted Love to the oh-so-popular pine cone accents, this wedding was full of little and big surprises. One of my favorites has to be when Cameron changed into a little black dress during T.L.’s break so she could really start dancing during the second set!
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Jay Reilly skillfully photographed these moments and the details of this wedding speak for themselves. If you can’t get enough of this one, Destination I Do Magazine also took an indepth look into the makings of this destination wedding in their blog last December. From the lawns of this spacious lakefront to the endless pier, the guests were treated to a lakefront setting none of them have seen quite before but won’t soon forget.
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With a subtle nautical theme woven throughout the rehearsal dinner and wedding (did you see the groomsmen ties?? little boats repeated through out!), how else could the couple depart their reception? Only in a woodie boat made for two, plus the driver of course! The last sight and sound of the newlyweds as they departed on this summer night was to the honking of the ‘ole woodie boat’s horn.
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Wedding Dresses – Classic to Imaginative | Lake Tahoe Weddings
All the hype this week about Chelsea Clinton’s wedding last weekend and her simply sophisticated and elegant wedding dress had us thinking about all the other types of dresses there are. We found some very imaginative ones!
Chelsea’s dress was a quintessential strapless Vera Wang dress. The raw-edged laser cut silk organza skirt and train was breathtakingly beautiful as she walked down the aisle hand-in-hand with her father, former President Bill Clinton. The bodice, diagonally draped silk tulle, was finished perfectly by showcasing Chelsea’s waist with a silver jeweled embroidery. Her bouquet was monochramatic ivory – a very hot Fall trend we will be discussing soon.
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The next few wedding dresses will appeal to the inner princess in some of us and are absolutely gorgeous. The Disney Fairytale Wedding line is designed by Kirstie Kelly and influenced by the Disney Princesses. Each dress embodies the Disney character’s personality, but still withholds the couture design of Kirstie Kelly. Whether you want to look like Cinderella or Princess Jasmine, they have a dress for you. These dresses truly are for a bride looking for a modern day fairytale.
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The next dress is made with 2,009 peacock feathers (seriously wouldn’t want a recount here!) and took eight craftsmen two months to complete. The floral bodice of this dress compliments the similarly hued peacock feathers comprising the train of the dress. This 1.5 million hand sewn dress is sure to make a bold statement, and will definitely have guests talking long after your special day.
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This monarch butterfly dress is a colorful design by Seattle designer, Luly Yang. The non-traditional wedding dress includes vibrant oranges and reds with gorgeous beading topped off with delicate black feathers. (Black feathers is another style watch trend we will cover soon!) Whether you love butterflies or just love this dress, you are sure to have a very special day ‘in the clouds’ wearing this uniquely stunning gown.
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Whether your style is a classic white gown or a princess style dress or a dress with lots of color, all of these wedding gowns are original, fascinating and memorable in their own way just like the gals who will wear them!
Sarah & Ryan – Delightful Dinner Party with a View | Lake Tahoe Weddings
Sarah and Ryan always envisioned their ceremony in a church but the question remained – where to have the rest?? This is where we stepped in and found the reception location they couldn’t even dream about. Their quintessential wedding site was nestled on a lawn perched above the jewel blue waters of Lake Tahoe outlined by the snowcapped Sierras. Jaws dropped when the setting was unveiled to their guests on their June 2010 wedding day!
The color palette of white, pewter silver and spring green was modernized with splashes of magenta and the outcome was breathtakingly sophisticated and tailored. Personalized touches of Sarah and Ryan were woven through out the celebration from the stick rock candy at the coffee bar to the individualized hand tied flip-flops and color coordinated pashminas for the guests to the wildly popular and colossal photo board of the couple through the years.
The love between this couple was felt by all lucky enough to attend… Ceremonial Cinema gives us a moving glimpse into this chic and tailor-made wedding.
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6 Tips for a ‘Cheers Worthy’ Toast! | Merrily Wed Wedding Design
Wedding Toasts are nerve racking and can give butterflies to even the most confident public speaker. If you are giving a toast at an upcoming wedding here are six rules to follow that will ensure that your toast is a success:
1. Keep It Short. Especially if there are a few other toasts. If it is much longer you probably won’t lose the bride and groom’s attention but you might start losing some of the guest’s attention.
