From Inspiration to Reality: The Design
Now for the really good stuff. The first part of today’s From Inspiration to Reality shoot is focused on the two things I love most…food and fashion. From the INSANE styling by Beth at The White Dress by the Shore, to the gorg hair and make-up and the wedding cake that just might make you cry, every detail is spot on beautiful. I do want to note that the team opted for a same-sex approach to this shoot with two absolutely stunning real brides, which you may love or you may not. Either way, for me…a wedding is a wedding is a wedding. And this wedding inspiration is ALL about the gorgeous details.
{click here to see all the gorgeous images in the galleries}
We had so much fun styling this shoot! Since the couple was ‘real brides’ of ours, I wanted to put them in dresses and accessories that reflected their personalities, but were different from what they were actually wearing for their wedding. We kept the lines of the gowns very clean as the feel of the shoot was more modern. For Lindsay, we went a little more ‘glam’ with her gown and accessories and with Kate we kept things minimal and simple. To build on the ‘citrus’ them of the shoot, we had Lindsay and Kate’s maid styled in a lemon shantung dress from Jenny Yoo accented with coral jewelry and shoes. –Stylist, Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the Shore
Our Culinary and Event Team focused on the following words to describe what they saw of the board: Clean Lines, Citrus Colors, Sea, Classic, Simple yet sophisticated, Miami-like, Conservative. The Team thought they could best interpret this with the following items: Sea Inspired Menu Items (seared tuna, shrimp, scallops, lobster), Citrus (both color & flavor in Lemon Pepper Tuna, caramelized lime wheel, grapefruit sections, lime-pomegranate emulsion, lemon asparagus, key lime martini, passion fruit prosecco and clean lines in the choice of china. The combination of the simple ingredients created a symphony for the experienced palette with exquisite/sophisticated taste. — Caterer, Jordan Caterers
I received the beginning of my inspiration from the vision that was drawn up to set the stage for the shoot but once I arrived at The Loading Dock it all came together. The floral arrangements, the cuisine, the setting and the energy of both Lindsay and Kate. Kate was a simple girl who wanted understated style and as little primping as possible so her sophisticated yet natural look suited her and she felt pretty and comfortable. I used neutral tones on her eyes to give a less is more feel to a polished, photographic face. Lindsay on the other hand wanted glamour and drama to her look. She is a fun, adventurous girly girl who like to do it up so we raised the stakes for her. Her gorgeous dark hair styled in a red carpet chignon was accentuated by the makeup of a true maven. She donned long lashes and very expressive eyes to coordinate with her attire for the day and together both she and Kate we a match made in heaven. Kelly’s natural beauty and easy going style made her half up hairstyle an easy choice for a brides maid look. Her classic face and stature allowed me to consider all the surroundings and fun of the day. –Hair and Makeup Artist, Dana Bartone
We used a White Tahitian Vanilla cake layered with Passion Fruit mousseline. Finished in Swiss Meringue Buttercream and Vanilla Fondant. For decor, we added fondant-molded pearls and hand-sculpted sugar lilies. Along with the wedding cake, we had lemon pound cake petit-fours layered with raspberry preserves and finished with almond marzipan and fondant glace in citrus colors. They were hand-painted with edible silver & gold dusts. –confection chef, Ana Parzych
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography / Flowers: Datura: A Modern Garden / Event Design: Jubilee Events / Event Planning: Jubilee Events with help from 14 Stories / Reception Location: The Loading Dock / Invitations: Gus & Ruby Letterpress / Shoes: Zappos / Model Styling, Dresses and Accessories: The White Dress by the Shore / Catering: Jordan Caterers / Hair & Makeup: Dana Bartone & Co. / Furniture Rentals: Taylor Creative Inc. / Cake & Confections: Ana Parzych / Ring Bowls, Place Cards, Ribbon, and Thank You Notes: Paloma’s Nest / Edible Champagne Flowers: Wild Hibiscus / Tableware, Glassware & Chargers: Party Rental Ltd.
53 Comments about “From Inspiration to Reality: The Design”
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May 3, 2010 at 10:23 am
Hats off to these vendors and SMP for demonstrating the beauty of marriage equality - all too infrequently shown on this blog.
