Jen Huang hosts beautiful workshops, and today she’s giving us a little peek at a shoot from one of her latest gatherings…
From Jen: “We are always inspired by art, and this fun bridal shoot is utter romance – evoking the long lashed beauties of the Victorian era. We were lucky to have gorgeous sunlight all afternoon, and the backdrop of the ladies pavilion in Central Park was absolutely perfect.”
“Juliet [the model] wore a crown of flowers by Poppies & Posies, and carried an overflowing bouquet of peonies, apple blossoms, sweet pea, ranunculus and ferns, also by Poppies & Posies. With romance, there’s no such thing as over-the-top!”
“Nearly Newlywed‘s ruffled gown offered the perfect amount of texture, echoed in the bride’s tastefully crimped updo.”
Thanks to Jen Huang for the sneak peek! Interested in attending a Jen Huang Workshop? Check back in a bit for details on her latest offering!
The Kentucky Derby is still a few days away, but we couldn’t wait any longer to share this romantic inspired shoot with you! Mint juleps, fancy hats, roses for days… what a perfect place to draw inspiration from. Says Krista from Blue Eyed Yonder, “Inspired by the beautiful, iconic imagery of the Kentucky Derby, this Run for the Roses look blends classic Derby elements with a soft, romantic mood and a color palette of creamy blush, textured neutrals, and a pop of rich, emerald green.”
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Serenbe Stables provided the perfect backdrop for this equestrian themed wedding shoot.
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Emerald green accents, including this floor-length pleated bridesmaid dress, added richness to the otherwise color palette of soft blush and cream.
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
For dinner, Allison Leuker, head chef at Sun In My Belly, created a menu of benne seed biscuits with country ham and grain mustard, pickled shrimp in cucumber cups, cheese straws with bourbon pecan crust, and rosemary and garlic crusted lamb chops with golden beet grits, pan roasted okra, and caper berry remoulade. And signature mint juleps of course!
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Vintage silver trophy cups were the perfect choice for a Derby-themed centerpiece!
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
As an ode to the infamous large hats of the Kentucky Derby, Jessica Gallo of Fine and Fleurie created a hand-crafted statement bridal hairpiece from blush-colored silk.
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Inspired by the tradition of the winner’s blanket given out each year, floral designer Lindsay Coletta created a luxurious blanket of over 1,000 blush roses.
A big thanks to Ali Harper for sharing these gorgeous photos! Now we’re all ready for this year’s Kentucky Derby – and hopefully we’ve inspired some Derby weddings, too!
See tons more Kentucky Derby wedding ideas in the gallery.
Tuck back into winter for just long enough to enjoy this dreamy shoot from some very talented ladies, including Ali Harper, Ginny Branch, and Amy Osaba. Says Ali: “For this shoot we were inspired by a painterly interpretation of a winter night. A moody palette of midnight blue, dusty rose, and gold guided our design.”
“We covered the table with an old schoolhouse chalkboard, complete with cracks and scribbles to mimic the night’s sky dotted with sparkly mercury glass votives. The beauty of having a dark backdrop allows for all the colors, particularly the flowers, to really glow. Amy Osaba collected some wintery branches with dried leaves to add a coppery touch to her arrangements. Never underestimate the beauty of what you can forage during the winter. Dried leaves, seeds, and pods add textural variety and movement to any arrangement.”
Here’s a great tip: “If you have a modest budget I highly recommend the power of candlelight. Have a few show-stopping arrangements but drench the space in candlelight. The warm glow makes everyone look more beautiful and the evening will be nothing short of magic.”
All month we’ve been posting sneak peeks of Matthew Robbins‘ beautiful new book, and with this last one we get to give a copy away to one lucky Snippet & Ink reader! But first, see how Matthew drew wedding inspiration from a sweet, floral pitcher (hello romantic artsy garden party!)…
So how can you enter to win a copy?! Since Matthew Robbins’ Inspired Weddings is all about how something simple (like a vintage pitcher) or personal (like a favorite candy) can inspire an entire event, we’d like you to leave a comment here with one thing or idea that is inspiring your wedding. It could be anything from an old postcard to a favorite song.
Contest begins Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 5:30AM PST, and ends Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:59PM PST. The winner will be selected by Snippet & Ink, and notified by email. Please note: winner must live in the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec).
Last month some awesome vendors came together at The Lab Event in Sonoma to showcase their talents and bring inspiration boards to life. Here are a few photos of how some of those vendors interpreted the Peony Pop inspiration board created by a Snippet & Ink reader…
I just love this sunburst invitation suite by Dauphine Press!
