One of our favorite trends right now is how brides are gifting the bridesmaids earrings to wear on their big day! We rounded up some of our favorite picks we think you and your girls will love. Shop all of these earrings through the links below. Happy shopping!
Jenna Laine Weddings: McKenzie and Matt
McKenzie and Matt had the sweetest July wedding last summer. Family and friends gathered in Fairhope, Alabama to celebrate their marriage at St. Francis at the Point and then they went to a reception at the Grand Hotel afterwards. Wildflowers made the most gorgeous bouquets for McKenzie’s bridesmaids to complement their beautiful blue dresses. We loved working with Mckenzie and Matt, their families and their amazing vendor team. Cheers to forever!
Design, Planning, Coordination: Jenna Laine Weddings | Photographer: Avery Forrest Photography | Florist: Wildflowers | Ceremony: St. Francis at the Point | Ceremony Music: Atkinson Duo | Reception: The Grand Hotel | Band: Rhythm Nation | Cake: Couture Cakes | Lighting: Willow Bridges | Rentals: Port City Rentals | Bridal Gown: Elle James Bridal | Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Jenna Laine Weddings Team Top 10: June
We’re back with our top 10 from June! It was a great month for us with 3 sweet brides. We worked at some of our favorite locations with some of our favorite vendors— be on the lookout for the real wedding blog posts soon!
We also were very busy with our new office location in Birmingham! Our team is over the moon excited to have the opportunity to serve brides in our new office as well as work with a whole new community of vendors. Be sure to send your Birmingham brides our way!
We loved collaborating as a team to collect our top 10 this month. We think you’ll love them as much as we do!
Soul Bowlz- an office lunch favorite! Jenna loves the body bowl. Jessica and Ashley always go for the dream bowl. Be sure to stop by for the perfect summer snack!
Mia K Designs- a local jewelry designer. We cannot get enough of her earrings! They are the perfect summer statement piece for any outfit. Head to her Instagram account to give her a follow!
Elisabeth and Butter Healthy Baked Oatmeal- the perfect summer breakfast recipe! We love making this and snacking on it during the week— of course covering it with greek yogurt and adding fresh fruit on top!
Funny Bunny Nail Polish- the most popular nail color pick in the office this month! We think its a perfect color for summer and would also be great for brides. Our office loves Lelia’s and SNS Nails.
FitMama Boot Camp- Jenna’s favorite workout! We love how Jessica’s program works with our busy schedule, she provides an online option you can watch from anywhere and she also has an amazing meal planning schedule to help you live a healthy lifestyle.
Kim Kreis Art- we have two of Kim’s paintings, one for each office, and we cannot get over how beautiful it is! She is incredibly talented, and her work brightens up any space.
Dollar Hydrangeas- a suggestion from Sarah Tucker! We love having fresh flowers in the office, and with their hydrangeas only being $1 per stem, it doesn’t drain your bank account. It’s also the perfect solution to sprucing up your guest room when you have visitors!
Chapel Farm Collection- the sweetest local shop! We always send people their way for antique gifts, groomsmen gifts, wedding registries, baby gifts and more. Be sure to stop by and tell them we sent you!
A Simplified Life- the perfect book walking you through simplifying every aspect of everyday life. We don’t know about you, but summer is the perfect time for us to take a step back and simplify things after a busy spring season in preparation for a busy fall.
Nicole at ARC Realty- sweet Nicole worked with us to find the perfect location for our new Birmingham office! She recently was chosen as Vestavia Hills’ Best Realtor. If you’re looking for an office space or home in the Birmingham area- Nicole is your girl!
Jenna Laine Weddings: Kate and Patrick
Kate and Patrick’s wedding day was nothing less than amazing! Working with the sweet Passmore family for the second time was just as sweet as the first! Kate’s sister Lizy got married in 2017 at the same location, and it meant so much to us to have the opportunity to work with the Passmore’s again at their beautiful family farm. Kate and Patrick have some of the most precious moments throughout their day, from one of the sweetest first looks we have ever seen to the most intentional ceremony as they became the Dickson’s. Guests celebrated them under a beautiful white tent. Kate’s cake was one of our favorites from this spring- it was decorated with lemons, blueberries and blackberries. They had the sweetest sparkler exit at the end of the night. We loved working with this precious family again and we hope you enjoy looking at some of our favorite pictures from their day!
Tell us about your story as a couple?
Wow, there is so much to be said for our story! We started out as friends in class and over time it grew into something new and beautiful! I have never stopped being enamored with his (Patrick’s) resilient faithfulness and determination through every trial and distance that came our way. His pursuit of holiness and pursuit of me, fickle as I am, are like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I’m honored to now have the responsibility of praying for Patrick for the rest of my life. I’m blessed to now be called his wife! We couldn’t be more grateful to each and every one of our friends and family that has poured into our lives and taught us the joy of being broken and unlovable people with an unbreakable and loving God.
What was your vision for the wedding?
Having all the important people in my life come together to celebrate and lead Patrick and I into a new season of life! I had always wanted to get married on the farm and it came together beautifully! The vision was for a beautiful green spring wedding!!
What was your favorite detail of the wedding?
My favorite detail was the driftwood arbor Patrick and I got married under! We poured a lot of hard work into it and it embodied us so much! Also the little fact that we had no rain!
What was your favorite moment of the day?
Sitting and eating together and having a moment to breath after the ceremony! I also loved my bridesmaids reveal! Every time I look at the picture that Elizabeth got, I laugh and am filled with joy that I have such sweet friends.
