Photography by the brilliant Jules Bianchi Photography.

So now that you’ve had a little taste, and you’re definitely craving more, here is the highlight film from IQVideography, which we’ve all been waiting for.

Vy & Leonard | Fairmont San Francisco from IQvideography on Vimeo.

Let’s play a little game called “What was your favorite part?” And okay, I just have to say it, how stinkin’ cute is that groom? Maybe it’s the big giant sap in me, but I just can’t handle it when a groom tears up on his wedding day. So. Ridiculously. Adorbs. Definitely my favorite part. Just adds to the entire wedding. The entire highlight film. The entire beautiful, wonderful day. Don’t forget to visit the gallery for more from Jules Bianchi Photography.

Videography: IQvideography / Photography: Jules Bianchi Photography / Venue: Fairmont Hotel / Event Coordinator: Tosca Productions / Florist: Floramor / Cake Artist: Fairmont Hotel / Music: Denon & Doyle / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Wedding Dress: Enzoani / Hair & Makeup: Joseph Cozza

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2011. | Permalink | 6 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: California, Denon & Doyle, Enzoani, Fairmont Hotel, Floramor, IQVideography, Jimmy Choo, Joseph Cozza Salon, Jules Bianchi Photography, San Francisco, San Francisco Fairmont, Tosca Productions, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Cake, Wedding Cinematography
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Wedding Cinematography

When we got engaged, Chris and I both had the same idea about our wedding – we wanted an event that would allow friends and family to spend a weekend together and have a blast! We selected Okemo Mountain Resort as our venue because it was the perfect location for everything (ceremony, reception, lodging, dining, and outdoor activities). We knew that we wanted our event to reflect the natural surroundings and our love of the mountains, but it was working with our vendors that really solidified our vision for the wedding.

We selected Emily Herzig as our florist because, after looking at her work, we knew she would do exactly what we needed; translate our vague cues on floral design into creative, beautiful flowers that perfectly reflected the setting and feel of our wedding.

Emily’s brightly colored flowers, natural barn box style centerpieces and naturally trailing floral designs served as a focal point, and perfectly highlighted the bridesmaids spiced wine dresses from J. Crew. As she always does, Meg McGovern Hamilton of Rodeo & Co. Photography, captured the day beautifully with her great eye and unique style. And the (literal) icing on the cake? A fondant embellished with lace that perfectly matched my dress by Irene’s Cakes by Design.

Our big weekend was everything that we hoped for. We spent 3 amazing nights with family and friends, soaked in all of the springtime beauty Vermont has to offer, and had a beautiful wedding that perfectly reflected our personalities.

Photography: Rodeo & Co. Photography / Flowers: Emily Herzig Floral Studio / Cake: Irene’s Cakes By Design / Event Design: Emily Herzig Floral Studio / Event Planning: Okemo Mountain Resort and Liz & Erin Shelton of An Affair To Remember / Ceremony Location: Okemo Mountian Resort / Reception Location: Okemo Mountain Resort / Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas / Bridesmaids: J. Crew

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2011. | Permalink | 11 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: An Affair To Remember, Bouquets, boutonnieres, Centerpieces, Color Palette Purple. Flower Girls, Emily Herzig Floral Studio, Irene's Cakes by Design, J. Crew, Okemo Mountain Resort, Rodeo & Co. Photography, Vermont, Wedding Cake, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Paper Divas
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Wedding Flowers

From SugarLove Weddings … The city chic Rydges in Brisbane was the chosen location for the wedding of Sarina & Eric in summer time. The hotel room was transformed by Rouba Alamein from The Style Salon and SugarLove Weddings was flown in with his team to cover the event. Another treat for guests was international musician & singer Guy Sebastian who sang for guests before Sarina & Eric danced the night away to fireworks on the rooftops overlooking the river. The styling & decor was magical and the fairytale setting that Sarina had always dreamed of. Combined with so many beautiful roses, candles & vines throughout it also smelt divine.

Photography: SugarLove Weddings / Flowers: The Style Salon / Event Design: The Style Salon / Ceremony Location: Rydges Hotel, Brisbane / Reception Location:  Rydges Hotel, Brisbane / Bride’s Pink Gown: Elie Saab

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2011. | Permalink | 11 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Australia, Ballroom Wedding, Brisbane, Chinese Tea Ceremony, Chivali Chairs, Color Palette Muted, Color Palette Pink Green, Destination Weddings, Elie Saab, Fireworks, Queensland, Romance, Roses, Rydges Hotel, Spring Wedding, SugarLove Weddings, The Style Salon, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Cake
Post categories: Australia Weddings, Queensland, Traditional Elegance

From Beatriz, the bride … Alvin only cared about the food, so I knew Sassi was going to be a great place due to their amazing kitchen.  I also fell in love with the amazing views, desert scenery and the architecture.  I particularly appreciated how it wasn’t too modern or trendy.

