Jill’s next workshop which is sure to top this little dose of gorgeous is scheduled for January 22nd thru the 24th in Maui, Hawaii and will feature such guests as Jose Villa, Pacific Weddings Magazine, Joel Serrato, Team Hair and Makeup and Richard Photo Lab. Oh and yours truly who will be popping in via skype for a little lesson in getting published. Spaces go CRAZY fast so if you’re an up and coming photog or a bonafide pro and want to join in on the action, click here!

Stylist: Jill La Fleur, La Fleur Weddings & Events / Photography: Jose Villa Photography / Film: Joel Serrato Films / Paper Goods: Ceci New York / Venue: Ojai Valley Inn & Spa / Florals: Camilla Svensson Burns / Linens: La Tavola Linens / Dress: Claire La Faye / Beauty: Team Hair & Makeup / Tabletop Items: Small Masterpiece / Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals / Headpiece: Lo Boheme / Necklace & Ring: Waxing Poetic

If you missed any, here are all of our pretty posts from the week:

a sweet Southern affair in Atlanta
a ballroom bash in Pasadena
a style-rific affair in Virginia
a California chic soiree in Ojai
a garden wedding in the UK
a day to night inspired shoot
a New England stunner in Connecticut
a full day of jaw droppers
a stunning organic wedding in Australia
a green inspired fete in the Pacific Northwest
a lovely wedding in Napa Valley
a blissful outdoor fete in Hudson Valley Phoenix
a summer inspired inspiration to reality and buying guide

Some fabulous links from around the web:

amazing travel inspired wedding invitations on Oh So Beautiful Paper.
fab modern photo backdrops by drop it modern on kiss the groom.
perfect Summer inspiration on Bash, Please.

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Little Black Book members…

BINARYFLIPS PHOTOGRAPHY
YAZY JO
Blush by Brandee Gaar
Something White
efeunodos photography
McKenzie Miller Films
Social Frog Designs
McNay Art Museum
Artifice Films
Lucky Productions Cinematography
Michael C. Fina
bliss bride
Sweet Fuss Hair & Makeup Artistry
Society Hill Studios
Wedding Smashers Limited
Carolina Wedding Design
Bon Appetit at the Art Institute of Chicago

To apply to become a member of our LBB click here. We’d love to hear from you!

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Post tags: Camilla Svensson Burns, Ceci NY, Claire La Faye, Found Vintage Rentals, Jill La Fleur, Jose Villa, La Tavola, Lo Boheme, Ojai, Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, Small Masterpiece, TEAM Hair & Makeup, Waxing Poetic, Wrap it up Pretty
Post categories: The Blog

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September weddings are usually filled with color palettes of red and orange or pink and brown, but this New York City based couple wanted to stay true to their style with shades of deep purple, magenta and black. The Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens set the glamorous tone for this city soiree!

The first step was to conquer the flowers. We knew they had to be grand, especially when you are celebrating your nuptials in the oasis of a city garden! The arrangements, by Zeze, featured lush purple hydrangeas and pink and purple roses. The bride’s bouquet was utterly stunning, filled with deep purple calla lilies and black feathers, adding another touch of glam to the evening. The botanic themed stationery from Ceci NY was the perfect complement to the nature blooms that filled the room.

Sarah and Colin knew that the key to their city affair was to keep the guests partying – and when Jason Fioto spins, it is always a party to remember! What could be more glamorous than a decadent cake and dessert bar, perfected by Nine Cakes. Attire was not overlooked by this swanky couple – they were decked out from head to toe! From the diamonds on the bride’s dress to the velvet of the groom’s tuxedo blazer – one glance at this hip couple and you know they’re made for each other!

Planning and Styling: DM Events / Photography: Meredith Davenport of Christian Oth Studio / Venue: Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens / Flowers: Zeze Flowers / Cake and Desserts: Nine Cakes / Stationery: Ceci NY / DJ: Jason Fioto of Generation Events / Make-up : Anni Bruno / Dress: Jenny Packham from Mark Ingram

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Post categories: Brooklyn Weddings, New York Weddings, Real Weddings, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

Obviously, there is something blissfully romantic about the thought of getting married in Italy. The food, the wine, the rolling vineyards. It’s just a little piece of heaven.

From Aaron…The pink building above is the Villa La Masa and it is one of the most beautiful Villas in Florence. It is where the bride got ready before we all headed out to the castle in the country. These photos are just here to inspire a feeling. I shot them awhile ago but they are close to my heart!

AMAZING. Feeling butterflies just thinking about what an incredible experience it would be to tie the knot in Italy. Such a beautiful story to tell your children. Thank you so very much to Aaron Delesie for taking the time to guest blog for us today. If you are new to SMP and aren’t familiar with Aaron’s work…it’s pure perfection. Take some time to look through his portfolio. You will be absolutely blown away.

Tomorrow, we have Viola at Chewing the Cud blogging for us and Wednesday, Lisa Hoffman (who is with me here in the Cayman Islands!) is stopping by to share some tips from her own affair. It’s a good week on SMP!

