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Southern Wedding of the Week: Part II

May 30, 2008 by Southern Weddings in Real Southern Weddings,Southern Wedding of the Week | 13 comments

More from Catherine + Ben, captured by {A Bryan Photo}…

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Read Catherine + Ben’s INTERVIEW HERE

To see Catherine + Ben’s entire gallery, click {HERE}. Congratulations, Catherine and Ben!

xo Southern Weddings May 30, 2008 | view Southern Weddings's blog

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Jessica Lynn, June 3, 2008 3:25 am Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

those elaborate floral displays on the head table that vary in height are stunning. seriously.

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Maria @ {ritzy bee}, June 3, 2008 12:04 am Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

WOW! Just gorgeous!

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Jon Davis, June 2, 2008 10:26 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

What good are fabulous flowers and photography without a stunning bride and a dashing groom? We all loved being a part of your day, Catherine and Ben!

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Sara Jane - SJ Design, June 2, 2008 8:29 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I love this wedding. The flowers and colors are marvelous. I love her interview. What a lovely bride!

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Catherine Hall Laurenzi, June 1, 2008 4:42 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Ben and I are truly honored! Thank you, Lara, for doing such a beautiful job featuring our wedding on your magnificent site!

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Amy Carroll, May 31, 2008 2:22 am Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

This post and your blog are SIMPLY Fabulous! Thanks for the blog love today!

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Deana James, May 30, 2008 10:45 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Beautiful southern wedding! I think the bow on her dress is such a nice detail. The flowers are amazing!

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Elizabeth Gannes, May 30, 2008 10:43 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

The grandparents are so sweet. I want to be like them when I am 80 and stay up all night dancing under the moon. Very lovely wedding and a lovely couple. I really enjoyed the interview as well. I love the mom wearing the band member's hat and dancing away!

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Josie : ), May 30, 2008 10:40 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Favalus, dahlink, favalus! I can't get over that menu with the ranunculus. This is like swimming in springtime!

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Jeanette V, May 30, 2008 10:39 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

OK, those flowers on the head table are KILLER! That room is glowing and the bride is absolutely beautiful. She looks like a movie star. I agree with all of you... so cinematic.

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Heather Thornton, May 30, 2008 10:38 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

This wedding is the best I have seen all year! The colors and the amazing decor touches~ It is all simply breathtaking. I love her hair. I agree with Annette, this wedding looks like it is straight out of a classic movie. Wonderful work.

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aletha @ pearls events, May 30, 2008 8:35 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Gorgeous, breathtaking photos!

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Annette@Swanky Tables, May 30, 2008 4:38 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Does this wedding not look like something out of a movie? Drop Dead Gorgeous!

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Southern Wedding of the Week: Part I

May 30, 2008 by Southern Weddings in Real Southern Weddings,Southern Wedding of the Week | 6 comments

Catherine + Ben’s wedding completely took our breath away. There are so many amazing details and this couple is so gracious, warm-hearted, loving–just pure southern grace and elegance. We get so excited every time {A Bryan Photo} posts a new wedding on their {BLOG}. Their work is incredibly captivating, not to mention the fact that they are just the nicest group of southern gentlemen! We have many more details to come from this GORGEOUS wedding. Thank you to the men of {A Bryan Photo} for sending Catherine + Ben to us. Catherine, it has been such a pleasure getting to know you and I can’t wait for us to be neighbors one day soon! Enjoy~ Lara

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Ceremony & Reception Location: The Hall Residence (home of the bride’s parents), Meridian, MS; Floral and Event Design: {The Avid Companies}; Wedding Planner & Coordinator: Sara Emma Hall, SEH Designs; Lighting Company: Will Bridge of Willow Bridge, Inc., Mobile, AL; Lighting Designer: Patrick Leahy of {Intelligent Lighting Creations}; Photographer & Videographer: {A Bryan Photo}; Caterer: {Pretty Presentations Catering}; Cake: Barb’s Cakes, Alabaster, AL; Calligrapher: {Brenda Griffin}; Printed Materials: {Dement Printing}; Landscaping: Meridian Landscape; Ceremony, Cocktail and Dinner Music: Barry Germany and assorted musicians, Meridian, MS; Reception Music: {The SoulSations}; Bridal Designer: {Rivini}; Bridal Salon: {Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier}, New York, NY; Bridesmaids: {Melissa Sweet}; Honeymoon: {The Four Seasons Nevis} and {St. Kitts Marriott Resort}

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Jessica, March 27, 2009 6:01 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I could not believe all the writing was hand-crafted. Every piece of work was so beautiful that I still think of it a year later. Because of her fantastic work on this wedding, I got Brenda Griffin to do my birth announcements so thank you Catherine for introducing her work to me! Now i can't have an event without her doing the invitations!

