Refreshing, that’s the word that comes to mind when we breathe in these dreamy photos from Alexandra and Ysmael’s Grecian destination wedding. From the bright color palette of fuchsia, hot pink, red, and peach, to the floral-infused cocktails and the bright blue sea, it’s all such a breath of fresh island air. Honestly, it’s been so fun traveling vicariously through the destination weddings of couples we feature, and when we do get to get away for real, the scenic island of Paros is definitely on our list.

Planning a destination wedding is no small feat, especially when your destination is in another country entirely. Luckily, Alexandra and Ysmael had expert planner, Phaedra Liakou on their side to help everything run smoothly and make sure all of their dreams came true. Villa Aethra boasts one of the best views on the island, and as gorgeous as the surroundings are, the villa itself is certainly something to behold (lucky couple…lucky guests!). They decided to go bright with their color palette and relied mostly on their florist, Chaniotis The Flower Workshop, to work their magic. Sandy and Odysseas took these gorgeous photos that capture the vibe of the time and place beautifully! Keep reading to hear more from Phaedra Liakou about what it takes to plan a destination wedding like this one, and enjoy these scenic photos.

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an iconic villa

the vibe: summertime in Greece

getting ready

For their breezy Grecian wedding, the bride wore a stunning off-the-shoulder lace mermaid gown and the groom rocked a three-piece linen suit that was the same color blue as the sea! They decided to go a bit non-traditional with the bridal party. The bridesmaids wore elegant floor-length dresses in various prints and colors to bring out the island vibes and the groomsmen wore light summer suits that kept the vibe classy but laidback.

at a little chapel called Agios Fokas

a sunset reception

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Robert and Monica have met in London. According to Robert, a London businessman, it was love at first sight. The coupe was planning to get married much earlier, but the COVID pandemic came, Monica – a TV host and producer from the Cayman Islands – got pregnant, and they had their beautiful son. Ultimately, however, they were able to hold their gorgeous wedding day!

The foundation for Robert and Monica’s wedding were monochromatic tones blended with romantic and elegant elements. Transparent cubes with premium floral composition helped to create an easy and chic ceremony, while the dinner table was set with a combination of tableware settings and decor that blended perfectly with the contemporary ambience of the luxury hotel. Keep scrolling to see all of the incredibly photography of the day at the Amara Hotel by Tatiana Getta, featuring planning and coordination by M.O. Weddings, decor and florals by Anna Cheremnyh, and hair and makeup courtesy of Inna.

Everything about this wedding was sleek and chic, from the venue to the dress to the decor

The wedding venue, Amara, is a beautifully designed hotel named after the ancient Greek word “Amarantos,” meaning “Everlasting.” The wedding ceremony took place on a beautiful terrace of the hotel with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and accompanied with live violin music by Michalis Tserkezos. For her special day, Monica’s wedding dress was a simple, sexy, and sleek silk design by Grace Loves Lace. The long-stemmed cream O’Chara rose bouquet was the perfect addition for her minimal and chic bridal look.

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A mixture of textures at the reception created a luxurious, contemporary ambiance

At the reception, the dinner table was set with roses, orchids, and masculine anthuriums, combined with porcelain dishes, matt gold cutlery, and soft natural textile. This combination of tableware settings and decor blended seamlessly with the contemporary ambience of the luxury hotel, while the Lambeth wedding cake (designed in a playful heart shape) was a stunning complement to the intimate ceremony.

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After being engaged for 6 years, Sara and Chris from Chicago finally had their dream wedding in paradise. Sara loves fashion and colors, so she set the tone for her wedding theme with a fabulous color palette and florals printed on the invitations. Every detail at the wedding was then designed around this theme. It was bright, cheerful, and chic, and it perfectly matched the surroundings of their wedding venue: the iconic oceanfront Olowalu Plantation House on Maui. Their guests were wowed by this amazing tropical wedding, enjoying the beautiful ocean breeze, the finest food and drinks, the Hawaiian hospitality, the breathtaking sunset, and most importantly, the spirit of Aloha!

