I had to take a few deep breaths when I first laid eyes on this absolutely stunning photo shoot. It’s Style Me Pretty meets the South – and my heart. Hello heart, let me introduce you to this sweet southern inspiration fest. I feel like this shoot walked up to me and literally started pulling at my heart strings. Everything, just everything makes me giddy. So y’all go grab some sweet tea, settle in and prep your heart for an ultimate southern love fest… xoxo – (the other) Abby from Life in the Super Burbs.
{You will most definitely want to check out the rest of the shoot in the gallery}
I’ll let the team behind the magic break it down for you while my heart strings are recovering….
This team of Dallas Wedding Professionals wanted to create a shoot specifically for Style Me Pretty to showcase our vintage, romantic flair of the south. Aka, “Style Me Pretty Meets The South!” On April 27, 2010 we all came together to make this happen!
A couple of details we wove throughout the shoot include:
1. Brooches – you’ll notice sweet, vintage brooches not only in the girls’ hair, but also in the bride’s bouquet, on top of the punch bowl, on the menu pockets, on the escort card stand, garnishing the favors, and even used as a cake topper. These brooches were all hand-made by Jennifer Claire of Memento Designs.
2. Vintage paraphernalia – special touches such as old binoculars, an old radio, old suitcases, and a distressed frame that adorns the front of the ceremony site – all add to the charm of the south.
3. Silhouettes – printed on doilies and programs provide a sweet, personal touch
4. Fabrics – southern, shabby-chic fabric used for our “Tears of Joy” which were our favors; the table linen was custom-made by our team – burlap overlay with a soft, champagne gold, billowy ruffle
5. No wedding would be complete without the deep southern personalities of the 2 sweet little girls and 1 little boy who tell their own story through these images.
Photography of the Couple and Detail Shots: Hansel Dobbs / Photography of the Flower Girls and Ring Bearer: Elle Parks Photography / Wedding Planner: Kelly Simants /Bride and Groom Models – Jennifer and Ty (Jennifer is also the owner of Memento Designs)/Paper Goods and Accessories (Brooches, Doilies, Menus, Table Numbers, etc.): Memento Designs – Jennifer Claire/ Venue: Megan Chumlea – The Aldredge House / Catering: Food Glorious Food / Florist and Designer: Branching Out Events / Lighting: Cocktails and Cavier /China, Glassware, and Silverwar: Posh Couture Rentals / Cake: Kristen Massad: Tart Bakery Dallas
A girl just can't go wrong with the Maggie Sottero Rhianna Royale, love it.
Where were the groom's clothes from? I've been looking for that exact combination of gray and khaki and have had difficulty finding it.
Lovely! Sweet and Southern indeed. I especially like the hankies for "Tears of Joy." Too cute!
Yay! I love all the details :) the mix of patterns and textures is great!
I love everything! The pictures are amazing.
This is dreamy!What an amazing inspiration!! Thank you for sharing!
Who are the models you hired to be your ring bearer/flower girls. BEAUTIFUL photos of the children....
Branching Out Events did my wedding flowers, and they ROCKED!
This is a beautiful shoot.
So pretty and sweet. Congrats to the amazing Dallas ladies!! <3
that is one gorgeous ruffled tablecloth...ok the whole thing is perfect!!
OMG!! Love it!! It's so Poetic!! Of course it would be, all the vendors who put this together are AMAZING!!
Oh this is just sublime! The flowers are utterly stunning, adore the programs, and I love how the sign "for tears of joy" draws on the underplate's pattern. Thank you so much for sharing :)
Gorgeous!
Love the couch! I totally bought the matching chair at a garage sale when I was 12 years old!
Wow, if I could have another wedding, I would totally do a Southern themed fete. I love everything southern; this is so pretty, and so girly! I love all the elements and shots! Lace, pretty colours and blossoming garden flowers; you can't go wrong!
Wow, what an amazing shoot, would have loved to be there and watch the magic happen! great work!
These images are amazing. Every detail works together so beautifully. Great job to all those involved!
Exquisite! Kelly has an eye for southern style!
totally rad.
Thank you so much SMP for sharing our work! We had so much fun on this shoot and it is truly an honor to be featured.
The suit is actually a Calvin Klein from Mens Warehouse and the vest is from Banana Republic. Super chic.
Thanks!
Love the linen-- where is it from? xo!
Stunning! I thought I knew that couch from somewhere! Gorgeous design and exquisite florals Deb! You are so talented!
Just beautiful. The ring bearer is darling.
Can you tell me the details of the wedding dress, the little girl's pink hat and the little boy's suit?
Once I saw the furniture and the seersucker on the young boy's suit I was sold lol I'm loving the southern flair on SMP
- Adam
I love viewing all. The ring bearer is breathtaking. he is so cute.
My heart fluttered widly when I saw this. It's the vision my fiance and I have for our wedding, right down to the rose wine on the tables to the dress, which is the one I just ordered!
who is the dress designer and hair piece designer? thanks so much. this is exquisite!
The dress designer is Maggie Sottero, style is Rhianna Royale, not sure which color they picked for the shoot.
I'm not sure about the headpiece...
The headpiece was handmade by the bride. (www.mementodesigns.com)
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