Wedding Style
Real Wedding by Allyson Magda Photography, II
If ever you are at a loss for the perfect color palette, and you live in California, just take a look around. I know you’ve heard “inspiration is all around you” a million times … but, seriously … it really is.
For Tara and Sarkis, all of the essential elements for a fabulous reception were right there, just waiting to be embraced.
This delightful outdoor wedding reception, took place at the Still Waters Vineyard and Winery in Paso Robles, California. All you have to do is take one look at this place, and you’ll be filled with tons of great ideas! The astonishing colors of the countryside set the all-important ‘color palette’…the gorgeous greens, the chocolate browns, the touches of rust and red. It’s absolutely beautiful.
Real Wedding by Allyson Magda Photography, I
Along with Theresa, we also have another completely fabulous writer working behind the scenes on our Little Black Book Blog…readers, meet Eddye! Eddye has planned some of the most beautiful weddings you’ve ever seen…my two older sisters and my own! Yep, you guessed it…she’s my mom. She just happens to be one of the best writers I know, and since she’s been my “editor” since the 6th grade, I figured it was about time she got a little recognition. Without further ado…
Kristina and Andrei’s Chic Soiree, IV
This last set of photos, sent to me by our Little Black Book member Suzi, of Q Weddings, is definitely my favorite. I absolutely adore the fruit and flower combinations used in this reception.So chic. And that cake, well…I’ll let the pictures do the talking!
Everything about this wedding is just so vibrant, so vivid. I’m raving, I know, but the colors are really so great! Plus, the cake by Fantasy Frostings looks incredible, with the orange accents and the simple but sophisticated design. What a stunning wedding!
Today could be the best day that we’ve had here on Style Me Pretty to date. That is a bold statement, I know, but I have to say…it’s that good.
As most of you know, we are incredibly proud of our Little Black Book of Vendors. We have spent countless hours scouring the US for the best and brightest wedding vendors, those that specialize in all things chic, all things gorgeous. And because we have brought together such an incredible group of artists, we thought it was about time we showcased them properly.
Kristina and Andrei’s Chic Soiree, III
If you weren’t already completely in love with Kristina and Andrei’s wedding, I think you will be after this next set of photos. The bride and groom created a really lush reception, incorporating both incredible floral arrangements and fresh fruits, giving this wedding style a totally lavish feel without going over the top. Take a peek…
all photos by the lovely and talented Suzi Q. Varin of Q Weddings
This color palette is incredibly charming. I love the deep fall reds and browns mixed with the peaches and greens. The flower arrangements by Silver Birches are stunning, I think there is a great balance of nature and luxury in this centerpieces. Still more to come from this elegant reception, stay tuned!
Kristina and Andrei’s Chic Soiree, II
Not that chic is the only word to describe this wedding sent to us by Suzi Q. Varin of Q Weddings, but it is the one that resonates with me the most. Take a peek at this second set of Kristina and Andrei’s gorgeous wedding. Actually, Kristina’s mother, Martha, lived in this neighborhood, and always wished to lived in this particular house. Years later her wish came true and she not only lived there, but her daughter was married there as well, how sweet is that?
Kristina and Andrei’s Chic Soiree
Before we dive into our first Little Black Book Blog feature, I wanted to introduce one of the writers behind this new little adventure. SMP readers, meet Theresa. Theresa, meet our readers! Theresa has been hard at work behind the scenes gathering content from our vendors, pulling together the most beautiful images she could get her hands on, and crafting a ton of real weddings that we are going to be featuring in the coming months. So, without further ado…
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Real Wedding by James Abel, IV
A few more bits of eye candy from the oh-so-fabulous, James Abel…
Thank you so much to James for sending us this magical wedding! It has certainly inspired me to think outside the box and to dig deeper when looking for ways to add a personal stamp to any wedding style!
That’s all for tonight, as I am cutting out a bit early to put some finishing touches on a project that I am BEYOND excited about. Tomorrow, we are launching our newest addition to Style Me Pretty that is going to literally have you jumping for joy…well, maybe not jumping as people would definitely look at you strangely, but incredibly happy nonetheless! Until then!
Real Wedding by James Abel, III
Here are a few more gorgeous pictures from today’s featured wedding!
all photos by Angelica Glass
I thought that we could do a “look for less” feature on this wedding, as I really think that the gorgeous style could be pulled off on a variety of budgets!
First off, the beakers and other containers…
-I found these adorable chemistry inspired vases at CB2 that range in price from $2.50 to $7.50. They would look adorable lined up on a table, varying in heights and sizes, with single stemmed flowers.
Real Wedding by James Abel, II
I wanted to share more pictures from today’s James Abel designed wedding! How cute is this…the bride, loved feathers and all things glittery, the groom loves test tubes and beakers as he is getting his PhD in Microbiology. James took their two loves and came up with this…
James never fails to surprise me. Each and every event that he crafts is totally unique…capturing the couple’s personalities to perfection. All of the stunning photos were captured by Angelica Glass Photography…and we have so many more on the way!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
One of my very favorite wedding planners, James Abel (and the word wedding planner doesn’t remotely do him justice as he does the most incredible flowers, event design and so much more) sent me this insanely creative wedding that I have been dying to share with you!
photography by the wonderfully talented Angelica Glass
Aside from the ridiculously gorgeous couple, this wedding is filled with the most unique details that capture the couple’s personality to perfection…think pretty pink flowers and chemistry test tubes. Crazy, I know. But, they completely pull it off and it just happens to be one of the prettiest weddings I’ve seen in a long time. Stay tuned!
Thank you to everyone who entered our Little Black Dress competition! I loved every minute of it and now am so excited about that perfect Little Black Dress…for a chic, smart wedding where fashion can take centerstage, it’s a no brainer!
Go ahead and cast your vote for your favorite board. This vote will be totally reader generated on the honor code, so I ask that you please be really honest in voting for only one board. The winner will receive a $300 gift certificate to the store of their choice! Voting will end this upcoming Thursday, November 13th and we’ll announce the winner on Friday!
Little Black Dress Day 2, XIII
Our final LIttle Black Dress entry is so beautiful…a little bit moody, a little bit romantic. Perfect for a cozy, Fall wedding. Love!
Loving this next “Fiesta-Chic” board!
We have even more boards to come, so keep on coming back!!
Speaking of glitz and glamour…
Dress: Nordstrom’s / Flowers in front of marble wall & Favor boxes: Southern weddings blog entry Bracelet: Ben-Amun / Centerpieces: theknot.com
