Country Chic meets Elegant English Garden Wedding at The Country Club in Pepper Pike
January 10, 2017
Planning, Design & Coordination by Valarie of Kirkbrides
Band: The Avenue
Cake: Luna Bakery
Ceremony Venue: Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights
Favors: Archie's Hough Bakery
Floral Décor: The Budding Tree
Hair and Makeup: Erica Snodgrass, Beauty Therapy
Lighting: Cleveland Music Group
Linens: L'Nique
Photography and Videography: Imagen Photography
Reception Venue: The Country Club
Rentals: All Occasions Party Rental
Stationery: Sobella Paper Boutique & Blue Envelope Boutique
I received a call from Beth, mother of the bride, on a spring day about 18 months prior to this wedding. She had been referred to us from numerous families in her circle of friends whose weddings we have planned. As soon as we met, the three of us (bride, mom and myself) hit if off right away! I have to point out that this family is one of the kindest and heartfelt families I have ever had the privilege of working with. The people I meet through this job continue to be such a blessing.
Sarah and Nate met as young children, as their parents have been friends for years and years! For her wedding, Sarah was inspired by the beauty of the French countryside. We utilized many pictures over the year and a half of planning focusing on kraft paper style, garden floral tablescapes, lush bouquets, decadent dessert tables, stunning favors and decor for every room of the club.
As we had a lot to decorate, there were a lot of decisions to be made. First, at the church we went with classic lush white hydrangea to adorn the aisles. The initial wreathes hanging on the church doors were a magical addition to this wedding! At the country club for the reception, we used a combo of large farm tables for the head table decked out with a lush arrangement of floral form The Budding Tree. A special aspect of this celebration was that years earlier, Sarah's parents celebrated their own nuptials at the same club, with Nate's parents in attendance! Seeing them sitting in front of that huge bay window looking out to the club's top notch golf course was nothing short of magical!
Our place settings with custom kraft menu bags from Sobella Paper Boutique and Blue Envelope Boutique with silver chargers from L'nique added a beautiful touch to a classic wedding day. As the guests moved into the living room for dessert and dancing, the lighting and band stage decor set the tone for a lively evening. This dessert table, cake and pink petal and peony linen combo is one of my favorites! The pink petal linen from L'nique definitely speaks to my heart.:)
A huge heartfelt highlight of the wedding included having Sarah's brother walk her sisters down the aisle. They were so excited to be the honorary "flower girls" and I am pretty sure there was not a dry eye in the sanctuary that day. It was truly one of the most special and heartwarming moments I have experienced at a wedding. It exemplifies pure love and the strength of a wonderful family.
Congratulations to Sarah and Nate - and thank you for having Kirkbrides be such a big part of your wedding planning and day!
Good morning Valarie,
I received a call from Beth, mother of the bride, on a spring day about 18 months prior to this wedding. She had been referred to us from numerous families in her circle of friends whose weddings we have planned. As soon as we met, the three of us (bride, mom and myself) hit if off right away! I have to point out that this family is one of the kindest and heartfelt families I have ever had the privilege of working with. The people I meet through this job continue to be such a blessing.
Sarah and Nate met as young children, as their parents have been friends for years and years! For her wedding, Sarah was inspired by the beauty of the French countryside. We utilized many pictures over the year and a half of planning focusing on kraft paper style, garden floral tablescapes, lush bouquets, decadent dessert tables, stunning favors and decor for every room of the club.
As we had a lot to decorate, there were a lot of decisions to be made. First, at the church we went with classic lush white hydrangea to adorn the aisles. The initial wreathes hanging on the church doors were a magical addition to this wedding! At the country club for the reception, we used a combo of large farm tables for the head table decked out with a lush arrangement of floral form The Budding Tree. A special aspect of this celebration was that years earlier, Sarah's parents celebrated their own nuptials at the same club, with Nate's parents in attendance! Seeing them sitting in front of that huge bay window looking out to the club's top notch golf course was nothing short of magical!
Our place settings with custom kraft menu bags from Sobella Paper Boutique and Blue Envelope Boutique with silver chargers from L'nique added a beautiful touch to a classic wedding day. As the guests moved into the living room for dessert and dancing, the lighting and band stage decor set the tone for a lively evening. This dessert table, cake and pink petal and peony linen combo is one of my favorites! The pink petal linen from L'nique definitely speaks to my heart.:)
A huge heartfelt highlight of the wedding included having Sarah's brother walk her sisters down the aisle. They were so excited to be the honorary "flower girls" and I am pretty sure there was not a dry eye in the sanctuary that day. It was truly one of the most special and heartwarming moments I have experienced at a wedding. It exemplifies pure love and the strength of a wonderful family.
Congratulations to Sarah and Nate - and thank you for having Kirkbrides be such a big part of your wedding planning and day!
