DIY Wedding with Gorgeous Style

November 23rd. 2009 by Abby Larson | Filed Under | 29 comments

I love featuring weddings like this one. Aside from being photographed by one of my all-time favorite artists, Max Wanger AND being coordinated by one of my all time favorite designers, Beth Helmstetter….this wedding was a total TLC affair. The bride pored herself into the details, into ensuring that their day refelected their own unique personalities, their own unique styles. And the result was total perfection. Oh and did I mention that the bride told me it was a “dream come true” to be featured on Style Me Pretty. Her words, not mine…and serious music to my ears.

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photos by Max Wanger

From the beautiful bride…

Jeff and I met a few years ago when we both happened to be in Taiwan and it was pretty much a done deal. Jeff has this playful nature that always makes me laugh. We are both design-conscious and wanted our wedding to reflect our style – something chic, nothing too traditional, and definitely a bit of whimsy. We enlisted Beth Helmstetter as our Event Planner. From her sense of style to her attention to detail, I knew we were in good hands. We were also lucky enough to snatch up Max Wanger who captured the day perfectly!

We have so many amazing details on the way!

Beth Helmstetter Events is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.
 

29 Comments about “DIY Wedding with Gorgeous Style”

  1. Tifa says:

    Her dress is making me swoon!

  2. gloria says:

    This wedding is beautiful. The bride´s dress is gorgeous and the decor is so unique! Love Max Wanger work!

  3. Tessa says:

    I love the bride's headband, too! Very hippie-chic!

  4. LibbyJames says:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT DRESS!!!

  5. chelsea says:

    How charming! It really does look like the Secret Garden.

  6. Helen says:

    wow! anyone know where the dress is from?! amazing dress.

  7. Love the large flower detailing on the back of her dress...melts my heart.

  8. Can't wait to see more!!!

  9. Can't wait to see more!!!

  10. Tracey says:

    I would also love to know where this dress is from. This couple's style is exquisite! Looking forward to more.

  11. Erin says:

    It is like a dream! I love the all the details.

  12. The headband and dress are just dreamy.

  13. kristen says:

    the dress!!!! I <3 it....... such a beautiful event!

  14. elaine says:

    Hi Helen & Tracey - the dress is the 'Larissa' by Claire Pettibone. I had Claire add a few more silk flowers that were scattered around the bottom of the dress. thanks!

  15. Kimberly says:

    Very very very impressive- I love the picture of the couple where she's in his back!
    I'm looking for a dress like that for my wedding, any info?

  16. Carlene says:

    To the bride, your so beautiful!! your dress is to die for!!! love the pink flower style in the back! very cool wedding designs!! :)

  17. soonjo says:

    beautiful couple. Beautiful photos. That max guy is serious

  18. Stephanie says:

    Everything is beautiful... I look forward to seeing more pictures.

  19. Suz says:

    Hi Elaine, Your pictures are STUNNING! I ordered the LArissa dress for my wedding next year and love the idea of adding more flowers to the bottom of the dress, do you have a pic you could send me? I was also wondering did you have bridesmaids and if so what colour dresses did you go for? Thanks S

  20. elaine says:

    Hi Suz -sure if you email me at papermadedesign{at}gmail{dot}com I can send you a pic. The BMs wore different grey dresses. There's a photo of them on part 2 of my wedding. Thanks!

  21. elaine says:

    Hi Suz- sure just send me an email at papermadedesign{at}gmail{dot}com and I'll send you a pic of my dress. The BMs wore different grey dresses- there's a photo in part 2 of my wedding on SMP. Thanks!

  22. sharon says:

    how did you make your program fans?

  23. elaine says:

    Hi Sharon- the front/back design was printed on cardstock, then hand-cut and assembled with wooden ice cream spoons and ribbon.

  24. Kymberley says:

    Hi there - I'm in total lust with the bracelet and would love to wear one the same on my wedding day.. problem is that I live in Australia.. would you please let me know where you got yours so I can hopefully get one sent over before Feb! :)

  25. elaine says:

    Hi Kymberley! I'm glad you like the bracelets! I actually purchased them at Forever21 (www.forever21.com). They may not have the exact one in stock but they have TONS of accessories! I recently posted some of their goods on hellolovelythings.wordpress.com. hope that helps!

  26. emily says:

    Im so excited to see that you used blue and white chinese vases -- thats what im doing at my wedding on may 15 but i wasnt sure how they would turn out -- now that i see them in your photos, im excited!

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