Also, a really beautiful aesthetic, and I must know who made those shoes!!!
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May 3, 2010 at 10:24 am
So great that you featured a same sex couple!!!! Great shots! Bravo!
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May 3, 2010 at 10:27 am
I love this so much! Beautiful in so many ways.
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May 3, 2010 at 10:32 am
This just made my opinion of the blog (which is awesome to begin with) even better. EVERYONE deserves to have a chance to shine on their big day.
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May 3, 2010 at 10:39 am
So pretty! I love it!
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May 3, 2010 at 10:42 am
This is beyond stunning! The only thing that can make any wedding more beautiful is to have two brides instead of one!
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May 3, 2010 at 10:43 am
What a great shoot, and so awesome that SMP featured a same-sex couple! Love the Paloma's Nest products too, as always!
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May 3, 2010 at 10:49 am
I have to say this is the most refreshingly beautiful cake I have seen in a long time!
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May 3, 2010 at 10:57 am
ooooh where are the silver shoes with the flower on from? They are exactly what i am looking for my bridesmaids to wear!!!
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May 3, 2010 at 11:04 am
That cake is INCREDIBLE. And these women are fantastically beautiful! Not to mention the details going on here. This cold be one of my all time favorite inspiration shoots. Sleek, sexy, minimalistic, not in your face pretty. Dying over this.
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May 3, 2010 at 11:10 am
What an honor to be included in creating this amazing shoot. Incredible styling and stunning images. Love!
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May 3, 2010 at 11:14 am
WONDERFUL and beautiful.
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May 3, 2010 at 11:27 am
The shoes are Nina, style Critia. They're my wedding shoes (and I'm so excited to see them on here!)
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May 3, 2010 at 11:41 am
It truly is about time that we understand that love, no matter the sex of the two consenting adults can be beautiful, and true. Bravo SMP!
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May 3, 2010 at 11:47 am
Oh yes and I forgot to comment on the dress. OMG the one with the flower detail at the waist is BANANAS! I wish David and I could get marry once a year so I can plan it and wear all these gorgeous dresses...hmmm maybe a vow renewal at 5 years!
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May 3, 2010 at 11:48 am
Love that lime bouquet!
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May 3, 2010 at 11:49 am
Where can we find the beautiful orchid/feather flower fascinator? It's beautiful.
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May 3, 2010 at 11:56 am
Thank you so much for featuring a same-sex couple! I was beginning to think SMP might have a policy against them. We wedding-obsessed queers would LOVE to see more same-sex nuptials! Especially if they're as exquisite as this one.
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May 3, 2010 at 11:59 am
This shoot is styled perfectly. I absolutely love the quality of light used throughout to highlight that this vision is all about the beauty of love. Rock on!
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May 3, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I love this shoot. I didn't even notice that it was two brides, because the styling and the beauty was what stood out. I am glad SMP is finally out in support of marriage equality.
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May 3, 2010 at 12:02 pm
what are those circle things that are styled to look like citrus fruits? are those cookies or something? they look pretty delicious!
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May 3, 2010 at 12:04 pm
For what it's worth, we've always been in support! We ONLY ever look for beautiful details and a design story that our readers will resonate with, so it really makes no difference in the world. We simply don't get a lot of same sex submissions! And to be honest, it's kind of a non-issue for us. Weddings are about two people having the best day ever...period. Here are a couple of my FAV same sex affairs...
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/04/07/real-wedding-desiree-and-ann/
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/06/26/real-wedding-by-alison-events-2/ -
May 3, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Love the wedding dresses! Can you please tell us who the designers are?
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May 3, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Absolutely beautiful! I'm obsessed with this site to the point that I look at it EVERYDAY. Needless to say the weekends drive me crazy. This shoot was definitely worth the 2 day wait!!!! Abby you are fabulous!
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May 3, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Thank you to all for your kind words! This shoot was SO much fun to do and the brides are the sweetest women in the world! THe shoes are by Nina from Zappos.com! Happy shopping!
