Net-a-Porter.com, the Mecca of women’s designer online shopping, has long been the place to find (or simply ooh and aah over) the most fabulous of dresses, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and recently even bridal fashion. Well now Ms. Net-a-Porter has a man, and we must say that he is just as breathtaking as she is. Mr. Porter is the new online shop for men that brings the very best designer men’s wear to the online market, and we’re especially excited about their selection of suits, tuxedos and wedding-perfect accessories. And if you’re a style loving guy (or gal) don’t miss the extensive articles, interviews, advice and editorial features in their Journal and Style Directory. Mr. Porter, you are awfully tall, dark and handsome, and we admit, we’re swooning.
We often talk about the locations, styles and looks you can choose to capture the most authentic images during your engagement session, but after receiving these glowing photos of darling couple Allison and Stephen from photographer Aaron Courter, I’m going back to the basics today. The very best thing you can bring along to your engagement photo shoot (besides a fabulous photographer)? Your happiness. Grab your sweetie, let yourself be in the moment together, celebrate how fortunate you are to have each other, and let your emotions shine through. The camera can see them, and your emotional openness can transform a photo from nice to knock-your-socks-off! This is your time to shine – enjoy it!
What three adjectives that best describe your wedding? Emotional, vintage, fun.
What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day?Our wedding was ALL about our personal styles! Both Doug and I are lifelong vintage enthusiasts. We love all things 60s waaaay before Mad Men. It wasn’t us to try to be cutesy or retro, rather it was us to incorporate all the things we love into our big day. Our home, our wardrobes, the music we listen to…it’s all 1960s. Our wedding attire Doug in a vintage tux and me in a custom made dress, made from a 1963 pattern, our vintage accessories, the amazing tiki-themed invitations our friend Lili Chin designed just for us, and the music played at our wedding…everything was very us.”
Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding?Doug and I tossed around the idea of eloping, mostly for budget reasons. But I am so glad we didn’t. We knew if we went through with a wedding, it would have to be something we both enjoyed. We had a pre-ceremony cocktail hour in which yummy tiki drinks were served. We had a great officiant who was funny, cracked jokes and basically set the mood. A great 60’s surf band played as we walked down the aisle and friends DJed and played JUST the music we liked! No stuffy string quartet or cheesy wedding deejays here! From the moment the planning started, Doug and I had one goal: that guests walk away saying that was fun! I believed we achieved that.
We had made plans to have our first look photo session in a nearby park before the ceremony. We were running an hour behind schedule and we were all so stressed! Those seconds leading up to us seeing each other in our wedding attire for the first time were the most nerve-wracking. When we finally did see each other, we were overwhelmed with emotions. We wiped away tears and just held each other for what seemed like forever. This was definitely our moment.
Wedding color palette:Baby blue, marigold/mustard yellow, and ivory.
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