Inspiration: Escort Card - Apples

Love the colors of this wedding.

This escort idea would be perfect for a summer wedding outside ... yum!




All photography by Gillett Photography

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Natalie Imhoff


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Inspiration: Top Heavy Cakes

So, I hear through my friends out on the East coast that this is the newest cake trent. Cake trends come and go, but there are always the classics.

These top heavy cakes are SO cute, and the perfect accessory to anyone's wedding ...






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Natalie Imhoff


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Inspiration: Freshly Brewed

Cute, cute, cute customized coffee and tea packet. In my opinion, if you were to do this, I would make them all tea ... to appeal to more people!



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Natalie Imhoff


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Real Wedding: Heather & Slate

I told you about my friends Heather & Slate here. I also promised pictures to come ... of course I would never lie to you :) This wedding was so much fun. We ate, we danced, we sang & it was like a high school reunion ... so fun!

SilverBox Photographers did a great job!




These centerpieces are SO popular here. You can rent them from Just Fabulous Flowers in Jeff City, Missouri




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Natalie Imhoff


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Inspiration: Bridal Hanger

What a great idea/photo op ... I wish I would have thought of this!



You can find these personalized hangers on etsy!

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Natalie Imhoff


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Congrats to Jen & Brad

Well, this is long overdue, but Congratulations to my dear friend Jen for getting engaged a couple of weeks ago! YAY! I am so happy for her and Brad, and I just know her wedding is going to be rockin!



AND, Brad & Jen just closed on their first house ... so double congrats! Love you guys!

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Natalie Imhoff


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{Engagement Shoot: Jen & Chris Part 2}

Remember this couple? Well, they had their second E-Shoot and it looks fabulous. The gals over at SilverBox Photographers took their pictures at a local park. I am loving the water shots. I can't wait for their wedding ... and guess what? We're just about a month away!! TBS is so excited to be apart of this couples very special day ... more photos to follow!






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Natalie Imhoff


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Inspiration: Save-the-Date Balloons

Have fun with your Save-the-Dates ... why not??




Source: Green Wedding Shoes


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Natalie Imhoff


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Central Missouri Bride Magazine: July 2010

The Central Missouri Bride Magazine is out on stands NOW! Be sure to get your copy and check out our ad on page 29, along with our featured wedding!

TBS AD:




TBS FEATURED WEDDING:






So, exciting! Just a few shout outs ... Travis Duncan did an amazing job taking the pictures in the Bridal Cave! Victoria Bridal is THE place to find your dress ... plus you get pampered while your there! And my friend, Melissa, with All About Cakes ... is my fav "cake lady." Just love her!!

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Natalie Imhoff


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{Featured Vendor}

Head over to the Mid-Missouri Wedding Connection website ... The Bridal Solution is the FEATURED VENDOR!!



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Bethenny Getting Married Review by TBS

I absolutely loved watching this show. I, like many others, can not get enough of Real Housewives, and this was no different.

Bethenny has always been one of my favorite housewives. She tell’s it like it is, and has great taste. I admire her strength and work ethic. Just look at the brand she has created for herself, it’s pretty amazing if you think about it.

Last Thursday, Bravo aired the much anticipated episode where Bethenny gets married to Jason Hoppy. Since I love all things wedding ... I thought I would share my opinions … yes the “Good, Bad & Ugly,” just like Bethenny herself would do!



THE GOOD:
-I thought her dress was really pretty. You could hardly tell she was preggers under there. Although there was a lot of dress, it looks good. You have to be careful with dresses of that nature, because they could turn into a disaster. Luckily for her, it worked. Her dress was an Amsale’s Kenneth Poole called “Romantic.”



-Love love love the white runway and clear floor over the pool … stunning!

-The lighting was gorgeous in the room, I love how it complimented the amazing trees! The trees were uplit, they were not actually that color.

-Their vows … they were beautiful and heartfelt!

-Who didn't love the balls in the pool at the reception .. brings a fun, modern twist

-White dance floors aer so chic


THE BAD:
-I really wish she would have had a prettier background to get ready in. If you’re going to pay a photographer the big bucks, make sure they have a decent background to take them. Getting ready shots should be about “glam!”

-I would have really liked to see more flowers, but that’s just my personal taste!

-I did not like her maid of honour dress .. that was dreadful!

-The grooms boutonniere was slanted slightly, this should have been caught by the wedding coordinator. They did however fix it for pictures afterwards... thank goodness, you know Bethenny would have freaked out!

-The wedding cake.. Come on Bethenny, you could have done better than that! I am sure it tasted great, but it did not look like a “celeb cake.”


THE UGLY:
-No walking around in curlers for paparazzi … yikes. She should have had an alternative place to get into the restaurant!

-Come on, find an alternative for the bride to pee … seriously!!!




Pictures by OK Magazine


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Natalie Imhoff


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Real Wedding: Kellan & Brandon

I wouldn't believe it if I didn't' see it! The wedding ceremony and reception was put together in 30 minutes ... that's just crazy! Crazy beautiful! For wanting an outside California wedding, this bride had to "settle" for an indoor ballroom after it started raining. I would settle for this any day, it turned out simply stunning!






Photography by Victor Sizemore


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{How to Look You Best in Wedding Photos - Travis Duncan Photography}

Head over to Travis Duncan's Official Blog and check out his post on "How to look and feel your BEST in wedding photos."

There is some great ideas, and of course, we are loving Tip #2!!

Come back here and let me know what you think about it, you don't want to miss this if you are a bride-to-be!!


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Natalie Imhoff


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Inspiration: Bridal Flatware

It's the little details like this that make a wedding special!



Why not add your monogram?



Bride & Groom Monogramed Flatware found on etsy here.

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Natalie Imhoff


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Inspiration: Lula Kate Dress

Isn't if funny how a beautiful wedding dress can make a girl want to get married all over again? I found this dress from Lula Kate, and literally FELL IN LOVE! Maybe it's the fact that not only the dress is beautiful, but the location with the Spanish moss is to die for. It looks like something straight out of The Notebook! This bride went to Lula Kate to find bridesmaid dresses, and was pleasantly surprised to see they offer wedding gowns too. Simply Stunning!






Photography by Richard Ellis Photography


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Natalie Imhoff

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Real Wedding: Lyndsey and Matt

Happy Fourth of July, 2010! I hope everyone had a wonderful & safe fourth, full of Family, Friends, Fun & Fireworks!





Photography by Michele M. Waite

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Natalie Imhoff

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Engagement Shoot: Heather & Erin

This weekend I am going to a wedding of some dear friends of mine, as a guest. I am so happy that they found each other. For me, I knew them both separately in the different groups, and was really surprised when they started dating. I wasn't surprised that they were dating, but I was shocked that they met one another. BUT SOOO glad they did!





There wedding is sure to be a great time with some old friends. I just can't wait to sit down and relax at a wedding :) I'll take pictures at the wedding for sure!

All photography by SilverBox Photographers

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Natalie Imhoff


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