CONTRIBUTORS
OLIVIA GRAHAM, PHOTOGRAPHER COVER AND “RHAPSODY IN BLUE” (P. 302)
WHAT WAS YOUR VISION FOR THIS SHOOT?
Our concept was a chic, stunning, sunny day in a Parisian café, incorporating gorgeous blue tones. Ladurée was the perfect location, but we had to shoot at 6 a.m., while it was still dark out, so I had to flood everything with light to make it look bright. @theoriginalgangsta
JOVE MEYER, OWNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF JOVE MEYER EVENTS “STYLISH SWAGGER” (P. 230)
Weddings should be a reflection of the couple’s style, personality and relationship, and this shoot was no different. The inspiration was more masculine with darker colors and natural details like wood and marble. I wanted to make this shoot mature, but to have elements of fun @jovemeyer as well.
MORGAN GIBBONS, FASHION STYLIST “MODERN MUSE” (P. 294)
ANY ADVICE FOR BRIDES WHEN CHOOSING A DRESS? I’m a true believer that if you’re wearing the clothes and not letting them wear you, you can pull off anything. You have to feel it, rock it, own it, and everyone else will @morgangibbonsstylist love it too.
JEN MURPHY, FREELANCE WRITER “UNEXPECTED ESCAPES” (P. 432)
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT AGAIN?
I would love to return to Costa de Prata, Portugal. I think Portugal combines the best of nature, food, wine and culture. And Areias do Seixo is one of the most whimsical, romantic hotels I’ve ever visited. I dream of going back there to sit by the bonfire and sip wine and bike along @jenrunsworld the wild coast.
STEPHANIE CAIN, REAL WEDDINGS EDITOR, THE KNOT
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE STORY FROM THIS ISSUE? I literally want to dive into the destination weddings we featured. Talk about wanderlust! These couples found unique ways to honor their love stories, cultural backgrounds and personalities while also sharing beloved locales with the most important people in their lives. @stephncain
CAIN: PRESTON SCHLEBUSCH; GIBBONS: ELAINA MORTALI; GRAHAM: ATISHA PAULSON; MEYER: AMBER GRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
DID YOU APPROACH THIS SAME-SEX STYLE STORY IN A DIFFERENT WAY?
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