Saturday, August 13, 2016

Vintage Romantic Styled Shoot

We had the pleasure of working with the very talented Marquette LaRee Photography on our very first styled shoot! When we first got the idea to do this shoot we were both very pregnant and due around the same time. So once these beautiful babies of ours made their appearances and were settled into our little families we got busy brainstorming! We were envisioning the same styles and what we wanted from this shoot. And I think we got exactly what we envisioned!
The morning of the shoot my grandparents brought me this beautiful typewriter and three vintage cameras! They fit right into the shoot and I couldn't be happier with this set up!
I do a little crafting on the side and enjoy hand lettering and calligraphy. So this simple detail was very fun for me to get great use out of this typewriter!

A couple weeks into planning this styled shoot we brought Torey from Cakes With TLC on board and asked if she'd be interested in providing cakes for this shoot. Just look how stunning! She is extremely talented. She isn't just a baker, she is an artist! Her cakes aren't just beautiful but they are delicious!
The cookies for this shoot were made by Cookies N' Cows and when the shoot was done I had to snag a couple and let me just say they were YUMMY! I hope to work with both of these talented bakers again in the future!
I begged my handy husband to build a wood arch last year for events and I am thrilled that we finally got to use it and capture its beauty!
Marquette found this adorable couple willing to model for this shoot. They were such a cute, fun couple and we hope they had just as much fun as we did!  

We are already anxiously planning our next styled shoot! So stay tuned because with all of the talent in this fabulous group of ladies it is bound to be a good one! We can't wait!

Thanks for reading!
-Katelyn






Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Connell Reception

Connell Reception
Morenci Club
04-23-2016
Stephanie was such a fun and friendly bride to work with! Stephanie and Johnny had been married already but wanted their dream wedding in the church and a dream reception to follow. We were happy to decorate this reception. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of this special day!
 
Sign in area with our buffet sign in table and easel. We added an old window frame to display pictures of the bride and groom throughout the years.  

The colors were navy blue, black and white with sunflowers

 
The cake was displayed under our romantic gazebo and our cart was used for gifts

 
8 round guest tables were set on each side of the room allowing plenty of dancing space and still giving 16 guest tables total

 
Thanks for reading!
-Katelyn
 

Thursday, March 3, 2016

What Is Shabby Chic?

"Shabby Chic : is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique."
 
 

 
 
From the vintage cake stand to the lace and pearls, Shabby Chic weddings are absolutely timeless.
If you are looking to create a Shabby Chic wedding think vintage with off-white accessories, pretty florals, mismatched china you found in your grandmothers attic and soft candle light. You want your décor to say romance.
 
 
 
Light the way with chandeliers, hurricane lamps, lanterns and candles.
 
 
Distressed wood complements other aged items of your decor. All of these elements come together to bring out the comfort of the past.
 
 
These pictures were taken at the first Gila Valley Bridal Fair this past Saturday at the GFWC Woman's Club of Safford. We were honored to be a part of the Gila Valley Bridal Fair benefiting S.E.A.C.U.S.
It also gave us the opportunity to create this Shabby Chic inspired set up with our beautiful French door backdrop, buffet sign in table, the newest addition to our inventory, a distressed bench along with several other added details. It was wonderful to meet several brides-to-be and other talented vendors.
Thanks for reading!
-Katelyn
 


Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Keep Calm, Hire A Planner

Keep Calm, Hire A Planner
Typically there is someone helping you with the major events of your life. Whether it's a professional or an experienced family member/friend, it is smart to enlist help sooner rather than later! Every bride and every couple is different. If you are a very organized, resourceful person maybe you won't need much help at all. If you are one of the couples that just can't find the time to plan or design the wedding that you dream of or just don't know where to begin, then hiring a wedding planner/event designer could be a welcome relief! Whether you just need a little help, or need a lot of help make sure you are enjoying the whole process and choose a planner that will help make this experience fun for you! Your wedding planner/event designer needs to fully understand what you are looking for on your wedding day. Everything from the entry way to the bridal table needs to be what you have envisioned. You want to flip through your wedding album one day and say, "This is exactly what I wanted." Someone to help you make sense of that Pinterest board you have labeled "My Dream Wedding". You may have all of these ideas and pictures bouncing around of what you want and just don't know how to make that happen. That's where we come in. We can help you with that dream wedding all while sticking to your budget.