10.29.2010
Breast Cancer Awareness ~ On the List
During the month of October, add these wonderful items to your bridal registry to help support Breast Cancer Awareness. From decor to cleaning and cooking, there are a number of products this month that are donating a portion of their proceeds to breast cancer research. Add a little bit of pink to your life and support the cause!
Blissful Wishes Ball Giveaway!
The Blissful Wishes Ball is a gala celebration to benefit the Carolinas Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and other serious life-altering circumstances. We're so proud to support this amazing organization and during the past few weeks, we've been talking about the wonderful things Wish Upon A Wedding does and the ways in which you can help. We know everyone likes a glittering, get-dressed-up gala event, so we've partnered with the Carolinas Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding for a fantastic giveaway! We have three pairs of tickets to give away to next month's Blissful Wishes Ball in Charlotte, NC at the beautiful new Charlotte Ritz-Carlton on November 12th.
To win a pair of tickets to the Blissful Wishes Ball, leave a comment on this post telling us how you are moved by the mission of Wish Upon A Wedding and how it inspires you. We'll randomly draw three winners from all the comments and announce the winners next Friday, November 5th at noon. Good Luck!
For more information about Wish Upon A Wedding and to find out how you can help, visit the Wish Upon A Wedding website. To RSVP and to purchase tickets for the Blissful Wishes Ball, visit the event site. We'll see you there!
To win a pair of tickets to the Blissful Wishes Ball, leave a comment on this post telling us how you are moved by the mission of Wish Upon A Wedding and how it inspires you. We'll randomly draw three winners from all the comments and announce the winners next Friday, November 5th at noon. Good Luck!
For more information about Wish Upon A Wedding and to find out how you can help, visit the Wish Upon A Wedding website. To RSVP and to purchase tickets for the Blissful Wishes Ball, visit the event site. We'll see you there!
Real Wedding ~ Sidney and William
With a wedding date that falls on Hallows' eve, Sidney and William infused a little trick-or-treat spirit into their Rosemary Beach wedding, photographed by Rae Leytham Photography, making it the perfect wedding to feature as we head into the Halloween weekend! Sidney looked beautiful in her mermaid silhouette gown with sweetheart neckline and gently ruched detailing. She accessorized with a big floral hair fascinator and birdcage veil that were the perfect compliments to her sleek gown. William wore a tailored khaki suit with white button down, chocolate tie and fern curl boutonniere. With white garden chairs nestled on the beach and a bamboo canopy draped with muted khaki linens framing the ocean views, Sidney walked down the beach aisle with her father carrying a gorgeous bouquet of soft pink and white mixed blooms. Framed by the canopy and two large ferns on either side of them, Sidney and William exchanged vows with a stunning ocean backdrop.
Designed in a pretty palette of chocolate brown and soft pinks the couple's large tented reception looked spectacular. Chocolate pintuck linens draped over the round guest tables, while linen napkins at each place setting in a soft pink hue added a nice contrast to the table. Celestine's Weddings created branched centerpieces of curly willow and small white blooms. Small vases filled with rocks and water featured floating candlelight on the tables, while large round pendents adorned the all white tented ceiling. Adding a little bit of trick-or-treat fun to the decor a candy buffet filled with Halloween treats of candy corn and pumpkin peeps was displayed at the reception and decorated with a haunted house and pumpkin painted with the couple's custom monogram design. Confections on the Coast created Sidney and William's magnificent wedding cake that featured four different patterned tiers in the chocolate, white and soft pink palette adorned with the couple's monogram. Don't miss a single detail of Sidney and William's Halloween wedding, including the candy apple favors and spectacular sunset images on the beach. To see more of Sidney and William's Fall nuptials, visit the Rae Leytham Photography blog!
Credits:
Photography: Rae Leytham Photography. Wedding Coordinator: It's A Shore Thing. Makeup: Two Fishes Artistry. Caterer and Florist: Celestine's Weddings. Cake: Confections on the Coast.
