Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Colourful 1960’s Mod Inspired Ice Cream Hen Party

I have some super sweet hen party inspiration for you today with this colourful 1960’s Mod inspired ice cream hen party shoot. These cool hen party ideas were dreamt up by stylist Kristin Rapisardi of Lustre Theory. The styling combines the most amazing bold and pastel colours, fabulous florals, ribbons, balloons, and a cute pup!
The concept is inspired by the well-loved 60’s mod era, and combined with a love of ice cream and sweet things works so well. These ideas are perfect for a spring or summer hen party.

Everything about these hen party ideas are fun and playful. I really adore the cute ice cream hen party stationery in pastel watercolours. Even the envelope has a pretty liner, and there’s also an ice cream cut-out RSVP (love this so much!).

Of course, the ice cream is the main attraction of the shoot, with fabulous cones filled with delicious ice creams, but other showstoppers include retro candy treats and ice cream filled macarons (oh how I long for one of these).

Kristin has really excelled herself with these whimsical hen party ideas that really will wow brides to be.

Enjoy!

Table with ice cream and sweet treats for hen party

1960’s Mod Style

“This shoot combined amazing colours, macaron ice cream sandwiches and one of my favourite vintage style eras. Inspired by the 1960’s Mod style, the shoot took place in the downtown Norfolk Arts District, sometimes called the Neon District of Norfolk, Virginia.

“Rather than copy the well known Twiggy style we wanted to include hints so you could feel the influence when looking at the images.”

Colourful ice cream hen party stationery

Ice cream hen party invitation Ice cream hen party RSVP

Woman in 1960's style dress with French bulldog

Table of colourful sweets and ice cream for hen party

O-So Strawberry drinks Small tub of colourful sweets

Row of ice creams

Jar of sweets Flump sweets

Flowers

Bright, Bold Colour

“Colour played a big role in defining this classic look, with bright, bold colour in geometric patterns and vintage influence. The style focuses on colour blocking, hints of bright yellow, orange, pink and pastels.

Chair with colourful ribbons

Pale pink glasses Blue and white striped straws

White and peach flowers

Ring jelly sweets Ice cream sandwiches

Macarons and sweets

“The subculture brought about a more playful approach to the use of colour in the make-up. We chose different elements of 1960’s hair and make-up trends for the models, with voluminous hair, lots of eyeliner and large, bright accessories.”

Woman with 1960's style haircut and dress Woman holding French bulldog Woman with frizzy hairstyle

Women on 1960's mod style ice cream hen party

Vintage caravan with coloured balloons

Women with 1960's dress and hairstyles sitting in caravan on hen party

Women drinking strawberry drinks

French bulldog with flowers on collar

Photography: David Schwartz Photography

Decor Styling and Shoot Coordination: Lustre Theory

Styling Assistant: A Lively Affair

Shoot Location: The NEON District, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Hair: Flawless On Site

Make-Up: BlushTones

Flowers: Black Iris Floral Events Co

Macarons and Ice Cream: Hummingbird Macarons and Desserts

Vintage Rentals: Mad Hatter Vintage Rentals

Vintage Caravan: Skylar Wyatt

Models: Skylar Wyatt Scott, Tiffany Cobb, Sade Graham

Dog: Winston Klimesh

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Picture of the Day – Sara Monika Photographer

Bride and groom kissing on rowing boat on lake - Picture by Sara Monika Photographer

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Picture of the Day – Katie Sidell Photography

Excited bride and groom facing each other on dance floor with mouths wide open - Picture by Katie Sidell Photography

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Simple, Romantic Garden Wedding Inspiration

I’m so in love with today’s romantic garden wedding inspiration shoot… it’s making me long for summer when we can enjoy the outdoors and al fresco dining! These simple styling ideas for an elegant garden party are so dreamy; I just know you will love them as much as I do.

To start with the colours are divine. The combination of loads of different shades of green with pretty peach and white instantly evokes thoughts of the great outdoors. The floral design is stunning, from the extraordinary oversized bridal bouquet hand tied with a peach silk ribbon, to the beautiful blooms that are the focal point of the table design. To me, these flowers are the epitome of long lazy days in the sunshine, and are just perfect for a garden wedding.

The tablescape is elegant and romantic, styled with contemporary striped table runners laid across the table to create each individual place setting. Finished with a marble charger, elegant china and a sage green napkin laid with an individual flower, it’s simple elegance at its best!

The bridal style is once again elegant and chic in keeping with the concept. I’ve fallen in love with this wedding dress ‘Jaymes’ by Alexandra Grecco – it’s the perfect balance of sophisticated and sexy. It features a deep V-neckline that is perfectly mirrored in the back.

