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models: @yeasky & @mitchellc81
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@hannahwilliamsphotographyllc and @jadehayesphotographyllc
models: @yeasky & @mitchellc81
CREDITS
Planner/Coordinator: @next_chapter_weddings
Venue: @luxvitaevents
Backdrops: @mulberry_basket
Artificial Bouque: @lonestarflorals
Tablescape & Fresh Flowers: @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Stationery: @autumnfoxdesigns
Calligrapher: @le_le_lines
Cake: @theglutencakery
HAMU: @brittneyjohnsonmakeup
Bride: Angie
Photographer Lauren Tortella
So often we see weddings/elopements take place during the evenings and photos are always great at the 5 o’clock hour, but have you considered a morning elopement in the park, with that gorgeous morning sun?
Marie Antoinette vibes
Give us all the macaroons please Crema Bakery
Looking like a princess in medieval times having a gorgeous fancy brunch in the park
Gown// Savannah Gown
Photographer// Alex Ann Photography
Location// Circle C Metropolitan Park
Stylist and Planners// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots
Bride // Ashley Sykora
Groom// Adnower Jae
Florals// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots
Jewelry// Kendra Scott
stationery// Unlost Calligraphy Co.
Hair Artist// Mely’s Hair Design
Decor// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots
Linens// Last Call Rentals
Bakery: Crema Bakery + Cafe
Arch: Austin Wedding Arch Rentals
Alex Ann Photography
Coordinator Sarah Helm
Makeup Magoliagirakeup
Hair kassistevens
Floral Wildwoodwedtx
Dream Team:
Photography: @katieknottsphoto
Hair + Makeup: @rievbeauty
Planning + Design: @thegroovyweddingco
Venue: @villa_antonia
Florist: @christieturnerdesigns
Stationary: @theprintedbride
Videography: @huckleberryweddingfilms
Gown: @desireemariedesign
Rentals: @premiereeventsaustin
Charcutiere: @luxboardsatx
Cake: @simplydeliciouscustomcakes
Models: @ashleyysykora @leauramullins @jackhedrick
Jewlery: @shopgraceandcharm
Car: @babybluedrivesforyou
Vintage Mother’s Dress Redo!
I love working with brides on altering/modernizing their mother’s gown to fit them.
Maggie made it easy because she and her mother had such a similar fit.
Bride Maggie in her mother’s gown before we altered it
Maggie’s mother on her wedding day
Maggie and her parents on her wedding day
Gorgeous vintage veil! I had to clean just a few spots up and remove the top layer of tulle to make it perfect
photography by Gypc Girl Photography
Just a few sneaks before Hannah with Rooted Trumpet Photography is finished with the whole gallery from our styled shoot at the HighPointe Estate in Liberty Hill, Texas.
Ellie gown
Felicity gown
The Dewdrop gown may sound familiar but I updated it recently and wanted to re-introduce her. She was photographed by several photographers at this styled shoot so these are just some of the first ones I got back from Ericka Geier Photography, more to come!
The Dewdrop gown is made with seaweed-style coral sequin stretch fabric, nude knit lining (bodice), silk chiffon, and silk charmeuse. She was designed for the modern bride who loves comfort, pink, and sparkles. Perfect for a beach wedding, a modern downtown wedding, or a pink modern elegant wedding at Houston’s Lux Vita. (see below)
Changes made to the Dewdrop gown:
Added silk chiffon ties at the center back to hold the dress on better because of the deep V in the front and back.
Added a zipper at the center back so it can fit more models/brides. (Pull-over style previously because the top is stretchy)
LOVE the pink velvet chairs and crushed pink velvet table cover. Next Chapter Weddings is amazing at styling weddings.
CREDITS
Planner/Coordinator: @next_chapter_weddings
Venue: @luxvitaevents
Backdrops: @mulberry_basket
Artificial Bouque: @lonestarflorals
Tablescape & Fresh Flowers: @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Stationery: @autumnfoxdesigns
Calligrapher: @le_le_lines
Cake: @theglutencakery
HAMU: @brittneyjohnsonmakeup
Bride: Angie
Photographer: Ericka Geier Photography
Huckleberry Wedding Films
Song: "Feels Like" by HRDLY (provided by Musicbed)
Photography: @katieknottsphoto
Hair + Makeup: @rievbeauty
Planning + Design: @thegroovyweddingco
Venue: @villa_antonia
Florist: @christieturnerdesigns
Stationary: @theprintedbride
Videography: @huckleberryweddingfilms
Gown: @desireemariedesign
Rentals: @premiereeventsaustin
Charcuterie: @luxboardsatx
Cake: @simplydeliciouscustomcakes
Models: @ashleyysykora @leauramullins @jackhedrick
Jewelry: @shopgraceandcharm
Car: @babybluedrivesforyou
Darlin’ Wedding Gown worn by model Chelsea Mattison.
