30 Oct

Glitter Guide wedding

There’s a column on Glitter Guide called Glitter Girl that shines a sparkly disco ball light on ladies that know a thing or two on finding the best glittery inspiration. Well, Taylor Sterling is the mother of all Glitter Girls. As the Founder + Creative Director of GG, we knew she would wow us with all the glitter & glam in her wedding. You guys, we’re in love with every sparkly detail. From her phenomenal reception dress, the bridesmaids’ studded and glittery sandals, to the gold frames with printed love notes and gold polka dot photo booth backdrop. She might also be one of the most photogenic brides we’ve ever seen. Behold Taylor + Joey’s classically glamorous backyard wedding, with impeccable design and florals by Jacin of lovely little details and photographed by the very awesome Edyta Szyszlo!

pink and gold wedding invites

Glitter Guide wedding

pink boutonierre

Glitter Guide wedding

Glitter Guide wedding

Glitter Guide wedding

Glitter Guide wedding

pink bridesmaid dresses

love ring bridesmaid gifts

bridesmaid shoes - Zara

Glitter Guide wedding

pink bouquet

pink and white boutonierres

white bridesmaid bouquet

pink and gold ribbon altar

Glitter Guide wedding

pink and gold wedding details

Glitter Guide wedding

ribbon aisle decor

glamorous wedding details

Glitter Guide wedding

For our walk down the aisle we played the classic wedding song, “Canon in D Major” by Pachelbel Orchestra. The song has a lot of meaning to my family. After the ceremony we played, “You’re The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne –Joey and I love this song and consider it “our song.” He truly is the “best thing” that ever happened to me. Then we had our first dance to “Then” by Braid Paisley, another song that we hold dear to our hearts.

Glitter Guide wedding

Glitter Guide wedding

escort card frame

framed quote

elegant wedding cake

framed quote

pink and gold wedding details

pink and gold wedding reception

pink and gold wedding reception

gold wedding animal favors

pink and gold centerpiece

gold animal wedding favor

elegant wedding tablescape

gold glitter-dipped spoon

elegant table centerpiece

gold chevron clutch

Glitter Guide wedding

cupcake tower

sparkly wedding reception dress

pink ombre wedding cake

pink bridesmaids dresses

glitter clutch

pink and gold polka dot photo booth

pink and gold polka dot photo booth

pink and gold polka dot photo booth

glamorous exit!

This isn’t really new advice, but something that’s very important. Make sure to let go of all your plans, expectations, and worries on your big day. The day goes by so fast, it’s like a blink of an eye. I knew this was going to be the case, but still had no idea it would that it would really be that fast. I wish I could have had even more time to see everyone, dance, and just soak it all up. It goes by in a wonderful whirlwind and you want to make sure you are present for everything! 

wedding getaway car

We’re completely smitten with these two! *Tossing sparkly virtual confetti at Taylor + Joey*.

Photography: Edyta Szyszlo / Design, Planning, Flowers: Jacin of lovely little details / Videography: Ashley Batz / Bride’s Dress: WTOO by Waters “Jemma” gown (straps removed and sash altered) via Bridal Galleria / Sash: Custom by Haute Bride / Veil: Bridal Galleria / Bride’s Earrings: c/o BHLDN / Bride’s Shoes: Valentino / Bride’s Clutch: vintage / Reception Dress: Parker Knot Front Beaded Dress / Reception Clutch: Oatmeal Lace Design / Reception Shoes: Zara / Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bari Jay 227 in “Petal Pink” / Groom’s Suit: Ermenegildo Zegno from Saks Fifth Avenue / Groom’s tie: Geoffrey Beene from Macy’s / Groomsman’s suits: rented from Eli Thomas / Groomsman’s ties: Macy’s / Flower Girl dresses: JC Penny and Girlsdressline.com / Flowergirl shoes: J. Crew / Venue: Ainsley House garden in Campbell, CA / Paper: Southern Fried Paper / Bride’s makeup: Priscilla Francine / Bride’s hair: Natalia of Atlier Aveda Salon / Caterer: Chez Leslie / Cake: Made by my sister Jodi of TreaturSweet / Gelato Cart: Dolce Spazio / Photo booth + custom background: Tomfoolery SF / Linens: La Tavola / Rentals &  Lighting: Williams Rentals / Balloons: My Big Balloon / DJ: Ken Brown / Officiant: Weddings by Whitney

We were so inspired by Taylor’s wedding and all the pretty details that we decided to do the hard work for you and shop for items simliar to the ones in her wedding. Go ahead, shop her look!

