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Photo Fridays | A Travel Themed Beach Anniversary Session

Megan — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:50 +0000

Anniversary sessions are always the sweetest! This couple, captured by Ashley Biess Photography, decided to show their wanderlust with a travel themed session on the beach. The bride even got in her gown again, accessorizing with a fab pink blazer (love this look!)

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A Glam Black, White, and Turquoise Montreal Wedding

Megan — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:16 +0000

I may be a little biased because I shared the same wedding colors as today’s wedding, but trust me: it is not one to miss! Utterly glam, with fabulous details, this Montreal wedding is super chic. I love that the bride thought to get ready in such a beautiful location, it really made for some stunning images in her nightgown and wedding gown!

We chose the stunning venue of the Auberge Saint-Gabriel in Old Montreal for both our ceremony and reception. We just loved the old, rustik feeling of the stone walls, wood beams and fire places. We appreciated the warmth of the place. I decided to bring in glamorous décor for some contrast and it worked together so well. We absolutely loved our décor and attention was paid to every last detail. Colors used included black, cream, silver and tiffany blue.

We decided to get ready at the exquisite L Hotel about eight blocks away from the auberge. It is a magnificent boutique hotel, with an incredible mix of a very old building with classic style architecture and modern artwork from the likes of Picasso and Matisse. Getting ready there was pure luxury and it was a special treat to wake up there on our wedding day and return there for our first night as husband and wife. My wedding dress was incredibly beautiful and very “me”. A gorgeous silk Simone Carvalli mermaid style gown adorned with Swarovski crystals. My cathedral length veil was my “something borrowed” from my sister. I adored my shoes which were tiffany blue with a crystal buckle detail. My stunning jewelry was all designed by a very talented close friend. I never felt more glamorous! I had my sisters and my mother help me get dressed, while the other girls were still getting their makeup and hair done. It made for a nice, intimate time with my family. And I couldn’t resist a dress change at midnight to a strapless A-line gown accessorized with sapphire jewelry.

One aspect that I loved so much about the wedding was how much attention we put into the details, whether it was making choices with a particular vendor or doing some very fun DIY projects with friends. One thing that I adore is how involved my parents were in the planning process. It made so many wonderful memories in the year leading up to the big day. I am also fond of how so many of our choices had personal meaning to us, such as our wedding car. We chose a classic Rolls Royce Royal Princess, which was actually my parents wedding car when they got married in England. Our extraordinary ceremony musicians of violin, flute and cello played choices cherished by my mother and I. We had cried at our initial meeting with them, anticipating walking down the aisle to the remarkable music.

Crystal candelabras made gorgeous centerpieces and added a warm glow to the dining room. Our wedding cake was an absolute dream. A beautiful creation of tiffany blue and white, showcased on our silver cake stand and topped with our Swarovski crystal cake topper. We had the entire top floor booked for our reception and we loved that in addition to our dinner and dancing room we had an incredible lounge space at our disposal as well. We decorated with silver and ivory throw cushions adorned with crystals and had cocktail tables with damask tablecloths. We also had our dessert table and photo booth here.

Billy and I got married on a perfect September day. An intimate ceremony and reception with close friends and family. Our day was executed so elegantly with help from our extraordinary wedding co-coordinator Lisa. It was definitely a day to remember with so many memories and mementos to cherish. One of my most memorable moments was walking down the aisle and seeing Billy’s face, and another favorite was our first dance, lit up by sparklers held by our guests. It was a truly magical and special time.

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A Sweet Picnic Engagement

Megan — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:43 +0000

Smiles are so infectious. If this adorable picnic session from Cory Kendra Photography doesn’t have you smiling by the end, I don’t know what will. This couple is just so cute and in love and have the best smiles (you can tell they are having so much fun in this shoot!) And I think we have a winner for most amazing ring shot! Cool right?

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DIY Blue and Green Postcard Inn Wedding

Megan — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:39 +0000

Summer is here and there is not much better than a bright patterned beach wedding to get you in the summer mood! I absolutely love the centerpieces in this wedding! If you are looking for a budget-friendly, non-floral option for your day, this is definitely an idea to check out!

Our wedding day was perfect! We wanted an outside wedding, but not a beach wedding, which is hard to come by when you’re getting married on the gulf coast of Florida. When we saw Postcard Inn we knew it was just the place we were looking for.

Our friends and family are what made our day so memorable. All of our decorations were hand made, from the pinwheels to the treehouse; our family and friends were a huge help and so supportive. Our wedding didn’t require too many decorations because the venue already had that retro/whimsical feel we were looking for.

Our friends, family, photographer, DJ, wedding coordinator and venue truly made our wedding day better than a day we could have ever imagined.

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Peter Pan Wedding Inspiration

Megan — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:07 +0000

I think every Monday could use a little whimsy to start off the week. Enter an utterly adorable Peter Pan wedding inspiration shoot: equal parts sweet and rustic, and filled to the brim with whimsical charm! If you are a fan of Peter Pan, you will not want to miss this imagining of Peter and Wendy’s wedding!

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Photo Fridays | Classic Glamour Bridal Session

Megan — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:20:35 +0000

Are you planning on doing a bridal session? Sometimes my favorite sessions are the simple, classic, glamour-filled ones, like this one from Aventura Photo Video. I love her lace gown and the stunning necklace!

