From Inspiration to Reality: The Design
So if the inspiration board wasn’t gorgeous enough on its own, you’re pretty much going to die when you see how Azar over at Principal Planner transformed it into a wedding dream come true. The photography, captured by Davina Plus Daniel, is perfection and you totally get a sense of just how gorgeous this was in person. And don’t even get me started on the paper goods by Sweet Peony Press. I would pretty much KILL to see one of you translate this into a real wedding…the black birdcage veil, the modern and yet crazy gorgeous black and white color palette, the easy-to-replicate and yet so totally chic details. Every bit of it is steal-worthy and would make for an insanely beautiful affair. Oh and you’ll see, I’m a little obsessed with the pup that is gracing some of the images. Click here to see LOTS more!
click here to see the full photoshoot!
From Azar of Principal Planner Weddings & Events…
I started the design where I always do; with the invitation. Since I’m so visual, I actually made my way over to Toronto to meet with Sweet Peony Press for a design consult. I always feel that once the invitation is designed, everything else seems so obvious and easy to see through.
I had the leather tufted white frame custom made for the shoot. It doubled as both the backdrop for the cake & the photo-booth. The floral arrangement was somewhat of a DIY project. I found these great crystal candle holders and essentially lined them up to create a base for the florals. We created a wooden tray that was glued down to the candle holders and the bed of flowers was placed right on top.
Another thing I often do is use shot glasses to prop things up. In this shoot, I used them to give height to the Petit Boudoir trays. Also, I used lace all around- adding a little to the bouquet braid, creating my own wine goblet appliqués and even using it as a band attached to the menus. Details make all the difference! You all know the saying: “Don’t sweat the small stuff” , well, when it comes to creating a show-stopping design, the small stuff create the awe. Just, have fun doing it.
With a strictly black and white colour palette, I felt the need to add a touch of powder blue to lighten up the overall feel of things. You can see this colour detail on the beautifully designed cake to the letter-pressed favour boxes adorned with vanilla coloured roses. The hand sewn fabric rosettes lend an haute couture element that honestly make me want to run home and add one to every chair around the house!
Feast your eyes on the bride’s attire. When I saw her all dressed up, I decided to add a bit of drama by wrapping a glamourous necklace around the waistline. Don’t be afraid to step outside the box and try something different. In my opinion, fashion is all about breaking the rules.
Moving on to the Petit Boudoir. I wanted to create a unique spread for the ladies room. The ultimate favour for the girls to pamper themselves while freshening up. To keep with the design of lace and fabric details, I removed the water bottle labels and added a lace appliqué for a finished look. With some scented soap, makeup and even nail polish the table showcases itself like dessert buffet. Irresistible.
Photography: Davina Plus Daniel / Cinematography: Marrone Video / Flowers: O.xide Design / Design: Principal Planner Weddings & Events / Photoshoot Location: Entrepots Dominion / Invitations: Sweet Peony Press / Dress: La Perle Blanche / Belt: Actually a necklace by charlotte hosten / Rentals: Sofa To Go / Cake: Luisa Galuppo / Hair/Makeup: Mindy Shear Makeup / Plexi Canopy: The Canopy Co Montreal
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OMG!! I’ve fainted, gotten up, and fainted again. This is absolutely my style!! I think the highlight of it all is that gorgeous and flawless cake!! In looooove!!!!
I'm in love with that dress!! But it drives me crazy when SMP only lists the store and not the designer! Anyone know who makes that gorgeous creation??
Hi jen,
La perle blanche actually designed the dress as well!
Wow, this wedding is astonishing. I will be basing mine off of this, but using light purple and silver accents. Thanks for the inspiration board!
Love this one! I really like the lace on the wine glass. Neat way to add height to a votive candle. Something you can use for any party!
OK- Details on the leather tufted frame, please!!!!
holy cow! this is beautiful! where do i start? LOVE the back of the chairs. i've never seen anything like that! the tiered cake is just stunning - it's like a dress! the tufted black framed work... the gorgeous table floral centerpieces. just amazing!!!!
