Another lovely Katie Lamb Photography wedding to show you today. The wedding of Will + Justi was a reflection of them, says their photographer. The couple got married in the church that Justi grew up in then had a noon reception in their friend's backyard, on the lake. The beloved Hamburger Man catered the reception and everyone enjoyed an afternoon outside under the big Texas sky. What we love most about this wedding are all those gorgeous handmade details! We love a good DIY wedding - with ideas brides can actually use. Get all the deets below (and get that Pin button ready!)
 Photo by Kim Nodurft Photography Every once and awhile, we like to share an out of state wedding on the blog that has caught our attention. La Vie le Gage Couture Wedding Planning sent us this rustic ranch wedding, detailing their vision for it (and refers us to where they found each element, below!) The wedding took place at Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch in beautiful Larkspur, Colorado. The bride, Jenna, wanted the wedding to represent the "love of nature's beautiful colors and textures" with a modern twist, keeping with traditions. The couple, along with their wedding planner, decided on a color palette of Amazon Jungle, Dill, Mustard Seed, Walnut Bark, and Elegant Lace - all colors of an aspen forest in autumn. La Vie le Gage describes the details and style of the wedding: "The Bridesmaid dresses reflected the aspen leaf with the golden yellow color, Snap Dragon, from the Dessy Collection. The groomsmen wore classic tuxes with just a hint of a custom camouflage fabric in the handkerchief pocket, which brought the color palette out with style!
The decor included a combination of rustic and elegant elements that included silver, crystal, glass, fabric, wood, candles, unique props and much more to convey the warmth of both styles. Jenna also incorporated some DIY projects to reflect her personal touch - using dark green river rock as place cards and designing the candy table for her guests." We personally love the wooden touches and the oversized centerpieces. Yellow is a lovely color choice for a rustic/woodlands style wedding - whether it's in the fall, spring or summer. Props to the photog, Kim Nodurft Photography, for the lovely images! Vendor Love + Lovely Finds
 Photo by Cory Ryan Photography Today's Friday Favorites post is all about color! Spring is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons - the beautiful, bright-colored flowers that pop up everywhere, the busy wedding planning season (which means a busy season for us!) and the fact that my birthday falls in the middle of this wonderful season.
Color can scare many brides. The thought of having more than one or two colors in your wedding may seem like a reach out of your comfort zone. Meet one couple who dared to break all the wedding color rules and incorporated their own offbeat taste and colorful personality into every aspect of their wedding. Then, see our ideas for adding a little color to your big day (without the panic attack!)
Handmade, Colorful Wedding by Cory Ryan Photography The handmade wedding of Joelle + J in Bee Cave, Texas was truly unique, according to their photographer, Cory Ryan. "Being invited to shoot a wedding for these two uber creative pump project artists was quite an honor. The groom hand made boutonnieres for himself and the groomsmen - made with a branch, succulent air plant and buttons in shades of opalescent pink and purple. The bride wore a lovely and classic strapless dress delicately ornamented with just a touch of sequenced flowers and leaves. For the ceremony, Joelle constructed a hanging wall of multi-colored yarn poms that were so original and provided a perfect photo backdrop." "Brightly colored lanterns set the stage for the venue. After the ceremony, kids were invited to have fun at the arts and crafts table. The couple constructed the single most amazing centerpieces I may have ever seen. Spray-painted horses and dinosaurs in pastel candy colors were surrounded with table numbers and frames with nested birds atop and both real and fake pom flowers inter dispensed."
Easy Ideas for Adding Color to Your Wedding
 Idea #1 (left): Serve fun, bright drinks at your reception. (And don't forget the fun straws!) {via Pinterest} Idea #2 (top middle): Incorporate patterns! For more on using patterns, check out our guest post on Bridal Detective. {via Pinterest} Idea #3 (bottom middle): Add color with a candy buffet. It's fun, keeps guests entertained and also can take the place of wedding favors. {via Embellished Events} Idea #4 (right): Top it off with a colorful cake. Alternate layers with a different color or add multi-color flowers....the ideas are endless! {via Cake Central}
Photo by Brent Shumaker Photography
Everything about the handmade wedding of Kent + Nicole will make you smile. Brent Shumaker Photography inspired us with his capturing of this New Waverly wedding, held in a little white church tucked away in the woods. Kent and Nicole were raised in the same area in southeast Texas and had mutual friends for some time, but never remember meeting. The first time Kent actually approached Nicole was when he asked her to be his partner during the Chicken Dance at another wedding (which they did again at their own wedding!) They were on vacation in Colorado when Kent proposed. From the beginning, they knew they wanted a “little white church” so on the drive back to Texas, they googled “little white church” and found Waverly Presbyterian Church. Once they stopped and actually saw the church in person, they knew it was the right place and would fit perfectly into their wedding theme of 20’s vintage. You really can find anything on Google. Everything at the wedding was done by the couple and family. All the way to Kent making the swing and hanging frame. The car, a Ford Model T, was owned by a family friend. Everything was very personal and inviting. And the groomsmen were all brothers of Kent.
