Sophistication was key for Ninma and Dietrich’s reception! Our team completely transformed a private estate in Sandy Spring! Due to a slight hiccup with our first venue, we were able to pull this off in ONE week! I am so proud of my team and thankful that the Logan’s trusted my vision! Here’s a peek courtesy of Inije Photography:

Ninma’s love for flowers, especially tulips, was evident throughout the entire design! In addition to lush floral, we created an intimate ambiance that included an abundance of candlelight, beautiful linen, intricate accent pieces, and Ninma’s preserved bouquet from their first wedding day 6 years ago!

Each touchpoint was a true reflection of the couple! We chose to include wine at each table from the Brown Estate, Ninma and Dietrich favorite winery in Napa Valley! The wine menu featured brief descriptions of some of their favorite selections!

The overall decor design was a beautiful fusion of Ninma and Dietrich’s personal style. The structural elements, layout, and clean monogram represent Dietrich, the architect. The nontraditional tablescape design and soft, clean palette represent Ninma, the fashionista!

After a delicious meal and wardrobe change, the Logans were ready to get the party started! DJ Mark Battle was sure to keep the guests on the dance floor! After dinner and dancing, guests headed to the lower level for fun in the 360 booth, a cigar bar, hookah, and late night treats!

I am always so grateful when complete strangers trust me to plan and design some of the most important days of their lives! This vow renewal celebration allowed our team to create and expand beyond the traditional norms!

If you missed it, please take a peek at part 1 of the celebration here!

Thanks so much to all of my wedding partners who made the #LoganLove2019 celebration a success: Utopian Events, Dimora Di Lusso, Inije Photography, Thomas Vision Films, Papered Wonders, Chef Tiffani Janelle, AFR Furniture, Sweet Details ATL, DJ Mark Battle, Gritz & Jelly Butter, ShutterBooth, Atlanta Party Rentals, Atlantic Limo, Indaglow Productions, Atlanta Hookah Catering, Honor Cigars, and The Off Centered Project!

XOXO

I am total in awe of how Ninma and Dietrich love each other! They are such a beautiful couple and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work with them! Their vow renewal, in celebration of 6 years of marriage, was definitely one for the books! Throughout the entire planning process, Ninma wanted to ensure that love was the underlying theme in each detail and at every touch point! Here’s a peek at the Logan’s celebration courtesy of Inije Photography:

Upon arrival, guests parked at an off-site location and were shuttled to a private estate in Sandy Springs. They were greeted in the driveway by a stilt walker and offered champagne treats. Guests were then escorted to the backyard for a poolside pre-ceremony cocktail!

The 12 foot “Tree of Life” was such an important (and gorgeous) aspect of the Logan’s ceremony. The tree represents the beauty and intricacy of establishing a strong foundation, the blending of two amazing families, growth, and everlasting love! “Old Lovas” by Dwele played softly in the background throughout the ceremony!

Ninma and Dietrich’s ceremony was a true testament of their love for each other and those around them! They greeted their guests from the above balcony and then were welcome to the lawn by their children. Other married couples were given the opportunity to renew their vows during the ceremony too! After, Ninma and Dietrich had their first dance under the tree!

After the ceremony, guests headed back to the poolside for passed hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, and a performance by Gritz & Jelly Butter! Ninma and Dietrich love to travel so guests had access to an indoor travel themed room that included souvenirs from their favorite destinations, a signature globe, and photos of the couple with each guest from over the years!

Ninma and Dietrich’s vow renewal was picture-perfect! Be sure to stop by on Friday for a peek at Part 2 of the celebration including a list of all of our vendor partners!

XOXO

I’m so excited to share this beautiful wedding celebration with you!  I recently had the pleasure of assisting Dolores and Reginald with planning their Dallas wedding celebration!  The newlyweds complement each other so well!  They are proof that sometimes life will take you on a journey to meet your match made in Heaven!  I love their story!  When Dolores initially reached out to me, we clicked instantly!  Her personality and style was so posh and sophisticated – just like the direction of her wedding plans!  Throughout the planning process, Dolores was much more than a client!  I am proud to call her my friend!

Dolores and Reginald exchanged vows on the rooftop terrace of The Joule Hotel on a beautiful August evening!  The intimate ceremony was so clean, modern, and elegant, much like a scene from Sex And The City!  The orchid-filled manzanita tree arch was the perfect frame from the sweet couple and their officiant.  (Marty with LoveNotes is always so engaging and a definite joy to work with!)  Friends and family appeared to float gracefully on ghost chairs!  After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed lite-bites, a signature lemon drop martini, and a cool breeze from their personalized USB smartphone fans!  The opening of the sliding terrace doors revealed a gorgeous white-out reception complete with a mirrored dance floor and tabletops, romantic candlelight, and soothing sounds from Natural Change Band!  It was such an amazing evening and I’m thankful that I had an opportunity to witness this beautiful union!

