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FEATURED Izzy Hudgins

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TUTORIAL Fruited Centerpiece

Undone Updo

REAL WEDDING Brittany + Paul

Q&A with a wedding photographer specializing in creative couples

GOOD TO KNOW Trends to Try

Bold + Adventurous Choices

by Meg Ruth

Survive Your Wedding

7 tips to keep your stress level

Cere + John

in check on the big day

by Tyler Rye

Signature Drink

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Dolled Up Mule

Currently Crushing

Kristine + Marcus

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by Milton Photography

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Rocks + Minerals

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Amy + Mike by Buffy Dekmar

Annabelle + Jeffrey

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LIFESTYLE Haze

Bohemian inspired fashion

STYLED SHOOT Mystic

Druzy geode and pastels

and home decor

Rich Hues Gemetric Desert

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Engagement session at White Sands

Outdoor jewel tones + fruited centerpiece tutorial

Hummingbird Wings FASHION Beautiful Berry

Soft and dramtic with floral sandals

Make-up ideas for your wedding

Feather and Fur

+ how to rock a bold lip

Botanical inspiration

Marrakech Sands

in reds and pinks

Bridal fashion + undone updo tutorial

A Glacial Elopement

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Sweet ideas for a majestic nuptial

Fluid Inspiration A water inspired workshop

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CONTRIBUTORS

Laura McCarty

W&E Photographie

Stefani Burket

Brianna Wilbur Photography

Marked

Meg Ruth Photo

Tyler Rye

The Bonafide Ginger

Sarah Villa

Brandon Wehman

Kristin Joy

La Bella Weddings

Wanderlust Photo Co.

Bridentity Crisis

Shannon Von Eschen

Michael Dyment

Buffy Dekmar

Photography

The Barefoot Stylist

Photography

Special Thanks / Laura McCarty of Marked and W&E Photographie

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Tristan & Alysse

Jeremy Harwell

Justine Milton

Design Studio South

Photography

Amanda Watson

Mackenzie Keough

Destiny Dawn

Photography

Maura Jane

Eva Williams Clark

Photography

Belle of the Ball

IZZY HUDGINS

our featured contributor

”WHAT BRIDE DOESN’T WANT TO FEEL LIKE AN

Photographer, Izzy Hudgins, brings all

AMAZING FASHION GODDESS ON THE DAY OF HER

the fantasy, drama and whimsy of fashion

WEDDING AND WHAT GROOM DOESN’T WANT TO

photography to her weddings. Her ideal

FEEL LIKE THE SEXIEST MAN IN THE ROOM?"

events are professionally styled, genuinely personalized and lots of fun. For our

IZZY HUDGINS

alchemy issue, she put her skills in action for a geode and druzy inspired photo shoot featuring fluid dresses by Carol Hannah. Always with an eye to what wedding trends are on the horizon, check out her bold trend picks in our Trends to Try. YOU CAN FIND IZZYS VOLU ME 13 CONT RIBU T IONS ON PAGES 2 0, 2 6, AND 4 6

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Your Ideal Couple in 3 Words Quirky, Adventurous, Creative

Fashion Philosophy I love an unconventional wedding dress and wish more brides would embrace it. I'd love to see more colored and patterned gowns in real weddings – what a great opportunity to find something that perfectly represents your style AND what a better investment since chances are higher you’d wear it again! Destination Dreams Being based in Savannah, Georgia, USA, I'm pretty lucky to have such beauty and history at my fingertips. But it's always fun to visit some place new. Favorite places to date: Brotherhood Winery in New York, Italy, and the surreal beauty of Utah's Salt Flats. Having severe wanderlust, I'm currently obsessed with going out West for desert, national parks and the amazing forests, coasts and fog that the PNW offer. A girl can always dream of an Italian villa, a Croatian lavender field or a Spanish winery too.

What Every Couple Should Know A great photographer will interview you in a way that allows them to get to know you on a personal level – you should do the same. You’ll be spending lots of time together and sharing some intimate life moments – so you better make sure you’re friends! Ask about the benefits of having a second photographer or doing a First Look. Go over a potential wedding day photography timeline together. All in all, no question is a bad question so make a list and ask away! Go over the contract with your photographer because many of these questions will likely be answered there. The Paradox of Pinterest It offers lots of great inspiration but can also set unrealistic expectations. The one thing to keep in mind when pinning wedding photography is that if the photo was from a real wedding instead of a styled shoot, chances are that moment happened organically. Find a photographer who you love and then trust them to document your day the way their creative eye sees it. vol 13

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BEAUTY I N S P I R AT I O N / go bold

Makeup and hair expert, Stefani Burket from The Bonafide Ginger, provides pointers to update your wedding day look.

- don't let your lips get overshadowed by your eyes. - a bold lip can be just as elegant as a neautral one, and looks especially sexy and confident. - think of your eyes and lips as accessories to dress up as much as your shoes and flowers. -use a lip stain for the the best kissable, don't leave a trace, option. -look for the lip stains that apply like a liquid lipstick and dry matte like the one shown here.

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T R END S

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MEG RUTH PHOTO

Brittany and Paulie had a whirlwind romance from across the Pacific Ocean. With Paul being from Australia and Brittany from the United States, it is hard to imagine two people so perfect for each other could meet, but on a weekend trip to Tahoe, California, something wonderful began.

Almost every guest and family member at the wedding commented it was "worth the wait". These two have both been searching for the right person and it is clear that they've found it in each other. Brittany has never been a person to shy away from adventure: in fashion, in life, or in love. Her bridal attire is sure to set a trend, then combined with gorgeous florals, hints of sparkle and a deep green suit for the groom, this wedding doesn't stop giving beautiful inspiration. R E A L

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VENDOR LOVE

EVENT PLANNER 24/7 EVENTS FLORALS ACTON CREATIVE FLOWERS | VENUE PRIVATE RESIDENCE | VIDEOGRAPHER BLAIR WEDDING STUDIO | CAKE CAKEGOODNESS MUSIC SOS ENTERTAINMENT | CATERER WOLF CREEK GRILLE

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When the stunning vistas of Zion National Park are in your backyard, it seems only natural to go there for a portrait session. It also makes for a great mini adventure a few days before the wedding as the amiable bride and groom hiked from one dramtic backdrop to another.

The lush garden wedding venue held a special sentiment with its proximity to the bride's grandfather's cemetery. Cere notes, " Sharing our big day with him made it that much more memorable." Vibrant florals popped against the hanging plants of The Garden at Tonaquint Park, and though the day started with rain, it let up just in time. R E A L

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Supplies / Floral Wet Foam

Scissors

Photography / Julianne Brasher

Wired Floral Picks

Knife

Florals / Floral Designs by Reina

Urn, Bowl, or Vessel

Flowers

Coordination / La Bella Weddings

Floral Bowl Tape

Fruits

Incorporating seasonal fruits and produce into a centerpiece adds texture, interest, and added aroma. Choosing the richest, boldest colors and grouping them together will make an elegant and modern arrangement perfect for any dinner party, holiday, or just to adorn a pretty corner in your home.

Steps / 1 | Wet the oasis fully, so that it is soaked

on either side. Once prepped, secure

the oasis inside the vessel, with floral

bowl tape. Go end to end across the

length of the bowl, and repeat

across the width.

2 | Take a green floral pick and wrap the

wire around the fruit.

3 | Intertwine the fruit and the flower

together, then pierce into the oasis.

4 | Start off with groupings of three

flowers on every point - front, back,

and sides (think of a diamond) as a

base for artistic symmetry.

5 | After you've created your base, fill in

the arrangement with other flowers and

fruit. Try cutting open some of the

fruits, like figs, for even more texture.

6 | Last but not least, add a few pops of a

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Calligraphy + Stationery / Plume Calligraphy

Hair Accessories / Blair Nadeau Millinary

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KRISTIN JOY WRITER

7 SEC RETS TO SURVIVING YOUR WEDDING DAY KEEP YOUR STRESS LEVEL (AND ATTITUDE) IN CHECK

For many brides, their big day is almost here. And while everything has likely been plotted and planned to insure the day runs perfectly, here are a few stress-busting tips just in case it doesn't go so smoothly.

