Inspiration to Reality II
If you’re just joining us now we’re bring you a stunning Inspiration to Reality feature from Cynthia Martyn Events, Bella Invites, Fuscia Designs, mimmo+naz, and Cake Opera Co. just a few of the super creative Toronto vendors that collaborated on this shoot. I’m completely gaga over the the color palette and LOVING the pomegranates. I’m already brainstorming ways that I could use them for a dinner party…
From Cynthia Martyn…
Fuscia Designs provided our beautiful florals, and they worked with a palette of rich reds, pinks, and corals. We wanted the flowers to be bold, and full of color, and they did not disappoint! We also incorporated motifs that echoed the beautiful henna in the inspiration board, as seen in the pretty stationery created by Bella Invites, and the imported favor boxes placed at every place setting which were actually hand block-printed in India!
Most of the table decor was actually sourced at vintage and thrift shops – I found all the glass bottles at a local Salvation Army thrift store, and they were a steal – 0.59 -$1.99 each, so I bought as many as I could find! I also found the tall red candlesticks on sale for $8.00 each, so the cost of flowers aside, the tabletop itself was quite affordable to create.
The dress for our bride was one of my favorite elements. I was searching for a dress that wasn’t obviously a wedding gown, but I didn’t want a red evening gown either. It just seemed too formal for the rest of our design. Cabaret Vintage in Toronto is a charming boutique with some of the most beautiful vintage dresses in the city. This particular vintage dress is called the “Truffle Dress” in raspberry, and I fell in love with the ruching details which seemed perfect for our “bohemian” affair.
Vendor Credits: Concept Design & Styling: Cynthia Martyn Events Inc. / Photography: Mimmo+Naz / Cake & Dessert Table: Cake Opera Co. / Invitations: Bella Invites / Floral Design: Fuscia Designs / Shoes: Guess / Hairpiece made by Cynthia Martyn / Vintage Gown: Cabaret Vintage / Hair & Makeup Styling: Faces By Carla / Rentals: Chair-man Mills / Linens & Chair Overlays: Susan Murray International / Favor Boxes and Packaging: Liloo / Caramel Apples: Bruce Co. Nut & Fudge / Calligraphy: Calligraphy By Diane / Venue: Fermenting Cellar The Distillery District, Toronto
Even if you’re sticking with a more traditional wedding gown for your big day… how fun would a little dress like this be for your maids? And with those flowers… a match made it heaven if you ask me.
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I wasn't quite sure what to expect this photo shoot to look like, but I'm in awe!!! This is FABULOUS!
The pomegranate place cards are really fun! And the groom on the bike is a great portrait! Thanks for sharing!
I love their space...an interesting contrast between the loveliness of their decorations and the rawness of their space.
Pomegranates are one cool fruit! I'd love to see a wedding amongst the actual pomegranate trees...very cool! I'm thinking they could even tie the decor into the meal by using the seeds as a garnish, in a salad or a sauce...love their color & shine!
Gorgeous. Well done SMP! Love the raspberry vintage dress and thought that this dress from J. Crew would make a great bridesmaid dress to go along with the look.
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/dresses/patternsprints/PRDOVR~20995/20995.jsp
Stellar images!!
LOVE the pomegranate place cards!!
Yay! Great vendors, Toronto represent! :) Wow, Carla did the makeup?! That's a friend of mine whom I used to work with a while back! Great job! Mimmo and Naz- fantastic! And Bella Invites! yay! Cynthia Martyn is a classic! Great planner, and such a sweet lady! Great inspiration to reality shoot, hands down!
Lovee the distillery!!!!
You guys should come to Toronto, you will love it!
Really pretty!! I'm in love with the center floral arrangement on the table! I'm having a little hard time deciphering...is that a tall clear glass cylinder with a little leg, then a red candlestick inside it with the flowers on top?
Hi Krystel - you are bang on. Fuscia used a footed glass vase and inserted a candlestick that they had painted red. The arrangements were bouquets that were placed offset on top.
I love love love the dress!!!! And nothing screams fun more than a ht pink color pallatte!
the dress is amazing!!!
Cynthia - thanks! God, that is GORGEOUS! I really enjoy a lot of stuff on here, but this is the first series that I am IN LOVE with! I mean, obsessed! Not enough to change my whole wedding because I don't have time...but now I'm going to have to point my MOH to this for a shower idea :)