After five years together, it was no surprise that Melissa and Chris were meant to spend their lives together. So when they were married in late October, everyone in attendance was wearing a great big smile on their face! Of course, it was easy to smile at this celebration; everything, from the beautiful decor to the sweet couple, was totally charming and heart-warming.
The ceremony had a beautiful color palette of white, pink, and navy blue. Our outdoor space, the Piazza Toscana, was decorated with pink roses, white snapdragons, and white hydrangeas, while the bridesmaids and groomsmen were dressed in royal blue dresses and black suits with matching ties.
As for the bride and groom, they looked particularly beautiful: Chris looked sharp in his black suit (lined in an awesome galaxy-themed fabric) and blue striped tie, while Melissa had everyone’s jaws on the floor in her lacy, mermaid-style gown with a deep sweetheart neckline.
Before long, Melissa and Chris had shared their vows, exchanged rings, and officially shared their first kiss of husband and wife (yay!). Everyone dried their eyes and they headed inside for the reception, where the tables were decorated with tall centerpieces overflowing with flowers.
Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, complete with bruschetta, scallops, beef tenderloin wrapped in bacon, caesar salad, mashed potatoes, assorted veggies, flat iron steak, and chicken breast filled with prosciutto and provolone.
While their guests ate, Melissa and Chris laughed along with heartfelt (and funny) toasts from their loved ones, shared their first dance (to Meghan Trainor’s “Like I’m Gonna Lose You,”) and simply enjoyed this incredibly happy start to their life together. The smiles on their faces was all we needed to see to know it: the love these two share is the real deal!
Photography By: Melissa Ivy Photography