Mad Hatter Wedding Inspiration from La Vie le Gage + Hays Photography

Happy Halloween LBBers! Before you start your day with what I’m sure are some of the prettiest costumes, most delish treats, and spookiest parties, I just had to share something with a little Halloween-vibe. This inspiration shoot came straight from Colorado, and when La Vie le Gage (the talent behind the execution) sent it our way, I knew just when I wanted to share it with you. You see, La Vie le Gage, along with the amazing team who put this awesome shoot together – including Hays Photography and our very own LBB vendor Teacup, amongst other brilliant talent – gave us quite the lesson on how to perfect the theme wedding. A little glamor, a little fun, a little tradition, and a touch of something unique. It’s perfect. So grab your treat of choice, and enjoy this excellent, excellent inspiration. Click here for more!

From Joyce of La Vie le Gage … This fantastic shoot was the brainchild of Paula Thomas of the Teacup, fine baked goods & confections, and her friend Sarah Hays of Hays Photography.  Paula wanted La Vie le Gage Couture Wedding Planning to conceive and design the shoot right from the start.

While planning a wedding South of Denver and bit North of Colorado Springs, a love revealed itself I did not know I had for the large sweeping views of this area in Colorado.  I found out I absolutely love the vast open feeling.  Just the perspective gave thought to the past inhabitants whom must of felt similar emotions.  I knew I wanted to capture and explicate what I felt.

One of the first questions I asked Paula was, “What styles do you love?”  A quick answer was, “Fashion, hat boxes, glitz, and glamor!”
Our discussion sent me without hesitation towards a French expression of wedding fashion having the ‘Mad Hatter’ as the whimsy outlet for bringing in the love for hats.

I knew that I wanted to have a strict color palette comprising of white, black, and soft pink.  Soft pink evokes romance to me and the plains of Colorado translate romance in my mind.  Romance made me also think French.  French and passion go together like bread and butter!  .

I brought out classic French style with stripes done in black and used the strict palette to translate the boldness of the vistas while meshing styles of vintage, edgy, and romantic whimsy in this shoot.  Black as a color is strong and I wanted that to represent the strength, courage, and vigor of the people who settled the West.

Staging a French inspired extravagant ornate table setting, displaying passion for hats, fashion, and combining the great vista’s of Colorado as a backdrop; Mad Hatter’s Wedding Gone West was conceived in a heartbeat!!

The quest for items to fill the tables was an adventure in research and a 101 course concerning the details on china!

I contacted notably experienced, exceptionally talented and very creative professionals to be a part of this inspiration shoot.  All vendors, including the models were thrilled to exercise their artistic skills.

Event Designer: La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning / Venue: Mountain Guest Ranch / Linens: Cloth Connection / Rentals: Event Rents / Photographer: Hays Photography / Cake & Confections: Teacup / Flowers: Flowers Forever Design / Paper Suite & Signs: Wiley Valentine / Gowns: Anna Be Bridal Boutique / Jewelry: Subversive Jewelry / Hats: Kitty Mae Millinery / Sash:  Emici Bridal / Make-Up: Heathyrre Kautz Couture Professional Makeup Artistry, LLC. / Hair: Susie Schurr & Dirk Armijo, Sisto’s Salon / Umbrella: Bella Umbrella / Hat Box Favors: Wrapsodyandink

39 Comments about “Mad Hatter Wedding Inspiration from La Vie le Gage + Hays Photography”

1. Marie @ Emici Bridal says:

   October 31, 2011 at 8:38 am

   Yay! What a fabulous way to start Halloween! Just love seeing all the details for this amazing shoot!
2. Michelle | Gold-hearted Girl says:

   October 31, 2011 at 9:31 am

   I love everything about Alice in Wonderland!
3. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

   October 31, 2011 at 9:40 am

   I am so thrilled and honored to be featured on Styled Me Pretty!
   I absolutely loved designing this shoot! What a pleasure it was to work with such creative and very talented people!
   Style Me Pretty Rocks!!!
   I would like to acknowledge all the wonderful Etsy vendors that participated in this shoot also! Truly their contribution as well is what made it such a success for all to enjoy!!

   Signs of Vintage Wood signs 'Madam & Monsieur'
   Gardenofweedingirl Hat Pins used as dessert signs
   bluebirdland Vintage Graphic of B/W Alice cards used in hat box favors and top hat
   barbaraveryvintage Crystal Decantor
   320 Josephine Silver Creamer
   Itchinstitchin Small Pink ruffled bowl for blackberries
   Teacup Design Four taper candles with French Script
   The French Canary 4 Vintage glass custard dishes & black Mirror
   LittleWomenVintage Rusted Skeleton Key
   High Tea for Alice Two China Cake Dessert stands
   Foxy 1958 Fenton Cranberry 10" Hobnail Vase, Fenton 5" potbelly pink vase
   thebedpost Toile teacup and saucer
   gracefilledhands Pink/Black/White cake pedestal dessert stand w/cameo brooch on bistro table
   Party Starters Paper Cake Slices in Harlequin Pattern/sitting on white cake pedestal(ground)

   I would like to mention the Top Hat vendor
   www.villagehatshop.com

   Hope I mention everyone...let me know!! :D
4. Crinkle Photography says:

   October 31, 2011 at 9:48 am

   What a great shoot!
5. rosa loiero says:

   October 31, 2011 at 10:28 am

   I am so thrilled and honored to be featured on Styled Me Pretty! Stunning - wonderful
6. Lisa Marie, High Tea for Alice says:

   October 31, 2011 at 10:42 am

   The hair, make-up, fashion, flowers,,, the table! It all comes together in a most magical way. Thank you for inviting us to be part of this elaborate celebration... gorgeous!
7. Susan says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:04 pm

