Thursday, December 28, 2017

Romantic, Elegant Winter Wedding Inspiration

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Firstly, huge congratulations if you got engaged over Christmas; I’m so excited for you. I’m sure over the lazy holiday period you are enjoying looking for fabulous wedding inspiration. There’s nothing better than snuggling up on the sofa over Christmas and enjoying all the wonderful ideas, and today’s romantic, elegant winter wedding feature is nothing short of perfect wedding inspiration.

Winter is such a fabulous season, perfect for some magical romance, and the styling of this shoot shows how incredible a winter wedding can be. The muted, earthy colours of blush, burgundy, green and a pop of yellow create an elegant warmth. I am so in love with the floral displays; orchids, calla lilies, roses, chrysanthemums and an abundance of foliage feature heavily. The table arrangements look so romantic in the ornate gold vases, together with matching gold candlestick holders, and wait until you see the most incredible suspended floral display and matching bridal bouquet – they really are quite spectacular. The floral theme is also carried through to the beautiful wedding stationery.

Although the floral arrangements make a real statement, the styling is simple, elegant and understated. The styling really complements the bride’s style too. She wears a stunning lace top wedding dress that is every winter bride’s dream!

Bride holding skirt of her wedding dress out

If you are looking for ideas for your winter wedding then these will wow you, but the colours will also look beautiful for weddings in all seasons. Enjoy snuggling up and looking at the wonderful pictures of these romantic, elegant winter wedding styling ideas, photographed by Jack and Jane Photography.

Romance and Classic Elegance

“Inspired by French wine country, this wedding shoot was all about romance and classic elegance. With the magnificent Franschhoek valley, Groot Drakenstein Mountains and spectacular vineyards as our backdrop, we couldn’t ask for more beauty. Lynx Wine Farm’s horse stables served as the perfect location to showcase the shoot’s stylish charm, whilst Jack and Jane Photography captured all the earthy colours wonderfully.”

Clear wedding table plan with autumn leaves detail

Small, elegant wedding table

Winter wedding floral display

High candles and winter flower arrangement on wedding table Flower and napkin on plate at wedding place setting

Bride sitting at small wedding table

Dreamy Flower Arrangements

“With winter in mind, I wanted to inspire brides with romantic, dreamy flower arrangements using earthy and deep, moody colours. I let the flowers do what they wanted, and the end result was a messy and loosely arranged, yet structured, composition. I used brown cymbidiums, red and soft pink roses, white roses for contrast and foraged greenery and autumn leaves.

“When it came to the installation, I wanted to create a big opulent appearance. I added anthuriums, tulips and amaranthus for a hint of colour alongside the roses.”

Bride holding bouquet with trailing foliage

Bride looking down at winter wedding bouquet

Bride with top bun and eyes closed Bride wearing open back wedding dress holding large trailing bouquet

Bride holding large trailing bouquet in front of her

Bride with half up half down wedding hairstyle

Winter wedding stationery

Bride holding winter wedding invitation

Understated Feeling

“For the hair and make-up we decided to go for an understated, contemporary feeling. I felt a modern, unfussy top bun would inspire less traditional brides looking for something different.

“While the make-up remained clean and simple, with the features gently enhanced and highlighted, the striking deep plum lip became the focal point.”

Bride with bouquet on shoulder

Bride with clean and simple make-up

Large bridal bouquet with flowers and foliage

Bride with hands on chest Detail on sleeve of bride's wedding dress

Bride holding winter wedding bouquet by her side

Bride standing under hanging foliage display

Bride standing under arch Hanging foliage

Bride walking away

Photography: Jack and Jane Photography

Floral Design and Styling: Foraged

Shoot Location: Lynx Wines, Franschhoek, South Africa

Wedding Dress: Fiona Mauchan Bridal Couture

Hair and Make-Up: Kirsten Murphy Make-Up

Stationery: Naomi Mulder Design

Model: Maxine Elphic

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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Picture of the Day – Tatum Reid Photography

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Bride and groom standing in front of large greenhouse - Picture by Tatum Reid Photography

Image © Tatum Reid Photography

Website: www.tatumreid.com

Blog: www.tatumreid.com/blog

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Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection

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Oh I do love a tea-length 1950s style wedding dress, and I’m blown away by the fabulous dresses in the Rita Mae 2018 bridal collection. The latest collection is full of flirty numbers, plus lace, polka dots, petticoats and even a blue wedding dress!

A beautiful collection of short wedding dresses from renowned design house Alan Hannah, the Rita Mae 2018 collection is pretty, feminine and quirky. Designer Marguerite has used a variety of fabrics and colours, and each dress is available in three lengths – short, tea-length and long.

Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection - Paris Dress

The 2018 collection breaks away from tradition. I adore the cheeky polka dot skirts with full petticoats teamed with classic 50’s strapless bodices. It’s also lovely to see another bridal collection with a burst of colour. The blues and pinks give a striking vibrancy and instant hanger appeal to the dresses. Floral embellishments create a spring filled vivacity and freshness to the new hi low styles, and there is a sassy confidence in the fitted dresses, which have beautiful figure hugging lace to the low hip and then bustling out into a full tulle skirts.

“I especially love Marseilles. Marseilles is a clean and classic shape with a bell shaped skirt that works especially well as a hi lo dress. This adds an element of fun and irreverence, which is what I try to achieve in Rita Mae.” – Marguerite Hannah, Designer

There really are some fabulous dresses in the Rita Mae 2018 collection. Just look at these three for starters…

Arizona

Arizona Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection

This is a truly unique wedding dress. If you’re going for a 1950’s feel to your wedding, what better homage to the era than this spectacular red polka dot tulle dress? If you don’t fancy the bold red polka dots, Arizona is also available with white dots.

Genoa

Genoa Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection

Here is your ‘something blue’. Genoa is the perfect choice if you are looking for an alternative wedding dress. I love the way the full skirt twists – imagine dancing in this beauty.

Nice

Nice Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection

This is my favourite wedding dress from the Rita Mae 2018 bridal collection. Nice has such a beautiful shape with the bateau neckline and beautiful full skirt. The cute 3D flowers make this such a pretty, feminine dress, perfect for a spring or summer wedding.

So what do you think ladies, gorgeous dresses or what?

You can see the rest of the stunning dresses in the Rita Mae 2018 bridal collection in the gallery below. Find out more at www.ritamae.co.uk.

Rita Mae 2018 Gallery

Amalfi Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Arizona Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Capri Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Genoa Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Marseilles Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Memphis Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Milan Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Monaco Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Montreal Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Nice Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Oslo Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Paris Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection Turin Wedding Dress from the Rita Mae 2018 Bridal Collection

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Picture of the Day – Jason Tey Photography

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Reflection of church in wedding car as bride and groom walk past - Picture by Jason Tey Photography

Image © Jason Tey Photography

Website: www.jasontey.com

Blog: www.jasontey.com/blog

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Friday, December 22, 2017

Winter Wedding Styling on a Christmas Tree Farm

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There’s only three more sleeps to go – are you excited yet? Feeling festive? If you weren’t feeling festive before, I’m sure you will after seeing these pictures by the fabulous Alicia King Photography. Taking place on a Christmas tree farm, this winter wedding shoot oozes festive charm. It’s full to the brim of the most delightful styling ideas for a Christmas wedding.

The colours used are traditional, seasonal colours for this time of year, with red, green and white running the show. With the backdrop of the snowy Christmas trees they look sublime.

If you are looking for ideas for your Christmas wedding seating plan, check out the dress maker’s mannequin dressed with a fur shrug and the most fabulous skirt made of Christmas tree sprigs, delicately adorned with guest names. This is one very cool way to showcase your seating plan.

The winter wedding styling details make the rustic wedding table come alive. From the beautiful eucalyptus, Christmas tree and rose table runner than spans the length of the table, to the array of gold candlestick holders, Christmas beer bottles with flowers, pine cone place setting decor, and cute little deer. The table looks so inviting. To top it all off there are cosy winter blankets over the chairs.

Winter wedding table styling on Christmas Tree Farm

As well as the amazing tablescape, the creative team styled a Christmas wonderland in other parts of the Christmas tree farm which adds to the magic of these styling ideas.

I hope these magical winter wedding ideas make you feel fabulously festive!

Battenfeld’s Christmas Tree Farm

“One of the greatest things about living in the North East is the changing seasons – it allows us creative types to have fun with Mother Nature’s revolving backdrop. Cutting your own Christmas tree is a big Hudson Valley attraction, and we are fortunate to have one of the country’s oldest tree farms in our backyard. Battenfeld’s Christmas Tree Farm, a family run business, has been providing fresh cut trees since 1956. What better place to host a winter shoot than on a Christmas tree farm that has for decades been celebrating the most wonderful time of the year?

“The colour palette had to be rich yet natural. We wanted it to feel like the holidays but not scream Merry Christmas. Ruby red, evergreen and winter white with natural wood tones felt like a classic holiday card straight from Currier and Ives.

“The night before the shoot it snowed eight inches in Red Hook, NY, so we all woke to a winter wonderland. When we arrived on site, the evergreens greeted us like stoic soldiers with a perfect carpet of white under their wooden feet.”

