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Design / Vibe / Vision Classy, traditional, and timeless with touches of New Orleans and Texas to incorporate their families, as well as references to American Airlines (where they both met).

The Planning Design / Vibe / Vision The overall vision for our wedding was to allow our guests to experience the love we have for the mountains. Most of our guests have never been to Colorado. So when it came time to decide on where to get married, it seemed fitting to choose the same state where we had our first trip together as well as where David proposed. Come wedding day we wanted the mountains to be the main “decor” with touches of natural floral hues. Looking back, the vibe for that day was love in the mountains.

Design / Vibe / Vision Immersing ourselves in the love story of Alina and Pavel, we discovered that their future family has a guardian guiding them, and it is a wild cat. Alina’s favorite animal is the panther, while Pavel is a Leo by zodiac. The symbol of the trendy lounge bar in Toronto where the couple met is a leopard, which the couple learned about with pleasant surprise during the concept presentation. Wild cats, known for living in prides, create a close-knit family unit led by a dominant leader. Since Alina decided to take her husband's surname after their marriage, the wedding was beautifully named "The Levin’s Pride". In developing the designs and sketches for the project, we harnessed the limitless possibilities of AI. Our goal was to create entirely new visuals that seamlessly blend Africa with Italy, the tropics with European architecture, and the past with the future.

The Planning Design / Vibe / Vision Romance, elegance and delicate details was the overriding theme for this pretty summer wedding. Taylers' vision for her wedding included an elevated garden look mixed with sophisticated elegance. An abundance of soft and pretty florals were an important part of the design.

Design / Vibe / Vision Early in the planning process, we each wrote down our top 3 goals for our wedding and were pleasantly surprised when we realized we wrote down the exact same things: a fun time, good food and a beautiful view. We decided on the Adler Planetarium early on and knew that we wanted our design to complement and enhance an already beautiful venue with a city and lakefront view. We kept our decor simple and timeless, with black and white as our main colors and touches of gold to add a classic elegance. Our wedding was relatively small at 72 guests so we wanted lots of candles to create an intimate feeling. Our wedding took place at the Adler Planetarium, where Holly spent a significant amount of time volunteering during high school. We both love space and science and wanted to get married somewhere that represents the pursuit of knowledge that we both value. In this regard, we felt the planetarium represented our values and beliefs better than a traditional church setting. Holly’s experience volunteering at the Adler Planetarium was also the basis of her college essay to UChicago (which is known for its quirky essay prompts), where the couple met! The beautiful view of the city skyline and lakefront made the Adler Planetarium the perfect venue. We chose the University of Chicago campus for our portrait location because we met while we were college students there. We both had a wonderful experience as students at UChicago. In addition to meeting each other there, we both met some of our closest friends on campus, including our officiant, Neaka Mohtashemi. The ivy covered, neo-Gothic architecture was a beautiful backdrop for our photos. As we took our photos, we were also able to reminisce on all the early memories of our relationship.

The Planning The Inspiration For this wedding editorial, we wanted to create a visual narrative that felt like a nod to modern art. The sculptural florals were a major centerpiece of this concept, adding an architectural dimension to the setting. Each arrangement was designed to play with shape and form, creating a sense of movement and depth that drew the eye and added an unexpected element to the overall vibe.

The Planning Design / Vibe / Vision The wedding exuded a timeless and elegant charm, with white flowers gracing every corner of the venue. From the bride's bouquet and the chuppah to the exquisite table decorations, the floral arrangements added a touch of purity and sophistication. The reception was imbued with an intimate allure, beautifully illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight scattered throughout the space.

The Planning The Inspiration For this shoot we wanted to fuse a classic wedding day look with bright spring tones. Keeping in mind couples who love a classic wedding Elle Loren Co. created a romantic, timeless design that mixed nude and ivory tones with reds, peach and burnt oranges for color. The tone was set first with an elegant wedding invitation suite with a romantic design, soft, pastel palette and painted details. The ceremony itself was more classic with softer floral tones, but opted for an elevated dais rather than a traditional arch to modernize the setup. The shoot ended with a timeless reception on the Clifton’s front lawn, but threw in the popular, modern trend of swapping a cake cutting for a champagne tower!

Design / Vibe / Vision Inspired by Martha’s Vineyard and the many trips the couple has taken to the island, Maggie and Sal hosted an effortless wedding in the gardens. It was imperative for the couple that their venue could feel like “home” for more than just one night. Lambert’s Cove not only offered a space with plenty of lodging for their guests, but it also included a storybook setting on Martha’s Vineyard. Painted white fences, stone hedges, and arbors charmed their photo reel. Opting out of floral arrangements, the English Garden ceremony made for the most unique wedding aisle of live botanicals. The couple met at the end of the live blossoming aisle, where a pergola stood, overgrown with natural greenery. Fulfilling a lifelong dream of Maggie’s, her father officiated the ceremony. Most of their day embraced a relaxed and handmade feel. Maggie did her own hair and makeup as she tucked a few white flowers organically into her soft chignon. She also designed all of the paper goods and signage for the event. Charmed reception tables were set with blue glassware, bud vases, and dainty white and blue flowers. And for a full-circle moment, the hip-hop artist from the couple’s fateful first meeting even performed that night!

Design / Vibe / Vision The wedding beautifully honored the bride's Italian heritage, drawing inspiration from the effortless elegance of an Italian dinner party. Central to this vision was the art of duality. Mismatched textured linens, whimsical string lighting, and an open floor plan created a cozy, lived-in ambiance, while the blue ceramic plates, sophisticated bar design, and other refined details offered a polished touch. The couple’s goal was to ensure guests felt both comfortable and captivated by the beauty surrounding them. To achieve this, a gelato cart, a cigar roller, and waterside furniture were incorporated into the festivities. Personalization and attention to detail were key elements of the design, evident in features such as hand-held fans at the ceremony, deckled paper accents, and a custom dance floor. Above all, what resonated most with both the couple and their guests was the palpable sense of love that defined the day. The vision couldn't have been achieved without the help of an incredible designer Sincerely Ambrosia