Happy Friday!

Happy Friday!  It’s just about that time to head off into the weekend, but we wanted to give you a little reminder that there’s still one more day (just under 24 hrs, actually) to enter to win a designer reception/party/rehearsal dress from Kirribilla!  We bet you’ll definitely have a fun use for one of these this wedding season (or next)!  It’s a $400 value, ladies… not too shabby; head over here to win!  Contest ends at 12pm EST on July 21st. 

Dresses by Kirribilla

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Tags: giveaway, Kirribilla, reception dress, rehearsal dinner dress.

We are wild for purple… amethyst, plum, and violet… and of course we’re always delighted when a wedding album sweeps us away to the beach!  Marie and Nate’s wedding in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina was a blend of the two: gorgeous color and sweet East Coast scenery.  This Outer Banks wedding, photographed by Echard Wheeler, was beachy & intimate, with the perfect amount of casual elegance.

Marie brought elegance to the beach by wearing this classic Justin Alexander gown.  The bridesmaids, who flew in from all over the country, looked so pretty in plum-colored Alfred Sung dresses.  For the ceremony, the focus was on the vows and the amazing coastal setting.

This adorable couple met in Rocket Club in high school, and kept in touch throughout the years. After many years of talking and many moves around the country, Nate finally asked Marie on a date- they were married three years later!

Marie and Nate love the Outer Banks, and made it the highlight of the day.  After a beachfront ceremony, the reception was just steps away, indoors at the Pier House. They also really wanted to support local businesses, so they opted for saltwater taffy favors from Forbes Candies, florals from Bells and Whistles, and a menu of local seafood.  The cake from Argyle’s brought the beach theme inside.

Their special day began with a little drizzle, but ended up with sunshine and a warm breeze.  As evening came, indoor lanterns made the reception glow…

With the vibrant florals, amazing venue, and an adorably happy couple- this wedding was just filled with our favorite things! <3

Photographs by  Echard Wheeler

Florals by Bells & Whistles

Bridal Gown by Justin Alexander

Bridesmaids Gowns by Alfred Sung via Maya Couture

Venue: Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk

Invitations by P.S. Paperie

Hair & Make Up by Hot Heads Salon
Tags: amethyst, beach, North Carolina, Outer Banks, plum, purple.

By: Chelsea Fuss

Nothing is quite as festive as a garland! Decorate your space with these colorful, on-trend garlands! You won’t believe how easy they are and it’s such an inexpensive way to add a lot of impact to a simple white space.