Real Wedding { Teaser } : Cassie + Morgan

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Stacy McCain Event Planning

Last October, on a crisp yet sunny Fall day, Cassie and Morgan tied the knot at Beaulieu Garden in front of their nearest and dearest. We loved working with them and their families because they were so excited and enthusiastic about their big day and all the little details. In addition, the vendors that we had the pleasure of working with on this wedding made it one of our most memorable weddings of 2013. The printed pieces c/o Chewing The Cud, the decor c/o Atelier Joya, the food c/o Paula LeDuc Fine Catering – we could go on and on! Without a doubt, the biggest show stopper was Cassie’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous Vera Wang dress; the kind of dress every girl dreams about wearing as she walks down the aisle.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from the day, but you can find the entire album on our recent Style Me Pretty feature by following this link.

Photo by Elle Jae Photography

Photo by Elle Jae Photography

Wishing Cassie and Morgan a lifetime of good food, delicious wine, and lots of love!

Real Wedding: Olivia and Dan on Style Me Pretty Today!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Stacy McCain Event Planning

We’re beyond excited to share photos from Olivia and Dan’s wedding at Beaulieu Garden on Style Me Pretty today! We worked with an all star group of vendors to produce this gorgeous wedding, including Yvonne Wong Photography, Paula Le Duc Fine Catering, Sharla Flock Designs, Got Light., Sweet On Cake, and many others. Here’s a little sneak peak of some of our favorite photos, but please be sure to visit the entire gallery on Style Me Pretty by following this link.

Photo by Yvonne Wong Photography

Real Wedding: Megan & Ben on Style Me Pretty

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Stacy McCain Event Planning

Today we are so excited to have Megan and Ben’s wedding featured on Style Me Pretty! Megan and Ben were one of the sweetest couples we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Here are a few sneak peek photos, and you can find the entire gallery by following this link.

Photo by Nirav Patel

Cheers to you Megan and Ben! Wishing you a lifetime of love, adventure and lots of laughter!

Real Wedding: Laura + Jeff

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Stacy McCain Event Planning

Today we are pleased to share the beautiful photos from Laura and Jeff’s wedding at Beaulieu Garden in Yountville, CA. Their big day took place on a HOT June day, yet despite the heat, Laura managed to look absolutely stunning and flawless throughout the day. Pat Friday‘s ‘fresh from the garden’ approach to the design of the wedding was full of girly pops of pink { peonies galore! }, lavender and lush hydrangea. Please enjoy the photos below; our favorite moments from the day were Laura and Jeff’s special dances with their Father and Mother. Laura and Jeff were such a lovely couple to work with, and we wish them a lifetime of happiness and laughter.

Laura & Jeff Wedding by Michelle Pattee

Planning & Coordination: Stacy McCain Event Planning / Photography: Michelle Pattee / Printed Pieces: InPrint-Elle / Venue Beaulieu Garden / Catering: Paula Le Duc Fine Catering / Flowers: Pat Friday / Lighting & Sound: Got Light / Ceremony and Cocktail Music: An Elegant Touch of Strings / Band: Allstar Jukebox / Cake: Perfect Endings / Makeup: Victoria’s Hair and Spa

Wedding Traditions and History: Wedding Rings

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Stacy McCain Event Planning

How did the tradition of wearing a wedding band as a symbol that one was married begin? The wedding ring dates back to ancient Egypt, more than 3,000 years ago.

Egyptian society saw the circular shape of the ring as a symbol of eternal love – one with no beginning and no end. Similar to present day traditions, the Egyptians wore the wedding band on their fourth finger on the left hand. Wearing a wedding ring served as a physical sealing of the marriage and a symbol of commitment. This concept has been passed down for centuries and spread throughout many cultures.

Photo by Yvonne Wong

Unlike the more romantic Egyptians, wherein the ring symbolized love, the ancient Romans viewed the wedding ring as a symbol of possession. A woman who wore a ring signified that she was a wife who belonged to her husband.

Photo courtesy Romano Britain

We have the Archduke Maximillian of Austria to thank for the traditional diamond rings with which many men propose today. In 1477, the Archduke offered his beloved Mary of Burgandy a diamond as a betrothal gift – the first ever recorded diamond engagement ring.