Designed in a pretty palette of chocolate brown and soft pinks the couple's large tented reception looked spectacular. Chocolate pintuck linens draped over the round guest tables, while linen napkins at each place setting in a soft pink hue added a nice contrast to the table. Celestine's Weddings created branched centerpieces of curly willow and small white blooms. Small vases filled with rocks and water featured floating candlelight on the tables, while large round pendents adorned the all white tented ceiling. Adding a little bit of trick-or-treat fun to the decor a candy buffet filled with Halloween treats of candy corn and pumpkin peeps was displayed at the reception and decorated with a haunted house and pumpkin painted with the couple's custom monogram design. Confections on the Coast created Sidney and William's magnificent wedding cake that featured four different patterned tiers in the chocolate, white and soft pink palette adorned with the couple's monogram. Don't miss a single detail of Sidney and William's Halloween wedding, including the candy apple favors and spectacular sunset images on the beach. To see more of Sidney and William's Fall nuptials, visit the Rae Leytham Photography blog!
Credits:
Photography: Rae Leytham Photography. Wedding Coordinator: It's A Shore Thing. Makeup: Two Fishes Artistry. Caterer and Florist: Celestine's Weddings. Cake: Confections on the Coast.
10.28.2010
How Do We Thank Thee...
It's another Thankful Thursday here at Weddings Unveiled and Completely Unveiled! We'd like to take a moment to show our appreciation for our many thousands of followers, fans, subscribers, friends and fellow wedding professionals. We'd also like to thank all those who blogged and tweeted about Weddings Unveiled or Completely Unveiled during the past couple of weeks. We're so grateful for all your kind words and support! Be sure to visit the wonderful blogs below and leave a comment to share the love!
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Real Wedding ~ Amy and Matt
We absolutely love Amy and Matt's colorful Southern affair in Austin, TX photographed by The Nichols and produced by Suzanne Court Catering & Events. Designed in a palette of raspberry pink, fuchsia, orange and coral, the colors culminated into a vibrant burst of color in every element from the bridesmaid's dresses to the cake. Amy looked pretty in a classic A-line gown with sweetheart neckline and floral embroidered embellishment at the waist. She accessorized with a lace trimmed veil and a sparkling pair of gold heels. Her bridesmaids wore cocktail dresses in raspberry pink with alternating necklines of strapless and tuxedo, while carrying sunkist orange bouquets of tulips, chrysanthemums and roses. Matt and his groomsmen wore khaki trousers, white button downs and navy blazers paired with ties and boutonnieres to match the bridesmaids. The ceremony took place outside beneath the trees that were adorned with hanging white paper lanterns and ribbon treatments in the cheery palette framing the happy couple as they exchanged vows.
Outside the cocktail hour was set with white padded lounge seating adorned with pillows in pinks and oranges. Cocktail tables were situated around the patio draped in a muted olive hue with table runners in raspberry pink. Long exposed light wood tables with linen table runners at the base and iridescent orange fabric on top provided additional seating. Fabian Salcedo created a variety of unique centerpieces in the event palette from small wooden boxed arrangements of chrysanthemums, roses and branches adorned with fuchsia orchids to potted arrangements of hydrangea, cherry brandy roses and sprigs of fuchsia orchids. Cocktails were served out of glass drink dispensers with pretty signage wrapped around each vessel. Inside Mercury Hall the colorful palette was toned down by using khaki as the base. Round tables were situated around the hall and covered in khaki linens and paired with deep chocolate brown chivari chairs bringing focus to the vibrant centerpieces that featured both a tall branched design and small low arrangement of a variety of blooms. Simon Lee Bakery created the couples fabulous cake with four tiers embellished with polka dots in the event palette that trickled up to the top tier that was dressed with a plaque of the couple's names and a black iron cake topper. Don't miss a single detail of the couple's gorgeous reception including the pretty signage and Amy's flirty little reception frock. To see more of Amy and Matt's Texas wedding, visit The Nichols blog!
