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From Weddings Fresh…The inspiration for this shoot came from the wonderful white on white trend for weddings this year.  Layering in whites and creams, with hints of blush and tin, brings new life to the traditional white wedding.  It’s all about the dreamy accents, light and airy details all in the name of simple elegance.  Diana Marie Photography did an incredible job capturing this shoot in an industrial loft space in Downtown Portland, with grey painted cinder block walls, large dramatic windows and light wood floors that contrasted wonderfully with the classic tablescape decor.

The tabletop was an eclectic mixture of the gorgeous Fluer de Lys plates by Anthropologie and the Emma plate collection as well as vintage flatware from Pottery Barn with endearing “fork”, “spoon” & “knife” engravings. These elements added depth and texture to a simple white linen tablecloth.  And I loved adding the grey vintage Tolix Cafe Chair to the scene.  It really kept the table looking fresh and modern! When working with Rachel of Quince Flowers & Events, the vision of a voluminous rose garden garland placed down the center of the table was the ideal classic touch to this dreamy setting.  And to bring a little lift and drama to the room, Rachel arranged stunning cherry blossom branches in over-sized clay pitchers on either end of the table.

When thinking of a cake for the shoot I knew it had to be a perfect blend of the classic romanticism of a white wedding and some modern lines.  So I left it all up to my dear friend Jessica of Jessicakes to create as she saw best and my goodness did she do any incredible job!  Everything about the cake seamlessly unifies the design. And the tinniest of individual cakes on each pace setting is a detail that no one can forget!  To finish off the complete vision, Julie of Studio Olivine did an incredible job with the invitation suite by bringing it to life through her vintage poster inspiration.  The simplicity of her design was the essence of the shoot.

This romantic, airy and fresh take on a modern white wedding was fulfilled in the simplest of elements but when they come together it creates a magical setting.  It was such a pleasure to work with all of the talented Portland vendors. Thank you!

Event Design + Styling: Weddings Fresh / Photography: diana marie photography / Floral Design: Quince Flowers & Events / Cakes: Jessicakes / Hairpiece: Austie Eckley / Invitation Suite:  Studio Olivine / Hair & Make-up: Destiny Taylor / Model: Charlotte Roehm / Tableware: Pottery Barn

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From the beautiful bride…”They grew up in the same area of northern New Jersey, participated in the same childhood activities, had mutual family friends, spent four years at the same college, which their mothers previously attended at the same time, and even sat in the same lecture hall… What happened? Nothing.” That’s how the Rabbi started his sermon at our wedding, and he pretty much nailed it! There were plenty of perfect opportunities to meet and, as it turns out, Mitch and I didn’t until months after we graduated from college. When we met for the first time, we really hit it off! We got engaged about 2.5 years later and, though we live in Washington, DC, we decided to get hitched in NYC.

We looked at quite a few venues and finally decided on the W Hotel on Lexington Avenue, because it gave us a blank canvas to plan our “modern white wedding”. The hotel had an amazing rooftop suite with an oversize deck and spectacular city views that served as our home away from home for the weekend. We also used the space to host a Friday night dance party, take wedding day portraits and serve our family and friends a New York-style Sunday brunch. It was perfect!

We wanted our ceremony to be simple and romantic. In addition to a live jazz trio, we opted for a long white carpet runner, a birch chuppah covered with white gauze fabric and a sea of hurricane candles. For the reception, Hatch created a modern, minimalist look by pairing square and long tables with white chiavari chairs and linens. The tables were lined with clusters of white orchids, peonies and hydrangea in different vases of varying heights. Moss runners and grass cubes added a pop of color to the room and tons of votive candles gave the space a cozy, amber glow. Framed engagement photos by our fabulous photographer Maggie Harkov were scattered around the room to add to the intimate vibe.

As for the locket…The locket is my mom’s whole family tree, including my grandmother who recently passed away. The gold ring was a gift from my father (who passed away when i was younger) to my mother when they first got engaged. Both mementos were sewn into my dress that morning so that those two  were with me in spirit on our big day.

