People always ask me why weddings are so special to me… where do I begin and where do I end!

• The obvious… I LOVE brides!
• Hearing how the couple met AND how he proposed. There’s been a few good ones over the years. One involving a treasure chest on the bottom of the ocean. Imagine.
• Witty bridesmaids. Giggles.
• The dress. So many divine gowns so little time.
• The bling. I’ve drooled blatantly.
• The accessories… Hair piece, shoes, jewels you name it.  The more the merrier.
• Watching Mother, Daughter relationship. Gets me all teary.
• The stories from the night before when everyone was having a good old time on Duval street. Hahahah!  The things we hear.
• The something blue. My fave to date is the groom’s name tattooed in blue glitter on the bride’s cheeky.  It was so adorable! (I love glitter tattoos)
• False eyelashes and hair extensions. Instant glam ladies. Instant.
• All the details that create the perfect day…. Details are a big one for me.

Which brings me to this

 

 
I recently had the pleasure to be a part of Whitney’s wedding, which had SO MANY incredible details.
As soon as her pro photos are available I will show you what I’m talking about.  In the meantime, I wanted to showcase her Bouquet.

 

 
Made up of antiques brooch by The Ritzy Rose, it was simply spectacular.  I was completely mesmerized — What an awesome idea and creation!!!

 

 

…the whole bouquet was made up of brooches that belonged to myself, my mother, my grandmother, and my great aunt. The 5 pennies were put on the handle for my beloved grandfather who passed away 2 years (exactly) before my wedding day. He carried 5 pennies around in his pocket everyday, just in case the opportunity came up to tell his favorite joke. I love, love, love my bouquet and would highly encourage every bride to have something like this from their special day that will last forever!

Whitney~ The Bride

Photos: Andi Grant Photography (I cannot wait to see the rest)