Rustic Michigan Wedding by Abby Rose Photography

I don't know about you guys, but I am really digging anything and everything yellow these days. Then this little gem of a submission from the fabulous Abby Rose Photography shows up in my inbox. I lay my eyes on the stunning flowers and uber cute bridal party and it's a done deal, hook, line and sinker. And while this wedding remains close to my heart partially because it took place just a couple hours down the road from Grand Rapids in Ann Arbor, the details from this farm celebration are so genuine and sweet that I know you'll feel the same way too. Just look at all that yummy eye candy! Congrats Jaimie and Ari and hope you two are having an incredibly memorable honeymoon! Enjoy your day, blogettes and do something brilliant.

{From Abby, the photographer} This charming barn wedding was such a blast to photograph! Jaimie and Ari wanted a laid-back vibe to their day, and they definitely achieved it. Guests arrived around 6:00 pm for a lovely outdoor ceremony (complete with a marimba player!) and then made their way to the tent for a delicious meal prepared by renowned Ann Arbor chef Eve Arnoff (the couple met working at Eve's restaurant years ago!). After dinner, guests were treated to make-your-own strawberry shortcake for dessert, followed by a rockin' dance party in Misty Farm's beautiful barn.

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Photography: Abby Rose Photography / Venue: Misty Farms, Ann Arbor, Michigan / Brides Dress: Priscilla's of Boston / Bridesmaid's dresses: J. Crew / Flowers and bouquets: Pot and Box / Catering: Eve Arnoff / Groomswear: vintage suit found at Kiwanis, and custom tailored / Entertainment: Laith Al-Saadi, local Ann Arbor musician / DOC: Laura Davis Events

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Vintage Farm Inspired E-Session by Kay English Photography

I can't even begin to tell you how happy this engagement session makes me. Sort of like a little kid on Christmas morning happy. Or like you just ate a whole bag of Cadbury mini eggs in five minutes happy (not that I just totally did that or anything) but the point is this session is essentially exactly the type of content I hope Hey Gorg becomes known for. It's timeless, subtlety detailed and styled just right, and the lighting! Gah! Don't even get me started on the fabulously soft and romantic lighting in these photos. Kay you are brilliant and incredibly talented. And Kristen and Darryl you guys are seriously good looking. Would it be weird if I admitted I wanted to jump into some of these photos with you? Preferably the ones with the lambs please and thank you. I am officially in love with this session.

{Kristen and Darryl's Love Story} Darryl and I met three and a half years ago. I was back in NJ after eight years of singing on cruise ships and in Vegas. Darryl had just finished his Master in Microbiology. I was looking to create new friendships in the area. I met Margaux while doing The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Margaux and Darryl have been friends for years. Margaux played matchmaker and introduced us at her annual Halloween party. We spent the whole night talking. Numbers were exchanged, and Darryl called me the next day to set up a first date. I haven't had the urge to leave NJ except for awesome adventures with my Moose (Darryl's nickname). 

{Our Engagement Session} Darryl and I booked Kay within a few weeks of being engaged. We had seen her website, loved her ideas and how she brings out the beauty in everyone. Kay came to us with the idea of doing a vintage shoot. It was totally up our alley. We love costume parties so it wasn't hard to convince Darryl! I grew up going to the farm at Holmdel Park where the shoot took place so it had a special place in my heart. Kay was great too. She charmed the staff at the farm and we were allowed in the animal's pens. Event after the chickens were locked up at night, Kay inspired the staff to allow us to hold a chicken for a few of the shots. My favourite moment was when we were in the sheep's pen and a little lamby came by to watch us cuddling. We got such a laugh out of it! It was definitely worth sinking in manure in high heels for those shots! They have given us such joy. Thank you, Kay and Longstreet Farm!

{Our Wedding} We are getting married in October of this year. We will be having a fall themed wedding in Red Bank, New Jersey. There are a few moments I am really looking forward to. We have some amazingly talented friends. I can't wait to hear my bridesmaids and bridesmen serenade us. Our friend Crystal will be singing aria for us. At the reception, I hope to see our ballroom friends dancing at their best. But most of all, I am looking forward to making Darryl my husband!

