Whimsical Newlywed Session in Downtown Minneapolis

Captured by DeBruyn Photography and styled by Girl Friday, Sari and Ryan spent a day in downtown Minneapolis posing for a fun and whimsical newlywed session. The best part about a newlywed session is it gives the bride a chance to wear her beautiful gown again! Carly from Girl Friday painted the fox masks herself and found a fabulous raccoon fur for $8 at a local junk sale. These props pull the session together perfectly, while adding a unique touch.

Photographer: DeBruyn Photography
Styling + Coordination: Girl Friday
Floral Designer: Debruyn Designs
Hair + Makeup: Melanie Rivers Beauty
Locations: The Guthrie Theater, The Chambers Hotel and Cafe

Lovely Bright Yellow Wedding in Pittsburgh

Today’s wedding combines a classic black and ivory color palette with pops of bright yellow, adding a modern twist. Captured by Alison Mish Photography, Laura and Jack were married on a beautiful day this April in a University chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The couple met while attending medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia. They chose to add yellow to the black and ivory color scheme as a nod to their mutual love of the Pittsburgh Penguins ice hockey team. Be sure to read the story of how Laura and Jack met and their inspiration for their wedding day below!

A few words from the bride:

Jack and I met when we first began medical school at Temple in August 2008. We were merely friends until one fateful day in May 2009 when we went for a run together. After those first miles together, I knew I was in trouble…He proposed in September 2012 in Wissahickon Park in Philadelphia. We took our dogs (Rocky & Bullwrinkle) for a walk in the park, something which we did fairly frequently. We stopped in a secluded spot off the trail to check out the creek and when I turned around he was down on one knee with the ring in his hand. It was perfect!

I wanted to something very classy (but not super formal) for the wedding, which is why we went for the black and ivory color scheme. Since the wedding was in Pittsburgh (and it was actually mutual love of the Pittsburgh Penguins which really sealed us together as a couple) we chose yellow as an accent color.

Photographer: Alison Mish Photography
Ceremony Venue: Heinz Memorial Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh
Reception Venue + Catering: Sheraton Station Square
Transportation: Molly’s Trolleys
Bridal Gown Designer: Melissa Sweet
Bridal Gown Store: David’s Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Dyeables, dyed and beaded by the maid of honor
Bridal Veil: David’s Bridal
Bridal Hair Comb: made by the maid of honor
Bridal Jewelry: Abigail Moore, childhood friend of bride’s sister
Bridesmaid Jewelry Designer: made by the bride and maid of honor
Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Alfred Sung
Bridesmaid Dress Store: Weddington Way
Tuxedo + Mens Attire, Shoes: Men’s Wearhouse
Cake Designer: Bethel Bakery
Floral Designer: Bettis Floral
Makeup Artist + Hair Stylist: Above All Grand Salon & Spa
Invitation Designer: designed and printed by the bride and maid of honor
DJ: LG3 Entertainment
Band: North Pittsburgh Brass Quintet during ceremony, bride’s brother and friends as jazz quartet during cocktail hour
Officiant: Rev. Robert Masenheimer, bride’s grandfather

All images by Alison Mish Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Gorgeous Modern Pink Wedding in Tampa

I love the mix of soft pink, hot pink and neutrals in this hotel wedding! Captured by K&K Photography, Brigitte and Anthony were married on a sunny October day at a lovely hotel in Tampa, Florida. The couple lives out of state, so they enlisted the help of many fabulous vendors to make their dream wedding a reality. Set on a rooftop overlooking the ocean, the ceremony was stunning! Next, friends and family headed indoors for dinner and dancing. Simple, architectural centerpieces and a color palette of neutrals with pops of pink set the tone for this modern affair.

A few words from the event planner:

The inspiration for the event was clean and modern – utilizing the atmosphere set by Armani’s (a beautiful rooftop venue overlooking Tampa Bay). The bride’s obsession with all things pink played well off of the venue’s white/neutral palette.

Photographer: K&K Photography
Videographer: Alex Voltz of Voila Cinematic
Ceremony Venue: Armani’s Rooftop at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Reception Venue + Catering: Armani’s at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Rentals: Jennifer Gumpert of Event Design
Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Cake Designer: Laurie Cinelli of A Piece of Cake
Reception Décor: Event Design
Personal Floral + Ceremony Décor: The Potting Shed
Makeup Artist + Hair Stylist: Rachel Reumann of RACHELartistry
Invitation Designer: The Write Stuff
Calligraphy: Calligraphia by Melissa
Wedding Planner: Jennifer Gumpert of Event Design
DJ: Corey Barron of Grant Hemond and Associates
Officiant: Personal Friend

All images by K&K Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights