{Pink & Ivory San Francisco Wedding} Ava & Sercio

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

Welcome to the first real wedding feature of 2014!  & we are starting the year right with a San Francisco charmer.  Set against the unbeatable backdrop of San Francisco, this wedding is a feast for the wedding-loving eyes.  Just wait until you see the grandeur of the Palace Hotel with its incredible glass-domed ceiling!!  IQphoto Studio shows us the beauty:

Ava & Sercio got married on sunny August 24, 2013 in San Francisco, California.  Their romantic wedding played out against the magnificent backdrop of San Francisco.  The wedding started with a formal ceremony at a majestic church.  Then they took their love to the streets of San Francisco, where hugs & kisses were stolen at every street corner.  A cultural "Sofreh Aghd" proceeded the traditional reception held at the elegant Palace Hotel.  The Garden Court, featuring an amazing, intricate glass-domed ceiling, looked absolutely gorgeous with perfect lighting & lovely pink & ivory centerpieces.  It was a fabulous setting for eating, drinking & celebrating!  

My Favorite Moment: The "Sofreh Aghd" is my favorite moment.  I love it when couples incorporate their history & culture into their wedding.

My Favorite Detail:  The glass-domed ceiling- what an opulent setting for a wedding!!

Congratulations, Ava & Sercio!

VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: IQphoto Studio  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Reception Venue: Palace Hotel, San Francisco

{weddings} hello, winter weddings

Winter is here in all its glory!  All its cozy, romantic glory.  We're already several beautiful snowstorms into winter in my little corner of the world.  & with winter, come one of my very favorite things- winter weddings!

You may or may not realize that winter weddings are my absolute favorite.  I find winter so romantic because my husband & I met, got engaged & got married in winter.  While winter weddings are getting more & more love, I still find the coverage a bit short compared to the other seasons.  I even find the winter wedding submissions for this blog are few & far between.  Grab a cup of salted caramel hot chocolate (my new love!) & be prepared to enjoy lots of winter wedding magic in the coming weeks!  


Photography: Carmen and Ingo Photography via

{Holiday 2013} Happy New Year!

 

Wishing you & yours good times, good cheer & a happy new year!

Happy 2014 from Koru Wedding!!!

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{Holiday 2013} Merry Christmas!

wishing you & yours peace, joy & cheer!

Merry Christmas from Koru Wedding!

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{Holiday 2013} reindeer cheer cards

 

 

I didn't make Christmas cards for our family & friends this year.  In fact, I couldn't even get it together to send boxed or printed Christmas cards & I ordered New Year's cards instead.  But I digress.  Happily, I did get to flex my creative muscles this holiday season!

Back in November, I committed to the Brooklyn Bride Annual Holiday Card Swap for the third year in a row.  I couldn't let down the creative ladies on my list.  I hauled out my natural card stock, various stamps & ink pads, & whipped up the snowy scene above.  You can't tell in the photo but the sweet reindeer is embossed in a sparkly gold for an extra special touch.  All in all, I was happy with my festive, wintery creation!

& that, my Koru family & friends, is a wrap for Koru Wedding in 2013.  It's high time for a holiday break!  After sneaking in a holiday wish or two, I'll be back on January 2 with regular blogging.  On behalf of Koru Wedding, I wish you & yours a Merry Christmas! 

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{Festive DIY Christmas Wedding rerun} Erica & Dan

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

With Christmas one week away (where is time going?!), today is the perfect day to rerun this holiday cheer wedding.  It's definitely worth another look.  Imagine a wedding with poinsettias, holly & candy canes!  Here to show us every festive delight is Michelle Zahn Photography:  

When Erica & Dan got engaged, there was no other choice for the Bride than a holiday wedding.  At last, she could combine her love for Dan & for Christmas by creating a festive, beautiful wedding.  They set the wedding date for December 15, 2012 in Westminster, Maryland.  The Bride chose her favorite Christmas things & began to incorporate them into her DIY holiday wedding.

The Bride & Groom got married in a traditional Lutheran ceremony at Grace Lutheran church.  The Bride made ceremony programs decorated with holly that complimented the church's beautiful Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, garland & white lights.  She carried a full bouquet of red roses made holiday-style with red berries & greenery.  Near a towering Christmas tree, the Bride & Groom became husband & wife.

Much more holiday joy was to come at the reception at St. John's Portico.  Lovingly made by the Bride, the red poinsettia centerpieces brought the holiday-style to the reception.  The four-tier round wedding cake featured poinsettias cascading down its side & a glittery red monogram on top.  The favors were (what else?) candy canes displayed in red & green buckets.  In this festive fashion, the Bride & Groom celebrated their marriage!

My Favorite Moment:  The Groom's nephew walking down the aisle with the "Uncle Dan here comes your Erica!" sign.  Precious.

My Favorite Detail: I'm loving the bright red bridal bouquet with the holiday touches of berries & greenery.

Congratulations, Erica & Dan!

VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: Michelle Zahn Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Second Photographer: Danielle Cover Photography  /  Ceremony:   /  Reception: St. John's Portico  /  DJ: TS Productions  /  Hair Stylist: The Spa at Roop's Mill