Location | Capitol Hill Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn | Gown | Alvina Valenta from Anna Bé

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Elegant Rustic Purple Florida Wedding

Megan — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:05:28 +0000

When I was planning my wedding, the venue was the hardest choice. Finding a place that gives the perfect backdrop and atmosphere can be really difficult. Today’s wedding shows how much location really does play into the whole feel of your wedding. I just love the perfect blend of rustic and elegance in this purple Florida wedding! With a stunning Tuscan inspired backdrop and sweet personalized details, it’s hard not to fall in love!

Our wedding was at a Tuscan inspired country club in the hills of Montverde, FL. The view transported you out of FL and into a Tuscan/Napa type location with rolling hills and vineyards. The atmosphere was elegant, warm and inviting and our decor was burlap and lace vintage with eclectic table settings and decor. We captured our love and “us” by having focal points such as our parents and grandparents wedding photos on display, hand making our guest signing tree, and having some of our favorite desserts to share with guests. Every detail was personal down to my hand stitched cathedral length veil sewn by my mother and now mother-in-law together and made from the lace on my mother’s wedding dress and veil.

Our whole day was beyond amazing so its hard to pick just a few moments that stood out to us because everything went so perfectly. Some of our favorite parts of the day were relaxing with our bridal party and parents while getting ready. We had the whole day to lounge in our lady and gentlemen locker rooms, complete with lunch, celebratory champagne and spending time with some of the people closest to us. Our other special moments were the seeing our parents for the first time all dressed in our suit and gown and getting to take photo opportunities to capture those moments. Our first look session was also very special to us because it gave us time to spend together without the hustle and bustle of the day distracting us from the importance of being with each other and allowed us a moment to savor what the day was all about… Celebrating our love! Plus we have amazing pictures from those moments to cherish for a lifetime!!

Some of the things that were most important to us during the planning process were making sure that our own personality showed in our wedding decor and details. It was also important for us to have amazing photographers because after all is said and done that’s how to keep your memories of that day alive, through the photos! Also, making sure above all, the wedding and everything leading up to it was as fun as possible, and ensuring that we took time to enjoy each moment of not just the wedding but the entire planning process by including our family in the planning and organizing of our special day!

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Rainbow Engagement Session and Stop Motion Save the Date

Megan — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:19:47 +0000

Today I’m sharing an adorable rainbow engagement session from Jessica Elizabeth Photographers. This couple’s session was inspired by their adorable stop motion save the date they created (be sure to check it out below!) It is hard to get cuter than a sunny field of flowers and colorful balloons!

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A Mint and Orange DIY Picnic Wedding

Megan — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:54:07 +0000

Orange and mint is such a fun and fresh color combination, perfect for a summer wedding! It looks adorable in today’s DIY picnic wedding. I love the bride’s effortless braided hair and the fab chevron sheet cakes!

When we first got engaged, we talked about the type and size of wedding that we wanted, the first thing we both said was “casual and laid back”. The ideal wedding and reception for us was being able to relax, and have a nice time hanging out with friends and family. With that picture in mind, my sister and I sat down and picked the colors, I knew I wanted a marigold/creamcicle orange (my favorite color) so Carol helped me pick colors that complimented that well without being too overwhelming (mint green and light tan).

After I settled on the location (La Entrada park) I focused on decor. I will admit, Pinterest was a lifesaver. I found so many little details that I was able to personalize and make our own, that I never would have thought of on my own. The best style to describe the decor for our wedding would be something like a mix of antique/rustic/picnic feel. All the decor I either made myself by modge-podging dollar store jars and glasses to be different colors, or I found at local thrift and consignment stores in Corrales.

One of my favorite details was finding antique handkerchiefs to give to each bridesmaid to hold with their bouquets, this was special because it matched what I was using as my “Something Old” my great grandmothers handkerchief, which was attahced to my bouqet as well. I had so much help from friends and family the weel of the wedding putting everything together, finishing last minute crafts projects that came up, it really made the whole process extra special and personalized. There was not one thing the day of that I had not planned with friends or family, seeing it all in real life as opposed to just the picture I had in my head was way more awesome that I could ever have imagined it to be.

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Glamour & Grace’s Favorite Free Fonts

Megan — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:16:16 +0000

I have had a few people lately ask me about the fonts I use here on Glamour & Grace, so today I have gathered a list of my favorite ones! Since starting the blog, I have become a self proclaimed font addict and I have a confession to make: I have never paid for a single font. I have over 500 fonts on my computer and they were all freebies! There are certainly some amazing fonts out there that you can pay for, but I have always found a free one that will do the job just as well. So here they are: 60 of my all time favorite FREE fonts! I hope you see a few of your choice fonts, as well as find some new ones to love!

Centeria Script | Channel | Chopin Script

Forelle | Fortunaschwein |Freehand591

Grand Hotel | Great Vibes | Gruenewald VA | Hagin Caps Thin | Halo Handletter

Janda Elegant Handwriting | Jane Austen | Jellyka Western Princess | Landliebe | Lavanderia

LD Shelly Script | Learning Curve Pro | Leytonstone DB | Lobster 1.3 | Lullaby

Mate SC | Matilde | Meddon | Mountain Retreat | Mr Bedfort

Princess Sofia | Raleway | Redressed

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