Credits:
Photography: The Nichols. Venue: Mercury Hall. Hair: Jessica Hershey and Krisha Collins. Makeup: Mandy Morrison. Florist: Fabian Salcedo for Flowers by Fabian. Stationery and Paper Goods: Catbird Paper. Catering and Event Design: Suzanne Court Catering & Events. Lighting: Ilios Lighting. Cake: Simon Lee Bakery. Cupcakes: Delish. Ceremony Music: Jasmine Speer. Jazz Ensemble: Christine Butterfield. Band: Suede.
Outside the cocktail hour was set with white padded lounge seating adorned with pillows in pinks and oranges. Cocktail tables were situated around the patio draped in a muted olive hue with table runners in raspberry pink. Long exposed light wood tables with linen table runners at the base and iridescent orange fabric on top provided additional seating. Fabian Salcedo created a variety of unique centerpieces in the event palette from small wooden boxed arrangements of chrysanthemums, roses and branches adorned with fuchsia orchids to potted arrangements of hydrangea, cherry brandy roses and sprigs of fuchsia orchids. Cocktails were served out of glass drink dispensers with pretty signage wrapped around each vessel. Inside Mercury Hall the colorful palette was toned down by using khaki as the base. Round tables were situated around the hall and covered in khaki linens and paired with deep chocolate brown chivari chairs bringing focus to the vibrant centerpieces that featured both a tall branched design and small low arrangement of a variety of blooms. Simon Lee Bakery created the couples fabulous cake with four tiers embellished with polka dots in the event palette that trickled up to the top tier that was dressed with a plaque of the couple's names and a black iron cake topper. Don't miss a single detail of the couple's gorgeous reception including the pretty signage and Amy's flirty little reception frock. To see more of Amy and Matt's Texas wedding, visit The Nichols blog!
Credits:
Photography: The Nichols. Venue: Mercury Hall. Hair: Jessica Hershey and Krisha Collins. Makeup: Mandy Morrison. Florist: Fabian Salcedo for Flowers by Fabian. Stationery and Paper Goods: Catbird Paper. Catering and Event Design: Suzanne Court Catering & Events. Lighting: Ilios Lighting. Cake: Simon Lee Bakery. Cupcakes: Delish. Ceremony Music: Jasmine Speer. Jazz Ensemble: Christine Butterfield. Band: Suede.
10.27.2010
E Session ~ Sara and John
When it comes to unique settings for engagement sessions, we have to say Ash Imagery photographer Michael has it down pat and Sara and John's session was no exception. Photographed at the spectacular Grounds For Sculpture a 35-acre public sculpture park in located in Hamilton, NJ the setting provided for some truly stunning images. Dressed in a chic black cocktail dress and sparkling silver heels Sara looked gorgeous alongside her handsome groom John as they took image after image on the grounds. For more images of Sara and John's gorgeous engagement session, visit the Ash Imagery blog!
Wish Upon A Wedding ~ The Carolinas
Join in support of Wish Upon A Wedding at The Blissful Wishes Ball gala celebration benefiting the Carolinas Chapter of the nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and other serious life-altering circumstances. The Blissful Wishes Ball will take place on Friday, November 12th at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte. Bid on fabulous trips, signed memorabilia, dinners, spa days and more with all proceeds benefiting Wish Upon A Wedding to help bring wedding wishes to terminally ill patients. For more information on Wish Upon A Wedding and to find out how you can help, visit the Wish Upon a Wedding website and watch the video below. To RSVP and to purchase tickets for the Blissful Wishes Ball, visit the event site. We'll see you there!
Video Credits:
Filming and Editing: Heather Bryson, Carolina Wedding Design and Event Planning Co-Chair, Wish Upon A Wedding. Speaking: Ivy Robinson, Owner/Designer Ivy Robinson Weddings + Events and President of the Carolinas Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding.
Video Credits:
Filming and Editing: Heather Bryson, Carolina Wedding Design and Event Planning Co-Chair, Wish Upon A Wedding. Speaking: Ivy Robinson, Owner/Designer Ivy Robinson Weddings + Events and President of the Carolinas Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding.
