Real Wedding Wednesday ~ Blue Crush

Don't you just want to dive in? Well, maybe not dive in, but at least be invited to the party? I definitely do! I mean, there's just something about a pool in the evening that screams, "You can look, but you can't touch" that I'm really drawn to... Know what I mean? C'mon! Who's with me? Well, maybe that's a whole other post! 

Anyway, back to this cool ass wedding... Anca and Ryan are what I consider a beautiful couple. Seriously, I look at them and just picture their unborn, gorgeous children. You'll see what I mean when you start oooooing and ahhhhing at the pictures in this post. Not only that, but I love the bright blue color palette, the lighting and the décor. Aren't Floridian weddings are awesome? And, this one in particular? Looks like a fucking fabulous party! Enjoy!

I really love her tank top! Although, some Bitchless Bride gear would be quite fab! Just sayin'.

I have to say... I LOVE that Anca's bouquet is COMPLETELY different than her bridesmaids. I think that's a pretty impressive move.

Call me crazy, but this photograph has a serious Reservoir Dogs undertone... I likey.

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The Truth Hurts Tuesday ~ Please Talk to Your Fiancé... So I Don't Have To!

Bridey, it's really very simple. Talk to your fiancé. Discuss the wedding you want. Discuss the wedding he wants. Discuss the wedding that you both want. Because, I'm hoping to avoid being in the position I was in the other day. Yeah, that fucking awkward, cover your ass position I found myself in during my meeting with your man. Here's how it all went down...

Last week, I was hired by the loveliest bride (and her mother, of course). After some intense conversation about their hopes and dreams for the wedding, we sealed the deal with some champagne and they signed my contract. I must admit, I was really excited about this one. This bride is super down to earth (totally not a bridey bitch at all!), and her mom is just the cutest mom ever; truly and honestly present to support her daughter.

Anyway... We discussed the usual... You know, the color palette for the wedding, a wedding theme, etc. We discussed how important the right venue, great food and great entertainment was to both of them. We talked about how important it was to sit at the table with great people, but not feel trapped there. Blah, blah blah... Basically, all of the shit that I usually talk about with the bride and groom, not the bride and her mother!

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Super Stylish Sunday ~ Fuchsia, Sequins and Beads! Oh My!

Every now and then, it's totally refreshing and exciting to come across a couple so unique, and so engaging that it brings tears to my eyes. Enter Alison and Moody... Just look at their wedding attire! Amazing, right? I am in love... with both of them! The groom, Moody, hand decorated his suit. Seriously! What man do you know that would hand decorate is fucking suit? NONE! But, Moody? Yeah, he not only hand decorated it, but he even took the left over fabric from Alison's wedding dress (cut from the fittings)  to make small, delicate flowers and pearls for the little button hole bouquets. I mean... 

And Alison's dress? Holy shit! I am DY ING over it! Just dying! Not only does she look amazing, but I love seeing brides who are brave enough to truly break out of the, "I have to wear a white wedding dress on my wedding day" thing. And she just ROCKS it!

Well... enough outta me. Alison & Moody's photographer will walk you though the beauty of the day. Enjoy!

Words from the Photographer, Ms. Charlene Morton: Last Wednesday I had the midweek pleasure of photographing Alison and Moody’s Bristol Wedding. The guests gathered on the sunny steps of Brisol Registry Office ready to greet the Bride and Groom who entered together. A rush of fuchsia pink ran through the guests outfits, satin ties were worn by the grooms party, whilst elements of the colour could be found throughout. The style of the day was very creative, with a punky, and individual edge. I especially loved the matching shades worn by the grooms party, making them look like they were 1940's mobsters! 

The wedding party were led inside into an ornate, wood panelled room and the ceremony commenced with a room full of close family and friends.

Moody had hand decorated his black suit with fuschia coloured sequins, and beads which swirled over his shoulders and down his lapel. Not only pulling the wedding’s colour themes together, but also adding a personal, creative touch. Moody had also hand sewn each of the small button hole bouquets, from inches of fabric which was removed from the bottom of Alison's wedding dress in the fitting stages. The fabric was cut into small delicate flowers and small pearls added to complete the mini bouquets – such a lovely idea!

We made full use of the Registry Offices main front steps, we shut the heavy black doors and posed the entire wedding party for a full group shot, which was full of smiles, hugs and improvised confetti!

The guests then embarked on a walk from the steps down to the water side. We made use of the lovely harbor scenery en route to take some group shots.

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Real Wedding Wednesday ~ I mean... Fantasy Friday

I love Tiffany and Scott. Just wait until you scroll down and see the pictures of everybody dancing their asses off! That's what it's all about, brideys! Having fun! Enjoying yourself! I mean, why do all of this preparation if you're NOT going to enjoy yourself, right? Clearly this wedding was a true celebration centered around two pretty fabulous people.

The wedding was held in two very historic venues... The Monumental Church and Main Street Station (both in Virginia). And according to the photographer, "the celebration was what I would call 'Very Richmond'. The details were subtle, with blue and white hydrangeas and "tiffany" blue accents. The night was full of dancing in the gorgeous marble train station and even included a performance by the bride and groomsmen!"

Let this wedding inspire you, brideys! Enjoy!

So sweet...

OMG...  I LOVE how Tiffany is looking at herself in the mirror! That shot is priceless!

Could ya' bust? Check out that look she's giving him! It starts young ladies!!

The vows... 

Get ready for a fabulous smooch!

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Real Wedding Wednesday ~ Help! BB's in the Weeds!

Ever hear of the phrase I'm "in the weeds?" You know... When you're so busy that you can't see straight? Urban Dictionary describes it like this: "when someone or something, usually in the food or beverage industry, becomes overwhelmed and falls behind." Well, that's currently where I seem to be residing. In the fucking weeds. Yup! I'm busy. I'm busting my ass, and I don't have the time or energy to put together a real wedding that would be worthy of showing you, so I am choosing not to... Sooooo, come visit "Real Wedding Wednesday" on Friday.

Adios!

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