Garden Party Wedding Shoot by Style Perfect Events
I am pushing pause in the Super Burbs today to bring you something pretty darn breathtaking. If I can be honest for just a moment, the beautiful work that I now have the privilege of sharing with you is so down right moving I literally have to pinch myself each and every time I log into Style Me Pretty. It’s the truth. Beyond the bruises I now have from the said pinching, each time I leave SMP I am left with a wonderful feeling of inspiration. I’m sure you do too. Well mark my word, today’s photo shoot from Style Perfect Events is sure to inspire your upcoming wedding, party or life in general. My bet is it will inspire all three. You might want to take a seat for this one. Oh and before I forget, click here to see even more goodness from today’s shoot.
Is your mind racing with ideas from this shoot yet? Well, I didn’t even tell you about the DIY projects that went into the styling. I’ll let the talent behind it all, Carla Eustache (my new inspiration hero) at Style Perfect Events give you the full details:
My inspiration for the concept shoot was drawn from the beautiful grounds of the Orchard House in Concord, NC. It’s an estate that was built in 1853 and since then has been refurbished by an awesome mother (Kim) and her two daughters (Emily and Melissa) for weddings. The venue has three lush garden areas for ceremonies and a tented reception site on the property.
The main design element of the garden tablescape was a DIY plate charger that I made out of fabric and cake rounds to add texture and an antique look to the table. For the second tablescape on the porch, I wanted to bring out more of the whimsy and delight of the concept, so my inspiration came from yellow ceramic vases and green votive holders with cut-outs of birds that I found at a local craft and home décor store.
As the Orchard House as my inspiration, I went with a design concept that was old south and celebrated the uniqueness of the gardens on the property. The color palette was chocolate, lemon and sage for its earthy and crisp feel and the mood I wanted to evoke was delightful and charming, like the movie “Steel Magnolias”, but also having an air of high-society. For the shoot we staged two different tablescapes to capture the versatility of the location: one in the gardens and the second on the front porch of the house.
Bottom Line…simple touches = big impact. I love it. Tell me you didn’t want to pinch yourself after seeing this photo shoot. Be honest.
Styling: Style Perfect Events/ Photographer The Beautiful Mess Photography/Venue: The Orchard House/Floral Designer and Baker: From this Day Forward Wedding and Special Event Design/ Invitation/Stationery: Ella Elise Invitation Studio/ Models: The E Agency/Hair and Make-up: Adrian Howe from the Beauty Sophisticate/ Tuxedo: Tuxedo Lady/Bridal Gowns: Classic Bride and Formals in Davidson/ Rentals: Cooke Rentals and Classic Party Rentals/ Linens: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen and Chair Cover Rental
28 Comments about “Garden Party Wedding Shoot by Style Perfect Events”
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February 25, 2010 at 9:06 am
Abby - thank you for this burst of spring. What wondrous tablescapes! Really enjoying pink and gold together as well.
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February 25, 2010 at 9:17 am
I agree! The beautiful garden tablescape temporarily transported me to the days of "Little Women" when the outdoor afternoon tea was still in vogue. High society indeed, and wonderfully portrayed!
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February 25, 2010 at 9:32 am
Oh Abby, what a lovely shoot! Just what I needed to see, when all I see outside is SNOW!
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February 25, 2010 at 9:48 am
A perfect shoot to get me excited for spring - thank you, Abby! I'd love to see more garden party weddings, as that's what I'm having in June!
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February 25, 2010 at 10:28 am
I love the idea of hanging table numbers... are they DIY? And how do I get them?
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February 25, 2010 at 10:29 am
I would like to be seated at table #2 please! :) What lovely tablescapes and the menu from the pink floral table not only sounded delcious but the menu presentation was breathtaking!
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February 25, 2010 at 10:32 am
Wow... the table decorations are GORGEOUS! I'm also really loving the boutonniere. I'll definitely be showing a picture of that to my florist!!!
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February 25, 2010 at 10:43 am
I have seen them in a couple of different bouquets on this site now- what are those swirly vine things used in the bouquet and boutonniere? I'm DIY-ing my flowers and would love to incorporate some of those!
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February 25, 2010 at 10:55 am
Please tell us where the beautiful table numbers came from! Pretty please!
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February 25, 2010 at 11:01 am
LOVE IT! I'm an especially big fan of the floral patterned china with the gold beaded glass charger...I'm so smitten! :O)
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February 25, 2010 at 11:02 am
Jordan,
They're fiddlehead ferns :) -
February 25, 2010 at 11:17 am
Thanks! The table number is DIY!
The gold stand is from the craft store, Hobby Lobby, you can find it by the dolls or wood section. I spray painted the wooden number gold and drilled a hole at the top. Then I took the jewelry hoops that you find in a craft store and put them through the hole and placed it on the stand. Very simple and you can definitely make it in any color! Enjoy!
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February 25, 2010 at 11:33 am
Thank you Carla! I will definitely see if I can do this for my wedding!
I didnt mean to get so tunnelvisioned, everything else is just beautiful! <3
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February 25, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Stunning! Congrats Carla and Candice/Daniel! O am so proud to see your work here!
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February 25, 2010 at 1:59 pm
This is just beautiful! Who is the china by? I need to have it!
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February 25, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Just perfect!
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February 25, 2010 at 6:49 pm
AWESOME....Simply AWESOME....!
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February 25, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I need to know how you made the floral chargers!!! It has everything to do with my wedding!!! pleaseeeee show us????
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February 26, 2010 at 2:44 am
This venue is absolutely what i want, but I live in southern Ca. Do you know of any venues here like that? I know theres a bunch similar, but eh. There is just something missing. Any ideas?
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February 26, 2010 at 8:40 am
The floral chargers were made out of 14" white cake rounds and fabric. You cut the fabric so that it covers the cake round about an inch on every side. It's not necessary that the cut out is in a circle. Then you take a low heat glue gun and glue the fabric edges under the cake round. Start early. This one takes a little time to make sure the edges are smooth on the sides and on the bottom. Lastly, make sure to place the fabric on the white side of the cake round every time because depending on the color of your fabric, placing it on the cardboard side of the cake round will slightly change the hue of the fabric.
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February 26, 2010 at 6:35 pm
So beautiful! I want to be at this party! The cake is to die for!
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March 6, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I absolutely love your invitation! where did you get that 2 toned ribbon? Did you dye it yourself? I can't seem to find ribbon like that anywhere!
any help would be greatly appreciated !! Thanks so much!
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March 9, 2010 at 12:50 am
I am looking for the ribbon as well. Where did you find it? It's gorgeous! Please let us know where the ribbon is from!
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March 11, 2010 at 1:18 pm
My stationer, Ella Elise Invitation Studio, got the ribbon from Paper Source in Charlotte, NC.
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March 18, 2010 at 12:43 am
I have fallen in love with the floral chargers it's exactly the missing piece ive been looking for In my table decor. Thank you for the instructions on how to make them! Would you also elaborate on what and how to get those gold beads on there... You are an artistic genious!
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