Love Shoot by Elizabeth Messina
Trust me when I tell you are about to enter into a world of cuteness… picture perfect pedals, adorable accessories, and a truly darling couple. As if that weren’t enough to make us light headed, the bride-to-be is none other than Leila Khalil, the super stylish, sweet-as-can be owner of Be Inspired PR and the genius behind the beautiful blog Inspired by This. AND (yep, there’s another and) it’s photographed by the extremely talented Elizabeth Messina and styled by Carissa Jones of JL Designs (whose very own wedding we featured right here on SMP). This is the total package people…
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I’ve been in the wedding industry for 7 years! In my recent years as as a wedding publicist, I help all the wonderful vendors that brides hire (photographers, floral designers, cake companies, stationery businesses, videographers, etc..) take their business to the next level with marketing, branding, business development, products and press placement. And now.. I am a bride! Its hard planning a wedding and picking your vendors when you work every day in this lovely business of weddings. So much to choose from, how do you make it personal and different? For this shoot with Elizabeth I wanted to do so something that was very personal to me.
I grew up in a flower shop. My mom was a florist for many years and I thought it would be a nice way to honor my mom. I had so many fond memories with her and my baby siblings back then. So I enlisted the help of one of my close friends and the super talented Carissa Jones of JL Designs. I told her my idea and the inspiration just grew from there. The flowers, the design, the flower stand itself… That was all her! We found a lush organic space at Dos Pueblos Ranch to run my flower stand from. How cute did it turn out??! I LOVED It! And wanted to keep it set up like that forever.
Vendor Credits: Floral & Shoot Design: Carissa Jones, JL Designs / Hair and Make-up: Kacee Geoffroy / Venue: Dos Pueblos Ranch in Santa Barbara / Photography: Elizabeth Messina
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I love how you show that an elegant wedding can be done without an excess budget. Thank you.
this is so lovely!
I want those ADORABLE rain boots! Any idea where I can buy them??
OMG that is to die for!! I love it!
So dreamy! What an amazing shoot! Can't wait for the wedding!
That 'flower stand' is the best thing I've seen all day. Love the colors and the essence here!
it looks so amazing! thanks so much for featuring us. i was so in love with that day.. it was perfect!
I LOVE this shoot. It is beautiful.
I also adore Leila's outfit, anyone know where she purchased the floral skirt and turquoise jacket?
Gorgeous collaboration you guys! Love the concept.
Carissa - that flower stand is out-of-this world!!! Amazing!
Leila - you and tony look so cute!! Congrats to you both :)
simply fabulous! i love it...love the photos, love the story, love the all around prettiness! amazing job to everyone involved!
That cake is to die for.
@ Jen-greenweddingshoes! @Melody- sweet and saucy shop=thank you... you have always been an amazing support. the shoot was a dream come true for me and my memories of my childhood and my mom..
This is lovely - very inspiring! Leila, you are gorgeous.
XX
Julie Pryor
I have been dying to see the rest of this shoot ever since Elizabeth posted a couple pictures on her blog last week! amazing!
oh. it's so good it hurts my heart. i love it.
Oh how I love distressed wood. Especially nice with the flower to juxtapose . . .
I just love the green cake! I had a green wedding cake too.
Where can I buy those boots?? SO adorable!!
Love the Whole thing...so beautiful and the boots are super cute..OMG all the best can't wait for the wedding :)
Elizabeth's images are awesome!!!!!!
abby thank you for the amazing feature...it was such an emotional and meaningful day...so much love and beauty...i was blessed to be a part of it! xoxo, c
Elaine, I can't take how much I adore this!!!! I cannot take it. My heart is palpitating over these colors and styling. Elizabeth Messina is GOD. Great post; thank you for this incredible inspiration!!!
oh me oh my all of these flowers are stunning!!! the boots are adorable as well as the the layout of everything!
This shoot is so well done and the theme has been carried out beautifully!
Such a beautiful and loving tribute to your mom, Leila. She would be SO happy to see it and even more happy for your wedding this weekend! Amazing styling and design by Carissa, as usual. Your talent just gets better and better. It's hard to capture the essence of "love," but you all certainly did here. xo
Leila, Elizabeth, Carissa, and Kacee what a fantastic collaboration!
Lei and Tony you look SO amazing and in love!!!
:)
Thanks for posting Abby.
Kellee
Amazing!! Love all of the pictures! So beautiful!
Really unique and decorative. The flowers and green compositions indeed impressive but simple, so calming. You must have fantastic mum. :) Seems like eco wedding :)