Eunhye + Herbert – Posh Ft. Lauderdale Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Wedding
We love, love, love bringing you posh, modern weddings, and do we have a gorgeous one for you today! Graham, our over-the-top talented New England photographer, hopped on a plane and flew all the day down to Ft. Lauderdale to shoot Eunhye + Herbert’s big day. It’s a little hard for us Georgia girls to showcase some of these photos – Let’s just say that Herbert is a HUGE sports fan, and these two are University of Florida alums. Look close, and you’ll see some Gator chomps and some major Tebowing (ha!) Eunhye + Herbert chose to have both their wedding and reception at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66, and the venue could NOT have been more gorgeous. The soft light, the to-die for flowers, and the city views made for some pretty sweet ambiance…. Even with all of the glitz and the glam, Eunhye and Herbert had to include some elements of their alma mater and Southern roots, and they did so in blue and orange seating cards, and an amazing BBQ rub as a favor (the packaging was perfect!) These lovebirds have actually been together 12 years (!!) and this wedding was a celebration that was a long-time coming. We’re so glad that you guys chose Graham and (once like a spark) to be a part of it all! xoxo
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Anne Marie + Alan :: A South Carolina Coastal Wedding
Hello lovelies!
We have quite the OLAS wedding blog treat for you today; we have what we believe might be the most perfect combination of dress, shoes, and hair & makeup for a spring or summer wedding. Ok, ok – we know there’s no perfect match out there that works for everyone, but we are all obsessing over how gorgeous Anne Marie looks in all of her photos. I guess we should also mention that Jen (our beautiful and incredibly talented Atlanta Photographer) made the trip up to South Carolina and literally couldn’t have done a better job! We just love how she uses all the natural beauty and colors of the beach to effortlessly bring out the most beautiful aspects of Anne Marie + Alan’s wedding. AM + A can best be described as jet-setters, and have spent most of their relationship long distance. After going between NYC, DC and South Carolina (not to mention that Alan’s family is in Ireland, so we have to throw that in the mix too!) they are so excited to finally be married – and in one place! Ok, so onto what we just LOVE about Anne Marie’s whole wedding look:
1. Oh, that dress! :: Could it be more beautiful? We just love the classic elegance tied in with the fun little flirty twist of the tulle gatherings at the shoulders! Gorgeous & fun all tied into one. :)
2. Kate Spade’s got that sparkle down to an art :: We literally can’t get enough of these Kate Spade shoes. They’re just the right amount of fun & whimsy and look amazing with the tulle of her dress and that red toe nail polish! Remember, the little details are what can make the biggest difference!
3. Effortless hair, makeup & accessories :: Anne Marie did such a great job letting her natural beauty do the talking. We’re all firm believers that you don’t want to look too overly made up on your wedding day – you just want to look like the very best version of yourself! Anne Marie chose an elegant and non-fussy updo, very simple jewelry, kept the make up understated and then added a gorgeous ‘pop of color’ pink lip. Just enough effort, while making it look absolutely effortless.
Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding day AM + A! Lots of OLAS love! x’s & o’s
Ceremony: Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church; Reception: DeBordieu Clubhouse; Florist: Greg Foster; Band: Papa-Sol from East Coast Entertainment; Dress By: Vera Wang; Dress/Shoes Purchased At: Maddison Row; Shoes: Kate Spade
Read MoreBonnie + Emory :: Savannah GA Wedding Part 2 :: Southern Sophistication
Yesterday we brought you Part 1 of Bonnie + Emory’s beautiful Savannah wedding, and now it’s time for Part 2. Part of the reason we here at OLAS love this wedding so much is because of its southern sophistication. While we may not all live in the deep south any longer, most of us on the OLAS team grew up as GRITS (girls raised in the south) and love us a good southern wedding. Bonnie + Emory’s is the perfect example of how to balance that southern charm with a lot of sophistication. Here are a few tips from your OLAS GRITS:
1. When in doubt, go historical :: We southern folk love our history, and B + E chose both a ceremony and reception site just dripping with it. The chapel is part of the Bethesda Home For Boys School which began as an orphanage for colonial children back in 1740! It has both the distinction for being the oldest child caring institution in the country and was supported by Benjamin Franklin. Amazing. Secondly, they chose the Grand Ballroom at the Olde Pink House for their reception, which was built for one of Savannah’s most prominent founding-family members. Historical? Check, check!
2. Have flower girls, and lots of them :: There just isn’t anything more sweet than a little girl all dressed in white throwing petals around… well, except for maybe three! We southern belles love our traditions and this is one we can’t get enough of. Bonus – have them wear sweet little leafy crowns, they’ll adore you for it and your photos will be doubly precious.
