Friday, December 30, 2011
Fashion Talk - Wish you all a Happy New Year
A very happy New Year 2012 for all our readers and visitors.
{Real Wedding} Destination Oahu...surfs up!
We were the wedding planners for Lacey and Nick's Oahu Destination Wedding at Turtle Bay Resorts.
I took Jason of Jason+Gina with me as the photographer. We had a few hours to try our hand at surfing and it was such a blast, we're totally locals now!
Here's a few pictures from Lacey and Nick's day...
The girls had fun pretending they were on a magazine cover shoot.
...while the guys used a Michael Jackson pose for their inspiration.
You know that "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" song the guy plays on the ukulele....totally fits in right here!
Next up I'll post the Trash the Dress Photo session.....fabulous!
I took Jason of Jason+Gina with me as the photographer. We had a few hours to try our hand at surfing and it was such a blast, we're totally locals now!
Here's a few pictures from Lacey and Nick's day...
The girls had fun pretending they were on a magazine cover shoot.
...while the guys used a Michael Jackson pose for their inspiration.
You know that "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" song the guy plays on the ukulele....totally fits in right here!
Plus a few detail shots from the wedding day!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
{Cool Things for Weddings} Chic Acrylic Candelabras
Kool Party Rentals is now renting (and shipping) their acrylic candelabras.
These make amazing wedding reception centerpieces with flowers on top, or can even standalone for a super cool chic effect.
Who's up for using these at their wedding?
These make amazing wedding reception centerpieces with flowers on top, or can even standalone for a super cool chic effect.
Who's up for using these at their wedding?
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
What makes you special when you're 30-something?
Every one enjoys each phase of their life, I have to say. I enjoyed my clothes when I was a child, a youngster, a teen, a young woman and now, well, I can still relate to my 'a girl who is no longer a girl' identity.People normally agree it is after 34 that it is tricky for oneself to understand things as you don´t see big changes day by day, but something slightly...off. You need good friends and BIG mirrors!
I think that someone who accepts their age is more pleasing than someone who tries to dress younger. But everyone's different.
People first grew aware of being older; they worried a lot about "pulling things off" and the rules. Now I don't really care. It doesn't matter if you are 18 or 38, but if you dress with aptitude and knowledge of your own body and proclivities and lifestyle, what you wear will make sense for you.
In this over-teenagerized world the beauty of a grown up woman is sometimes minimized, but that doesn´t diminish at all its magnificence. I have never looked back, and I feel more comfortable with myself now than ever, but sometimes it can be not easy for women to see role models in the media who really embrace and love their age without fighting silly battles to stop the unstoppable and to make youth longer.
From the people in the streets you can get the most innocent opinion of your image as sometimes people just say things like: you look younger, etc just as a compliment but a woman looks so silly when she says :Everybody tells me I look younger...
"You look younger it´s a rather pitiful compliment."
"You look great! That´s a great one..."
Love your mid 30’s as how you loved your teen. Gather friends and enjoy your life with the trend that makes you more comfort at that time. Also mark your presence with the elegant dresses. Try to be a role model to your daughter as they are the precious gifts for you. “Mom, you look great….” These words from your loved daughters are more precious than to dress younger.
Monday, December 26, 2011
{Photo of the Week} This couple shows such emotion!
We helped plan Jana and Jeff's wedding at the Greenbriar in Boulder, Colorado.
They were such an expressive couple, I love how Rebecca Bonner captured their emotions.
They were such an expressive couple, I love how Rebecca Bonner captured their emotions.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
{Cool Things for Weddings} Christmas Wedding Idea
We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas!
Enjoy this time with your family and friends!
Friday, December 23, 2011
{Photo of the Week}...is a video of our Swanky Vintage Wedding
We had such amazing comments on our Swanky Vintage Wedding post this week that we had to show you the video trailer done by Locker Partners. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...video is such a different medium from photography, it's really great if you can have both for your wedding!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Fashion Talk - Cambio’s MAKE THEM OVER
Cambio, the online destination for teens and young adults, is at it again bringing their active audience revolutionary exclusive video content with MAKE THEM OVER, a fun web series following two sets of best friends getting ready for a red carpet event!The first four episodes of MAKE THEM OVER follow best friend sets Caroline and Emily and Janice and Lillian, all savvy teen fashionistas, when they are surprised with a makeover for Angela and Vanessa Simmons Pastry Lite Shoe launch party. The girl’s excitement turns to nervousness when they find out that they will be dressed by the other best friend pair, whom they have never met before. To make matters even more confusing, the girls can only communicate via text and video messages with no live conversation allowed.
Watch as these girls communicate their fashion POV with the other best friend pair and hope that they will be made over in the style that they approve of for the Pasty Lite party.
You can watch all four episodes below:
Episode 2: http://www.cambio.com/2011/12/21/make-them-over-episode-two/
Episode 3: http://www.cambio.com/2011/12/21/make-them-over-episode-three/
Episode 4: http://www.cambio.com/2011/12/21/make-them-over-episode-four-pastry-lite-party-nick-cannon/
Reference : http://www.cambio.com/
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
{Real Wedding} Swanky Vintage Wedding, Denver Seawell Ballroom
Robin and Justin's Swanky Vintage Wedding
Wedding Planning & Design Ideas
There are so many styles of vintage, it really seems to mean something different to everyone! Robin came to us with a picture that looked vintage, but chic and clean as well...we settled on Swanky Vintage as the design feel. She wasn't sure about how to pull the whole overall wedding look together, she just knew she just wanted the unexpected for her guests.
