From Inspiration to Reality: Sophisticated Winter

Rise and shine darling SMPers! We have an Inspiration to Reality feature ready and waiting for your Friday morning viewing pleasure that is better than a good cup o’ jo. It’s better than two cups if you ask me, because not only is it chalk full of some of Colorado’s best wedding vendors (which it definitely is), the board was custom made by the ever so talented Sofia of Brancoprata. Hear that? That is my heart fluttering with anticipation of the pretty to come. You know the drill, we show you the awe-inspiring board that started the party, and then you keep scrolling to see the magic unfold as the board is brought to life thanks to all the talented vendors involved. Ready? Of course you are!

Pitter patter, pitter patter. Seriously heart, quiet down a bit. But come on, could that board get anymore romantic? Could that blush color combo be more perfectly matched? Sofia, you playing with my inspiration board loving heart strings. And of course it doesn’t end there. No, no. Let’s continue all the pitter pattering with the outrageously dead on styling of Sapphire Celebrations, the breathtaking photography by James Christianson Photography, a ravenously romantic cake from Intricate Icings Cake Design, perfectly pretty floral design by Bella Fiori, and seriously stunning stationery by The Paper Guppy.  Top top it all off, you get to see it all go from inspiration to reality thanks to the talents of Rising Moon Video Productions. Ok, ok I’ll stop the gushin’ so you can get to scrollin’…

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If you need a way to inspire your Friday even more, I am telling you this video is where it’s at:

Style Me Pretty – Inspiration to Reality from Rising Moon on Vimeo.

From James Christianson… Janine and I had been talking about doing a styled shoot together for some time. With us both being Little Black Book members in Colorado, we decided that we’d create an Inspiration to Reality shoot using as many other LBB Colorado members as possible.

As we were contacting the vendors we wanted to be involved in the shoot, we still needed to figure out what inspiration board we wanted to use to drive our creation.  Janine had the fantastic idea of contacting Sofia of Brancoprata to see if she would be willing to develop a custom inspiration board for us to use for the shoot.  Sofia has such a talent for creating unique inspiration boards that we knew whatever she came up with would be beautiful fuel for our imaginations.  With the image of our selected Vera Wang gown from Anna Be, Sofia didn’t disappoint with her creation.

Quickly the team gathered and starting working on pulling together our ideas for making this inspiration a reality.  The feminine feel of the inspiration board would be the perfect contrast to the masculine and natural of the Sanctuary, our selected venue for the shoot.

Photography: James Christianson Photography / Venue: Sanctuary Golf Course / Floral Design: Bella Fiori / Wedding Cake: Intricate Icings Cake Design / Paper Goods: The Paper Guppy / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang via Anna Bé / Cinematography: Rising Moon Video Productions / Event Design and Coordination: Sapphire Celebrations / Makeup, Wardrobe, Styling & Creative Direction: makeup by janine / Hair Styling: Hilary Hackney, hilhac2000@aim.com / Model: Sophia of Wilhelmina Denver / Linens: BBJ Linen / Rentals: Event Rents

51 Comments about “From Inspiration to Reality: Sophisticated Winter”

1. Elaine says:

   May 13, 2011 at 8:25 am

   This is GORGEOUS!!!!! What a talented crew!
2. kate says:

   May 13, 2011 at 8:28 am

   oooh i would love to know where those flats are from? they are gorgeous!
3. Heather says:

   May 13, 2011 at 8:43 am

   I would also like to know where those flats are from! Anyone know?
4. My BCS Weddings says:

   May 13, 2011 at 8:48 am

   Oh wow! I LOVE this dress, so beautiful. And the cake is amazing. Great work!
5. Laura *You Stir Me* says:

   May 13, 2011 at 8:52 am

   i didn't know the world could get this pretty. Seriously, how is this possible? I love the heavenly ruffles on the dress and paired with the belt...it's just gorgeous!
6. marj says:

   May 13, 2011 at 8:56 am

   can you please tell me where can i buy that golden blush heels from the inspiration board?? SO NICE & DREAMY!
7. Kara says:

   May 13, 2011 at 9:09 am

   Flats are from J Crew (I think!)
8. Angie Johnston says:

   May 13, 2011 at 9:19 am

   Yes. The flats are J Crew. Glad you all like it. We had a lot of fun putting this together! :)
9. Here's To You . . . Weddings and Events says:

   May 13, 2011 at 9:25 am

   The beauty is breathing taking and truly inspirational! I have no words for the cake - jaw dropping!
   Kelli
10. erin * sparkle & hay says:

    May 13, 2011 at 9:33 am

    i cannot even think of what to write right now because i love this SO much. it is like a dream!
11. Leanne Kolvik says:

    May 13, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I love this soft romantic look! Very beautiful!
12. Courtney says:

    May 13, 2011 at 9:46 am

    I would love to know where the candle table number cutouts came from. They add such a nice touch!
13. Chandra ~ Oh Lovely Day says:

    May 13, 2011 at 10:09 am

    BEEEEAUTIFUL! Such a major dose of pretty!
14. Lucy says:

    May 13, 2011 at 10:12 am

    I just LOVE those blush golden heels - where are they from?
15. Jill says:

    May 13, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I would also love to know where the candle table number cutouts came from!
16. Wedding Linen Rentals says:

    May 13, 2011 at 10:33 am

    wow! what beautiful dresses! Great article
17. Kathleen says:

    May 13, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Can you tell me who makes that dress??
18. Kathleen says:

    May 13, 2011 at 10:40 am

    The white one with the low back at the top...
19. naomi says:

    May 13, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Speechless....floored...this is a fantasy board brought to life....ahhhh pink pretty and perfect!
20. makeupbyjanine says:

    May 13, 2011 at 11:07 am

    SO fun! I'm glad you are all loving it!!!

    Yes, I got the flats from J. Crew (love them).

    The candle cut-out table numbers were made by the UBER talented Maura of The Paper Guppy :)
21. Emilia Jane says:

    May 13, 2011 at 11:17 am

    goooooooooooorgeous! such a dream! and totally easy peasy to recreate. I love inspiration to reality designs that are accessible AND stunning!
22. Shana says:

    May 13, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Oh WOW! This is a dream come true! Made my day! Winter wedding perfection...
23. Ella Bella says:

    May 13, 2011 at 11:45 am

    So much gorgeousness all in one post. Love the colors and the movie!
24. Hailey says:

    May 13, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Seriously this is breathtaking! Those shoes are definitely on my wish list, the dresses are to die for. Delicious!
25. Sarah says:

    May 13, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Great pictures. I love those shoes with the flowers on, where are they from? They'd go perfectly with my dress.
26. Dandelion & Grey says:

    May 13, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    I adore this! The board is the perfect starting point for crafting such loveliness. Wonderful job all! xo
27. Jeanette says:

    May 13, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    What a lovely shoot! And I have those J Crew glitter flats, love them :)
28. Meghan says:

    May 13, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Please tell me which BBJ Linens you used!!! Searching online is so difficult! Both the pink and the neutral color please.... Adore!!!

    xx
29. Elaine says:

    May 13, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Hi all. The shoes in the board are from J.Crew also. The flower clip is by b. poetic. http://www.etsy.com/shop/bpoetic
30. Annie says:

    May 13, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Can anyone tell me who makes the wedding dress in the inspiration board??
31. Arizona Wedding's Magazine says:

    May 13, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    These pictures are beautiful! I love the cake, absolutely so pretty and elegant. The decorations and the setting looked very beautiful too along with the great color choices.
32. jenn {bow tie & bustle} says:

    May 13, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    loving the belted dress! so adorable! gorgeous shoot!
33. Kristi says:

    May 13, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    OMGoodness ~ this is just over the moon dreamy!!! I heart Sofia big time, and all her inspiration boards are gorgeous!!! I love, love, love seeing one brought to reality! Just fabulous.

    xoxo
    kristi
34. Kismet says:

    May 14, 2011 at 12:56 am

    Love Sofias boards and the styled photo shoot is beautiful too!
35. bridal fashions says:

    May 14, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Very sophisticated website, well done. I love your mix of pictures and articles.
36. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    May 14, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    Great shoot bringing to life the romance of Colorado! Rachael, you did a fabulous job on the cake! The dinnerware works beautifully. The little book by the table setting is such a nice touch.
    Elegance!
    Joyce Goeppinger
    Colorado
37. Dort says:

    May 14, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    I'm planning a Colorado wedding and would love to know the venue.
38. Abby Grace Photography says:

    May 16, 2011 at 7:52 am

    In the words of Jasmine Star, "gorge gorge gorge!"
39. Angie Johnston says:

    May 17, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Meghan - the napkin, chair pad cover, and cake table linen are the Pink Champagne Lamour. The guest table is Beige Bengaline.

    Dort - the venue is the Sanctuary in Castle Rock. http://sanctuarygolfcourse.com/
40. Chad Morgan says:

    May 18, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Nice work, James. Real nice!
41. carrie says:

    May 24, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    That dress is Vera Wang, the name is Farrah from her Spring 2011 collection :)

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