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Post tags: Aaron Delesie, Ceci NY, Chewing The Cud, Florence, Italy, Lisa Hoffman, Tuscany, Villa La Masa
Post categories: Wedding Photography

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For me, great invitation design begins with great execution. Experimenting with new printing techniques is what I am known for and love. I am always a fan of pushing the envelope and one of my newest trends in invitation design is laser cutting. Think beyond the standard letterpress, engraved or flat printing. Laser allows for a new sense of three-dimensionality and for a reveal.  It also adds a very new sense of unexpected luxury. I love to play with the transition as a guest opens the invite and give them the wow factor that will get them immediately picking up the phone raving about how this is the most incredible invitation they’ve ever received.

This invitation is all about Old World Hollywood Glamour – Chandeliers and Damask. Accents of deep blood red were added throughout for the a bit of color impact and variation. It also tied in her bridesmaid dresses and floral decor. The outer envelope came in red with silver calligraphy with matching custom designed stamps.

When guests opened their invitation the first thing they saw was the damask print that was laser cut to create a reveal technique with the paper. The invite slide out the top to present a french quote that was significant to the bride. As you know, I love to do modern interpretations of monograms. The logo I made for her presented the two J’s of their first initials surrounded by decorative damask in a unique die cut shape.  The last image is a close up of the french quote on the back of her invite. I blind embossed it on for a gorgeous tactile look. “On ne voit bien qu’avec le couer” roughly meaning “We only see clearly with our hearts.”

Below is some close ups of the rsvp. You can see the incorporation of the chandeliers on each of the cards. I love to mix and match printing techniques, paper types and ink colors. Keeps the experience interesting and always impressive.

More from Lisa coming up in a bit! And just wait until you see the next laser cut invitations…it just might be my all time favorite from Lisa’s collection!!

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Post tags: Ceci New York, Ceci NY, Laser Cut, Lisa Hoffman, Wedding Invitations & Stationery
Post categories: Wedding Invitations & Stationery

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Post tags: Ceci NY, New York Weddings, Sylvia Weinstock, The Wedding Salon
Post categories: Featured

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By sending a series of mailings, your guests continually get surprised and excited about what’s to come. Perfect way to really set the stage and make sure they remember to book their tickets! And of course, don’t forget to make a grand finish with your matching thank you notes. Carry your theme throughout all your mailings for that completely buttoned up look. (Notice how the crocodile paper was even brought into the liner of the thank you notes. I love to keep your guests amazed by continually incorporated the design concepts and materials in a unique way each time.)

So let this couple inspire you. Don’t be afraid to do what YOU want for your wedding. Take risks and make statements. After all, it is your day!

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The invite is printed on plexi-glass with the additional cards 2-color letterpress. Sent in a custom-made crocodile envelope with custom stamps to match. Every detail is a wonderful combination of mixed media art. The finished size was roughly 9 1/2 x 13″ – so the size alone was outstanding! Their guests felt like they were being invited to a royal wedding.

The guests received three mailings for this destination wedding. The first were airline ticket inspired save the dates. Sent in a custom crocodile ticket holder. Each ticket provided all the information for guests to plan their trips.

The second mailing was a folder full of colorful tiered cards that told a story of why the couple picked Guatemala and all the fun things to do there while visiting. Each card focused on a different part of the trip. We covered everything from the history of the country to all the travel details.

Stay tuned for more!

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Spotlight Ceci Style: The Other Antigua, Lizzie & Daniel’s Wedding Invitation Suite by Ceci New York

Who doesn’t love those who aren’t afraid to make a statement? This invitation suite is the perfect example of a bride who appreciates great graphic design, incredible details and fine paper. Mixed with a little imagination, amazing things can happen. What a dream it was to work with her…

The objective was to create a completely over-the-top, one of a kind invitation that encompasses detail and unique materials that totally represented the couple’s unique style. Not only is there so much meaning behind the design but it is fabulously bold demonstration of mixed media – all in one piece. It combines so many printing techniques and materials – from multi-level blind embossing, letterpress, plexi glass, foil stamping and watercolor to create this magnificent statement.

The bride loved the color yellow and the groom grey. We wanted to capture the spirit of Antigua, Guatemala (the wedding location) with out being so obvious and traditional. The cover of the invite is hand drawn artwork of Guatemalan flowers and the quetzal bird blind embossed in 3 depth levels. The cover center has a custom take on a vintage Guatemalan stamp. The Mayan glyph presented in the center of the stamps is actually the couple’s wedding date!

Inside is a one of a kind watercolor that I hand painted of an abstract tropical take on the Quetzal bird – the bird of Guatemala. Playing off the aerobatic flight of the bird to create the composition. The long dramatic colorful feathers represent life and longevity. The longer the feathers, means the longer the bird has lived. I love the significance of this to the life that the couple is about to start together.

So much more to come!!

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