Monica Reid Photography ~ Hickory, NC
A husband and wife team, Monica and Brent of Monica Reid Photography, find the importance in relationships with their clients to be the reason behind much of their success. With the realization that every wedding is unique, they take every moment to get to know their clients so that on the day of the wedding they can tell their story through images. With a style that's modern and candid with a splash of traditional for good measure every moment is captured from the little private glances of the bride and groom to the family portraits, culminating into a storybook of images of your day. Read on to learn more about Monica and Brent of Hickory, NC based studio Monica Reid Photography and what inspires their work.
Monica Reid Photography is based in Hickory, NC working mostly in Charlotte, Blowing Rock, Raleigh, Boone and Lake Lure areas, but is available for photography all over NC and upstate SC upon request. To contact Monica Reid Photography, visit their website or call 828.244.0472.
Weddings Unveiled: Tell us a little bit about Monica Reid Photography.
Monica Reid: Monica Reid Photography is actually a team of two! My husband Brent and I shoot EVERY wedding together. I started it but he's definitely 50% of it now. We are parents of two AMAZING kids! Photography has been a love of mine since well forever, I remember my grandparents buying me a Polaroid then that 110 film camera, I was the girl who ALWAYS had a camera in my hand. Brent is very artistic and once he shot with me a few times, he as well LOVED being behind the camera. Brent is reserved and quiet, I'm HYPER, highly caffeinated and talk a mile a minute! We balance each other out and work very well together, it's just the way we flow.
WU: How did you become a wedding photographer?
MR: I NEVER thought I would love even LIKE shooting weddings, I LOVED when I did portrait work, working mainly with newborns and children.
I did engagement sessions loved those but honestly NEVER wanted to get "into weddings". Then back in the spring of 08 we did an engagement shoot for one of my best friends from high school and his fiance. They later asked me to do their wedding, at first I was like huh? what? umm NO! I can't mess up Brian and Shannon's wedding talk about NERVES, I mean I was comfortable with the camera but I'd never shot a wedding and this was a HUGE wedding, talk about PRESSURE! I have NO clue why Brian and Shannon trusted me, wanted me, asked me BUT I do know I'm FOREVER grateful to them both more than they will EVER know.
It was an immediate LOVE, a PASSION that I'd never felt for 'work' Yes I LOVED and still do LOVE portrait work but this was like a how you feel when you are falling in love, you can't WAIT to do it again, so much emotion, adrenaline, etc...honestly I can't even put it into words to this day I still feel that way before each wedding, it's an AMAZING feeling and a honor. Now I can't imagine NOT shooting weddings it's part of WHO I am.
WU: Digital or film or both? Why?
MR: We only shoot Digital! It's amazing how far digital has come! I think both are equally fabulous.
WU: Describe your wedding photography style.
MR: Hmm that is hard to point it down to one category, what about just REAL (editorial) while still being timeless, modern with just a touch of vintage flair. What I'm trying to say is my well OUR style is the best of all the styles, I think they are equally important and you can document the day using all of the above.
WU: Show us your favorite wedding image and tell us why it represents who you are as wedding photographers.
MR: This is the hardest question so far, my favorites are the ones that show tons of emotion, I think my favorite is when Kris saw Alisha in the FIRST LOOK. He was so touched and moved he just cried after looking at her in her dress, it was AMAZING to see that you could feel the love.
It's REALLY like we aren't there in these photos, we try be just watchers and document what is going on, it's HARD me for not to get emotional. It's the tears of joy, the laughter, the smiles, the glow!
MR: My Faith in God, My husband, My kids, LOVE!
WU: What inspires your photography?
MR: Magazines, Watching people, New Love, Old Love, My Friends, Pushing myself to make or try to make my next shoot even better than my last shoot, being around newly engaged people now that is exciting and inspiring!
WU: How do you keep your wedding photography fresh?
MR: That is pretty simple since all couples are different, I love to meet with them in a bridal consult then if they book us I want to REALLY get to know them and what makes THEM unique that helps me capture them how I envision they would want to be captured. I'd say 99% of my brides are NOT just a paycheck they really are friends and I do truly care about them, we are friends so of course I want to do the BEST job possible for them.
WU: Do you do non-wedding photography work? If so, how does it influence your wedding photography?