The same simple yet timeless elegance which attracted me to Sassi also led to my choices in decor, flowers, and dress.  We tried to keep everything as simple as possible and avoided creating too much work for ourselves.  We focused on spending time with our friends and family instead of worrying about minor details.

I am a native of Michoacán, Mexico, so we also wanted to tie in some Mexican traditions to the ceremony.  We had a mariachi band and traditional Mexican wedding traditions such as a lazo ceremony and the exchange of arras.  I wore a gold bracelet given to me by Alvin’s mother and a necklace and earrings given by my mother.  The headpieces were custom designed in my hometown, La Piedad.

Harrison Hurwitz, our photographer, was alongside to capture every moment.  So caught up in his work, he even got entangled with a cactus plant.  His wife, working closeby, was rather concerned – but not so much as to miss capturing the moment on film.

As the night winded down, we sent everyone off with one of our paletas.  It was a simple treat to end a simple wedding on a warm Arizona night.

Photography: Harrison Hurwitz Photography / Flowers: Table Tops Etc. / Ceremony Location: Sassi / Reception Location: Sassi / Invitations: Anna Griffin / Shoes: Nina / Dress: Demetrios

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2011. | Permalink | 19 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Anna Griffin, Arizona, Chandler, Classic, Demetrios, Desert, Harrison Hurwitz Photography, Nina, Sassi, Table Tops Etc., Traditional Elegance, Wedding Cake, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Photography
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Traditional Elegance

We want to say thank you ~ a HUGE thank you ~ to all of our Little Black Book cinematographers who sent us their favorite wedding films from this past year. And, to thank you all for your patience with us. Posting films isn’t difficult, but sometimes, for someone who is not well versed in the art (that would be me), even one extra ‘space’ in the code will mess me up!  After a week of films of all shapes, sizes and styles, I’m getting pretty good at it ~ if I do say so myself!

And so today, we bring you our last entry of our tribute to the wedding cinematographers of the LBB!

This film is from Shezad Manjee at Hakim Sons Films and features the drop-dead gorgeous wedding reception of Miki and Trevor (daughter of country singer Neal McCoy). It’s simply terrific!

Congratulations to Miki & Trevor! What a wonderful celebration!! And as always, thanks to our wonderful LBB cinematographers at Hakim Sons Films for sharing.

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2010. | Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Hakim Sons Films, Neal McCoy, Texas Weddings, Wedding Cake, Wedding Reception
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Cinematography

These are the final words of James Joyce’s character, Molly Bloom, in the novel Ulysses. These simple words served as fascinating and romantic inspiration for Barbara and Steven’s sweetly-sophisticated wedding celebration in Philadelphia last March.

Kendall Brown of Eclatante Event Design and Donna O’Brien of Beautiful Blooms once again teamed up and helped the bride put the finishing touches on this elegant wedding filled with intimate and heartfelt details. We’re positive you’ll agree that this is a truly special wedding.

For a little bit of Steven and Barbara’s story, from Eclatante’s blog, A Designer’s Diary …

Steven was a visiting English professor at the University of Buffalo at the time that Barbara was finishing her Ph.D in Poetry/Poetics. Her dissertation was based on the “yes” and “no” in the works of James Joyce and Gertrude Stein. When Steven placed a first edition of Joyce’s Ulysses in her hands, their future together was sealed. Steven’s late father had given him the first edition novel before his death, and upon receiving it, Barbara felt his blessing on the two of them deep in her heart.

Barbara and Steven’s wedding was exquisitely planned. They designed letterpressed invitations that were hand-sewn ‘books’, sent in small boxes to their guests. Other paper pieces used throughout the wedding were also letterpressed and carried through the theme of the inspired “yes”.

More from Kendall …

The classically modern F.U.E.L. House was exactly the right setting for this elegant, vintage modern wedding.  The place settings were absolutely elegant with silver beaded chargers on stunning black matte satin linens, carefully folded napkins with Barbara & Steven’s lovingly crafted menu cards. The cake by Cake Art Studio was absolutely perfect — the lace detailing was a perfect match for the delicate lace in Barbara’s gown. Barbara and Steven also arranged to have a wishing tree — where guests could compose and hang their well-wishes to the couple on the beautiful cherry blossom branches.

From Beautiful Bloom’s blog …

Barbara’s mini calla lily bouquet was accented by a brooch given to her by her mother. Loose arrangements of white and ivory French tulips were placed on beautifully draped pedestal tables and amber lighting filled the space. White cherry blossom branches, white quince and white manzanita branches were all used … with lots and lots of candles! Donna described it as a “wintery March look”!