Keep scrolling to see all of the swoon-worthy photography by XXX of this day at Olowalu Plantation House, featuring planning by The Perfect Wedding Maui, florals by Dellables Floral Design, and rentals courtesy of Olowalu Designs and Let’s Entertain Maui. Make sure to also click here to check out the rest of the photos in the full gallery!

The bride found her dress at a shop with some (soon-to-be) family connections

Since Sara and Chris were getting married in Maui, she wanted a dress that matched the breezy, beachy, romantic vibes of the venue. After going to a bridal shop where both of Sara’s soon-to-be sister-in-law’s had gotten their dresses, she chose a beautiful Martina Liana dress with a tulle skirt, slight shimmer, and delicate floral appliques (style #1358).

Their tropical flowers looked sophisticated against the white, wood, and ocean backdrops

The couple’s flowers came out better than they ever imagined! The bright pops of magenta pink with accents of light peaches and corals, paired with tropical foliage looked amazing next to her white wedding gown and wooden tabletops. For their ceremony, two lofty arrangements sat atop white pedestal columns and framed the couple against the ocean backdrop. Sara and Chris also included a lei exchange during their ceremony. The presented each other with leis – a symbol of the aloha – and also included their parents in this exchange.

A steel guitar and custom drinks kicked off their post-ceremony party!

The bride and groom were so pleased to have a local musician playing steel guitar when guests arrived at their cocktail hour following the wedding ceremony. It immediately created that fun, easy-going Hawaiian beach wedding vibe. They also included two specialty drinks in their bar package: The Lava Flow for the bride and an Old Fashioned for the groom. The best part was that there was even a non-alcoholic version of the the Lava Flow that kids could enjoy! To add one more special element to their cocktail hour, they also included a sushi chef on site to prepare the most incredible fresh sushi. You can imagine just how fresh it was in this location!

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Reflections from the bride

“I know that I am fortunate when I say that every detail about our wedding was not only as good, but BETTER than I could have ever imaged! It was all owed to the amazing team of people who made this day absolute perfection: our wedding planner, photographer, catering staff, etc. And there was maybe a little luck in there too… despite a forecast of evening thunderstorms, we celebrated the entire wedding without a drop of rain! I’m so looking forward to returning to Maui in the years to come to relive and celebrate all of these wonderful memories!”

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Electric violinists, acrobats, champagne, disbelief–this wedding proves that everything is better suspended. And though everything from distance and a global pandemic to Stage 4 Cancer tried to keep these two apart, Arijit and Amanda are living proof that true love conquers all. When the world finally opened back up and they had the green light to tie the knot, they knew they wanted to go BIG (and that they did)!

While it was a grand affair, it was still very much about family. The wedding and all of the events leading up to it were held on the bride’s family farm. They entrusted AMV Weddings to bring their vision to life. Blomst Floral Design did a lovely job on the florals, from the fairytale arch to the lush bouquets. And Andreas Georgiou didn’t miss one minute of the festivities from the welcome reception to the “recovery” pool party. Read on to hear the full story from the bride, Amanda, herself. Enjoy the photos from this epic and dare we say acrobatic celebration of life and love and keep dreaming lovers!

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stronger together

an international 3-day affair

the looks

“As quite the nontraditional bride, my dress was a custom blush floral gown from Suzanne Neville in London,” said the bride. Her ladies wore mix-and-match blush chiffon gowns that picked up the pink hues beautifully. The groom and his men looked equally dashing in matching blue suits with blush tie accents.

the I dos

Arijit and Amanda tied the knot under a beautiful blush rose floral arch with a breathtaking view of the New Jersey countryside in the background.

an entertaining cocktail hour

the BIG tented reception

farewell recovery pool party= our new favorite post-wedding celebration

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When Costanza was a child, she and her family often sailed on a yacht in front of a villa on a cliff. She always thought to herself, “Who lives there? I wish I could visit this mysterious house. It must have amazing sunset views from up there.” Years passed, and Costanza met Patrick. One day she told him that in Sardinia there is one amazing villa on a cliff, and that she had dreamt of visiting this villa since she was a child. Because nothing is impossible for a man in love, in the summer of 2022 with their families and closest friends, Costanza and Patrick exchanged vows in that exact villa on the cliff.