 
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29 Oct

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel wedding

Ok, just like us you’re dying to see photos from their Italian wedding, yes? We’ve had our eye on these cuties for a while now and were ecstatic to hear they recently tied the knot. They’re going to be one of the few that last, don’t you think? Until their official photos get released to the masses we wanted to give a little congratulatory shout out to the couple and give Jessica props for looking absolutely stunning in that pink Giambattista Valli gown. Justin, you can rock a dapper Tom Ford suit too. And did you guys hear that JT serenaded her while she walked down the aisle too? Le sigh. To be a guest at that wedding…

 
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29 Oct

Romantic garden rose bouquet

It is such a treat to share today’s wedding with you. We practically feel like family now after having shared Naomi + Rachel’s engagement session, Naomi’s stunning bridal sesh and now their wedding, beautifully photographed by Jen Huang. A few hurdles, 15 months of planning, and one large u-haul later (to haul everything but the tables into the Houston Zoo), an elegant  blush, ivory, and gray celebration took place. Guests dined parallel to a reflection pool with dramatic waterfalls and oak trees, vows included excerpts from The Velveteen Rabbit & Everything is Illuminated – their day was truly memorable and every bit gorgeous.

Ines di Santo, Cherise wedding dress

Ines di Santo, Cherise wedding dress

Mark Broumand wedding ring

Romantic Houston zoo wedding

If you’re dying for a closer look at Naomi’s Ines di Santo gown, check out her bridal session featured here.

Juliet garden rose bouquet

Naomi’s bouquet recipe: Juliet Garden Roses, Auswater Garden Roses, White O’hara Garden roses, Peonies, Ranunculus, Scabioca, Dusty miller, and spray roses.

dusty miller, spray rose and succulent boutonniere

Grey Alfani Groomsmen suite

Grey Eden maids bridesmaid dresses

Romantic Houston zoo wedding

DIY cocktail bar

romantic garden rose centerpiece

romantic garden rose centerpiece

mixed ribbon wedding chair signs

DIY vintage frame table numbers

They created these sweet and feminine table numbers by gluing blush painted wooden table numbers inside frames with coordinating textiles as backing.

DIY vintage frame table numbers

For each of their 80 guests, Naomi spent months handcrafting clay plates with a lace pattern and displayed them at each place setting atop mini gray easel stands.

Romantic Houston zoo wedding

Romantic Houston zoo wedding

Romantic Houston zoo wedding

Being that Rachel is a geologist, they decided to have a little fun with their guest book. Guests were asked to sign gray rocks (also tying into their palette) and drop in a vase. For the longer messages that wouldn’t fit on rocks they also set up a photo book.

Vanilla Fondant wedding cake

We’re happy to be sharing their wedding with Brides.com, so pop over to their site for more photos!

And of course, many congratulations to Naomi + Rachel!

Photography: Jen Huang / Venue: Houston Zoo / Flowers: Designed by bride, assembled by The Nouveau Romantics / Rentals: Aztec Houston / Catering: The Bird & The Bear, Ouisie’s American Bistro / Cake: Cakes by Gina / DJ: Nick Arcia / Wedding dress: Ines di Santo / Veil: Sarah Gabriel Veils / Suit: Alfani / Tie: custom

 
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26 Oct

Reem Acra Fall 2013

Cakelets, we hope you’re ready for this. We’re about to drop a whole lot of pretty in front of you – our most swoon-worthy picks from this year’s Bridal Fashion Week. Sexy necklines, demure silhouettes, beading and lace like you’ve never seen – wedding dresses that we’d die to see any of you in!