Design, Planning, Coordination: Jenna Laine Weddings | Venue: Private Residence | Photographer: Elizabeth Gelineau | Florist: Belle Bouquet | Rentals: SOHO | Catering: Naman’s Catering | Cakes: Cakes by Judi | Bridal Gown: Bliss Bridal | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids | Invitations: Jenna Laine Weddings
Groomsmen Gift Ideas from Chapel Farm Collection
Jenna Laine Weddings: McClellan and Dylan
McClellan and Dylan had a March wedding at Camp Beckwith, and we loved working with them! McClellan lives in Colorado, so we only got to meet with her in person once, but we loved getting to bring her southern wedding to life. She wore the most beautiful flower crown and the couple vowed to forever overlooking the most beautiful view of Weeks Bay. They celebrated with friends and family afterwards, and then left their reception in a boat! Check out more about McClellan and Dylan and a few of our favorite pictures from their day below. Cheers to the McRoberts!
Tell us your story.
Dylan and I met in 2010 in the Mississippi Delta through the Teach for America program. We were both assigned to be high school math teachers. He was cute, but we were both preoccupied with our new jobs and were seeing other people. In 2014, we reconnected at a mutual friend’s wedding and almost immediately began dating. I moved to Colorado, where Dylan is from, and the rest is history!
What was your favorite part of the planning process?
Once I sent Jenna my vision for the wedding day, she sent a vision board that was almost exactly what I was thinking! I was shocked and fell in love with her ideas immediately. It was really cool to work with someone that could turn the rambling email that I sent into something so spot on. I also live in Colorado, so we only met in person once. Her communication and organization were excellent and we were able to accomplish all of the planning long distance with no hiccups!
What was your favorite moment of the day?
There are so many of them! I thought the ceremony was a perfect mix of traditional church procedures and our laid back and outdoorsy style. I loved the canoe entrance--the groomsmen carried me in a canoe into the venue. I wore a life jacket and it was absurdly fun! The band was super fun (they are called Second Groove Showband--check them out!) and made for a wild reception that ended in a sparkler send-off and boat ride back to my parents’ house. The after party was a blast because we created song books for people to sing along to our favorite songs, like a group karaoke event!
If you could give advice to another bride in the process of planning her wedding what would it be?
Relax! This is such a special time of life and although it can be stressful and hectic, it is a beautiful experience to plan. No one will notice the little things that go differently than you planned, so focus on the big picture and don’t sweat the small stuff.
Design, Planning, Coordination: Jenna Laine Weddings | Venue: Camp Beckwith | Photographer & Videographer: Chad Riley Photography | Florist: Wildflowers | Rentals: SOHO | Catering: Berglin Catering | Cakes: Couture Cakes | Band: 2nd Groove | Invitations: Jenna Laine Weddings
Our Favorites From The Hazen & Co Bridal Collection
Last week, Leslie and Ashley had the chance to visit the Hazen & Co Trunk Show at Chapel Farm Collection. They loved seeing all the new pieces from their bridal collection! Not only did they have the bridal collection, but they also had their entire jewelry line as well. Even though the entire team did not get to attend the trunk show, everyone got to view the collection and we wanted to share all of our team member’s picks.
Jenna’s Pick
The Poppy Earring is one of their top sellers! This earring would add the sweetest touch to a bridal look for any event- showers, rehearsal or reception.
Leslie’s Pick
These teardrop earrings are the sweetest touch! These would even make a perfect gift to your bridesmaids.
Alex’s Pick
The pearl detail on these earrings is even more incredible in person! Another great pick for all ages.
Lizzy’s Pick
These super fun and trendy earrings are super popular for bridesmaids! Lizzy loves how these even have a touch of light pink.
Ashley’s Pick
Ashley loves this sweet necklace for any occasion. It would be the perfect gift for brides-to-be.
Jessica’s Pick
The sweetest set of pearl earrings- a college girl essential. This pair even comes with the gorgeous pink velvet box!
Kathleen’s Pick
Kathleen loves this dainty bracelet. It is perfect for anyone who loves a little sparkle.
More from the Bridal Collection
If you aren’t looking for bridal jewelry pieces, Hazen & Co still has you covered! Check out some of the other pieces they have.
Be sure to check out the Hazen & Co website to see all their beautiful pieces. Thank you so much to Chapel Farm Collection for hosting this wonderful event!
Jenna Laine Weddings: Leah and Raleigh
We were so honored when Leah called and asked us to travel to Highlands, NC to help her plan the perfect destination wedding at the beautiful Lullwater House. We loved working with Leah and Raleigh on their Highlands, North Carolina wedding. You can see from their pictures how excited they both were, and it was just the sweetest day. Guests attended a beautiful outdoor ceremony, and then enjoyed a night of celebration under a beautifully lit tent. We loved that Leah changed into the cutest 2-piece outfit to dance the night away. They don’t get much sweeter than Leah and Raleigh, and we were honored to play a part in their wedding day. Cheers to the Christman’s!
Design, Planning, Coordination: Jenna Laine Weddings | Venue: Private Residence | Photographer: Mattie Bell Photography | Catering: Rosewood Catering | Band: Smokey’s Farmland Band | Rentals: Professional Party Rentals | Florist: The Blossom Jar | Cake: Cream and Flutter | Invitations: Scriptura | Cups, Koozies, etc: Jenna Laine Weddings