Wedding Picture Wednesday!

{ Photo courtesy of Studio Heart Photography}

Simply gorgeous.

Sweet Dreams,
A Dream Soiree

Client Shine Teaser: Hartley + Erin

You know what I love more than cake/candy/love/weddings? A sweet "how-I-met-the-one-I-love" story. Meet A Dream Soiree clients, Hartley + Erin, a sweet couple in Gainesville, Florida, who are tying the knot in October 2010.

When Erin & I first "met" (online of course!) we immediately hit it off; it wasn't until our first telephone consultation that we had a chance to speak and feel each other out (because isn't that what you're really doing?). During our call, Erin explained to me that her brother owns a restaurant in their city (score!), her brother is catering the wedding (score x2!) and that she and Hartley had met-and fallen in love-while working at her brothers' restaurant (cue "awwww!" track!).

I'm so excited about working with Erin and Hartley for their big day! I think everyone is going to fall in utter love with Erin's vision!

Here's a glimpse into their gorgeous engagement pictures! Yes, there's more to come...patience young grasshoppas! :)

{ Picture courtesy of Kate White Photography}

Congrats, Erin & Hartley!

Sweet Dreams,

A Dream Soiree

Wedding Picture Wednesday: Decor

A bride dreams about the walk down the aisle.
The decor, the lighting and the feel.
It's something about this picture that just takes my breath away. It could be the how the light is perfectly hitting the bride and her father or it could just be the beauty of the shot overall.

Either way, enjoy!

{Photography by Elton Anderson}

Sweet Dreams,

A Dream Soiree

New Blog Look: Whadya Think?

Finally, I'm able to show off A Dream Soiree's new blog look.

So whadya think? Pretty snazzy, huh?

Take a look around, get familiar with us, tell a friend or two and feel free to comment {in no particular order}!

Special thanks to my FABULOUS blog designer How Joyful!

Sweet Dreams,

Real Wedding: Blue & Yellow

Here's a gorgeous blue & yellow Texas wedding. Can I just...*swoon*?

I love pops of unusual or vibrant colors. This wedding is giving me the kind of wedding-fever dreams are made of! :)

Enjoy!

{Pictures courtesy of Kathryn Krueger}

Sweet Dreams,

A Dream Soiree

Happy Fourth of July from A Dream Soiree!

Happy Fourth of July from A Dream Soiree!

What a better way to celebrate the fourth other than showcasing a gorgeous Fourth of July wedding?

Sweet Dreams,

A Dream Soiree

ETSY Find: Bow Programs

Often times, programs are an after-thought that gets addressed the week before {or *gasp* of} the big day.

I'm all for DIY-ing programs, especially if your vision is fairly simple, but if you've waited until the last minute and are DIY-pooped, ETSY should be your BFF. Seriously. I found these cute "bow" wedding programs on ETSY and I was immediately intrigued.

So compact. So different. So simple.

The programs are bent into the shape of a bow and held together with a sturdy band. Inside is a four (4) panel program, explaining your ceremony. On the back of the panels, you're able to customize it to include a new address, a memorial tribute or even a "thank you" mention.

I'm always a fan of simple elegance and this definitely is all that and more!

See the bow programs here.

Sweet Dreams,

A Dream Soiree

Client Shine: Daniel + Nicole

I'm thankful for each and every client who places their dream day in my hands. Believe it or not, each time I meet a new couple I get butterflies; not because I'm unsure of my talents or my vision, but because I'm aware of the magnitude of my possible role in their wedding. That being said, when I fall in love with a couple-and their wedding vision-I fall hard! :)

Meet A Dream Soiree clients Daniel + Nicole, a ridiculously adorable couple who are planning a beach-themed Spring 2011 wedding.

Nicole reminds me a lot of myself: she's very hands-on and involved but realizes the necessity to actually enjoy her big day & not spend it stressing!

Well, today I received a beautiful gift in the mail: A Save the Date for Daniel + Nicole's wedding. I won't do {too much} talking...I'll let the Save the Date do all the talking!

All pictures courtesy of Shannon Nicole Smith.

Be sure to check out Nicole's fabulous blog here.

Daniel + Nicole- I'm {beyond} excited about your big day and look forward to working with you to make your Dream day a reality!

Sweet Dreams,

A Dream Soiree