We can always count on Jill La Fleur to bring us a big dose of pretty inspiration. She’s a heavy hitter in the design department and her weddings and photo shoots prove that time and again. This time, those skills are showcased in an uber romantic, stylized shoot full of blush and ivory and a beautiful European flair. She teamed up with a talented group of vendors including florals by Don Florito and photography by Anouschka Rokebrand to bring you romance, Netherlands style. See so much more right here.

 

From Jill La Fleur…When I was contacted by Anouschka about guest speaking & putting together a styled shoot for the Dutch Wedding Congress, I jumped at the opportunity! I was so honored to be a part of the first European Wedding Event for Vendors! For the shoot, I focused on soft ivory & blush tones, to keep a romantic feel.

For the table, I layered several linens from La Tavola & added blush colored glassware & gold flatware from Casa De Perrin. I finished the table off with a blush & ivory sequin chevron runner, which gave the table a romantic feel with a  modern twist. The florist, Giada of Don Florito did a beautiful job blending the romantic & modern look by creating a centerpieces with blush colored garden roses and tulips. Amber of Pitt Bull & Posies created a beautiful, romantic yet modern letter press invite suite that went perfectly with the table.

For this shoot, not only did I bring in some of my favorite vendors that I work with all the time here in the US, but I wanted to incorporate some European designers as well.  Delphine Manivet , an amazing wedding dress designer from Paris sent along a beautiful lace dress, Rietbergh from The Netherlands, provided the men’s beautiful custom suit & Jannie Baltzer from Denmark, who is one of my all time favorites, provided a beautiful hair piece from her new collection. Thank you so much to Anouschka Rokebrand, Vivian ter Huurne and the Dutch Wedding Industry Organisation (NTBO) for inviting me be a part of this beautiful event & thank you Anouschka for all of your help & creating such beautiful images! I can’t wait for next years event!

From Anouschka Rokebrand: I’ve been a huge fan of Jills work for years and working with her on this shoot was a dream come true for me. We had a wonderful real couple modelling for us, Daphne and Ferry. They did such a great job! We had 4 seasons in one day the day of the shoot including rain, hail and sunshine. Luckily we finished the shoot with the latter. The shoot took place on the beautiful grounds of Buitenplaats Amerongen, which was also the venue for the entire 2 day conference.
We were thrilled to have Jill join us for the Dutch Wedding Congress and we hope we get to see much more of her in The Netherlands!

Photographer: Anouschka Rokebrand | Designer: Jill La Fleur | Invite Suite: Pitbulls and Posies, Amber | Floral Design: Don Florito, Giada | Location: Buitenplaats Amerongen | Linens: La Tavola | Glassware, Plates, Flatware: Casa de Perrin | Hair & Make-Up: Katie Larcombe | Men’s Suit: Rietbergh Suits | Wedding Dress: Delphine Manivet + Vintage Bride | Hair Accessories: Jannie Baltzer

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Oh, what a week it’s been on SMP Living. We’ve traveled through Paris, baked up a storm, and caught up with one of the best-dressed gals in the blogosphere. But that’s only the beginning. SO very much has happened and we’re taking a quick wedding break to highlight our fave moments from the week. And whether you’re updating that summer wardrobe or have been bitten by the travel bug these features, my dear, are for you.

So I’m a little bit obsessed with Living’s latest post series, Best Dressed Bloggers. Why? Because perfect fashion moments make my heart beat faster, and who knows great style better than Damsel and Dior? You can see Jacey’s summer fashion must-haves, and top 5 favorite looks EVER right here.

It’s true that baking with the kiddos can be one of the most sweet, memorable experiences ever. But let’s be honest. Sometimes things just get messy. And perfection? It’s thrown right out the window. But thanks to Abby’s top tips for baking with little ones, you can whip up some yummy whoopie pies, or rather whoppie cookies, with ease.

Paris. The city of light and the city of love. It’s the one travel destination that we’ll never, ever say “no” to. And with photos as stunning as Lexia Frank’s, we truly felt like we were there. Strolling along the Champs-Elysees and soaking in a view of the Eiffel Tower right alongside her. Simply put, it’s a travel feature you just mustn’t miss.

Peonies happen to be my very favorite blooms. And pink peonies? Be still my heart. But whenever my hubs happens to bring home a bouquet of these beauties, I always find myself wondering the best way arrange them. Thanks to this DIY tutorial from SMP Living, I will wonder no more. It’s my new go-to guide for peony arranging in 3 pretty ways!

And there you have it. Our favorite Living features from this past week. If you haven’t already, pop on over and explore all the inspired living moments for yourself. XOXO SMP

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With a total sense of serenity and seclusion, you’d never, ever guess this gorgeous wedding was set in the center of the Bronx. Stone Mill at the New York Botanical Garden, to be exact. And while you know we’re always up  for a good city wedding, there’s something so gosh darn stunning when the urban and outdoors mix. The full gallery is where all the pretty ever-flows thanks to the captures from Brklyn View Photography. Sneak a peek right here!

 

From the Bride…Paul and I had grand ideas of getting married in the Catskills or Adirondacks since we are both lovers of the outdoors but soon realized we wanted to stay closer to home. We starting checking out various parks and venues around the city, and we knew from the moment we visited the Stone Mill at the New York Botanical Garden we would be married there. I had visited the garden several times during my four years at Fordham University, which is right across the street, but I never paid much attention to the little stone building on the river. Paul loved how serene and tranquil it was even though we were still in the Bronx. We were sold and the date was booked!

Our vision for the wedding was based on the venue and its surroundings. Beautiful, rustic, and sophisticated but also warm and inviting. Our vendors understood what we wanted and I can say they all nailed it. We really let them take what we wanted and run with it. While I am pretty Type A about most things in life my wedding was the one time that I kind of let go and just rolled with the punches, we trusted the people we chose to work with and it really paid off.

I am happy we went with a laid back approach because it was nice being surprised by some of the little details that the vendors were given creative license with on our wedding day. We had a small guest list which was perfect for us and for the space. It really gave us time to connect with everyone during the cocktail hour and reception. I suggest that you just enjoy your day, in the end you will be married to the person you love the most, even if they show up 45 minutes late for your first look….

Photography: Brklyn View Photography | Ceremony + Reception Venue: Stone Mill at New York Botanical Garden | Floral Design: Surrounding Flowers and Events (Diane Wagner events@surroundingsflowers.com) | DJ: Scratch Wedding | Hair + Makeup: Sissi Chan |  Wedding Dress: Lazaro via Kleinfeld | Shoes: Enzo Angiolini | Bridesmaids Dresses: Little Borrowed Dress | Groom + Groomsmen Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

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