1. Don’t marry yourself to anything but your partner on your wedding.

2. Accept that something will go wrong. Because (spoiler alert) it will.

Puns are corny, but this is true. Don’t marry

The thing is, you need to remember that

yourself to your ideal cake, bouquet, chup-

all the planning and preparing in the world

pah, centerpiece, accessory, anything. Yes,

can't make everything go perfectly. Bad

it's fun to put thoughtful touches into your

weather, mispronounced names, transpor-

big day that reflect you two as a couple, but

tation snafus, torn dress, far from punctual

there's a point in which you need to realize

family members, intoxicated bridal party,

that the devil IS in the details and they will

crying flower girls, and other inconviences

take over your day, for better or for worse. Re-

are always a possibility. If you can prepare

member, the bride who doesn’t ‘marry’ her-

yourself in advance that something is going

self to anything else except for her love is the

to happen that you didn't plan for, then you'll

happiest of them all.

be able to better handle it in the moment.

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3. Divorce yourself from visions of "perfect" weddings you see online.

sion is all about: the love between you and

Becoming obsessed with published weddings

grievances in private (in the bathroom or in

on blogs and in magazines is a slippery slope

the bridal suite, even the car) so that you can

into derailing your day. When you lock in on

move on with your night and revel in your

a vision, it can obscure your view of what the

happiness as you should.

your groom, not wilted spinach. Air your

wedding is really about. You will set yourself up for failure if you become obsessed with a picture, a pin, or a blog post.

5. Have a mantra and repeat it when your stress level rises. Whether it's a zen master or a celebrity who's

4. Assign someone to be your reality check on the big day.

practicing transcendentalism, many people

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your mother, your maid-of-hon-

mantra. Even after you've mentally pre-

or, or even your groom, if you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

pared yourself for all that's ahead, I recom-

likely to get upset if something goes wrong,

mend writing down a phrase or affirmation

then you should have someone prepped to

and packing it in your purse so that when

bring you back down to earth when it in-

you feel your stress level rising, you can

evitably happens. Having someone to listen

pull it out and center yourself with those

to your woes of overcooked vegetables or

words. It doesn't have to be complex or deep,

missed music cues will not only help you re-

just something as simple as "breathe" or "be

lease those feelings of anxiety, but it will also

thankful" will work. Meditate on it for a few

allow your trusted confidant to remind you

minutes and you'll feel your stress melt away.

believe in the power of a mind-centering

of the bigger picture. They can make sure that you refocus yourself to what the occa-

cont.

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6. Toast to your new life, but limit your alcohol intake.

simply taking a moment to step outside of

One nasty culprit responsible for setting off

to remember your wedding day. Do you want

crying sensors is alcohol, which should be no

it to be marred by a fight with the DJ? Or by

surprise to any girl who has gotten drunk and

worrying about running out of guest favors?

cried over something stupid back in college. I

Do you want your guests to be able to say,

cannot stress this enough: do not let yourself

“The bride looked beautiful, but the poor

get too tipsy at your wedding. Let your hair

thing was so upset.” No. No, you don’t. You

down, have a glass of Champagne or two,

didn’t spend all that money and all that time

but never lose control of yourself or your

planning just to have you and your guests’

emotions. Nobody likes a crying bride!

memories be anything less than picture

the situation and think about how you want

perfect, even if the reality wasn’t as such. And remember, in 10 years, you won’t care

7. Think about what tomorrow holds.

about the small stuff, so don’t worry about it

You can also take control of yourself by

now.

The takeaway is this: the most beautiful bride is the one who isn't stressed on her wedding day and seems to enjoy her wedding the most. She didn’t have a preconceived notion of how it should look; rather, enjoyed the process for what it was and showed up on the big day excited to marry her partner rather than focus on the centerpieces. Live in the moment and let it all go. Yes, the happiest brides accept their day for what it is and revel in the love and glow of their marriage, and thus have happier and seemingly more perfect weddings.

