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Elegant Old-World European Wedding Style and Decor Inspiration

February 17, 2011 | editorial team

Elegant old-world European inspired wedding decor and tablescape, china and tabletop rentals from Small Masterpiece, images by Isabel Lawrence Photographers

An opulent and romantic wedding look inspired by old-world Europe? Yes please! Isabel Lawrence Photographers put together this inspiration shoot with a team of other talented wedding professionals at Palm Spring’s beautiful Korakia Pensione, and we love the layering of prints, textures, and colors that this lush wedding table scape includes. The antique place setting rentals from Southern California’s Small Masterpiece add an incredible extra touch that you just can get from modern silverware and china!

Here’s a description straight from Isabel of Isabel Lawrence Photographers, and don’t miss the full photo shoot team listed below: We wanted to inspire the modern bride with the feel of Old World Europe. Cut crystal and lushly dripping flowers and seedpods adorn the tables. Each place is set with antique dishes, stemware and utensils; much like a European bride might do after raiding her very stylish grandmothers butlers pantry. We also want to encourage the use of favorite books or objects collected from traveling abroad in the table scape. This uniquely personal touch is sure to delight guests. The linens were chosen to be reminiscent of a ball gown worn to an opera at La Scala and instead of a traditional wedding cake, we thought it would be fun to serve individual meringues.

Elegant old-world European inspired wedding decor and tablescape, china and tabletop rentals from Small Masterpiece, images by Isabel Lawrence Photographers

Photo shoot team:

Design and coordination: Celebrations of Joy
Photography: Isabel Lawrence Photographers
Venue: Korakia Pensione, Palm Springs
Floral design: Arrangements Floral & Party Design
Antique place settings: Small Masterpiece
Bridal gowns: Signature Bridal and Tuxedo, Palm Springs
Linens: T. Eitzinger Couture Linens

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Casual, Modern Yellow and Gray Wedding in Charlotte, NC – Joanna and Vernon

February 16, 2011 | editorial team

North Carolina wedding with a yellow and gray color palette, photos by Rachel Fesko Photography

The couple: Joanna and Vernon

The wedding: 9.17.10 – The Palisades Country Club, Charlotte, NC

What three adjectives that best describe your wedding? Casual, modern-vintage, easy-going.

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? I wanted something that felt vintage but also fresh, very easy-going like both of us, and with comfort food. We had a mashed potato martini bar, sliders, mini-blts, mini pizzas, etc…

North Carolina wedding with a yellow and gray color palette, photos by Rachel Fesko Photography

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? I loved seeing my vision come to life, and being surrounded by the people that we love. One of the comments a guest made was that our wedding just seemed like us.

Wedding color palette: Gray and yellow

North Carolina wedding with a yellow and gray color palette, photos by Rachel Fesko Photography

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Rachel Fesko Photography
Ceremony Venue: Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church
Reception Venue: The Palisades Country Club
Officiant: Rev. Luke H. Maybry
Invitation Designer: Southern Fete Creative
Catering: The Palisades Country Club
Florist: The Flower Diva
Cake: Cake Lady Jill
Wedding dress: Mori Lee Bridal
Accessories: Shoes – Nina Shoes, Hair flower – Butterfly Enchantress, Veil – Anne Michelle Heirloom
Bridesmaids apparel and accessories: Dresses – Davids Bridal, Shoes – Luichiny, Wrist flowers – Pink Peppermint Design, these were also used as pins for mothers and grandmothers as corsages
Groom and groomsmen apparel and accessories: Tuxes – Mens Wearhouse, Ties – Express
Hair and make-up: Kymm McLean of Whos the Fairest
DJ: Eric Bowman of Bowties Entertainment
Transportation: Jaguar XK
Favors and Centerpieces: homemade pinwheels made by the sister of the groom
Rings: Diamonds Direct

 

Thank you Joanna and Vernon!

To find inspiration for your our personal wedding style, don’t miss our wedding image gallery!

All images above by Rachel Fesko Photography

 

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Heidi Elnora 2011 Wedding Dresses

February 15, 2011 | editorial team

Heidi Elnora 2011 wedding dress collection photographed by Leslee Mitchell

Heidi Elnora is a wedding gown designer based out of Alabama, and when I received these images of Heidi’s 2011 collection from photographer Leslee Mitchell, I promptly fell in love with her designs. It’s not just that this photo shoot is so fabulous (though it is! ooh la la, these photos!) it’s that Heidi is following her passion and creating unique, well-made, fashion forward pieces personalized for every bride, and by doing so making her corner of the world a more beautiful and inspirational place. It makes me think, bravo to Heidi and to small business owners everywhere!

The 2011 Heidi Elnora collection was inspired by the French countryside, and each dress is hand-made by artisans in Alabama. Every dress has a first and middle name, in honor of a woman who has personally inspired Heidi – Callie Aldridge, Katie Grace, Bonnie Belle and Zaira Doll are a few of my personal faves! Enjoy these beautiful images, and then take a look at the Heidi Elnora website for more information about where to find her designs.

Heidi Elnora 2011 wedding dress collection photographed by Leslee Mitchell

 

Heidi Elnora 2011 wedding dress collection photographed by Leslee Mitchell

 

Heidi Elnora 2011 wedding dress collection photographed by Leslee Mitchell

 

Heidi Elnora 2011 wedding dress collection photographed by Leslee Mitchell

Want more? Check out this behind the scenes video below, filmed by Holloway Productions, to hear from Heidi herself and to watch the talented photographer Leslee Mitchell in action!

Photo Shoot Team:

Photography: Leslee Mitchell
Dresses: Heidi Elnora
Hair: HairTherapy
Makeup: Tour De Glam
Film: Holloway Productions

See more from this shoot on Leslee Mitchell’s blog!

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