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Styled Shoot: Oz, the Great and Powerful Part 2: Here we go...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:34:49 -0400

As many of you saw, this shoot was recently featured on GreenWeddingShoes blog! We were so honored and excited to be featured. However, with any great shoot and being published, not all the images make the final cut. A few weeks ago I shared a behind-the-scenes look into this shot, this week I will be sharing two more posts about the blog, with more lovely images and more information from each of our vendors about how we put this together…. Enjoy!

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When the team originally met, we were thinking of going with a 30’s inspired route for the shoot. Tamra was blown away by the trailer for the new movie Oz and how it was 20’s/30’s inspired, so she presented the idea of using Oz as inspiration and luckily everyone was on board. Together, we pictured a shoot that was rich with glamour, but also had an organic feel with the flowers and decor to create living art. The goal was to create an illuminated experience, event - so we mixed shiny/ metallic golds with an abundance of greenery to bring each detail to life.

Styling the clothing for the models was so much fun! As the accessories designer for the shoot, I had a lot of the head pieces and belts imagined and available to pull from her collection, many of them new pieces from her 2013 line which already has a 30’s flair to it. I consulted with a good friend of mine, Rebecca, of Schone Design who makes modern wedding dresses with vintage inspiration. We choose a lace beaded number that was detailed without being over the top, along with a blush silk charmeuse gow that had a glorious low back - a true vintage staple. The last look was a flirty short number with a high lace neckline and luxorious silk velvet coat.

For the male model, I knew we needed a top hat, no Oz theme shoot would be complete without one! The suit was a combo of pieces, tying in a classic grey suit jacket and skinny black tie, with a herringbone designed pant to give it that off beat vintage feel.

For the paper goods, Patricia was inspired by the art deco vibe of the movie, from the Emerald City buildings to the gleams of gold and green throughout the scenes.

Using that palette, she created a paper concept with luxe touches, such as a gold liner, patterned wallpaper backing, and touches of velvet, while keeping the design simple and clean.

Gabrielle, our florist and props designer imagined what a dinner on a magical forest floor would look like and based the design for the table and floral centerpieces on that. The table was set with a garland of lush ferns and greens upon which a large urn of curly willow and bells of ireland were mixed with some white orchids to add something more exotic.

The look was completed by adding gold accents through the mercury glass candles placed down the length of the table and they shimmered like fire flies. Emerald napkins along with gold napkin rings and vintage glassware completed the look for this Oz inspired wedding shoot.

One of our favorite parts was creating details like this hand made hot air balloon prop, a wicker basket spray painted gold, a hot air balloon and some gorgeous flowers - voila! An easy and fun prop/center piece.

From Chellise, our photographer “I am a curious photographer. I like to play with shadows and light to create something more than an image. For this shoot in particular I wanted to preserve the deep rich gem tones and let the space of the hotel shine. And I love directing, so having this opportunity to have so much creative freedom was a real treat!”.

Stay tuned for part 3 later this week!

Models: Melissa Ramirez & Parker Krug

Photographer: Chellise Michael (http://www.chellisemichaelphotography.com/) and assistant Daniel Orren

Videographer: Courtney Arcese (lovebrainfilms.com)

Venue: Wythe Hotel (Marisa Pellicci, Wedding Sales manager) (www.wythehotel.com)

Barn Table: Broadway Party Rentals (http://www.broadwaypartyrentals.com/)

Wedding Planner: Tamra Sanford (everswoon.com)

Wedding dresses: Rebecca Schone (http://www.schonedesign.com/)

Accessories and Wardrobe styling: hushedCOMMOTION (hushedcommotion.com)

Stationary: Fourteen-Forty (www.1440nyc.com)

Flowers and Prop design: G! Designs (http://gabriellearonas.com/)

Make Up: Face the Day NY (www.facethedayny.com)

Hair: Eve Whittington (www.evewhittingtonandcompany.com)

Jewelry: Reinstein Ross (http://www.reinsteinross.com/) and Marisa Perry (http://www.marisaperry.com/)

Bar cart and vintage props: Society Social (shopsocietysocial.com)

Pastries and cake: Wythe Hotel in house catering, chef Erin Kanagy-Loux

Styled Shoot: Valentine's day!

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:00:56 -0500

So pleased to be able to share this gorgeous shoot from out in California, shot by the talented Daniele of Lavender & Twine, and was just featured on StyleMePretty blog! Enjoy!

Photography: Lavender & Twine

Styling: A Charming Occasion

Accessories: HushedCommotion (Ava belt, Felicity hair piece, Zoe head piece, Marion belt)

Invites and paper goods: Umama Invites

Flowers: StellaBloom

Hair: Hair by KarenB

MakeUp: Crystal Robins Makeup

Cakes: Melissa Boothe Cakes

Dress: Saja Wedding

Real Wedding: Sarah S

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:30:58 -0500

As some of you may know, I am originally from NC, so any wedding shot there, I automatically have a soft spot for! Today, I am so pleased to be sharing Sarah’s lovely wedding in North Carolina! She wears my Lila veil just lovely.

Thank you to the talented Richard Israel for capturing the whole day so beautifully!