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Beverly, June 22, 2008 8:37 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I have known Catherine all her life and know her to be genuine, gracious and loving. The most beautiful wedding I've ever seen and one that holds many wonderful memories for both families. Thank you for featuring this most special occasion.

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Kate, May 31, 2008 6:40 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I wish I could get Sterling pup to behave long enough to pose in a cute flower (boy) wreath like that! so cute!

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Wendy, May 30, 2008 2:17 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

This is what I always imagined my wedding to be...outdoors and in sync with nature. I'm a New England girl so I'm familiar with the richness and serenity of a lush, green garden...although they pale in comparison to the South!

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Donna, May 30, 2008 2:06 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

This wedding is gorgeous, I look forward to seeing more of it. The south is truly beautiful, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

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Andria from ALE, May 30, 2008 1:32 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I am a Mississippi girl, born and raised. So it is a delight to see such romantic weddings coming from my home state. We Southerners know how to throw a party! Gorgeous wedding!

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Southern Wedding Style on Alltop!

May 30, 2008 by Southern Weddings in Praise & Press | 0 comments

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Featured in Alltop

Wow! We are SO excited about being a part of this exclusive list of the top wedding blogs. Owned by former Apple evangelist and marketing guru, {Guy Kawasaki}, {Alltop} lists the crème de la crème of blogs in every arena. We are in great company… {Martha Stewart Weddings}, {What Junebug Loves}, {Style Me Pretty}, {Brides}, {WEDDEX}, {Elizabeth Anne Designs}, {Blue Orchid Designs}, {DC Nearlyweds}, {Wedding Paper Divas} and {Weddingbee} to name a very small few! Check out these listings! It’s such an honor to be featured with such dedicated wedding bloggers and phenomenal professionals. Their standards are very high and this is a tough list to get onto. As Liene from {Blue Orchid Designs} posted, the gals at {Kirtsy} actually erected a statue of him in appreciation! Congrats to all the other wedding Alltoppers. A million thanks to Guy for including us and to our readers for once again making every day our best day yet!

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Details: Emilia + Jay

May 29, 2008 by Southern Weddings in Details: Real Weddings from Across the US | 10 comments

{Marie Labbancz} never ceases to amaze. These details are FABULOUS! For more from Emilia + Jay, visit Marie’s {BLOG}.

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sarah, March 6, 2009 6:41 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

This is the most stunning use of purple/fuscia/pink in an event that I have ever seen.
Not overly girly, the colour usage still gives off a classy, professional aesthetic that does not scream circus.

Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures.

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regina holder, May 31, 2008 12:58 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I love Marie's work! She has always been a huge inspiration to me. LOVE the bold colors, hanging lanterns and glassware.

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Jenna Walker Photographers, May 30, 2008 6:22 am Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I just stumbled upon your blog and WOW - what a great resource. AND amazing details! keep it up!!!

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Donna, May 29, 2008 10:44 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Wow, these colors make you feel happy.
I'm so glad to find your blog, I love it!
Thank you for the nice comments!! :)

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Shannon, May 29, 2008 9:41 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Ah these colors are SO much fun!!!! Great use of differing vase heights on the table!!!

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Kathryn, May 29, 2008 8:11 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Those colors are incredible - so pretty! PS - I loved listening to your interview on The Wedding Planning Audiocast! And thank you for the shout out. :)

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Wendy, May 29, 2008 7:10 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Love this palette AND these details!

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David [C+D Photography], May 29, 2008 6:33 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

WOW!!! That's rediculous! Seriously though, how did you not put up the crazy-awesome ice sculpture condiments table! COME ON!!! That's amazing. LOVE the color. :-D

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Danielle @ Bliss Event Group, May 29, 2008 6:12 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

This makes me want to get married again and do it all differently. These colors are so inviting and joyous. How could anyone NOT have a great day at this event?

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Heather Thornton, May 29, 2008 5:31 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I love your blog!!! This post totally made my day! sooo pretty! I love the woven chargers and the purple glassware.

