Engage!11 Grand Cayman – An Evolving Color Palette and The Sketches Part III
Today I am thrilled to feature the images of one of my favorite people in this industry. Donna Von Bruening shoots clean, classic images that truly can be admired for lifetimes. We love her… period. When planning began for Engage!11 I was honored to contribute opinions on color concept. Of course big ideas got me […]
Engage!11 Grand Cayman – Power Words and The Sketches Part II
I’m back today with more from Engage!11 in Grand Cayman! With all the fabulous inspiration it is difficult to choose what to share. We created a suite of custom stationery pieces using the gorgeous papers of Envelopments in addition to some uncommon materials too! The event itinerary was printed on canvas, imparting a luxe texture […]
Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Colin Cowie, Martha Stewart and The Knot Parties
I hope you have enjoyed our Bridal Market coverage over the last week! Want to get caught up with all the gorgeousness from the runways and my inspired sketches? Have a look here for coverage of Theia, Romona Keveza, Carol Hannah, Anne Barge, Monique Lhuillier, Lela Rose, The Dessy Group, Aruna Seth, Winnie Couture, Tara […]
A Real Momental Wedding – Lauren and Maarten July 3, 2010 Part I
Lauren and Maarten’s pretty in pink wedding was recently featured in The Knot, Ohio. Planned by the lovely Kasey of Bliss Weddings and Events, this celebration went off without a hitch and in stunning style. I interviewed Kasey to get the planner’s perspective: What was Lauren’s single most impactful design element in planning? Why? The […]
Behind the Scenes – Wedding Stationery for Monique Lhuillier and The Knot
Last fall the lovely ladies of Eve Events got in touch to involve me in what turned out to be an incredible experience. They explained that the editors of The Knot were crafting an inspiration story around the beauty of a Monique Lhuillier gown. All details from china to linens and stationery were to be […]
A Real Momental Wedding – Jill and Kevin in The Knot, GA Magazine
Several months ago I received word that our sweet couple Jill and Kevin’s wedding was set to be featured in The Knot, GA. We were so thrilled as Jill has the loveliest sense of detail and design and was a sheer joy to work with. Jill’s celebration spot, Bent Tree in Jasper, Georgia gave the […]
Press – Top 5 Wedding Color Mistakes on The Knot!
When I received the call to chime in as a color expert for The Knot, I certainly felt honored and got right to work on ideas. I shared thoughts on using vibrant shades with balance, avoiding overly iconic or trendy combinations, adding texture to color palettes for interest. I also lent advice on the importance […]
Engage!10 The Breakers – The Speakers, Sketched
Last week had the honor of attending Engage!10 at The Breakers in West Palm Beach. Read more here about my love of these wedding industry symposiums… Rebecca and Kathryn asked me this time around to sketch each speaker…Many know that my way of experiencing the day and plethora of information shared is to sketch while […]