We’ve featured Katrina and Andrew’s gorgeous work many times before on Style Me Pretty. Each wedding they send us seems more amazing than the last. Today is no different. Amazing. Gorgeous. Awesome. Stunning. Breathtaking. Adjectives just don’t come close to describing this wedding (or these photographers).
Before we show you the ceremony, let’s start with a few so-so-cute pre-wedding pics…
The phenomenal wedding photo-story is next …
We are all about the Little Black Book Blog this week here on SMP, so we are showcasing the work of our Little Black Book members like mad!
I am sure that you all know about my love affair with Chewing the Cud (that sounds funny). Well, with this particular design, takes my love to an all new level…
photos by Anna Kuperberg
From Viola…
Earlier this year, Iris and Travis asked for my help to come up with a concept for their wedding. After hearing their story of how they met, I knew the big idea was born!
Iris and Travis first met at a bar called “Butter”. Butter: a deceptively simple-looking golden lump that adds a sweet, nutty aromatic smell and unctuous flavor to the most uninspired foods and awakens the senses. For centuries, butter has been the gourmands faithful ally, the secret ingredient to good food, a symbol of good living.
Iris and Travis are both food lovers so we thought it apt to take this basic ingredient as our inspiration to concoct the beginnings of a delicious wedding.
Save-the-Date tea towels also included the text: “Party till the cows come home.” These tea towels were the first announcements of the event so we wanted them to make an impression. Not only were they relevant to the butter concept, I wanted to design something that was also eco-friendly and reusable.
The invitations came from the chewing the cud signature collection. The willow tree icon was indicative of their outdoor location and a symbol of joy. These invitations were letterpress printed on 100% tree-free paper using soy-based inks.
More to come from Chewing the Cud!
A final look at today’s featured wedding, shot by the oh-so-talented Jenna Walker…
If I didn’t love this wedding enough…then they go and give me a chips, salsa and guacamole bar. Yep, it doesn’t get any better. This is my dream wedding. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jenna Walker! For more eye candy, check out Jenna’s website and her utterly gorgeous blog (and that isn’t really doing it justice)!
If you thought that Marcy and Matthew’s wedding was gorgeous, you have to check out the work by one of the artists who helped make it so spectacular…Tiffany of Gourmet Invitations!
Tifany’s designs are one part chic and contemporary, one part timeless. The above invites were perfect for Marcy and Matthew’s damask infused wedding…they capture the sweet sophistication perfectly. Here are a few of my favorite’s from Tifany’s site…
The Gourmet Invitations site is so completely comprehensive, with the story behind each invitation that she designs. You absolutely have to check it out if you are in need of a little invitation inspiration!
A few more pictures of the incredible Jenna Walker photographed wedding that we are featuring today…
The gorgeous Mexican and Spanish influences that seem to permeate every element of this wedding are just incredible. From the amazingly colorful tablescapes, to the vibrant flowers and even the flags hanging along the reception tent. Every detail is so alive…so beautiful.
Oh…and those awesome invitations, they were crafted by yet another Little Black Book member, Bird Dog Press.
Here are the last lovely pictures of Marcy and Matthew’s wedding taken by The Shooting Gallery. I loved the contemporary feel that was kept throughout with the repeated delicate damask pattern…
This wedding definitely does have that fairytale feeling to it. The ‘mood’ of the wedding photos in the alley balances out the ultra feminine details that are present in all aspects of this wedding! I think it was just wonderful, thank you again to Tifany of Gourmet Invitations for sharing this with us!
I am nuts about today’s featured wedding…which is weird, because I am normally drawn to white-washed, kind of simple wedding styles. But, there is just something about the color behind this beautiful affair. It seems so full of life, so full of love…
More to come!
I know you’ve been waiting for more of Marcy and Matthew’s gorgeous black and white white wedding, sent to us by Tiffany of Gourmet Invitations. So without any further ado…
That cake is stunning. The damask pattern as well as the fantastic flower centerpieces lend a very feminine feel to this wedding and the solid black lines are powerful enough to give a masculine balance to the mix. Very pretty! I still have more to come, so check back!
All week, in honor of our new Little Black Book Blog, we are celebrating the amazing talent of those vendors that we have hand selected to be a part of our Little Black Book. Today, is all about color…vibrant, incredible color. I fell head over heals for this wedding, sent to me by one of our newer members, the wildly talented photographer, Jenna Walker…
This GORGEOUS wedding was held this past September at their family’s home in Eldorado Springs. The amazing flowers, with that “edited” fresh from the garden style were crafted by Claudia Paterno. And that incredible dress? It’s a Junko Yoshioka (wow) dress that was found at the store of another of our Little Black Book favorites…Anna Bé!