When the Model T arrived, the guys were immediately outside. The car definitely called for attention until it was time to head in for the arrival of the bride and bridesmaids. Kent headed in and had a private prayer with his family.
The reception hall had a slideshow going of old photos of Kent + Nicole, including their engagement photo from Colorado. After the cutting of the cake, they headed out to the covered area for the Father/daughter dance, first dance and the completion of the circle with the infamous Chicken Dance. It was hysterical with couples dancing around the circle and stopping in front of another couple to take over. What a fun, offbeat wedding + reception! You can see more of the wedding by Brent Shumaker on his photography blog.
 Photo by Heather Rice Photography Dana + Dave wanted their engagement session to include all the things they love most about the outdoors so they planned a camping-themed session and chose Heather Rice Photography to shoot their outdoor adventure. The couple brought along camping supplies and put together a make-shift tent, complete with lanterns, cowboy boots, flowers and of course, S'mores. How adorable and fun! Although this DIY engagement shoot was taken in Florida, we know a place or two around The Woodlands that would make for the perfect backdrop for a similar rustic-style engagement shoot. And there's tons of inspiration in this photo session!
Are you looking for the perfect earrings to match your bridesmaids' dresses? I promise that Lauren at boho blossoms can hook you up with a pair of these blooms in the perfect shade. We chatted a little about her Etsy shop and her favorite things about weddings. Also, check out the bottom of the post to find out how to nab a pair for yourself. (P.S. Everyone is a winner!) Jenn: Tell us about how you started boho blossoms?
Lauren: As a newlywed (we will be celebrating two years in September… that is still considered newlywed… right?), I was searching for a new craft to turn my passions to. Bright colors and statement jewelry all came together in my creation of bohoblossoms! With just over four months of having my shop open on Etsy, I have fallen head over heels in love with these blooms! I’ve been blessed to create earrings for a bride and her bridesmaids,special earrings for a baby shower, and create custom packaging to make gifts of the heart that much more special!
Jenn: That is so awesome! So, what can my brides expect when they order their own pair of boho blossoms?
Lauren: Brides can expect a smooth process when ordering from bohoblossoms! Typically they simply ask to see all the blooms in a certain color - and I can then send the bride photos of all the blooms in all the shades. Once the flowers are chosen, they can be made into dangle, post, or flower flip earrings!
Jenn: Okay, I am in love with your personalized earring cards! They are the perfect little gift to give your bridesmaid, mom, or earn some points with the mother-in-law! How do we order those? Lauren: Since I adore paper crafts, I've had a lot of fun personalizing the earring cards! If a basic card is being used, then just order the earrings as. If you have a special color scheme or a quote you'd like to include, just let me know! I've created a special personalized listing for made-to-order earring cards! Jenn: So, what are your future plans for boho blossoms? Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?
Lauren: Five years... wow I keep joking with my husband that we can quit our jobs any day now! But seeing as though we just bought our first house a few days ago and have hopes of filling those extra rooms with children - I don't know if that is completely possible! But a girl can dream! I love this crafting adventure so much - and I don't plan on stopping any time soon! I continue to grow my line as I learn new techniques or create new projects my supporters love! I'd love to continue to have my earrings ship across the country - and would love the chance to get into a boutique soon!
Jenn: It sounds like you and your husband are on a really exciting adventure together! Since you have been through wedding planning, what is your advice for brides?
Lauren: Advice for future brides? Quit stressing. Don't focus so much on the wedding - but take that energy and focus on the MARRIAGE! We've made the wedding day such a huge event - and that is wonderful and fun and such a memorable time! But there is also the marriage you are creating on that day. For every moment you spend worrying about the color and fold of napkins and the type of chair your guests will sit on, you should be spending 10 times that on your relationship with your husband-to-be. The napkins will be used, the cake will be devoured, but that next morning (and the thousands and thousands of mornings after that) you'll be waking up next to your husband. Don't you think that deserves a great amount of love and attention as those details on your big day?
Jenn: What is your favorite wedding tradition?
Lauren: My favorite wedding tradition is easy - the vows. Since I consider myself a woman of words (and English and Writing major in college) - those words we shared that day mean everything to me! We spent a lot of time before our wedding making sure each word we shared in our vows would hold us accountable, remind us, and build our marriage with strength and love. We also read love letters to each other during the ceremony - and those are the wedding traditions I hold so close to my heart.  You know we love giveaways and we are so grateful Lauren is giving away the two pretty pairs you see to the left. So, how do you win? I thought you would never ask... 1. Like the boho blossom Facebook page.2. Leave a comment about the color or pair you love the most!And that's your entry! Extra Entry: Refer a friend to this giveaway. Tell them to include referred by: your name in their comment and you get a bonus entry! Hurry, the drawing closes at midnight on Friday, August 3rd, 2012. Drawing will be held by randomizer and the winner will be contacted via the email they entered with. Plus, I promised EVERYONE is a winner this time and here it is... Get 10 percent off when you use the code woodlandsbride10 to order your own favorite pair here!
