CELEBRATING THE SWEET MOMENTS IN LIFE
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CONTENTS
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A note from the editors
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Matthew's picks: bride
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Paul's picks: groom
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Understated romance
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Something old!
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Styled by nature
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Let them eat cake
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Matt & Carey: rustically refined nuptials
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Celebrate in the tropics
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Brooklyn united
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Botanical wedding
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A summer brunch
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Making plans
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Wedding in the garden
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Fashion stylist: Q & A
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Proper Flower: alternative floral accessories
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Get inspired
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Painterly bouquets
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Suite details
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Magical Merida
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Love in the Catskills
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Handmade at Amazon, a store featuring genuinely handcrafted items sold directly by artisans, is thrilled to introduce their Wedding Store. Featuring artisan-crafted items to take couples from engagement to “I do”, Handmade has everything from engagement rings, to wedding decorations, fashion and favors. For brides and grooms looking for a personal
Handmade at Amazon Maker Prof ile Steve and Jacob Midgett, owners of Steven Jacob Wedding jewelry makers Boulder, CO & Franklin, NC What do you make? Steve: My son, Jacob, and I make wedding rings and other wedding jewelry. We specialize in patterned metals like Damascus Steel and the Japanese Samurai sword technique Mokume Gane. All of our work features these layered metals that are patterned to look like wood grain, flowing water, or other nature-inspired patterns. Tell us about your creative process. Jacob: Mostly I just wing it. Okay, not quite, but there is an element to my creative process that is very spontaneous. I start with the blue sky, big picture ideation. Once I dream up something fantastical, I work backward to make it realistic and functional. How has working with Handmade at Amazon changed your business? Steve: Amazon has really done this handmade thing right. They are completely dedicated to the idea of promoting truly handmade works and offering a venue for artists to showcase their goods. It’s actually quite astounding that a small father and son jewelry business can get our work in front of Amazon’s huge customer base.
What led you to your path as an artist/maker? Jacob: When I was growing up, my father's studio was only a few steps out the front door of our home. This was incredibly entertaining for me and my siblings, although with the three of us running in and out of his workspace all day, I don't know how he ever got anything done. Both of our parents were so encouraging of our creativity and they prioritized the time to make things together as a family. I think living in a creative household combined with the skills I learned in my father's studio and around our mountain home instilled in me the confidence to seek a career as a maker. What does the future hold for your business? Steve: Very good things, I think. It is growing like crazy and as it does we are working on introducing more and more really unique patterned metal items. That means lots of innovation and development work, which I love to do. Having a family business is a dream come true, and I love thinking that maybe one day the business Jacob and I have created will be passed on to his children and beyond! Discover more of Steven and Jacob's amazing work at amazon.com/ handmade/StevenJacob
touch, over half of the items listed on Handmade at Amazon have an option for personalization.
A. This orchid terrarium by Leosklo is perfect for your tablescape or as your envelope box. Learn more at amazon.com/handmade/Leosklo B. Handmade vow books by Noteworthy are keepsakes you'll cherish forever. Learn more at amazon.com/handmade/Noteworthy C. Letterpressed "sweet" wooden spoons by Half Pint Ink Studio are great for dessert, or to tie to pots of jam for wedding favors. Learn more at amazon.com/handmade/Half-Pint-Ink D. This custom printed ring box by KMK Studio will help you keep track of your rings on your big day and for years to follow. Learn more at amazon.com/handmade/KMKstudio E. Rustic wooden place card holders by G360 Designs will keep you organized and guide everyone to their table. Learn more at amazon.com/handmade/G360Designs F. The Stout Cake Stand by American Heirloom is perfect for a groom's cake and will be a treasure in your kitchen for years to come. Learn more at amazon.com/handmade/AHeirloom-INC G. Custom invitations by Love It Invitations add rustic charm as you announce your big day. Learn more at amazon.com/handmade/ Love-It-Invitations