So much more to come!
If there is one way to really make an impact with your wedding style, it’s by bringing a great print into your decor. This wedding submitted by Tifany Wunschl of Gourmet Invitations will make you swoon, with the brilliant damask touches and impeccable details that are threaded throughout every element…
Lovely! Stay tuned for more fantastic photos taken by The Shooting Gallery–this wedding is a can’t miss!
I am so excited about the launch of our newest addition…The Little Black Book Blog! If you haven’t already, definitely go check it out, as the blog is filled with gorgeous weddings, incredible flower inspirations, to-die-for fashions and so much more, updated every single day. The new blog is jam packed with beautiful inspirations by the vendors that we know and love, those who are continually pushing the boundaries of all things gorgeous, all things chic. It’s our new must have!
Before I share the last of the military inspired wedding photos, I just wanted to say, on behalf of Style Me Pretty, that we are so incredibly proud of our troops…who are out there day in and day out, fighting for our country. May you stay safe and sound as you make this incredibly brave sacrifice for all of us!
Here are a few more pictures from Stella Alesi…
And, if you haven’t already, you really must check out the newest addition to the Style Me Pretty family…The Little Black Book Blog!
Thanks, Allyson, for sharing this gorgeous glimpse of Tara and Sarkis’ wedding day. You have an uncanny eye for capturing both the intimate details and the subtle, but so-so special touches that make a wedding glorious! And to everyone else … you must check out Allyson’s website and journal. There are SO many more incredible wedding photos … not to mention some awfully cute pics of some of her particularly charming “mini-clients”!
#3 Perfect Photographer (job well done)!!
Brian and Stella, the husband and wife team behind Stella Alesi Photography are all talent. Their work is organic, it’s simple and yet…it’s always beautiful. So when Brian and Stella sent me this military inspired wedding that captured their style to perfection, I had to share it with you!
This wedding is pure yummy. It was held at the organically certified Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas. The couple actually met while they were both in flight school, thus all arms of the military were present! More to come from Stella Alesi!
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.
#2 Perfect Reception Site (found)
#3 … (the perfect photographer) coming right up …
We are celebrating a lot here on SMP today. First, the launch of our Little Black Book Blog…filled with even more inspiration and gorgeous new work by our favorite Little Black Book members.
And second, we are celebrating Veterans Day and the work that our troops all over the world are doing for our country. Military inspired weddings almost always give me the wedding chills…there is just something about the formality of the uniform, the strength and beauty behind the ceremony. It’s a perfect love story of sorts. And this wedding, sent to me by Ingrid of Myrtle and Marjoram is just that…a perfect love story.
I have to say, the flowers from this wedding are really what take it to the next level…those peonies, I mean come on. They are STUNNING. It’s not terribly surprising considering that the amazingly talented Nicole Ha crafted them! We have more to come, so stay tuned!
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…
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There are a million things to think about when you first start planning your wedding! Right??
Sometimes, though, if you’re really lucky, you’ll find: #1 the perfect ceremony site, #2 the perfect reception site, #3 the perfect photographer … and voila! Half the battle is over!
Today, we’re showcasing one such celebration…and one such photographer.
Tara & Sarkis were married in Southern California at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, an incredibly historic church that is steeped in ceremonial tradition.
Step #1 (done) …the perfect church.
Step #2…the perfect reception site … stay tuned for more from Allyson Magda Photography…
In honor of Veterans Day and of all of our troops that are fighting abroad, I wanted to share a few Military Inspired weddings with you. The first, sent to me by the ever talented Myrtle and Marjoram, is so beautifully done, with the gorgeous groom in uniform, the lovely bride and the incredibly perfect details…
To me, this wedding is as close to perfect as it gets. The pretty, feminine colors paired next the the strength of a man in uniform…it just doesn’t get any better. More to come!
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!
If you’re a fan of SMP, you already know that we LOVE really sophisticated, really unique headpieces…particularly those involving feathers. Well, my friends, Regina B. is at the top of our headpiece list. Her work is completely and totally gorgeous. It’s chic without being trendy, it’s luxurious without being over-the-top. Check out her amazing headpieces and other stunning jewelry for some serious eye candy.