Keep scrolling to see these dream-come-true photos by Irina Eller Photography, featuring planning and design by Eventi Gaia by Gaia Cinotti, flowers by Deep Flowers, and the prettiest dress by Atelier Eme. You’ll want to click here to see all of the stunning cliffside photos, also linked at the bottom of this post!

The floral design and decor all paid homage to the environment of Sardinia and the villa

Even before she knew they would get married at her dream location, Costanza had always wanted an elegant but simple venue. Once they had secured the cliffside villa, she wanted to respect Sardinia and it’s nature, so the island itself was the main inspiration for this wedding. The florist specially brought in flowers from Milan, but some extra special flowers for the bouquet were collected in the garden of the actual villa. Deep Flowers also used Indian Fig Opuntia, a cactus known for growing in Sardinia, to decorate the tables. It was truly a day that lifelong dreams are made of.

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Cabo, Tulum, Cancun, Yucatan…all insanely gorgeous wedding destinations in Mexico, so chances are if you’re planning a destination wedding one of these babies has popped up on your radar. The key to planning an incredible destination wedding is having the right experts behind you and if Mexico is calling you, we’ve got just the team– S.O.S. Planners ! Planners Lesly and Maggie both began their careers in event planning for big companies and organized everything from corporate events to movie premiers, but then found their true passion in weddings. With over 9 years of experience making couples’ destination wedding dreams come true, they know all the right vendors. Plus, their impeccable eye for design will leave you and your guests in awe and give everyone’s insta feeds a little extra excitement on your big day

as much or as little help as you’d like

One of our favorite parts about S.O.S. Planners is their flexible packages. They’ve got something for every type of couple, from full-service planning, design, and coordination, to a day-of package where they make sure your design is executed perfectly and everything goes according to plan. And it’s definitely worth mentioning that they’re crazy affordable with full-service packages starting at just $4,800!

Consulting

Planning a wedding is hard enough but planning one in another country is borderline impossible without some boots (or stilettos) on the ground. The team at S.O.S. will listen to your vision and can make venue recommendations and visits on your behalf that work within your budget and recommend other vendors to complete the picture. And trust us when we say, it’s always safer to work with vendors that have been vetted by other wedding professionals than to simply rely on reviews you read online.

event planning and coordination

With access to unlimited consultations, S.O.S. will assist you with finding your dream wedding venue, making hotel reservations, selecting all of your vendors, arranging transportation, and even booking excursions and entertainment for you and your guests. They’ll also take care of all the dreaded paperwork like payments, contracts, budget management, vendor meetings, timelines, and more. This package also includes 3-4 expert coordinators to assist on your big day. And of course, your wedding planner will be there in person to double-check all of the details.

event design

Don’t have a vision or can’t quite put it into words, let the experts at S.O.S. Planning do it for you! All you need is a general idea of what you’re looking for and they will take it and run. We always find that wedding vendors tend to go above and beyond when you let them do what they do best and give some creative license.

day-of coordination

Do you have everything planned already? Or at least most of it…No problem. S.O.S. Planners are still here to help. The last thing you want to be doing is working at your own wedding. Pass them the torch for the big day and we promise it’ll be the best investment you’ll make for your wedding.

flexible timelines

Another thing we love about S.O.S. is that they can handle last-minute elopements. They can bring your vision to life in just 4 months if necessary! So no more compromising just because your planning timeline is a bit short.

intimate or over-the-top

No wedding is too big or too small for S.O.S. Planners . They take pride in making every single wedding unique and memorable. From an intimate garden wedding with beautiful details to a full-scale wedding production in a cave, you name it they’ve made it happen. We can’t wait to see what they dream up for you! Click here to get in touch with S.O.S. Planners and let them bring your vision to life.