Reem Acra Fall 2013

{above photos by Sofia Negron via Merci New York}

ines di santo dresses

{above photos by First View via Martha Stewart Weddings}

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013

Marchesa Fall 2013

Jenny Packham Fall 2013

Jenny Packham Fall 2013

Jenny Packham Fall 2013

Kirstie Kelly Fall 2013

{above photos by Elizabeth Messina}

Vera Wang Fall 2013

Vera Wang Fall 2013

{above photos by First View via Martha Stewart Weddings}

Badgley Mischka bridal Fall 2013

{Badgley Mischka photos by Casey Fatchett via Merci New York}

Amsale Bridal Fall 2013

Claire Pettibone Fall 2013

{Claire Pettibone photos by Sofia Negron via Merci New York}

Gahh, can you take it? We don’t know what to do with ourselves. Ask our misters if they don’t mind doing the wedding thing all over again? Ha, that won’t fly. But all of you can totally walk down the aisle in one of these.. if you can wait for 2014. We couldn’t show you all these pretty dresses sans shoes, so we shopped around for some favorites that vary in price point, so do check them out by clicking on each image for more deets. Happy Friday!

 
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26 Oct

vintage quilted dress

Ohh these two are a fun bunch. They had a caravan of pedicabs take their entire bridal party from the ceremony to the reception, had guests sit on blankets and picnic during their ceremony, gifted custom designed beer pints and vintage plates to guests, and finished the day off with a Seattle staple – Top Pot donuts. On top of that, Andrea sewed napkins, Tyson built the branch chandelier at their reception, and they sourced their food and flowers locally in an effort to keep their party as green as possible. We can only imagine how much fun One Love Photo had following these two lovebirds around.

Seattle country wedding

gold and turquoise chandelier earrings

In the midst of all the last minute details, I actually elected to not carry a bridal bouquet. To me, it was a detail that didn’t seem critical. The afternoon before the wedding my matron of honor caught wind of this and simply wouldn’t have it. She zipped down to Pike Place Market, picked up 4-5 random seasonal flower bouquets and arranged an incredible bouquet for me as well as corresponding mini bouquets for the bridesmaids. It was magic. Dahlias and Chrysanthemums in various colors as well as a few branches for texture.

forest-themed wedding invitations

vintage quilted dress with white sash

Seattle prairie wedding

picnic style wedding ceremony

outdoor garden wedding ceremony

The tunes: Andrea walked down the aisle to ‘Harvest Moon’ by Neil Young, they both exited the ceremony to ‘Golden’ by My Morning Jacket, and their first dance was to ‘Into The Mystic’ by Van Morrison.

bike rickshaw wedding transport

bike rickshaw wedding transport

415 Westlake Seattle venue

Finding a dress was difficult for me because I wanted something really unique but I didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars. In the end, the quilted dress I found at Belltown Bride was the perfect hybrid of classic with a twist of odd. My experience was similar to when I go shopping for vintage clothing where so often a dress looks terrible on the hanger but if you just give it a chance, and try it on, it comes to life. The quilted dress was nothing short of bizarre on the hanger. When I put it on I smiled in delight.

clean white tables with rose bud vases

vintage floral dishes and donuts stacks

donut cake stand display

Fun little fact from One Love Photo – they loved the above image of their doughnut bar so much that they painted a 30×30 canvas inspired from it and now have it hanging in their dining room! 

warehouse wedding portraits

playful wedding portraits

blue wedding shoes

vintage train portraits

branch ceiling lighting

custom monogrammed beer glasses

Their custom designed beer glasses also acted as favors.

wood block and simple flower vase centerpieces

display of donut stacks

donut bar

If we were in Seattle we’d nix the wedding cake and go for a Top Pot Doughnut bar too!

branch ceiling lighting

branch ceiling lighting

Congrats Andrea + Tyson!

Photography: One Love Photo / Wedding coordination: Invisible Hostess / Food truck + catering: Maximus Minimus / Donut dessert: Top Pot Donuts / Beer: Sonoma Springs Brewery / Pedicabs: Seattle Pedicabs / Flowers: Pike Place Market / Bride’s dress: Belltown Bride / Groom’s suit: JCrew

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