Brown Events - Beach Bride

Styled Shoot | Chillin’ By The Calvert Cliff

By Jenn

We know how excited you are for your big day (we are too!), but stress during planning is inevitable (sorry to tell you!). Today’s shoot by Ashley Maynard Photography, however, tells us that it’s totally okay to take a moment for yourself when the whirlwind of wedding planning becomes overwhelming. A morning walk through still woods, a secluded beach, sheer soaring cliffs, and rolling fog gave the perfect backdrop for creativity on this warmer than usual winter morning. Check it out! We hope you find inspiration and enjoyment!

A good book, a glass of wine, and the serenity of the ocean were the essentials of this shoot.

Heed This Advice

My advice is to just relax and enjoy the day! Don’t worry about the little things, but simply revel in your new union and know that no one will remember anything but how in love you two were!

From The Photographer
Hello, I’m Ashley, a lifestyle portrait photographer located in Northern Virginia. I love to tell a complete story with my sessions, and style them around a feeling, rather than things like a dress, florals, or model. While the little details are so important, and really pull a story together, the emotion is what sets it apart.

Vendor

Photography: Ashley Maynard Photography

Beach Lighthouse Engagement Session

By Junabelle

Kailyn loves lighthouses. There’s so much beauty in it that her heart desires for the moment to come in her life where she’ll be saying yes to the man of her dreams in front of it. We’re very happy to know that her dream came true through the life of Grant. For their engagement session, they wanted to feature the most important place of their love, the beach of Michigan City, Indiana. They spent the rest of the afternoon walking in the water, chasing seagulls, and admiring the beautiful lighthouse. The night was topped off with an amazing sunset and beautiful photos brought to us by Mager Image Photography. Congratulations guys!

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Extra Special Details

It was a warm day despite it being October in Northern Indiana.

The couple was so easy to photograph because their love for one another stood out above all else.

There were seagulls everywhere along the beach, so they wanted to have a bit of fun and chase the birds.

The absolutely breathtaking moments from hanging out on the sand dunes to the view of the lighthouse over the water.

The Photographer’s Advice

When it comes to your engagement session pick a place close to your heart. It will make each and every photo mean that much more to you in the long run. Don’t be afraid to loosen up and just be yourselves for your session. If you have an idea as the client, just ask your photographer! This couple were open to many things but did specifically ask to go on the rocks and they’re some of my favorite photos.

Money Matters

$5,000 – $10,000

From the Photographer

I’m Emily Magers (pronounced like majors) and have found my dream job as a photographer. My favorite things to photograph are weddings (or any love story, really) and seniors. While seniors are fun to work with and keep me young at heart, it’s witnessing the love between two people that had me hooked in this profession. Every one of my wedding clients gets a complimentary engagement session because I feel it’s a crucial part in getting to know the couple and prepare for their big day. They get to know me and I get to know them, plus it’s less stress so we can all just hang out, take pictures, and chit chat for a couple hours. I think that’s also what sets me apart from many photographers. I’m not out to book “clients” and shoot their wedding but I’d rather make new friends and capture their truest and most genuine love story. I started my business in the small town of Loda, IL but associate mostly with Champaign area photography. I do love to travel though and explore new places, and would love to travel worldwide documenting love stories in all sorts of places. Wedding packages range from $2,200-$3,900 and travel are charged on a case by case basis. For more information visit my website at www.magerimagephotography.com.

Vendors

Photographer: Mager Image Photography
Dress Store: Dottie Couture Boutique
Dress Store: Francesca’s Boutique
Jewelry: M. J. Reed Jewelers
Other Location: Michigan City, Indiana

Vintage Glamour

By Scarlet

Alex ♥ Daniel

Today’s post features a couple who loves traveling. Their proposal is one for the books and we love every bit of it! As the bride shares,

On May 20th while on a vacation in Grece, Danny asked me if I wanted to go to dinner. I immediately said yes and he told me he had found this great little restaurant called Archipelagos. We got ready and began the short walk from our hotel to the restaurant. The restaurant was at the top of Fira, nestled along the cliff face. We were seated on the open terrace with a view of the Aegean Sea and Nea Kameni (a small volcanic island a short boat ride from Santorini). Danny had been talking for days about getting a time-lapse of the sunset in Santorini, so he brought his GoPro and set it up on the table next to us. We sat staring at the sun as it set and Danny came over and sat next to me. I grabbed his hand and, as I looked out at the oranges and pinks that littered the sky, I suddenly realized something. Danny’s hand was sweaty. Danny’s hands were never sweaty.

I looked at him and asked him why his hands were sweaty. I noticed he was nervous,holding a small, shiny object in his hand. Danny then got down on one knee, asking me to be his wife! He later told me he had gone to the Archipelagos before and knew this was where he wanted to propose. He had planned to videotape our proposal with the GoPro, so he had been telling me that he wanted to time-lapse the view for a while so I wouldn’t be suspicious. It was absolutely perfect!

Fast forward and here we are featuring their lovely big day. Beautiful shots below!

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Pieces of Advice from the Photogpraher

♥ Pay attention to the details.

♥ Spend money first on photography and venue, then on food and entertainment.

♥ Hire an event designer / coordinator.

