70's Styled Shoot with the Love Warrior Jumpsuit-Nadine B Photography

Groovy styled shoot at the Darby Farms Wedding Venue with my Love Warrior Jumpsuit from the Southwest Bride Collection, and my new Sunflower Fingertip Veil.

Groovy Team

Photos by Nadine B Photography

Coordinator Rusty and Sage Photography

Model Amanda Gibson

Venue Darby Farms, Florida

Hair Indigenous Beauty LLC

Makeup by Raw Beauty by Rina

Floral Lilly Lesplantes

Tables Table for Ten Rentals

Cake Baked by Nelle

Balloon A Bounding Balloons

Signage CJ Engraving

Invitations by Wildflower Paper Co.

Tableware ADR Decor

Earrings Full Herizon

Bartending FV Bartending

Houston Botanic Gardens Styled Shoot with the April gown

Next Chapter Weddings put on another fabulous styled shoot in Houston and asked me to join as a vendor. I jumped at another opportunity and sent Brandi my April gown.

You may know this about me already, but I LOVE cacti! So I’m obsessed with this gorgeous venue!

Above photo of flat lay by @erikageierphotography

Tags:

Planning @nextchapterweddings

Location @houstonbotanic

Photo @senaephotography and @erikageierphotography (flat lay photo)

Model @paige_beitler

HMUA @polishedmakeupandhair

Jewelry @christinagreenejewelry

Calligraphy/Stationary @shemadeitlikethat

Floral @pompomflorists

Art & Decor @mulberry_basket

Dress April Gown

Published in Trends Wedding & Lifestyle Magazine

https://trends-magazine.net/santa-fe-sunset-styled-shoot/

Exciting news! The Wildflower gown was just published in Trends Wedding & Lifestyle Magazine on 1-10-2021 from one of my most recent styled shoots with Candice Dawn Photography, model Sparkle Sauls, and Christie Turner Designs (florals) at the 71 West wedding venue.

The backdrop, decorations, theme, and planning was all done by Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots—LOVE

The Swig Rig is such a cute bar to add to your wedding

Model: Sparkle Sauls//Event Venue: 71 West Ranch//Floral Designer: ChristieTurnerFloralDesign//Fashion Designer: Desiree Marie Design//Photographer: Candice Dawn Photography

Southwest Styled Shoot at 71 West

This is only one set of 3 for the styled shoot at 71 West with the Wrangler and Wildflower gowns from my Southwest Bride Collection…so there’s more to come!

The styled shoot was designed by Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots and inspired by Santa Fe, so I knew my Southwest dresses would fit right in with the bright, colorful, cactus-themed boho wedding.

Creative Partners:

Photo @countryanchorphotography 

Decor/Planning @texashillcountrycollective 

Floral @christieturnerdesigns 

Location @71West

Model (1st pictured) @fitmissbri 

Model Groom @andyerixson 

Model Bride 2 @genuinesparkle

HMUA @studio43HMUA

Bar @the_swig_rig 

Styling your Southwest Bridal Dress + Texas Wedding Day Inspiration

When I started designing this collection, I approached it in a different way. I thought about all the details of my hypothetical bride’s wedding day. When and where it would be; the spring or summer in the Southwest.

I then started thinking about what I have seen brides love—showing their personality on their wedding day. I also thought about comfort and if my bride would want to be able to get on a horse or not. If she was able to run through a field or not if she would be easily able to be thrown over her new husband/wife’s shoulder for those fun, romantic, whimsical photos we all love.

Wrangler gown captured by Al Gawlik Photography

For this post, I compiled some inspirational photos and styling tips for your Southwest wedding. Let me know what you think in the comment section below.

Venue Inspiration-The Union on Eighth, Georgetown

Ok, so when we planned our wedding, finding and booking the venue was the first step. (Besides calling your parents and/or besties!)

I was searching for the perfect venue and stopped looking once I saw the Union on Eighth. It has a historical charm mixed with modern details—just like my dresses!

https://www.toddwhite.org/

LOVE that blue door!

Todd White Photography

Flowers

A bluebonnet bouquet would be perfect with your Southwest Bridal dress!

There are blue details in the Thunderbird gown, the Sky Stone Gown, She-Wolf jumpsuit, and the Wrangler dress pictured above.

lastpetal.com

Another fabulous bouquet option is a Texas Wildflower bouquet. Love this colorful bouquet from Tracy Rassett at Violet Crown Designs 

Bonnie Berry Photography

Darlin’ Wedding dress captured by Sunflower Stills Photography

Remnant Hats

Accessories

Remnant Hats

Bridal hats are so hot right now!

They are the perfect accessory to go with your desert wedding.

No hat is better than a custom hat from Remnant Hats to go with your custom Southwest dress from Desireé Marie.

Hippie Chick in Turquoise by Heritage

Another necessity for Southwest dresses is western boots!

I love these unique designs that are made to order at Heritage here in Austin, Texas.

Venom Peewee in White by Heritage

Yes those are scorpions on the front and a poisonous snake wrapped around the ankle of both heeled booties because you a badass!

Gorgeous drop statement earrings from https://www.hannahmaedlevy.com/

Thunderbird Gown captured by Jessica Collins Photography at Bull Creek Park Austin Texas

Cake

Of course, a cactus inspired cake from Sweet Treets Bakery here in Austin would go fabulously with your Southwest Wedding.

Sweet Treets Bakery Austin Texas

Sweet Treets Bakery Austin Texas

I used embroidery throughout the collection, so this custom cake from Sweet Treets with its embroidery inspired design would match seamlessly.

I was inspired by the handmade details that Southwest fashion is known for. I especially took inspiration from Mexican embroidery and have Mexican-inspired embroidery on the Wrangler gown, She-Wolf jumpsuit, and the Wildflower gown.

sketch of the Wildflower Gown

That’s a wrap! Hope y’all enjoyed it!

MarinaWanders Photography