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Whitney and Cooper met in 2012 on their very first day of graduate school in New York City. They spent their first date sitting in a diner eating french fries in Murray Hill until 5 a.m. Whitney is organized and nurturing with a dark sense of humor, while Cooper is an all-around goofball – loving with a childlike sense of wonder. They balanced each other out perfectly! Because New York will always hold such a magical place in their hearts – it’s where they fell in love and spent most of their 20’s! – they knew it was also where they had to get married. After 4 years together as struggling artists living in their East Village walkup, they knew that it would only be a matter of time before they got married…so why wait! The couple didn’t stop at a NYC City Hall ceremony, though!

Keep scrolling to see their incredible wedding celebration at Banyan Tree Mayakoba in the Carribean with photography by Andre Gouin Photography, featuring planning and design by Diana Romo Weddings, floral design by Canteiro Weddings, and graphics and stationery by Modern Social. We promise you won’t want to miss clicking here for the full gallery of all of these incredible photos, also linked at the bottom of this page!

Years before their celebration, the couple celebrated their “I do’s” with NYC pizza

For their special ceremony at City Hall, they grabbed a couple friends, made Whitney a bouquet of flowers from the grocery store, and attached a pin with her late grandmother’s photo on it (the same pin Whitney would carry down the aisle in front of all of their loved ones a few years later!). Cooper wore his only suit, and the bride wore a navy dress. They didn’t exchange vows or rings just yet because they knew that – one day – they would have their dream wedding, and they wanted to save that moment to share with their families. After they tied the knot, they headed back to their walk up, invited their friends over, and ordered Joe’s Pizza, finishing the night off at their local watering hole: The Spotted Owl.

With family and friends all over, Mexico was the perfect neutral location to celebrate

Four years (and a few moves) later, Cooper came home and asked, “Will you marry me… again?” and this incredible wedding celebration was born. The couple got married at the stunning Banyan Tree Mayakoba. Mexico has always been their “go-to” spot, so it was perfect for their destination wedding. With family and friends spread between NYC, LA, Toronto, and more, it only made sense that the couple would pick a neutral location. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that we’re pretty sure a perfect wedding is built on the foundation of tequila and tacos.

The bride had been stalking her planner on Instagram for years! It’s called planning ahead.

Years prior to getting engaged, Whitney had already been stalking Diana (of Diana Romo Weddings) on Instagram waiting for the time to reach out! The couple flew to meet with Diana and look at different resorts when they settled on a Carribean destination wedding. While they were all stunning, there was something about the Mayakoba that felt undeniably unique. MK Blue (their event palapa) was a huge draw, as a stunning white event palapa nestled right on the lagoon. The stunning new Sands Beach Club where all of their guests could spend the day and their gorgeous stand-alone villas really sealed the deal. The couple asked for their wedding to feel “like Bali meets Scandinavia, but in Mexico,” and Diana delivered! After three date changes due to Covid, they finally had their celebration in June of 2022, and it was (according to the bride) 100% worth the wait!

A “welcome nightcap” upon arrival helped all of their guests get comfortable

Because the bride is an event stationery designer, it was only natural that she wanted many paper elements to tie their whole day together. She chose a deep natural sage green as the main color to match the surrounding jungle of the resort. She also used paper elements as a way to personalize their wedding and make it feel more intimate. They created custom menus, illustrated coasters, drink koozies, itineraries and details cards, ceremony cards, and more!

The couple kicked off the weekend with an evening “Welcome Nightcap” at the Sands Beach club outdoor bar. Guests were greeted with chilled hand towels and their signature “Amaretto Daiquiri.” Everyone spent the evening sipping cocktails under the stars lit with string lights and tiki torches on the beach. The bride and groom also wanted their guests to start off their weekend with a gift from the couple. Guests were greeted upon arriving to the hotel with Jute welcome bags with Mexican chocolate, plantain chips, Topo Chico, custom koozies with Whitney and Cooper’s dog “Bobbi” on them, hangover kits (which came in handy), and a detailed itinerary and welcome packet.

Chances of rain meant the beach party vibes were reimagined inside

Because of high chances of rain on Thursday, the bride and groom made a quick weather call and moved their beach party rehearsal dinner to the Banyan Tree upper terrace. Diana and her team were able to keep the beach party vibes and really transform the space to keep their vision alive for this event. Guests were greeted with a cigar roller and pillow lounge sets on the terrace. After a cocktail hour of mingling, it was time for dinner: the most epic taco bar buffet and late-night churro cart. It was in this moment that the bridal party was able to give their first toasts to really kick off the weekend.

