A Jubilee Event: Danielle & Ramsey’s Rustic Barn Wedding in Middletown, Connecticut

Fall was just around the corner and there was no better way kick the season off than with Danielle and Ramsey’s big day. Danielle and Ramsey were married at a gorgeous and intimate barn in Connecticut, surrounded by their closest family and friends. We had the fortune of being part of their wedding day as they planned their wedding from LA. Danielle is currently guest staring on one of our all time fav television shows– Community!

One of my favorite parts of this wedding was that it wasn’t just a celebration of a new family unit, but it also honored their history. The couple was married on the lush lawn overlooking the river surrounded by their closest family and friends. Their ceremony was deeply personal as their parents and siblings stood by them underneath the Chuppah, which housed them with a family prayer shawl. Guests made their way up to the cocktail hour, where they were greeted by one of the most cheerful and entertaining A Capella groups, the LarKings. Guests were quick to find their seats as the sweet candy apple escort cards were too good not to touch!

The inside of the barn was adorned with garden lights strung across their beams coupled with long billows of fabric to give it a romantic look. Azalea Floral Design created a magnificent look with the centerpieces with branches extended from tall vases filled with apples. The walls held mason jars and old glass containers that Danielle’s mom wrapped in various colored tissue paper for a pop of color once the candles inside were lit. Danielle’s mom truly outdid herself with all of the fabulous decor. Not only did she personally create all of the table numbers, decorative jars, programs, menu cards, and tasty cookies that guests were able to take home with them, but she brought in so many heartfelt details that brought Danielle’s vision to life. The gift vignette contained rustic tables, antique shutters, and old crates filled with fresh apples. A gift bag, carefully sewn together out of the bride’s aunt’s wedding dress stored the cards from all of Danielle and Ramsey’s loved ones.

As the couple sat together at their table, they toasted with their heirloom champagne glasses in front of numerous photos of their family members throughout the years. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be a part of such a special day in a family’s history.

Credit Reel

Photography: Raya Carlisle Photography
Cinematography: Vantage Point Films
Event Planning: Diana Chouinard, Jubilee Events
Floral Design: Azalea Floral Design
Cake: Palmer’s Bakery
A Capella Group: The LarKings
Beauty: DD Nickel
Ceremony & Reception Location: The Barns at Wesleyan Hills, Middletown, CT
Invitations: DIY by Danielle’s Mom, Jodi
Shoes: Anthropologie
Dress: Marissa, Lace detail styled and added by Kleinfeld

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25 Sep
2010

Posted in: A Jubilee Event
By Diana

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Today is Kelly & Paolo’s Wedding Day!

Today Diana and her team are heading up to the Still River Cafe to celebrate the intimate wedding of Kelly and Paolo! We’ve been working with Kelly and Paolo for quite some time on their thoughtful, vintage wedding. They have a fantastic group of vendors including Joe Kiernan, Azalea Floral Design, and Jen Curtis Photography.

Kelly–Paolo– Congratulations. We couldn’t be more happy or excited for you both! xo

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10 Mar
2010

Posted in: Connecticut Events, Decor & Design
By Candice

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Organic, Local Farm Wedding Flowers by Azalea Floral Design

I met with the lovely Christine D’Angelo of Azalea Floral Design, a Connecticut based floral design company. She turned me on to the idea of using locally grow, fresh Connecticut flowers in your event. Christine and her team will pick and acquire locally grown flowers for your event to be used through out your decor. This is a really great way to support your local Connecticut small business and farms. Christine has also said that this option is affordable, but couples need to have an open color story as some varieties and colors are not always available.

I really love the gorgeous arrangements that Christine put together above using local flowers! Check out her website to learn more about her company, style, and approach. She recently started a blog, too!

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