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Matthew Robbins Editor-In-Chief matthew@matthewrobbinsdesign.com Paul Lowe Co-editor paul@sweetpaulmag.com Paul Vitale Marketing & Business Development Director paulvitale@sweetpaulmag.com Joline Rivera Creative Director joline@sweetpaulmag.com Nellie Williams Graphic Designer nellie@sweetpaulmag.com Laura Kathleen Maize Copy Editor laura@sweetpaulmag.com Advertising Inquiries advertising@sweetpaulmag.com General Inquiries info@sweetpaulmag.com
CONTRIBUTORS Alexandra Grablewski Chellise Michael Photography china squirrel Christian Oth Dietlind Wolf Genevieve Espantman Heather Waraksa Kim Moreau Larisa Makow Leela Cyd Luis Otoya Marta Delvalle Perna Mel Barlow Natalie Hincapie Sasithon Photography Susanna BlĂĽvarg Valery Rizzo
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I first met
Matthew a few years ago at a flower workshop where he was teaching us to make stunning wreaths. You know how it is when you meet someone and really hit it off? Well we did. We have been great friends ever since that day. What I love most about him, apart from being the nicest guy ever, is his sense of understated elegance. It’s never over the top—simple but with a twist. So when we decided to do a wedding magazine together our styles met perfectly. We didn’t want to make another magazine filled with tons of white dresses and unreachable weddings. Our magazine is meant to be an inspiration for the bride and her party. A flower idea, a color idea, or a craft idea. All within reach. So use the magazine, have fun with it, and make it your own. (And don’t be a Bridezilla!) Lots of love,
I’m so excited and admittedly a little anxious about sharing this new project. Launching this wedding magazine is truly a labor of love, and I’m thrilled to see this idea come to life. This partnership with Sweet Paul Magazine is extra special because Sweet Paul is a dear and wonderful friend. It’s so rare to meet people who just get it and really get you! That type of friendship feels effortless because there’s no doubt you are almost always on the same page. Effortless and authentic are two words I associate with Paul and our friendship, but also with Paul’s approach to his work. That sense of natural, unfussy style is exactly what I love about this magazine. Luxury is not about how many layers of tulle you have on your gown or how many flowers you have on your cake; it’s all about the beauty that comes from embracing really good ingredients, materials, and details. Luxury is the beauty and elegance that comes from knowing when enough is just enough. That’s something my friend Paul is really, really good at and something we share as a common thread in our work. Gorgeous, timeless, and breathtaking things happen when you find magic in the moment. I hope you see some of this magic in the pages of our new magazine. Enjoy the ideas and inspiration and best wishes as you celebrate your own sweet moments in life! Best wishes,
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Wedding menu planning tips
Bring passion to the table
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Inspiration
Draw inspiration from the memories you have created with your fiancée. What types of restaurants and cuisines do you usually enjoy? Are there dishes you enjoy cooking together? Where have you traveled together—were there particular foods that you really enjoyed eating? Are there foods that are tied to your culture and heritage? The menu is a projection of who you are and what you want to share with your family and friends.
Format
Think about how you want your guests to interact with each other. Food is an important element in how people come together and you can influence how by designing the format. When do you want to incorporate an open bar? Will there be a cocktail reception, and is it a buffet or passed hors d’oeuvres? Will you have a seated dinner with tableside service? Or will it be family-style or buffets and interactive stations? You can
choose when you want to incorporate food into your celebration, how it is presented, and the level of interactivity.
Style and Cuisine
Think about the style and cuisine that works for you as a couple. Are you looking for a more formal or casual style? What are your favorite cuisines that you’d like to incorporate into the menu? How does the food tie into the overall theme for the wedding? Consider your guests' preferences and diet restrictions, as well. It’s always good to provide a vegetarian option and a mix of choices for guests.
Seasonality
The simplest way to achieve delicious food is to consider using ingredients that are in season. Beautiful, local produce at the peak of its harvest yields amazing flavors, color and nutrition. You can draw lots of inspiration just by looking at the vegetables and ingredients that are bountiful in your region.
GREAT PERFORMANCES brings passion to the table, enhancing life’s celebrations with delicious food, artful culinary presentations, impeccable service and grace. The menus are a celebration of contemporary American cuisine, inspired by seasonal ingredients and local flavors. Great Performances is the first caterer to own and operate an organic farm—Katchkie Farm, a 60-acre organic farm in Kinderhook, NY.
