Oh So Chic Wedding & Event Planning: adam and shawna photography

About Barbara: Born and raised in Indiana; Attorney turned foodie blogger. Check out her blog (I've personally tasted her food and it's delish!) www.barbaracooks.com

About Martin: Born and raised in Austria; Graphics Programmer in Video Games

How they met: eHarmony (Like so many of our couples, I love it!)

The Planning:

It was such a great experience working with Barbara & Martin. I initially met them at a bridal show where I had a booth set up. I recall speaking with them very briefly but received an e-mail from them the very next day wanting to schedule a meeting with me. We met within the same week and discussed their wedding plans. Immediately I knew I wanted to be their planner and was really hoping they decided that they wanted me to assist with their special day. Luckily for me they did and the planning and decor discussions began. They wanted pink, pink, pink, a hint of green and help pulling the details together. The end result ended in a beautiful, fun, exciting and pink affair to remember!

The dapper groom and gorgeous and spunky bride!

The couple sawed a log in lieu of a unity candle or sand ceremony. Sawing of a log is an Austrian tradition (In Germany after the wedding bride and groom have to saw a log in half working together. This is called "Baumstamm sägen" {"tree log sawing"}. It should show how they are going to solve problems in their life. Be sure to watch the video at the end of the post to see how cute they worked together on accomplishing this.

Loved these programs the bride custom designed herself!

The fabulous Nancy Stevens rocked all of the floral elements!

From Austria with Love from Rafael Pires Films on Vimeo.

Wishing Barbara & Martin everlasting love and happiness!

Vendor Line up:

Photography: Adam & Shawna Photography
Videographer: Rafael Pires
Wedding Planning & Design: Oh So Chic Wedding & Event Planning
Cake: Flour Power
Make up: Chandra Campos Make up Artistry
Hair: Nancy Vestal
Venue: Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Flowers: Nancy Stevens Wedding Flowers
Photobooth: ShutterBooth
Caricature Artist: Caricatures by Dave
DJ: Injoy Entertainment
Candy Buffet: Tasty Tables

When Stefani first called me to inquire about my services I knew she going to be a ton of fun to work with. She was very specific about her needs and expectations. She explained to me how her and her husband Linzie had been married for 17 years and that when they married it was a simple ceremony at the courthouse. She told me that they were originally going to try and do a vow renewal celebration at their 15 year anniversary but how that had come and gone. She stated that life is too precious and she didn't want to wait for year 20. I met with Stefani & Linzie at their home and we began to discuss the details of the event. We hit it off immediately and I knew this would be a planning experience to remember.

The "theme" of the celebration was known as "The Journey". This was symbolizing all of the many experiences, good times and bad and roads traveled by this beautiful couple. The decor was the most important aspect of the event for Stefani and she truly wanted their guests to enjoy a fun and exciting experience. She was all about the bling. Anything that sparkled, gleamed or shimmered was incorporated amongst the eggplant, victorian lilac, silver and black colore pallette. We incorporated the journey theme through the custom logo that Jenn from Pink Star Designs created. The wedding included a red carpet welcome with a custom photo backdrop and tray passed champagne. Some of the delectable delights guests enjoyed were a crab cake station and purple margarita punch cocktails affectionately named "Love & Happiness". The wedding also included: Two areas of lounge furniture, a candy buffet, custom white oval dance floor, crystal encrusted tables and bar, a second photo booth, bedazzled bon bon chocolate favors and more. It was truly an affair to remember.

Enjoy the photos and the highlight video below!

A special greeting for the wedding guests as they arrived to the hotel.

The couples youngest son looking on with excitement as his mother walks down the aisle.

DIY place card frames made by the bride.

Custom candy buffet

So sweet..

The cake was amazingly beautful and breathtaking

They are truly a wonderful couple and the epitome of what true love means. Stefani & Linzie, Wishing you many more years of happiness on your journey!