Beautifully captured by the talented Christine Gosch, the whole design is perfectly simple and unfussy, yet classic and romantic too. Here’s to pretty summer garden weddings!

Garden wedding table styled with flowers

Beautiful Elements

“Melanie of Mayhar deigns curated the perfect garden wedding inspiration shoot for The Living Room Workshop by Michelle Boyd.

“With differing hues of greens and a pop of fair peach, this shoot included so many beautiful elements. There was a perfect marriage of elegant and modern fashion, a marvellous cake, and a picturesque backdrop of the gardens of Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas. Styling details included fabulous jewellery, fresh fruit, and an understated invitation suite. The florals tied everything together to make for a simple yet romantic end to our time together.”

Simple, elegant wedding stationery

Wedding rings in bowl of limes Small headed white flowers

Strappy bridal shoes

Elegant buttonholes Envelope on plate

Pillars in garden of Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas

Peach and white bridal bouquet on chair Peach and white flowers of bridal bouquet

Trailing foliage of bridal bouquet

Wedding table in garden under tree

Wedding table with striped runners and floral centrepieces

Wedding table with striped runners and floral centrepieces

Chair at wedding place setting with flowers and candles Simple and elegant wedding place setting with flowers and striped runner

Napkin and flower on plate at wedding place setting

Plate and chargers at wedding place setting Candles and flowers on wedding table

White and green wedding cake

Bride walking in garden of Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas

Bride holding bouquet of peach and white flowers Bride's earring

Bride holding peach and white bridal bouquet

Groom wearing black suit with bow tie Groom's bow tie and buttonhole

Groom wearing black bow tie

Bride and groom kissing Bride and groom about to kiss

Bride and groom walking in garden of Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas

Bride and groom sitting in garden of Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas Bride and groom sitting on couch in garden

Bride and groom kissing in garden of Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas

Photography: Christine Gosch

Planning and Styling: Mayhar Design

Shoot Location: Barr Mansion, Austin, Texas, USA

Workshop Hostess: Michelle Boyd

Flowers: Sprout Floral and Event Design

Table: Loot Rentals

Chairs: Whim Hospitality

Wedding Cake: Feathers and Frosting

Wedding Dress: Alexandra Grecco

Hair and Make-Up: Makenzi Laine

Invitations: Guten Co.

Calligraphy: Jen Krause Calligraphy and Design

Styling Board: Heirloom Bindery

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Picture of the Day – Nik Bryant Photography

Two brides hugging in a field - Picture by Nik Bryant Photography

Image © Nik Bryant Photography

Website: www.nikbryantphotography.co.uk

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Dramatic Dark Hues Wedding Styling at Brympton House

I have something rather special for you today with these dramatic dark hues wedding styling ideas. As one of the most spectacular and unusual wedding venues in the English countryside, the magical Brympton House was the perfect setting for this edgy shoot.

This styling concept shows how to create magical, romantic wedding styling but with an industrial twist. The dramatic dark hues and grey are daringly bold and look fabulous together, and the overall look is breathtakingly beautiful. The team also very cleverly added pops of this year’s Pantone statement colour, ultra violet, in the styling.

For me, one of the stand-out aspects of these wedding styling ideas are the flowers – WOW! As a purveyor of weddings I see a lot (and I mean a lot!) of wedding flowers, so it’s always lovely to see something a little different and quirky. Emily of Stems of Somerset has really worked her magic with these blooms. There is a whole spectrum of purple hues going on, from rich deep purple, vibrant pops of purple and palest lilac, plus the contrast of orange berries and yellow leaves, all finished with beautiful green foliage.

Bride holding bouquet in ceremony room at Brumpton House

The tablescape is something very special and unique too. Place settings of art deco gold edged glassware, gold chargers, and gold cutlery sit atop dark grey linen along with grey candles in gold candlestick holders and incredible floral arrangements. The whole look is elegant and romantic with the dramatic vibe.

There are two bridal looks, and both work so well with the styling concept and the grandeur of the venue. For the first look the bride wears ‘Locklin’ by Watters, which exemplifies bridal elegance. I love the sheer straps with the delicate beaded detail that then cascades over the bodice with an embroidered motif. The soft flowing netting of the skirt makes this bridal look so elegant and almost fairytale-esque. For this look the bride wears her hair in a loose half up style with a pretty hair vine running through.

The second bridal look has a more contemporary feel, and here the bride wears ‘Druida’ by Pronovias. This is a spectacular mermaid design with sweetheart neckline and incredible gemstone appliqués that adorn the entire dress.

