More Photos from Joshua Tree with Tiffany North Photography
Space Cowboy Styled Elopement Shoot at Joshua Tree with Scott Photography & Co.
I'm a space cowboy
Bet you weren't ready for that
Tags:
photos by @scottphotographyco
Hosted by @Tiffanyphotographyco
suit @Boohoomanofficial
Stylist @thechicchameleon
Christmas Styled Shoot with Carolina Irais Photography at BLB Hacienda
It’s the most wonderful time of year!
I’m a sucker for winter weddings and pinecones! See our interpretation of a Winter Florida Wedding from our styled shoot below. This is my first styled shoot since moving back to Florida, FL photographers/stylists/planners hit me up! Cue the christmas music.
Dresses in order as pictured:
Felicity
Gardenia
Ellie
Credits:
Organizer @carolinairaisphoto
Styling/DOC @lanasstyle_
Venue @blbhaciendaweddings
Decor @velveteventsorlando
Gowns @desireemariedesign
HMUA @emcbeautie
Balloons @sweet_sensationss1
Models @twoboholovers + @amaliaespinosa
Stationery @saniquecalligraphy
Cake @icedbytaylor
Welcome Sign @signed.bytaylor
Tipsy Trailer @tipsytravelerbar
More photos from Bride Quin, photography by a sea of love
Real Bride Quin-Preview Photos by a sea of love
So happy to have worked Real Bride Quin on creating her dream dress.
She came to me just a couple months before I moved to Florida with a dress inspiration pic from one of my favorite designers, Brandon Maxwell.
We changed the neckline and the waistline but kept the color and the same silk faille fabric as the designer.
I love working with brides on creating unique dresses just like this black midi length gown.
She was married on Friday the 13th so they had a “Jason” a few of their photos. :D
This is just a preview from photographer a sea of love, more to come in a month!
Cottagecore Wedding Dresses
What is cottagecore?
Cottagecore is an aesthetic that celebrates simple living, particularly in the countryside. It encourages a lifestyle rooted in traditional skills—like baking bread, gardening, and sewing your own clothes. (The Good Trade)
Cottagecore is small paisley prints that remind you of Little House on The Prairie, your grandma’s house, and running through fields of wildflowers.
Ellie Gown
Photo by Elizabeth Wiseman
Jazmin Gown
Photo by Gypc Girl Photography
Michaela Gown
Photo by Alexis Julia
Real Bride Megan wearing the Gaia Gown
Savannah Gown
Which is your favorite?
Real Bride-Giving Back-BLM Giveaway-Bridal Gown for Activist Meme Styles
Here’s to the happy couple! 🥂
Credits:
@babybluedrivesforyou
@bethanyelyse_beauty
@mtnlaurel_floral
@starroftexas
@theuniononeighth
@vannagramatx
More photos from the Renaissance Photo Shoot with Angie Candell Photography
Felicity at the Atelier Du Jour in Salem Oregon with Kendra Cates Photography
Published recently on Glamour and Grace Blog, this elegant styled shoot was inspired by Parisian vibes and yellow tones.
The Felicity gown can be styled in many different ways, but its silk chiffon and lace appliques make it romantic, light, ethereal, and perfect for a spring wedding.
Photography: Kendra Cates Photography | Venue: Atelier Dujour | Design and Florals: Maruwa Design Floristry and Events | Videography: Tamarack Film Co. | Desserts: Banquette Bakery | Beauty: Beauty By Shawna | Rentals: The Party Place | Harpist: Beth Evans Harp | Dress: Desiree Marie Design | Model: Jessica Morin | Submitted by Published + Pretty via Matchology
Choosing Undergarments/Shapewear for your Wedding Dress
Undergarments/Shapewear are completely the brides’ preference.
But I am asked frequently about my opinion on what undergarments work best for my brides.
In this post, I will go over some common shapewear garments I would choose for my brides.
Choosing what shapewear works best for your dress all has to do with what you are looking to target.
The most common area I find brides/women want to target is the tummy/waist area, so I focused on that for this post.
Tip: When looking for an undergarment to smooth your tummy/waist area, look for “high waist” or “high rise”.
Some options include:
High Waisted Fitted Half-Slips (Controls-Waist/Tummy/Thighs)
H/W Control Shaping Shorts (Controls-Waist/Tummy/Thighs)
H/W Briefs (Controls-Waist/Tummy)
Bodysuits/Full Body Slips (Controls-Bust/Waist/Tummy/Thighs)
Longline Bra (Controls-Bust/Waist/Tummy)
H/W Fitted Half-Slip from David’s Bridal
H/W Fitted Half-Slip from Yummie
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High Rise High Control Shaping Shorts from David’s Bridal
I do not see any difference from the slip/skirt to the shorts. So choose what makes you feel more comfortable.
H/W Mid Thigh Sculpting Shorts + Booty enhancer
https://www.spanx.com/shapewear/weddings/oncore-high-waisted-mid-thigh-short $78
These H/W shorts will slim and transform your shape into the ideal hourglass shape with their compression and booty enhancement panels.