Hello! Today, I am so excited to share these handmade paper wreaths and wedding decor with you! The best part is they are made by one of The Woodlands' own resident, Katie Lloyd of Anthology on Main! I chatted with Katie about her flowers and how brides could get one customized for their own wedding! WB: What inspired you to create your handmade paper wreaths and decor? KL: Last year I had seen a lot of paper wreaths, however, most of those wreaths used new paper and I wanted a greener alternative, so I turned to used books. Whenever possible I use older hardcover books as the paper quality is far superior to paperbacks. I use various fiction titles but avoid genres that tend to have offensive words and phrases. WB: This is a perfect product for an eco-conscious bride! Can you tell us about your materials?
KL: I use 99% of each and every book and believe strongly in the "waste not, want not" philosophy. From one book I am able to make rosettes, carnations, pom pom garlands (coming very soon to the shop!), and ornaments (coming later this year). I also upcycle the hardcovers into purses and journals, as well as make my own paper from the scraps of the above projects and use this handmade paper for more rosettes and notecards.
WB: Okay, so if a bride wanted to purchase one of your products, what would she need to know?KL: The wreaths and kissing balls in my shop can both be customized. I offer 29 color choices for the flowers and the clients' choice of ribbon color for the kissing balls, all free of charge. I currently offer six sizes of kissing balls and am able to take requests for different sizes of wreaths. Further customization can be added to an order for additional fees. These options include color matching, such as matching a kissing ball to the same shade as a bridesmaid dress, as well as the choice of book titles used. For custom orders, a potential client simply needs to contact me through my Etsy shop with their requests: quantity, sizes, colors, etc. Once we have worked through all the details I create a custom listing for them in my shop where they then purchase their personalized and unique order! Right now my lead time for creating a custom order is approximately 3 months.
A gracious bride knows to honor her hostesses. After all, these women dusted off their fine china and whipped up their favorite Hors d'oeuvre all ensure you are showered with love and pretty items for your new home. Say thank you and treat them to one of these handmade hostess gifts.
Have you considered serving up pies at your wedding? When they are this cute, how could you resist? Amanda Ogden and her Mom, Kit, have been serving up these little beauties for their company, Tiny Pies, based in Austin. They have just launched a Houston location and served up the details here on Woodlands Bride.
WB: How did you get the idea for Tiny Pies?AO: My mom, Kit and I have been baking pies together for years. The idea for Tiny Pies came from my sons wanting to take an individual piece of pie in their lunch sacks to school. We launched Tiny Pies in Austin in January, 2011 and have grown by leaps and bounds. WB: Tell us about the adorable little pies!
AO: Tiny Pies are the ORIGINAL tiny hand-held pie. Our pies are just like grandma used to make…only much, much, smaller. Tiny Pies are made from old family recipes with the highest quality all-natural ingredients sourced from local farmers markets (when possible). You can eat them without utensils and they taste great either hot or cold.
We have many different styles and flavors of pie to choose from...perfect for everybody who enjoys pie. We offer our Original Tiny Pies, Pie Pops (pie on a stick), 1/2 pint mason jar pies, Teeny Tiny Pies (one bite pies) and our Not So Tiny Pies (traditional size pies). We also bake up Cinnamon Pie Poppers (our version of a cinnamon roll made from pie crust). We also have just introduced savory veggie pies.
WB: What kinds of events do you cater?
AO: We specialize in weddings and corporate events. We've catered everything from fundraisers for non-profits for 450 attendees to shipping one thousand pies to three separate locations for a company's product launch. We've also catered many weddings, rehearsal dinners and shower events. I think today's brides and grooms are looking for something unique that highlights their individuality and Tiny Pies are a great fit for them. Additionally, folks are becoming more conscious of where their food comes from and so they select Tiny Pies for their events because they know that we support the local growers and source our ingredients locally whenever possible. We offer free tastings and usually bake up about four different flavors of pie for wedding celebrations.
We believe strongly in giving back to our community and have put our pies where our mouth is so to speak. We've helped raise money for the following charities over the past year: Susan G. Komen Foundation, Moblie Loaves and Fishes, SafePlace, Goodwill Industries and Heart of Texas Lab Rescue just to name a few.
WB: Welcome to Houston! How can a bride learn more?
AO: We launched our weddings and events catering business in Houston in March. We hope to offer Houstonians a unique and all natural alternative to their catering needs. We look forward to becoming a local favorite and will continue to support the local community through participating in fundraisers. Houston brides can contact us for free tastings. If we're not in the Houston area we can ship pies to them free of charge we just ask that they pay for shipping. We deliver to Houston for large scale events and can ship smaller orders easily. We'll be at the Something Borrowed, Something Blues Bridal show at House of Blues Houston on August 11th.
When Mayi Carles first previewed her illustrated wedding invitation design on her blog, Heartmade, I loved it immediately. So, when she announced she would be adding custom illustrations to her array of services, I knew I had to share! And while we are talking about Mayi, I can't pass up on the opportunity to share her sweet wedding video with you. It is amazingly precious. Don't forget to click the "Read More"
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