Kristin Joy is a freelance writer on all things weddings and the Editor of Bridentity Crisis, a humorous and helpful blog for brides on how to navigate wedding stress while staying true to themselves. On her blog, Kristin deals with all the other stuff that comes along with "the best day of your life", including advice, questions to ponder while planning, and stories from real brides who've conquered their own crisis—all in a fun, hilarious, and non-judgmental way. 80 | S M I T T E N M A G A Z I N E /

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wedding day

Straws: to preserve lipstick and minimize spilling potential

Sewing Kit: obviously

Nail Polish: clear to stop runs or seal ribbon ends and whatever color the bride is wearing to fix chips Handkerchief: also obvious, carry it with your bouquet, and handy to place under nails being polished Breath Mints: for a super fresh altar kiss

A Little Bubbly: to help calm gitters and to celebrate

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MARRAKECH SANDS style + photography/ A M A N D A W AT S O N

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Supplies /

UPDO

Curling iron or wand

Hairspray

Comb or teasing comb

Bobby pins

Photography / Amanda Watson Hair + DIY / Malorie Avaline

This style is great for every hair type and easier than it looks. It is ideal updo for a wedding or special occasion for naturally curly hair. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have naturally curly hair? No worries. Simply start with a curling iron or wand as instructed in step one.

Steps / 1 | If you have curly hair, proceed to step two.

4 | Next work towards the top of the head as

For all others, start by prepping the entire

you begin to drop the hair in smaller

head of hair with a curling wand. Spray

sections. Continue taking the curled

each strand with a prep spray or light hair

hair and adding to the deconstructed bun

spray for hold and then curl the hair in

that you have begun to create on the

opposite directions to give a more lived in

lower back of the head. With each strand

texture. Curling in opposite directions keeps

or set of strands that you add to the back

the hair from laying in the same direction.

of the style make sure that you are hiding

This creates beautiful texture. Work in

your pins. You can do this by pinning into

sections from the nape all the way up to the

your style and not laying the pins across

top of the head. Once the hair is entirely

where you are pinning.

curled you are ready to start pinning.

TIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; twisting and then pinning the hair

into place helps hair lay in the right

2 | Section off about a 1/3 of the hair from the

direction

bottom. Pin the rest up and away. Grab your

favorite bobby pins or hair pins. The thicker

5 | Create a really defined middle part. This

hair pins have more strength to help the

keeps with the Moroccan feel of this style.

style stay put.

Add a small amount of back combing at

the crown of the head. Before continuing

3 | Divide the bottom section into two sub

to pin the remaining hair back make sure

sections right down the middle. Twist each

you pull some pieces down around the face

section a little and begin to fold them over

to add a touch of romance. Sweep the

and around one another creating a

remaining hair back into the style that you

deconstructed bun. It helps to keep a hand

have built.

in place over the bun while securing with a

couple of pins. Once you have a couple of

6 | This style is not meant to be perfect. At the

pins in place you can begin to play with the

end of pinning and placing pull pieces

look of the bottom section, either pull it

apart to give this style a more undone feel.

apart to create a wider style or pin it closer

Add a Moroccan inspired hair piece for a

in if a tighter style.

touch of sophistication and glam.

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CHILLED BLOSSOMS / Floral Ice Cubes

Add these decorated cubes for a lovely focal point in a signature cocktail.

- ice cube form - edible flowers & herbs - gold rimmed coup cups - water -Prosecco or Champagne Partially fill the ice tray with water, gently place your flowers. Top off with a thin layer of water and freeze. 12-24 hours later, pour a second layer of water to fill the ice cube tray. Freeze for 12-24 hours or until completely set. Place floral cubes in a glass and top with your favorite bubbly.

RECIPE BY/ Salt, Smoke, and Hops

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Photography / Harwell Photography

Floral Design / Colonial House of Flowers

Hair + Makeup / Beyond Beautiful by Heather Catering / Salt, Smoke, and Hops

Rentals / Savannah Vintage Rentals

Decor / Paris Market

Paper Goods / Low Country Paper Co.

Dress / Ivory and Beau

Models / Lance Miles and Jennifer White

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MILTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Having an Irish wedding, Kristine fully expected some rain, and the morning delivered with a light misty drizzle. It made getting ready very cozy experience with mugs of coffee and later Prosecco. She and her bridesmaids stayed at a friend's house overlooking the bay and the groom's family home, where he was getting ready. She loved being able to look out the window knowing he was not very far away .

