Their wedding was incredible gorgeous! I couldn’t love the Bell Event Centre in Over the Rhine more. It is the perfect setting for a couple who believes in character and art and the beauty of life. It’s was a constant reminder of who they are as a couple throughout the day.

Kerri and James, thanks for continually showing me love and kindness. Thank you for being friends. And thank you for allowing me to capture a small part of how much you love each other! Here are some of my favorites from the day:

*to be notified of Kerri and James’ catalog when it becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

I loved this wedding because it was so relaxed and fun. The smiles that you see on these guys’ faces were there all day and there wasn’t any stress to be found (at least not that they showed). I am a lucky guy to have the job that I have!

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

We have a winner…Congratulations to Lindsey and Matthew!

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Lindsey and Matthew

Ceremony Location: St. Luke’s Chapel, Charleston, SC

Reception Location: Historic Rice Mill Building, Charleston, SC

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/linze219/wedding-ideas/

“Our wedding will be a touch of modern flare with a feel of classic elegance. We want to bring together the hospitality of the South with the personality of the Northeast. It will be a perfect blend of what Matt and I both bring to our relationship and to our future marriage.”

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Alright folks, it’s on to the final round. Here’s the deal…the couple with the most votes at the end of Round 2 will win a wedding package worth $10,000! So now it’s up to you. Read through their profiles and then scroll to the bottom to vote. Also ONE LUCKY VOTER will win a GIFT CARD TO SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FOR $250!

Details:

• Voting closes 11:59pm (EST) ON FEBRUARY 28, 2012. Winner will be announced March 1!
• You may only vote once per computer per 24 hour period. There is no limit to how many times or from how many places you can vote.
• Here’s a reminder of what the couples are trying to win.

You can win a FREE PLANE TICKET! There are two ways you can be eligible for the contest:

• Tweet “I voted for a couple to win a $10K wedding from @nathan_peel @fivedot @bluedahliaevent & @brideface! You should too: http://bit.ly/yhw1lW”
• Or shoot me an email at contest@nathanpeelphoto.com with the subject line “I Voted.”
• Only one entry person, so only one email or tweet is needed even if you vote multiple times.
• We’ll throw all the voters into a randomizer and pick one lucky winner to win a $250 Gift Card from Southwest Airlines.

HERE ARE OUR CONTESTANTS:

Molly and Kevin

Location: Claxton Farms, Weaverville, NC

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/mcginnismr/wedding-ideas/

“We want our wedding to be a vintage, shabby-chic, rustic wedding at the farm during the fall with a bit of Southern charm. It will be a care-free atmosphere with lots of fun to be had by all guests. If anyone at our wedding is not smiling we will know we have done something wrong!”

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Mary and Sean

Location: Carnton Plantation, Franklin, TN

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/mary_c/july-2013/

“We want our wedding to be a great celebration. The guys are going to wear khaki suits with lovely pink ties, the ring bearers are in a similar outfit, but with bow ties. The girls are in khaki/ ivory dress, too. It will be very chic and country inspired. Since it is on a plantation, we are going to keep it very classic and simple.”

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Jamie and Nick

Location: Lowndes Grove Plantation, Charleston, SC

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/jamie_krywicki/nuptials-by-me/

“Our creative concept is that of timelessness. Set in an historic city, classic and trendy will meet amidst an array grays and salmon pink. Our wedding is truly our relationship on display, old fashioned and simple, and with the outdoor setting along with Motown music, the energy of this evening will be undeniably contagious.”

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Christina and Enrique

Location: Majestic Elegance Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/ForkyouNoforkU/destination-wedding-ideas/

“With our wedding being on an island we decided to fully embrace the ocean blues into our wedding. The sea is such a beautiful backdrop we decided that turquoise and tropical colors can be great highlights to the beach that will be behind us.”

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Megan and Brandon

Ceremony Location: St. Mary of the Annunciation, Charleston, SC

Reception Location: Pavilion at Patriot’s Point, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/stylemeswanky/let-s-plan/

“Our wedding will feel like a swanky, southern affair; classic & romantic with vintage touches throughout. For our colors, we want pearly tones: champagne, blushes, ivory colors. Lots of candles, lots of dancing. I want my guests to feel like they’ve stepped into an old, black and white film!”

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Lindsey and Matthew

Ceremony Location: St. Luke’s Chapel, Charleston, SC

Reception Location: Historic Rice Mill Building, Charleston, SC

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/linze219/wedding-ideas/

“Our wedding will be a touch of modern flare with a feel of classic elegance. We want to bring together the hospitality of the South with the personality of the Northeast. It will be a perfect blend of what Matt and I both bring to our relationship and to our future marriage.”

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Karolina and Michael

Location: Jellyfish Restaurant, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/k9karolina/my-punta-cana-wedding/

“We are having a whimsical take on a traditional beach wedding, with some unique and handmade elements. Our celebration is going to be shark themed! We are going to have barefoot dancing on the beach, fire dancers, shark cake-toppers, and an overall AWESOME time!”

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Hayley and Mark

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

“We’re looking to throw a wedding that is casual and simple. Most importantly, we want our wedding to be an expression of our personalities- fun and lighthearted, with more emphasis on celebrating than tradition. We’re thinking of doing a beach and brunch theme.”

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Ariel and Blake

Location: Disney Dream Cruise to the Bahamas

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/mrsf0ltz2013/6-17-2013/

“We really just want a laid back relaxing wedding with our closest family and friends. Getting married on a cruise allows us to focus less on the stress and more on each other! We want it to be semi-formal while still super fun and carefree!”

