Kate & Adam

I love Kate & Adam. Their wedding was, no contest, one of the best events I've ever done. Why? Honestly - it's mostly because of them. Don't get me wrong, the details were incredible and so outside of the typical wedding mold (more about that in a second). But from the first moment we met, we just clicked. Kate is so warm and friendly, and Adam has this awesome dry sense of humor. They are designers and tastemakers, they are foodies and 'eco' minded - and they do all of it without a hint of snobbery or ego. They couldn't be more down to earth and they complement each other so well. And I love them for it.

Kate & Adam have been together for 17 years. They got engaged in May last year and chose 10.10.10 as the date to officially get hitched, leaving them only 4 months to get everything together. By the time I met them, they had done most of the planning themselves but were getting a little overwhelmed with the final details as the big day approached, so they hired bash, please to help them with Day-Of Coordination - lucky me! They already had all of the big pieces in place, so I just swooped in to help them with all of the fine details and finishing touches and make sure that they day ran smoothly. They were calm and kind and funny throughout the whole process. And I love them for that, too.

That's me lighting one of two stunning chandeliers that one of their friends MADE for the wedding. Amzaing!

Kate is a graphic designer (check out her latest project Egg2Cake) with a keen eye for detail - she created all of the printed pieces and designed the overall look of the night. Adam is one of half of Blackman Cruz which came in really handy when choosing a wedding venue. They cleared out the bottom floor of their stunning showroom to create the perfect intimate setting for the family-style farm-to-table meal that was the centerpiece of an incredible evening. The night was filled with great style, incredible food, and so, so, so much love - and an impromptu visit from the King himself. Did I mention how much I loved this wedding?! Take a look...

The gorgeous room all set and ready for the guests to arrive. I love how simple it is. The space was stunning to begin with, so they didn't overdo it by adding any extravagant floral centerpieces or anything else to complicate the simplicity. Sometimes a beautiful space and some candlelight is all you need - this is a perfect example of that.

Kate designed this gorgeous menu that also served as the place cards. Each guests name was written on the top and set on their plate. I love how those plates and knives double as their wedding date 10.10.10. So clever!

This seating list guided guests to find their pre-set seats. I'm not gonna lie - doing the seating this way can be time and consuming and complicated. But it looks great and it's a nice spin on traditional place cards.

Birdseye view of the room filled with guests.

Amazing cake by Valerie Confections.

It's not every day that Elvis shows up and tells me he's been sent to serenade the newlyweds. I was shocked and I had no idea if Kate & Adam would be thrilled or horrified if I let him interrupt their totally not-kitschy reception. However, at the exact moment that Elivs arrived, I was in the middle of a mini-crisis: the microphone at the store wasn't working, and toasts were supposed to start any minute. So, I made a deal with Elvis - I'd let him in, if he would stick around after his set and let us use his tiny portable sound system (picture a slightly more upscale version of the kiddy tapedeck we used when we were little) for the toasts. I could hardly stand to see the shock on Kate & Adam's faces when Elvis walked in. But the shock quickly melted away as soon as they found out that Elvis was a gift from friends that couldn't make it to the wedding. And everyone could hear the toasts just fine.

Thanks you, Elvis, for saving the day.

The happy couple at the end of the night (with their little hound dog - a gift from Elvis).

Leslie Barton did an incredible job capturing the night (and she couldn't have been any nicer, which is always a plus!). Kate wrote about the wedding on her blog and it's really fun to hear her take. For many more amazing details, photos, and stories visit her blog.