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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Real Wedding: Hayley + James: Love Sets Sail




She's the editor of a local newspaper and he's a graphic designer.  They both grew up just miles from one another and even went to the same high school, but amazingly never met until they found each other online.  They both agreed they wanted their wedding to reflect their love of nature and the Chesapeake Bay, which played such an integral part of growing up around Gibson Island where they spent summers boating and hanging on the beach.  Gibson Island is a very small, private island about 45 minutes from Annapolis and accessible only by a gated bridge.  It's known for it's member's only country club, golf course, and amazing waterfront homes with perfectly manicured lawns.  They even have their own Gibson Island police force.  The picturesque club proved to be the perfect setting for the September ceremony and reception, where they infused a relaxed palette of french blue, sand and ivory into all the details.  This couple was so much fun to work with, and I loved all their creative ideas!  

Photographer - Richard Barlow
Paper - designed by the Groom
Photobooth - Partybooths
Hair & Makeup - Belle Soeur Styles
Venue - The Gibson Club
Gown - Mary's Bridal
Burlap linens - Rentals to Remember
Rentals - Select Event Rentals 
Cake - Ashley Moone
Officiant - Max Benfer
DJ - Absolute Entertainment
Quartet - String Poets
Flowers, Lighting + Draping - Perkins Productions







 














Just as they're concluding the ceremony, it starts to rain!


Who needs confetti when you have rain drops??
Escort card flags
Head table 

Guest tables



After the rain...they got this beautiful rainbow!



Engraved mallets served as favors for all the guests


Groom's Cake















Wednesday, November 23, 2011

"Best Of" Weddings 2012 Winner at The Knot!


I’m so happy to report that Strawberry Milk is the recipient of The Knot’s "Best of" Weddings award for 2012!  This is very much a "people's choice" award and we cannot thank our clients enough for all of the awesome reviews and kind words.  I feel so incredibly blessed to be able to do what I love on a daily basis, working with amazing couples and helping to make their wedding dreams a reality.  What a great Thanksgiving gift!  

The Knot will officially announce all of the best of winners on their site January 23, 2012.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Real Wedding: Sweet on St. Michael's



Katie and Mike held their 220 person wedding at her parents home in beautiful St. Michaels, MD.  Affectionately referred to by some as the "Little Hamptons," St. Michaels is a an extremely picturesque and quaint town on Maryland's eastern shore.  Even though they now live in Annapolis, both Katie and Mike grew up in STM and their families still reside there so it made sense to have the celebration in their hometown.  The theme of the wedding was southern elegance meets hometown sweethearts (Katie was prom queen!) with a girl-next-door kinda feel.  Since Katie's parents property is called "The Groves" (which is short for their last name, Hargrove) we decided to play up the "Groves" and do a subtle tree theme for the wedding.  The property's long driveway is lined with trees and K+M decided to get married under a beautiful tree in the backyard so it worked out perfectly :)  Enjoy the wonderful pictures by Abby Jiu - I love that she shoots film!


Ceremony + Reception:  Private residence
Catering + Cake:  Windows
Flowers:  Petals
Gown:  Chevy Chase Bridal
Shoes:  Badgley Mischka
DJ:  C+J Entertainment
Invitations:  Temptations
Chivarri Chairs:  Select
Tent + Rentals:  Tents 4 Rent
Day of Paper + Logo Design:  Three Fine Mice
Bridesmaid Dresses:  Bella Bridesmaid
Lighting + Dance floor:  Perkins Productions
Lounge Furniture:  AFR
Vintage Rentals + Props:  Gilley Gray
Tree Stump Tables:  Strawberry Milk Events
Planning + Design:  Strawberry Milk Events
Photography:  Abby Jiu Photography

Color Palette:  Navy, Fuschia and Peach.




The long beautiful driveway at The Groves

Love this rustic chicken coop on the family property!






Four of the bridesmaids are actually the bride's sisters!











Our biggest seating chart yet!


Sign a wine bottle!  Creative guestbook.

Love the oyster burlap runners on all the tables!



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Late night s'mores by the pool

Candles in mason jars illuminate the pathway at night


Dance off!

French fries provided a salty snack post wedding cake
Mini rootbeer floats in vintage coke glasses