Every element of Barbara and Steven’s wedding was centrally focused on the oh-so-simple but very poignant words … yes I said yes I will Yes. Sooooo romantic.

Barbara wore a classic Jenny Packham gown …

Our thanks to their wonderful photographer, Maggie Wallace-Cullen for sending us all of these lovely photos from Barbara & Steven’s beautiful wedding! She was kind enough to also send us the link to their slideshow. Tons more images from their stunning affair.

Congratulations Barbara and Steven on a perfectly beautiful wedding celebration from all of us here at Style Me Pretty.

And ~ as always, a huge round of applause to Beautiful Blooms & Eclatante Event Design! For more of their gorgeous events, be sure to visit both of their websites and blogs!

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2009. | Permalink | 16 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Beautiful Blooms, Cake Art Studio, Calla Lilies, Chandelier, Cherry Blossoms, Eclatante, F.U.E.L., Maggie Wallace-Cullen, Philadelphia, Wedding Cake, wishing tree
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Real Weddings, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Planners & Designers

SO many of our favorite weddings are in Charleston! Alice and Jeff’s spring wedding took place at the William Aiken House.

A “Mason Dixon Station” was set up … a signature drink consisting of local Firefly sweet tea vodka blended with lemonade and garnished with a lemon wheel and served in mason jars tied in whip-stitched French blue grosgrain ribbon.  Mmmmmm … such a sweet touch! If you’re going to do a signature drink, this is the way to do it! FILL it with ice and you’re pretty much set for the day.

“Take A Wish ~ Make A Wish” stations  were a huge hit!

Calder Clark Deisgns incorporated so many special touches throughout the day …

photographs courtesy of Tracy Turpen Photography

Other wedding vendors contributing to the day include florals by Blossom Events, stationery by Dulles Designs, cake by Elaine’s Events, and catering by Fish Restaurant.

* * *

Congratulations Alice & Jeff on a beautiful wedding! And thanks SO much to the oh-so-talented team at Calder Clark Designs for sending it our way!!

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2009. | Permalink | 19 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Blossom Events, Blue Moon Events, Dulles Designs, Elaine's Events, Fish Restaurant, Hanging Lanterns, Signature Drink, South Carolina, Tracy Turpen Photography, Wedding Cake, William Aiken House, Wreath
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Little Black Book Blog, Real Weddings, Wedding Planners & Designers

Nisha and Jay were married in September ’08 at the Biltmore Estate. When you think of a tented reception, wow! Fit for royalty!

The colors used in this wedding are nothing short of extraordinary! Pairing the rich reds and corals with the golden orange hues is so beautiful.

All of the fabulous flowers were done by Blossoms at Biltmore Park. And the cake! LOVE the cake … by the Biltmore Estate bakers. The whole thing was planned by Little Black Book event planner, Nicole Riley at Verge Events. Oh my gosh … this was a fabulous celebration and the details were simply stunning.

Look at the way the placecards are arranged in a bed of crystal glitz! ADORE …

We just heard from Nisha ….

I did the invitation design myself. I found the images that I wanted to use (the paisley, etc), bought the rights to it, had a graphics firm do the layout on the stationery I chose, and used  The Baggie Goose to print the final pieces. If you’ll notice, the same motif is on the cake, the border of the bridesmaid saris, the placecards, the menu, and even projected as an image on the dancefloor! I really like branding, so I had a lot of fun with it.

The saris that these lovely ladies are wearing were purchased in India by Nisha’s mom. Nisha’s gown is designed by Lazaro.

Jay, the oh-so handsome groom, appears to be every photographer’s dream! The emotions on his face that Brian and Gry captured throughout the day are simply priceless.

Today’s elegant wedding ceremony took place in the Walled Garden at the Biltmore. The celebration that followed was in the Italian Garden. The Biltmore Estate is about as spectacular as it gets for a wedding venue! For more of Nisha & Jay’s wedding, take a look at their slideshow!

Brian, Gry and Nicole ~ truly brilliant! We feel very fortunate that you guys are part of our Little Black Book of select wedding professionals.

We started the day by telling you about what great people we think Brian and Gry  (a.k.a., Woodward + Rick) are. We feel it only fitting to close with a quote from their website that sums up their philosophy …

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is. Laugh!”

by Mary Ann Radmacher

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2009. | Permalink | 7 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Asheville, India, North Carolina, Paisley, Sari, The Baggie Goose, The Biltmore Estate, Verge, Wedding Cake, Woodward + Rick
Post categories: Cultural Beauty, Little Black Book Blog, Real Weddings, Wedding Photography, Wedding Planners & Designers, Wedding Style