I am not usually a fan of #white #bridesmaid dresses…but...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:49:04 -0500

I am not usually a fan of #white #bridesmaid dresses…but this is so well done! And the colorful shoes really make it work. Bravo!

Hushed Commotion

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:44:26 -0500

Hushed Commotion:

thingsigottahave:

My friend Thea, was nice enough to make me a beautiful headpiece for my reception. I told her that I had small fans all over my dress and that I wanted to carry it over into my hair. She recently posted my on her blog. It’s so nice to have such creative friends!!

Thanks Nicole!!

This bride had a dress made of #JASMINE! So gorgeous and...

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This bride had a dress made of #JASMINE! So gorgeous and creative, and probably smelled amazing! Then, this lucky lady changed into a #jennypackham. #stunning (via @oncewed)

Say YES to #polkadot bridesmaids! (via @greylikes)

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Say YES to #polkadot bridesmaids! (via @greylikes)

Sparkly #bridesmaid dresses?! Yes, please! (via @oncewed)

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Sparkly #bridesmaid dresses?! Yes, please! (via @oncewed)

I absolutely love this unique #wedding cake idea! #goldleaf...

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I absolutely love this unique #wedding cake idea! #goldleaf #seafoam (via @ruffledblog)

Having serious #hair #envy right now….! (via @oncewed)

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:15:21 -0400

Having serious #hair #envy right now….! (via @oncewed)

Recently, I had the honor of participating in a...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:20:32 -0400

Gold beading! (Zoe, Marion, Bryn)

My lovely booth!

Stella feather flower

Blue flower shoe clips!

A bit of bling... (Astrid)

According LookBook featuring Jen Huang photos!

Bobby pins! (Imani)

Casey flower bobby pins

Me and my booth!

A great turn out at the event!

Recently, I had the honor of participating in a wonderful wedding event called “Skyline In Full Bloom” held at the oh-so-beautiful event space, Top Of The Garden, here in Manhattan.

I had such a fun time sourcing vintage glass wear to use at my booth! The vendors present and all the brides and industry professionals who came couldn’t have been more incredible! What an exceptional group.

Roey of, Roey Mizrahi Events, was the fearless planner behind the whole event and was such a joy to work with - talented and hard working! I highly recommend checking her out ladies. A big thank you to Top Of The Garden for hosting, and Allan Zepeda for taking these stunning pictures!

Stay tunned for a Wedding Inspiration shoot done at Top Of The Garden, shot by Amber Gress and incorporating all of the vendors at the event!

Gorgeous workshop from @jenhuangphoto! (amazing dress from...

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:58:00 -0400

@hushedcommotion belt

Gorgeous workshop from @jenhuangphoto! (amazing dress from @winifredbean)

This past week I, along with Patricia of Fourteen-Forty hosted...

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Me and Patricia my co-host (the lady behind Fourteen Forty Fine paper Goods!)

The invite!

Entwined minglers...

Robert (of Robert Wagner photography) always stands out being so tall!

Catching a glimpse of Samm (Samm Blake photography), such a talented lady!

Patricia chatting up George of MirrorMirror designs, his laser cut technique is stunning!

Bryn (stylist) and Kristen Sanders (nutrition specialist) - sisters! What a talented family....

This past week I, along with Patricia of Fourteen-Forty hosted our bi-monthly Entwined Meet Up Event! This month, we invited everyone to join us at The Daily (beside Public in downtown NY) for an intimate cocktail hour.

As a new feature, we reached out to a few industry professionals who have/are a great influence in the wedding industry, inviting them to come and be available to chat with our guests. We were delighted to welcome Tamra Sanford of EverSwoon, Anne Chertoff - wedding editor/blogger, Vane Broussard of BrooklynBride Blog, Xochitl Gonzalez of A.a.B Creates, and Heather Lee of Brides Magazine.

Another welcome addition was having our friend, Tim Gibson, who is a wonderful photographer (as you can see!) on hand to document our evening for us.

I would also like to take a minute to introduce Angela of Winifred Bean, the wedding dress company. Patricia and I met her recently at The Cream Event and then invited her to join us for the Entwined event.

Angela is on a mission, she and her gorgeous wedding dress designs are trying to go to the NY Wedding Market this year. As many of you know, it takes a substantial chunk of change to get there - which is why she has started a KickStarter campaign. Check it out, be inspired, and please help her out!

Thank you to the group of ladies and gentlemen who came out to sip cocktails and chat with us, it was a truly wonderful evening. I love the NY Wedding industry and am so happy that there is such a wonderful community here that I can consider friends as well as colleagues!

Until next time! xx Thea

What an awesome #cake! (via @weddingchicks)

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:57:06 -0400

What an awesome #cake! (via @weddingchicks)

LOVE this shot! #joy #wedding #indian #sari #red

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LOVE this shot! #joy #wedding #indian #sari #red

Swooning for these #flowers!

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Swooning for these #flowers!

Happy #weekend!

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Happy #weekend!

These are great printed #bridesmaid dresses! (via...

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These are great printed #bridesmaid dresses! (via @grnweddingshoes)

Loving all the #textures in the brides ensemble….#lace...

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Loving all the #textures in the brides ensemble….#lace #organza #silk

Loving this #dress from this #newzealand wedding! (via...

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Loving this #dress from this #newzealand wedding! (via @greylikes)