Monday, May 2, 2016

Tea Inspired Wedding: 100 Layer Cake Feature



I am just now getting a chance to share the photos of the shoot I styled and did florals for that was featured on 100 Layer Cake recently. I'm a huge tea drinker, and I was inspired to design a shoot revolving around the idea of high tea. 

I chose the china I wanted to use first, and revolved the colors and details around that. With a beautiful floral print, I had Macaroons hand painted with the same floral pattern. I also sent the china pattern to the invitation designer, who was able to pull inspiration for her paintings and table number as well. 

I wanted all of the makings for a unique wedding inspiration that delighted in small vignettes. The tea bar with traditional loose leaf tea selections and a hand painted menu also inspired by the florals of the china, tied in all the elements in a beautiful blend. I wanted soft blush details throughout the florals and linens, and a classic lace adorned dress that kept the theme soft, southern, and sweet. Everything about this shoot feels fresh and ready for spring in an organic, effortless way.

Vendors:

Photos: Sara Weir www.saraweirphoto.com @saramweir
Florals + styling: Brie’s Honeybees & Flowers www.brieshoneybeesandflowers.com @briewalter
Model: Kelsey Paz @piecebypaz www.piecebypaz.com
Hair and Make up: Katharine Sanchez @beautybykat www.beauty-by-kat.com
Calligraphy: @inloftcalligraphy In Loft Calligraphy https://www.etsy.com/shop/inLoftCalligraphy 
Dress: Saint Isabel Bridal @saintisabelbridal www.saintisabelbridal.com 
Linens: La Tavola Linens www.latavolalinen.com @latavolalinen 
Ring: Sofia Kamen @sofiakamen
Macarons: The French Confection Co @thefrenchconfectionco www.thefrenchconfectionco.com 















































Friday, April 29, 2016

Herbie + Shannon Wedding 2015

I'm so excited to share this wedding, which was finally published by A Practical Wedding today, which means I get to share the photos too!

This wedding was such a special wedding. I loved working with these brides, and I also loved how everything came together and was so beautiful in the end. Booking a wedding weekend, versus a wedding day celebration is an amazing way to feel surrounded by people you love throughout the wedding ins an outs. I loved that during their wedding planning process the Supreme Court ruled in favor of all marriages. This wedding was going to happen regardless (of course!), but it was a nice part of history to take place as the planning unfolded that this will be the norm for all people who love in our country. I've been to a lot of weddings, but this one just felt so full of love, I couldn't help tearing up as they exchanged vows.

Photography: Rad + In Love: http://radandinlove.com/
Associate Photographer: Aurelia D’Amore http://www.damore.biz/
Florist: Brie’s Honeybee's & Flowers http://www.briewalter.com/ 
Herbie's dad built the ceremony arch
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Newhall Mansion http://www.newhallmansion.com/
Officiant: Orlando Carvjal (Herbie's Uncle who lives in Philippines. He is a former (radical) Catholic priest and a past President of the Married Priests Federation of the Philippines)
Catering: Jennie Cooks http://jenniecooks.com/
Cake: Sweet Lady Jane http://www.sweetladyjane.com/  (Trent from Sweet Lady Jane donates cake and is a super volunteer at Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition where Herbie is on the board. We got our cake in exchange for a donation to LACBC.)
Cocktails: Jennie Cooks http://jenniecooks.com/
DJ: Anthony at redshoe http://redshoela.com/
Hair: Jessica Enabe @crystalmothvintage on Instagram
Makeup: Jen Chou facebook.com/jenchourourou
Coordinator/Planner: Tricia Dahlgren Events http://www.triciadahlgrenevents.com/
Decor/Tables/Runners, etc…: 24/7 Events http://247-events.com/
Shannon’s Dress: Mara Hoffman http://www.marahoffman.com/
Herbie’s Shirt + Pants + Shoes: Barong from the Philippines, pants from LOFT and shoes Clarks