Vendor Spotlight Archives - Laurel Wedding Co.

Fall Styled Shoot

November 22, 2019 By Erin Bacon

Hi Friends!

It has been an exciting Fall for Laurel Wedding Co. For those of you who haven’t noticed, we made a big decision over the summer and moved to Mechaniscburg, PA! Moving during busy season was nothing short of an adventure, but we are SO happy with our new place, sweet new town, and plugging into the Central PA wedding scene!

In an effort to meet vendors and get to know our new “local” venues, we pulled off what I thought was impossible and just a nice idea: a styled shoot in the middle of October! Yes, you read that correctly. In the middle of busy season, we got a number of different vendors to make the time and effort to bring a timeless, elegant, beautiful Styled Shoot to life – and it was nothing short of magical!

We can’t thank EACH of the vendors who participated enough. Check them out below, and scroll through to enjoy a behind the scenes look and final products from this chilly, rainy, wonderful October day!

Photography: Photos by Mary
Venue: Linwood Estate
Videographer: Studio Chest Films
Florist: Flourish Flowers
Cake: La Petite Patisserie
Vintage Rentals: Peachy Keen Event Rentals & Design
Stationary: Rachel Miller Calligraphy
Hair & Make-Up: MKUP The Beauty Studio
Dress: POSH Bridal
Suit: The Groomsman Suit
Models: Mac & Ashley Barnhill

A recurring theme you will see in this shoot is using as much real wedding elements as possible! Starting with the weather.
It POURED the day of the shoot. We decided to do the shoot even with the rain because
rain won’t stop your vendors from making your wedding day just as fun, if not more amazingly beautiful! So why would we let it stop a shoot?

The perfume Ash used is her mom’s. Since her Mom wasn’t at the shoot to help her get ready, this gave her a sweet reminder of her!
The bowtie Mac wore is the same he wore on their wedding day.
AND, check out those gorgeous rings. Mac & Ash let us use their real rings, which as you’ll see are custom made. The gold width on Mac’s ring is the same width as Ash’s wedding band, so as he said, he will always have her with her.
Hold your tears, there’s more.

Right as we got Ash in her dress, it stopped raining. Talk about divine timing!

Mac & Ash didn’t get a First Look on their wedding day. We were more than excited to give them one as part of this shoot after one year of marriage! Their joy was absolutely contagious.

As if we weren’t already all fighting back happy tears, they wrote each other vows!

We can’t take credit for the vows, that was all Mac & Ash’s idea. Which just shows how amazing of a couple they are! We recommend vows and turning your styled shoot into a meaningful event to everyone now. Talk about #allthefeels.

Mac & Ash, you two are some of my favorite people, ever. I can’t think of a better way to conclude this blog post other than the way you two did at the shoot, with a First Dance.

Thanks to all of the amazing vendors who brought this styled shoot to life!

Interested in collaborating on a Styled Shoot? Email us directly for more information! erin@laurelweddingco.com

Stratford Hall Styled Shoot

June 21, 2018 By Erin Bacon

Hi Friends!
With Wedding Season in full swing, I am so excited to catch back up to all that has been happening for Laurel Wedding Co over the last two months! The FIRST thing we have to share is this beautiful styled shoot at Stratford Hall!
This shoot was rescheduled not one, not two, but THREE times due to that crazy, snowy winter we had! The timing was definitely on our side as Spring was just starting to bloom as you’ll see in the beautiful trees & grounds at Stratford. Read on & enjoy this beautiful, neutral palette!

Shout out to the BEST & most loyal vendors:
Venue: Stratford Hall
Photography: Abby Hudson Photography
Florist: Jane Guerin Flowers
Cake: Sorby Sweets
Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride
Hair & Make-Up: Bobby Pins & Blush
Models: the adorable Katie & Chris Myers!

Vendor Spotlight: Pretty Ink Press!

March 8, 2018 By Erin Bacon

Hey y’all! I hope you are enjoying this sunshine and watching the snow MELT as much as I am! To give you a taste of Spring, I’m so excited to share about a sweet friend, an exciting business venture, and one of our favorite parts of your wedding: wedding invitations & stationary!

small business marketing

When I was working with Cynthia Oswald Design & Creative Services to bring our logo & website to life, I couldn’t wait to get the beautiful designs we were creating on paper! I don’t know about you, but I have an old school desire to still use a planner, get lost writing in my journal, or send hand-written notes in the mail.
Before you call me a grandma, don’t get me wrong! I LOVE and live by notifications, reminders, and the calendar on my phone or computer. However, there is something about “checking” off a task or color coding meetings in my beautiful Erin Condren Planner (if you don’t know who she is, you’re welcome!) that bring me a little spark of joy! That being said, when Heather from Pretty Ink Press called to tell me the following designs were in, I couldn’t WAIT to see them in person, and share them with you!
Introducing the Laurel Wedding Co. Small Business Branding Package from Pretty Ink Press!

