Courtenay also sent us some gorgeous images from one of her winter weddings … Patricia and Adam’s elegant November celebration that we think you’ll love as well …

from Patricia …

We wanted the wedding to be simple but classy – The Lyceum was the perfect back drop to create such a feeling. Combined with the flowers, candles, music, food, and champagne!! It was perfect!. The gold dresses and accents were a nice nod to the holidays without being too much.  Since the wedding was in November, which can be dreadful in Cincinnati, the gold helped keep things warm and inviting. With our move to Switzerland 2 months prior to the wedding, we wanted to bring a few touches of Switzerland – The Swiss Chocolates were direct from the Lindt factory here in Zurich, Switzerland; the Swiss theme Cookies were made by “Cake Creations by Sue”, and the Swiss flag baggage tags were used for table assignments and then kept as favours. It was an easy way for us to provide our new contact information as well as open up an invite for visitors.

Simple and classy … warm and inviting … perfect …

Courtenay’s gorgeous bouquets and centerpieces added just the right amount of color to the elegant color scheme used throughout the wedding.

Patricia’s make-up was done by one of Cincinnati’s best … Little Black Book vendor, Brideface. Seriously ~ look at the close-ups … just beautiful.

{And by the way, Nancy has really great beauty and make-up advice on her Brideface blog.}

Patricia’s wedding gown was by Nicole Miller. Her stunning coat was custom-made by … an unnamed designer. (So sorry … we definitely WILL try to get that information for you!)

Cute, cute Switzerland-inspired cookies by Cake Creations by Sue; Cake by Tres Belle; Photography courtesy of Stephanie Carson of StephCarson Photography.

Congratulations Patricia & Adam … and thanks to Courtenay Lambert Florals for sharing their wedding with us!

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And a HUGE thank you to the other vendors that helped make this wedding gorgeous…the fabulous Alison Wenstrup of Aviva Events and Little Black Book members, tm photography who captured the amazing images and Courtenay Lambert who designed the STUNNING florals and who owns The Bridal Studio, a one stop shop for any style savvy bride.

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the stunning photographs are by tm photography

From Nancy of the fabulous Brideface…

Our caterer passed cocktails and appetizers before the ceremony, and then had a variety of pastas as entrees, as well as a dessert buffet.Of course we had to have s’mores, since my father had recently landscaped his backyard, adding a firepit that begged to be christened. He outdid himself on the lighting, stringing every tier of the deck with tiny white lights. We added plenty of lanterns and torches as well.

More to come!

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From Nancy…

For the tables, I just used random personal collections I had amassed over time; mercury glass, crystal doorknobs, milk glass, cloche jars, vintage china, and Ohio buckeyes. I found a great fabric that I used for table runners and had a wonderful Etsy seller put that same pattern into my daughter’s(flower girl) and niece’s(maid of honor) dresses. My boys wore tuxedo tees, (at their request), and I made both of them ring bearers.

More to come!

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So incredibly beautiful. The photographs, shot by the oh-so-talented Tine Hofmann of TM Photography, are exquisite…showing the candid emotion, the simple beauty, the sheer lovliness of the day. And, we have so much more from Tine and Nancy on the way!

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But, what I really loved was the glowing reviews that Tine, the photographer, had to say about Nancy, today’s bride and owner of Brideface in Cincinnati. Seems that everything she touches turns into something beautiful…from the brides that she works with to her own real wedding…

From Nancy…

Rich was living in Brooklyn when we met, and we were engaged at the Brooklyn Bridge, so Kristen Folzenlogen of LetterHeads did a brilliant sketch to bring that element to your invitations. I gave Courtenay Lambert full reign with the florals-I knew I wanted succulents and golds and lots of interesting texture. She blew me away with what she came up with! She even surprised me with a tiny image of my late sister nestled into my gorgeous bouquet.

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More from Nancy…

We had fewer than fifty guests- Oh and we were on a slim budget! It was important to us that my children (6 year old twins and a four year old) be a large part of the ceremony, so we incorporated then into the vows, with our officiant asking each one of them if they would take Rich to be their dad.

So cute, so so cute. More to come!

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Relaxed and utterly elegant with chic happiness tucked into every detail…from the sunny, but fabulous flowers to the touch of muted teal in her cashmere cardi. Love, love, love.

From Nancy…

It was a small, casual gathering at my parents’ home which has a great woodsy setting. We had a very short time frame(about three months!) in which to plan so I relied on my friend Alison Wenstrup of Aviva events; www.aviva-events.com  to help me cope with wedding stuff in the middle of what was a very busy part of wedding season for my own business. I of course am very fortunate to call some of  the city’s top vendors my friends, so I did have a home court advantage! My vision was to have a groovy dinner party that just happened to have a wedding at the beginning of it; no wedding cake, no d.j.,no “forced” toasts, no garter or bouquet toss.

Nancy recruited three other Little Black Book members to help her pull this incredible party together including the talent behind the photographs above TM Photography, the fabulous team at The Bridal Studio and the ridiculously lovely flowers by Courtenay Lambert.

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I am the owner of brideface, based in Cincinnati. With over 12 years experience spanning runway, print, film, (and my favorite!); bridal, I have been honored to be part of over 350 weddings. Here are some of my best tips for looking gorgeous on your wedding day…

Top Left by Wagner Photographics, Top Right by Bluebird Photography, Bottom Left by TM Photography, Bottom Right by Wagner Photographics

1. Be as individual with your beauty look as you intend to be with the look of the rest of your wedding. Let your gown and the style of your event be your guide-a formal ball gown dictates a different makeup look than a cotton eyelet sundress. Cull inspiration from fashion magazines and don’t be afraid to try something quite different from your normal look; after all you don’t normally wear a wedding dress and updo, right?
 
2. Probably one of your biggest concerns is longevity; will your makeup stay on through tears and humidity?  Be sure to choose good quality, high pigmented products; professional products are designed to be durable for hours under hot lights and they require much less product to get amazing coverage. I also use a makeup sealant, Model in a Bottle that I can’t recommend highly enough! You will only need to carry your lip color (try a stain for more holding power) and some blotting papers to touch up; resist the urge to pile powder on throughout the day.

Tips for teary moments: A cotton handkerchief is not only charming, it is kinder to your makeup than a tissue; it won’t leave lint in your lashes. Dab, don’t rub! (this bears repeating for those of you who don’t wear makeup in real life)
 
3. Try not to think of wedding makeup as “heavier” or “darker” than everyday makeup. There is that fine line in bridal makeup, because you want to look incredible on film but also soft and pretty in real life, not like you stepped off a broadway stage. Photography has a way of flattening out features and I combat this by using extra definition on the eyes-individual false lashes bring out the shape of the eye and give it a lively wide open look. They also do wonders to boost your confidence; I have seen the most jittery brides begin breathing normally again once they have those babies on! I also use subtle contouring and highlighting to bring out the shape of the face-to pop cheekbones, or to slightly slim a face. I personally like to use as little coverage on the skin as possible-if a client has absolutely gorgeous skin, I have been known to just use a hint of tinted moisturizer for a glow. Heavy foundation wears poorly and does not capture the light like a more bare complexion-better to spot conceal problem areas than to mask the whole face.It is also more modern than a matte, flat finish.

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