As you know, Jenn just got married last year, so we know what it’s like to try to choose the perfect vendors… you go through 100 vendor websites, read tons of reviews, check the wedding forums… and at the end of the day, you’re no closer to finding the perfect florist/DJ/caterer than you were when you started. Yea, we know… ;-)  It’s overwhelming.    

Sooo… this is where it gets pretty awesome for you… because (here comes a shocker) Jenn and I go to weddings for a living. Yup, we just so happen to work with all types of wedding vendors every week. We know the good ones, the great ones, and the please-don’t-hire-that-guy ones. And we wanna share our knowledge with you. Alas, welcome to our first “featured vendor” post. And who better to be featured first than the amazingly talented Tricia Hamil.

Tricia Hamil of Viridian Design Studio (www.TriciaHamil.com) is one of our faaaaavorite vendors ever. EVER. There is no way we can really explain how amazing her work is, but I’m gonna try. :-) Viridian Design Studio is a floral design AND event coordination studio. Basically, your one-stop-shop for flowers, decor design, and event coordination/planning. Hire them to handle just one aspect of your big day, or hire them to do it all… it’s up to you. They are equipped to handle any event – no matter how big or small.

Jenn and I decided to feature Tricia when we realized that her floral designs were catching our attention EVERY time we saw them. We go to a lot of weddings, we see lots of floral designs and a ton of wedding decor… so we are not easily impressed. But when we go to a Tricia Hamil event, we can TELL it’s a Tricia Hamil event before we even ask. The quality is better, the flowers are prettier and the arrangements are more unique. No two designs are ever the same — every time we see decor from Viridian Design, it’s something we’ve never seen before.

My favorite thing about Viridian Design: They have this weird way of incorporating the bride & groom’s style into the wedding decor. If the couple is quirky and fun, you can bet the decor is going to be quirky and fun. If they’re a simple couple, an modern couple, a vintage couple… you guessed it, the design will reflect that. I love love LOVE that Viridian Design entire goal is to define, refine and incorporate their clients style into their wedding. It is something no other vendor can do like they can.

Here are several of our fave photos of flowers & decor by Viridian Design Studio:

We asked a few of our past brides to tell us a little bit about their experience with Tricia Hamil and her team.
Here’s what Amber had to say:

“Tricia and her team far exceeded my expectations. I provided her with a few photos
of the flowers that I liked. Not only did she recreate the rustic elegance that I was
aiming for, she also put her own unique touch on every arrangement.
Tricia Hamill was an absolute joy to work with.”
-Amber

Here’s what Emily had to say about  Viridian Design Studio:

“Planning a wedding is really stressful and it’s in my nature to want to follow up a lot
with vendors to make sure they are doing what they need to do. I quickly learned that
with Tricia and her staff, I didn’t need to do this.

I had little décor at my outside wedding and the flowers needed to be colorful and fun.
The corsages, bouquets, center pieces and all things flowers were gorgeous. We had to
change our plans and set up inside instead of out on the lawn, her staff was calm, got
things done in a quick, timely manner and helped calm my nerves.

Tricia had a way of helping me better express my vision when I couldn’t come up with
the words. Saying that she and her staff are creative experts is an understatement. Tricia
and her team will listen to your idea and make your vision come to life. I loved my bouquet
and seeing my bridesmaids just as excited about theirs made me so happy! I can’t say enough
positive things about Tricia Hamil and her team! Let the pictures do the talking!”
-Emily

So there you have it — Viridian Design Studio is amazing!! :-) Here is the web address: www.TriciaHamil.com Give Tricia a call, talk to her about your wedding vision. Watch her work her magic. You’ll be blown away. We promise.
PS- To read more of {our 2 cents}, click here!
-Jenn & Kaylinn

.Like I said…fabulous shoes!!

The guys shoes are important too! I love the contrast of Clayton’s cowboy boot and Chelsea’s heels.

Lovin’ the purple tie.

We LOVED Warren’s checkered Vans. They were such a great way to add his everyday personal style to his wedding.

Don’t forget the bouquet wrap. Jackie used several beaded bracelets to make hers. It added such a fun texture to the bouquet.

Bridesmaids can sport the fabulous shoes too!! How cute are they with their matching red toes!!

These socks have to be one of our all time favorite ways to add color! So fun!!

Pamela and Monojeet had it all! Bouquets, shoes, socks and tie!! Yay!

Photography is capturing light. When deciding where to put a couple for photographs, we will choose good lighting over a pretty background any day. The light is so important. This is why we totally, completely, whole-heartedly, absolutely, unreservedly  (you get the idea!) recommend having your reception lighting done professionally.  Professional lighting transforms your wedding site from ordinary to simply stunning. Lighting creates a mood and makes everything — including your centerpieces, cake, and guests — look better. Professional lighting is not as expensive as you may think and in our humble opinion it is worth every penny.
We cannot stress enough that lighting MAKES the reception. Here are a few photos from our recent professionally-lit receptions. We think they speak for themselves.
-Jenn and Kaylinn

Denise and Geoff’s McNay Wedding

Heather and Manny’s Southwest Arts and Crafts Wedding

MaryAnn and Matt’s Witte Museum Wedding: Lighting by Illuminating Celebrations (www.illuminatingcelebrations.com)

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