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SPLENDID, SMART & STREAMLINED:
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When she founded Minted in 2007, Mariam Naficy intended to create an online stationery boutique. As the company grew, Minted adopted the technique of crowdsourcing as a way to determine what products it would offer. The company considers itself a design marketplace which sources its creative content from a community of independent artists, based worldwide. Minted holds regular design challenges that are open to artists and designers who submit their work for consideration for the opportunity to have it be sold on Minted. Customers then vote on the designs they like best and essentially get to “curate” the offerings on the website, allowing the winning designers and artists to essentially set up shop on the Minted marketplace, selling their work and earning commission via Minted’s commerce platform. Given its revolutionary approach to selling (in which the desires of its customers drive its decision-making), it’s no wonder that Minted is now applying its untraditional approach to another very traditional industry: weddings. More and more, gone seem to be the days in which couples dutifully submitted to the tissue paper-enrobed white wedding invitations of decades past. In a society in which people share their lives candidly on social media, there exists a sense that expressing oneself and “standing out” is not only socially acceptable, it’s straight-up fashionable. Thus, these days, brides and grooms are interested in having bolder, more bespoke-feeling wedding celebrations that reflect their individuality and they want their invitations (and
other elements) to reflect this new, vibrant sentiment. Enter Minted and its seeming never ending array of hip, striking and uncommon-feeling paperie options for every taste. Want an invitation suite that takes its inspiration from vintage library book cards? Done. Or maybe a gilded border meant to resemble agate stone is more your thing? That exists too—and in a variety of colors replete with real gold foil. Naturally there are more classic options, and with all of the customization available, everything feels like that rare combination of effortless yet totally unique and personalized. Extra emphasis is being placed on “effortless” at Minted these days, in which couples can choose and integrate the design they like from their save-the-date to
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minted designer spotlight
Annie Clark
their complete invitation suite, wedding website, decor (table cards and numbers are just the start) and finally, thank you cards. (Note: At extra expense, one can go entirely custom work with a Minted design associate to create a completely original look.) The remarkably painless process begins with a visit to the Minted website where one can peruse over 1,000 design options. Ordering is simple but Minted also offers help from style consultants (via phone or screen share sessions) to walk one through the process because even with an incredibly streamlined system, sometimes a little hand holding is welcome. Next, customers can upload their guest list onto the Minted site and even send requests to guests via email or Facebook asking for confirmed mailing addresses and then have the responses automatically populated into their account. For the time being, Minted is also offering the incredible time-saving option of having guests names and addresses printed directly onto their super-luxe envelopes, at no cost - and the choice of fonts and design can (of course) mimic one’s theme so everything fits together just-so. (Bonus: You won’t develop a severe hand cramp from writing them out yourself...or can avoid hiring that insanely expensive
I’m a creative director and designer in San Francisco. Lover of all things paper, I discovered my passion for stationery when I was a wedding invitation designer at a local boutique in San Francisco and knew it was the thing for me.
calligrapher). Guests may RSVP to your Minted-created website, and as you get a sense of headcount, you can start contemplating how you’d like your design of choice to be woven into the decor of the big day. More obvious choices include incorporating it into your program, place cards, table number and seating cards, but Minted also offers you the ability to coordinate some of its designs into table linens, photo backdrops, banners and tablescape confetti. Need bridal shower or bachelorette invites, too? Bespoke stamps that coordinate with your mailings? Minted has them all and they’re refreshingly easy to order as well. As a business that found a way to channel the passion and love of independent artists to express the passion of people about to embark on the ultimate expression of love, Minted is a unique and special entity, indeed. And in a world that is constantly demanding, bigger, bolder, faster and better, Minted is up to meeting the demands of its customers while still operating a service that feels as personal, effortless and happily-ever-after, as ever.
