Sally and Jason’s Real Jacksonville Wedding:

Ceremony: Old St. Andrews Church Reception: University Club

A beautiful couple, Sally and Jason had their lovely wedding documented by one of my favorite photographers… Corinna Hoffman of Corinna Hoffman Photography. I love to show off Corinna’s weddings~ not only for the sheer vibrancy found in her images but also because of her fun and adventurous photography style. You can tell that her couples are comfortable in front of her lens and as a result, there’s an obvious ease and beauty to all the images. Sally and Jason’s wedding is no exception.

The pretty black and white damask theme of Sally and Jason’s wedding was found in their attire and decor… notice how sweetly it’s carried to the Flower Girl dresses, the wedding cake and the labels on the candy buffet. Just love the elegance of the black and white in tandem with the pops of color… Enjoy!

Sally’s… something blue

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Oh, and the groom’s cake gives evidence as to their love of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Head over to Corinna’s blog to see ALL of the images from this lovely wedding…

Check out Sally and Jason’s originally-designed Save the Date from MagnetStreet Weddings

Do you ever look at wedding ads and then think… I don’t get it but I got a great caption for it!

Who wants to have some fun with me today?

If you were to write a caption for this ad, what would it say?

{Let’s see.  We’ve got a woman in a wedding dress, swooning on a white horse in a barn.}  Hmmm.

go ahead. have some fun!

{all in good fun {Modern Bride} Brides.com… we heart you!}

image scanned from one of their print ads last year. i re-discovered it today and felt like having a little fun with it.

Okay. Caption this photo!

FUN. FREE. PLAYFUL. Ah, the many moods of blue… The lighter the blue, the lighter the mood. This shade of blue gives us that wedding by the sea feeling… one of openness and adventure! The shade of yellow {particularly the golden yellow in the boutonniere} offers a stunning contrast and burst of energy.  It’s warm and spirited all at the same time.

White accents keep it clean and fresh.

Other Accent Ideas…

Replace Clean and Fresh with Artsy and Organic

Chartreuse is a gorgeous and unique color and would harmonize beautifully with the yellow.

I’d say… Daring. Downright audacious, even.

Change the Mood with Blue

Since blue is so moody… replace your white accents with a deeper shade of blue to add an interesting layer of intensity to your palette. hmmm.

So, what do you think?

Turtle Tea-length wedding invitation from MagnetStreet Weddings cake, candy buffet, BMs: images via the Knot

Wedding Planning is always easier when you are organized!

generally…

8-12+ months

• If possible, get together with parents to celebrate engagement.
• Choose wedding date. May have to be flexible with date based on holidays, vacations…
• Engagement photos taken and announcement out
• Ponder and possibly choose wedding style and colors
• Get together with those involved and decide on wedding budget
• Consider purchasing wedding insurance
• Book venue sites and officiant
• Consider guest list
• Ask wedding party
• Send Save the Dates {6-12 months}
• Gown shopping and ordering
• Hire a planner
• Research and hopefully book vendors {photog, videog, caterer…}
• Set up your wedding website
• Visit potential DJ/band in action
• Look into pre-marital counseling requirements

6-8 months

• Research wedding invitations
• Shop for and order bridesmaid dresses
• Book Florist, Musician and Cake designer
• Plan honeymoon
• Decide groom’s attire
• Register for gifts
• Start exercise program

4-6 months

• Reserve rental equipment
• Decide on your hairstyle
• Order wedding invitations
• Plan rehearsal and book rehearsal dinner
• Settle on a cake
• Begin compiling play lists

3 Months

• Decide on Favors
• Plan ceremony and reception time lines
• Write vows and plan readings
• Order formal-wear
• Experiment with veil and hair
• Buy wedding rings
• Send time lines to vendors

2 Months

• Mail invitations
• Book spa, beauty treatments
• Book transportation to and from ceremony
• Contact vendors with special needs and desires

1 Month

• Apply for marriage license
• Call vendors and reconfirm times and places
• Make sure all fittings are in order
• Confirm honeymoon dates and times
• Final haircut and color
• Confirm spa appointments
• Send rehearsal dinner invites

2 weeks

• Make sure photog and DJ have picture and play lists
• Last chance for haircut and color
• Final count to caterer
• Prepare to-do lists and delegate
  • Decide who’s responsible for the gift table
  • Decide who will return tux and misc. rental items the next day

1 Week

• Look at wedding clothes and make sure you have everything
• Break in your wedding shoes
• Pack for your honeymoon
• Prepare final payment envelopes for vendors

One Day Before Wedding

• Give ceremony/reception time lines to wedding party
• Hand out gifts at rehearsal dinner
• Get to bed at a decent hour

Day of Wedding

• Eat a healthy breakfast
• ENJOY YOURSELF

After Honeymoon

• Send Thank You cards
• Choose photos/albums
• ENJOY the rest of your lives together!

Can you think of something else that should make this checklist? Please share!

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Have a wonderful weekend!

xo Heidi