INSPIRATION

Wedding Ideas

Working with her ultimate dream team of wedding vendors, Noadia Valsin of Memorable Event Design creates an intimate scene of timwweless luxury. From beautiful soft drapery to regal black and gold furniture framed by baby’s breath, white roses and orchids, their romantic shoot proves luxury isn’t solely in one's wedding attire or decor, but also from the experience provided by the vendors involved. Noadia shares, “I truly wanted to design a styled shoot that felt personal, so a future bride could look at it and say ‘I can see my spouse and I being catered to, photographed, and surrounded by lush florals this way.’”

PHOTOGRAPHED BY IMAGERY BY JULES PHOTOGRAPHY Text by Linda Wallentine

CREATIVE TEAM

BRIDE'S DRESS: Bridal By Marly BRIDAL SALON: Shirley Fleurimond of Shirleys Sophisticated Styles BRIDE’S HEADPIECE AND/OR VEIL: Jewels by Charles LLC BRIDE'S SHOES: Lulus CAKES/DESSERTS: Charite Creations VENUE: Radiance Point Avenue EVENT DECOR/DESIGN: Memorable Event Design EVENT PLANNER: Memorable Event Design FLORALS: Rodri Studio GROOM'S ATTIRE: Louissaint Aroma HAIR: Louissaint Aroma LIGHTING: Light Your Faith LLC MAKEUP: Slay by Shay PHOTOGRAPHY: Imagery by Jules Photography RENTALS: Decora Event Rentals STATIONERY: Creative Letter Designs VIDEOGRAPHY: FIGS Media DRAPING: Amazing Production Events BRIDE: Chica Mara Villa GROOM: Just Jay FLOOR WRAP: A & R Creations TABLETOPS: Different Look MENUS: Oda Creative

Wedding Ideas

As part of the Styled Shoots Across America Shoot Crawl Event on January 25, 2022, Heather Benge invited vendors from around the country to the beautiful Italianinspired Bella Colina venue in Central Florida to create their own unique wedding scenes. With 10 different stations styled with separate color palettes, models, and decor, anything was possible! Jennifer DeFilippis of Jennifer Nicole Photography & Films was overjoyed to bring this blue and yellow spring-inspired shoot to life.

Inspiration behind the design by Jennifer DeFilippis of Jennifer Nicole Photography & Films

“This shoot definitely played to the Tuscany feel…. The top balcony made for the most stunning bridal portraits and reminded me of Romeo & Juliet.” Inside, a reception table decorated with luscious florals lining its center, with food menus on each place setting, and velvet chairs added to the scene's elegant display. For Jennifer, the highlight of the day was definitely the cakes! “We had a trio of cakes that coordinated so well together, each showing different techniques, sizes, and looks, yet complimented each other perfectly.”

CREATIVE TEAM

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jennifer Nicole Photography & Films HOST: Styled Shoots Across America CONCEPT & PLANNING: Heather Benge (owner of Styled Shoots Across America) VENUE: Bella Collina HAIR & MAKEUP: Sun Kissed & Made Up STATIONERY: RSVP Love FLORAL DESIGN: Blomst Floral Design RENTALS & DECOR: Ocean Hawk Rentals CAKE: LuBelle's Cakes TABLETOP RENTALS: Treasury Rentals MEN’S WEAR: The Modern Groom WEDDING GOWN: Eleanor's Bridal LINENS: Nuage Designs Inc. SHOES: Something Bleu JEWELRY: Nicola Bathie Jewelry STYLING MATS: Replica Surfaces COUPLE: Melanie & Bryce Rainey

Wedding Ideas

“This styled shoot was focused on bringing the beauty of a bride with rich, chocolate skin and natural dreads to attention! We really focused on her portraying the manifestation of a black bride who has freed herself of all that often hinders us, whether it be mentally or the impositions of those who surround us.” - Abigail Cheriscat Clervius of BeYouDecor

PHOTOGRAPHED BY ABBY LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTION, PLANNING & DESIGN: Abbey BeYouDcor VINTAGE RENTALS: Nicole Dovetail Vintage Rentals STATIONERY ARTIST: Nicole Olive Lane Paperie PHOTOGRAPHER: Abby Leigh Photography FLORAL DESIGN: Abbey of BeYouDcor VENUE: Nicole of Suydam Farms CUSTOM BRIDAL BOUTIQUE: Danielle of Lace And Liberty MODEL: Tanisha Sarabo HAIR & MUA: Anjeh Beauty LUXURY TABLEWARE: Nicole of Lovely Luxe Rentals MOBILE BAR: Samantha of Tipsy Saddle

WEDDING IDEAS

Afro-punk meets Coachella in this modern, vibrant take on boho design.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRETT SEAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Wedding Ideas

Set in Toronto at the Bisha Hotel, this Noir-styled shoot is chic, modern, and simple. Designed by Matrimony Events, the shoot takes a step away from a traditional wedding and bridal look for a contemporary design. With toned-down flowers, an ivory satin-like dress, and a sleek jumpsuit for the reception, the bride is center-stage, edgy, and confident. PHOTOGRAPHED BY RACHAEL SLOAT PHOTOGRAPHY Text by Linda Wallentine

CONCEPT AND DESIGN: Lynkahn Sutton of Matrimony Events PHOTOGRAPHY: Rachael Sloat Photography MAKEUP: Eminent Allure HAIR: Arthur Hair Bridal DRESSES: Fitzroy Rentals STATIONERY: Scripts by Asif JEWELRY: Olaeda MODELING AGENCY: Morgan Models (Denika) TABLEWARE: Chair-man Mills VENUE: Bisha Hotel

WEDDINGS

86 AMY + SAMUEL 90 MAKEDA + EDDIE 96 SIMONE + DEVIN 100 ZAKIYRAH + TREY 104 IMANI + D’ANDRE 106 JAMAD + LOYAN 110 GABRIELLE + KRISTOFER 114 JESSICA + CHRISTOPHER 116 TIFFANI + TERRENCE 120 JAIME + SABRINA 122 MARQUISE + MERILIN 124 JAYDA + REAVEN 126 JEPOY + ESTELLE

VOW RENEWALS

128 KESHA + NEALLAN 134 ZURI + KYE

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