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The groomsmen lived it up with tacos and a plunge pool while the bridal party got ready

Friday meant the wedding day was finally here! Cooper spent the morning having brunch on the beach with his groomsmen before they headed to the groomsmen villas to enjoy their “getting ready” afternoon which consisted of tacos in the plunge pool. Meanwhile, the bride and bridesmaids were getting hair and makeup done in their villa with the absolute best, Zoe Elizabeth and her team. The bridal party wore the most gorgeous white and blush linen robes by Meeka with white bouclee slippers – the robes even doubled as beachwear later in the weekend!

For the wedding, the bride wore the Andy dress by Made With Love, which she had altered to make it strapless! She paired it with a very simple cathedral length veil, a pair of frayed white low heels with jute accents, and a pair of Amelie George earrings. She later changed into a silk draped slip dress from Frame & Partners that was soft, breathable, and effortless. She paired that dress with white sneakers so she could head to the dance floor! Inspired by the red dancing emoji dress, the bridesmaids all found dresses they loved and that felt tropical.

The groom chose a custom suit by Syndeys (in Toronto). It was a breathable slim fitted classic black suit made of tropical wool. To make it a more casual take on formal, Cooper had a slightly short pant paired with a suede black loafer and clean white pocket square. He also wore his father’s Cartier watch to have his father with him on this special day. All of this carefully curated attire, however, couldn’t last the whole night in the heat!

The couple made sure to reserve private moments before they kicked off the party

The couple opted for a first look, and they were so thankful they did! Before they knew it, it was time for their unplugged ceremony on the hotel’s upper terrace. Following the ceremony, guests were taken by golf cart to MK Blue where they were greeted with the couple’s signature Margaritas and Mezcalitas. Meanwhile Cooper and Whitney enjoyed a private moment on their way to the reception on the lagoon via boat.

From there, the rest of the evening was amazing. Diana and the floral team created stunning hanging floral and light installations over the head table and dance floor that were a gorgeous combination of tropical foliage and hanging jute lanterns. There were three lounge areas for guests to enjoy that were a beautiful mix of natural linen, caramel leather, and jute. The guest tables held smaller floral arrangements with a mix of greenery, white roses, and draping green amaranth in ceramic bud vases. Jute chargers lined the white ceramic plates topped with the couple’s signature green and white menus. And of course, there were candles, candles, and more candles! DJ Dulce Rullan was the absolute best and kept the party going all night. After the Horrah, all of the guests joined the bride and groom on the dance floor to kick off the party under a banner of flying gold confetti. It was an absolute dream!

The most important part for the bride and groom? All of the personal details!

As guests took to their seats for the ceremony, they found in lieu of ceremony programs, they were welcomed by satchels of Arborio rice and a recipe card detailing Whitney’s late grandmother Carla’s Risotto recipe. The most important choice the couple made when it came to their wedding, however, was who would be their officiant. Ultimately they asked their mutual friend Dan. They had met Dan in grad school, and he was one of the few people who had known the couple both together and separately.

The couple’s chuppah also held so much meaning to them. Their officiant shared: “An important piece of the chuppah that I’d like to make mention of, is that draped over top, are the tallit (which are prayer shawls made of cloth) belonging to both Cooper and his father, Larry. They are draped side by side, strengthening the symbol of unity and being surrounded by love.” The design of it was organic but also jungle-inspired without being tropical. It was covered in foliage, with accents of white roses and draping green amaranth.

Brunch was the perfect cure for any post-wedding party struggles

The hangover was real for all of our guests on Saturday morning, but they made it out for an epic brunch at Cello restaurant at the resort to close out the celebration weekend. Following brunch the bride and groom caught up with their guests at Sands Beach Club where they all spent the day recovering by the pool and having a blast.

