AYE Weddings - Erin & Phil

A stunning fall day at the Mayowood Stone Barn.  Erin and Phil said "I Do" in the Loft under string lights and chandeliers.  Family and friends enjoyed a cocktail hour followed by dinner dancing and fun in the barn. Amazing floral by Modern Design & Concepts. Brianna Rannells captured the day beautifully in photos.

The beautiful bride!

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Can we all just pause for a moment and revel in the beauty of this wild fall bouquet from Modern Design & Concepts?!

Mr. and Mrs. sat at a long family style head table with a raised platform covered in fall foliage and flowers in weathered barnwood boxes.  A mix of wood and mercury glass maintained the rustic, elegant autumn look. 

Family wedding photos displayed with love atop the baby grand piano in the Blacksmith Shop.

Wedding Programs by Ardently Yours Events.  Vintage suitcases make a cool card box.

September 29, 2013

Erin & Phil

Venue: Mayowood Stone Barn

Photos: Brianna Rannells Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Ardently Yours Events

Floral & Decor: Modern Design & Concepts

April Showers

We've all heard the saying; "April showers bring May flowers..."  Well, I'm getting ready for my first wedding of the year at a barn, where there the ground is still a little snowy and gravel roads are still a lot mucky.  And a chance for a little rain.  Not ideal conditions for high heels. 

But, no need to panic.  Rain on your wedding day is supposed to be good luck!  At least that is what they told me on my April wedding day...

I say, make it an excuse to accessorize and come out with some awesome pictures.  I love a cute rain boot photo, especially when it can introduce some fun colors or patterns. 

Check out these bridal parties rockin' the rain boots:

www.weddingchicks.com

Purple argyle rain boots?!  Sign me up.

 http://eventdecorator.com

And these ladies' boots look like they actually got some use!

http://www.boho-weddings.com

Now, rain or shine, we have the umbrella...an obvious and perfect accompaniment to rain boots.

Oh my goodness...these people are totally getting soaked and look like they are having a great time...must be the cool umbrellas. ;)

These photos are from Bella Umbrella, a lovely little site where you can rent or buy vintage parasols and super fun umbrellas.  www.bellaumbrella.com 

www.bellaumbrella.com 

Alright, admittedly, this is not a rainy day, but let's focus on the gorgeous umbrellas and how they amp up this picture.  It just wouldn't be the same without them.

http://rebekahwestover.blogspot.com 

Now I'm going to pull my favorite aqua blue rain boots out of the closet and get ready to set up a beautiful wedding tomorrow.  And no matter the weather or outdoor conditions; there will be lots of love, family and friends surrounding a sweet couple on Friday, and that is the most important thing of all!  

What advice would you share with a bride anticipating a rainy wedding day?

A New Launch!

We are so thrilled to launch our new brand Ardently Yours Events; the new savvy wedding company in Rochester, MN.  We specialize in Full Wedding Planning, Day of Wedding Coordinating and Design of Invitations and Printed Details.

What does Ardently Yours mean?

Ardently means doing something with passion and a fire.  We want to make sure that each detail is undeniably about you.  We want your wedding to speak to your guests of you as a couple and leave them talking about your event long after the night is through. 

We are creating events that are Ardently Yours.  It's like your wedding with a fire lit under it!  (We would be the fire!)

Also, we love what we do so much that this name also conveys how we feel about being a part of your special day.  We are most emphatically in your corner.  We are ardently yours!  I've often joked with my clients that once they hire me, I'm all in; they pretty much own me for the day.  When we get involved it is all systems go and we are here to support, inform, encourage and help.

We are thrilled for a very big year in 2013!

With no further ado, we present our new website:  www.ardently-yours.com!