So. The reason I love photo shoots like this is simply because of the insane inspiration that can be found within. From the adorable plaid dress, which would look so cute at a laid back rehearsal dinner, to the table settings, the color palette, the textures, the details. The photographers behind the affair wanted to capture that warm, cozy, rustic vibe that sets in right as Fall comes with an outdoor affair that is as homegrown as it is completely elegant.

And although not all photo shoots are scalable for a huge wedding, there are little tokens of gorgeousness that anyone can steal. The lace overlays (which would add texture and charm on top of standard white linens) the flea market style, mismatched glassware. The baby’s breath, the homemade pies, the glamorous wedding gown. You get the drift. Okay, so there was an incredible team of vendors that took part in this shoot. Here’s the run down…

Vendors: Photography by Henry & Masci Photography / Makeup by Jessica Taylor / Veils by Brenda’s Bridal Veils / Wedding Dress by BCBG / Dessert Plates and glassware by Anthropologie / Pie was Homemade (yum!)

To see the entire shoot, including some absolutely incredible details, click right here! Thank you so much to Henry & Masci Photography for sharing this incredible spread with us. We are in love!

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Lindsey made the aisle decor (and bridesmaids ‘puffs’)!  Their fantastic stationery and paper pieces are from Three Little Birds.

Stunning Carnation Centerpieces from The Place For Flowers!

I’ll have all the credits and vendors posted on this feature in just a bit! And I know Lindsey is answering questions as we speak … so fire away!

One more hurray for Kristin Vining and Weddings and the City for bringing us this spectacular wedding! Remember, they’ll have more images and details, with more of Lindsey’s thoughts over on their blogs!

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Vendor Credits and other details (in no particular order!) ~

Cake Lady Jill, The Place For Flowers, Romona Keveza from J. Majors, Shoes by Mary Norton (Charlotte), Bridesmaids dresses BCBG, Tuxedo from Penguins, Headpiece from Castle Bride Couture, Bridal Hair & Makeup by Elizabeth Tollye, Bridal Portrait makeup (Miami) by Mara Fernandez, Invitations/Stationery ~ Three Little Birds, Videography by Richard Israel, Ceremony location: Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Catering by Best Impressions, Rental Providers~ Classic Party Rental and Connie Duglin, Lindsey’s Necklace from BCBG, Flower Girl Dress from Sweet Plume on etsy, Baby’s tutu from Hannah’s Tutus on etsy, 36″ balloons from 2 The Limit Events.

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They went with the milk & cookies shot for their Save-The-Date cards and carried this idea on through to their wedding (you’ll see this a little later).

Then, we featured Lindsey’s bridal shoot in Miami! Lindsey and Kristin flew to Miami to the Mondrian Hotel for the shoot. Incredibly, incredibly beautiful!

I know, the suspense is killing you ~ right?

Well here’s a couple of final teasers before we get to the real deal …

Lindsey wore Romona Keveza ~ John’s attire is from Penguins.

A few of Kristin’s pre-wedding shots to show you the direction we’re going … now this is some serious aisle decor!

Enough with the teasers! We’ll be back in a jiffy with the whole glorious wedding from Kristin Vining ~ choreographed by her fabulous sister-company Weddings And The City!

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Previous related posts …

The Little Ones (Vintage-Style)

Lindsey’s Bridal Portraits

Lindsey & John’s E*Shoot

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You’ve chosen the dresses, now you just need the perfect accessory to bring your bridesmaids to wedding-day-ready status. I know I am not alone in thinking that the classic post is the most perfect piece of jewelry. They look fab by themselves or can be the just the right thing to compliment any necklace. The versatility of these alluring little studs are ideal for whatever style you are going for. Oh, and if you haven’t noticed already, all of the gems featured on SMP today are pretty dang affordable, so much so, that you might just want to snag yourself a pair!

Row One: Banana Republic’s jewelry collection is a well known secret to style-savvy buyers worldwide. If it isn’t already, this store should be at the top of your list for estate-inspired jewels that are, for the most part, affordable. If you are looking for a classic stud that will go with just about anything, look no further than this perfect trio: The Clustered Jewel earring ($42), the Beveled Gem earring ($29.50) and the Jeweled Button earring. All completely gorgeous.

Row Two: The world is your oyster when wearing any of these stunning pearls. Each earring brings a little something different to the mix. A little edgy, Juicy Couture. A little eclectic, Anthropologie ($24). A little vintage, although a bit pricier Kate Spade ($45).

Row Three: This little trifecta is hitting all the current trends. Kate Spade ($45) brings you a few hints of floral, Juicy Couture ($48) some enamel, and leave it to BCBG ($48) to bring on the metallic.

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It’s almost impossible to believe that these are real bride shots!

Lindsey and her friend Kristen asked Kristin to fly with them to Miami to do both of their bridal sessions! How fun is that? Kristin says that they had a blast … and never even left the hotel! All shots were taken at the Mondrian Miami Hotel.

Kristin is also the founder and owner of Weddings And The City in Charlotte. She and her fabulous team of planners worked with Lindsey from start to finish! I’m seriously SO anxious to see the results!

Lindsey ~ you look sensational!! We cannot wait to see more! And Kristin ~ what can we say except WOW!

Lindsey’s gown is by Romona Keveza and her jewelry is from BCBG. The info we have on her veil is that she ordered it on etsy, but we’ll have to check into where.

In just a bit … we’ll have a sneak peek at the little ones who helped celebrate the day. Kristin’s very own little “twinkies” were the flower girl and ring bearer. You’re not going to believe their vintage adorableness!

