Bridal hair accessory designer Jannie Baltzer creates the sweetest veils and head pieces I’ve seen in ages. Inspired by past eras, “The French Bohemianism of the early 1900s, the details of the Art Deco movement and the glamour of 1920´s Hollywood” she uses luxurious materials to lovingly handcraft each piece in her Copenhagen studio. I think these vintage inspired hair accessories would be an amazing addition to so many different wedding day looks, and I’m very excited to say that Jannie is generously giving one of you lucky Junebug readers, your choice of any of the beautiful designs on her website! That’s right – any one you want!
To enter to win, just visit www.JannieBaltzer.com to choose your favorite design from her collection, and then leave us a comment here letting us know which bridal accessory you’d choose and how you would wear it. We’ll accept entries through the end of the day on Sunday, November 13th, and choose our winner on Monday, November 14th.
After a whirlwind surprise proposal in Maui, Christine and Steve planned a wedding that was filled with love, joy and gratitude for family and friends. I adore the way they balanced their priorities and hosted an event that was as stunningly beautiful as it was meaningful. It’s a treat to look at these wonderful photos from photographer Yvette Roman, and to read about how they approached their wedding planning with the team at La Fete Weddings!
The Goals:“Our most important priority for our wedding day was to be surrounded by loved ones. We envisioned an intimate celebration so we could truly appreciate the experience with our family and friends.” The world-class venue Bacara Resort & Spa allowed Christine and Steve to host an intimate wedding with 65 of their closest loved ones, while experiencing the very best aspects of stunning Santa Barbara. What a location!
The Design: Old Hollywood glamour was the inspiration for their wedding theme, and because of Christine’s love of Chanel they incorporated the designer’s classic looks into different elements of the reception. Wedding colors of lilac and gray were chosen because lilac was Christine’s mother’s favorite color and Christine grew up with a lilac tree outside her bedroom window. Wedding planner Colette Lopez and her team at La Fete Weddings worked with the wonderful florist Camilla Couture Floral & Event Design to create an atmosphere that was glamorous, soft and romantic. Wedding invitations and logo were created by Tracy from Lazaro Press & Design, and a square wedding cake with the signature Chanel quilted look and camellia flowers was created by the culinary team at Bacara Resort & Spa. Guests danced the night away to the unique performaces of 11H Entertainment, and took home wedding favors of Shutterbooth photo booth photos, and yummy cupcakes decorated to represent things that Christine and Steve love.
The Look: Christine wanted a bridal look that was understated and elegant, and that complimented her petite frame. The Chantilly lace Monique Lhuillier trumpet cut gown she chose was simply exquisite and made her feel as though she were “wearing a piece of art.” Christine and Steve each had one attendant standing with them, along with a junior bridesmaid, flower girls, and ring bearers. “We asked the maid of honor and best “man” (a woman) to pick dresses in our color scheme that they loved, even the junior bridesmaid and flower girls picked out their own dresses. Their smiles walking down the aisle meant more to us than what they were wearing.”
The Moments: Christine and Steve created a highly personalized and spiritual wedding ceremony to honor their families and respective Catholic and Jewish backgrounds. I love all of the the thoughtful and meaningful ideas they incorporated. Upon entering the ceremony, guests dropped fresh herbs at the chuppah with quiet blessings, and each herb’s symbolism was explained during the ceremony. Rosemary to ensure devotion and love, thyme for courage, marjoram to increase happiness. “We stood on the herbs, therefore our loved ones wishes and blessings, the entire ceremony.” Before Christine and her father walked down the aisle, they took a moment to remember her mother who had passed away 6 years earlier. With a piece of her mother’s wedding dress fabric wrapped about her bouquet, she says she was able to “hold onto both her parents.” And one of the most unique wedding ceremony ideas? The celebrant Saral had her back to the audience so that Christine and Steve could look out over all of their loved ones.
For their reception entrance Christine and Steve performed a choreographed dance to Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor,” and it went perfectly. “After such an intimate and sentimental ceremony we wanted to start the reception with a fun surprise for our guests.” Love it!
And when we asked what their best wedding planning decision had been, the answer was simply, “Marrying each other.” Too true!
Bridal portrait sessions are a popular part of wedding photography throughout the South, and I think it’s a lovely (and awfully fun) tradition! Take a peek at these beautiful bridal portraits by Houston wedding photographer Adam Nyholt. Wouldn’t you love to have images of yourself as gorgeous as these?
From the bride, Jennifer:I found my dress at Casa de Novia Bridal Couture. I knew I wanted to wear Monique Lhuillier and there were only two boutiques in Houston who carried the designer. It did not take me long to realize I had found the dress. I wanted something classic and sophisticated, and I wanted it to be lace with the buttons down the back. This dress had it all! To make it my own we added extra lace to extend the train and a Swarovski crystal belt. It was absolutely stunning!
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