Happy New Years!

Happy New Years Eve everyone! As New Years quickly approaches and we look back on the year, we also look forward to the new one and all that we will accomplish. I would like to thank you all for reading my blog, it means so much, and this coming year, I am so excited to continue to grow my blog and take on the new venture of starting Sienna Stationery!!! I hope you all have an amazing and safe New Years!

Here are a few fun photos from a New Years wedding by Clark + Walker Studio in New York.

Photographer Feature: K. Holly Photography

Laura and Jon's lovely Michigan wedding was photographed by Kristen of K. Holly Photography. Although it turned out to be a rainy day, I personally think that the rain made these photographs extra-special. I love the reflections the puddles create, and the use of the black umbrellas which give the photos interesting detail. The reception took place at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, which made for a suprisingly elegant venue, I must say. To see more of Kristen's work, visit her website here.

Wedding Preview

Tomorrow, a gorgeous rainy-day wedding.

Wedding Elements Coordinated by Pink Orchid Weddings

When I saw Chelsey and David's nautical themed Maine wedding on the blog of wedding coordinators Pink Orchid Weddings, I instantly fell in love. I know it's the middle of winter and the ground is covered in snow here in New England, but doesn't this just wedding just bring you back to the heart of summer? The wedding was photographed beautifully by Erica Lyn Photography with the help of & Unlimited Photography.

Chelsey, the bride, was the wedding planner for her wedding. She is also a Weddingbee blogger known as Mrs. Gloss. Fiona and Emilie of Pink Orchid Weddings assisted Chelsey in organizing the schedule, coordinating with her vendors, setup of all the elements, and day-of coordination.

Here's a little quote from Emilie about the wedding; "Chelsey was a bride that put personal touches on absolutely everything. She made everything from the strawberry jam favors, to the escort cards, to the s'mores dessert station. Erica Lyn of Erica Lyn Photography captured gorgeous photos of the wedding day, which started out on a steamship that stopped in the middle of Moosehead Lake for the ceremony, and ended at a lantern filled lakeside tent."

Chelsey, Fiona, and Emilie did a spectacular job of bringing this wedding to life, wouldn't you say?

Sunday Inspiration by Adrienne Gunde

How incredibly breathtaking is this photograph by Adrienne Gunde? It is so serene and perfectly inspiring.

Recipe Card #3: Rustic Winter Wedding

Recipe for a Rustic Winter Wedding.

1 part nature. 1 part comfort. 1 part homemade. A touch of vintage.

The key to a rustic winter wedding is to create a cozy, natural atmosphere. Add in plenty of touches that give a homemade feel, along with lots of floral elements that bring the guests back to nature. You want to make your guests feel comfortable and relaxed.

• The accessories. Embellish yourself with something vintage. Whether you choose a feathered hairpiece or antique-style necklace, a vintage accessory adds a definite rustic touch to your attire.



• The details. Add tons of personal touches to the venue. From pine cone escort card holders to favors consisting of homemade jam in glass mason jars, these details will be sure to give off the feel you're going for.



• The dessert. A great way to make your guests feel cozy is through the desserts. Serve winter favorites like hot cocoa with homemade marshmallows and ginger cookies. Check out our previous post on Whimsy and Spice to get more ideas.



• The flowers. This is where you will be able to incorporate a lot of natural elements into the wedding. Choose whites, browns, and greens for your flowers, and add in pieces from nature, such as small branches, miniature pine cones, etc.

Credits:
Bride & groom: Flights of Fancy. Bouquet: Blooms by Martha Andrews. Marshmallows: Whimsy and Spice. Pine cone & escort card: unkown.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays, everyone! I can't believe it is already Christmas Eve... December flew by so quickly, as it always does! I'm signing off for the holiday, but I wish you all happy holidays filled with love, laughter, and happiness.

Here are some inpsiring holiday photos from Bash Eco Events. Enjoy!

Photographer Feature: Open Air Photography

I love the elegance of this wedding photographed by Katie Stoops at Open Air Photography. Plenty of classic touches bring such charm to this wedding, and I just love the naturalness of it. To see more from Open Air Photography, visit their website here.

Wedding Preview

A natural, elegant wedding tomorrow.

Wedding Cakes by Maisie Fantaisie

How unbelievably GORGEOUS are these cakes by English cake designer May Clee-Cadman of Maisie Fantaisie? I was just blown away when I saw the stunning gallery of cakes on Maisie Fantaisie's website. I so love cakes with ribbon bands and floral touch, so these cakes really hit the spot with me. If you want to see more from Maisie Fantaisie, visit their website here.

Sunday Inspiration by Erin Hearts Court

So, I have come to the conclusion that I would like to keep Sundays a simple day to relax and enjoy friends and family. Because of this, I've decided to make Sundays here on Sienna Wedding "Sunday Inspiration" days.

Today's Sunday Inspiration comes from the incredibly talented photographers over at Erin Hearts Court. Isn't this just stunning?

Floral Arrangements by Bumble Bee Landing

I'm just loving these floral arrangements done by Bumble Bee Landing, a florist based oustide of Boston. The photography was taken by Shang Chen Photography. That fuschia bridesmaid's dress just compliments the flowers so perfectly, doesn't it?