And while we wait to see what Lindsey’s wedding has in store, here’s a link to another of Kristin & Weddings And The City’s hugely popular weddings featured on Style Me Pretty:  Elle & Todd’s Pink & Grey Wedding.

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Some yummy, yummy details…

The couple wanted the wedding & details to be very casual and due to budget made most of the details themselves. The affair was held at QAD Inc. in Summerland, California. QAD is an international software company located on top of a hill/mountain over looking the ocean. The company/location is not open to the public for events. The bride’s father is a personal friend of the president of QAD and allowed them to host their wedding there for free! How’s that for thinking outside the box?

The stunning bride wore a dress by Pronvias, a pair of fabulous yellow shoes by BCBG. Her AMAZING hair was done by Michay Salon and she did her own perfect make-up.  Adorable bridesmaids dresses are Alexis Adamour found at Bloomies for 40% off. Headbands were designed and crafted by the beautiful bride herself!

So much more to come from this fabulously fabulous affair! YAY, can’t wait!

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photographs are all by Sakura Photography

Since it’s the fashion that really made me jump for joy, I figured we’d have the bride start there!

For the Ceremony I wore a BCBG off the rack dress that I feel in love with. It was only $600! As for the girls, I wanted them to be in ivory and since they are all different shapes I wanted them to feel comfortable. They were allowed to pick any dress that they wanted, ( Tamara “the blonde”, bought her dress for $15. I love that!) I bought a beautiful pair of Kate Spade sandals but unfortunately they were getting caught on my dress so likely I switched shoes with one of my Bridesmaids right before I walked down the aisle. ( My fault I never tried them on with my dress before the wedding.) I wore a necklace that my sister had bought for me when we got engaged, it was perfect!

We have a lot more on the way from this stunning wedding!

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So, when out of nowhere, Audrey Wray contacted me…AND sent me pictures from her recent wedding, I literally swooned.

Okay, we really must talk about that dress. That ridiculously gorgeous Oscar de la Renta dress. Have you ever seen anything quite as beautiful? Audrey is a complete fashionista (just check out her blog, Chic Girl Style, for more proof), so it’s no wonder she chose something so completely delicious to wear on her big day!

From the bride, Audrey…

My dress was Oscar de la Renta purchased from Saks Fifth Avenue. It has a light blue underlay, which took care of my “something blue,” and the lace detail is actually created from ribbons. My bridesmaids dresses (picture to come later today) was BCBG also found at Saks. My shoes were Christian Louboutin and I actually found them on BlueFly.com. I decided to keep my jewelry minimal since there was so much going on with the dress and the earrings I wore were actually CZ studs I found at Ann Taylor. I also had a six pence in my shoe and my Grandmother’s locket wrapped around my bouquet, an idea I got from Martha Stewart Wedding magazine.

Originally Brandon and I planned to have our wedding in Houston, but the vast amount of vendors to choose from overwhelmed me! Then we thought to have it in Ruston, Brandon’s small hometown in Louisiana, where everyone knows everyone. The planning would have been easier but we basically had to invite the whole city and that would just be too big! Brandon mentioned Vegas and with visions of dancing Elvises I said “we can’t get married in Vegas!” But then I thought about the Wynn Hotel. Brandon and I had stayed there when it first opened and it remained one of our favorite hotels. So we contacted AnnMarie Moccio, a wedding coordinator at the Wynn, and from speaking with her we learned that the they handle everything…the flowers, the food, the photography , everything! Perfect!

So much more to come!

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dress by BCBG (style # JLK6B800-001) / cake by Pink Cake Box / centerpieces by Romantic Garden / hair vine by The Knot / bouquets on Budget Bride / shoes by Stuart Weitzman

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Since we didn’t get to post the remaining entries in our Color Palette Contest on Friday, we are going to finish up today then start the voting tomorrow. Let’s get right to it!

This next entry is all about white, inspired by the amazing tile ceiling on the right from Maribeth of Red Ribbon Studio’s gorgeous office…

Top Left Photo of Z Mansion in Tucson, Arizona, White Dress by BCBG on Bluefly, Invitation by Bella Figura, Ring Pillows on Martha Stewart, Cake by Martha Stewart, Florals by Martha Stewart

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Sources…

Bouquet: by Enchanted Florist / BCBG dress photo:by Paul Johnson / Cake: from Lovin Sullivan / Invitations: by Sesame Letterpress / Cupcakes: from Brides / Escort Cards: by CeciNY /Ring Pillow: photo by Lisa Lefkowitz / table setting: on The Knot / Watermelon: on flickr

From Faye…

My vision was for an event that was family-focused, fun, and memorable for everyone- especially for the bride & groom! I wanted to create an intimate and relaxed picnic-style ceremony or reception that would allow the couple to relax and enjoy every moment with each other and with their guests. I love the idea of a short wedding dress for this type of wedding or recommitment ceremony because it allows the bride to be more carefree (especially for outdoor ceremonies/receptions) while still looking like a bride. The colors were inspired by the picnic-themed wedding invitations by Sesame Letterpress- I loved the mix of ripe artichoke green and juicy watermelon, which was reflected in the orchid and peony bouquet. I also like to combine lots of patterns within the same color palette, which is why I paired the cane cake by Kate Sullivan, the polka dot escort cards by CeciNY, and the gingham napkins which echoed the gingham stripes from the invitations. One of my favorite wedding details is a ring pillow made from a vintage handkerchief- my mother left us with so many beautifully patterned handkerchiefs so if you are lucky you can use one passed down within your family, but if not, Ebay is a great resource for buying vintage hankies. I picture a sweet garden ceremony in the afternoon followed by a picnic with watermelon, lemonade, cake, even more cupcakes, and lots of laughter and fun- a chance to really enjoy your dearest friends and family.

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