Behind the Scenes
The team from Collab Creations Films put together this behind-the-scenes video that is so cool I really thought it stole the show.
Thanks again to everyone involved in the shoot as well as Style Me Pretty for giving us Inspiration to Reality as a venue for our creative effort. I had a great time and hope to do it again soon!
Behind the Scenes
The team from Collab Creations Films put together this behind-the-scenes video that is so cool I really thought it stole the show.
Thanks again to everyone involved in the shoot as well as Style Me Pretty for giving us Inspiration to Reality as a venue for our creative effort. I had a great time [...]
The Wedding Details
The event designer, the incomparable Liza Chung, just blew me away with the level of detail and creativity she brought to the challenge, as did cake designer Jaycel Adkins of the Etiquette of Chocolate and Chef Michael McMillan of Opus 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery in St. Augustine.
Liza’s said this about the shoot and the ideas she drew from the inspiration board:
“We chose the board because we are drawn to all things luxury and fashionable. We adored the Vera wang gown and authenticity of the styling with vintage frames. The florals spoke softly of winter and we love beautiful jewels and couture shoes. The board allowed for our own interpretation to expand to a realm of high style bridal fantasy.”
Here is the set she designed along with the food displays from Opus 39 and Etiquette of Chocolate.
The custom fur envelope was created by Liza. The invitation is from the Vera Wang Collection.
The Wedding Details
The event designer, the incomparable Liza Chung, just blew me away with the level of detail and creativity she brought to the challenge, as did cake designer Jaycel Adkins of the Etiquette of Chocolate and Chef Michael McMillan of Opus 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery in St. Augustine.
Liza’s said this about the shoot [...]
The Concept
Readers of Style Me Pretty, a fantastic wedding blog that receives over 3 million views a month, were given the opportunity to create their own wedding inspiration boards for the chance to be chosen for a photo shoot that would bring their inspiration board to life.
For us, Inspiration to Reality was amazing timing because we had been discussing ideas for our next project on the same day that Abby from Style Me Pretty had asked Little Black Book members about participating.
Now that Style Me Pretty has had the chance to show off the shoot I wanted to feature it on my blog and go into a little more detail about the shoot and all of the incredibly creative people that made it happen.
The Inspiration
A Style Me Pretty reader from South Africa created a board titled “This Is Fashion” and we were instantly in love with it and the possibilities it offered to us for the shoot. We could incorporate the fashion and glamorous elements that we love to see in weddings as well as bringing a winter theme — with snow in Florida — to the concept.
The Creative Team
Since we had so much fun on the Bridal Fashion Shoot a few months back I thought it would be great to get the team back together to see if we could take what we learned during our previous experience and have even more success than our previous collaboration.
Photographer: Agnes Lopez
Bridal Gowns: Bleu Belle Bridal, Savannah
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid, Jacksonville
Set + Event Designer: Liza Chung
Cinematographer: CollabCreation Films
Make-up: Jackie Neal
Hairstylist: Grazyna Mercado
Food Displays: by Chef Michael Mcmillan of OPUS 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery St. Augustine
Cake: Jaycel Adkins, Etiquette of Chocolate
The Shoot: Fashion
Kelsey wore a stunning Vera Wang gown with a custom hairpiece.
Courtney wore a Carolina Herrera gown and looked amazing as “snow” was tossed around her.
Desiree, Chelsea, and Aerin wore Priscilla of Boston bridesmaid dresses from one of our favorite local shops, Bella Bridesmaid.
The Concept
Readers of Style Me Pretty, a fantastic wedding blog that receives over 3 million views a month, were given the opportunity to create their own wedding inspiration boards for the chance to be chosen for a photo shoot that would bring their inspiration board to life.
For us, Inspiration to Reality was amazing timing because [...]
Jacksonville, FL
Ceremony: Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
Reception: The University Club
Hair: Grazyna Mercado
Makeup: Daren Lee / Glamourface Makeup
Flowers: Liz Stewart Floral Design
Cake: Etiquette of Chocolate
Music: McGee Entertainment
Elleanor & Nate were absolute dream clients. Not only are they a lovely couple, they have impeccable taste and had a beautiful ceremony and reception planned.
But sometimes even the best laid plans don’t quite work out.
Elleanor’s contact at her original florist had moved away before the wedding, and when she went to check on her flowers the day before the wedding the order was all wrong. Elleanor’s sister and matron of honor Elaine immediately got on the phone calling the florists she knew of in town to make the impossible happen. After a few unsuccessful calls Elaine asked her sister to name her dream florist and Elleanor said Liz Stewart. So they crossed their fingers and made the call.
Liz Stewart Floral Design totally saved the day.
When they told Liz what happened — and even though she was completely booked — she put together amazing arrangements of orchids, roses, peonies, and hydrangeas for the wedding in a single day.
After a very stressful two days for Elleanor and Nate, everything came together for a fantastic wedding.
Jacksonville, FL
Ceremony: Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
Reception: The University Club
Hair: Grazyna Mercado
Makeup: Daren Lee / Glamourface Makeup
Flowers: Liz Stewart Floral Design
Cake: Etiquette of Chocolate
Music: McGee Entertainment
Elleanor & Nate were absolute dream clients. Not only are they a lovely couple, they have impeccable taste and had a beautiful ceremony and reception planned.
But sometimes even the best laid [...]
I want to congratulate confectioner Jaycel Adkins of Etiquette of Chocolate for having his incredible work featured in Brides Florida magazine.
Here is a larger picture of that luxurious cake that I shot for him a few months ago.
I want to congratulate confectioner Jaycel Adkins of Etiquette of Chocolate for having his incredible work featured in Brides Florida magazine.
Here is a larger picture of that luxurious cake that I shot for him a few months ago.
Ceremony: First Baptist Church of Middleburg — Middleburg, FL
Reception: Florida Yacht Club — Jacksonville, FL
Dress & Accessories: Vera Wang from Sharon Batten Bridal Atelier
Hair: Anjeza
Cake: Etiquette of Chocolate
Flowers: Riverside Flowers and Events
Coordinator: First Coast Weddings and Event
DJ: McGee Entertainment
After the engagement shoot I did with Kristen and Matt I couldn’t wait to see what they had in store for their wedding.
I wasn’t disappointed.
Kristen and Matt’s first dance was unbelievable. They had a whole choreographed sequence where they went through multiple songs, including MC Hammer’s “You Can’t Touch This” (complete with a synchronized typewriter dance move). Beyond the fun first dance they were great hosts for the reception and had a wonderful evening planned down to the tiniest detail, especially the wedding cake from one of my favorites, Etiquette of Chocolate. It was the most delicious and moist carrot cake I have ever sampled!
Thank you so much, Kristen and Matt, for being such a great couple to work with.
Ceremony: First Baptist Church of Middleburg — Middleburg, FL
Reception: Florida Yacht Club — Jacksonville, FL
Dress & Accessories: Vera Wang from Sharon Batten Bridal Atelier
Hair: Anjeza
Cake: Etiquette of Chocolate
Flowers: Riverside Flowers and Events
Coordinator: First Coast Weddings and Event
DJ: McGee Entertainment
After the engagement shoot I did with Kristen and Matt I couldn’t wait to see what they [...]