2nd model pictured wearing the Ellie long sleeve lace gown worn by model Kristina Kerr
Design + Planning: @thegroovyweddingco
Photography: @mackenziesmithphoto
Venue: @thewinfieldinn
Rentals: @modernpicnics
Floral: @moonflorastudio
Hair: @stylesbyv
Stationary: @ox.ink
Makeup: @harshalani
Rentals: @alpalitaustin
Balloons: @kiwisparty
Bakery: @wombakery
Copywrite: @kidd_you_not
Models: @_chelseamattison @madilage @basically_maggies (Kristina Kerr)
Edited photos are back from Erin when she photographed the Vegas dress in Vegas!
Some brides come to me with a complete dress idea in their head and it makes the consultation go by pretty fast. I had brides bring in photos of gowns from the internet and we sketch their dream dress by piecing different dress ideas together. I have also had brides love my designs and want a recreation of a dress from one of my collections.
But sometimes, you know you just want a custom gown, or you just know you want to buy local or support small women-owned businesses like me, but you do not know what you want. This post is here to help!
The Ellie gown has both fitted long sleeves with thumbholes, and cape sleeves (that leads into a cape in the back!
The Daisy veil is a fingertip length veil with gold lace and pink artificial flower appliques
I wanted to share some BTS photos of alterations/custom work I did on Rebecca’s wedding dress. I was pleased to be working with one of my idols dresses—Leanne Marshall.
The dress did not fit her so one of the few solutions to fixing that is by adding a corset back. Since she did not come with extra fabric, and Leanne Marshall is known for her unique and gorgeous colors, color matching with store bought fabric was nearly impossible.
Luckily, for Rebecca, I am skilled in dying fabrics, and began a dye bath for the tulle fabric, the silk charmeuse fabric, and the cotton lace appliques.
I also added bust cups, boning, and bishop sleeves to her gown.
I am very excited to see photos of her on her big day! Will post ASAP.
I had the pleasure of working with Jay from Ophelia Portraits over the weekend and I’m in love with the results!
Her approach to photography is different from many of the photographers I have been working with recently so it was great to see my dresses from such a different perspective.
I am not fluent in photography lingo but as an outsider, I can tell you her pictures look like vintage paintings, take a look for yourself. Ophelia Portraits website.
(Lighting and video below by her partner Joe with Joseph McMillan photography)
Jay not only photographed our gorgeous model, Payton Gisel from MAZZAmodels, but she also did the flawless makeup!
Those gorgeous locks are prepped by the talented hair designer, Sarah Lund.
Photo @ophelia.portraits
Model @payton_gisel with @mazzamodels
Lighting @josephmcmillanphoto
Hair @sarah.lovekm
Makeup @jaybrans
Gowns Audrey Gown and the Savannah 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
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
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
More photos from the styled shoot at the Stonehouse Villa with the Felicity gown and the Daisy gown.
My first pavlova from Crema Bakery! Loved it! Pink, glittery, blueberries, cream—adore!
Photographer// Chelsea Farner
Location// @stonehousevilla
Stylist, Planners & Decor// @texashillcountrycollective
Bride 1// @brighteyedjenn
Bride 2 // @sarahc.may
Groom// Harvey Sun
Florals// @christieturnerdesigns
HMUA// Silk + Glow @silkandglow
Banner// Lynwood Weddings @lynwood_weddings
Bakery//@cremabakerycafe
Stationary and Calligraphy// @unlostcalligraphyco
Wedding vows + Poem// @showrites
I had the pleasure of visiting the gorgeous venue Stonehouse Villa and finished a new dress, Felicity, just for the occasion.
Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots hosts styled shoots and has several photographers, as well as other amazing local vendors, get together almost monthly to make magic.
Here are some photos back already from one of the photographers, Lauren Crumpler Photography.
Daisy gown
Planning/Design: Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots @texashillcountrycollective
Photographer: Lauren Crumpler Photography @lauren.crumpler.photo
Floral: Christie Turner Designs @christieturnerdesigns
Venue: Stonehouse Villa @stonehousevilla
Model 1: @brighteyedjenn
Model 2: @SarahC.may
HMUA: @Silkandglow
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.
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
Photographer Erin was looking for a fun elopement dress for her styled shoot just a month ago and I took on the challenge of creating a new dress specifically for the occasion!
Meet the Vegas dress!
This dress is made mostly from a refurbished vintage wedding skirt that I was gifted from a client. I did not have much time, and shipping during COVID has been hit and miss, so I had to work with what I had, but it worked out perfectly, so no regrets!
Cute couple, Hayley and Bryen rockin’ these looks!
Removable puff sleeves snap on at the shoulder
Lace boots from House of Elliot click here