{real wedding} WEDNESDAY :: weekly roundup.

{via ruffled}

the sparkle + shine that this quirky couple incorporated into this historic industrial building is fantastic, not to mention the fact that the couple married in the venue in which the groom proposed - how sweet is that?

{via green wedding shoes}

no, dear readers, your eyes do not deceive you: that is in fact a giant ferris wheel at this fun couple's surprise carnival wedding! you are seriously missing out if you don't hop on over and check out the balloon ceremony background, the confetti shower over the bride and groom post-vows, the disco balls, and all of the other little details that made this one heckuva party. 

{via snippet and ink}

another fun-loving couple, this duo incorporated their tongue-in-cheek sense of humor in the tiniest of details on their wedding day. from their honey badger-don't-care postage stamps on their invitations {ha!} to the "winning!!!" sign on the back of their getaway car, this couple's wedding was truly theirs. 

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{via wedding chicks}

talk about epic diy - i shudder to think how long it took the bride to sew each of those escort cards in addition to all of that bunting and the zillion paper chains that she made! the end result was clearly worth it. check it out!

{via 100 layer cake}

how sweet does this circular ceremony idea look? & that's not the only idea to steal from this sweet couple - click through to find more!

and there you have it, ladies & gents: a week's worth of wedding inspiration.

have a fabulous wednesday!

XO,

jennifer

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{tips & tricks} TUESDAY :: trashing the dress.

brides + grooms, 

while i must admit that it does pain my soul a bit to see such gorgeous {not to mention expensive} gowns treated so carelessly post-wedding, i have stumbled upon a few instances of the newly popular "trash the dress" photography sessions done oh-so-right recently and feel compelled to share them with you. 

{via green wedding shoes }

this sweet couple celebrated their third anniversary by dressing up in their wedding attire and going on a romantic picnic! i love love love this idea. while the gown may get a bit dirty, it's at least not utterly destroyed as in many trash the dress sessions. it's also a nice way to show that the love you felt for each other on your wedding day endures & is still there, as strong as it was before, years later. 

 {via borrowed and blue}

are these images not just utterly captivating? i adore the effect that the underwater shots of a new bride in her wedding gown has. this is a stunning way to properly treat a revered gown. as a bonus, depending on the gown's material, the water may not do irreversible damage:) ha, yay for small victories!

{via this site}

this is too adorable - two brothers and their new wives got together for a fun day at the state fair. the twist? the ladies got a second chance to wear their beautiful wedding gowns & have everything photographed! this is a fantastic way to commemorate an anniversary and a fabulous excuse to re-wear your favorite gown;) 

there you have it, all. ways to have a "trash the dress" shoot without actually rendering your dress tragically unwearable. 

love this idea? hate it? let me know in the comments!

XO,

jennifer

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{make it your own} MONDAY :: bouquet wrap.

dear brides, 

you know it's monday when your computer decides to cease functioning mere moments before pressing the "save draft" button on the blog post you're writing. not that that just happened to me or anything. GAH. 

in any case, today i've decided to inspire you all with lovely ways to personalize your bouquet wrap. while there is something to be said for the simplicity of a ribbon wrap, this is also an excellent area to show off your unique style, incorporate a family heirloom {like your grandmother's brooch or perhaps your mother's handkerchief}, or even invoke the presence of a deceased loved one via an attached locket with their photo. 

the following are just a few examples of the different options open to you - get inspired!

{via southern weddings}

let your preppy flag fly with a pink seersucker wrap complete with monogram and tied in a pretty bow around your lush bouquet!

{via southern weddings}

continuing with a variation on the preppy look, check out this mint green gingham print! ahhh!

{via southern weddings}

for the girl after my own heart - that is, the girl in love with all things sparkly - SEQUIN WRAP!

{via southern weddings}

wrapped in lace, tied with twine - i wonder if this key has any special significance?

{via southern weddings}

these charms holding the photos of the bride's deceased family members are a sweet way to incorporate their memory into the wedding day. 

{via ruffled}

this bright wrap fit the bohemian style oh-so-perfectly!

{via snippet and ink}

the black and white gingham pattern makes the bright green pop even more. i love it!

{via snippet and ink}

i just love this handkerchief + brooch combination. bonus points if you can incorporate either as your something blue!

