MOST LOVED | A SEA OF LOVE

Capturing beautifully curated images of your wedding that tell a story of love and laughter is always the goal of Morgan Chidsey at A Sea of Love. With her undeniable passion for photography and her exquisite attention to detail, Morgan couples her love of fashion with her adoration of love itself to bring you a collection of images that prove to be breathtaking time and time again. Celebrate Colorfully has worked with A Sea of Love on both styled shoots and weddings and we continue to obsess over their work! We recently had the chance to sneak a moment with Morgan to bring you behind-the-scenes scoop on the lovely lady behind the camera!

What are five words to describe your business and/or style?

Truthful, Romantic, Moody, Emotional, Bliss

How did you get into the industry?

I decided in 2010 to leave business school and on a whim chose to go to Books Institute for advertising photography, the best decision I have ever made! After graduating, I still wanted a full-time job in the industry, but after 1 year as a photographer for an e-commerce website, I quickly realized being freelance was the path I needed to be on in order to be more fulfilled. I have now owned my own company for a little over 2 years, and I am so fortunate that I am able to capture my two favorite things, fashion + love!  
 

What would be your dream destination assignment? 

Shooting a look-book or editorial for a major brand whose aesthetic is naturally my own as well. We would be shooting at a sick on-location spot, one with amazing textures and vantage points; along-side a dream team that flows beautifully with the most incredible muse, probably pale, freckled, and fearless..in Ireland. 

What gives you ideas and inspiration to create such beautiful images and stories? 

With the love stories, it is the lovers themselves.  I really try and feed off the couple's vibe and try to capture their love.  I think it is so so special for a couple to be able to see just how truly beautiful and inspiring their love is... the looks, the smiles, and hugs, and all of the kisses! All the feels!

What is one of your proudest moments thus far for yourself and/or A Sea of Love as a whole?

My proudest moment for A Sea of Love is not just a single achievement. I honestly feel the most proud in this very moment.  I am so lucky to now work and capture along side my love, Blake, and with this dynamic things are falling into place in a way I never even imagined.  We are connecting with more and more couples whose style and aesthetic effortlessly fit our own and we are able to travel around the country to celebrate and capture love.  I feel like I need to be pinched all the time and I just hope this continues on.  

What is a goal that you have yet to achieve? Along the same lines, where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?

I have yet to document an elopement! As I am a girl who does not want a wedding herself and just wants to be married to the love of my life. I would love love to be apart of another couple's intimate day.. just the two of them, surrounded by naturing, sharing their vows, their love.. ah! <3  In five years I envision us back in California where my photography dreams all began, just continuing on with all we have now and being joyous!

Favorite guilty pleasure? 

I watch some pretty silly shows...Keeping up with the Kardashians, Dance Moms, WAGS... I know..The Bachelor and The Bachelorette...mindless stuff at the bottom of the screen while I am editing is just needed! 

From moody look-books to organically romantic engagement sessions, Morgan has the talent, knowledge and eye to capture it all. Take a moment to browse through just some of our recent collaborations with A Sea of Love; Taylor + Collin, Paul Bunyon Inspired Shoot, and Bethany + Matt. Follow their stunning Instagram page to keep up with their new work! We know that you will absolutely fall in love one of our most loved photographers!

P.S. This lovely #girlboss has just opened her own Dallas studio in partnership with Alli K Design and we could not be more proud of them! Check out @thecuratedcoop for more info!

All photos from A Sea of Love

MELISSA + AUSTIN | THE ORCHARD

YAY! It's #MarriedFaceMonday

Today, we're so so excited to share Melissa + Austin's beautiful wedding day at The Orchard over in Azle, Texas! There was never a more perfect spring wedding!

Melissa wanted lots of light, creamy garden blooms with accents of blush and lavender. We love how she tied this in with her bridesmaids dresses in the same two hues! One of our most favorite details of the night was the simple wreath of greenery around their laser-cut monogram! It was so simple but so perfect!

We can't get enough of this gorgeous spring day and we hope you enjoy the full gallery by our wonderful photographer, Allee J!

VENDOR TEAM

FLOWERS | CELEBRATE COLORFULLY
PHOTOGRAPHER | ALLEE J PHOTOGRAPHY
VENUE | THE ORCHARD

 

Inspiration | Silver

As you might have noticed over the past few years, gold has played a big part in the wedding design world. Along with the "rustic chic" style, gold has truly had it's shining moment! From votives, to table numbers, and even onto the invitations, gold is everywhere. So, here at Celebrate Colorfully, we wanted to mix it up a little and show you why silver should be your metallic color of choice! 

It's time to break free of the gold trend! Change those gold votives, centerpiece vases, and cake toppers to something silver! Even adding silver sparkle is fun! Silver is a timeless, classic, and surely is beautiful. Keep scrolling for silver inspiration! 

Wow! We love this idea. Calligraphy is something we use often, but changing from the traditional black pen, to a silver metallic... brilliant!