Here’s a peek at Dolores and Reginald’s wedding celebration courtesy of the talented Stanlo Photography!

Dolores and Reginald’s wedding day was so beautiful!  Thanks so much to all of the other wedding pros who made this day extra special: The Joule Hotel, Stanlo Photography, Prashe Decor, Hey Suga, The Bee’s Knees Custom Design, Glam by Cham, Khimandi Hair Studio, LoveNotes Weddings, White Gown Workroom, A & K Photo Booth, and Natural Change Band.

Dolores and Reginald, I wish you the very best in life and sweet love!  I’m so excited to see what the future has in store for the Nelsons!

XOXO

Hello Friends!  Happy Monday!  The countdown is on!  We are just a few days away from Ondrea and Allan’s Dallas wedding celebration!  After months of planning, I am so excited to see the all of the details come together for “The Big Day” with ceremony at The Chapel at Ana Villa and gala at Embassy Suites Frisco Hotel and Convention Center!  Their wedding guests are in for a real treat!

Ondrea’s dear friend, Kimberly, who is also Allan’s aunt, played matchmaker and introduced the two!  Ondrea and Allan bonded through their love of reggae music, traveling, and watching documentaries!  This, with support of family and friends cheering them on, allowed their friendship to blossom to sweet love and the rest is history!

I met Ondrea through mutual Michigan friends!  She is such a beautiful person – inside and out!  I am in awe about how Allan loves and adores Ondrea!  It has been such a joy to assist the couple and Ondrea’s sweet mom, Gigi, with planning the wedding festivities!

Here’s a peek at Ondrea and Allan’s engagement session with James Willis Photography: 

It’ll be wheels up to Dallas this weekend!  I’m so thankful that Ondrea and Allan have trusted with me their wedding day!  Stay tuned for a peek at the celebration courtesy of James Willis Photography and Inspired Effects Videography!

XOXO

 

Happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a great start!  Friday’s blog post was a flashback from Adiam and Raif’s February wedding celebration!  I am still in complete awe of just how beautiful the Eritrean culture is!  The tradition, the attire, the food, the music, the dancing… just amazing!  I’m so thankful that I was blessed with the opportunity to be a part of something so magical!

Here’s a video snippet of the Rucker Romance courtesy of Washington Filmz:

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Friday’s blog post for a full vendor list and a peek at Adiam and Raif’s wedding photos courtesy of Joshua Dwain Photography!

XOXO

Hello Friends!  Happy Friday!  I’d love to #fbf to just a few months ago!  I had the pleasure of assisting Adiam and Raif with planning final details and coordinating their February 10th wedding day!  Their wedding is one that I’ll always hold close to my heart because it was my first Eritrean wedding and it was also my 35th birthday!

Adiam and Raif chose a soft color palette complete with shades of blush pink, cream, and gold, mixed with metallic textures and accents!  The wedding day began with a full glam and groom session complete with hair (and haircuts), makeup, custom cookies, and champagne at the host hotel!  From there, the bride, with her girls in tow, traveled to per parents’ home to slip on her wedding dress as a nod to her Eritrean roots!  The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful, family-filled ceremony at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church!  After that, the bridal party had a full on photo shoot on the penthouse floor of The Stoneleigh Hotel with the talented Joshua Dwain!  The reception took place at the DoubleTree North Dallas Hotel.  It was an amazing celebration fused with sweet love and beautiful culture!  It included a delicious Eritrean food spread, a cotton candy machine, live music entertainment from Tareke Tesfahiwet (who’s known as the Eritrean Stevie Wonder), and lots of dancing (shim shim)!  The night ended with blessings from the elders and a confetti send-off!Here’s a peek at the Rucker Romance courtesy of the talented Joshua Dwain Photography:

Thanks so much to all of the wedding pros who made this wedding day extra special: St. Aquinas Catholic Church, DoubleTree North Dallas Hotel, Joshua Dwain, Washington Filmz, Strand by Stand, MakeUp by Fifi, Prashe Decor, Panini Bakery, Classic Entertainment, Tareke Tesfahiwet, Haywood Cotton Candy, Heaven on Wheels, Raif Rucker Productions, Star Bukri’s Catering, DJ Edgar Blue, and Yorusalem!

It was such an honor to be a part of this beautiful celebration!  Adiam and Raif, thank you for trusting me!  I wish you the very best in life and endless love!