Where do you find your design inspiration? It’s a bit cliché, but really everywhere! I’ll spot a piece of typography on a poster, or even the color a building. “Big Sur” came together after a drive down the coast and I spotted an old barn nestled on a hillside. My mind immediately started planning a wedding there—fog rolling in, simple bouquet made of olive branches, guests nibbling on charcuterie, figs, and cheese while sipping champagne… What's the biggest trend in wedding invites? I love how people are taking risks with their invites, you’re no longer limited to ecru card stock and engraved bickham script. Handdrawn typography, luscious watercolor illustrations, bold typography—I love it all! What mistakes should folks avoid when choosing invites? Following tradition and rules, especially if it isn’t true to the couple. Wedding invitations are a perfect place for a couple to infuse their personality into their big day and set the tone for guests. It bums me out when couples feel obligated or pressured to follow old standards of etiquette, so don’t be afraid to break the mold when it comes to wedding stationery. Any tips on keeping all communications cohesive? Having a common design thread running through all of your stationery helps. Minted definitely makes it easy for couples to have a complete look from start to finish.
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Mix textured elements such as a unique fabric with a nice print and natural wood vessels.
Surprise your guests with smaller floral moments throughout the table and a few lidded jars or vessels filled with sweets for after dinner.
Limit your color palette to three important tones like we did here with the blue, yellow, and white.
Make it personal by adding a place card with hand calligraphy and a printed menu for each guest.
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Anatomy of a place setting
Setting a beautiful table is like putting together the perfect outfit. Start with the basics: color, form, and texture. Use the season and setting to help inspire your color palette. Define your style by choosing forms such as modern, eclectic, or whimsical. Finally, layer textural elements to add depth and interest to the setting.
A deep, saturated color in the linen such as this beautiful blue tone adds instant drama to your table.
Available in 5 colors! Black, White, Grey, Navy, and Red
The Colorscapes collection features organic motifs subtlely interpreted as a tone-on-tone surface decoration. The entire collection is available in place setting components, as well as extensive accessories, to mix and match in your own curated dinnerware collection. Colorscapes offers 3 textures (Swirl, Dune, and Snow); and 5 colors (Black, White, Grey, Navy, and Red), all of which are perfect together, or on their own. Featured: WoW (White-on-White) Swirl and GoG (Grey-on-Grey) Swirl.
Layer your place settings with subtle tone for the first course plate and a clean neutral for the base plate.
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We teamed up with our friends from Small Masterpiece and Bellafare to curate this dreamy collection of ideas for styling a perfectly elegant and unique wedding Photography by Heather Waraksa
! d l o g n i h t Some china squirrel has collected something old, something new, some-things crafted, and a few things blue to create an inspiring collection of wedding ideas Recipes+crafts+styling+photography by china squirrel
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Flowers and fashion complement each other effortlessly. We allowed the shapes, forms, and textures from the garden to inspire these naturally beautiful combinations Photography by Susanna BlĂĽvarg Styling by Genevieve Espantman+Paul Lowe+Matthew Robbins
Embroidered peach dress by Sau, sauclothing.com; Embellished belt by Erica Koesler, available at Kleinfeld Opposite page: Embroidered dress by Patricia Bonaldi, PatriciaBonaldi.com.br
cake
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We asked our six favorite cake bakers to bake us their dream cake. We ended up with coconut, spice cake, vegan, butter cream, almond, and chocolate. Something for everyone. Enjoy! Styling by Matthew Robbins+Paul Lowe Photography by Heather Waraksa
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RUSTICALLY REFINED NUPTIALS
Text by Larisa Makow Photography by Chellise Michael Photography
Celebrating in the tropics This colorful party in Cartagena is the perfect blend of local traditions and flavors with fresh ideas for a tropical celebration Photography by Marta Delvalle Perna+Natalie Hincapie Food styling by Luis Otoya Produced+styled by Luis Otoya
Brooklyn United For the proprietors of Escape Brooklyn, there was never a doubt their wedding would be a trip-worthy, DIy affair Photography by Mel Barlow Text by Kim Moreau Styling by Matthew Robbins+Paul Lowe
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Our Dietlind Wolf got inspired by vintage botanical prints and old pharmacy bottles for this stunning wedding. These crafts are all about wisdom, transformation, and love—always love Styling+photography by Dietlind Wolf
registr ation desk The wall is decorated with old botanical prints, and as a symbol for the couple, two different plants in two vintage pharmacy pots under a cloche and a votive for companionship.