Gorgeous. I find it especially endearing when people include their beloved pets in their wedding shoots. The black veil is daring and counter-intuitive but so chic, and that big, lumbering dog is beyond adorable.
This is AMAZING! I can't take it! It's so beautiful!!! I had to repost those black chairs and fabric rosettes for my Spanish readers! Thanks for sharing =)
amazing!!!
The chairs are amazing, my fave detail ever!
Oh wow! Apart from the fact I think she may prefer a groom, not a dog (LOL!) this can't be faulted. Stunning!
This is perfection. I can't stand it. It's so major! thank you!
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The name of the designer at "La Perle Blanche" is Stefania Orlando. She is a montreal based designer. she is situated at 7250 Mile End , montreal Quebec. Her number is 514.948.2067
This is lovely, but the chairs, when I first saw them, made me think of giant, messy, toilet paper rolls. :-P Okay, I'm weird. Otherwise, it's very chic. The dog is the perfect shade to go with everything, too. ;-)
wow.. this is fabulous!! very creative.. sooooooo chic.. I love the chairs and the rosettes, definitely will use this creative Idea they look fabulous. @ Tracy I totally disagree with you,, lol,, I would certainly hire the designer .. :-)
Wow.. just, stunning!
For Jen who asked about the designer of the dress, her name is Stefania Orlando and her design company/boutique is called La Perle Blanche, located here in Montreal. She is fantastic! So talented and personable. She designed my maid of honor dress and my mom's mother of the bride dress!
Wow, wow.wow! So, so stunning! I loved it all.I wish I lived nearer Montreal with such talented people!
Well let me tell you....this is a designer NOT to miss. She has successfully designed beautiful long gowns, cocktail dresses and my personal favorite...sexy mini-dresses for 10 years now. I swear by this fabulous designer and would not go anywhere else for any sort of dress. She works as best as she can within your budget. Every dress is unique and let me tell you she makes it a point to make you stand out in a crowd. She is definitely Personable!!!! Watch out for this new and upcoming designer.....one day her amazing designs will definitely make it down a red carpet somewhere. Stefania Orlando is amazing!
Love it! So perfect, the cake, the chair decorations everything is amazing!
Absolutely stunning! Everything from the invitations to the flowers is simply stunning. Thanks for sharing.
WOW!!! I love this... I love he birdcage veil, any ideas where that is from??
Wow so very glam! I absolutely love the colors. So dramatic.
Amazing, stunning. BEautiful photography as well as beautiful objects. Truly a thing of beauty. Very French style.
Anyone else notice that the "bride" isn't wearing a ring at all. Is this an actual wedding or a photo shoot. It kind of annoys me that this is not real. Love the inspiration but wish this actually happened - because it becomes more obtainable - if it's a planners shoot... then the sky is the limit and our budgets aren't like that.
SMP please put more "real" weddings that's what we love the most!
This is a photoshoot, Anna Marie...it's a concept we've been doing for a while, where one design team takes one of our reader's inspiration boards and turns them into a photoshoot to generate inspiration and ideas. Most of our readers love it so we'll continue to do these. They are posted 1 time every week to two weeks...all of the other days are devoted to real weddings so we have TONS of real wedding inspiration for all budgets!
Amazing shoot. Question for the designer - where did you source the crystal candlesticks used for the centerpiece bases? Would love to bring them into my inventory!
can someone please tell me where i can get the rosette chair backs? I LOVE THEM!!! are they from wildflower linens?
Yasmin: I actually got them from Homesense. :)
Christine: We made the floral rosettes ourselves. :) you can get in contact with me if you want any more info. :)
Love the table decor...so chic.
Definitely consider that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be at the net the easiest factor to take into account of. I say to you, I certainly get irked while other folks consider issues that they plainly do not recognize about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the highest and also outlined out the whole thing with no need side-effects , other people could take a signal. Will likely be again to get more. Thanks