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Tuesday, August, 24, 2010
The Cafe "HEARTS" Kia Gregory Photography!
I ADORE short wedding dresses....and when I received an email from the oh-so-talented and beautiful Kia Gregory of Kia Gregory Photography, wanting to share a beautiful shoot she captured with a gorgeous design from Dolly Couture, well, I had to call her up and thank her...the images are simply beautiful....let's get right to them....Kia shares a little info about the shoot....Enjoy!!!
"I have admired brides that incorporate a little bit of vintage style into their weddings for years now. When Nicole Scates, a sales representative from Dolly Couture, sent over a newly designed dress to photograph, I jumped at the chance to do a styled bridal shoot showcasing this gorgeous piece. Short dresses are definitely a bold statement piece and these images do it no justice. The creamy lace overlay is absolutely divine, and the blush-colored, gathered sash gives it a little more romance. I also had the fortune of having a bird cage veil created by Etsy seller, He Knows My Name, on hand to finish off this classic look. Shooting this dress in an old neighborhood with houses built in the 50s couldn't have been more perfect, right?"
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Kia, thanks SO much for sharing your beautiful work with us...guys, please head over to Kia Gregory Photography's blog site to see so much more of her GORGEOUS work!!
Check back later for more gorgeous inspiration at the cafe.....xoxo
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Wednesday, August, 18, 2010
Shauna Younge Dessert Tables
Happy Wednesday.....a few weeks ago I received the sweetest email from a very lovely and talented lady, the oh-so-beautiful and talented, Designer Shauna Younge of Shauna Younge Dessert Tables....I'm so glad that Shauna contacted me to say hello...her "Dessert Tables" are beyond beautiful....Shauna comes to us from Minneapolis and she is one busy lady....her dessert tables are always in demand.....Shauna took a little time out from her busy schedule to stop by the cafe and share a little bit of her world with us....Enjoy!!
"Hi everyone! Janie kindly invited me to guest blog today, and I'm happy to be here at The Bride's Cafe. Janie and I thought it would be fun for me to share a few tips to help you design a dessert table for your big day.
Get Inspired:
When I design a couple's dessert table, I first create an inspiration board to help us all visualize the mood of the table. Using pictures to express your idea will help you to solidify what you want, while also helping you convey your idea to your fiancé. Here's a board I designed for an event with a "preppy pretty" vibe. (image 1)
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Get Creative:
While planning your wedding, you've probably already pulled some pictures from different magazines and websites. When looking for dessert table inspiration, don't limit yourself to bridal images. Branch out to fashion, art, and food magazines. A home decor article inspired me to create a picture frame collage for a dessert table background. I framed a large version of the "XOXO" logo I designed for the favors, but creative backdrops can be made from almost anything. I love these two examples using wood slices and string. (images 2, 3, 4).
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Get Focused:
With so many wedding resources out there, you probably see great craft and decor ideas every time you turn around. Fight the urge to incorporate them all. If a great idea doesn't relate to the mood or color palette that you're working with, save it for another time and another design. Stick to your original concept.
Get Committed:
You probably already have a general idea of what you want your dessert table to look like. You may even know what desserts you want to include, but until you've committed your ideas to paper, you'll be tempted to keep making changes. To really solidify my designs, I like to sketch the table. That way, I can tell at a glance which desserts I want, where they'll go on the table, and how I want them displayed. If sketching isn't your thing use any method that helps you clearly visualize your design. Don't rely on the vague concepts and ideas from your inspiration board. (image 5)
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Get Personal:
Your inspiration images and sketch can only take you so far. The personal details you add to your design will make your dessert table truly special for you and your guests. If you and your fiancé met while building a Habitat for Humanity house or while playing with your dogs at the park, consider sweet ways to represent that on your table. A custom gingerbread house or some cute dog cookies would be meaningful additions to your design. (insert image #6 and #7)
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Get Moving:
Now that you have all of the details ironed out, it's time to start baking and making all the goodies to fill your table. Try to find a few recipes that you can make ahead of time. Several types of cookie dough can be frozen for months before baking, while peanut brittle and chocolate can be stored in the freezer until the big day.
I hope I've given you all of the tips you need to design your own dessert table and bring your vision to life. (images 8 & 9)
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Tuesday, July, 13, 2010
"MOD 60's Inspiration Shoot"
| For those of you who don't know, I grew up in the 60's....so when I received this "MOD 60's" inspired shoot from Michael Howard of Michael Howard Photography.....I couldn't help but reminisce about some of the bold and vibrant color palettes of my wardrobe and all the "funky style" shoes and hair do's.....the next time I make a trip to my home town, I'll have to bring back a few photos....so until then, let's check out all the fun Michael and all the talented TN vendors had putting this shoot together....they decided to design their shoot around an updated take on the "MOD 60's"....using a color palette filled with bright oranges, yellows, blues, greens and a pop of white...such happy colors...let's check it out....Enjoy!!
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| Fun table design...so retro!
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So guys...whatcha think...I love it...totally a differnt take on an inspiration shoot....thanks so much to Michael and all the AMAZING folks on the "Style Team" for putting this together and sharing it with us today...you all ROCK!!
Style Team:
Photography: Michael Howard
Decor: Big Events Wedding
Location: Pinnacle Tower
Dress: Amsale Dress
Earrings provided by the The Bride Room
Hair: Abbie Addotta
Makeup: Shannon Wright
Decor Rentals: Music City Tents and Premiere Event
Calligraphy: Ginger English
Check back later guys...we have a sweet little summer wedding to share with you!
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Monday, December, 14, 2009
Happy Holidays From Truly Smitten
| How sweet is this.....Sarah at Truly Smitten sent over Holiday Wishes...I love it!!......thanks Sarah and Happy Holidays to you and your family from all of us at the cafe....xoxoxo
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