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When planning her wedding, Alli had many ideas about what she wanted her wedding to look like. Luckily she met with Anne Bryan of Creative Events LLC to make her wedding vision come to fruition. Here’s how Alli describes it:
I worked with Anne Bryan, of Creative Events, to create the perfect look. At our first meeting, I came at her with a million ideas: midsummer night’s dream, ethereal, garden, vintage, woodsy, whimsical. What we have since created together is a wedding and reception that I think will incorporate all those things, although Anne definitely helped to center me. For my colors, I was inspired by fall harvest; I went with rich, deep tones like eggplant, mustard, crimson, and hunter. I also incorporated chocolate brown and deep metallic gold. Our centerpieces are a mix of various vintage birdcages, lanterns, and pottery, overflowing with wildflowers. The tables will be covered in candlelight, as well as the walls of the courtyard.
Aaron and I got engaged in October of 2009. He proposed to me on a Scrabble board, one of our favorite games to play together. Aaron is the executive chef at a restaurant downtown and I work at the Community Outreach Program for the Deaf, in addition to being a graduate student at the U of A (I’m studying education). We knew we wanted to get married downtown. It is, after all, where we live, work, and spend most of our time.
Look at this beautiful bride and her girls! Alli tells us about her dress: My dress is by Vera Valle, an exclusive designer for the Philadelphia bridal boutique I chose to buy my dress from. It is Grecian inspired: one shoulder, layers of pleated chiffon, folds and rouging. The dress is chapel length, the veil is cathedral length.
And of course the guys look great too!
I love the look on Alli’s face
There are some pretty sweet details from Alli and Aaron’s day. This is one example of how hiring a coordinator can be the best decision you’ll ever make- Anne Bryan was able to pull all the elements that Alli wanted for her day and make them come together beautifully without looking too busy. Notice how every table has different linens and centerpieces- this is not easy to pull-off!
Alli says: We wanted to give our mostly out-of-town guests a taste of the local cuisine so our menu was solely Latin inspired. The flavors, as well as the colors, were bold, slightly spicy, and packed with flavor. The small touches we added are some of my favorites: the vintage car we left in, the fingerprint “tree” we used for our guestbook, the legacy dance, my dance with my father to “The Summer Wind”, the red velvet cake with the gold fondant…
For my colors, I was inspired by fall harvest; I went with rich, deep tones like eggplant, mustard, crimson, and hunter. I also incorporated chocolate brown and deep metallic gold. Our centerpieces are a mix of various vintage birdcages, lanterns, and pottery, overflowing with wildflowers. The tables will be covered in candlelight, as well as the walls of the courtyard…We chose the Stillwell House and Garden for it’s beautiful courtyard and vintage feel. The vintage motif is definitely something I tried to keep running throughout the wedding and reception.
Of course Alli and I had a little post-wedding Q and A:
KG: You used many beautiful colors throughout your wedding. What inspired you to use the colors you did?
AH: I was inspired by the fall harvest. I wanted deep rich colors that would create a really warm, intimate feeling. We used A LOT of candles in decorating, which at night made the colors really glow.
KG: Now that the big day has come and gone, what do you enjoy most about married life?
AH: My husband! He’s my best friend and it’s good to know he’s not going anywhere! On a more serious note, I’m glad I took his name. I’m very progressive in all other areas of my life, but I wanted to go old-school on this. I like the idea that we are seen as a “unit”… Mr. and Mrs. Helfand. It’s an honest reflection of how we are as a couple–always together!!
KG: What bit of wisdom would you give couples planning their weddings?
AH: Calm down! I was so stressed by all the details and no one but you will ever notice them. I talk to friends who were at the wedding and mention small touches. Most of them never noticed them because they were having fun dancing or chatting with people at the table– which is the important part! About a week before the wedding, the whole thing turns into a living breathing monster and you just have to throw your hands up and say, “What’s done is done!”. Then go relax with friends.
KG: Did you go on a honeymoon?
AH: Aaron and I didn’t go on a honeymoon (yet!). We moved across the country instead! We’re living in New York now and love it!
Congratulations Alli and Aaron and Thank You for sharing your day with us!
Alli and Aaron’s Wedding Team:
Wedding Coordinator: Creative Events, LLC
Ceremony and Reception Site: Stillwell House and Garden
Bridal Gown Store: Vera Valle at Bridals by Danielle
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bari Jay
Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse
Florist: Sauliz Floral Dezigns
Photographer: Chris Richards
Invitations: The Paper Patch
Caterer: Stillwell House and Garden
Cake: Ambrosia of Tucson
Entertainment: Satyr Entertainment
Ceremony Musicians: The Camus Quartet
Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist: Gadabout Salon and Spa
Officiant: Rev George Darmody
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