{via snippet and ink}

flowing lace + textured ribbon add a bit of drama to this romantic bouquet. 

have a great monday, y'all!

XO,

jennifer

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Future Savannah Wedding: Sara Anne + Anthony

Sara Anne Workman and Anthony Meyer

Date Engaged

November 30, 2012

Where did you meet? 

We grew up in the same town and had our first class together in 4th grade, but we didn't become friends until we were adults. 

How did he propose? 

Anthony and I love walking downtown Savannah, going to all of the candy stores and grabbing samples at each one. One evening he insisted on going to get pralines. We went to two stores and he was being especially sweet letting me get whatever sweet treats I wanted.  After River Street Sweets, we walked a around some more and sat on a bench overlooking the river and shared our treats, talking, and enjoying the surprisingly quiet Friday night downtown.  Before I knew it, he unzipped his jacket pocket and got down on one knee in front of the bench and asked me to marry him. 

When is your wedding date? 

December 28, 2013

Why did you pick the area you are getting married in? 

We have made a home for ourselves in Savannah, loved the GA State Roundhouse Railroad Museum and its antique touch. 

Where do you reside now? 

Sara Anne: Savannah and Anthony: Statesboro but will move to Savannah after our wedding. 

Anything else you would like to add?  

We began our relationship toward the end of Anthony's time as an active duty Marine, so I have only seen pictures of him in his dress blues, so we both are very excited to see each other for the first time on our wedding day - it will be a very special moment. 

Yeah we are so excited for you two! 

XO

The MGE Team

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{floral} FRIDAY :: the third week of may, 2013.

brides & grooms, 

check out the stunning beauties that will brighten your {already sunny, i hope!} friday...

goodness gracious this is gorgeous! this eclectic bouquet includes cafe au lait dahlias, roses, juliet garden roses, clematis, blushing bride, andromeda, astilbe, astrantia, dusty miller russian olive, sedum, ranunculus, and jasmine. mmm!

{via 100 layer cake}

this lovely lady contains ranunculus, garden roses, honeysuckle, and oregano. love love love!

{via snippet and ink}

this arrangement is just too pretty. i heart the cascading florals framing the right side of her face!

{via wedding chicks}

this ginormous paper flower is too cool for school, y'all. and look how she even has flowers on her shoes! 

{via green wedding shoes}

have you ever seen a more cheerfully wild bouquet? so fun for this outdoor late summer wedding!

{via ruffled blog}

do yourselves a favor and read this article over at southern weddings all about jasmine! it even helps distinguish jasmine from honeysuckle {my all-time favorite scent} and jessamine. 

have a fabulous friday, y'all!

XO,

jennifer

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{thirsty} THURSDAY :: pear rum blush.

hi there brides & grooms! 

is it seriously thursday already? this week has flown by - thank goodness, because i'm ready for a tasty cocktail recipe;) 

the following recipe comes to us from one of my favorite cocktail series run by snippet + ink. though it was published as a christmastime recipe as a play on the traditional rum punch, i am of the mind that anything involving rum, fruit & prosecco is perfectly refreshing for savannah's heat in may. 

{gorgeous photo credit goes to white loft studio via snippet and ink}

{adorable illustration credit goes to rebekka seale via snippet and ink}

what do y'all think? is it blasphemous of me to want this supposedly christmastime cocktail in may, or do you feel it's an any-season drink like i do? 

let me know in the comments & have a gorgeous thursday!

XO,

jennifer

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{real wedding} WEDNESDAY :: flower girl edition.

hey there brides + grooms!

allow me to inject a little adorableness into your mid-week slump with the real wedding element of flower girls. 

while not everyone chooses to incorporate a sweet little flower girl into the ceremony, perhaps the following images from real weddings will help convince you that your wedding won't be complete without one ;) 

tutus are the BEST & they're even more fun in red! 

{via ruffled}

i love these girls' ruffled dresses and mismatched baskets!

{via green wedding shoes}

how adorable are the two little ones?!

{via southern weddings}

bright dresses with matching flowers in their hair makes these girls the perfect little assistants:)

{via southern weddings}

i adore these sparkly sequin stripe dresses.

{via ruffled}

she's so proud of her little basket!

