Browsing through wedding photos, it’s easy to get lost in all of the beautiful photographs of gorgeous wedding dresses. There seems to be a common thread in some of my favorites though; whether they be ruffled ballgowns, sleek sheaths, or structured a-lines, the dresses hanging on beautiful hangers appear to have their own wedding-day accessory. Take a look at what a great addition a beautiful hanger makes to your dress photo!
Feeling inspired to include a beautiful hanger in your wedding day plans? I love the idea of a family heirloom hanger (Grandma hung her wedding dress on it too? Perfect!), a personalized memento of your wedding day, or one with beautiful antique detailing.
Above: Stunning vintage French brass hangers, available from mamaisonfrancaise on etsy.
Above: A sweet “something blue!” The options for personalized wire details abound on Etsy. Photo by La Vie Photography.
Above: Wedding photographer and Junebug member Ashley Garmon knows the importance of a beautiful hanger. She is now creating these beauties, available through Heirloom!
Above: Darling charms that commemorate your special date! From Wedding Hanger Shop.
If you’d like to see more ideas for making your dress photo fantastic, be sure to visit our wedding gown image gallery!
Today we have a gorgeous wedding inspiration shoot to share with you. Created by Summer Jean Photography and White Dress Events, both of Holland, Michigan; it reflects their love of Michigan’s beautiful lakes, vintage decor, and pretty peonies. The the vintage coral and turquoise wedding decor ideas feel like summer and romance all rolled into one, and I love how the floral motif practically jumps off the floral arrangements right onto the beautiful papers and vintage plates!
From West Michigan wedding photographer, Summer Osborn of Summer Jean Photography: It all began one evening when Cassie Celestin of White Dress Events and I we were meeting for coffee and the cafe experienced a power outage. Even that could not stop us from talking about wedding details that we love and how it would be fun to plan a styled shoot together, even if it meant sitting in the dark! Then and there, we decided we would do an inspiration/styled shoot including all of our favorite things – romance, anything vintage, and the nearby shores of Lake Michigan. We did the shoot at Holland State park, with our real life couple, Amanda and Bryan, who are getting married this July!
We wanted to feature our beautiful lakeshore area and wanted to show couples how they could have a beach wedding without the typical sand and seashells motif. We immediately went to work on planning our shoot. We selected a color scheme of coral, aqua and white and enlisted the help of several local vendors we have worked with before. We knew we could trust them with our vision, so we told them what we were looking for and let them do the rest. We understand that as artists and professionals, when a client trusts us 100%, we do our best work. We wanted our vendors to have that same feeling and to have a final product that they could be excited about. It is very important for brides to hire professionals who really have the experience and know what they are doing. We always recommend hiring vendors who really understand your vision!
Want even more wedding style inspiration? Check out our wedding photo gallery where you can search by color palette, fashion look, decor items and more!
Matthew Robbins is a name synonymous with beautiful events and thoughtful details, but when I think of Matthew’s work, the first thing that comes to mind is the word INVENTIVE! The NYC designer, who is a frequent contributor to Martha Stewart Weddings and numerous other wedding and style publications, has just released his first book – and it’s filled with all of those creative ideas he is known for. The stunning book, Matthew Robbins’ Inspired Weddings, shows how any object that’s special to you can be used as the inspiration for your wedding decor – a concept that we love! Today we’re super lucky to get to share an excerpt in which Matthew uses treasured old schoolhouse maps to create a drop-dead gorgeous wedding color palette and decor design concept for a modern wedding with a pretty vintage touch.
Why a Schoolhouse Map? When I was an art student in San Francisco, nearly every penny I had went into my art; I was always searching for cool objects to inspire me. Inside one of my favorite shops, I discovered these large schoolhouse maps, and, though I couldn’t afford them at the time, I knew I had to have them. I decided to offer the friendly shop owner some of my artwork as a trade for the maps and, to my absolute delight, she agreed. I’ve kept them stored away forever, knowing that some day I would pull them out for something really special.
Maps instantly conjure up thoughts of travel, enticing us with all the wonderful destinations the world has to offer. I enjoy staring at them, tracing my finger from here to there, wondering when I’ll have the opportunity to explore all the places I long to visit. The idea of a treasure map intrigues me as well – it holds the possibility that something wonderful is out there waiting for you, if only you can locate the big X that marks the spot. I tapped into this inspiration by featuring lots of silvery and glinting pieces that feels as if they might have just been discovered inside some sunken, newly salvaged treasure chest.
What About the Palette? I love the colors used in these fantastic old maps: the pale pinks, creams, greens and yellows, and those wide expanses of watery blue that come together to create this beautiful, vintage palette. The black graphic detailing is inspiring as well.
Who Is the Client? This inspiration is perfect for the couple that loves classic details, but wants to avoid a stuffy, formal event. I can’t help but imagine a bride who wants to accomodate her mother’s wish to host the event at the local yacht club, yet is trying to infuse the space with her own sense of romance and effortless style.
When and Where? A slightly more Victorian venue would be lovely with an inspiration like this, maybe the local country club, or perhaps the nearest botanical garden. I can also picture and map-infused wedding in an elegant white tent by the water, be it a beach, a river, or a beautiful lake. I definitely envision an event like this taking place in the spring or summer.
My Focus: I’m drawn to how old world and rustic and yet chic and modern maps can be. I show here how to incorporate all of these styles. You can blend romantic decor classics, like vintage silver and cherry blossoms, with a more casual, contemporary aesthetic, ending up with the best of both worlds.
Check out Matthew’s stunning new book for page after page of beautiful and creative wedding inspiration just like this, and visit our Wedding Inspiration Gallery for real wedding photos and ideas of all kinds!
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