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Inspired Wedding at The Barkley House

November 5, 2015 | nicole

Qerina and Mitchell’s fall fiesta wedding at The Barkley House is here to add a pop of color to your day! Balancing fall jewel tones, woodland whimsy, and Mexican-inspired elements, the couple and Sara Gillianne Weddings & Events created a vibrant setting to celebrate their love. Qerina had known she wanted Jessi Field Photography and Caleb Pierce Visuals to capture her day since she was in high school, so their presence made the wedding even more personal.
The Couple:
Qerina and Mitchell
The Wedding:
The Barkley House, Pensacola, Florida
The Inspiration:
We wanted our wedding to be a reflection of us, so the words that went through our minds were: colorful, bohemian, and organic. Our colors were jewel tones, so I imagined a woodland fairy tale with a Spanish “fiesta” flair. Chloe took my ideas and created the perfect combination of the two. By incorporating Mexican blanket runners, wildflowers and cacti, succulents and tree stumps for the centerpieces and cake decorations, it was a woodland fairytale fiesta come true! While our wedding was perfect aesthetically, it also FELT beautiful. Between our friends and family, Mitchell and I were surrounded by the coziest, most celebratory aura of love.

From the bride: I’m definitely more a tomboy, so I wanted to keep my hair, makeup and accessories as simple and natural as possible. I got my lace and crochet dress custom-made on Etsy, so it fit me and accentuated my curves perfectly. I am petite, and it hit me at an odd length, so I decided to get it hemmed to my knees. I feared that September in Florida would still be sweltering hot, so I considered getting the long sleeves taken off, as well. But once it was hemmed, the length made it pleasingly edgy while the long sleeves became a feminine and romantic touch. Don’t get me wrong – I was sweating the entire day, but I felt freaking beautiful, so who cares?!

The Moments:
I know everybody says the ceremony is their favorite part of their wedding, but that’s because it IS the wedding. Our ceremony, particularly the vows, were uniquely us. As Mitchell said in his reception speech, “We are two individual people who make up an individual couple.” We both choked up while reading our vows, but eventually made it through them, and it was absolutely the most perfect moment. We soaked up every second of it. After all of the stress of planning for nine months, it all went away the moment we finished our vows and kissed each other for the first time as husband and wife.
A close second was when we had our “first look.” It was such a beautifully suspenseful moment in which we were able to hug each other and tell each other “I love you” before being surrounded by friends and family. Mitchell said my dress was beautiful, and I told him how handsome he looked. Being able to see each other and have that tender moment documented where we could hug/kiss/cry/laugh/smile before the ceremony was important to us.
The Couple Recommends:
All of our vendors went above and beyond our expectations, but Jessi Field and Caleb Pierce were by far our favorites. They are two beautiful souls who work seamlessly together, and their vision is unmatchable. I’ve known I wanted the two of them to capture my wedding day since high school, so for them to actually be able to document our day was a dream come true! Their talent spilleth over.

The Wedding Team:
Photography – Jessi Field Photography
Event Planning – Sara Gillianne Weddings & Events
Venue – The Barkley House
Floral Design – Supposey
Catering – Apple Market
Videography – Caleb Pierce Visuals
Hair Styling – Moonflower Salon
Wedding Dress – Etsy
Seamstress – Hemstich Vintage
Groom’s Apparel – Studio Suits
Rings – Etsy
Rentals – Clark Rents
Transportation – Gulf Coast Pedicabs
Photo Booth – Pensacola Photo Booth

A special thanks to Qerina and Mitchell for sharing your colorful fall wedding with Junebug! For more Florida wedding photography from Jessi Field, be sure to check out Haley and Caleb’s rustic picnic wedding in Pensacola, Florida.

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THE BEST SAVE THE DATE WEDDING INVITATION

I Did My Pre-Wedding Skincare All Wrong

Going to a Dermalogica bridal skincare clinical a week before the big day made me realize I was taking a lot of risks.

