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Style Me Pretty feature Philadelphia wedding with Evantine Design

Sofia — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:57:14 +0000

I am very excited to finally be able to share that Style Me Pretty is featuring Christ and Brad’s gorgeous Kimmel Center wedding (1, 2, 3) on their Little Black Book blog. This wedding was absolutely stunning thanks to Christi’s impeccable style and Evantine’s gorgeous designs. I had such a wonderful time working with Christi and Brad because they were so open and generous. They were both so excited for the day and everyone had a smile on their face. When you get to witness such joy, love and happiness it makes it all worth it.

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Philadelphia Wedding: Christi and Brad pt 3 : The Details

Sofia — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:08:04 +0000

Today is the day to see all the glorious details from Christi and Brad’s wedding (1, 2). As I mentioned before, Evantine did a wonderful job making this wedding look both modern and rustic. I love all the variations of plants and flowers that they used. I also liked the different table sizes, heights and lengths of centerpieces. Enjoy!

Philadelphia Wedding: Christi and Brad pt 2

Sofia — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:12:48 +0000

Since we are all snowed in, I know you are all chomping at the bit to see more of Christi and Brad’s wedding (1, 3. Today we are going to see the beautiful ceremony in the Kimmel Center’s big glass dome, the Hamilton Gardens. Get ready to feast your eyes on the beauty that Evantine did for Christi and Brad. Two Paper Dolls did the programs.

And I thought artichokes were just good for eating!

I love how Christi and Evantine incorporated the bike into the decor.

This is the first time I have ever seen one of these. It is a hand carved box with a bottle of really nice wine and 2 love letters that Christi and Brad wrote to each other. They will open this box on their anniversary, drink the wine and read their love letters. I think it’s supposed to be there 25th anniversary. I love time capsules and have started thinking about making one with my daughter.

Christi and her dad peeking through the curtain watching everyone walk down the aisle.

Brad’s sister trying not to burst into tears

Tomorrow: all the gorgeous reception details and tables. I had a really hard time narrowing down the pics, so tomorrow will be a long one!

Philadelphia Wedding: Christi and Brad pt 1

Sofia — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:09:54 +0000

Christiana and Brad had a gorgeous wedding (2, 3). I knew it was going to be beautiful when she said she was working with Evantine Design. They do some of the most elegant and innovative floral and event design in Philadelphia. You may remember Christi and Brad from their GTKY (Get to Know You) session on the country bike and a few from the sweet shoppe in Northern Liberties. Christi and Brad met in college and continued a long distance relationship once Christi moved back home after graduating. Brad would come visit, stopping for brunch at Sabrina’s and cheese from DiBruno’s. It became harder and harder for Brad to leave until he transfered to Philly to be with Christi.

Combining modern and rustic, they tied the knot at the Kimmel Center. With the huge glass dome, the ceremony felt like it was outside without having to worry about the elements. Of course they were lucky and had great weather anyway.

Stationery by Two Paper Dolls. Love the cityscape at the top of the invite.

The view from the Ritz Carlton

Elegant and simple. This dress from Priscilla of Boston fits Christi’s style and grace.

Walking through the lobby to see Brad for the first time.

For those that fear seeing each other for the first time before the ceremony, getting to share in this moment and really feeling connected is worth it. They were able to embrace and talk and not have to worry about 200 people staring at them.

Of course, we had to stop at DiBruno’s!

Christi and Brad are avid bicyclists, so I wanted to include it in the pic. I love how they are about to embark on a new life together, a major milestone, and other people are just going about their lives.

Gorgeous bride, makeup by Carolyn Diamond

Navy blue and green were their colors. I always enjoy when the bridesmaids get to pick their own style. Each one picks something flattering to their body type and everyone feels comfortable. These navy blue dresses are from Melissa Sweet.

There is the big glass dome I was talking about at the Kimmel Center. Tomorrow, I’ll show you how Evantine Design brought the outside in for their ceremony.