2. Practice. Practice. Practice. Make sure you know what you are going to say before you stand up especially if not comfortable speaking in front of groups. You don’t want to wing it and then end up saying something you didn’t intend to say.
3. Speak From the Heart. Enough said here.
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4. Be Tactful. Don’t embarrass the bride and groom on their special day; the point is to say something nice about them. You can be funny just don’t be inappropriate, there is going to be a mixed crowd so make sure to watch your language, keep it PG.
5. Etiquette. Make sure that you are standing so everyone can see you while giving your toast. Look at the couple as you are speaking, you are speaking about them so keep eye contact. Raise your glass at the end so everyone knows to raise their glass as well.
6. Don’t Get Toasted. It is common that people want to calm their nerves by drinking before but make sure to not get too carried away before the toast. You might only embarrass yourself or the bride and groom and that’s not what you want to do!
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With the help of these six simple rules your toast should be a success. Remember to be yourself – the bride and groom chose you to speak because you are special to them and they believe in you, so just believe in yourself and your toast will turn out fantastic.
Sommer & Justin – Classic Beauty in B&W | Lake Tahoe Private Estate
Sommer and Justin had a beautiful Lake Tahoe wedding in mid June 2010. The classic beauty of their special day really shines in these black and white photos by Annie X.
We had such a fun time at this one starting with a pre-ceremony cocktail hour to kick off the festivities. The bridesmaids wore floor-length (or lawn-length in this case!) black silk dresses and not to be out-matched, the groomsmen looked quite daper in their black suits.
The champagne linen was the perfect backdrop for the centerpieces filled with quintessential white hydrangea and timeless white roses allowing the flowers to radiant whiter than ever. The Tahoe P.C. bubble departure showered our newlyweds as they stole away into the night in their private limo, black of course.
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Style Watch – Peacock Feathers | Lake Tahoe Weddings
Feathers of ALL colors are one of the hottest wedding trends of 2010 and at Merrily Wed we are taking this trend and running with it. A common feather that is being used is the peacock feather; the bold vibrant colors of the peacock feather can be an inspiration for any wedding. The feathers can be used to add small wisps of color or they can be incorporated in every aspect of the wedding.
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One of our favorite ways to incorporate the use of the peacock feather is to use it as a color inspiration. One way to incorporate the colors is in the linens, use a combination of light green and teal to give a dramatic feel. These colors will give off the essence of the theme and paired with the peacock feathers they look spectacular.
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Another great way to incorporate the colors is in the bridesmaid’s dresses. Having your bridesmaids wear different shades of complimentary colors found in the peacock feather can integrate the theme into the wedding party. Not only will the bridesmaid’s dresses look amazing, but they will also incorporate the mixed-matched bridesmaids dresses that have become oh so popular.
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By adding peacock feathers into the floral arrangements you can add a whimsical feeling to any arrangement. The feathers can look beautiful in any centerpiece, bouquet, boutonnière, or corsage. The contrast between stark white flowers and the bold colors in the peacock feathers can create a refreshing balance to any floral arrangement.
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To ensure that your wedding is just as amazing as you imagine, pay attention to the details. The peacock feather theme is distinctive and glamorous, by incorporating this theme into even the smallest details it will help create a day that will be original and memorable for you as well as your guests.
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The pictures featured in this post were from a Merrily Wed wedding and captured so perfectly by Ben Chrisman Photography. Don’t go far, we have a couple 2010 summer weddings in which we are incorporating different types AND colors of feathers. Keep a lookout for these!!
Welcome to the Merrily Wed Blog!
Welcome to the launch of the Merrily Wed Blog aka the MW Blog!
Here at Merrily Wed, we are dedicated to approaching every wedding with creative vision, acclaimed design, custom planning and unparalleled service. Our passion is to create sensational weddings one detail at a time. After all, it is the details that separate magnificent weddings from ordinary ones.
We will be sharing with you some of our favorite moments from our gallery of weddings, planning advice, cool trends and pretty much anything that we believe you will find interesting and useful.
For past, current and future brides that have been merrily wed, we would love to hear from you!
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