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There are countless ways to say, “I do” in Paris, but this elopement cruise down the Seine may just take the [wedding] cake! Seriously, why settle for one iconic backdrop when you could have them all–the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, The Louvre, Grand Palais, and Petit Palais! Plus, how romantic?! Just the two of you (and your photographer, of course) the breeze coming off the river, surrounded by the sights of the city, a sunset perhaps, and then the twinkle of the lights as they dance on the water–this stunning shoot is literally what dreams are made of!

Elisa of Romance Wedding Paris used her expert eye to organize this lovely shoot. Working with Atelier Mimoza, they took inspiration from the blue of the water and the soft breeze to create these dreamy floral arrangements. The bride and groom (a real-life couple) leisurely dressed and took in the moments before they set sail at La Demeure Montaigne, where they later returned to celebrate. Elizaveta Photography was there every step of the way and captured the movement and the magic in every photo! Keep reading to hear more from Elizaveta Photography about how this shoot came together and for some tips on planning your own Parisian elopement.

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the ceremony

The happy couple exchanged vows on the river bank with the help of Lionel MC officiating. The river and the lush green surroundings made the perfect backdrop!

the after party

After the ceremony, the two retreated back to La Demeure Montaigne where the bride let her hair down and they shared a celebratory glass of champagne and some of that gorgeous cake. A delicious end to the perfect Parisian day.

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The perfect example of bringing the outside in, this lovely couple tied the knot at one of the coolest woodland venues we’ve ever seen! That’s seriously saying something because we’ve seen a lot of venues. And while this was very much a Cali wedding, we love the way planner, Always Allegra pulled in some playful nods to the groom’s Southern roots. From the waterfall ceremony backdrop to the beautifully understated rustic reception, this wedding is #perfection!

Photographers Miki & Sonja went the extra mile to frame all of these beautiful photos just so–you truly can’t tell where this breathtaking venue, Calamigos Ranch, ends and nature begins. And the voluminous arrangements by Wisteria Lane Flowers made the surroundings all the more magical, especially the crawling vine installation on the custom seating chart. Always Allegra worked with the couple to decide the details but read on to hear a pro tip from her on how to get the best work out of your wedding pros.

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love at first sight and first look

Kendall and Pierce were such an amazing, easy-going couple. Pierce is from Louisiana and Kendall is from Southern California, but she loves her southern gentleman and his roots. Kendall and Pierce met at Moonshines, a country line dancing bar. While Kendall sought out Pierce at first glance, Kendall’s friend walked on over and tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention for her friend. She initiated the connection by telling Pierce to dance with Kendall, the rest was history!

the dress

Kendall was breathtaking in a fitted mermaid lace gown with a plunging neckline and low back. She wore her hair up in a lovely braid crown with a sweeping veil for the ceremony. And now, let’s all take a moment to admire that train…

details and design

Calamigos Ranch’s stunning landscape and romantic details, were an obvious choice when they did the venue search (or lack thereof, one tour / one venue!) In the Oak Room, where they had their reception, with its dark wood paneling, it was seamless to build out a rustic, yet chic aesthetic for the big day.

The welcome sign was a favorite – we wanted to add a modern touch with the paneling, while still growing off the romantic feel. With the help of Beau Paperie, I think we nailed a design that was completely custom and unique.

an intimate woodland ceremony

Kendall had one of her closest friends there to officiate her nuptials which was very meaningful to her. Pierce’s only nephews, were able to hobble and crawl down the aisle which was something for the family to remember forever. Kendall and Pierce had such lovely, and beautiful vows which visibly had the guests collectively in tears.

a cocktail hour to remember

When was the last time you were in the woods, sipping your favorite cocktail, enjoying a lovely gourmet slider? For these guests, not too long ago, and we’re getting some serious FOMO from these photos! Elevated comfort food and personalized elements came together to create this beautiful transition from ceremony to reception.

