February 2012
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Kelly Plans a Wedding: The Engagement Photographer... →
January 2012
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Watchfrom drewproposestokelly
After 4+ years of dating his college sweetheart, Drew casually asked Kelly to go to dinner on November 10th, 2011. Always suspicious and engagement-minded, Kelly had a coworker snoop that day to see if Drew was planning to propose. When her coworker told her the holdup in proposing was that Drew hadn’t asked for her parents’ blessing yet, Kelly huffily...
December 2011
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“while the week leading up to the event likely resembled a circus coming to town,...”
– Ojai Wedding by Paige Lowe Photography | Style Me Pretty
November 2011
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are you a garden bride?
Taken from Style Me Pretty…
1. Is your favorite read Jane Eyre? Or maybe Pride and Prejudice? Yeahhh…. never read those.
2. Can you spot a peony from a mile away? And maybe even have a few fakies to fill your vases when peonies have come and gone? I do love peonies. But not as much as my best friend!
3. Do you see yourself in the prettiest of pretty oh so flowy frocks? I’d...
October 2011
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real wedding: kendel + jeff part two
Kendel incorporated so many cute little DIY and crafty details into her day. From ordering little origami birds (which we strung with fishing line from the trees out in front of her ceremony) to the cootie-catcher programs, printed coozies, and Polaroid picture “guest book,” her day was complete with all sorts of little lovelies.
Venue: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
Planner:...
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real wedding: kendel + jeff →
I had the privilege of working with Kendel and Jeff on the planning of their September 24th wedding this year! Kendel looked stunning in her Vera Wang “Dianna” gown (bought on PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com - such a great resource!). She and Jeffrey got married at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and had their reception at the garden’s Frist Center, a beautiful brick courtyard with...
so excited to plan these kids' wedding next... →
“Try not to get too wrapped up into the details to where you forget about the...”
lexiwiseman asked: Thank you for writing the reasons why it is good to not be engaged today. I'm only 18 and I find myself drooling over dresses and rings. I've been with my boyfriend for almost 2 and a half years, and we talk about getting married, our pastor even asked if we would promise that he would be the one to marry us when the time came. I know God has a reason that we aren't getting married...
September 2011
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reasons why it's good to not be engaged today
(Taken from my personal blog. :)
Sometimes you just have to remind yourself these things.
I do not have to worry about financing a wedding today.
I can shamelessly gawk at engagement rings without ever feeling remorse for “cheating” on MY ring.
(Cushion cut, over 2 carats. Maybe even 3. Definitely not anything like what I will get!)
I have more time for planning my dream day!
I...
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wedding blogger's wedding musings
As a wedding blogger, what is your favorite part of other people’s weddings?
Oooh, I don’t even know if I could pinpoint it to just one thing… I really love seeing bride’s choice of dress, the decor, little details that are thoughtful and meaningful. Those are the best.
What do you anticipate will be your favorite part of your wedding?
Getting to marry my best friend!...
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my wedding, extended version.
After years of musing about my dream wedding, here’s what I’ve come up with.
1) Ring: This has morphed and changed and done all sorts of things from the moment I started looking to now. I like several different styles: round brilliant (european cut) set in a thin platinum band with tapered baguettes, pear-shaped diamond with a thin pave diamond band and halo, oval-shaped diamond with...
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white candle heart thumping
In my sorority, we have something called a White Candle Ceremony whenever one of our members gets lavaliered, engaged, married, or pregnant. A pretty white candle is passed around while we sing a song, and whomever is the lucky lady blows out the flame at the appropriate time (1st round - lavaliered, 2nd round - engaged, etc).
I have waited my entire collegiate experience for the moment when I...
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dreaming (disclaimer: this is not real life)
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. Drew was the first boy I met at college. A mutual friend introduced us the day before classes started our freshman year at Belmont. When I couldn’t find anyone I knew for the evening’s big candlelit ceremony (the Towering Tradition), he let me sit by him. He asked me to go for a walk at the end of the night, and it’s all history...
it's totally not bad luck or anything...
Don’t tell my mother, but I created my married gmail account today. Haha. It’s okay, I’m not engaged or anything, but ITSGONNAHAPPEN so might as well be prepared, right?
Coming soon (okay, in a little over a year)… ksddellinger@gmail.com!
August 2011
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veiling!
oooh, veils. how i love them! my favorite looks are the softer tulle ones (not so much netting, although it has its place!). now deciding on an absolute favorite? too hard to do.
maybe once i get my dress.
oh, and engaged! haha.