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May 3, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I love this beyond all words. The design work is INCREDIBLE and those ladies are HOT! Gave you some serious love on my blog this morning! http://knitsmcgee.blogspot.com/2010/05/yes-yes-yes.html
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May 3, 2010 at 12:57 pm
beautiful shoot - loveeeee the petit fours and that diamond cuff!!
(and thank you for representing love in all forms. it means so much more than you can imagine to come across it on a "not explicitly gay" wedding blog).
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May 3, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Carla Ten Eyck is a very talented photographer and always shows gorgeous work but this time she has knocked it out of the ball park! Way to go ladies, all around:)
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May 3, 2010 at 1:22 pm
"a wedding is a wedding" and love is love. thank you for featuring a same-sex marriage.!
beautiful shoot -i love the design unity from culinary to decor to fashion.
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May 3, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Gorgeous work Catherine! So chic!
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May 3, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Fashion details- styled by The White Dress by the shore:
V-neck Gown with flower detail by Jewel for Priscilla of Boston
Chiffon strapless gown by Jenny Yoo
Yellow bridesmaid dress by Jenny Yoo
Kate's headband and earrings by Maria Elena
Bridesmaid jewerly by The White Dress by the shore
Silver shoes with flower by Nina at Zappos.com -
May 3, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Where is the diamond jewelry (on the blonde bride) from? It's absolutely breathtaking!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Thank you all! We were so excited about this shoot and love every detail. Lindsay and Kate are an amazing, beautiful couple! xoxo
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May 3, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Thank you for the nice words, and thank you also to the very talented Candice Coppola for getting us all together to bring this beautiful inspiration board to life and to Carla for the amazing shots! It was a pleasure to work along such creative professionals.
*the little circles are petit-fours (lemon pound cake layered with preserves and finished in marzipan and glace fondant) -
May 3, 2010 at 3:17 pm
The dress on the brown-haired girl is absolutely amazing!!! I can't get over how beautiful it is!
And I'm with everyone else - thanks for showing that a wedding should be celebrated for ALL couples. No. Matter. What.
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May 3, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I too am thrilled that the couple is same-sex! Everybody needs inspiration for their big day! I would LOVE to see a wedding with two grooms - might be a little more challenging!
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May 3, 2010 at 3:46 pm
OH MY! This is such an elegant shoot! LOVE the flowers!!!
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May 3, 2010 at 4:19 pm
in an industry of tradition, which normally does not tip its hat to the unfamiliar, i applaud you for acknowledging that love does not, on the surface, look the same for everyone. spot on, style me pretty!
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May 3, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Like you said a wedding is a wedding and I would LOVE to see more same-sex weddings. Its still love and celebration! Hats to SMP for posting this!!! xoxo
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May 3, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Love this shoot :D
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May 3, 2010 at 7:06 pm
What is on top of the champagne flutes? Looks STUNNING
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May 3, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I love it all! Very elegant!! And what beautiful brides!!
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May 3, 2010 at 11:18 pm
I absolutely LOVE that you featured such a gorgeous same-sex couple!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! And I can't wait for the day when you don't have to qualify such style/beauty/love with "you may or may not love" type prefaces. I mean what's not to LOVE about a two-bride wedding?! Double the pretty! :)
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May 4, 2010 at 2:49 am
Thank you for featuring a same-sex couple! Love is love and beautiful is beautiful!!! Yay for SMP!
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May 4, 2010 at 8:29 am
Truly beautiful in every way :)
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May 4, 2010 at 11:58 am
absolutely gorgeous! Great job guys!
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May 4, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Hats off to an amazing and gorgeous same-sex wedding (with tons and tons and tons of amazing detail!) Absolutely gorgeous!!! :)
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May 4, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Lindsey and Kate, you look beautiful! (My) Kate, Lino, and I can't wait to come to the wedding.
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May 4, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Linds & Kate CONGRATULATIONS I am truly so very very happy for you 2 I love & miss U sending all my love from KOREA
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May 9, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Love the two beautiful brides in this shoot! It´s great to see a same-sex couple in this glamorous styling. Beautiful!
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May 12, 2010 at 10:03 pm
A kudos to you Abby and Tait for featuring this and for taking a stand. Many other blogs have done it, Martha Stewart has done it, so have other publications. I can only hope that are more same-sex wedding submissions in the near future.
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