Thanks so much for showcasing our wedding! It’s a real compliment, since I was constantly visiting your blog for wedding inspiration. First off, I have to say that Cameron’s talent speaks for itself. She is such a gifted photographer and I’m very thankful she was there to capture our wedding! The theme for our wedding was inspired by our love of all things antique and the fact that we were planning a ‘getaway’ event in Sedona. We wanted everyone to feel like they were embarking on a ‘grand tour’ to someplace beautiful and exciting. For inspiration, I spent a lot of time looking through vintage poster art of the 1930’s and 40’s, along with works by Frank Lloyd Wright and Alphonse Mucha. This research made picking colors and designing my invitations so much easier, since I was using elements that already knew and loved. Color-wise, we went for muted, mossy greens and bright pops of autumnal oranges and rusty reds.
As for the details that I enjoyed the most, I have to say that the flowers, the favors and my dress were my absolute favorites. Our florists, Jim and Ken from Showstoppers, were amazing. They created a huge bouquet for me, with lots of orchids, lilies and roses. It must have weighed over 10 pounds! But I loved it so much, the colors were fantastic! My mother and I designed the favors, which were small boxes shaped like old-fashioned steamer trunks. We placed tiny luggage labels all over the box and secured them with two ribbons. They really looked like mini-steamers. Inside were two chocolates made by Michael Mischner (a SF Bay Area chocolatier). Finally, my dress and veil were designed by Monique L’huillier. It was a champagne color with a silk underlay and lace overlay. The dress had a medium-length train, which was French-bustled for the entire event. My veil was floor length andringed with lace trim matching the lace on my dress. The rest of the look was very simple. My shoes were satin, strappy and matched the cappuccino underlay of the dress. I also wore my great-grandmother’s filigree bracelet and crystal chandelier earrings. I had so much fun designing my wedding and working with such lovely, talented vendors. My advice to anyone planning a wedding is to be true to your sense of style and find people who share your point of view. In the end, you will have a great time!