Today we’re thrilled to help our dear sweet friend, photographer Elizabeth Messina, announce her newest project, a place to see her stunning work, share your personal stories, and revel in the power of love, Kiss the Groom!
Instead of just a regular photo blog, Elizabeth wanted to create something unique, and something that honors the sweetness of the moments she captures on film. From wedding kisses to baby kisses to the kisses that happen in everyday life, this is the place that celebrates them. Launching today (appropriately on Valentine’s Day!) you can see a post featuring some of her breathtakingly intimate boudoir photography, and soon you’ll be able to see adorable baby photos and real wedding photos, carve your name in a beautiful “kissing tree”, read touching first kiss stories, and even share your own! Check back often so you don’t miss a thing. xoxo
And a special P.S. to any photographers out there attending WPPI in Vegas right now, don’t miss Elizabeth’s talk on Tuesday afternoon. We recently got a sneak peek of her presentation over lunch, and she has some spectacular photos and amazing insight to share!
The minute I read the e-mail from Junebug reader Sara asking for advice about her rustic and elegant fall foodie wedding, I fell head over heels for the style she described! Sara and her fiance are getting married late this coming September in a garden ceremony, with a reception following in a converted Equestrian Barn. They both adore cooking and spend hours together at the Farmer’s Market so they want to incorporate both the fall and food themes without creating a traditional “harvest” wedding. In Sara’s words, she wants it to be “more classy than country.” Her thought was to use navy blue and cream as a base to their color palette and to bring in the colors of fall in other ways, and I totally agree. Navy and cream will add instant glamour and sophistication to their rustic surroundings, and with the natural colors of the outdoors already around them, they can really focus on the local and seasonal foods they love so much to be the focus of their decor. Yum! Here are a few of my ideas for this fantastic wedding…
Top row: Sara’s elegant strapless ivory satin and french lace overlay dress by Monique Lhuillier, Navy blue and white wedding cake by The Cake Girls, Cheese plate image by Matt Armendariz.
Second row: Vintage crystal chandeliers abundantly hanging over a long wooden dinner table make for a stunning centerpiece at the reception. It’s rustic and elegant at the same time, making the all important 3 course dinner the focus of the celebration. Image by Thayer Allyson Gowdy via Oh How Charming, from the wedding of the lovely Elizabeth Messina.
Fourth row: Fall fruits are gorgeous as decor and combine beautifully with flowers, as in this flower, feather and fruit bridal bouquet by Hollyflora, and this centerpiece by Garden Party Flowers, photographed by Stephanie Cristalli.
Fifth and Sixth rows: Local, organic and seasonal foods and wines are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat, so they can act as the main course as well as decoration. Sara and her fiance have recently started making jam, so they will give away mini jars of their home made goodness as wedding favors. All images by the genius Matt Armendariz of MattBites.com.
Every man looks dashing in a suit, but there’s no rule that says he has to look overly serious too! Neckties and bow ties in bright colors or creative patterns that match your wedding color palette and personal style are a fantastic way for him to have some fun with his wedding day fashion. Check out these hand made men’s wear options from Etsy.com…
Me and Matilda is based in North Carolina and creates “classic style with a twist”. Their handmade neck ties and bow ties are whimsical and fun in funky color combinations and retro inspired patterns, even the ever popular damask! I love the pink and red apple print and the optional monograms, how fab would any of these look on groomsmen with a navy or tan suit?
RokGear is a family based business out of Burbank, Ohio that specializes in screen printing their original designs on handmade neckties, one at a time. They use water based eco-friendly inks, silk and microfiber ties, and they never mass produce their designs. RokGear can print on any color tie you like, so you could easily work with them to create ties for your whole wedding party. Order the airplane, steam train or motorcycle engine designs for your grease monkey, the ravens design for your nature lover or the George Washington Bridge design for your native New Yorker. Explore all the amazing finds on Etsy and discover your wedding favorites!
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