Archive for March, 2008
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
I have been really excited to tell you guys about the brilliant new registry feature at Bodanna Studio and Gallery…a non-profit organization that provides at-risk young adults with a place to thrive creatively and gain workplace skills through a handcrafted ceramics business. The talented artists at Bodanna put together this beautiful inspiration board for us, all inspired by their gorgeous ceramic pieces…
Wedding Jewelry by Tara Andrews
I am traveling to Houston today to visit the fam, but I wanted to leave you for the week with ONE GREAT POST. Tara Andrews, a wonderful jewelry designer whose work is sold on Etsy, is looking for a little help in launching her new line of bridal jewelry. Pearls specifically. Absolutely gorgeous pearls…
Tara has a few questions that she is hoping you guys can tackle. As a thank you, she will give one lucky girl an 18 inch white potato pearl necklace and earrings (as seen in the photo on the bottom left) OR a $75 gift certificate to her store!
Wedding Photography by Jessamyn Harris
Today’s brilliant featured wedding was photographed by one of my favorite photographers, Jessamyn Harris, and I wanted to really encourage you to check out her website. It’s filled with unique and interested wedding shots, many of which will inspire you to no end…
Thank you so much Jessamyn for sharing all of these lovely images with us!! We can’t wait to see your next wedding!
Real Wedding by Jessamyn Harris
Here are a few more photos from today’s featured wedding shot by Jessamyn Harris…
I have to say, this is one of the best weddings that I have seen lately…it’s so very important for couples to infuse their wedding with their own unique personality and perspective. This wedding does just that…and with style and elegance to boot. I love the juxtaposition of the traditional, elegant elements with the edgy, spirited details.
Real Wedding by Jessamyn Harris
One of my favorite photographers, Jessamyn Harris, sent me this wedding a few days ago…needless to say, I went completely nuts. This is the perfect example of a fun loving couple, infusing their personalities into otherwise elegant affair. The end result is a wedding that screams fun and yet is still oh-so-chic…
Event Design was done by the lovely and talented Alicia at Alicia K Designs
Wedding Photography by Andreas
For as long as I can remember, I have loved classic black and white wedding photography. There is something so timeless, so sophisticated about the perfect black and white shot…many times, it’s the black and whites that convey the pure emotion of the day. They are dreamy and romantic in that chic and artistic way.
Lucky for us, one of my favorite Little Black Book members and Toronto based photographer, Andreas, specializes in those perfect black and white images that we love so much…
Before I comment on the stunning images, I should tell you all how much I am in LOVE with that wedding gown…custom made for the bride by Ines Di Santo herself. This wedding took place in Toronto at Graydon Hall and what really made it special was the unique connection between the families…hers a large Jamaican family, his a small French family. Huge cultural difference and yet a strong emotional connection.Wedding Photography by Todd Johnson
Over the last five or so years, I have seen so many different styles of weddings…black tie dock-side ceremonies, champagne and chocolate affairs in contemporary art museums, barns decked out with crystal chandeliers. There are so many different types of couples out there, planning so many different types of weddings. It makes my job that much more interesting and that much more exciting.
To me, wedding photography should reflect the unique style of your wedding. When Teresa, one of our loyal readers and owner of Tempting Weddings, sent me a link to Todd Johnson Photography, I completely devoured his work. It is incredibly artistic and innovative, with photographs that are edgy and smart, perfect for a bride that is looking for something completely distinctive…
Reader Inspiration Boards - Teal and Yellow
Now that we have literally TONS of inspiration boards on our site (yay), I am dying to see how some of these boards translated into real weddings. If you think that your wedding translated beautifully from your board, or if you think that your board might have missed the mark a bit, we’d love to hear about it! Just shoot me an email at abby@stylemepretty.com
We have one last board for you today. This one, designed by Maia who will be married this October…
I love the color palette on this board…the pale teal paired with the yellow/green hue…gorgeous! Thanks to all of our creative brides out there who have shared their inspiration boards with us today!
