friday details

{photograph by Meghan McSweeney, style by LK Events & Design}

Details we fell in love with this week...

The most intimate and romantic backyard wedding

Summer berry inspiration

A whimsical, tropical affair

Loving these vintage, linen napkins

The most darling country California wedding, part i and part ii

we all scream for ice cream

It could be my constant sweet tooth or the amazing InStyle ice cream shoot designed by the talented Amy Atlas that has me running for the nearest freezer, but either way I'm all about a sweet ending to a sweet day.

Instead of or along with your traditional wedding cake, surprise your guests with an ice cream bar.Or pull out all the stops and cater your ice cream from a local dairy shop--complete with the authentic outfit!

Want to impress your guests more? Try this mobile ice cream buffet! Or hire your local, darling ice cream truck to pull right on up to your reception. That way you're guests will get a blast from the past with all the kiddie flavors!

{Bridal Bar designed by Eat, Drink, Chic; Wedding Paper Divas; Christine Olson via Wedding Chicks; Culinary Crafts; The Weibners via Intimate Weddings}

unique boutonnieres

Trying to think of a unique design for boutonnieres? Here are a few out-of-the-box ideas I love:

{From top to bottom: Wishpot, Concepts in Bloom, Almasy Photgraphy via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Martha Stewart, Etsy}

pauline in paris

A few months back the fabulous Meghan McSweeney and I teamed up to produce these beautiful images for an Etsy jewelry designer, Pauline in Paris. Some of the necklaces have such a vintage flair with the muted beads and lace details, so I called on my vintage guru Charla Bjostad from Pleiades Bridal Design Studio here in Richmond, Virginia to help me adorn our flawless model.





Aren't those necklaces just divine? Check out the shop to see more eye candy!

We are so grateful that Grey Likes Weddings featured this shoot a few weeks ago, so swing on by to check out more stunning images! Also be sure to meander over to Meghan's blog for all the lovely goodness too.

**Style Me Pretty (eek!) also gave a sweet little shout out to the shoot at the bottom of a beautiful wedding Meghan photographed. Check it out here.


Photography: Meghan McSweeney
Style and Design: LK Events & Design
Flowers: Carolyn Young
Gown: Pleiades Bridal Design Studio, (804) 340-2966

meghan + philip, october 3, 2009

Back in October I had the privilege of working with the most gracious, fun-loving, outgoing couple, Megan and Philip. Still to this day, I have not met another couple who exudes more love and passion than these two people. They are best friends and when you meet them, you know.


They were married right outside Tappahannock, Virginia at the gorgeous Blandfield Plantation. The pictures do not do this stunning, private estate justice. A relatively new wedding venue, I couldn't keep my mouth closed while I toured the multiple acre estate. The gorgeous photography was captured by the oh-so-talented Jennifer Hughes.


Megan wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown with an intricate lace and crystal bolero. We stuck to what this gorgeous plantation had to offer with a color palette of mossy green, creams, and pops of various shades of purple. Satin eggplant linens were topped with potted plants and arrangements in eclectic, earthy vases. Guests could kick their feet up in the two chic, modern lounge areas that were created using white drapery and white couches with muted green and purple throws and pillows.

Guests signed fabric squares with notes and advice to the bride and groom, that they have made into a beautiful quilt for their new home in New York. Southern comfort food inspired the reception menu. Champagne Taste Catering provided amazing food stations including mac n'cheese, barbeque and mini sliders. We even brought in an authentic catfish and crabcake fry station that served them up made to order and on the spot hot!


Three different bands took the stage for the night of festivities. The couple walked down the aisle to an authentic bluegrass band, Michele Nixon and the Drive, while Sound Nation took the stage for the reception. Guest's anticipation built for the true-to-roots 80's band, The Breakfast Club, that closed the party with every hairband classic you can remember. We even adorned guests in pure 80's gear--Madonna fish net gloves, sunglasses, glow necklaces, earrings and more!


Ultimately this free-spirited, incredible couple just wanted one big huge BASH and that's what they got! We're excited to say that Completely Unveiled by Weddings Unveiled has featured Megan and Philip's wedding! Mosey on over to their blog and check out more of this amazing wedding!

Photography: Jennifer Hughes
Venue: Blandfield Plantation
Planning and Design: LK Events & Design
Catering: Champagne Taste Catering
Bands: Choice Entertainment
Flowers: Frances, 804.443.2025
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Tent and Lighting: Skyline Tent Rental
Gown: Monique Lhuillier
Cupcakes: Two Sweet Cupcakes
Photobooth: Virginia Photobooths & More
Videography: Ella Productions

picnic tables

There's something undeniably sweet about dressed picnic tables for a backyard wedding. Because there is something so simple and romantic about these intimate weddings, you don't have to go extravagant with the decor. Sweet, personal details are perfect.

{Whitebox Weddings via Salt Harbor Designs, Nelson Hancock Photo styled by Kate Parker via Wedding Bee Pro, Country Living}

If you're worried about your guests comfort level, grab some colorful pillows at your local thrift store and adorn the table benches. It adds comfort and pop!

burlap is today's tulle

I recently read somewhere that 'burlap is today's tulle' and I couldn't agree more. Since I started dreaming of all things wedding, I can't tell you a fabric that I've had design dreams about more than burlap. At around $2 a yard, it is inexpensive and a perfect element to your rustic, DIY affair.For a country or farm wedding, cover the tops of hay barrels for adorable seating. But be careful of shedding. Get linen burlap and spray lightly with starch and that should rid your guests of burlap-covered clothing.

Cut burlap in strips and use as ribbon for stationery. Add a textured element by wrapping them around candles or framing pictures.

Burlap is a seamstress's dream fabric as it sews so nicely. Get your girls together and make quick DIY favor bags. You can even make wine bags for the holidays!


Aren't this DIY burlap napkin rings adorable?

{photos: Ruffled Blog, W Scott Chester Photography via Get Married, Getaway Brides, Kate Headley via Snippet & Ink, Ken Kienow via Snippet & Ink, Elizabeth Anne Designs}

I can't quite think of another fabric I love more than burlap. Period.