My Best Friend’s Wedding – Amy’s Engaged!!!
Just this past March my best friend Amy who I have known for nearly 15 years went out on a date. Innocent enough, right? Little did I know that 6 months later she would be engaged and planning a wedding for July 30, 2011! So what does a best friend do, namely a best friend […]
A Peek into the Studio – Purple Posies and A Momental Favorite!
This week in the studio purple seems to be the theme! Ashley’s stunning hydrangea and peony invitations feature a meticulous painting technique that kept our newest Momental Girl Steph busy for days. A wet in wet technique featuring layers of sheer water color yielded a look that is rich with texture. Five shade s of […]
Artful Admirations – David Stark's Purely Paper Flower Shop
A few week’s back I noticed a tweet from Carissa of JL Designs. I clicked on the link to find the work of Installation Artist David Stark. Having seen his work previously I knew I was in for some serious eye candy. To celebrate the launch of his new book David Stark Design a paper […]
A Real Momental Wedding – JJ and Denise, Fernwood Gardens, Philippines II
I am so excited to share Part II of Denise and JJ’s wedding. Part II is all about the glorious color and texture their venue brought plus a little about Denise’s unique hand painted letterpress wedding invitations! Get a look at the quirky fuchsia chaise and those mod lantern/screen structures at each table. I love […]
A Real Momental Wedding – JJ and Denise, Fernwood Gardens, Philippines
This stunning wedding deserves a two day post so that is what is will have! When Denise emailed me her favorite shots I was totally in love and couldn’t wait to share! Great style, impeccable sense of color and insane details epitomize this exotic wedding. Erron Ocampo captured the couple and their party so beautifully […]
A Peek into the Studio – Peacock Feathers and Big Blooms
Peacock feathers are continuing to make a statement here at the studio and we do not see it stopping anytime soon! Shanda chose a gorgeous bouquet style illustration featuring roses, calla lilies , orchids and of course the peacock feather. Richly painted in reds, purples and golds, each illustration’s vibrancy pops beautifully against the shimmering […]
Inspirations – A Joyful Shot from Erron Ocampo
While browsing through the gorgeous shots sent over by Denise, a client from earlier this year, I stumbled upon this shot. Of course I will be featuring the full wedding here soon with all its lovely detail and stationery included but first I had to single out this particular image. The saturated color and dancing […]
Press – Feminine Wedding Shower Invitation on Green Wedding Shoes
When Leila Khalil of Be Inspired PR asked if I could create her bridal shower invitations, I jumped at the chance. Why with a good friend as a flower and event designer and great style herself I knew this would be a fun project. Carissa from JL Designs and Courtney from Joyful Events sent along […]
A Peek into the Studio – Peacock, Rose and Fleur de Lis Wedding Invitations
It has been a while since my last Peek into the Studio but hopefully these three designs will make up for the absence! My Versailles swirl created for a client nearly two years ago has truly taken on a life of its own since then. Originally inspired by an aerial view of Versailles Gardens, the […]
Inspired Creations Contest – The stationery and feathers
Thanks so much for following along my behind the scenes look at my Alchemy at the Barn shoot. If you missed the first two posts, check here and here! Creepy was a word that continually entered my mind when designing this table. I know, I know…creepy…for a wedding concept? Something Colin Cowie said at Engage […]
Inspired Creations Contest – The flowers
Dorian and Eloise of Central Park Flowers in Olyphant, PA consistently wow me with their artistry. If I am planning a shoot in PA they are one of the first calls I make. It is entirely refreshing to work with a fellow artists who just gets you. A few simple words like “edgy, moody, pops […]
Inspired Creations Contest – The concept
You may remember my entry for the Inspired Creations competition that I shared last month. Ami from Elizabeth Anne Designs and Cyd from The Sweetest Occasion visioned the contest as a way to draw out some creative love from talent throughout the wedding industry and boy did they ever….The winners were recently announced and although […]