HEART Garlands

I love when garlands are incorporate into the engagement shoot and/or the wedding day. I think they bring a special touch to your photographs. There are so many different sizes, shapes, and colors out there that it's hard to pick just a few I love. So instead I've decided to focus on a specific shape and will try and cover all different colors/sizes/fabrics :)

HEART GARLANDS

Belle Heart Strings Mobile

Heart Strings in French Mobile

Queen of Hearts Pennant Banner

love bird banner

Paper Shakespearean garland of hearts

Amazing Favor Boxes

DIY Laser Cut
Makes the cutest laser cut favor boxes. I received my weekly Etsy Weddings email and came across this favor box which I absolutely loved. I absolutely loved the lace like feel and decided to check out the etsy seller: DIY LASER CUT. 

Favor Box unique laser cut lace pillow box

I quickly realized that the store offered a plethora of adorable favor boxes and wedding invitations. Here are a few of my favotires. Check out the store to see more!

My FAVE: 

Orchids + Weddings

Sometimes all you need is a single orchid branch submerged in water to make a statement, a piece of art as your centrepiece. Orchids are beautiful. Their shape and color are visual candy. You can wear them in your hair, use them in your bouquet, incorporate them in your centrepieces or your jewelry.

Recently a friend from jr. high/high school was married in Hawaii and she chose to use white orchids throughout her wedding and it was absolutely stunning. The single orchid in her hair as she walked down the isle was the perfect compliment to the beach setting.

Making a statement with names!

Did someone say pink? Antique goes pink.

Architectural Centrepieces

Stunning!

New York Botanical Garden - Orchid Dinner Fundraiser

Amy and Jason's Wedding

I have known Amy since university. She was the girl with a constant smile on her face, who could organize a small army in a day (or at least a school event) and was genuinely nice and friendly towards everyone. Everyone loves Amy, so it's no surprise that her now husband, Jason decided to "put a ring on it. Amy and Jason decided to get married in Whitefish Montana. Once I saw the photos they took my breath away. Everything was thought of and given a special touch. The photography, especially the candid moments during the reception are priceless. Here are some of the photos from Amy and Jason's happily forever after. 

Photos by Thousand Words Photography, Shannon Hollman
Event Design by Tanya Gersh

The Ceremony:

Ring Bearer's Pillow Made from a cross stitch by Jason's Grandmother who could not attend.

Welcome Packages

The wedding programs that doubled as fans

Just before she walked down the isle. :)

Waiting for the bride to walk down the isle. Happiness all around. 

Amy and her dad about to walk down the isle. She looks absolutely stunning. 

Her adorable nephews, Kyle and Tyler...who pretty much belong in a Ralph Lauren ad. 

Vows. Love the backdrop and the branches. They tie in the natural/organic feel to the wedding so well. 

Time for the rings. 

Exchange of the rings. The eternal representation of never-ending love. 

Kissy kissy

HUSBAND AND WIFE!!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!

LOVE!

Cocktail Hour:

The wedding was set in a hidden paradise surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. 

Yum!

Place cards and menus.

Jazz band during cocktail hour. Live music always makes it a move lively wedding. People just can't resist dancing when there is an actual person singing. 

Jason's wedding gift. I also absolutely love the flowers placed in Amy's updo.

The Reception:

AMAZING! So so so beautiful. I love everything about these table settings and the candle light is the perfect compliment.

Head table

Table of family wedding photos. A lovely touch.

Father of the Bride. 

The cake. I love the platform for the cake and the delicate, tiny little flowers. 

A stolen glance between husband and wife captured by the amazing Shannon Hollman.

Amy can make cake eating look like a high fashion photo shoot. 

First Dance. Nothing can change this love - Sam Cooke

Father Daughter/Mother Son Dance
The way you look tonight - Frank Sinatra version

Props really made the night.

Happiest man on Earth.

The lovely couple. Absolutely adore this picture. 

The boys. 

Flip!

Special Touches:

Guest book.

I LOVE SPARKLERS! What an amazing idea. 

CONGRATS! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and dancing.