Giveaway: Hand Painted Mr. & Mrs Chair Back Signs

As mentioned yesterday, we will be giving away our hand painted Mr & Mrs Chair Back Signs from our John & Abigail Adams Modern Love Story Wedding Shoot!!

The signs were handpainted by Just Write Studios and can easily be hung to the back of chairs or other places you might image. The colors are teal and coral against a charcoal grey background. The signs measure approximately 9.5” by 7.5” and are super light!

Lots of images here courtesy of Mollie Tobias Photography:

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Capitol Inspiration: A Modern, John & Abigail Adams Love Story Themed Wedding Shoot

A few months ago I collaborated on a styled shoot with some pretty fabulous DC wedding vendors. Mollie Tobias Photography was the motor being the whole thing, offering to do a giveaway here on Capitol Romance to give away a styled shoot for one lucky couple that could tell their love story creatively. We picked Hilary & her husband Paul – a couple that loved colonial history and especially the love story of John & Abigail Adams. They even used one of Abigail’s love letters to John as a reading during their wedding ceremony.

Now, being that I love to do things differently, I didn’t want to do a colonial/traditional type setup – instead I wanted to do a modern take on this old love story, using brighter, bolder colors and mixing modern details with antique furnishings.

We were thrilled to have this shoot featured on two awesome blogs, Wedding Wire Blog & Love Photographs Beautifully! Check out our favorites form the shoot, below.

A Modern John & Abigail Adams Love Story Wedding Styled Shoot

Vendors:

Photography: Mollie Tobias Photography | Coordination & Design: Capitol Romance | Florals & Styling: Studio DBI | Vintage Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals | Grooms Attire & Styling: Outspoken Groom | Bride’s Dress: Punk Rock Bride via Soliloquy Bridal | Hair Stylist: Bridal Beauty Associates | Makeup Artist: The Makeup Chic | Cake & Desserts: Market Salamander | Invitation Suite & Calligraphy: Just Write Studios | Venue: Headquarters DC

Jenny with Just Write Studios went above and beyond with the invitation suite – check out these details. She looked up the address of where Abigail Adams lived before marrying John AND found Abigail Adams stamps online!

Stunning florals by Studio DBI – the perfect mix of modern and vintage.

Our bride, Hilary actually DIYed the paper flowers from a book of love letters!

We used modern florals and a striking color palette of mint, gold, bright blue, and coral. We mixed the vintage rentals with a modern, industrial venue, and we had a more modern groom to a slightly vintage bride (though her fabulous dress was ALL modern).

Mollie actually DIYed the mugs too!

We did a simple little sweetheart table for the tablescape – tea and desserts for two!

Click inside for the rest of the images from our Modern John & Abigail Adams, Love Story Inspired Wedding Shoot!

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Wedding Music That Doesn’t Suck: “Chloe” by Grouplove

We are wasting no time getting this week started. Today’s Wedding Music That Doesn’t Suck, alternative wedding song suggestion, is nothing short of toe-tapping, seat dancing, awesomeness.

Let’s not mention the fact that we have a giveaway starting today AND some more goodness from our most recent styled shoot collaboration. It’s going to be a good day. Even if it is Monday.

There is a ton to love about this song, “Chloe” by Grouplove. The opening electric guitar riff, the catchy drum beat, and the easy to sing along lyrics. There is not much weddingness in this song, so I’d say keep it to your cocktail hour playlist, or maybe if you are doing the reception ipod DJ thing, it’d be a great addition for the dancing part of the evening.

I mean, I am dancing at my desk, right now, simultaneously as I type this. So yeah, I think people will dance to it at your wedding.

Happy Monday Romancers. Check back later for our Modern John & Abigail Adams Love Story styled shoot AND a new giveaway!

Capitol Inspiration: Wedding Details from a Glitter & Glitz, Outdoor Eclectic Wedding Shoot

Not much to say about today’s wedding inspiration post, other than that it’s super eclectic and really pretty. It’s one of those shoots that is a true mixture of themes, colors, and textures – a little “something for everyone” if you will.

The shoot was shot by A Muse Photography, designed by Amore Events and submitted via Two Bright Lights. We’ll let the beautiful images of blues, golds, and glitter take it from here…

Wedding Design & Decor from An Eclectic, Outdoors Wedding Shoot with Glitter & Glitz

Vendors:

love the mix of royal blue with golds

feathers dipped in gold glitter? yes please!

a boutonniere from blueberries?! oh heck yes.

very classic, modern bridal updo

Click inside for the rest of this eclectic, outdoor Virginia wedding Styled Shoot !

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