As any good hostess knows, great food and music are an essential part of the perfect party. The evening’s festivities started with a live performance by Laura Barry of Addax and continued with several amazing sets by DJ Ray Jarrell. Ray suggested that we incorporate a drummer into the mix, which ended up being a huge hit and kept the dance floor packed all night. To continue the white theme, guests sipped white cotton candy cocktails and got a sweet fix from the all-white candy bar. The flavors of New York took center stage during the cocktail hour with mini reubens, kobe beef sliders, mini knishes and mini hot dogs among other hors d’oeuvres. Guests dined on striped bass and filet mignon and ended the evening with delicious cake from Carlo’s Bakery.

The evening went off without a hitch thanks to our fabulous team of vendors and our planner Erin Ax of Erin Ax Events. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect because we were lucky enough to share it with our wonderful family and friends!

Photography: Maggie Harkov Photography / Flowers: Hatch Creative Studio / Event Design: Hatch Creative Studio / Event Planning: Erin Ax Events / Ceremony + Reception Location: W Hotel on Lexington Ave / Invitations: Live. Create. Play. / Shoes: Fillipa Scott / Dress: Melissa Sweet

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Post categories: Contemporary, New York City Weddings, New York Weddings, Traditional Elegance

……… the delicious bundles of all white flowers just went on and on and on …………..

One … more beautiful than the next!

Casey and Anthony were married on July 18, 2009 at the Calistoga Ranch. The luscious floral design, by Fleurs de France filled the space with layer upon layer of delicious white on white textures!  Wedding planning services provided by A Dream Wedding.

Their story?
Casey and Anthony (AJ) met at a St. Patrick’s Day event and as it is said, sparks flew! They spent the next day together and by dinner Casey knew that she never wanted to be without Anthony. As fate would have it, the feeling was mutual!

For the cocktail hour, guests were invited into a wine cave for drinks and hors d’oeuvres. After dinner, the ‘cave’ was literally transformed in a chic ‘nightclub” where the guests danced and celebrated until the wee hours of the morning!

S T U N N I N G !!

Congratulations and thanks so much for sharing!

See the complete gallery of images from Casey and Anthony’s wedding here and here!

Floral Design: Fleurs de France – Sonoma/Napa
Ceremony/Reception Site & Caterer: Calistoga Ranch, Calistoga California
Wedding Planner: A Dream Wedding
Wedding Stationery: Ceci New York
Officiant: Charles Grande
Photography:  Michael Voorhees Photography
Additional photo coverage : Briana Marie Photography and Joy Coakley
Videography: Weddings on Film
Wedding Cake: Sweetie Pies
Bridal Gown: Carolina Herrera
Veil & Accessories: Sara Gabriel
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridal
Hair & Makeup: It’s A Date
Table linens: La Tavola
Equipment & Lighting: Classic Party Rentals
Entertainment: Davis Ramey Musical Services & Anything She Wants

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Post categories: Bouquets, Centerpieces, Color Palettes, Little Black Book Blog, Real Weddings, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Planners & Designers

I am sure that most of you know by now that I have such a love affair with Lisa’s work. She is pure talent and the weddings that she crafts are beyond belief. Remember Elizabeth Messina’s wedding that Lisa designed?  Genius.

And, she’s done it again…feast your eyes people!

From Lisa…

This was yet another one of my favorite weddings. Sara and Ian are by far some of my delightful clients. They had such a great aesthetic and allowed us to be very daring with their decor. Sara and Ian had booked the historic Paramour estate for their wedding which was the perfect backdrop for their grand vision.

When they originally came to me with several tear sheets that were very Tony Duquette inspired — I knew exactly what they wanted…a very chic and elegant event, but with an eclectic twist. We mixed and matched several core design elements to create the general vibe Sara and Ian wanted…mercury glass, an abundance of phalaenopsis orchids, succulents, vintage china, mirrored surfaces, zebra patterns, and a very Viceroy-esque monogram. It was gorgeous!!!

For the cocktail reception — we paired rustic dark wood furniture from both Raj Tents and Barker Decor Service, with an abundance of residential elements (birdcages, candles, zebra rugs). 

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The mercury glass and the vintage china paired with that shot of zebra print…lets just say, I want my entire world to look like this wedding. Super chic with it’s ornate touches and pure white details. So gorgeous.

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Post tags: All White Wedding, Color Palette White, Mercury Glass, Oh How Charming, Orchids, Table Settings, Vintage China
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