This next reader designed board comes from Christine, who is having a Summer wedding in Alberta, Canada…
From Christine… My fiance and I are getting married June 7 in our hometown in Alberta, Canada at an old school that has been converted into a museum (see pic mid right). We really wanted to create an atmosphere that was unique, fun and inspiring with lots of surprises. We’ve been to A LOT of cookie cutter weddings and definitely wanted something different. We’re using a palette of black and white (lots of damask), lush green/ivory florals with punches of red. Sometimes describing your wedding in words is tough, so I’ll let the images do most of the work. But if I were to describe it briefly I’d say its full of oxymoron’s.. modern/vintage, fun/elegant with just a touch of whimsy!
Since we have been celebrating the incredible creativity and talents of our readers through Ameleah’s real wedding, I thought it was appropriate to feature some of your latest inspiration boards!
The first was designed by Hailey, who is having her wedding at the peak of Fall foliage season this September in upstate New York…
From Hailey…
The reception will be in a large pavilion overlooking the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. I am so excited for the way my inspiration board came out…its a perfect mix of simple and elegant. I’m a Libra so I’m a romantic at heart and I want to incorporate lots of candles and lanterns to give my reception the perfect ambiance. I would like to incorporate lots of golds, caramels and mochas into the color scheme. The bridesmaids will be wearing an “iridescent almond” color dress by Ann Taylor Celebrations and I want them to carry bouquets of deep reds and grape leaves. My dress is a beautiful Romona Keveza design with a simple detail of “kiss pleats” around the top and the bottom. All of the pictures are a compilation of websites including The Knot, Brides and Martha Stewart Weddings.
I have had so many requests for additional photos of Ameleah’s flowers, I thought that I would gather them up from previous posts and put them together so that you could see the overall style of the floral decor. Ameleah has also supplied a few more images for us, as well!
Thank you so much, Ameleah, for sharing this incredible wedding with us! I think that you have found your calling as a floral and event designer!
I thought you guys might like to hear a bit more about Ameleah’s wedding…
From Ameleah…
We saved a lot by thinking outside the box when it came to finding our ceremony and reception locations. I wanted an outdoor garden wedding. We looked at a lot of venues, but most had steep site fees and none of them really wowed us. My husband’s family offered to host our ceremony in their back yard and it was perfect, a beautiful, personal location with no site fee! We ended up having our reception at my husband’s favorite Irish pub. The pub is in a gorgeous historic building with high ceilings, wood floors and lovely details. I love historic homes and can’t imagine living in a modern space so this fit my personality perfectly. We had the entire top floor for the day, it included tables, chairs, basic white linens and there was no site fee! It isn’t your typical wedding venue, but we were willing to be flexible and it saved us a lot of money.
I really wanted to share a bit more from Ameleah’s gorgeous and affordable wedding. For those of you that are dying to know how much this wedding cost and what exactly “budget-friendly” means…well (drum roll please)….Ameleah planned and executed this stunning wedding for a grand total of $12,331.
And just look at the sheer beauty and the chic style that she designed…it could grace the covers of any major bridal magazine!
More from Ameleah…
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! I love to start off our week by featuring a reader’s real wedding…for some reason, the creativity and approachability of the weddings that you guys create just completely inspires me for the week. So, that is just what we are doing today!
Ameleah sent me these pictures from her July wedding…brace yourselves people, this wedding is STUNNING…
The sweet but sophisticated color palette, the dreamy ambiance, the abundance of gorgeous flowers…everything is magical. But what I love most about this wedding is that Ameleah designed this fairytale on budget! And, she is here today to share with us her vision and her practical ideas for creating magazine-worthy style while keeping your budget in check!
Update: We are going to be adding new featured vendors to this post throughout the day! Just scroll down to see these gorgeous designers…
It’s a little hard for me to contain my excitement about the Little Black Book. We set out to find our favorite three designers in each major bridal category, in each major city…and you know what, we’ve had incredible feedback from brides and vendors alike. It’s developing into a beautiful resource for any bride, filled with stunning inspirations and brilliant wedding vendors.