Silver can be a true show stopper! Don't be afraid to abandon the trend of gold! If you're looking for something to be unique (and I mean, who isn't!?), consider silver! A subtle change of a base color can make all the difference. 

We hope those creative juices are flowing, and maybe even some silver sparkles in those eyes of yours! Once again, thank you for checking into this week's Inspiration post! 

All photos from Amy Campbell Photography

BRITTANY + TYLER | HOWELL FAMILY FARMS

Yay! It's #MarriedFaceMonday!

Today, we are so over-the-moon to finally share Brittany + Tyler's beautiful day at Howell Family Farms! Brittany is one of the most gorgeous and hilarious brides we've ever worked with! Every meeting with her was full of laughs and "telling it like it is!" You just can't not love this girl! Their day was full of soft, romantic florals, sweet details, and some good 'ol southern traditions!

One of our favorite details were the escort cards. Brittany LOVES Pellegrino Sparkling water so she bought the mini bottles and added a hand-lettered tag for each guest for them to find their seat.

The real magic moment of the day had the be right before the ceremony. The plan was to have the nuptials take place in the gorgeous courtyard area outside the barn, but about one hour before the ceremony, the rain came pouring down! Not just a drizzle either! It was full on storming so we hustled to get everything moved inside. But, with some true wedding day magic, about 5 minutes before Brittany walked down the aisle, it cleared up and everyone teamed up together to move the chairs back outside. It seriously turned out to be one of the most gorgeous, warm, sunny ceremony's we've ever seen!

These two were such a stunning couple and the whole day was full of love and laughter and lot's of partying! We hope you enjoy the full gallery and make sure to see the full vendor team below!

VENDOR TEAM

COORDINATION | CELEBRATE COLORFULLY
VENUE | HOWELL FAMILY FARMS
PHOTOGRAPHY | KELLY SPARKS
FLOWERS | SOMETHING PRETTY FLORAL
CEREMONY | LOVE NOTES
CATERING | BABE'S CHICKEN
CAKE + PIES | SUGAR BEE SWEETS
ENTERTAINMENT | SOUNDS SPECTACULAR

How To | Add Sparkle to Your Wedding Day

So your wedding researching is underway and if you're like the other 91% of brides who browse online for wedding inspiration, then you certainly have come across hundreds of unique ways to personalize your big day. From the music that you request be featured to the colors you use throughout your décor, there are several details of a wedding that make it something very special and true to your style. 

Jillian Chopin, from Celebrate Colorfully, has put together some of her favorite personalization ideas to help you add a little sparkle throughout your day. Keep reading to find out more!

Meet the Wedding Party |
Weddings bring together all of your closest friends and family that you know very well; however, they may not all know each other at all. Therefore, including a few fun and unique facts about each wedding party member in the program is a special way to showcase those who are joining you in celebration of your big day! After all, your guests may not know that you went to kindergarten with your maid of honor and that the best man auditioned for American Idol!

Photo | A Sea of Love       Design | Gypset Creative

Love Letters to Your Parents |
What a special way to show appreciation and love to those who have supported you since the beginning! Take some time a couple of weeks prior to the wedding to sit down and really put together a heartfelt letter to your parents, grandparents or whoever you wish to honor, and let them know how much they mean to you, how much their support has molded you into the individual that you are today, and how their guidance and lessons throughout the years will attribute to the strength and success of your new marriage. 

Dedicate a Song | 
We all know that music really sets the tone for a wedding and that the mood can go from very sentimental to fun and lively within two seconds! If you have a song that really reminds you of a loved one or somehow was significant to your relationship during your courtship, ask the DJ to dedicate it right before he plays it for the crowd! This can be your introduction song, party songs, private last dance songs and so on. 

Thank Your Guests |
Whether it's your wedding party who've been helping you plan for months or your out-of-town friends and family who traveled far and wide to attend your wedding, it goes without saying that weddings require a lot of time and attention! That being said, a quick “thank you” speech from you and your groom is such a gracious gesture that really goes a long way and allows you to thank each and every person in attendance all at once. 

Cake To Go |
Ever wondered what happened to all of that delectable wedding cake at the end of the night?! Too often, we see cake being thrown away at the end of the night and oh how that makes us so sad! Send your guests home with the sweetest part of the day, a slice or two of your beautiful and yummy cake! You can easily place cake to-go boxes at the cake table near the end of the evening or if you are having someone serve the cake, tell them that you have to-go boxes and let them handle the process. 

Photo | Bliss Weddings & Events

Sealed with a Love Letter and Wine |

Yes we said love and wine! On the day of your wedding, write each other a sweet love letter and tuck them away in a sealed wine box with your favorite Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. Keep the box sealed until your one-year anniversary and then open, pop, and CELEBRATE!

We hope these ideas inspire you to add some sparkle to your dream wedding! Share this post and comment with any unique ideas that you have as well!  As always, have a wonderful week from your wedding friends at Celebrate Colorfully!