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Carmel Wedding

heather — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:01:36 +0000

I saved this wedding when I first saw it on Style Me Pretty and have gone back and drooled over it several times since. Guess that means I should share the visual love. I love the juxtaposition between the modern bride and groom and the rustic setting. The bride has impeccable style (guess that’s why she’s a party planner) and it takes just such a woman to pull off that short dress and headpiece. She totally rocks it. She made the shoes, well bought them and then added the ribbon to replicate a pair she loved but couldn’t afford. Genius.

Gorgeous photos taken by Melissa Diep.

Chandeliers + Outdoors = Magic

heather — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:59:02 +0000

photo taken by Aaron Delesie :: photo seen on Style Me Pretty

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

heather — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:01:14 +0000

I am obsessed with Clayton Austin’s work. He is a true genius and moves me in a way few photographers have. His images are raw, emotional and vulnerable. This wedding in particular caught my eye and I’m sure you’ll see why.

Best Dressed

heather — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:38:45 +0000

One of my favorite photographs in a wedding portfolio is the shot of the dress. The dress really sets the tone for the rest of the day and that shot is in a way the calm before the storm (a good storm of course). Take a look at these best dressed shots and see if they don’t invoke some emotion in you…

This is from Our Labor of Love — a new recent obsession of mine. Their blog is so addicting!

This photo touched me when I first saw it. You can see the wheels turning in the little girls mind. It also happens to be from Starr ’s first wedding ever and she just happened to be passing by the pastors office and caught the little girl in there alone looking at the dress. Precious.

The next two photos are from a local pair of photographers, Jennifer and Scott of Red Fish Blue Fish. Added bonus – they have “A Very Green Wedding” package which purchases carbon credits on your behalf!

This is a perfect example of setting the mood. I see vintage garden with some red shoes for pop!

This is actually a bridesmaids dress, but I couldn’t resist!

Our Labor of Love — need I say more?

Natalie Moser is definitely one of my favorite photographers. Even though she’s not in the Seattle area, it’s so self-indulgent to browse her site. I love the different patterns in this photo from the vertical striped drape, the lace and horizontal lines on the dress and the dots on the floor.

This is another photo from Starr. The textures are amazing and you really get a feel for the vintage inspired wedding that’s about to take place.

The amazing Leigh Miller took this photo — I see a spanish inspired beach wedding in this dresses future.

Life at the beach

heather — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:55:28 +0000

The ocean is continually inspiring. The sound of waves crashing on the shore fills me with joy, calms my spirit and grounds me. It truly is the ultimate “eco-chic” wedding destination as no one can set the tone for romance better than Mother Nature. Here are a few beach inspired photos to get you in the mood.

This wedding was so spectacular I had to show more than just one shot. I LOVE the dress and the muted colors inspired from the sea. Check out all the pics at Leigh Millers blog.

I’ll leave you with this shot. Michele saw the sofa on the beach on her way to meet up with the couple. She rushed to pick them up in hopes the red sofa hadn’t been moved. Sometimes the photo gods are on your side.

Invitation suite by Ceci New York :: Table setting photo by Jessica Claire :: Alter and sand dollar seat cards photo by Leigh Miller :: Couple practicing their dance moves photo by Michele Waite :: Incredible beach wedding shot by Leigh Miller :: Coral and shell wedding cake by Creme de la Creme :: Starfish favors photo by Andrena Photography :: Beach portrait by Starr Photography :: Balloon photo by Our Labor of Love :: Red sofa photo Michele Waite