Sara Donaldson Studio Journal

He spotted her sitting across the way at a music venue.

He is a singer and pianist .. she, a ballet major.

Her eyes drew him in; his smile captured her heart.

A bouquet of light peach roses complimented the bride’s ballet-inspired gown.

The flower girls were told to play:

their energy was contagious as they twirled, told secrets and threw rose petals.

{Let the children involved in your day exemplify the pure innocence of love’s beginnings.}

Soft rose petals filled tea-stained music sheets for tossing.

Two deconstructed piano keyboards held escort cards.

The bare bones of the piano showcase a raw simplicity and were a reminder of the groom’s genuine creativity.

{Allow wedding guests to continuously interact with personal details to keep the focus on the bride and groom.}

The bride loves all things French: industrial zinc tables were mixed with vintage French chairs.

Her other details included hand painted white chargers, 70-year-old amber china, gold flatware,

EmersonMade linen napkins, organic moss, and tea-stained compliment tags.

Maiden Hair, Lysmachia, and Nigella (all garden flowers) were chosen for their unique feminine qualities.

The boutonnières played on the idea of joining a man and a woman in marriage:

The masculine berries + feminine lace are a perfect juxtaposition.

The six-foot altar was created with the groom’s vintage piano sheet music.

{Many of the altar’s music pages feature the groom’s beloved teacher’s handwritten notations.}

The classic, clean lines and rich blues of the vintage automobile reflected the couple’s charming interaction.

{Keep your wedding details classic, simple, you.}

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Vendors

Photography: Sara Donaldson

Design: Shannon Schultz Events

Furniture: Simple Things + Sara Donaldson’s own

Floral Design: The Enchanted Florist

Food: Linguine and Dirty Martinis

Calligraphy: Blue Eye Brown Eye

Car: 1968 Imperial Crown Coupe Mobile Director ~ Chandler Smith

Dress + Accessories: De Ma Fille Bridal

Originally published on Style Me Pretty :: visit the SMP post .. here .. and gallery .. here ..