REAL BRIDE: Erica

Andy & Erica Logan

8.20.2016

A Sally Eagle wedding gown, a gorgeous August day, the Boston Harbor, & a stunning couple, what else could you ask for? Andy & Erica's romantic & sophisticated Tea Town wedding day was one to remember. Complete with greenery & navy bridesmaids dresses, the Logan's wedding day will leave you craving your very own Boston wedding.

What made you decide to get married on August 20, 2016?

"I grew up in Massachusetts so it was very important to me & my family that I got married back on the East Coast. Knowing that the vast majority of our wedding guests would be traveling for the wedding, we decided it would be easiest for everyone if the wedding was in Boston as opposed to outside the city. Convenience is key! Once we started our search, I absolutely fell in love with the venue, Boston Harbor Hotel, & knew it would be the perfect place for our big day. Honestly, we chose the date because it was the only Saturday evening available for the summer of 2016. As it turns out, Andy & his family had visited Boston many years before & stayed at the Boston Harbor Hotel- it seemed like fate. The date also worked out perfectly as both my dad & Andy's mom had their birthday's earlier in the week."

What advice would you give to other brides?

"One of my bridesmaids gave me this advice & I am so glad she did... find a time in the days leading up to your wedding to do something with just your fiancé. You won't have any time just the two of you on your wedding day. On the Friday before our wedding, we woke up early & went for a long walk & got coffee & breakfast, just the two of us. It was a perfect way to kick off the weekend & prepare for the whirlwind of the next few days. Also, drink lots of water!"

Did you have a specific theme in mind while planning?

"My favorite color is navy blue so the bridesmaids wore that & we went with navy tablecloths for the cocktail hour. For the theme & feeling of the room, we wanted it to be very soft & romantic so the space was filled with creams, whites, & golds. Our florist, Orly Kohn, absolutely transformed the room. It was an absolute dream & exactly what I had hoped for & envisioned."

What was one of your favorite moments from your wedding day?

"Too many to count! In no particular order, getting ready with my mom, sister, & best friends, our first look, my first look with my dad, saying our vows, our first dance, my dance with my dad, dancing with my nephew, and dancing the night away with our friends & family. Our band, K2, is absolutely amazing & they honestly made it the best night ever. Our absolutely incredible coordinator at Boston Harbor Hotel, Michael Boivin, also arranged for late night food to be delivered to our room so after enjoying the rest of the night at the hotel bar, we had macaroni & cheese & chicken fingers (our guilty pleasures) waiting for us in our room. Absolute perfection."

Congratulations to the Logan's!

Here's to many wonderful years together, filled with love & laughter.

Bridal Look:

Gown | Sally Eagle

Alterations | Janay A Eco Bridal

Hair | Maricruz Hairstyles

Makeup | Katie Matthias

Wedding Professionals:

Ceremony/Reception Venue | Boston Harbor Hotel

Photography | Cambria Grace Photography

Florist | Orly Kohn Floral
Live Band | K2

Bridesmaid Designer | The Dessy Group - Alfred Sung

Tips & Tricks: Veils

How To Wear A Veil

Many brides-to-be admit that the first moment they truly felt like a bride was the moment their consultant suggested that it was time to try on veils. There is just something about a veil that takes you from being a pretty girl in a pretty dress to being The Bride. But how do you style a veil? How do you wear one? Most of us don't walk around with an ivory veil of tulle attached to our hair everyday, so we're here (with styling help by our friends, White Carpet Bride) to teach you the ropes!

Our veils come standard with a metal comb that your stylist will slide carefully into whichever hair style you have your heart set on and will stay in place comfortably and securely until you decide to take it out.
Brides will typically leave their veil in until after the first dance.

Styling your veil is all about placement. Rule of thumb: no matter what style or length of veil you choose, the higher on the crown of your head you wear your veil, the more it will drape over your shoulders. 

Placing your veil below your updo, like in the photo below on the right, will show off your hairstyle while placing your veil above your updo will serve as a more traditional accent and lightly fall on the tops of your shoulders.

Bonus Tip:

Adding a comb to the top of your veil will add an additional detail to your overall bridal look.

Details:

Veils & Headpiece | Edward Berger Bridal
Hair & Makeup | White Carpet Bride

Photography | The Grays Photography

Gowns | Ellis Bridals

REAL BRIDE: Carly

Brandon & Carly Rangel

01.17.2016

Carly and Brandon wanted their winter wedding to feel intimate and to have a romantic, outdoor, woodsy feel. Are you in love yet? We were as soon as we saw the beautiful result from their team of vendors, who captured and created a truly majestic celebration. Who says you can’t bring the forest indoors?