MR: Yes, we do portrait work. Hmm, well it's obviously lower pressure no timeline to follow, but still we are doing the same thing looking for the best light, best compositions, just trying to get the BEST shot we can get, I think it probably helps us with our creativity since there is less pressure to get it done on a timeline.
WU: What makes you different from other wedding photographers?
MR: Even Brent and I are different from each other and we work together so I think our personalities make us different, I think our couples (the majority of them) really like and enjoy being with us. Of course we have to get paid it's our JOB, but I think our brides also KNOW how much we care about them and we really do pour our heart and soul into their sessions. I get lots of thank you cards from my brides and their families, so it's ALL worth the long hours and all the time behind the computer when the bride is CRYING because she LOVES her photos so much, that is an amazing feeling that will push us to only get better.
WU: What would be your ideal wedding assignment?
MR: A wedding in a gorgeous vineyard somewhere with no humidity, lots of rustic vintage detail, no timeline, with a couple so in love they are only focused on each other.
WU: Tell us three things you can't live without.
MR: Just THREE?!?! Gosh this is hard, well besides the fact I wouldn't last more than a day on survivor I heard they only allow you to take 3 things..
OK.........God's love, My Family, My Camera and DIET SUNDROP
( I just cheated and put 4 but if I haven't gotten a F so far on this interview I'm letting that one slide I was tempted to put 5 and add cheesecake ;) )
WU: What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
MR: LIVE what you LOVE!
Shoot ONLY in manual, don't rely on photoshop to "fix" it, don't over do the 'trends', learn how to see and work with the light, think OUTSIDE the box, Push yourself to shoot outside your comfort level and don't compare yourself to others.
WU: What is the best advice you can give to an engaged couple?
MR: Hire a Wedding Planner so you don't have to stress about ANYTHING the day of you wedding it really is over before you know it! I want you to ENJOY it all and take it all in while being relaxed and having fun. Interview more than one photographer, ask them LOTS of questions, see samples, ask if you can call past brides, and don't ONLY go on the price, if you hire a photographer solely on the cost remember it's the ONLY real thing left after the day and you have to look at for the rest of your life. Your marriage won't always be as happy as this day and you will to work on it everyday but it is SO very worth it!
Monica Reid Photography is based in Hickory, NC working mostly in Charlotte, Blowing Rock, Raleigh, Boone and Lake Lure areas, but is available for photography all over NC and upstate SC upon request. To contact Monica Reid Photography, visit their website or call 828.244.0472.
Weddings Unveiled: Tell us a little bit about Monica Reid Photography.
Monica Reid: Monica Reid Photography is actually a team of two! My husband Brent and I shoot EVERY wedding together. I started it but he's definitely 50% of it now. We are parents of two AMAZING kids! Photography has been a love of mine since well forever, I remember my grandparents buying me a Polaroid then that 110 film camera, I was the girl who ALWAYS had a camera in my hand. Brent is very artistic and once he shot with me a few times, he as well LOVED being behind the camera. Brent is reserved and quiet, I'm HYPER, highly caffeinated and talk a mile a minute! We balance each other out and work very well together, it's just the way we flow.
WU: How did you become a wedding photographer?
MR: I NEVER thought I would love even LIKE shooting weddings, I LOVED when I did portrait work, working mainly with newborns and children.
I did engagement sessions loved those but honestly NEVER wanted to get "into weddings". Then back in the spring of 08 we did an engagement shoot for one of my best friends from high school and his fiance. They later asked me to do their wedding, at first I was like huh? what? umm NO! I can't mess up Brian and Shannon's wedding talk about NERVES, I mean I was comfortable with the camera but I'd never shot a wedding and this was a HUGE wedding, talk about PRESSURE! I have NO clue why Brian and Shannon trusted me, wanted me, asked me BUT I do know I'm FOREVER grateful to them both more than they will EVER know.
