Couture Wedding Shoot in Printers Alley

Brooke and Russell’s lovely Nashville wedding is an elegant affair filled with classic touches that we adore! Brooke is flawless in a Monique Lhuillier gown from The Bride Room–we are swooning over the top lace piece that’s romantic and delicate, a perfect complement to Brooke’s filmy Toni Federici veil. Bridesmaids chose varying designs of a light taupe dress by Amsale, which are soft and pretty mixed in with garden details like the lush bouquets, hydrangea and magnolia wreaths, and floral hair wreaths from Branches. After a traditional ceremony at St. George’s Episcopal Church, the party continued at the vintage-style Union Station Hotel, where a lush floral garland ran the length of Brooke and Russell’s table. “The flowers were stunning! My favorite thing at the reception was the flower runner on the head table,” says Brooke. Sequin linens from La Tavola Fine Linen Rental and classic pieces like engraved silver vases and cafe string lights dotted the reception room, where the couple’s Dessert Designs cake was topped with more fresh flowers. One of our favorite details is the monogrammed logo by Allison R. Banks Designs on the couple’s stationery from Rock Paper Scissors. We adore every single detail captured by the fabulous Kristyn Hogan!

Goodness gracious did my heart skip a beat when I opened the photos for this Tennessee shoot! Opulent Couturier Wedding Style & Events brings us an incredible Southern-glam inspired shoot featuring stunning gowns from Olia Zavozina, beautiful accessories, and fabulous vintage cars! And seriously, how incredible is Carnton Plantation? Major swoon on this whole beautiful shoot and the stunning photos by Leslee Mitchell Photography. I’m so hoping to see more glam in 2012!!

The early snowfall in the Northeast already has me longing for the days of summer and more than anything I want to just Mary Poppins my way into this gorgeous wedding shoot designed by Nashville’s Amber Housley. I adore every.single.detail. The delicate blooms from Brocade Designs and sweet red white and blue color palette are equal parts vintage, rustic and preppy… and uber-Americana to boot! We leave you this week with bowties, pinwheels, and berry-filled drinks thanks to the gorgeous photography of Kristyn Hogan!

Kate and Justin’s Nashville wedding is full of classic details. The beautiful ballroom at Nashville’s War Memorial was transformed with gorgeous floral including cream rose pomanders, manzanita branch centerpieces and white hydrangeas and orchids. The hanging crystals in the centerpieces mirrored a dramatic crystal chandelier hanging over the ballroom floor. We just love all the pretty details and the lovely images from Mary Rosenbaum Photography!

Kristen from Kristen Steele Photography and Tiffani from Creative Design Events sent over this gorgeous bridal session they put together using gowns from Priscilla of Boston, one of my favorite design houses.

Nashville’s Southall Eden is not your typical wedding venue! This inspiration shoot, photographed by Jennifer and Ann from Photographix, shows off the gorgeous property, in the rustic yet romantic theme of twigs and lace. All of the elements come together to create a classic down-home Southern wedding feel. The altar was created by hanging a sheer ivory panel from a horizontal tree limb and framing it with lace panels on either side.

This romantic and intimate editorial shoot is set in a field of wildflowers at the Green Door Gourmet farm in Nashville.  Styled by RSVP Events, the design features hues of pinks, peaches, and yellows, with gold and lilac accents for the perfect romantic summer wedding.  The ceremony setting is a gorgeous floral arbor in the wildflower field, with a table, bar, cake, and a champagne/cocktail cart nearby. 

Dramatic jewel tones meet rustic barn setting in this inspiration shoot from One Summer Day, set at Silverbrook Farm in Virginia’s Horse Country. It’s simply gorgeous! The fall feel of the shoot is thanks to moody portraits, set amidst vintage decor from Stylish Patina Vintage Rentals. Coordinated by Ashlee Virginia Events, details like brass candlesticks and gold china sit among deep red and purple florals by Petals & Hedges. We cannot take our eyes off the black and gold stationery and that amazing and unusual cake from Cakebee! And how gorgeous is the gown from Soliloquy Bridal Couture? See all of the lovely images right here!

There is so much gorgeous inspiration in this collaboration shoot between Kristyn Hogan and the talented team at Historic Cedarwood, and we love it all! Amber Housley created the lovely floral stationery and helped direct the styling of this bridal party tea in the garden. Eclectic linens from Urban Outfitters ground the tables for a collection vintage dishware and vases on top, filled with bold blooms and some of the prettiest teacups we’ve ever seen! The bridal party sipped pink Champagne from Le Grande Courtage while playing dress-up in amazing gowns from The Bride Room and accessories by Beatrice Couture Designs styled by Opulent Couturier. And aren’t you just in love with the playful side pony styled by Jessica Jones? Run, don’t walk, to the gallery to soak up all of the inspiration!