Check out Kay English Photography for the rest of the photos from the session. Happy Thursday, guys!

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Temecula Farmhouse E-Session by Allie Lindsey Photography

I love love love this session. I love the colours. I love the lighting. I love that vintage trailer. I especially love the couple too; do they not look like they are head over heels in admiration with one another? As much as I dig styled sessions, there's something very special about engagement photos that involve a cool backdrop, a talented photog and a very much in love couple. And that my friends, is exactly what we have here. Nicole and Kevin will be getting married on July 2nd this year and if these photos here by Allie Lindsay Photography are any indication of how gorgeous their wedding pics will be then I cannot wait. Hurry up July 2nd and get here already!

Her lace dress. I die. So darn pretty.

Allie tells me that Nicole and Kevin first met a few years ago after being introduced by a friend. As soon as she met him, Nicole knew she wanted to date Kevin and the rest is pretty much history. It's also pretty clear that Nicole is head over heels in love with Kevin and Allie says they spent the entire engagement session never letting each other go, sharing endless laughs and kissing; it was a chemistry that she says she adores capturing. "Nicole and Kevin are an incredibly fun couple who will be married on July 2nd 2011 in Temecula, California at a new venue called the Temecula Farmhouse. This amazing property is a photographer's dream - endless amounts of awesome and unique places and things to photography. When I first met with this couple, I literally did somersaults in my head when Nicole shared with me her vision for her wedding day, it sounded like an Anthropologie catalog and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. From the small DIY touches she has planned to the orange accent (her favourite colours) and the many unique elements of the venue, this is for sure going to be a fabulous day!"

Love on, blogettes. Love on with every little bitty piece of your heart. And check out Allie's blog too :)

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Dreamy Farm Wedding by Jagger Photography

Sometimes it rains on your wedding day. Sometimes the clouds come out to play. And sometimes, mister sunshine shows his pretty little face and drenches you in complete gorgeousness like it did on Candise and Paul's big day. The uber-talented and super fun Heather and Grayson from Jagger Photography were on hand to capture all the gorgeous details and yummy light. The wedding was held on a farm in Moorpark, California and the ceremony actually took place in a walnut orchard. The light streaming through the trees in the orchard was, well, look at the photos and see for yourself. I don't think words could possibly do these beauties justice! Thank you Heather and Grayson for gracing this blog with your lovely and inspiring images :)

The simple yet stunning detail that went into the flower arrangements and the decor is one element of this wedding that really melts my heart. I love the organic, rustic and textured feel of the flowers in Candise's bouquet and some of the flowers in the various arrangements are varieties I've never even seen before. Any floral gurus out there know the name of those small pink little poofs in the hanging jars? Love em. It's so refreshing to see florals in a wedding that aren't traditionally used.

Did you see the bride's fab shoes too? Nothing like a little sparkle under your gown. And what about the incredible floral design on the bridesmaid's sassy one-shoulder dresses? Now that my friends and bridesmaids-to-be, is a gown you can and definitely will, wear time and time again. Kudos to you Candise for having such a rocking sense of style (Not to mention the groomsmen and groom look pretty handsome in their gray suits and contrasting striped ties. Love it all you guys!)

Just married! What a sweet photo, capturing so much emotion. Ah! And those pink little poofs! What are they??

If you look closely on the cake you can see two pictures of cats. These are the adorable couple's pets. I love that they incorporated such an important part of their lives into a tiny detail of their big day. And how can I not mention the glorious button detailing on the cake. Sigh. So perfect (Cool FIY, there's a very funny photo here of a bunch of kids stuffing their faces with a piece of this exact cake. Just sayin')

To see more from Candise and Paul's big day check out the full post here on the Jagger Photo Blog. There are so many more fantastic portraits of the couple including some rad shots in a pumpkin patch. Hope everyone is having a lovely and happy middle-of-the-week Wednesday! Do something inspiring today and be back tomorrow with more gorgeousness :) *UPDATE - the little pink pouffs are called Snow Berries. Thanks Heather for letting me know!

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