   So much fun!
8. Jennifer Blair says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:09 pm

   Absolutely stunning and magical photo shoot! Attention to artistic detail amazing! All involved extremely talented. Thoroughly enjoyed viewing these fabulous and inspirational photos!
9. Melissa says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:38 pm

   Such a wonderful shoot and beautiful write up. It was such an honor to be part of this and everything turned out so beautiful.
10. Rachelle {wiley valentine} says:

    October 31, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    yay! what a fun shoot to be a part of. so excited to be featured today!
11. Paula says:

    October 31, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    This was a great shoot and we at Teacup, fine baked goods and confections are honored to have worked with such an amazing talented people... Loved all the details!
12. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    October 31, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I also want to make sure I mention the beautiful, beautiful models for this shoot!
    Please email me for information concerning their services:
    joyce@laviegage.com

    Joyce Goeppinger
13. Madison says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    That cake totally drew me in! Such pretty details and gorgeous photography!
14. Pat says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    What a beautiful shoot! It was a pleasure working with La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning and I wish to thank Joyce for accenting Alice's whimsical table with GardenOfWeedinGirl hatpins! Thanks for letting me be a part...it is truly an honor!
15. Jessica Strong says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Lovely shoot! Who are the models?
16. Mallory says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Hi Jessica Strong! You can email Joyce of La Vie le Gage for info on the models: joyce@laviegage.com.
17. Jo Anne says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Wow simply gorgeous. Breath taken away.
18. Sarah Hays says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    It was such an honor to work with all of the wonderful vendors and models on this shoot. I am also honored to be featured in Style Me Pretty we all worked so hard to make this shoot look amazing. What a great way to kick off Halloween..
19. Karrie says:

    October 31, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Incredible shoot. Such a wonderful group that put all this together. You can see all the detail thrown in and that it was all put together beautifully.
    The hats are especially my favorite. The one the beautiful blonde model is wearing, the black top hat, I wish I had something like that every day. Plus the dress she has one...fits her perfectly and I simply love it. I guess you can say her entire outfit put together for that shot has to be my favorite out of all of these.
    The flowers are just exquisite! Very exotic and romantic.
    Plus I would die to be able to have a tea set like that. I believe I would have a tea party every day.
20. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    October 31, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    I just am loving all the feedback from everyone!
    I am so glad the flowers are being noticed from Courtney Cochetas of www.flowersforeverdesign.com
    Discussing floral with Courtney was a designer's dream! Using thistles for edge was great! Peonies for romance a must! Yarrow in soft pink in vintage vessels, fabulous! Lilies for a classic modern feel and more romance with garden roses throughout! Wow, was all I could say over and over!
    'Mad Hatter' hat props configured out of moss, really entwined the theme throughout the shoot. Courtney contrived three exceptional bridal bouquets! Each bouquet having it's own mood, telling the story!
    Fabulous!
21. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    October 31, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I approached Kitty Mae Millinery (www.kittymaemillinery.com) to provide the perfect hats for a 'Hat Inspired' shoot! Owner, Susan Dillon, was unequivocally up for the challenge of creating custom hat conceptions that contributed greatly to the success of the shoot. Kitty Mae Millinery transmitted the fun of the fun of a tea party reception at the 'Mad Hatter's Wedding'.
22. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    October 31, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Jessica Strong,
    Please contact me for the models information in this shoot. Perfect to work with!!
    joyce@laviegage.com
23. Karrie says:

    October 31, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Those flowers are beautiful. And the hat designer, Ms. Dillon, has a true talent. Everyone put a lot of hard work into this! Simply a wonderful treat
24. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    October 31, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    Karrie,
    Thanks so much!!
25. Isabella says:

    October 31, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    One of my favorite shoots I've seen in a long time. Incredible. The dresses are stunning. Especially the dramatic dress on the blonde. She is gorgeous. She really knows how to (how do they say it?) "Work it?!"
    The model with red hair (sorry, I don't know their names. Just know how to explain it as blonde and red) is beautiful as well. Beautiful. I don't know how else to explain it. Just beautiful
26. tawanda says:

    October 31, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    This looks just how I imaged wonderland! looks like a fantasy beautiful!
27. Kristyn says:

    October 31, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    What a creative way to combine romance and a unique theme! Beautiful!
28. Melissa Conner says:

    October 31, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    When I viewed this shoot, I was transported instantly to the magical world of Alice in Wonderland...or should I say Alice in Colorado? :) Joyce, you and your team did an amazing job and I would hire you out in a heartbeat for any special event. Your work is truly inspiring.
29. Jason says:

    November 1, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Great shoot! Very happy to be a part of it! Beautiful, need I say more!?
30. Kelly says:

    November 1, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I was very inspired by these photos. Beautiful flowers, cake and scene. Great idea for a wedding theme!
31. Jennifer says:

    November 3, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    Loved it!!!
32. Brittany says:

    November 4, 2011 at 12:49 am

    Oh I recognize Melissa!!!!! She's the blonde model! She is stunning in these pictures. You're lucky to have gotten her. She's amazing with her modeling wedding gowns all the time. A true professional if you ask me.
    And everything is so beautiful. Very colorful
33. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    November 4, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Brittany,
    Yes it is Melissa! She is indeed a true professional. I'm fortunate to have had her in this shoot!
    I really captured the look I wanted to show.
    Thank you for your comment!
    Joyce Goeppinger
34. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    November 4, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Brittany,
    Meant to say, "she really captured" on Melissa's modeling.
    LOL
    Joyce
35. Tina says:

    November 6, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Stunning Stunning Stunning!!! And lots of fun!
36. Rachel Blackwell @ Aurora Bridal Boutique says:

    December 29, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Simply gorgeous! Love the touch of pink that softens the look so beautifully!

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