Kat

Jun 9, 2015

 

 

I got married last month. I was kind of a bad bride, though. I was excited to get married, but I didn’t find wedding planning very interesting, and as a result, did as little planning as possible. If it hadn't been for a couple of firm-handed bridesmaids, the wedding would have been held in an empty room, and the guests would’ve shared a single bag of chips.

But when a Facebook friend posted about a free “Bridal Skincare Clinic” at our local Dermalogica training centre, I jumped on it (and signed my sister up too). She pointed out that my wedding was less than two weeks away, but I knew my priorities. There was no way I’d turn down free skincare products.

The clinic offered free “facial mapping,” free “microfacials” and a presentation on the ideal Bridal Skincare Regime (BSR), where I learned that I’d already done my BSR all wrong.

Rule 1: Start your BSR two months before your wedding.

When the Dermalogica rep asked us how long we had before the wedding, most of the brides said “eight months” or “two years.” When he looked at me, my sister started to laugh. “Ten days!” she cackled.

“Well it’s too late for you,” he said, without batting an eye.

Essentially, the BSR is like a gym regimen or a diet, but it’s based on your skin. Two months before your wedding, you come to a Dermalogica skin therapist for a consultation and “face mapping.” Based on this analysis, you choose a couple things that you want to improve. You buy the products that will help with this specific area/issue. Then, you go back for a couple microfacials to “perfect your canvas” before the wedding.

Dermalogica’s face-mapping equipment.

Rule 2: Don’t try a bunch of different products.

We were also told not to use new products in the two months before the wedding, just in case you have a bad reaction.

Ugh. I was completely breaking this rule. I don’t have a routine so much as I have eight different routines and 75 different products that I use in a loose rotation, based on how my skin feels. (When I pack a suitcase, half of it is filled with clothes and half of it is filled products I take “just in case” and usually never touch). That said, my skin is looking so bright and clear that I’ve been mistaken for a teenager twice this spring. (Also, maybe I need to start dressing like a grown up).

I tried to limit my product use in the week before the wedding, but I failed. I couldn’t help it! You can’t give me a bag of new products and then tell me not to use them. I used the Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer wipes, the Exfoliating Body Scrub and the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque. Nothing bad happened. I looked great.

Rule 3: Don’t get a facial right before the wedding.

I sort of broke this rule, just by being at the event and getting a microfacial (which was amazing and I regret nothing). In my defense, I figured 10 days was enough time to deal with any minor irritation (and I wouldn’t have consented to anything invasive, like extractions).

If you’re tempted to get a facial, get a massage instead. In the days before my wedding, I would have paid $100 just to lie on a table in a darkened room and not be asked questions by anyone. The massage will be a bonus.

After the presentation, I won the draw for a gift basket! Was the universe telling me that I was doing actually everything right?

Rule 4: Don’t put benzoil peroxide on a pimple before the wedding.

It will make the pimple flaky and impossible to cover up. I woke up with a big, deep pimple the day before my wedding. I threw some Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion on it and it retreated back into my face without incident.

Rule 5: Dermalogica makes great products.

Since it was a Dermalogica event, the presenters spent a lot of time promoting the brand and the “microfacial” system. I like the concept of the “microfacial.” Basically, it’s a stripped-down facial that focuses on one specific issue that you’ve identified during your “facial mapping.” Why pay for a whole facial when you probably just want one specific part of it?

I was surprised to find that the products genuinely lived up to the hype. They’re really expensive (maybe moreso in Canada?) but also really effective. My skin looked amazing after my facial—so amazing that a coworker even commented on it the next day. I would recommend talking to a brand representative before buying, though. Dermalogica makes a lot of products, and it’s not always clear what each one does. I really liked everything I tried, and I’m not looking forward to the day I run out.

• Married or engaged folks: What was/is your pre-wedding skincare routine?
• What’s been your experience with Dermalogica products?
• What skincare rules are you breaking?