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Eyal T ess
Learn more about Eyal and his team at tesslerevents.com
ISRAELI-NATIVE Eyal Tessler’s
Thoughts on what to avoid?
penchant for planning was evident early in his life due to his talent for staging events at the kibbutz where he grew up. Tessler grew from running that kibbutz event space to now being one of the most sought-after event “architects” in New York City. Tessler’s passion for interpreting his client’s passions into real-life experiences keeps him busy and his team booked. And when he’s not magically transforming a loft in Brooklyn or the re-envisioning the ballroom of a grand hotel, he’s already planning his next big oeuvre. Here, he shares some perspective and advice about planning remarkable celebrations.
Don’t spent hours and hours on the web! It’s a great tool to get ideas but you should focus on your own feelings and create your special day based on who you are not what you see on the internet.
What do you tell clients who are having difficulty determining a vision or aesthetic for their wedding?
From very early on I remember loving the moment of seeing all the details come together. That “ah ha” moment is everything, and I still experience it at every event.
You can’t have five different styles in one event. Focus on who you are and go what you love. Sometimes less is more. What feels fresh and exciting planning-wise?
I think it’s all about creating experiences and combining trends in food, mixology, fashion, and other elements. Our industry is no longer about cookie-cutter events.
How would you define a successful wedding in terms of the overall experience?
I think a successful wedding is one that is an experience for you and your guests—from the save the date to the thank you note, and everything in between. You’ll know it was a success when you keep hearing “WOW. I didn’t realize a wedding could be so fun!” all night. Tell us what you find most rewarding about your work.
If you weren’t a planner you’d be...
An owner of a bed and breakfast on a faraway island, because I’d love to live on the beach in a simple way. Maybe in my next life!
Eyal portrait by Christian Oth. Lauren portrait by Marjorie Prvl Photography
Our industry friends share their tips, stories, and some invaluable advice for planning your big day
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Lauren Fremont Lauren Fremont was born in Paris and grew up in Switzerland and New York. As the eldest of three children, her love of organizing and “bossing” her sisters around, combined with a tendency to daydream and create pretty things, made her a natural planner. As an intern at The Estée Lauder corporation, she found herself inspired by the female executives she met and drew on those experiences when she formed her company, Loli Events. Her A-list clients adore the sense of grounded luxury she brings to her work. We asked Lauren to divulge some of her wisdom and she generously indulged us. What are the main goals you keep in mind when working with your clients?
Building trust with them. Really understanding their personalities and aesthetics. Genuine hospitality for them and all of their guests. Most unusual moment you’ve planned for a wedding?
Once we recreated the surprise gospel singing post-ceremony from the movie Love Actually. Guests were shocked and it was awesome! How to find the best vendors?
Get great referrals from friends and/or your planner. Try to meet them all or at least speak to them on the phone before booking. Make sure their personality and work style truly meshes with yours. Tips for what to avoid when planning a wedding?
Don’t spend your money on non-impactful elements like a champagne toast—let guests toast with their favorite drink. Another would be huge floral elements or installations that are not used throughout the whole wedding or at least repurposed. What do you consider a successful event?
Meeting all of the couple’s needs and melting their stress away. Throwing the best dinner party of their life that also happens to be their wedding. An event that is super fun, thoughtful, beautiful, and full of the couple’s personality— with no pretension. What feels fresh and exciting in the wedding and event world for the near future?
Less waste. Not theme-y, but creating experiences. Bringing the outside in if you are having an indoor wedding. Excellent service that really takes care of your guests.
Meet Lauren and view her work at lolievents.com
If you weren’t a planner you’d be…
A children’s book author because it’s creative and education is everything. @MRSPWEDDINGS 97
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New York–based stylist and fashion editor Genevieve Espantman consults for a multitude of private and corporate clients. With dynamic personality and style, Genevieve creates a seamless experience on your special day
Q What’s your advice for adding just the right amount of glam to a wedding day look?
A Pick one trend and stick to it. Whether it is gold, sparkle, pearls, or bling—don’t mix and match!
Q Your favorite quick and easy ideas for upgrading your look on the wedding day?
A A quick makeup touch-up before the reception can instantly switch up your look. Try to add a bold lip or smoky eye. You can also try adding a statement accessory like a bolero or embellished headpiece.
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Q Any advice for how to dress groomsmen? Is it best to match the groom or compliment his wardrobe?