Family and friends from all over the world made a huge effort to attend the destination wedding. The drinks flowed, the food was amazing and once the band started everyone stayed on the dance floor until the very end. R E A L

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VENDOR LOVE

| GOWN COTTONWOOD BRIDAL

BRIDESMAID JENNY YOO | GROOM EPH APPAREL | CAKE + FAVORS MADE BY FAMILY

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amy + mike HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA

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BUFFY DEKMAR

The late spring weather in the North Carolina Highlands was just perfect for Amy and Mike's beautiful wedding. The tented outdoor ceremony complete with a tulle clad flower girl arriving in a wagon festooned with floral garland was elegant and classic. Afterwards, guests enjoyed a selection of signature cocktails, including a blackberry julep, in the venue's apple orchard .

The reception had a mix of round and farm tables all with breathtaking florals by flower genius, Amy Osaba. Even the large iron chadelier at the center of the room was draped with graceful greenery. Guests enjoyed a variety of food stations for dinner and a talented live band. In addition to cake, a variety of desserts were presented: a crown favorite, milk (with a splash of Bailey's) and cookies. The couple dashed down the steps for their grand exit as family and friends held sparklers to light up the night. R E A L

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VENDOR LOVE

MENSWEAR BLACK by VERA WANG

LINENS + RENTALS CRUSH EVENT RENTALS + PROFESSIONAL PARTY RENTALS

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING UNIQUE EVENT ELEMENTS | SIGNS PAPER TANGENT | HAIR + MUA OLD EDWARDS INN | STATIONERY + LOGO BROWN LINEN DESIGN

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annabelle + jeffrey KESWICK, ENGLAND

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GIDEON PHOTOGRAPHY

This summer wedding is nothing short of breathtaking. From the beautiful scenery of England's Lake District to the groom's immpecable style with his blue plaid suit and ascot. The classic white tent, linens and chairs are puncuated with soft yellow and green florals. To keep the evening light hearted, animals were used in lieu of table numbers to assign seats.

The bridesmaids' collection of mismatched dresses and the English tradition of wearing hats to weddings make for a stylish affair. The venue's stone building, expansive lawn, and cobblestone paths offer an abundance of backdrops for portraits. R E A L

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VENDOR LOVE EVENT DESIGN DIY FLORALS ALLYSON HIRD | VENUE LINGHOLM ESTATE GOWN AJ BRIDAL WEAR |

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fluid inspiration style/ GINNY AU

photography/ SHANNON VON ESCHEN

workshop/ ERICH McVEY

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S T Y L E TE AM Creative Direction & Styling / Ginny Au assisted by Ashley Nicole Photography / Shannon von Eschen Workshop / Erich McVey Workshop in Bend, Oregon Flowers / Ashley Beyer assisted by Brenna Williams Hair + Makeup / Amy Clarke for The Halcyon Agency assisted by Beth Level Gown / Rue de Seine from The Dress Theory Jewelry / Shop Bop Ribbon / Froufrou Ribbon Model / Jordyn Grae of Muse Models Location / Smith Rock State Park Sponsors / Fuji Film, Red Leaf Boutique and Neve Albums Film Processing / PhotoVision

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GEOMETRIC DESERT

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S T YL E T E AM Photography / Maura Jane Photography Hair, Makeup, Style & Design / Brittany Peralta Rentals / Darling Details Rug / Urban Outfitters Location / White Sands Monument

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signature drink RECIPE

DOLLED UP MULE 2 OZ BLANCO TEQUILA 1 OZ URBANO HIBISCUS GRENADINE* 1 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE 2 OZ GINGER BEER

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS, SERVED OVER CRUSHED ICE IN A TALL GLASS GARNISHED WITH HIBISCUS AND LEMON ZEST.

* To make the grenadine, toast a cinnamon stick and 2 whole cloves in a dry sauce pan. Then add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of dried hybiscus. Heat until sugar dissolves then simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool and stir in 1 tsp. orange flower water. Strain solids and store in an air-tight container.

TH ANKS T O CO L T O N B R OC K

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