Working with Heather is a dream! She took my ideas and brought all of them to life. I am excited to show we have TWO, beautiful, different business cards that perfectly display how to get in touch with us!

small business branding

I love how Heather created this rack card to tell a story. As your Wedding Planner, we are involved in so many little details to make your day special. From the rings, to the flowers, to your hair, to the veil, to the cake, to the decor – we love all of the elements this card shows that help us bring your wedding vision to life!

rack card

I am MOST excited for this thank-you note. As you know, I am big on hand-written letters, and Heather knew how to celebrate this from the beginning! Her simple, clean, and perfect design captured exactly what I was hoping to send my Bride’s after all is said and done.
thank you card

Maybe one of the most fun parts of working with Heather, and writing this blog, is getting to brag on her business! Pretty Ink Press does beautiful small business branding packages as you can see, but that is only the beginning…
Wedding Stationary

Based out of Perkasie, PA Pretty Ink Press, LLC is a small home-based design studio that also offers custom wedding stationery throughout the greater Philadelphia area! Heather has been designing wedding invitations since 2012 and branding + web design since early 2010. Wedding invitations are such a fun, important part of your wedding! After all, they are the first glimpse that your guests will see into your wedding day! Designing wedding invitations should not be stressful, and Pretty Ink Press is sure to make it one of your favorite parts of wedding planning!

Pretty Ink Press makes designing your invitations simple by offering both Custom and Semi-Custom invitation sets.
Semi-Custom collections are pre-designed invitation sets that can be personalized with your names, details and colors. Semi-Custom sets are a great option for couples who need to get their invitations quickly. They are a bit more budget friendly since they’ve been pre-created. Plus, they don’t lack in any design or quality!
Custom Sets start with an inquiry where you can tell Pretty Ink Press what you’re looking for. After chatting a little, you can enjoy a cup of coffee while looking through samples with Heather. This is where she works her magic to “build” your invitation set!

Pretty Ink Press also loves to discuss details about your day of stationery. These are things like your seating charts, menus, programs, signage, and more!

When it comes to wedding invitations, Pretty Ink Press treats them like cherished heirlooms. Each couple who works with Pretty Ink Press knows they’re not just receiving a piece of paper but rather, a beautiful piece of art for one of life’s very special moments. It’s your own little piece of art that you can cherish for years and share with all of your loved ones!

Laurel Wedding Co. is excited to have Pretty Ink Press as a Preferred Vendor for Wedding Invitations & Stationary! When you see our small business materials, you’ll get a glimpse of the amazing quality and design PIP provides! Ask us about samples or connecting and setting up a meeting to start working on your wedding stationary with Pretty Ink Press, today!

Rainy Day Weddings!

March 1, 2018 By Erin Bacon

Happy March, everyone!
Can you believe today is March 1? I know February is a short month, but for me it FLEW by! That little taste of Spring was SO wonderful, wasn’t it?! Right before those warm, beautiful days, enduring that gross rain for a week and staring at some beautiful Valentine’s Day flowers got me thinking – this is a perfect blog post! As we prepare for an amazing wedding season in 2018, I thought what better vendor spotlight than to feature a favorite photographer & preferred vendor of Laurel Wedding Co. by chatting about some rainy day tips!

Meet my sweet friend, Renée! She is a photographer, wife, sister, old soul, coffee drinking Christ follower who lives in Bucks County, PA. And trust me, her laugh and smile is just as contagious as it looks in that photo! Meeting Renée has been so fun for me – we love going to Broad Street Grind and chatting about life, love, food, and of course some weddings and our businesses sprinkled in!

You are going to love her words of wisdom about some rainy day weddings – make sure you check out her website and of course, enjoy these pictures she captured on this sweet couple’s rainy wedding day!

When Erin shared with me that she’d like me to write a guest post on her blog, I couldn’t have been more ecstatic! Today, I’ll be sharing my 3 best tips for brides to approach rainy wedding days.
This isn’t a topic that’s talked about often because who really wants it to rain on their wedding day? Yes, it might have some good luck associated with it, but rain is usually not on a bride’s wish list! BUT if it does rain on your wedding day, remember that you’ve hired the best creative team who will work together to ensure your day continues on rain or shine! Be confident in that!