Everything about this wedding styling is dramatic and elegant. I hope that you fall for these images, captured by Emma Barrow Photography, as much as I have.

Grey and Dark Tones

“Brympton House has so many areas and options for photographs, so we were spoilt for choice! With so many different areas to choose from, we decided the main styling concept behind the shoot should go away from the obvious and expected!

“Our fantastic house florist, Emily Jewsbury, carefully selected a range of unique and unusual flowers which were key to creating the look we wanted. Grey and dark tones added a nod to the industrial style trending in the general interior design world right now.

“We wanted to blend colours that may seem uninspiring and bring them to life by contrasting them with deep shades of purple, orange and yellows, along with a variety of fabric textures including linen, silk and velvet.”

Dark and metallic style wedding stationery

Dark blue bridal shoes with gold detail

Bride holding bouquet in Brympton House

Bride holding bridal bouquet Hair vine in back of bride's hair

Bride on stairs at Brympton House

Bride

Bridal bouquet

Art Deco Elegance

“The beautiful engraved glassware introduced a hint of art deco and gave an elegant look to the table. The gold-plated cutlery and charger plates added a touch of glamour to the tablescape and blended well with the rest of the table dressing.

“The addition of hand dyed silk ribbon ties – in a popping purple colour to bring the guest setting to life – added a further touch of opulence to the tables.

Bride holding bridal bouquet next to wedding table

Wedding table with dark tablecloth and styling

Wedding table with dark tablecloth and chairs

Flowers and candles on wedding table with dark tablecloth

Candles and flowers down centre of wedding table

Wedding place setting with gold charger plate and cutlery

Flowers, candles and glassware on dark tablecloth

Bridal bouquet on chair

“Some of our favourite shots were the cake display. With its own special room for the cake, the cake display at Brympton had to be something special. The table display has an almost rustic nature. We draped a beautiful grey linen cloth over the wooden table making it perfectly untidy, and added a vintage touch with old books. Jennifer finalised the look with the most stunning wedding cake, topped with a small floral urn display.

Drinks and flowers on small table

Drinks with berries in

Wedding cake and flowers on dresser

Vase of flowers on book

Old books wrapped in purple bow

Candles and wedding cake on dresser

Bride standing next to wedding cake

“A floral floor runner defined the beautiful Altar in Castle House. This gorgeous building dates back to the 13th century, so the concept for styling and flowers was to keep it elegant yet natural, in keeping with the natural stone and wood. We added in collections of vintage brass candlesticks for a touch of romance.” – Style by Design, Brympton Styling

Wedding ceremony room in Castle House at Brympton House dressed with flowers

Foliage and candles by wedding ceremony chairs

Bride with long veil holding bouquet

Bride with veil

A Nod to Autumn

“The thinking behind the flowers was to keep them as seasonal as possible. Lot’s of the foliage was foraged and I combined it with grasses and lichen covered branches to add lot’s of texture.

“I kept the palette quite neutral (greens, browns, rusts, nudes) as a nod to autumn, but added pops of colour with brighter violet which was then highlighted in the trailing silk and velvet ribbons from the bouquet and the silk ribbon on the place settings.

“Texture was important to me in the flowers. I used lot’s of seed heads, berries, grasses, twigs etc, alongside the soft petals of the roses and the fragile anemones.” – Emily Jewsbury of Stems of Somerset

Back of bride with long veil

Bride on steps outside Brympton House

Bride with dress train trailing down steps outside Brympton House

Bridal hair accessory in updo hairstyle Bride with updo hairstyle

Bride under stone structure in grounds of Brympton House

Bride holding bouquet

Back of bride's wedding dress with train

Photography: Emma Barrow

Shoot Location: Brympton House, Brympton D’Evercy, Somerset

Styling: Daniella Kempf and Ellie Sloane of Style by Design, Brympton Styling

Florist: Emily Jewsbury of Stems of Somerset

Wedding Dresses: Druida by Pronovias and Locklin by Watters, from The Wedding Company

Accessories: Kelly Spence

Hair Stylist: Janine Marino

Make-Up Artist: Molly Barrett

Cake: Edible Essence

Stationery: Anon Design

Ribbon: Little Acorn Silks

Model: Heather-Louise Hughes

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Picture of the Day – Alexa Poppe Wedding Photography

Groom and best man taking selfies at wedding ceremony - Picture by Alexa Poppe Wedding Photography

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Picture of the Day – Carine Bea

Bride in short wedding dress holding bouquet abover her head on jetty - Picture by Carine Bea

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Website: www.carinebeaphotography.com

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