Elegant, and striking, we are completely and utterly in love with a healthy dose of bold black! From chiffon to lace and sequins to feathers—black is always a sophisticated choice for accessories, bridesmaids dresses, your rehearsal dinner or getaway gown, and of course, that classic tux!

Absolutely fabulous is the name of the game in today’s inspiration shoot from E.M. Anderson Photography! We promise you’ll find tons of great ideas from this winter-inspired scheme set at The Athletic Club of Columbus in Ohio. Gorgeous jewel-tone arrangements from Flowers on Orchard Lane pop against the to-die-for gorgeous Anna Maier | Ulla-Maija Couture gown. Emilie Duncan Event Planning pulled together this breathtaking affair, calling on Ink and Ivory for frame-worthy invitations. Black and ivory linens from Event Source add a touch of drama to the fondant cake by Bella Luna Cakes & Confections. What more could you want? Answer: Nothing!

We want to click our heels, open our eyes, and be right in the middle of this woodsy, fall-inspired shoot in the mountains of Utah! RAE Portraits and Etre Photography collaborated to produce this “organic, lovely, romantic” setting—including designing that amazing cap-sleeve lace wedding gown with its scene-stealing black bow! Earthy blue and purple berries lent texture and warm color to the tablescape and floral arrangements—crafted by the talented Kortney Dowell of Kortney Cooper Dowell—and also inspired the groom’s jewel-toned velvet blazer. Our mouths are watering over those adorable jam favors, as well as these delicious photos!

Pretty flowers, pale pink dresses, and an elegant outdoor venue… Laura and Steve’s Nashville wedding is garden party perfection! The details of their wedding truly couldn’t be prettier. They chose a palette of pale pink and mint green and selected hydrangea, peonies, and roses in arrangements by Enchanted Florist to decorate the outdoor gazebo at CJ’s off the Square. I love the paper flower escort cards and the gorgeous chandeliers but I can’t stop drooling over her amazing Louboutins! What a marvelous day with marvelous photos by Kristyn Hogan!

Goodness gracious, me oh my. From the moment I saw the invitations, I knew I’d be in love with this inspiration shoot. Add in the killer cacti and the insanely beautiful models and I’m completely hooked. Photographer Elle Golden Photography brings us an incredible vintage chic collaboration with Christopher Confero Design and Bella Signature Design in the middle of the desert outside Las Vegas. Really though, does it get any hotter than this?

What woman doesn’t look totally feminine and graceful in ballet shoes? I adore these ballet-inspired portraits by Simply Bloom Photography, and I can only imagine how utterly girly it would feel to wear pointe shoes and a wedding dress! Morgan played the part of Sleeping Beauty at Disney, and this summer she will be marrying her very own Prince Charming.

So perhaps I’m a romantic at heart, but I adore sweetheart tables.  The idea of a just married couple getting to enjoy their first precious moments together at a table set for two is so sweet.  This precious Valentine’s Day inspirational shoot from Nashville wedding vendors Brocade Designs, Donald Yeager Photography, and Julia’s Homestyle Bakery imagines a Valentine’s Day sweetheart table, full of lovely handmade elements and sweet fragrant blooms.

I adore this southern vintage bridal inspiration shoot from a group of Dallas wedding vendors led by Catie Ronquillo Photography and Lauren Kelly Events!  There is a beautiful array of found objects in each scene, and the delicate Southern bridal looks and vintage accessories are a perfect juxtaposition.

As promised, I have a stunning Portland bridal styled shoot to share today!  I love this natural and romantic bride look, showcasing an elegant gown from Elizabeth Dye’s The English Dept., a fabulous bouquet from Quince Flowers and Events, and gorgeous images by Boone of Gabriel Boone and Erin of E. Leigh Photography!

Weddings often take inspiration from works of art, films, etc – and with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland hitting theatres, what could be better inspiration for an event than a fun tea party Mad Hatter theme?  Latrice Cushenberry of Opulent Couturier, a fabulous lady and talented event stylist and planner in Nashville, styled this adorable photo shoot based on the movie, which is full of details and bold colors!

I am completely head over heels for this retro modern tablescape created by the talented Latrice Cushenberry of Opulent Couturier!  Latrice, a Nashville event planner and true Southern lady, styled this beautiful yet approachable tablescape with a Coca-Cola theme, using glass Coca-Cola bottles for the centerpieces, vivid red linens, and pops of blue as an accent.