Real Wedding Flowers: Jennifer and Daniel, Vanessa Joy Photography, The Stonehouse at Stirling Ridge

Vanessa, of Vanessa Joy Photography, was kind enough to share a few pictures with us of Jennifer and Daniel's rustic meets chic wedding at The Stonehouse in Warren, NJ. The bouquets were made of peonies, roses, spray roses, and dusty miller and beautifully accented the bridesmaids glittery gowns. We outfitted the venue with centerpieces of peonies and garden-inspired flowers and our vintage rentals so guests could lounge and enjoy the view of the beautiful lawn. We are so happy for Jen and Dan and congratulate them on such a gorgeous wedding day. 

Real Wedding: Ali & Art's Summer Wedding, Veronica Lola Photography, Bayonet Farms

It is hot out there! Not that we are complaining. And if you are tempted to complain, I will remind you of our Arctic winter. No thank you. This weather reminds me of some of our warmer weddings last summer and I realized I never blogged Veronica Lola's gorgeous pictures of Ali and Art's wedding last year.  Now we understand that there are no weddings at Bayonet Farms at the moment {maybe that will change again}but the rustic, chic color palette and details of Ali and Art's big day can translate to many different venues.

Just as a note for couples that are planning their wedding from afar... Ali and Art lived in Australia for much of the design and planning process before the wedding. There were a few local visits to the States {Art is from New Jersey so he understands cold but Ali saw the space in the dead of a brutally cold and snow-y winter but she was a good sport about it.} No matter the distance, it can be done with the right team of people behind you {us!}

Ali and Art knew they would be moving to Texas after their honeymoon so as a nod to both Australia {Ali's home and where the couple met and fell in love}, and the great State of Texas {where their lives would continue} we placed gilded kangaroos and cattle on the place settings of mixed vintage China. And guests, having traveled from all over the world, were encouraged to sign a vintage globe- we think the coolest guest book out there.

We used much of Trunk Vintage Rental's  inventory to create the lounge areas in the cocktail space, the ladder escort card display, and the cocktail bars.

It was a warm day, sure. But it was one for the fun record books too. The couple and their guests danced the night away in the beautiful barn and we are just happy to be a part of it all.

We have recently learned that Ali and Art have welcomed a little bundle of joy into their lives! We wish all the best things in the world for them and their daughter. xo.

Ali and Art's wedding was featured on A Paper Proposal and the girls' bouquets were featured on Love Inc. Magazine.

Real Wedding: Unju & Jason, HollyHedge Estate, PA, June 16, 2013 {Photography by Ethan Yang Photography}

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Unju and Jason!

Ah. Unju and Jason. June 16, 2013.

HollyHedge Estate, PA

Photography by none other than the fabulous Ethan Yang Photography. 

{Ethan and his team are absolutely fearless and if you are lucky enough to book them for your event, you are well just completely lucky.}

Melt my heart. This bride and groom were probably one of the most thoughtful couples we worked with in terms of detail. Unju thought about and planned it, all. From the furniture rentals, to the fabric details, to the flowers, custom buttons, red heart sunglasses for the guests, the custom pink drinks in a fun wheelbarrow, the folk band for cocktail hour, the removal of the venue window treatments, the sing-along, the menus, the dress change. Ah. They did it all and pulled off a day their guests will never forget. 

Us either.

Our pink settee and our farm table did make an appearance in the cocktail hour. 

Unju really wanted a non-traditional fountain arrangement. If you know HollyHedge you know the fountain is the focal point of the ceremony space and it is gorgeous. We used baby's breath, roses, and peonies as the fill and topped it off with seasonal branches. If you look closely, you will also see Julie's custom gold birds hanging from the fountain. They were an extra special touch. 

Unju and Jason elected to rent farm tables for their reception and it made all of the difference in the space. Similarly, we added all of the seeded eucalyptus to the chandeliers in the space, truly transforming the feeling in the room. 

Their centerpieces were a curated mix of vintage boxes and vessels and the perfect accompanying candlesticks. We custom made the chalkboard table numbers and the cheese board menus.

Congrats Unju and Jason and here is to a lifetime of happiness.

Real Wedding: Marianne and Michael, Perona Farms (Andover, NJ), Kay English Photography

Marianne and Michael got married on crisp fall day last October at Perona Farms (Andover, NJ) I met with Marianne, a wedding photographer, and her sweet mom a few months before their wedding to talk about the overall feel of the day and the sentiment the couple wished to express through the decor. They wanted to stay true to the wildflower, rustic aesthetic {as evidenced by the super cool cowboy boots} but with a pop of bright color. We chose dahlias, roses, asters, astilbe, peppers, lavender and dusty miller for the bouquets, bouts, and centerpieces. We adore the way the colors played such a dramatic role in the day {especially against the gray sky}and the hand-picked feel the arrangements stayed true to. The day was perfectly captured by Kay English Photography.

We wish the newlyweds so much love and luck and the best to Marianne in this upcoming wedding season.

Weekend Wrap-Up... Perona Farms and Torne Valley Vineyard

This weekend we designed, created, and styled two very gorgeous {and very different} weddings!

Marianne and Michael tied the knot at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. Their rustic style came to life in the barn space and the details were thoughtful and purposeful. The color palette was not your typical autumn colors and instead consisted of jewel toned purples, reds, and burgundies. We added gold apples to every place setting {sprayed with edible spray paint of course} for a final fall touch. These are a few of our behind the scenes photos and one amazing sneak peek by the fabulous Kay English Photography.

Kay English Photography

And then it was off to New York's Hudson Valley for Serena and Alvin's celebration at Torne Valley Vineyard. What a neat little property and what a party! Serena {a classic beauty} chose a neutral palette of white, ivory and black for her bouquet. Fall elements and pops of purple and lavender made an appearance throughout the night.

A Behind the Scenes Look. Art + Ali. Bayonet Farm. August 3, 2013.

Art and Ali's nuptials took place in the fields of Bayonet Farm in Holmdel, NJ.  We were inspired by the couple's Australian roots to use a combination of worldly design and rustic tradition.  This wedding was truly unique.

We used flowers in soft hues of pink and peach.  We used tons of vintage furniture to bring warmth to the large outdoor space.

We are so happy to be back styling weddings!  After some time focusing on photo shoots and other projects, we are thrilled to show you some behind the scenes photos from one of our biggest weddings of the season.

Congratulations Art and Ali!

xoxo,

The Karma and Trunk Team