Life…

Don’t you agree?!

sources: 1. weareyawn.com; 2. piccsy.com

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Vacation Palette

Today I’m finding myself inspired by anything vacation related, but I especially love these deeply saturated colors from a photo I took of an Italian beach. Seeing this palette in a wedding would be so cheerful, fun and happy!

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Birthday Time!

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Featured: Mexican Elopement On Ruffled Blog Today!

Our latest shoot was featured on the Ruffled Blog today, check it out here! I was lucky enough to work with Delbarr Moradi again, whose images captured my designs perfectly. I was inspired by Mexican scenery and how it varies so widely from dry and arid to lush and bright. I transitioned that adoration into the design of our shoot by using our farm tables (ready to be rented in the Bay Area now!) with their rich warm wood, antique spools, and a caramel colored hide and then juxtaposing it against the bright cigar boxes, patterned plates, peonies, ranunculus and vintage Mexican textiles.

Leigh of Crimson Horticulture Rarities designed the most gorgeous floral arrangements. One of my favorites was what she and our hair stylist, Yesenia, created in our bride’s hair. My inspiration was Frida Kahlo and modernizing her classic look.

The shoot was a blast and I was so lucky to work with such an amazing vendors, and in such an amazing location, Dona Tomas!

We hope you liked it as much as we loved designing and styling it!

Venue Location and Cake: Doña Tomás / Wedding Photographer: Delbarr Moradi / Event Design and Styling, Farm Table Rentals: Rebekah Carey McNall of A & B Creative / Wedding Flowers: Crimson Horticulture Rarities / Tea Length Dress: Laundry by Shelli Segal / Floral Bottomed Gown: The Limited / Blue and pink tops: Anthropologie / Bride’s Shoes: Colin Stuart for Victoria’s Secret / Bride’s Jewelry: Nadri and Esqueleto / Bride’s Belt: Vintage / Groom’s Suit: Banana Republic / Groom’s Shirts, shoes, and tie: Vintage / Makeup: Nikol Elaine Artistry / Hair: Yesenia Guinea/ Vintage Rentals: Mignonne Decor / Dinner Plates: Anthropologie / Glass Plates: Crate & Barrel / Model: Marissa Marquez, marquez@formulastreetinc.com

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Is This You Today?

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Bridal Boudoir

 

What do you think about bridal boudoir photos? Would you do them? Obviously if you have a photographer as incredible as Elizabeth Messina you would probably be able to get over any embarrassment or discomfort you may have with the idea. I love the idea of classic and stylish styling like these that are incredibly intimate without even the slightest hint of raunch.

All photos by Elizabeth Messina. First veil designer unknown, second and third by Twigs & Honey

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How I Feel:

 

Original images, one: artpages.org.ua; two: corbisimages.com

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Mintspiration

With pastels being so big this spring I have to say that mint is by far my favorite one. It’s cool and looks so good against a tan. I love that it can have either a simplistic modern feel, or a retro one. At the very least makes us crave a beach vacation!

 

Sources:

1. shop.magasin.dk; 2. us.topshop.com; 3. etsy.com; 4. jcrew.com; 5. us.topshop.com; 6. zara.com; 7. yajomia.com; 8. topshop.com; 9. modcloth.com; 10. fashiolista.com;        11. essie.com; 12. harpersbazaar.com

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I Said It Before Martha…

Do you remember in this post last fall how I “called” mini pineapple upside down cakes being the next trend…well I was right! Martha herself featured them in the spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. Pick up a copy and see what other predicted trends make an appearance.

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Palette Inspiration

original photo via by Lindsey Southwood

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