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Real {Platinum} Wedding: Thomas + Kelly

May 29, 2008 by Southern Weddings in Real Southern Weddings | 18 comments

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Thomas Davis is a professional football player in the NFL and Kelly is a recent graduate of Winthrop University. The reception was held at the {Westin} in Charlotte, NC. Kelly’s stunning black dress was custom made by {Maggie Sottero} with black Swarovski crystals. How beautiful is she!? Thomas had the couple’s initials carved into thier wedding bands and inlaid with diamonds. Custom Aisle runner by {Customized Wedding Creations}. A few fun details: Kelly sang her vows to Thomas. The theme of their wedding was “The Royal Ball”. The walls were draped with rich red fabric and custom lighting. The room was filled with crystals and the bride’s bouquet had cascading crystals–flowers by the {Flower Diva}. The guest’s names were written on the cake by {Nona’s Sweets}. Mini cakes were served to every guest. The hit R&B group {Jagged Edge} performed at the reception with special guest {Mannie Fresh}. The dance floor was custom designed and flashed red, black and white squares.

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Their wedding will be featured on {Platinum Weddings on the WE Channel} this fall! Congrats, Thomas + Kelly! Fabulous photography by {Cristsey Rowe}. Thank you for sending us this fun wedding, Critsey!

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Kinsza Littlejohn, January 28, 2009 2:29 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Hi! I am the wedding planner for Thomas and Kelly's Wedding. I saw there was a post asking who the planner was! This was an awesome event. Critsey takes amazing photographs and I am pleased that my planning firm was able to execute such a beautiful event to be captured by such an amazing photographer!
To the bride looking for a planner, please feel free to reach out to me. I Thee Wed

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stacy, January 15, 2009 1:57 am Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Beautiful wedding!!!! Does anyone if Kelly had a wedding planner? If so, who is he/she? This person did an EXCELLENT JOB!!! I would like to contact them about plans for my wedding.

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shannon, June 4, 2008 8:27 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Gorgeous! Love the details.

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Alex Rodriguez, June 3, 2008 1:06 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Very nice.

Alex

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regina holder, May 31, 2008 1:03 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Gorgeous! This wedding is outstanding and the bride's dress just makes it! I love that she did something so bold and untraditional. Jagged Edge at the wedding - that takes it over the top to what we all think of celebrity weddings. Beautiful images, Critsey!

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Thomas, May 30, 2008 10:19 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Amazing and outstanding. I hope that this will encourage more brides to pick colored dresses!
Beautiful setup and beautiful photos. Great job!!

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Events by Evonne, May 30, 2008 9:56 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Absolutely stunning photos! Great job, Cristsey... as always! =)

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Kim Petyt, May 30, 2008 9:54 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Beautiful photos of a beautiful wedding- Gorgeous work, Critsey! And I'm glad to see that the black wedding dress trend is taking off in the States! Fabulous!

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Jo, May 30, 2008 9:48 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

What a fun and cool wedding- amazing photos!

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Quincy, May 30, 2008 8:42 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

The photography is absolutely stunning and captures this event in such an amazning way! What a very unique dance floor, I didn't know they could be so versitle!

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Kelly Bush, May 30, 2008 8:30 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Beautiful pictures!

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Mel McLellan, May 30, 2008 8:08 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Incredible! What an amazing wedding!!

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Liene at Blue Orchid Designs, May 30, 2008 4:24 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Gorgeous couple, stunning dress, and the reception looks like it was the party of the century! I love it!

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Tabitha at Elite Bridal Concierge, May 30, 2008 1:11 am Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

I absolutely love that the bride chosed to wear a gown that was not so traditional. It is a beautifully designed dress. Of course, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the red and black color scheme.

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Elizabeth, May 29, 2008 6:18 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

This dress is stunning!

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Annette@Swanky Tables, May 29, 2008 5:52 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Wow! Her dress is stunning! I love the wedding bands, very unique!

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Iris, May 29, 2008 5:28 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

Her dress is so unique. Not many brides could pull that off, but she more than pulled it off! It's perfect! These guests must have had a blast. I really like the vases on the tables... they almost look like they are frosted in a mocha platinum.

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Leanne Overmeyer, May 29, 2008 5:23 pm Yeehaw! Love this: 0 reply

WOW! She is so bold to wear that amazing gown--it is stunning on her! I love all of the rich details... the lighting, the flowers--all of it! Looks like a fantastic party!

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