I always like to give a little background on the first time I meet each and everyone of my brides. Luckily, Tori and I met in the 9th grade, so I have many memories of her. If you were to ask me, or anyone for that matter to describe Tori in 3 or less words I can honestly say we would all agree that she is the following: 1. Kind 2. Sincere and 3. Stunningly gorgeous with a heart of pure gold. Ok, ok, so that was more than three words, but hey, they are all so true.
Phillip, on the other hand I did not know until this year. I had only heard amazing things about him, and each and every time Tori would post a picture via Facebook or Instagram she always looked so happy, like she was living on cloud 9. When I finally had the opportunity to meet him, I completely understood why Tori was always so giddy and head over heels about Phillip. Phillip is a true gentlemen. At their engagement session, ( https://kellyginnphotography.com/toriphillip-a-classy-downtown-engagement/) I watched Phillip open and close the car door for Tori, hold her purse, and help her put her adorable coral Jessica Simpson pumps on. He is a standup kinda guy, and these love birds DEFINITELY deserve each other.
When Tori asked me to shoot her wedding, I’ll admit, John and I jumped up and down. Tori has an eye for all things sparkly and we naturally have the same taste in a lot of different things. She excitedly told me ALL about her plans for a stunning at home Arlington wedding. I remembered how lovely her childhood home was, so I knew this would be a very special, intimate wedding. Tori’s gorgeous mom, Ginger designed their lovely home, and Tori’s dad built it. Let’s just say I was a bit obsessed with everything about Tori’s day: The arbor of flowers the couple said ‘I do’ under, the coral and turquoise wedding accents, the paper lanterns and the tent strung with bright lights, just to name a few.
Before I post this gorgeous, intimate wedding I have got to elaborate on Tori’s favorite part of the day (other than becoming Mrs. Webster). The flowers. I was HONORED to be able to work next to the extremely talented Karin Woodward and her team at Haute Horticulture. When I saw her deliver Tori’s flowers, I’ll admit, I was intimidated, shocked, and ecstatic- all at the same time. That’s quite a few emotions to feel all at once, but she was extremely wonderful and just as lovely as her creations are. You will see her work several times throughout this post.
A big shout out to John Ginn for assisting me once again at another amazing wedding.
Tori and Phillip, we love you guys and feel SO honored to have been the ones you chose to document your special day!
Enjoy.
Phillip chose a yellow canary diamond. I am swooning over this!
Tori got all of her bridesmaids Kate Spade turquoise studs, along with an adorable chevron clutch. I pretended to be a bridesmaids all day.
Karin was kind enough to style this little flower spread around Tori’s invitation.
Tori and I both share a love for aqua mason jars.
Tori’s bouquet nearly brought tears to my eyes. It is made up of the following: Peonies, poppies, spray roses, juliet roses, godetia, ranunculus, and wildflowers. I may have pretended it was mine a time or two.
I will be printing a few of these and hanging them in my own house.
I loved Tori’s take home gifts for their guest. She had peonies and poppy seeds for them to plant and grow!
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Webster!