There are so many things to love about this wedding, starting with the gorgeous yellow palette created by the bride and
{ Tara Jordan }, one of the best event coordinators in the country. From the delicate bird's nest plate holders, to the mismatched farm table chairs, the flowers by Stacey at
{ The Bloom Room }, all of it was just stunning. In fact, according to Tara, it was Mona inspired her to start
{ The Darling Bee }, her styling and prop rental company. She and her team are always finding new inventory by scouring flea markets and antique shops, so their selection continues to grow. Such a great idea. If you are looking for a vintage typewriter, antique birdcages or rustic benches for your wedding, look no further than The Darling Bee. Brilliant idea.
As for the delightful bethrothed themselves, their affection and dedication to each other was inspiring. Mona's gorgeous wedding gown was made by her mother, and John's two sons pulled the flower girl's red wagon in the processional. The emotional ceremony gave way to a raucous dance party, and these families were CRAZY with the
{ Limelight } photo booth! Some of the most absurd, hilarious, wacky shots I've seen yet. There is a great deal of room for analysis in those shots, btw, since both Mona and John are psychiatrists. You'll see what I mean.
I was lucky enough to have
{ Traci Arney } along as my co-shooter, and she captured amazing details and moments, as always -- and kept me laughing on the drive home.
Enjoy this lovely wedding, and congrats to Mona and John!
Ceremony and Reception:
{ Claxton Farm }
Event Coordination:
{ Wedding with Tara }
Flowers:
{ The Bloom Room }
Vintage Props and Details:
{ The Darling Bee }
Makeup:
{ Wendy Ballance }I love this shot of Mona with John's son just after the ceremony.
OK, things start to get a little wacky here: that's John's dad in the middle with the Lady Gaga glasses:
I'm not sure Mona saw the chalkboard before she got into the picture. Notice that the Viking is carrying a gun:
And the funniest of all: that's John's mom and John's son. Remember, he's a psychiatrist. Discuss.
Lastly, the gorgeous (and silly) Tara Jordan team, who deserve a round of applause for a gorgeous event!