Battenfeld's Christmas Tree Farm

Rose and foliage crown on stool

Winter wedding buttonholes

Winter boots, blanket and bouquet on ladder

Winter bridal bouquet on chair Close up of winter wedding bouquet with rose and foliage

Winter Wedding Table Styling

“Upon arrival to the reception, greetings from a winter mannequin with stole and pearls, adorned with tea stained escort cards in gold calligraphy. Farm tables were set with bone china and fashioned down a balsam tree aisle. We then filled in with the finest wares – vintage silver flatware along with crystal glass in gem colours. We adorned mixed wooden chairs with plaid blankets and quilts to keep guests warm. Endless evergreen and eucalyptus roping ran down the centre of the table over a linen runner, and brass candlesticks with cream candles added an extra layer of metal.

Wedding sign and escort cards at entrance to winter wedding

Winter wedding sign Escort cards attached to Christmas tree branches

Wedding table in middle of Christmas tree farm

Long wedding table with winter styling

Pine cone on plate at wedding place setting

Winter wedding table styling

Red rose wedding table flowers

Red roses in bottle on wedding table Candles and roses on wedding table

Mr and Mrs blankets on back of wedding chairs

Deer and sprig of Christmas tree on plate at wedding place setting

Foliage wedding table runner Blanket on back of wedding chair

Mismatched wooden wedding chairs

“Tailgating and horse drawn rides are a must when cutting down your tree! A 1940 Studebaker truck made the perfect tailgate, and a perfect chalkboard wedding timeline added to the styling. Fur pillows, skis, sledges and blankets made it feel like you could hang out all afternoon.”

Toasty Bride

“Our bride’s gown had pockets to keep her hands warm, and a red and black buffalo flannel shirt and mink stole kept our bride toasty. her glorious red rose crown was the star of the show, and the bouquet was just as dreamy. Mixed winter greens, juniper berries and pheasant feathers gave a woodsy look.

“We gave our groom a relaxed look, ready to cut down a tree, with lined cargo pants, flannel shirt, jacket and warm scarf. His deer buttonhole pin couldn’t have been any more fitting.”

Bride and groom with horse and cart

Bride and groom sitting in back of horse and cart carriage

Bride riding in horse and cart

Bride with rose and foliage crown holding winter wedding bouquet

Brides winter wedding bouquet with foliage and roses

Bride with groom holding a dog

Dog wearing jumper

Bride's rose floral crown

Groom with relaxed clothing Deer pin in groom's winter buttonhole

Back of truck full of vintage winter wedding decor

Wedding welcome chalkboard sign Old oil lamp

Dog in back of truck with winter wedding decor

Cushions in back of truck

Groom kissing bride on the head

Bride holding saw with message written on it

Vintage Lounge

“We created a stunning vintage lounge in the barn where they tie and wrap cut trees for travelling home. A cream couch, green velvet chair and vintage trunk with lots of plaid with furs made for a warm and cosy setting.

Winter wedding lounge area

Gold antler table decoration Red tartan blanket

Barrel with candles and winter flowers

Gold deer ornaments

Bride hugging groom from behind

“The wedding cake was the most amazing edible winter piece. Realistic stump base, cosy cable knit sweater topped with a naked chocolate tier.

“A bonfire with s’mores station and hot cocoa is a must at any outdoor winter gathering, along with ribbon candy, candy canes and the most adorable winter shaped sugar cookies.”

Christmas tree farm sign

Winter wedding cake

Groom wearing Christmas socks Bride wearing Christmas socks

Wedding coca station

Table of sweets

Sweets and cocoa

Snuggle sign

Winter shaped biscuits

A Warm Glow

“Beautiful Edison bistro lighting gave a warm glow from above. We ended the night with our couple decorating a Christmas tree with white lights and vintage decorations.

“This shoot was nothing less than a creative’s dream. Working in 35 degree weather, doing what we love, is a testament to all the professionals. The magical snow Mother Nature provided us was a beautiful gift we will always remember too.”

Bride and groom walking with cut down Christmas tree

Winter wedding stationery with Christmas trees

Christmas tree under Edison lights

Bride and groom sitting on wedding chairs with Mr and Mrs blankets

Bride and groom toasting with glasses

Suitcase of Christmas tree decorations

Bride and groom decorating Christmas tree

Bride with rose and foliage crown smiling

Photography: Alicia King Photography

Design Concept, Coordination and Styling: Monica Relyea Events

Shoot Location: Battenfeld’s Christmas Tree Farm

Gown: Mimi by Wtoo from Chamonix Bride

Flannel Shirt: Old Navy

Bride’s Winter Boots: Sorel

Groom’s Deer Pin: Better Fellow

Vintage Wares and Furniture, Props and Styling: North Country Vintage Rentals

Tables and China: Rhinebeck Party Rentals

Lighting: Clifton Park Rental

Flowers: Lavender and Leaf

Hair and Make-Up: Allyson Marie Gregory

Cake: The Cakery

Calligraphy: Coppola Creative

Invitations: Amber Maxfield Design

Vintage Truck: 1940 Studabaker

Horse and Buggy: Gentle Giants

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