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oh, sweet elopements, how i love thee!
You would probably never guess this of me (considering I am MISS wedding planner extraordinaire), but boy, do I love a good elopement!
Here’s the reasons why:
1. Wedding dresses are typically shorter, less expensive, and unique. Of course I LOVE long ivory gowns, but there’s something special about a little white dress. (Or bright sapphire blue dress. Or whatever you want!)
2. I...
July 2011
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it burns my biscuit...
when i hear brides complain about bridesmaids’ dress choices that are “not bridesmaid enough.” not appropriate for a wedding? totally understandable. not the right color? pretty reasonable. draws attention away from the bride? get rid of it right now. but not bridesmaid-y enough? no. dumb.
i understand there are really pretty traditional bridesmaid dresses, but using...
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pretty finds
Sorry to have been MIA for so long! I am back in working order with the engagement + wedding pics and now some inspiration via my pinterest! Follow me! :)
BHLDN necklace. BHLDN cake topper. pretty scalloped-neckline dress. lace-filled mason jars. picture-frame pin board (perfect for escort cards!). gray ruffled prettiness. fur stole and train. j crew ruffled flowergirl dress. and last but...
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gems
lovin’ these pretties. infinity bands, round stones, baguettes oh my! from my pinterest.
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real wedding: taylor + klay
One of my college friends, Taylor, recently married her boyfriend of 2+ years, Klay at the Factory in Franklin. I love her photographer (Dixie Pixel) and these vintage-glam shots!
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real engagement: laken + matt
i had the privilege of being asked to be my best friend laken’s maid of honor for her june 2012 wedding:) one of my lucky duties was to accompany them on their engagement photo shoot at the public library! enjoy these lovelies by marsha gilbert!
June 2011
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classic doesn't even begin to describe.
my incredibly gorgeous friend taylor on her wedding day. amazing! can’t wait to see more pictures!!!!
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yellow yellow
ribbon place setting
pearl-detailed
GORGEOUS die-cut invites
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lovely save-the-date
martha’s done it again. shocker!
May 2011
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more advice #engage11
I’m getting addicted to these tweets!
Many people fail in the quest for entrepreneurialism for one simple reason - they were not intentional on ONLY one thing.
The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too hiigh and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.
When you focus on just one thing, you’ll build your business in a much bigger way.
Use your inside...
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advice from #engage11
Show both very expensive as well as inexpensive work on your website.
‘It’s not about how much or how little you spend on your wedding, it’s how you spend it.’ - Todd Fiscus
Find somebody in your business who can help you focus on your botttom line.
Work hard and deliver. Every single day. Period. -Todd Fiscus
“Flash is no mas.” Todd Fiscus about web design....
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fleurs fleurs fleurs
(bouquet)
(baby’s breath)
(ranunculus)
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“We put a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a set of love letters (written in...”
– Cori + Zack
happenings
Times are busy at Hello Weddings! I just received my degree from Belmont, threw a fabulous party, went to the beach (and decided to move to somewhere tropical to be a destination wedding planner… you better bet I’ll do it as soon as I can!), worked a fabulous Houston Station wedding… good times.
Look for some new posts soon!
lovely invites →
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prettiest cake
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more coral floral love
i would like these to go with my fab hat.
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this makes me want to have a december wedding
i love it so much. best wedding i ever worked, and the prettiest i’ve seen.
see more.
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french and russian netting with swarovski crystals
so pretty! want one?
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pretty in purple
i love the purple details on these TheKnot weddings!
gorgeous gorgeous!
April 2011
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can these be my wedding shoes?
i know i can’t reasonably chip out $378 for a pair of marabou slipper mules. but that doesn’t keep me from wanting to!
has anyone seen lower-priced ones? maybe i should make my own…
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THE DRESS
after months of guessing, the secret is out! kate chose a gorgeous mcqueen gown (simple but IMMENSELY elegant, timeless, sophisticated) with long lace sleeves, and wore it with a tiara (no flower crown for her despite the hype!) and sheer veil. lovely lovely lovely!!!!!!
royal recap 1
they’reeeee married!
can’t believe it just happened. history in the making. some lovely girl just became a real-life princess. EPIC. look out for more posts later in the day!
i have a weakness...
for statement necklaces, blonde updos, and frothy ballgown skirts.
this real-life after wedding shoot is too much pretty to handle!
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diff style bridesmaids' dresses done oh-so-right
I’m a little crazy-obsessed with these coral frocks. Lovely.