High-Waisted Brief
https://www.spanx.com/suit-your-fancy-collection/suit-your-fancy-high-waisted-brief $64
This is a great option for brides looking for tummy/waist/sides control but does not need any thigh control/compression/smoothing.
Built-In Bra Full Fitted Slip
This is a great option for the bride who wants an all-in-one! This fitted slip gives you bust support as well as waist/sides/tummy/thigh control.
My only concern is the back. It is not shown on the website, and if you have an open back/low back this might become an issue with this option.
Low Back Bodysuit from Bare Necessities
I love this one because of the low back and it targets the waist/tummy/sides. Great for the bride who doesn’t need thigh control and has a low-back dress.
Longline Bra
https://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_dominique-molded-seamless-longline-8541 $79
A longline bra smooths your middle and gives you a bust lift/support.
Real Brides-Alexis and Megan Wedding at The garden of the gods, colorado springs
I found Alexis on Facebook and reached out to her because she was looking for someone to create a bridal blazer with a long train. I loved working with her on this blazer, we added pockets, and a ribbon on the train for her to hold on her wrist for ease. I also modified her jumpsuit by making her bell-bottoms a straight-leg fit.
It all turned out very modern and chic.
I had the opportunity to work with her fiancé, Megan, as well as with her bridal dress alterations. I added a lining, adjusted the sleeves, and lowered the slit on her gown.
They got married at the gorgeous Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, CO.
I love all the modern neutral tones they used in the floral, accessories, and decorations.
Cheers!
Photos by Makenzie Grall Imaging
Elopement Styled Shoot at the Desert Compass Inn
Real couple Kelly and Elizabeth modelled for our styled shoot at the Desert Compass Inn this past spring with travelling/elopement photographer, Erin Venable Photography.
The Desert Compass is a trendy vacation rental property in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It looks so cute and it would be a perfect wedding venue for any one of the boho dresses from my Southwest Bridal collection.
Kelly is wearing the Thunderbird gown and paired it with matching turquoise earrings and leather boots. Our model Kelly made the earrings she is modelling. They are campitos turquoise made with repurposed leather. Check out more of her work on Instagram @kellyhorriganhandmade
Fun Fact: The fringe on the Thunderbird gown has been updated with a brighter polyester fringe instead of the original cotton fringe that got too messy and wadded up after the first styled shoot. I love natural fibers just as much as anyone, but with dresses that are going to be worn multiple times, like my dresses for styled shoots, sometimes a manufactured fiber is the way to go to be time and cost-effective. With that being said, I absolutely recommend natural fibers (silk, cotton, linen) for your wedding day, since you are going to be only wearing them once and they are more luxurious.
Real Bride Ashley-Wedding Photos of Ashley and Beth
The Design
It was such a pleasure working with real bride Ashley on her custom-made bridal top, bridal pants, and bridal cape.
Since the lace was such a big part of this design, we spent some time searching for the perfect one. It’s a modern organic floral embroidery on tulle fabric from French Lace supplier, Imperial Lace.
We chose shiny ivory satin for the pants with a champagne tuxedo stripe and waistband. We also added pockets!
The matching cape was inspired by celebrity bride Solange’s wedding cape. My favorite part of the design is the last-minute lace applique we added to the inside of the cape!
The buttons down the back and the bustier-style bodice make this wedding top distinctive.
Wedding Day
Ashley and Beth got married on October 20, 2020, at the Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park.
Dallas Heritage Village is home to the largest and finest collection of 19th-century pioneer and Victorian homes and commercial buildings in Texas.
They were married in front of their masked friends and family during the 2020 pandemic.
High Pointe Estate with the Ellie and Felicity Gowns
Texas Wedding Vendors:
Planner: @bridges_and_co
Venue: @highpointeestate
Photographer: @rootedtrumpetphotography
Florist: @floraldesignsbyrandi
Rentals: @monarcheventatx
Dresses: @desireemariedesign
Invitation Suite: @grey.meets.gold
Beer Burros: @sweetmagnoliaeventstx
HAMU: @sonarbeautyandbridalatx
Cake: @sweettreetsbakery
Model: Bri @fitmissbri
Model: Corey @cmercke
Elopement Styled Shoot with the Michaela Gown
@hannahwilliamsphotographyllc and @jadehayesphotographyllc
models: @yeasky & @mitchellc81
Additional photos from the Lux Vita Styled Shoot-Dewdrop & Minnie
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
The bride wore pink-Brunch elopement at the park
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
Wedding Vendors:
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
Enchanted Rock Elopement Styled Shoot with the Michaela Gown
Alex Ann Photography
Coordinator Sarah Helm
Makeup Magoliagirakeup
Hair kassistevens
Floral Wildwoodwedtx
More photos from the Villa Antonia Styled Shoot
Come with us on our Mediterranean escape
to the Hill Country’s
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
Bridal Alterations with Maggie
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.
Before
Bride Maggie in her mother’s gown before we altered it
Maggie’s mother on her wedding day
After
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