I’ve seen the tips below, remain as a consistent relief for brides when preparing for rain on their wedding day!

Ask your venue what their Plan B is in case it rains!

If you’re getting married at a venue, most likely they’ve had experience with rain arriving on a wedding day! They know the ins and outs of their venue, and what works best as a Plan B if the weather is looking unpredictable! I’ve seen this be such a comfort for brides to know – right from the start – how their venue will transition into Plan B! Asking about Plan B doesn’t mean that you’ll have rain on your wedding day either! 🙂 You should know these details ahead of time, and the best part would be never having to use Plan B at all! Make sure to share Plan B with your vendor, too!

Ask your photographer how they approach rainy weddings days!

Obviously, no one wants it to rain on wedding days, but that’s just not realistic! In a photographer’s career, rain will make an appearance at some point! If it does rain that doesn’t mean you won’t have beautiful photos! Your photographer should be prepared and know how to handle rain on a wedding day!

For myself, if I know that rain might be on its way, I’ll make sure that I arrive an hour earlier to scope out alternative portrait locations! That way, when it’s time for portraits, I can use every moment with my couples to capture the photos they love without having to try and find the best locations at the same time!

You have hired your photographer to capture your wedding day, and that might mean getting a little wet! I most definitely won’t ask my couples to go out in thunder, lightning or a downpour, BUT if it’s spritzing I will most likely ask my couples – if they’re comfortable, of course – to take some portraits outside under an umbrella! I bring 8 of the clear bubble umbrellas with me, as well, for the couples and their bridal party to use! These umbrellas are always in my trunk and look so good in portraits!

Also, be flexible! If there is a break in the weather later in the day or during your reception, your photographer will most likely ask you to take more portraits outside! This allows more opportunities for your photographer to serve you well and provide you with more images that you LOVE!

Lastly, take a deep breath.

This might not be the tip that immediately comes to mind when you see rain on the forecast, and is probably the hardest out of all three tips! If it does rain, you will still receive beautiful photos and create memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime! You have family, friends and a creative team ready to step in to ensure your day is perfect and beautiful in every way! Above all, you’re marrying your best friend and the love of your life!! Rain most definitely won’t stop that from happening! 🙂

Renée – you are a joy and I am so thankful for you; I can’t wait to continue collaborating and working together!
You’d never know it was a rainy wedding day for the couple featured in this post! Click here to see the full blog on Amanda & Ben’s Wedding.
For more information about Renee Nicolo Photography, click here!

Vendor Spotlight: Basic Invite

January 16, 2018 By Erin Bacon

Vendor Spotlight: I am so excited to introduce you to Basic Invite! When looking for truly customizable invitations, this is your one stop shop for everything you need when putting you and your fiancé on paper.

With Basic Invite, we can help you design specific layouts, colors, fonts and more to make sure everything looks JUST right for you. Check out some of the exciting features of Basic Invite below!

COLORS, COLORS, AND MORE COLORS!

ANY color you are looking for is most likely an option on Basic Invite! You can choose your custom color from over 160 options in the online design tool. Click around and you how much fun it is to see all the different options when you are planning and choosing your wedding colors!
From a planner side, I can’t even begin to express how GREAT it is for me designing options for my brides! I am able to give you different brands and looks to show you the possibilities and the power of color. Being able to choose your specific color is finally possible thanks to their program!

CUSTOM SAMPLES

Rest assured in the quality of your wedding invitations by ordering samples before you place your big order! See different colors, paper types, and products to build the wedding suite of your dreams. For all of you brides and planners like me, the relief in knowing your order will come looking how you want it too is priceless!

UNIQUE FONTS

Just like your color options, Basic Invite has over 100 different wedding fonts you can mix, match, and combine to make your invites look as unique as you are! Get the look you’re envisioning with this custom feature every time. You might even surprise yourself and fall in love with a new font combo like I did the first time I designed invites!

WEDDING INVITE SETS

What better experience than a one-stop-shop feel when it comes to wedding tasks? Basic Invite offers complete wedding invitation sets to include everything from your save the dates, to your invitations, to place cards, even shower invites! (How great for your Mom, Aunts, and Bridesmaids?!) As a lover of branding, I think this feature is particularly special to give your wedding a uniquely uniform look!

So now you have it. As you can probably tell, I am so excited to work with my Brides and their families with more Basic Invite orders! I’m currently playing around with these real wood gorgeous invites for one of my 2018 couples – contact LWC today to start designing yours!