a sentimental reception

The Reception was beautiful – the magic of having Kendall and Pierce as clients, was that she gave me her color palette, and I took our planning time to get to know them both and their families quite well. With that time and connection that we were able to create together, Kendall let me take it from there and simply surprise her on the rest (dream client right there). Their specialty cocktails included the Sazerac, an old cocktail that those Southerners truly appreciate, adding a bit of Pierce in that choice was special. There were coasters that said “Live Life, Make More Stories” which made zero sense to any guest at the time of seeing it, but later correlated directly to the Father of the Bride’s speech. The last words of his amazingly curated speech were that coaster saying of his, which has been a family motto for years. The band kept everyone on their feet until the last song, there was no shortage of dancing or love for this amazing pair.

the secret ingredient = trust

Let go and trust the professionals. Hired Professionals are here for YOU, and to make the process, and specifically your special day, that much more enjoyable and relaxing, that’s what we are paid to do for you.

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It’s not uncommon for couples to pull inspiration from famous weddings while planning their own, and Grace Kelly’s wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 is probably one of the most referenced, but this couple took it a few steps further. We seriously had to zoom in on these photos to make sure they weren’t actually photos of Grace Kelly! Every detail was thought through, from the iconic veil and dress to the groom’s royal-inspired suit, they even had the royal wave down to an art. So how do you get those royal wedding vibes yourself? We’ll break it down in just a sec.

Photographer, Roman Ivanov, definitely did their research because some of these photos are spot-on recreations of Grace Kelly’s wedding photography. From the lighting to the poses…chef’s kiss! And we know weddings are a team effort and those gorgeous photos didn’t stage themselves, Wedding Residence by Ksenia Afanasyeva planned this royal affair and made this couple’s every dream come true! Lid’s Eventhouse worked together with the rest of the team to take the decor of this already epic venue to the next level. Keep reading for more on how to orchestrate your own royal wedding and to hear more from Ksenia Afanasieva about the historic inspiration and how they interpreted it.

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dress for the wedding you want

There are a few elements that set a royal wedding apart from those of us mere mortals and fashion is definitely one of them. Because the ceremonies for royal weddings usually take place in a church, women are expected to obey the church’s rules on modesty, so that usually means full coverage when it comes to sleeves and gown length. Like a true princess, Bride Anna had her Grace Kelly-inspired gown handcrafted for her by Sovereign. And while the designer paid homage to the original design, they did make slight changes to modernize the design like lowering the lace collar. There’s no denying that this dress is truly iconic, but what really made us do a double-take was that headpiece and veil–seriously, the resemblance is uncanny!

And yes, the bride is obviously a star, but this is a wedding-the joining of two people…so to execute the royal wedding design to the fullest, it was important that the groom, Pavel dressed the part too. As part of the military, most royals men wear some type of uniform and adornments that convey their title and rank. As such, the jacket is usually a different color than the pants and Pavel’s ensemble nailed that detail. He even has the metallic buttons on the jacket, the mandarin collar, and the embroidered crest details that all lend themselves to the royal vibe.

Even the bridemaids’ dresses were inspired by Grace Kelly’s wedding and they had the chic hats to match! The ring bearers and flower girls also dressed the part with the boys wearing white tailcoats and the girls in cherubic ivory dresses with flower crowns. And your guests are bound to be in your photos, so make sure that you request a black or white-tie dress code to really set the tone.

the grand entrance

The lovely bride arrived in style in a vintage black and white convertible Rolls Royce and was escorted down the red carpet and up the stairs to the venue. Flanked on both sides by a marching band, decked out in red and black uniforms, the grand staircase really set the mood.

the ceremony

While Anna and Pavel’s wedding wasn’t held in a Cathedral, they certainly decked it out like one. For your royal-inspired wedding, make sure to continue the motif inside like the red carpet aisle (instead of white), and we love how Ksenia used floral boxes and candelabras to evoke the feeling of church pews.

now that’s what we call an exit

Arm in arm the charming couple waved to their admirers from their private balcony before hopping back in the Rolls Royce to explore the estate for their portrait session. Oh, and every royal motorcade needs a motorcycle escort…obvi!

a royal reception

For your royal reception, one word…flowers (and a lot of them)! And for everything, from the flowers to the chandeliers and the cake…the bigger the better! To keep everything timeless, opt for a neutral color scheme with the only hints of color coming from the venue itself.

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