erin didn’t grow up in a huge metropolis, but living just outside of a large city in upstate new york is enough to label her a city girl.  jason grew up in one of the largest agricultural districts in new york.  from different backgrounds, they both saw something in each other that would link the two of them together.  when things got serious between them, erin found the idea of living in a small town so appealing.  when they decided to get married, they knew it would be a fun and casual event filled with lots of country charm and whimsy.  dreaming of a wedding in a barn, they kept having a hard time finding a barn large enough to accommodate their gigantic guest list….  so they looked outside of new york and fell in love with a country manor in the middle of the berkshires.  they were very excited about the wedding turning into a destination event, and yet it was close enough to new york that all of their guests could attend.

the ceremony and reception took place at bucksteep manor in washington, massachusetts

erin chose her mother as her matron of honor

all of the flowers were arranged by frank gallo & son florist

the groomsmen wore brown tuxedos from choppa & son formalwear

the bridesmaids wore dresses from pacificplex

the couple exchanged vows in a gazebo on the grounds with a close friend as the officiant

the wedding theme was “a perfect pear” and the ceremony and reception area were adorned with grape vines and pears

guests left messages on pear themed memory cards that coordinated with the wedding invitations.  erin had custom pear candles made for each guest that also served as escort cards.

the wedding cake was made by erin’s aunt beverly.  erin printed and constructed vellum photo frames so that the candlelight could glow through the pictures.  each photo represented a special moment the bride and groom shared with their friends and family.

thank you very much erin and jason for sharing your wedding with us.  a special thanks to Lu from Wedding Combo and Charise Isis for taking such great wedding photos.

if you or someone you know has a wedding or related ceremony photos that they would like to share.  please email me at jodi@paisleytreepress.com

this is a really weird color palette.   not the colors, but the inspiration behind the colors..my inspirations this week is the flu….gray and gloomy with touches of pink…hopes of pink actually.  i hope you and your loved ones are well this season!

color scheme:  powder gray skies and blushed pink cheeks

1.  carl bengtsson 2.  rebecca thuss 3.  elizabeth messina via kiss the groom 4.  leigh miller photography 5.  brookelyn photography via green wedding shoes 6.  j. mendel 7.    brookelyn photography via green wedding shoes 8.  martha stewart weddings 9.  leigh miller photography 10.  kiss the groom

… i just had to share this “catskill wedding” with you via once wed because it features one of Paisley Tree Press’s wedding invitation clients!  you can see the halcyon invitation featured in the first photo.  i really enjoyed working with alyce and i am honored to be a small part of edward and alyce’s joyful wedding celebration.  please see more of this stunning wedding at once wed.  photos by belathee photography.

…how darling are these cake toppers from bunny with a toolbelt?  there are also many fabulous birthday and holiday toppers to choose from.

being on vacation in cape cod has given much inspiration to this pin board. sandy landscapes, greenery and aqua blue horizons. this is my kind of gathering no matter what the event.

theme: breezy coastal salt soaked air

colors: aqua, sand and blue

top row from left: cupcakes from wedding style guide, couple photo from jose villa, flower bouquet via the brides cafe

row 2: pillow from maihar design, succulent photo and drink from martha stewart weddings, cake table via wedding style guide

row3: rimmed cocktail glasses from instyle weddings, chair place cards from martha steward weddings, faded chair photo by jose villa, bride’s shoes and cake via wedding style guide

i love this table setting. so perfect for a close intimate party or wedding. these apples make me yearn for fall. check out more of this diy wedding from once wed!

…i am loving these adorable dresses! they are so cute and unique. i found all of these amazing finds at 13 bees vintage. i wish i could get married all over again so i could have my bridemaids where sassy vintage black cocktail dresses like the pair above. wouldn’t that look cool? i would so buy those heels if my enormous foot wasn’t a size 9. you are in luck if you are a size 6. is it wrong that i wish i needed glasses? i really want those cateye frames! maybe i can turn them into sunglasses…hmmm…

i just love these custom heart samplers from miniature rhino. wouldn’t these be perfect for a wedding or even a backyard party?…adorable! what would you use them for?

images from left to right: arden b, gap, bare necessities, forever 21, golden, forever 21, couture candy, french connection, j jill

i gasped when i saw these over at 100 layer cake. they are such a great idea and you can learn how to do these yourself here.