#WhistleWhileYouWed Series: Leigh Ann & Ryan

I would like to introduce you to this edition's dapper couple, Leigh Ann and Ryan! This couple were naturals in front of the camera, and the bouquets that Leigh Ann chose were absolutely perfect for the aesthetic that she was going for. Remember the last blog post, where I discussed a little bit about keeping your venue in mind, in correlation to the aesthete that you're going for? Well, just like all of our other brides, Leigh Ann was right on the money!

This bride and groom chose a fun, non-traditional venue for their reception: the historical, the beautiful.. Landmark Theater! If you haven't ever considered this landmark (no pun intended) for a potential reception location, it would be worth checking out - it has a feel and look like none other in the 315.

Can we just talk about the absolutely glam bridesmaid's dresses?! Wow! What I really love about their dresses and bouquets, is that the simple, yet elegant, bouquet doesn't get lost whatsoever with such a sparkly, jazzy dress; if anything, it ties the look together perfectly.

What a fun, happy bridal party!

The centerpieces for this wedding fit perfectly with the napkins and chiavari chairs, don't you think? This wedding made me think of all things Gatsby; the glamour, the elegance.. the touches of gold, the mood of the venue. It was a really fun event to be apart of! 

I love the drama of this picture; it really shows the romance that this wedding exuded!

Photography by Sarah Heppell Photography

#WhistleWhileYouWed Series: Chelsea & Joe

Welcome to the latest edition of our series, #WhistleWhileYouWed, where we're featuring our lovely bride Chelsea, and her new husband, Joe.

Chelsea and Joe were married this past May, and chose the OnCenter as their venue; such a fun, big space! What I really love about the OnCenter, is that it's really versatile, and you can do so much with this space. It's quite the chameleon, and can go with so many different themes - be it traditional elegance to a fun theme wedding (I've seen a really amazing Pirates of the Caribbean style wedding done here!).

However, Chelsea chose to go with beautiful shades of lavender and purple, and paired it with fun uplighting, to really make her party extra fun!

Isn't she so pretty?! I love the contrast of her bouquet with her gown!

The bridesmaids gowns pair perfectly with the bouquets that she chose, don't you think?

Little bundles of purple dreams! Just stunning!

I absolutely LOVE the lighting style she chose! It really sets the mood for a party!

Chelsea really did a wonderful job picking colors and textures, and her wedding was very classic with modern twists; a pretty amazing combination, if you ask me! If you are anticipating a lot of guests, and want a big, protean venue, then I would definitely recommend the OnCenter: especially if you have something specific in mind as far as the style you're looking to encompass. I always like to remind any brides to-be to consider how well the venue, and the look you're after, mesh together. With so many beautiful options in tow, there is absolutely a place for every couple to celebrate the beginning of their union!

Do you wish you got to party the night away with Chelsea and Joe? I do! (No pun intended! ;))

#WhistleWhileYouWedSeries: Sarah & Josh

On this edition of the #WhistleWhileYouWed series, we're featuring another wedding from last summer, that of Mr. & Mrs. Stoetzel!

Sarah and Josh are such a cute couple: you can tell that they're so in love with one another, and I think you'll all agree when you see some of their photos! The bride and groom chose to have both their ceremony, and their reception, at the absolutely gorgeous Genesee Grande Hotel in downtown Syracuse. For anyone that is considering this venue for their ceremony, reception, or both, it is definitely an excellent option - and with plenty of rooms for guests to stay in, too!

Sarah chose to utilize her bridemaids' bouquets as a centerpiece for some of her tables, and this is always such a great way to keep your beautiful bouquets on display! It also helps keep them in better condition throughout the night, too, by placing them in julep cups; this way, they don't have one "flat" or "smashed" side by the night's end!

Making the choice to do your ceremony and reception, all at the same venue, can be really beneficial if you have a significant amount of out-of-town guests - especially if they're not from the area that you're getting married in. This way, they don't have the stress of having to navigate not only to one venue, but two! Though not all venues offer this option (especially with larger-scale weddings), it is definitely becoming more and more popular amongst brides today.

The bride's beautiful bouquet; can you see her special charm in it?!

As you can see, an aisle runner & treatment were still possible for Sarah!

What a great looking couple!

Such a sweet shot, the bride's hair is sleek and sophisticated, isn't it?!

The dapper wedding party, with lovely blue bouquets that "pop"!

Congratulations again, Sarah & Josh!

#WhistleWhileYouWed Series: Sharlie & Jo

We're starting a new hashtag here at the Whistlestop, and it's called #whistlewhileyouwed - pretty punchy, right?!

Anyway, here on the blog, I'm going to focus on doing a series where one particular post is focused on a particular wedding, and without further adieu.. I would like to introduce to you the fabulous wedding of Sharlie & Jo!

The stunning bride & groom

Sharlie was such a fun, sweet bride; I really loved working with her! Her wedding was very elegant and classic: gold candelabras, with centerpieces that were dripping in green amaranths. Sharlie and Jo chose to host their guests at Justin's Grill, which, for those who aren't aware, have really delicious fare! Purple uplighting, along with the floral decor, really helped to set the mood for not only a beautiful event, but a fun one, too! I'm sure that each and every guest enjoyed themselves, and most importantly, that the bride and groom will always look back fondly upon their wedding day.

How elegant and chic is this?! #obsessed

The table numbers worked so well with Sharlie's centerpieces!

Sharlie chose to go with a mixture of high and low centerpieces, which is a very popular choice among brides. Why, you may ask? It helps tease the eye; and add depth and dimension to a room. This is a great way to also have two different styles of centerpieces, too: perfect for a bride that may be torn between two ideas!

Photography by Sarah Heppell Photography