From Inspiration to Reality: The Design
Okay, SMP-ers. Now for the good stuff. The absolutely adorable board that reader “Sticky” dreamed up…transformed into a steal-worthy wedding design. What I love the most about this particular look is that is isn’t too girly. It’s a bit more masculine than some of our others, with a clean, modern style that seems so fitting for a wedding design. It’s boy meets girl, done in a way that seems neither one nor the other. I love it. Oh and the focus on letterpress. Well, do I really need to say how awesome that is?
The amazing team is listed below, but here’s a quick look at the vendors involved…Gina Barber at A Thyme to Cook on food and design, Steve DePino on photography, Salt Water Farm Vineyard providing the space, Stonington Paperie on wedding invitations and paper, Jessica’s Country Flowers on flowers, The White Dress by the Shore on fashion and Buzz Media on film. Doesn’t get any better.
Inspiration + Design
We wanted to go with a more contemporary look/feel for this board….more city than country. The site was perfect….an old airport hangar that has been recently refurbished into a working vineyard and winery. With concrete floors, rustic wood planked walls, and stainless holding tanks, the urban chic feel really came through. The Inspiration board did not have many flowers so we kept it minimal as well. The balloons were a fun touch!
Table by A Thyme to Cook
Linen: Custom made gray felt tablecloth with woven fiber runners.
China: White wave plate provided by Arrow Party Rental.
Glassware: highball glasses for red & white wine; rocks glass for water. Provided by Arrow Party Rental.
Flatware: Bastia Hammered Stainless provided by Arrow Party Rental.
Napkins: Custom chartreuse green satin.
Centerpiece: black shadow boxes stacked with antique typeface letterpress blocks; square glass vases and votive candles.
PEAR PAINTING: an original by Steve DePino (our photographer!)
Food by A Thyme to Cook
Seckel Pear with Whipped Chevre and Gorgonzola Topped with Fennel Shoot
Salad of Spicy Asian Greens and Licorice Microgreens Accented with Red
Kaiware Sprouts and Petit Fire Sticks
Dressed with Sesame Honey Vinaigrette Accompanied by a Molasses Crisp
Liquor Lollipop Favors: Whiskey Pear Ginger
Flowers by Jessica’s Country Flowers
The bouquet was made out of white cattelya orchids. I chose those because they have a fluffy beauty to them, simplicity with all one variety of bloom and just that little touch of yellow in the throat of the orchids. The main centerpiece was completely “vendella” roses with hens and chicks (succulents) with copper wire twirled in the vase. White cymbidium orchids and galax leaves in the little surrounding vases. The wristlet was white cymbidium orchids as well. (they are pretty, an old-fashioned flower come back into popularity big time, and very durable)*
Wedding Invitations and Stationery by Stonington Paperie
We used a custom designed graphic identity inspired by the board and a jack kerovac quotation. This included the invitation/rsvp (2 color letterpress), envelopes with handlettered white gouache, a poem by jack kerovac (laserprint mounted on matt board), letterpress pear tags for pear ginger whiskey lollipops and a guest ‘book’…a custom canvas with acrylic paint [collaboration with steve depino]
Coming up next…the AAAAAMAZING film that Buzz Media Company put together.
Event Design + Catering by A Thyme to Cook /Photography by Steve DePino / Venue by Salt Water Farm Vineyard / Wedding Invitations and Paper Goods by Stonington Paperie / Flowers by Jessica’s Country Flowers / Fashion by The White Dress by the Shore / Cinema by Buzz Media / Wedding Gown by Amy Kuschel /Hair & Makeup by Dana Bartone / Rentals by Arrow Party Rentals
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I adore this shoot! I am totally stealing their guestbook idea since the fiance and I are planning on a book-themed wedding. :)
wow. where are those belts from? it looks like two different ones. are they also amy kuschel?
wow! gray & yellow FTW!! so freaking beautiful!!!