A note from Sarah:
Good morning Valarie,
I wanted to send you a quick
note while we wait for our flight to Italy. Nate and I had the most
amazing day on Saturday thanks to you (and please thank your team). The
day could not have been any more perfect. You were such an amazing
support system and provided such wonderful guidance throughout our last
year and a half. We are so appreciative of all that you did to make our
wedding day so special.
I wanted to let you
know that we received the best compliments from all of our friends and
family, letting us know that it was one of the nicest weddings that they
have ever been to. Everything from the food to the decorations to the
music (boy did everyone love the band!!!!)... And for that we will be
forever grateful to you and the amazing vendors that we worked with.
You
have played such a special role in our lives over the last year and a
half and I'm sad that it is all over but can't wait to officially thank
you for all of your hard work. It was literally the best day of our
lives!
I hope you are able to get some rest
and we wish you all of the best. I have an "official" thank you note
that I'll get in the mail when we get home but didn't want to leave
without profusely thanking you!
Lots of love and appreciation!
Sarah and Nate
photo credit: Aster and Olive
We are hiring an Assistant Wedding Coordinator!
We are looking for an enthusiastic
person interested in weddings and events to join our wedding coordination
team. The ideal candidate will have
e-mail access, a cell phone, a driver’s license, ability to map out directions
to new places they haven’t been before, a responsible, a motivating attitude and a
cheerful, enthusiastic and helpful personality.
All weddings take place on Saturdays with occasional Fridays and Sundays so candidate must be available on the weekends. The job does require physical ability to be on your feet for long periods of time. Creativity and knowledge of wedding etiquette a plus.
All weddings take place on Saturdays with occasional Fridays and Sundays so candidate must be available on the weekends. The job does require physical ability to be on your feet for long periods of time. Creativity and knowledge of wedding etiquette a plus.
What you will be doing: assisting Kirkbrides
lead planners on wedding days, help with wedding setup, directing guests,
managing vendors, communicating the wedding itinerary to everyone to keep day
organized, loading up gifts and other leftover items, having fun and seeing a
beautiful and happy day take place!
Please send resume and e-mail
indicating why you are interested to Valarie Kirkbride Falvey at valarie@kirkbrides.com. Interviews will take place in January!
Learn more about us! Website: www.kirkbrides.com
Planning, Design & Coordination by Katie of Kirkbrides
Band: TCB
Cake: Luna Bakery
Ceremony Music: Sonata Strings
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Kirtland Country Club
Cocktail Hour Music: Steel Drums
Floral Décor: Artisans Floral Design
Hair: Leah Oravec
Invitations: Patra Designs
Lighting: Rock The House
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linens
Makeup: Cleveland Bridal Makeup Co.
Officiant: Rev. Jeanne Leinbach
Stationery: Read Lanctot
Tent: Everything Tented
Transportation (Bridal Party): A-1 Mr. Limo
Transportation (Guest Shuttles): A Touch of Class
Cam and Wes met at The Island School in the Bahamas so a
classic, tented wedding at Kirtland Country Club with a Bahamian flair was the
perfect setting for their nuptials. The sailcloth tent from Everything Tented
provided a stunning backdrop for a summer wedding in Cleveland.
The bride and groom chose the putting green looking out
toward a gorgeous oak tree for their ceremony, a never-before used area of the
grounds. This allowed for an epic
processional from the Clubhouse to the green, accompanied by the beautiful
sounds of Sonata Strings of Cleveland Music Group.
After the ceremony, guests moved to the patio of the Club
where they were greeted with delicious hors d’oeuvres, a signature cocktail of
dark ‘n’ stormys, and steel drums provided by Jeff Neitzke of Cleveland Music Group. The beer boat was filled
with Kalik, a Bahamian beer, and the Bahamian Androsia batik linens
and custom corn hole set transported guests to a relaxed island oasis in the
middle of Ohio!
Upon entering the tent for dinner, you couldn’t miss the bright,
fresh floral arrangements by Cindy Hollister of Artisans Floral Design which
popped in their crisp color palette of bright to light pinks and corals. Classic bistro lighting provided by
Rock The House naturally lit the space.
Event Source provided lovely clear china, allowing the
stunning Casablanca linens from La Tavola to shine. Guests dined on a brilliantly curated menu of fresh flavor
profiles inspired by the culinary delicacies of the Bahamas.
As always, the semi-naked cake from Luna Bakery was stunning
and tasted just as amazing as it looked!
The cake topper was perfect for the theme of the evening – two fish
kissing!
Thanks to the energy and charisma of the band, TCB, the
dance floor was packed all night!
I truly have never seen so many guests out on the dance floor at the end
of an evening! Luckily guests were able to refuel with a late night snack from
Chik-Fil-A, the groom’s favorite, and Mitchell’s Ice Cream!
This gorgeous wedding and all of its details were carefully
captured by Hunter Harrison of Hunter Photographic. Just looking at the photos brings back all of the excitement
and memories of a lovely wedding day!
See more details and photos of this wedding on Style Me Pretty!
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