3. Choose a dress that is romantic, but also a little glam :: Bonnie chose a form fitting dress with subtle scalloped edges, a dramatic train, and lots of gorgeous beadwork. The effect? Classic, romantic, and a statement! GRITS know the importance of standing out in a crowd (especially on your wedding day!), but also the art of never looking like you tried too hard. We all think Bonnie pulled this off flawlessly.
By the way, get ready to be blown away by the couples shots. Our southeastern photographers continually out-do themselves! Amazing. x’s & o’s
Ceremony: Whitefield Chapel at Bethesda; Reception: The Olde Pink House; Florist: Garden on the Square; Hair/Makeup: JW Salon and Spa; Cake: Baker’s Pride; DJ: First City Events;
Read MoreBonnie + Emory :: A Southern Savannah Wedding :: Part 1
Hello loves!
We are so happy to get to bring you Part 1 of Bonnie + Emory’s southern Savannah, Ga wedding today! From the moment we saw these stunning photographs, we were dying to blog them and share them with y’all too. First things first, a little bit about B + E. While Savannah isn’t actually either of their hometowns, it still holds a very special place in their hearts. After the wedding, this would be where they would share their first year of marriage together AND (probably more importantly!), it’s where Emory proposed! They even decided to have their reception at the Old Pink House –> the place Emory took Bonnie for dinner together the very night of the big proposal! Savannah is soaked in sweet memories for these two love birds and we think they couldn’t have picked a better place to get hitched! Our southeast photog headed down to this historic southern city to capture B + E’s special day, and did such a beautiful job. The photos below are breathtaking – we could have done a whole post on bridal shots of Bonnie alone!! Get ready to be blown away.
Part 2 coming soon!! xoxo
p.s. Did we mention how talented, artistic, creative and special our OLAS brides are? Well, for example - Bonnie MADE her gorgeous wedding day earrings! A-mazing.
Ceremony: Whitefield Chapel at Bethesda; Reception: The Olde Pink House; Florist: Garden on the Square; Hair/Makeup: JW Salon and Spa;
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Gina + Tony :: New England Wedding : Part 2
It’s here, it’s here!! We know you’ve been waiting with baited breath for Part 2 of Gina + Tony’s beautiful, beautiful, beautiful New England wedding, and for good reason too! If you did happen to miss Part 1, be sure to go check it out now and then head back here. All of us at OLAS have been absolutely fawning over G + T’s couple’s shots, because they’re seriously so stunning. The golden evening sun, paired with that amazing venue AND such a beautiful couple, were the true triple whammy. Graham (our phenomenal NE photographer) really knocked this one out of the park. He did such a great job capturing all the special little moments between the G + T, and we feel the photos really speak to how much they love each other (like they could hide it!). It was also really important to Gina and Tony that the architecture and rustic-ness of the venue be showcased, and we’d say Graham captured all aspects flawlessly. The whole day feels like it stepped right out of the set of a Midsummer Night’s Dream – the architecture, the gardens, the light, candles, ornate decor, everything really – we love every single bit of it.
G + T – thanks for letting us play a part in such an important and meaningful day in your lives – we couldn’t be more honored. x’s & o’s
Photographer: Graham; Venue: Bill Miller’s Castle; Flowers: Stop and Shop; Cake/Caterer: La Luna Restaurant; Dress: David’s Bridal; Flower girl Dresses: Burlington Coat Factory; Shoes: Chinese Laundry; Hair: Chateau; Makeup: Ivette Wellman; Read More
Gina + Tony :: New England Artisan Wedding :: Part 1
Get ready folks, it’s time for Part 1 of Gina and Tony’s artisan New England wedding and man.is.it.beautiful. Our crazy, talented NE photographer, Graham, made the trip out to Connecticut for the two love birds’ big day, and he did such an amazing job!! Gina + Tony were quick to let us know that they were true lovers of art and wanted the photographs from their wedding day to reflect that. As this is what we excel at (and LOVE!), we were more than happy to oblige. :) Everything about G + T’s wedding depicts this love of intrinsic & artistic beauty. Just wait until you see the venue. They were married at the Bill Miller’s Castle in Branford, CT, which brims with rustic charm, lots of history and gorgeous architecture, and beautiful gardens to boot. We like to call that a photographer’s dream! Gina chose fuchsia, black, white, and hints of green to complete the entire look – and it sure was stunning. Be on the look out for some truly amazing couples shots coming to you in Part 2!
x’s + o’s
Photographer: Graham; Venue: Bill Millers Castle
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