XOXO

Happy New Year’s Eve!  Before we say goodbye to 2017, I want to share a beautiful wedding celebration from this past year!  I had the pleasure of assisting Kansas couple, Adrienne and Michael, with planning their August wedding celebration in the bride’s hometown at the W Dallas Hotel!

Adrienne and Micheal chose to incorporate shades of fuchsia, silver, and mirrored textures in their 3-part wedding day!  Their ceremony included a romantic, candle-lit vow exchange with a modern candle wall backdrop.  During cocktail hour guests enjoyed signature Mr. and Mrs. cocktails and delicious passed hors d’oeuvres in the hotel’s foyer.  The gorgeous dinner party reception was complete with mirrored table tops, beautiful glass decor, and a nod to Michael’s Nigerian roots!  The after-party was held in Altitude on the 33rd floor of the hotel overlooking downtown Dallas with music entertainment from the one and only DJ Mark Battle of One Sound and Entertainment!  Here’s a peek at at Adrienne and Michael’s wedding day courtesy of James Willis Photography:

Thanks so much to all of the wedding pros who made Adrienne and Michael’s wedding day extra special: W Dallas Hotel, James Willis Photography, Inspired Effects, Prashe Decor, Funky Town Donuts, DJ Mark Battle, The Bee’s Knees Custom Design, Shag Carpet, Tara Lowery, Ashley Bristo-Johnson, and Rev. Henry Batson III!

Adrienne and Michael, cheers to a beautiful wedding day!  I wish you the very best in life and sweet love!

XOXO

P.S. If you missed Adrienne and Michael’s engagement session, feel free to take a peek here!

 

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Hello Friends!  I’m back from a short blogging hiatus and I have some beautiful wedding photos to share!  I had the privilege of assisting a classic and stylish couple with planning their Dallas wedding celebration this past May at Ashton Gardens Dallas!

Amber and Grafton chose a natural, soft palette with hues of blush pink, cream, and gold!  They exchanged vows in a romantic ceremony full of love and light in the venue’s glass chapel!  Their ceremony was complete with a string quartet and the jumping of the broom!  Cocktail hour on the lawn included signature sips, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a steel drum performance!  Amber and Grafton’s reception was just as beautiful as it was fun!  The night included gorgeous floral, personalized decor, a Bahamian DJ from the groom’s hometown, and a delicious late night snack with a donut bar and Caribbean snacks!  The night ended with a sparkler send-off as the newlyweds and guests headed to the hotel after party!  Here’s a peek at Amber and Grafton’s wedding day courtesy of Kathryn Krueger Photography:

Happy Wedding Wednesday!  It was such a pleasure to assist Rachel and Caleb with planning their Downtown Dallas wedding celebration at The Room on Main!  Rachel’s mom and Caleb’s mom introduced the couple and they were an instant hit!  I initially developed a bond with Rachel’s mom when she reached out to me right before Rachel’s surprise engagement!  (Charlene, Rachel’s mom, was such a sweet lady and if Rachel was anything like her mom, I’d knew that she’d be a joy to work with!)  Well, Caleb popped the question a short time later, Rachel said, “yes,” and the planning adventure began!  Rachel and Caleb were married on a sweet spring day last April!  Here’s a peek at their beautiful wedding celebration courtesy of Monica Salazar Photography:

Thanks so much to all of the wedding pros who made Rachel & Caleb’s day extra special: The Room on Main, CN Catering, Haute Floral, Monica Salazar Photography, Inspired Effects, Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery, A&K Photo Booths, Jamie Dionne, The Bee’s Knees Custom Design, and DJ Big Daddie.

Rachel and Caleb, I wish you the very best in life and endless love!

XOXO

What started out as a friendship on the campus of Howard University blossomed into a beautiful marriage!  When the rain sprinkles stopped and the clouds parted just in time for Lauren and Craig’s first look, I knew that they had something special!  It was such an honor to coordinate Lauren and Craig’s wedding day at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church and Addison Event Center!  They had lots of family and friends on hand to celebrate their wedding day!  The spring ceremony was bright and beautiful and the reception was definitely a party – complete East Coast house music and guests who weren’t afraid to hit the dance floor!  Here’s a peek courtesy of the talented James Willis Photography:

Thanks so much to all of the wedding pros that made Lauren and Craig’s wedding day extra special: Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Addison Event Center, James Willis Photography, Inspired Effects, Haute Floral, Market Street Bakery, DJ Premonition, A&K Photo Booths, AM Linen Rental, Dyson Styles, BreBeautified, Uptown Popcorn, and Any Event DJ’s.

Lauren and Craig, I wish you the very best in life and endless love!

XOXO