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5.25.2012 share & comment

Wedding Chicks Super Sale

We know that the approaching three-day weekend is super exiting and we hope that everyone has some incredible plans lined up. Do share what you are up to this weekend because we would love to hear about it.

Before you head out the door, we wanted to remind you of our super sale that ends this Sunday, May, 27, 2012. By entering LOVEWC at checkout we will take 25% off your entire order. All custom tote bags, favor bags, sweatshirts, goodies for the groom and his men and of course the babies and kiddos. The pretty favor bag above was photographed by Elizabeth Messina.

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Categories: Wedding Chicks Shop

5.25.2012 share & comment

Shabby Chic Engagement Session

This shoot was designed to incorporate and create a neutral and pretty palette for the bride who seeks an organic, shabby chic inspired look. With an original couture gown from Lisa Marie Couture and eclectic hair piece designed by Akiko Floral Artistry.

This shabby chic engagement session will surely inspire. See more of this organic engagement shoot by Just For You Photography in the full gallery by clicking here.

From Just For You Photography on the shoot

The hair wreath was a mixture of natural and man made pieces, including real flowers, lace and artificial flowers. The wreath was hand made and custom designed by Akiko Floral Artistry. The use of a simple pink ribbon to secure the hair wreath was used to add the drama of the tails falling down the bride’s back. With a glue gun and a few flowers any bride could make their own hair wreath.

Her hair was first curled by Serena Jackson, and then brought to the side for a braid. We kept the ends loose and didn’t want’ an overly polished look. The bride is wearing a Lisa Marie Couture original gown which was shown at Western Canadian Fashion week. It is a dusty-rose, almost coral colour with rucking down the bust and torso, with a sea of rosettes that belled out and covered the bottom of the gown. The bride’s bouquet was a simple gathering of small white-budded flowers secured with twine which can be found at any craft store. Our makeup artist, Mookie Salinas, did an impeccable job with makeup, which is suggested for any bride who is not used to wearing a lot, but still wants to look polished and clean. We kept the face to a flawless finish with minimal foundation, a bit of bronzer and blush. Her eyes were accented with just a bit of brown and gold eyeshadow and black mascara. A simple peach-coral lip finished the look and brought everything together.

Photographer: Just For You Photography
Makeup: Mookie Salinas
Dress Designer: Lisa Marie Couture
Flowers: Akiko Floral Artistry
Groom’s Attire: Club Monaco
Veil or Hair Accessories: Akiko Floral Artistry
Prop or Furniture Rentals: Home Sense | Hair: Serena Jackson

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Categories: Engagement Sessions, Inspirational Shoots

5.25.2012 share & comment

Eclectic Country Wedding

When you hear the word “country,” a few things immediately come to mind: cowboy boots and horses. Our next wedding has both and a whole lot more. Some of our favorites are the altar made from an antique cattle feeder wagon and retired Disneyland draft horse that was used to bring the bride into the ceremony.

All beautifully captured by one of our Hand Picked Vendors, Volatile Photography. You can see more of this eclectic country wedding in the full gallery by clicking here.

From the Bride:
The inspiration for this theme was easy for me – I grew up around horses living in Arizona, and although I might not look like a country girl most of the time, I feel most at home in a barn working with horses and listening to county music. Our florist did a fantastic job incorporating my colors, which were green & purple. There were many DIY projects involved with our wedding, and family members completed many of the projects. The centerpieces, before being filled with flowers from the florist, were all made from decorated mason jars. The flag banners, which were hung in the tent, were sewn by hand by one of my aunts. My mother decorated the altar with the country theme in mind, the combination of the wagon with flowers, desert plants, hay, and even my old riding saddle all came together to create a beautiful scene in a pasture on my parents’ property. It was great to be able to enjoy our day together in a casual and familiar environment with great people, food, and scenery.

Treated like a “well-dressed” country fair, the reception was decorated beautifully with handmade flag banners, and some of the beverages were even stored in horse troughs. Because the reception was held in the roping area on the property, the horses and cows were in stalls just right next door to the reception!

Photographer: Volatile Photography

Cake: Honey Moon Sweets
Caterer: Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
Vegan Desserts: Cruelty Free Cupcakes
Flowers: Flowers by Jodi
Lighting: Pro Em
Officiant: Reverend John Cunningham
Shoe Designer: Ariat
Bridesmaids dresses: J. Crew Bridal
Bridesmaids Hairpieces: The Honeycomb
Stationery: Minted
Prop or Furniture Rentals: Appel’s Rent All
Tent & Dance Floor: Pro Em
Photo Booth: Snapz Photo Booth
Cake Plates: True West
Flatware: Wallace Silversmiths
Wooden Wedding Signs: Sweet Wedding Details
Mr. & Mrs.” Pillows: Ballard Designs

Table Linens: Provided Mother of the Bride | Edie’s step grandfather made the oilcloth and burlap toppers for the sign in, food and bar tables | Vegan Meals: Cooked by Edie’s Mother & Friend | Vintage Pieces: Wagon Altar, Card Suitcase, Lace on the Sweetheart Table, Silver Carnival Horses, Cake Knife/Server | Hair: Independent: Jessica Watson | Makeup: Friend: Courtney Leavitt | DJ: Uncle: Keith Shulz

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Categories: Featured Weddings & Events

5.25.2012 share & comment

Paloma’s Nest Ring Bearer Bowls | You Need This

Paloma’s Nest has been named one of the “Best Online Shopping Sites” by InStyle Magazine, and in their newest hand-crafted line of their signature ring bearer bowls, they now come in different languages such as Hebrew, Spanish, Chinese and French. These ceramic dishes are carefully made with timeless elegance in mind, and are quickly taking over the old tradition of a ring bearer pillow.

We just adore everything by Paloma’s Nest and these keepsakes are sure to be a special family heirloom.

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Categories: Things We Love

5.24.2012 share & comment

Pre Wedding Session By Lane Dittoe Photography

We are completely obsessed with the idea of a pre-wedding session. Not only do you get do a test run with your hair and makeup, make sure your dress is exactly right, but you also get to have some incredibly gorgeous photos captured of you and your love. All this without the stress of the wedding day.

We recommend bringing items that you want photographed, your invites, wedding shoes, or any keepsake you want captured. We love the idea of having a bouquet made for the session as well, to add that extra pretty element in all your photos. This pre wedding session was captured by Lane Dittoe. Many more photos to swoon over in the full gallery.

Everything about this pre-wedding session is stunning – from the hair and makeup done by 1011 Hair and Makeup to the breathtaking florals designed by Oak and the Owl. Not to mention the carefully selected props from our favorite Jen of Found. All captured every so perfectly by Lane Dittoe. Each of these talented vendors are part of our hand-picked collection.

Are you loving the gown designed by Lindee Daniel? All of her gowns are made from natural fibers, colors, peace silks and pure processes. A fusion of creativity, sustainability and philanthropy wrapped in a gown for an extraordinary day.