It was an immediate LOVE, a PASSION that I'd never felt for 'work' Yes I LOVED and still do LOVE portrait work but this was like a how you feel when you are falling in love, you can't WAIT to do it again, so much emotion, adrenaline, etc...honestly I can't even put it into words to this day I still feel that way before each wedding, it's an AMAZING feeling and a honor. Now I can't imagine NOT shooting weddings it's part of WHO I am.
WU: Digital or film or both? Why?
MR: We only shoot Digital! It's amazing how far digital has come! I think both are equally fabulous.
WU: Describe your wedding photography style.
MR: Hmm that is hard to point it down to one category, what about just REAL (editorial) while still being timeless, modern with just a touch of vintage flair. What I'm trying to say is my well OUR style is the best of all the styles, I think they are equally important and you can document the day using all of the above.
WU: Show us your favorite wedding image and tell us why it represents who you are as wedding photographers.
MR: This is the hardest question so far, my favorites are the ones that show tons of emotion, I think my favorite is when Kris saw Alisha in the FIRST LOOK. He was so touched and moved he just cried after looking at her in her dress, it was AMAZING to see that you could feel the love.
It's REALLY like we aren't there in these photos, we try be just watchers and document what is going on, it's HARD me for not to get emotional. It's the tears of joy, the laughter, the smiles, the glow!
MR: My Faith in God, My husband, My kids, LOVE!
WU: What inspires your photography?
MR: Magazines, Watching people, New Love, Old Love, My Friends, Pushing myself to make or try to make my next shoot even better than my last shoot, being around newly engaged people now that is exciting and inspiring!
WU: How do you keep your wedding photography fresh?
MR: That is pretty simple since all couples are different, I love to meet with them in a bridal consult then if they book us I want to REALLY get to know them and what makes THEM unique that helps me capture them how I envision they would want to be captured. I'd say 99% of my brides are NOT just a paycheck they really are friends and I do truly care about them, we are friends so of course I want to do the BEST job possible for them.
WU: Do you do non-wedding photography work? If so, how does it influence your wedding photography?
MR: Yes, we do portrait work. Hmm, well it's obviously lower pressure no timeline to follow, but still we are doing the same thing looking for the best light, best compositions, just trying to get the BEST shot we can get, I think it probably helps us with our creativity since there is less pressure to get it done on a timeline.
WU: What makes you different from other wedding photographers?
MR: Even Brent and I are different from each other and we work together so I think our personalities make us different, I think our couples (the majority of them) really like and enjoy being with us. Of course we have to get paid it's our JOB, but I think our brides also KNOW how much we care about them and we really do pour our heart and soul into their sessions. I get lots of thank you cards from my brides and their families, so it's ALL worth the long hours and all the time behind the computer when the bride is CRYING because she LOVES her photos so much, that is an amazing feeling that will push us to only get better.
WU: What would be your ideal wedding assignment?
MR: A wedding in a gorgeous vineyard somewhere with no humidity, lots of rustic vintage detail, no timeline, with a couple so in love they are only focused on each other.
WU: Tell us three things you can't live without.
MR: Just THREE?!?! Gosh this is hard, well besides the fact I wouldn't last more than a day on survivor I heard they only allow you to take 3 things..
OK.........God's love, My Family, My Camera and DIET SUNDROP
( I just cheated and put 4 but if I haven't gotten a F so far on this interview I'm letting that one slide I was tempted to put 5 and add cheesecake ;) )
WU: What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
MR: LIVE what you LOVE!
Shoot ONLY in manual, don't rely on photoshop to "fix" it, don't over do the 'trends', learn how to see and work with the light, think OUTSIDE the box, Push yourself to shoot outside your comfort level and don't compare yourself to others.
WU: What is the best advice you can give to an engaged couple?
MR: Hire a Wedding Planner so you don't have to stress about ANYTHING the day of you wedding it really is over before you know it! I want you to ENJOY it all and take it all in while being relaxed and having fun. Interview more than one photographer, ask them LOTS of questions, see samples, ask if you can call past brides, and don't ONLY go on the price, if you hire a photographer solely on the cost remember it's the ONLY real thing left after the day and you have to look at for the rest of your life. Your marriage won't always be as happy as this day and you will to work on it everyday but it is SO very worth it!
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