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M’Khel and Torry

Location: Nassau, Bahamas

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/kheli_ashlee/inspiration/

“We’re planning a rustic, vintage and chic affair with a romantic color palette of blush pink, ivory and gold incorporating burlap and lace textures.”

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Brianne and Brandon

Location: Beachouse at the Outer Banks, NC

Style Board: http://pinterest.com/bbpyle/i-thee-wed/

“We are going to have a rustic country style wedding, with a lot of mason jars.  Our guests will even be drinking out of chalkboard mason jars with their names on them.  Our colors are grey and yellow, and we will be incorporating burlap into our decor along with chalkboard menus, a few hydrangeas and anything else we can find that gives off the rustic look!”

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Fine Print:

1. Photographer travel will include 1 coach plane ticket, 3 nights of lodging on site, transportation and food.
2. If $1500 budget is exceeded the winning couple will be responsible for extra expense.
3. Wedding date availability was taken into consideration when selecting finalists.
4. To protect the integrity of the contest wedding vendors above reserve the right to disqualify any entry at any time for any reason.

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[UPDATE: If you would like to vote for the winners GO HERE.]

You’re a hopeless romantic. The idea of getting married on the Mexican Riviera or in Parisian cathedral or an Italian villa was just too charming to pass up. You only get married once right? We love the idea of a romantic wedding away from home too and we want to play a part.

We wanna make it a little easier to have the destination wedding of your dreams. Lots of contests promise a free something or other with a purchase of something more expensive. Not this one. How about lots of free stuff for nothing? Call your venue, buy your dress, book your plane tickets and fly home married.

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Here’s what you get if you win…

Photography – Nathan Peel Photography ($8500 value)
12 hours of coverage on your wedding day by 1 photographer
Day After Session for perfect couple/bridal portraits
10 spread leather album
Digital Negative DVD of wedding and portrait session
Up to $1500 paid travel budget for photographer

Stationery – Five Dot Design ($1000 value)
A credit will be applied to the final balance of your wedding stationery package.
This can be used towards Save the Dates, your invitation suite, reception pieces like programs, favors and thank you notes.

Planning – Blue Dahlia Events ($750 value)
3 sessions of expert planning advice to assist you with your destination wedding planning: budget, style + design, travel, timeline, etc.

Makeup - Brideface ($125 value)
Custom DIY makeup consult to help you create two looks.
*if couple isn’t local or plans to hire an artist on location then a gift basket with product of equal value will be sent.

$10,000 toward the destination wedding of your dreams…not too bad, huh?

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Here’s how to enter:

Round 1:

1. Send an email to contest@nathanpeelphoto.com. Round 1 entries will be accepted through email only. All Facebook, Twitter, blog comments, etc will be disregarded.
2. Include couple’s names, wedding date, wedding location and wedding venue. (A booked wedding venue and date will be valued highly.)
3. Include a 100-200 word blurb (keep it short!) about you guys as a couple. We’re looking for insight into your personality.
4. All Round 1 entries must be received by noon on February 17, 2012. (SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED)

Round 2:

1. 10 finalists will be selected and contacted by February 18, 2012.
2. Finalists will be asked to submit a picture and a short description of their wedding.
3. Voting will be opened to the public via online poll.
4. Voting will close at noon March 1, 2012. The finalists with the most votes wins.

Fine Print:

1. All finalists will be selected by Nathan Peel Photography.
2. A wedding will be considered as a “destination” wedding at the sole discretion of the photographer.
3. If you have already contracted a photographer please consider your contractual obligations before entering.
4. Current NPP couples are not eligible.
5. Votes will be handled via secure online poll.
6. Photographer travel will include 1 coach plane ticket, 3 nights of lodging on site, transportation and food.
7. If $1500 budget is exceeded the winning couple will be responsible for extra expense.
8. Wedding date availability will be taken into consideration when selecting finalists.
9. To protect the integrity of the contest wedding vendors above reserve the right to disqualify any entry at any time for any reason.

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If this Vanity Fair cover were a wedding…

It would have this dress, these shoes, these earrings, those table arrangements, and this cake. Holiday glam perfection.

Stunning original gown by KT Jean Designs. She’ll even send you a muslin to try on before you purchase.

Short, sweet and backless design by Sleigh Custom Dresses.

Find this adorable vintage-inspired frock at Pure Magnolia Couture. I’m swooning over the polka dot lace.

This one is an actual vintage find from Daughters of Simone. I really love that long sleeves are back for brides. (Thank you Princess Cate!)

Here’s another beautiful long sleeve lace design.  It’s very cute how Bridal Bliss Designs combined long sleeves with the shorter hem.

Stunning ombre floral designs.

DIY ombre backdrop decoration at Green Wedding Shoes.

Pretty gradient dress from Saks.

A variety of beautiful ombre cakes.

Dip-dyed curtains from Anthro for a great outdoor decoration.

If this magazine cover were a wedding…

It would have this dress, these earrings, these vine lanterns, these flutes, and these shoes. The perfect autumn wedding color scheme. All of today’s items are from the BHLDN site. They make me wish I could get married again…

Bella Puzzles makes really amazing custom puzzles for guests to sign each piece. You can even use an engagement photo.

Turn notes of encouragement into 3D wall art with Celadon Home

I love the graphic look of this tree guest poster by Personalized Prints.

EVCreations makes custom labels and kits to turn your favorite wines into “guestbooks.”

And if you enjoy the traditional book format, I love this elegant design by  Time For Teame.