Real Weddings

Real Weddings: A Late Winter Rustic Wedding at The Gables at Chadds Ford Part One

August 17, 2017 by dana@cheesesteaksandsoftpretzels.com

Michael and Morgan’s wedding at The Gables at Chadds Ford in the Brandywine Valley was simply stunning. You know that we love the little details of a wedding and this wedding was full of them! To begin with, the cameo wedding silhouette wedding invitations added a romantic vintage feel to the wedding day.

The couple exchanged wedding day gifts with Morgan giving him a watch with a card saying “it’s about time I get to marry you.” They also each give their parents an inscribed handkerchief reading “today a groom, tomorrow a husband, always your son” and “today a bride, tomorrow a wife, always your daughter.” (Photographer Samantha Jay Photography did an amazing job of capturing these little details-tell your wedding photographer that you want these details captured!)

The terrace at The Gables was a perfect setting for the outside ceremony with lush gardens and a stone wall serving as an altar. We loved the chalkboard signs-such a cute, rustic touch!

Ceremony & Reception: The Gables at Chadds Ford in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Hair & Makeup: ONLO Beauty

Florist: Green Meadow Florist in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Dress: Mon Cheri by David Tutera

Photography: Samantha Jay Photography

Real Weddings: A Late Summer Wedding in Blue Bell Part Two

July 17, 2017 by dana@cheesesteaksandsoftpretzels.com

After a stunning outdoor ceremony (see it here!), Sarah and Nick hosted a reception that was equally rustic, nature-inspired, and fun! We love that they gave out wildflower seeds as wedding favors-such a simple favor that will remind the guests of their day for years to come. For a whimsical touch, the couple had guests sign a “Jenga” guestbook. (Jenga is a popular board game where 54 blocks are stacked upon each other and players remove one block at a time hoping the structure doesn’t fall. If a player removes a block and the tower falls, that player loses. With a Jenga guestbook, guests sign the individual blocks as a nice keepsake for the couple.) The final fun touch for this wedding- a “treat yoself” dessert bar sign. Love it!

Photography: Gallo Imaging
Flowers: DIY by the bride
Venue: The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park in Ambler, Pennsylvania
Caterers/Wedding Cake: Robert Fair Caterers at The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park in Ambler, Pennsylvania

Filed Under: Real Weddings Tagged With: Real Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Summer Weddings

Real Weddings: A Late Summer Nature Wedding in Blue Bell

July 13, 2017 by dana@cheesesteaksandsoftpretzels.com

Sarah and Nick found the perfect venue for a late summer wedding that was perfectly rustic and nature inspired. Besides boasting a barn to serve as the background for a first look, the Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park has over eighty acres of landscaped grounds which created so many breathtaking photo opps and provided a unique place for a ceremony.

Of course, we’re loving the flowers-the combination of pink and orange flowers combined with greens pops next to the lush grounds. Bonus though-the flowers are all DIY. The bride had been taking flower arranging classes with her mom leading up to the wedding, then visited cut-your-own flowers farms, and did the arrangements herself. How awesome is that!