A I always like when groomsmen compliment the groom. The groom should stand out, it can be something subtle like wearing a tie when the groomsman wear bow ties or be a bit bolder like wearing a different color suit.
Q What's the best way to determine the right hair style and makeup when putting together a look for the bride and bridesmaids?
A Match your makeup and hair to your dress, meaning if you have a romantic or whimsical dress, style your hair accordingly with soft curls or a braid. If your dress is a sleek show stopper, try out a creative up do or a sleek ponytail and a bold lip.
Q If you could dream up your favorite look for a bride to be what would that be?
A I like when the dress is the ultimate show stopper. The dress would be different depending on the bride but I would love to play with a vintage couture like a Dior or Givenchy form the 1950s.
What are your top 5 tips for anyone looking for the perfect dress, suit, or accessory for their wedding day?
Research
Have an idea of what you want before you go in. Peruse bridal magazines or blogs to find inspiration and price point.
Be Open
Keep an open mind to suggestions from your bridal salon, family, and friends. Often times an unsuspecting silhouette can be the one.
Fit
Make sure you love and trust your seamstress, there is nothing worse than an ill-fitting dress.
Comfort
This is key to a flawless look. If you are not comfortable it will show.
Stay True to Yourself
At the end of the day it’s about you! Feeling your best is the secret to looking your best.
Q What are your thoughts on a dress change for the bride? Change to a party dress for dancing and late night?
A I love a dress change! It is an easy way for a dramatic entrance into the reception and allows the bride to wear something a bit more comfortable and better to dance in.
Q Any advice for the mother of the bride looking for an elegant and fabulous dress?
A The mother of the bride should be looking and feeling her best. Her look should be well-fitted, age appropriate, and timeless.
Q Any trends for winter/spring 2017 to be aware of?
A 2017 is all about the romantic look. We are seeing a lot of laces and 3D floral. Also, plunging necklines and off the shoulder gowns have been seen all over the bridal runways.
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Get inspired Simple and unique details to bring a little extra magic to your celebration Photography by Thuss+Farrell
Sometimes a few huge blooms make the perfect bouquet when paired with great textural elements. Here we mixed giant cafĂŠ au lait dahlias with fresh lavender, hosta leaves, and astranthia blooms.
The world of event rentals can be overwhelming! Define your color palette and your general aesthetic before heading into the rental showroom to choose chairs, china, stemware, and more!
Painterly bouquets Flowers+styling by Matthew Robbins Photography by Paul Lowe
Pink, Peach, & Apricot
Red, Yellow, & Pink
Sometimes lush and romantic is just the right thing for a wedding bouquet. This combination would be perfect for a bride or bridesmaid. The palette is soft, dreamy, and delicious with a combination of pale pink, apricot, and peach tones. This feels like the perfect early summer palette. The garden roses and ranunculus mix beautifully to create a lush, tailored, but unfussy bouquet. The vibrant bouquet, at left, was inspired by the bold red paint I started with on the canvas. Red can be intimidating but when you add a touch of yellow the palette becomes varied and playful. A touch of water and white to the palette even brings out pink tones to mimic the blooms in this bouquet. This arrangement features a variety of painterly ranunculus, vibrant sweet peas and a touch of fern green to anchor this fun palette.
Dinner Napkin: The envelope liner was so great we decided to have this pattern printed on fabric to create dinner napkins. The subtle nod to the invitation is a wonderful way to keep some design consistency in your wedding dÊcor. Menu: Day of items such as these menus are a great opportunity for even more detail. To bring the color to life from the invitation design Regas incorporated a vibrant hand stitched element on the personalized menus. In this case the menus feature each guest’s name so the menu also functions as a place card.
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Program: A ceremony program is often a great moment to have a little fun with the design. To continue the design story from the save the date and invitation Regas infused the program design with the bold botanical pattern and a beautiful stitched border to add a handmade, crafted detail. Escort Card Display: This amazing display keeps the focus on craft and material. We love this design Regas created with a base of a heavier card stock paper in pattern folded in an almost origami fashion. This base holds the simple escort cards, which are calligraphed and stand perfectly in this sculptural and unique display. Remember you don’t need a theme. You just need good style and great ideas to make your wedding unique.
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