Dec 13, 2011
We all know that color is a lot of fun and can invoke a range of moods but what if you are drawn to fresh, pure, perfect white? White instills a feeling of innocence, purity and perfection. A calming feel that is simplistic in nature.
If you tend to favor the “uncolor” over splashes of vibrancy, how do you keep your wedding fresh, memorable and maybe with a little wow factor? Let’s be honest, using all white can be slightly yawn-inspiring. By adding a little (or a lot) of texture, you can make a visual impact and a lingering impression. Lace and floral rosettes are a couple of options that are making a strong statement today in the world of white.
Lace is delicate, imparting an unique elegancy since the softness of lace is always romantic. From vintage lace to modern, think beyond the wedding dress to create a unique wedding style with this fabric from intricate and delicate to bold and solid.
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From invitation accents to hidden antique garters to wrapped votives and mason jars, lace can show up in unexpected places and add a little spice.
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Then there is The Cake! Oh, how do we love lace touches on the wedding cake and especially when it emulates the wedding dress!
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Floral rosettes literally bring added layers of texture to a white wedding style. Rosettes can be used everywhere from back-drops to the table decor to your hair. Rosettes also can be made out of a multitude of materials (fabric, fondant, paper) which is great since they can be used in a range of budgets.
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And we can’t forget The Cake!
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These are just two ideas to provide a little White Inspiration for you!
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Nov 18, 2011
Looking for a little refreshing eye-candy in the world of weddings? You found it here! Destination I Do Mag.com swooned over Courtney & Ian’s colorfully scintillating Lake Tahoe wedding and treats you to it today on their always inspiring fab blog. Steadfast to Courtney’s vision throughout conceptualization and realization, our work resulted in pure magic…
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Courtney wanted a lot of color for her wedding – color, color, color… Indian weddings proved to be a major source of inspiration for the vibrant dining tables and reception décor. No white here – this fair color was minimized as much as possible, besides the wedding dress!
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Courtney wanted an overall bright, fun style with a sophisticated whimsy for her wedding day. Her vibrant blue heels adorned with jewels and a peacock feather added personality and partnered perfectly to her gorgeous Pronovias gown.
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Jewel tones of raspberry, plum, burnt orange and lime green were dominant while touches of succulents, moss balls and moss table numbers brought the slight organic feel to her day that she desired.
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We created an escort display that dazzled with breezy strings of mirrors and moss balls complimenting the reception color and feel perfectly. Orchids adorned the escort cards and the colors and light were caught in the reflection of the mirrors.
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The color didn’t stop at the edible either – raspberries garnished the signature bellinis, eye-catching pods, succulents and orchids cascaded down the wedding cake and the lovingly made (twice thanks to bears!) vibrant cupcakes by Courtney’s mom completed the look.
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Photography by Courtney Aaron.
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Oct 31, 2011 |
We have been busy, busy this summer designing, planning and executing some wedding gems and here is a brilliant teaser of one for you to sink your eyes into… More weddings and priceless details to come but for now, enjoy this quick sneak peek of what we have been up to lately!
Abby and Nic were married in July and here is a snippet of the oh-so-charming details that were abundantly everywhere at their colorful Lake Tahoe wedding.
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Photography and Photo Collage by Courtney Aaron Photography. Floral Design by Bellissima Floral.
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Oct 28, 2011
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons was captivated by the sophisticated and romantic wedding of Sarah & Ryan and couldn’t resist posting it on their blog. Not many can say they were married in one state and then had a stunning reception-with-a-view in another state! Following a church ceremony in Nevada, they headed to a private lakeview estate in California to celebrate the night away… Now that is a destination wedding!
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To view our earlier post – complete with a full collection of photos – for Sarah & Ryan’s stylish wedding, please check out Delightful Summer Dinner Party. We had a ball bringing together all the details for this wedding from the moss ball escort card table to the personal photo collage to the subtly chic touches on the dining tables. Classic with a twist…
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Sep 14, 2011
The Tahoe Quarterly, a local magazine known for it’s glossy pages and high style features, decided to debut an inaugural wedding section this summer to showcase the high-end weddings around Lake Tahoe. They searched high and low for the perfect weddings to capture the true essence of Tahoe. We were elated to have them pick one of ours at the Thunderbird Lodge – the wedding of Kate and Kevin.
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Kate Dietrich and Kevin Davis met in Lake Tahoe when they lived there several years ago. It was only natural that they chose this breathtaking area for their wedding. Top choice for a location was the historical lakefront Thunderbird Lodge on the East Shore. This magical stone castle was the playground of 1930’s notoriously eccentric millionaire George Whittell – famous for his all-night parties (with Bill, his pet lion), colorful celebrity guests and high stake card games.
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Wedding guests were shuttled to this lakefront location and, before the wedding ceremony, treated to a tour of the unforgettable property including the quintessential rock gazebo and secret underground tunnels. The ceremony was set lakeside on the lawn and beneath the stone walls of the Thunderbird Lodge.
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Soft, feminine accents contrasted by natural, organic elements delighted guests in all the details from the first glimpse Save the Date complete to Kate’s lace embroidered wedding cake. Tahoe tradition was included in the ceremony by tossing flowers in remembrance of late family into Lake Tahoe. The ceremony and dinner were both held on the lakeside lawn maximizing the unforgettable views of Lake Tahoe and surrounding Sierra Mountains.
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The color scheme of salmon, gold, chocolate brown and cream complimented the stone castle and granite boulders perfectly. The famous, crystal clear Lake Tahoe blue water was echoed in the wedding favor – a nest with robin blue soap eggs at each place setting. Lake Tahoe’s alpenglow sunset was captured in their signature drink – a pear-melba martini, a stunning salmon color.
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Not a single guest will leave Lake Tahoe without feeling as if they had been a part of something truly special and magical – the meaningful, loving marriage of their friends in an unforgettable setting. Kate and Kevin could not have been more radiant and in love throughout special day.
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Aug 2, 2011 |
When the opportunity arose to design a dream wedding from a Style Me Pretty member’s inspiration board, we jumped at the chance. Earlier this year for over five months, we brainstormed all sorts of details and ideas. Slowly we assembled an all-star wedding pro line up to pull off this photo shoot. Today our creation is featured on the top wedding blog Style Me Pretty and we couldn’t be more tickled!
The Inspiration…
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Bold yet intricate, sophisticated yet understated along with the stunning colors of steel blue, blue-greens, violet, black, white and pewter – this inspiration board was the catalyst for our mystical, glamorous, romantic fairytale wedding. The dramatic spiraling staircase with its intricate floral scroll ironwork was one of our key muses. Not to mention crystal embellishments, white feathers, succulents, pewter highlights – these elements were woven through-out the many, many details of the day…
For the whole feature on Style Me Pretty, please click!
We hope you have as much fun browsing our favorite photos from the day as we had pulling all these details together!
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Our Wonderful Team – many thanks, for who without, none of this would have been possible:
Wedding Design – Merrily Wed
Photography – Annie X Photographie
Floral Design – Bellissima Floral
Venue – The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Wedding Cake – D’Lish Catering
Linens – Wildflower Linen
Rentals – Celebrations Party Rentals
Wedding Gown – Pronovias, courtesy of Swoon Bridal
Invitations/Paper Items – Angela Dal Bon Custom Invitations
Hair/Make-Up Stylist – Bettina Riffo
Model – Beth Hill and Koda the pug…
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