Almost a year ago, in July, we shared this modern garden styled shoot from Bows + Arrows and Apryl Ann Photography. You may remember us saying that when these two get together lots of pretty things happen. Well, here’s proof yet again that they make the perfect collaborative team on a simple but fashion forward inspiration for any bride using just a few things… a pretty venue, darling wedding dresses, striking florals and a few sweets.
Is there any way an outdoor Southern wedding, photographed by Brandon Chesbro wouldn’t come out crazy romantic and beautiful? Probs not. According to Emily, their wedding was close to perfect (had it not rained the morning of), but really, just look at the setting. The willow tree they got married under is gorgeous enough, and the soft and muted colors Jessica Sloane worked with created a simple elegance that we’re absolutely loving.
We had a string quartet play during the ceremony. It was a special moment walking down the aisle with my dad to one of my favorite instrumental songs that he wrote.
Y’all are familiar with Jen Huang, yes? We swoon over her work all the time. We’ve become huge fans of her professional wedding photography workshops and are ecstatic to help her announce her new book, a “Guide to Fine Art Weddings”. The book is part of her “workshop-in-a-box,” a unique new concept that brings the workshop experience home.
The book can be purchased at JenHuangWorkshops.com, and we’ve got a 10% off coupon code when you use CAKELET at checkout! But of course we’re going to give one of you a chance to win one! First take a sneak peek inside the book at one of her spring wedding inspiration shoots from one of her recent workshops…
The guide offers advice and anecdotes from Jen’s career on how to succeed in the fine art wedding industry; including passages on equipment, branding, pricing etc. In addition to the written portion, the book pairs image galleries with technical specs about each photograph so that information can be accessed in a visual way.
To assist in branding, printing and shooting – each kit includes a DVD audio interview with Jen and RichardPhotoLab.com, medium format film, sample papers for fine art prints, InDesign album templates, a DearJendo.com correspondence kit with a rubber stamp, and hand made cards for clients – all wrapped in muslin bags and presented in a gorgeous wooden keepsake box. It’s like a D-I-Y workshop chock full of goodies! Take a peek at what it looks like…
Photography: JenHuangPhoto.com / Floral Styling, Rentals: PoppiesandPosies.com / Hair: StylesOnB.com / Makeup: KerryMakeup.com
Enter to win a copy of Jen Huang’s new book by filling the form below. One winner will be chosen at random this Friday, May 24th. Good luck!
Head over to Snippet & Ink to see another pretty sneak peek inside the book, and also to Grey Likes Weddings to check out her Workshop-In-A-Box Giveaway!
The folks behind this minty goodness of a shoot are taking us back to a time when Renaissance masters used pears and flowers as their muse. Their inspiration is just as pretty with a romantic theme embroidered with fine lace, dainty tree blossoms, watercolors, and antique metals. The Southern team behind it all includes the coordination of Social Graces, the styling of Everbloom Designs, the flowers of Haute Horticulture and the photography of Annabella Charles. The cake (oh, the cake…), confections, invitations, and accessories are extra gorge! Click here to see the full gallery of images!
Hello, pretty little sparkly Valentino’s…
Happy Friday guys! This spring weather has us in such high spirits that we thought we’d give a little shout out to all the fantastic new folks that have joined our Vendors & Venues Guide. Their portfolios are not to be missed, so make sure to click over, take a peak at their work, and give them a holla. We promise they will make your wedding extra memorable, tasty, and pretty!
Wild Orchid Baking Company / Tree of Life Films / Zephyr Tents / Suite Paperie / Taylor Lord Photography
Munster Rose / Hushed Commotion / Make Merry! / Jessica D’Onofrio Photography / Primary Petals / Gayle Brooker Photography
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