Jennifer Carroll Events Blog

{We're Inspired By} Old World Details

Happy Wednesday! We're off and running this season, with so many fabulous brides to design for-- and, let's be honest, nothing is more fun than designing for a group of brides with a wide range of ideas and concepts. Our first up is a Memorial Day wedding at Keswick for D.C.-based bride Lauren. She and her fiance Max have incorporated some Old World charms into their wedding design, and the results are regal and elegant. We just finished a mock-up of the reception decor this past weekend, and we're pleased that Lauren gave us the green light on our designs {we're also so lucky and excited to collaborate with Pat and Sherry of Pat's Floral Designs and Meghan of Shindig Events, along with the lovely Keswick staff and the Skyline Tent Co.}.

Some images of inspiration for our designs behind Lauren and Max's grandiose reception:

{via johnpratt.com}

{via eaudrey.com}

{photo by Jen Fariello}

Enjoy the gorgeous spring day!

-Jennifer & Stephanie

Style Me Pretty features...

... Jen Fariello Photography and Shawn Cossette of Beehive Events! As always, we're thrilled when our fabulous friends get the recognition they deserve and we feel so lucky when we get to collaborate with Jen and Shawn. Shawn hosted a pretty springtime Bridal Bouquet design session for a bridal party, allowing her bride to really have some input on our bouquet. The group turned it into a party and Jen took some gorgeous pictures-- what a fun way to throw a shower!

{photos by Jen Fariello}

We couldn't think of a better way to spend a springtime afternoon-- beautiful flowers, good friends, and some design savvy! Kudos to Jen and Shawn and congrats on the Style Me Pretty Facebook feature!

Happy Friday!

-Jennifer & Stephanie

{We're Inspired By...} Reese and the Pink Gown

Did you hear about Reese Witherspoon's secret and sudden second wedding at her ranch in Ojai a few weekends ago? Once the media caught word of it, every magazine and blog was abuzz with speculation about what she would wear and how the wedding would be styled. We're finally getting glimpses of the star's (second) Big Day getting hitched to agent Jim Toth, and People just released a photo of her PINK custom-made Monique Lhuillier dress. The gown was gorgeous and we are so excited to see Reese on the cusp of new trends.

{photo by People via www.fashionista.com}

Reese and Monique went right in making the gown a subtle pink instead of an in-your-face hot pink. We love the sash and the neckline-- and kudos to the bride for going with a soft, natural hair style. It's a perfect look for a Southern bride!

We love incorporating pink into our color palettes-- some of our recent brides have used pops of pink in their bouquets, bridesmaids dresses, or ceremony decor. A pink satin ribbon lining the aisle? Yes please! Pink floral details on a tired cake? Yum! A pink custom drink? Perfection. You certainly don't have to put pink in the center of attention, a la Reese, but you should never be afraid to include it somewhere in the big picture.

Happy Wednesday! Enjoy the spring day!

-Jennifer & Stephanie

{Inspirations for A Spring Fling}

It was such a gorgeous day here in Charlottesville-- it got up over 80 degrees!-- and spring was definitely in the air, from our home base out in Afton all the way to the Grounds of Mr. Jefferson's University. We're completely biased, of course, but Central Virginia is definitely the place to be to experience spring time beauty. That being said, we rounded up a few of our favorite spring things in a green, white, and cream color palette to inspire our current projects...

 

Happily Ever After by JCarroll

 

Doesn't spring just make your heart swoon? We love mixing and matching rustic elements with high fashion and this season is just the time to do it.

Happy Monday!

-Jennifer & Stephanie