How do you create a Swanky Vintage wedding? Start with an amazing venue that provides cool lighting effects, a black and white color palette with a touch of robin's egg blue, feathers and more feathers, and a little touch of rock and roll for the groom.
I'd been dying to do feathers in a bridal bouquet, and Robin was up for it. We even had feathers in the bridesmaid's flowers and groomsmen's boutonnieres....ahhh I'm in wedding design heaven!
Hmmm...does this look familiar?
Robin is an amazing graphic designer so we had a great time designing all the paper products for her wedding.
We draped off a portion of the ballroom for the ceremony and created a dramatic focal point for the altar. We decided to leave the blue color for the reception, so this was just the black and white. My favorite part was using the scroll pattern and damasks that she had on all her paper items (invite, program, menu, etc) to illuminate the aisle creating an unforgettable aisle runner. Add a few dozen LED candles...you got sheer romance!
The guests enjoyed cocktails in the Seawell foyer, as well as a custom Mad Lib game, and a signature drink
called "Something Blue".
The escort cards had a variety of different vintage patterns.
Then back upstairs to the reception where guests were wowed with the splash of blue lighting on the curtain walls, a dramatic contrast from the all black and white ceremony.
There were three styles of tables and three different centerpieces.
The clover shaped table was my favorite, with the almost 5 foot tall feather centerpiece!
The round tables were set with the damask pattern lampshade centerpiece.
The long family tables had a chic DIY feel. Down the center of the table we had a variety of vases full of flowers, and floating candle vases were covered in the damask type scrolls. The head table was covered in a damask linen, and set as a huge long table with the bridal party on both sides. Oh, and there were more feathers set on the rolled napkin with the menu card. My favorite, mercury glass votives were scattered on all the tables.
We love adding fun reveals to events...for this wedding when the guests entered the room the curtain across the window was closed. We timed the curtain opening with the end of the first dance, and as it opened the sun was setting. Love those ooh and aah moments!
Justin is in a band, so we made sure we included him in all music discussions. Their first dance was a song by his band, and a little guitar pic was a surprise on the cupcakes. Guests danced, had a great time in the photobooth, and of course the candy station is always a hit!
Wedding Planning & Design Ideas
There are so many styles of vintage, it really seems to mean something different to everyone! Robin came to us with a picture that looked vintage, but chic and clean as well...we settled on Swanky Vintage as the design feel. She wasn't sure about how to pull the whole overall wedding look together, she just knew she just wanted the unexpected for her guests.
How do you create a Swanky Vintage wedding? Start with an amazing venue that provides cool lighting effects, a black and white color palette with a touch of robin's egg blue, feathers and more feathers, and a little touch of rock and roll for the groom.
I'd been dying to do feathers in a bridal bouquet, and Robin was up for it. We even had feathers in the bridesmaid's flowers and groomsmen's boutonnieres....ahhh I'm in wedding design heaven!
Hmmm...does this look familiar?
Robin is an amazing graphic designer so we had a great time designing all the paper products for her wedding.
We draped off a portion of the ballroom for the ceremony and created a dramatic focal point for the altar. We decided to leave the blue color for the reception, so this was just the black and white. My favorite part was using the scroll pattern and damasks that she had on all her paper items (invite, program, menu, etc) to illuminate the aisle creating an unforgettable aisle runner. Add a few dozen LED candles...you got sheer romance!
The guests enjoyed cocktails in the Seawell foyer, as well as a custom Mad Lib game, and a signature drink
called "Something Blue".
The escort cards had a variety of different vintage patterns.
Then back upstairs to the reception where guests were wowed with the splash of blue lighting on the curtain walls, a dramatic contrast from the all black and white ceremony.
There were three styles of tables and three different centerpieces.
The clover shaped table was my favorite, with the almost 5 foot tall feather centerpiece!
The round tables were set with the damask pattern lampshade centerpiece.
The long family tables had a chic DIY feel. Down the center of the table we had a variety of vases full of flowers, and floating candle vases were covered in the damask type scrolls. The head table was covered in a damask linen, and set as a huge long table with the bridal party on both sides. Oh, and there were more feathers set on the rolled napkin with the menu card. My favorite, mercury glass votives were scattered on all the tables.
We love adding fun reveals to events...for this wedding when the guests entered the room the curtain across the window was closed. We timed the curtain opening with the end of the first dance, and as it opened the sun was setting. Love those ooh and aah moments!
Justin is in a band, so we made sure we included him in all music discussions. Their first dance was a song by his band, and a little guitar pic was a surprise on the cupcakes. Guests danced, had a great time in the photobooth, and of course the candy station is always a hit!
The bride's grandfather created figurines of both the bride and groom as a topper for the wedding cake.
We'd like to thank:
Seawell Ballrooom
Starkey Productions
Chair Covers and Linens
Epicurean Catering
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