{via 100 layer cake}

to add an extra special touch to your day, why not have your flower girl throw lavender, wild bird seed, colorful pom-poms, or even glitter ahead of your walk down the aisle in lieu of the traditional petals? 

i hope you all are having a great wednesday!

XO,

jennifer

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{tips and tricks} TUESDAY :: saving on alcohol at your wedding - the wine {or beer} gift!

brides and grooms, 

i recently ran across this article and just knew i had to share it with you all! while it is potentially more apt for {thirsty} THURSDAY, i feel it falls enough under the tips section that i can post it today;) 

the bride who wrote it says, 

"For our engagement party, we said that if people wanted to bring gifts, they could bring a bottle of wine that we could pour at the wedding. I also think this could work really well for beer lovers by having everyone bring a six-pack of beer for the wedding.

I liked this idea because we really didn't need more stuff (we have a small apartment), and it gave some people who probably can't come to the wedding a way to feel like they are a part of it. Also, it's really scalable so people can spend as little or as much as they want."

{via google images}

how sweet is that? not only will you end up with a few cases of deliciously different wines, but your friends who life too far away to attend can still feel somewhat present as you pour a glass of the wine they sent in their honor. 

i think it would be particularly sweet for guests to send a six-pack {or a case if they're generous} of a microbrew local to their area also. why not turn your reception into a mini-craft beer festival represented by all the places your loved ones call home?  

would you consider doing this for your wedding? let me know in the comments! 

have a fabulous tuesday, y'all!

XO,

jennifer

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{make it your own} MONDAY :: diy decor resources to get you inspired!

hey there brides + grooms! 

something i've realized with my lovely {make it your own} diy posts is that while it's all good and well to come up with a bushel and a peck of fantastic ideas and inspiration, you can get stuck when it comes to finding actual resources to help you out with transforming mere ideas into reality. 

therefore, i've decided to share a great resource rundown with you every other week or so. 

this week, please allow me to introduce the fabulously comprehensive 100 layer cake resource list with you all.  

broken down into different categories from decor to bulk craft supplies, you are certain to find a website whose goods will fulfill your every wedding-related need. 

need a 24,000 count of gem confetti or perhaps 10 yards of diamond wrap for some reason? this site has got you covered. 

fancy tape in bulk? check these guys out. 

seriously, you must check out everything they have to offer! 

buying in bulk will save you quite a bit of money in the long run, too. trust me;) 

have a fabulous monday, everyone!

XO,

jennifer

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Future Savannah Wedding: Stacey + Gregory

Stacey + Gregory

Date Engaged

April 27, 2012

Where did you meet?

We met through a mutual friend while going out with friends to The Vortex in Atlanta, a well-known restaurant with good beers and great burgers!  The first encounter between this New Jersey guy and Alabama girl might have started off “rocky” with some witty banter over drinks, but it wasn't long before Greg realized how easy it was to talk to Stacey.  He says he fell in love with her that night.

How did he propose?

We were in New Jersey visiting Greg's family for a long weekend.  Whenever we visit New Jersey, we always make sure to spend at least one day in Manhattan and we always make time to take a romantic walk through Central Park.  It was a beautiful day on April 27th when we were walking through the park to one of our favorite spots, the Bethesda Fountain. As Stacey was enjoying the day and taking photos, Greg began telling her the reasons he loved her.  Stacey, of course, did not realize what was happening because this was not out of the ordinary.  Suddenly, Greg knelt down on one knee and asked Stacey "Will you marry me?"  She began to cry and kiss Greg uncontrollably, eventually saying "yes" to his question.

When is your wedding date?

March 22, 2014

Why did you pick the area you are getting married in?

We currently live in Atlanta, GA but chose Savannah because we both love the Southern charm and appeal of the city.  Several of our friends and family will have to travel anyways, so we thought, “Why not give them somewhere beautiful, fun and charming to enjoy?!”

Anything interesting or out of the ordinary you are including in your wedding day? 

We are fairly early in the planning process and don’t have all the details down yet; however, we chose the Polish-named Pulaski square for the ceremony because Gregory is Polish and will definitely mean a lot to his parents, family and us.  (Doesn’t hurt that it’s gorgeous also.)

We are so excited to get to share in this process with you. We know it is going to be nothing short of amazing! 

XO

The MGE Team

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