the fairmount bride

A Rehearsal of a Reception

Poking around Millie Holloman's blog, you are going to find an abundance of photos that will inspire you because her work is marvelous.  I happened upon a wedding that she photographed, but it wasn't the wedding photographs that got to me, it was the photos from the rehearsal dinner.  The design of the room was simple, but the details were so thoughtful and fun, it could definitely translate into inspiration for the decor of a wedding reception.  Take a look..

The low light of the room is so romantic, and adding all the candles just enhances that feel.

I really like the green hydrangeas, adds subtle color, but doesn't overwhelm the room. 

This is a great idea for displaying place cards, and I especially like how the branches are tied in throughout the room's decor.

The table setting is great, and I think having the personalized stones adds a nice touch. 

(photo's from Mille Holloman)

Bright and Sunny

It is another cloudy/rainy/yucky day in Philadelphia, which seems to feel like the norm this spring.  I can tell the sun is trying to pop through, and I am hoping it does, I am tired of this!  But, I just saw this wedding that Jenna Walker shot recently, and the yellow and orange color palette is turning my dark and dismal into bright and sunny.  The photos are gorgeous, and I really love all the details and use of the two colors, it's so cheery.  Don't these pictures just make you smile?

 

The flowers are so pretty, the oranges and yellows look great together!

I like how Jenna caught that final moment before leaving the car to start the ceremony.

This is my favorite!  They look so happy, the expression on her face speaks volumes.

How about these details?  I like the use of lemons in the center pieces, it adds such a unique texture.  And their cake looks almost too fantastic to cut into! 

The groom is a professional musician, and I am loving the framing of this shot of him playing at the reception. 

See more beautiful pictures of this wedding on Jenna's blog!

(photos from Jenna Walker Photography)

Keeping it Simple

I have just recently discovered photographer Millie Holloman's blog, and I really love her work.  She is extremely talented and has photographed events that I am sure you will be seeing profiled here.  However, I was particularly drawn to a pictures she took of a friend's table set for a dinner party.

 

Its simple sophistication got me thinking about weddings, and cost, and how I am like so many brides who long for all things beautiful, but don't have the budget to support my visions of grandeur.  This table makes me think of good food and wine, celebrating with friends and family, and remembering that the decorating is fun, but the marriage is what counts.  So, I thought this table setting would be inspiring to those who are looking to create simple sophistication, but aren't looking to spend the down payment on their house in the process! 

 

(photo from Millie Holloman)

A Rustic Ambiance

The big day for MB and Otis is tomorrow, and I am very much looking forward to it.  As I run out the door to pick up a college friend of ours who is coming into town for the festivities, I leave you with inspiration for a rustic affair.  Their wedding is set to take place at  Bartram Gardens, here in a Philly and promises to be a beautiful outdoor extravaganza.  To set the mood and get the wheels turning...

(photo credits: 1st- Leigh Miller, 2-4 Brides, 5th- A Bryan Photo, 6th- The Knot)

The Beauty of Details

I was reading Melissa Jill's photography blog, and came across a wedding she shot just last month in Arizona.  As I flipped through the pictures, I was not only taken with the details of the wedding itself, but also the details in the images that Melissa caught on camera.  Her work is beautiful, and it really proves how much all the little things can help to make an event so magnificent. 

The couple saw one another before the ceremony.  The genuine look of love and happiness on each of their faces is awesome.

This picture may be worth a thousand words! 

This is easily my favorite shot!  The parasols are such a great idea for an outside wedding, and I especially like the multiple color options. 

As Melissa said on her blog, she was just in the perfect spot for this picture.

Another great shot of the happy couple.  I love when people are photographed laughing, it makes you, as the viewer, smile.

Gorgeous details!  I really like the colors, and long tables with multiple floral arrangements running the length, so elegant. 

Beautiful wedding, Melissa!

(photos from Melissa Jill's  photography blog)