Monday, August 2, 2010

Real Weddings



Joanne and Luke
Joanne Duong and Luke Bartels announce their marital status on the front steps of San Francisco's City Hall. The banner, made by the newlyweds, was hand-painted by a friend.




Boutonniere
A yellow fabric boutonniere by
Handle & Spout decorates the groom's lapel, while an escort "flag" perches nattily in his pocket.







Rum Wedding Cake
An assortment of "Ridiculous Rum Cakes" by friend Pamela Cianci, who owns Sugar & Spike, rests on a stacked cake stand built by Luke and painted by Joanne; the cakes were baked in antique pans the couple found at flea markets.


West Coast Real Weddings -- Martha Stewart Weddings
Real Wedding: Joanne and Luke, San Francisco, California. Rum Wedding Cake. An assortment of "Ridiculous Rum Cakes" by friend Pamela Cianci, who owns Sugar ....





Details
Programs, bound with sea grass, display the palmetto tree and moon of South Carolina's state flag; the icons also adorn the invitations, napkins and place cards.



Real Wedding: Natasha and Jay, Charleston, South Carolina
One couple hosts a wedding at an 18th-century plantation whose natural beauty was the perfect backdrop for a wedding.





Place Cards
Place cards are embellished with tiny seashells.

Real Wedding: Megan and Clayton, Sea Island, Georgia
Inspired by the family vacation spot where they fell in love, a couple hosts a breezy beach wedding for their family and friends.





Signature Cocktails
A "Blushing Bride" vodka and cranberry drink was garnished with
wooden stir sticks custom-printed with the bird design.

Southern Real Weddings -- Martha Stewart Weddings
Real Wedding: Carter and Fred, Charleston, South Carolina. A Southern Affair.



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