How did you meet your husband?

"Brandon & I met in October of 2014 when we were in the same small group through our church. We had never really met before, but when the Royals started winning, there were more & more watch parties with our mutual friends. We got to know each other & slowly but surely went on our first date in December. The rest is history!"

Tell us about the proposal!

"My husband & I love to ride our bikes around Kansas City. It was a beautiful fall day & Brandon picked me up & we took our bikes around the city, stopping at different places that were special to us. The last place we rode to was a gorgeous waterfall near downtown KC. We got off our bikes & he proposed to me in front of the waterfall! He had arranged for his sister to be close by & she captured the whole thing!"

What made you decide to tie-the-knot on January 17th?

"We got engaged in October & I thought a winter wedding would be really romantic. I thought it would be fun to start out the new year getting married. We decided on January 17 because it was just after the business of the holidays, but still before spring. Bonus- it was also wedding "off season," so venues weren't booked & it was easy to find one we really loved."

What was your favorite memory from your big day?

"My favorite memory was walking down the aisle to Brandon. We decided not to do a "first look" so this was the first time we were seeing each other & it was just a really happy, emotional moment."

Where did you draw wedding inspiration & ideas from?

"I really just had my own vision of what I wanted the wedding to be like. I always wanted a small, intimate wedding; however, we had about 250 guests. I got a few ideas from Pinterest, but I made a lot of our decorations myself. Our woodsy theme came out in our tree trunk centerpieces & personal s'mores party favors."

What advice would you give to other brides related to bridal attire?

"Try on dresses that you may not have even seen yourself wearing. Dresses look different once you try them on & you might completely fall in love with one that you didn't even picture yourself in." 

Another BIG congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Rangel!

We really are spoiled with the best brides.

Bridal Look:

Gown | Ellis Bridals

Veil | Edward Berger
Alterations | Anna's College Tailor Shop 

Hair & Makeup | Faith Manning - Salon Bara

Rings & Bands | Toner Jewelers

Wedding Professionals:

Ceremony/Reception Venue | The Bride & The Bauer

Photography | Kindling
Florist | Hyvee Floral
Rentals (Wallflower) | Megan Quant - Simple Elegance

Menswear | Men's Warehouse
Cake | Marie Rangel
Catering | Hyvee Catering

Tips & Tricks: Hair Vine

How To Wear A Hair Vine

So you've officially said "yes" to your something white when another big decision arises- how to style your hair for your big day. As a busy bride you may feel a tiny bit overwhelmed with how many possibilities there are to style your hair day-of and sometimes it's hard to commit to another wedding detail.

Whether you're thinking of wearing your hair in a low bun, a pretty waterfall braid, half up, or down and beachy, a hair vine is the perfect hair accessory. Hair vines are the most versatile of all the different hair accessories and offer brides the ability to commit to an accessory, without totally committing to a hair style. Thanks to the flexibility of the vine, hair vines can be used so many different ways just by bending the shape of the vine to match your style. More options on shape means a wider range of hairstyle possibilities to decide on later down the road.

Below are three of our favorite ways to style a hair vine, but remember, the options are endless!

Hanging Along The Hair

We love the modern and effortless feel of having your hair vine just dangle in your bridal hairstyle. If you decide this is the style for you keep two key points in mind when shopping for your vine: first, consider the weight of the headpiece. Ideally your vine should be light so that you're able to move and dance all night long. Another thing to consider when opting for a hanging vine, your hair should be styled on the tousled end of things to ensure that your headpiece is secure and won't just slide off throughout the night.

As A Bun Wrap

Decided to wear your hair up? A sweet and darling way to style your hair vine is simply by shaping the vine to fit around whatever up-do you and your stylist agree on. Whether you opt for a messy bun or a sleek chiffon bun, using your hair vine as a bun wrap is sure to add the detail your hair accessory should. 

As A Headband

For our bride who wants to wear her hair down but still have a little sparkle and detail in her hair toward the front. A hair vine will make a perfect headband due to the flexibility of the vine and the ability to mold it into whatever shape is comfortable for you.

Details:

Hair vine | Edward Berger Bridal

Photography | The Grays Photography

Gowns | Robert Bullock Bride & Ellis Bridals