That is a very cool idea for a guestbook, I love it!! Also love the oversized lanterns, they are really cool. :) This is gorgeous!!
Where are the bridemaids' dresses from? I'm searching high and low for great grey dresses!
This shoot, and the board that inspired it, is definitely my favourite of all the I to R boards and shoots! Gorgeous and so fresh! You can tell someone who loves type and fonts put this together.
Love the color combo! Where are the light yellow shoes from?? I can't find shoes in that color anywhere ..
Love the canvas guest book. Steve, you're a badass! (can I say that on SMP, Abby?) And also loving the shadow boxes; we're trying to think outside the vase for our centerpieces, too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Working on getting some more details for you all. Back in a bit.
This shoot is gorgeous! So different! Love it! Where is the first sash from? I LOVE it!
This is stunning....... the most beautiful inspiration to reality design I've seen. I want my wedding to be this day.
Gorgeous! I love the guest book idea quite a lot.
Thanks for all the kind words!
Word of advice to anyone making there own canvas guest book. Be sure to gesso the canvas before gluing pages to it. Most pre-stretched canvas already have a gesso coating but if you are stretching your own be sure to treat the canvas first. The book pages will stick much easier to a sealed canvas. Also consider a light weight wood panel as an option for the backing. That way you can skip the gesso step and have a firmer writing surface.
-steve
Steve,
I was thinking of decoupaging the pages. I wonder if I'll end up regretting it. lol
Awesome and gorgeous ! Much closer to the board than many other I to R designs, and I love it !
Thanks for all of the kind comments! A word about the attire from The White Dress by the shore, as it is not laid out above.
The inspiration board led us to a more clean, understated feel for the fashion. The gown is 'Dandie' by Amy Kuschel. It is in a stunningly dramatic gold colorway.
There were 2 different sashes used for the shoot. One is the Autumn sash from Modern Trousseau and the other is from Maria Elena.
The shoes are Blue Tux shoes but were customized by our amazing seamstress, Penny Barone.
The bridesmaid dresses are a combination of Melissa Sweet and Jenny Yoo.
Love, love, love this. So refreshing to see something so modern here!
I had a great time working with everyone! You're a group of amazing people!
LOVE THIS so much!! Totally gorgeous! My wedding will be at SWF Vineyard and our caterers are A Thyme to Cook! Yay!! Absolutely beautiful shoot... gives me chills :-)
absolutely stunning! gorgeous images x
This whole shoot was completely gorgeous! Could you tell me where the guys suit is from? It's EXACTLY what I'm looking for my wedding! :)
Beautiful job everyone. Love how moody the photos turned out. Gorgeous all around!
I have to get those Whiskey Pops, love it! They're perfect for my fiance and I and will fit the theme of our Colorado wedding!
Love love LOVE this! Beyond gorgeous.
Can we get a Whiskey Pop tutorial please? I'd love to make these!
I second the request to know where the suit is from...my fiancee would LOVE it!
The suit was from good ol' Calvin Klein.
The men's attire (suit, shirt and tie) were all Calvin Klein. Jeremy wore it well!
Just a note on the suit, I couldn't help but notice, if you are interested in it but were hoping for a rental or tuxedo Calvin Klein makes one. It is a semi-formal tuxedo in the same fabric, there's a satin edge on the lapel however... Its available from Sarno and Son distributers in CT. I used them for my wedding and they were great!
this is so gorgeous i can hardly stand it!
I want to see more pictures of the bride and her AMAZING hair style!!
This is INCREDIBLE! What an amazing shoot! And the colors are to DIE FOR.
In love with those Whiskey pops! any idea where I can order something like that?
Love the photo shoot. The colors pop! Wow!
Very professional and exotic looking photos. Love her dress!
This shoot was so fun and you couldn't even tell that our poor models froze their toes off! Thanks for the compliments on hairstyling. It was fun and she was a perfect model>