Money Matters

$45,000 +

Vendors

Photographer: Jamie B. Photography
Event Designer: All in the Detail Design
Hair Stylist: Beauty and the Beach
Invitation Designer: Darla Marie Designs
Equipment Rentals: Found Rentals
Linens and Coverings: LUXE Linen
Cinema and Video: Miguel Garcia Studios
Jewelry: Petals and Stones
Invitation Designer: Pirouette Paper
Equipment Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
DJ: Soundwave Productions
Reception Venue: Casino San Clemente
Floral Designer: Enchanted fine florals
Musicians: Jay Sterling

Free Spirited Kind of Love

By Lauren

This central valley team of California creative partners came together to produce a styled shoot the would appeal to the couple who chase adventure and dare to be in touch with their artistic side. Between handmade dream catchers, colored glass and vintage lace blossomed a bohemian styled wedding sure to have a contagious element of wanderlust. Come on, let’s wander!

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The Styled Shoot Details

DIY Bohemian Aesthetics

A light hearted wanderlust feeling was brought to life out of this styled shoot. Hand-dipped feathers on glitters and a low-set table was randomly but beautifully arranged on assorted blankets and pillows. Rushed with exciting feels that is out of everyday routine, bohemian aesthetic was portrayed in many ways. Here, bright colors were paired with the natural surroundings to create the perfect balance of comfort and excitement.

Out of the Box Dessert Island

When it comes to the appetizer food and display do not be afraid do something out of the box or incorporate your personality into it. This appetizer table consisted of organic fruits, nuts and local cheeses staying true to Earth-conscious couples.

Wildflowers and Laces

For our bride today, laces ran down her skin whilst holding a bouquet of wildflowers. The setting sun as her background and the dreamcatcher decals made the entire scene whimsical with a touch of rustic feels.

The Photographer’s Advice

“Do not fall victim to peer pressure. Family and friends will try to sway you or believe that every aspect needs to be traditional. Be sure to follow your own path when it comes to decor planning. The important part to think about it is what will your wedding say about you and your love story? How do you want to make your guests feel? Many times people remember how they felt in a moment rather than the china used. If you’re not quite sure how to portray your unique qualities or memories in your wedding day, hire a planner to help create a concept that ﬁts you and brings you vision to life. You’ll be surprised how much relief you will have from bouncing ideas oﬀ your planner and hearing someone pull together something that you only thought was in your wildest dreams.“

VENDORS

Photographer: allison claire photography
Beauty: Alivia Daniels
Model: Brock Nettleton
Apparel: Enchanted Bridal Boutique
Event Planner: Fairy Godmother a Wedding & Event Company
Apparel: Fino’s Menswear and Tuxedo
Bakery: GhilaDolci Bakery
Model: Lindsay Nettleton
Invitation Designer: Matinae Design Studio
Cinema and Video: R&C Films
Equipment Rentals: Union Vintage Rentals
Linens and Coverings: Walker Lewis Rents
Floral Designer: White Oaks Florist

By The Surf

By Jenn

Gen ♥ TJ

This couple absolutely loves to travel! They wanted their wedding to be ‘one of their trips.’ They wanted the locale to be their theme. They knew they wanted it some place lush and green, and with delicious food from their own garden. Dusty rose and persimmon were the colour themes that matched the tropical destination. Congratulations, Gen and TJ! May the hope and dream of your marriage be as deep as the ocean. Happy Wedlock!

How It All Began

Gen & TJ worked together at a restaurant downtown San Diego. “That hot, blonde, surfer dude” was Genny’s new secret crush, and after a work Christmas celebration on a party bus they became inseparable.

TJ on the Proposal:

Gen was not expecting anything, so I gently slipped the ring on her finger one morning while she was still sleeping. When she woke up and asked what I wanted to do today, I replied that I wanted to go on a hike and be engaged to her and pointed to her hand… then we hiked to one of our favourite local spots with our dogs and that’s where I did the whole down on one knee official proposal… tears ensued.’

The Happily Ever After

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Extra Special Wedding Details

The wedding venue. Cabarete is a cute surfing town on the North Coast of Dominican Republic and is off the beaten track, just like Gen & TJ like it. They chose Natura Cabana for the boutique beachy feel, amazing food, service & unique experience.

The day after session. They drove towards the capital and stopped along the way in the countryside, making a special stop at their favorite ‘secret’ beach called Playa Diamante, for a picnic.

Top three things Gen loves about TJ: I love TJ’s constant silliness and twisted sarcasm, it’s impossible for him to be serious. I also love the fact that I am the most comfortable, in life, when I’m with him. We’ve basically grown into each other over the years. And of course, how genuine he is. This one definitely wears his heart on his sleeve.

Top three things TJ loves about Gen: She is like a beacon of light for weary soul travelers. People just love her right from the moment they meet her. She just makes people feel better. She’s also very intelligent and I couldn’t be more proud to have seen her go through nursing school and now to do what she does. She’s the strongest person I know. She’s comfortable in her own skin and also has a feisty side (to say the least) and can hold her own, which I wouldn’t have any other way.

The Bride’s Advice

I know it’s easier said than done but try to not let what other people say get in the way of YOUR wedding. This was my goal from the beginning, but I still had plenty moments of weakness. — Genny

Money Matters

$10,000 – $20,000

Vendors

Photographer: Katya Nova Photography
Event Planner: 4TW Wedding Planner
Bridesmaid Dresses: CORALIE BEATRIX
Reception Venue: Natura Cabana
Invitation Designer: The Paperberry