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Jen Huang Sonoma Workshop

Last month we had the opportunity to head up to Sonoma to speak at Jen Huang’s photography workshop. This was our second time being part of a workshop and it’s pretty outrageous how perfect they always are! Jen brings in great speakers and incredibly vendors and she always hosts her workshops in the most beautiful settings possible! Plus, her crew is always really fun to be around (and we eat like foodies whenever Jen’s in charge!). She’s hosting another workshop this November, which I’ll be speaking at again. If you haven’t ever attended one of her workshops, it is undeniably worth the investment! Outside of everything that you will learn and experience, you’ll also get to photograph the loveliest shoots ever. Here are the images from the Sonoma workshop, just to prove my point.

Be sure to check out all the wonderful vendors that make this so beautiful, and if you are interested in the workshop, you can find more details below as well!

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Megan’s Shoot
Venue: Private Estate, Sonoma // Dress: Jenny Packham via Gabriella New York // Hair & Makeup: Jess Wilcox // Bouquet & Arrangement: Fleurs de Fallon // Stationery: Velvet Raptor and Fat Orange Cat Studio

Angela & Luke’s Shoot
Venue: Private Estate, Sonoma // Dress: Winifred Bean // Hair & Makeup: Jess Wilcox // Belt: Hushed Commotion // Velvet Bowtie: Boutaugh // Groom’s Attire: JCrew // Bouquet, Boutonniere: Fleurs de Fallon

 

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Styled Shoot:

Florida Fashion | Behind the Scenes

A few months ago, I had the privilege of styling for one of my favorite film photographers, Ryan Ray. Because he’s based out of Texas, it made it that more exciting to finally meet him and get the chance to work together. We decided to rethink the format of an inspiration shoot and this time focus on fashion! We were so happy to hear that Mag Rouge selected our shoot as a feature in their newest issue, so you must head there to see their story (and the rest of the features–always such a beautiful publication!). Today on the blog, I thought it would be fun to share a little “behind the scenes” insight to get a perspective on how I go about styling these shoots!

The goal for this shoot was to show how you can have fun with your bridal party–and how much fashion can really add to the overall look of the big day. To give us some initial direction, I fell hard for the combination of blush pink, kelly green, and stripes of navy. It has a Florida vibe to it all, so to emphasize that feel, I thought that we’d find some ways to incorporate contrasting patterns, like our floral dress and stripes as well as pops of gold. Flamingos and pineapples in the stationery suite by Elaine of Paper Made Design added to that Florida concept and helped reinforce the relationship between the contrasting dresses. Our bridesmaids are decked out in last spring’s dresses from H&M (floral print), Nautica via Macy’s (striped), J. Crew (kelly green), and Zara (pink peplum). The groom is showing off a variety of fun combinations from H&M.

For wedding dresses, we headed off to The White Dress in Corona del Mar, where we borrowed a gorgeous Lazaro (the white) and Watters (the blush) dress. For extra style, went BIG on hair. Our hair stylist Dianna Lopez also used what’s normally a dress accessory by Renee Pawele and turned it into a show stopping hair piece. I die. The soft and romantic makeup by Amy Clarke works beautifully with the whole look. The lush florals by Nancy of Oak and the Owl include garden roses, peonies and touches of fresh mint–perfectly refreshing for a warm weather wedding.

I hope you love the look as much as we do. We’d love to know–would you ever consider something this daring for your bridal party?

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Photography: Ryan Ray // Styling: Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings // Flowers: Nancy of Oak and the Owl // Stationery: Elaine of Paper Made Design // Wedding Dresses: from The White Dress in Corona del Mar // Hair: Dianna Lopez // Make Up: Amy Clarke // Hair Accessories: Renee Pawele

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French Garden Inspiration

One of our Grey Collective members, Corrine of Fleurs collaborated with Mark Padgett Wedding Design to create a gorgeous French inspired garden wedding shoot that we are beyond excited to share with you today! Mark and Corrine have both been to Paris together twice, and you can’t help but notice the influence their travels had on this shoot. All of the touches of lavender, antique furniture, and soft colors make us feel like we’re visiting Provence! We especially love the sweet “Here Comes the Bride” hand held sign by Necia Odening at Umbrella Tree. Beautiful designs put together by Mark Padgett Wedding Design and all shot by Jake and Necia of The Collective Photographers.

Happy weekend, darlings!

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Resources and Vendors | Wedding Design & Groom’s styling: Mark Padgett Wedding Design // Photography: Jake + Necia, The Collective Photographers // Flowery: Fleurs // Venue: Dana Powers House & Garden // Vintage Rentals and Furniture: Embellish Vintage Rentals // Hair and Makeup: Queens Bees // Place Cards, Table number and signs: Necia Odening at Umbrella Tree // Bride’s Gown and Jewelry: Jennifer with Something Blue // Wedding Cake: The Cakery // Bridal Headpiece: LoBoheme // Models: Christine and Garrett Nelson

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Claire Pettibone & Atlanta Wedding Inspiration

Today we are beyond honored to share with you a gorgeous modern loft shoot which takes places at Ambient Plus Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. We are obsessed (who isn’t??) with Claire Pettibone, and this gown (from Kelly’s Closet) with a hint of subtle color is absolute perfection. And that cake? And the hair? We love it all!

Check out all the loveliness styled by Storybook Wedding Consulting and shot by Odalys Mendez Photography.

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Resources | Photographer: Odalys Mendez Photography // Caterer: Sun in my Belly // Event Planner: Storybook Wedding Consulting // Reception Venue: Ambient Plus Studios // Dress Store: Kelly’s Closet // Dress Designer: Claire Pettibone // Vintage Rentals: Four Inch Fold // Cake Designer: Sweet Sensations // Heirlooms and extras: Fragile Gifts // Makeup Artist: Linda Dupree

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Equestrian

It’s a well known fact that Lady Grey loves the south. Her family hails from sweet Georgia, so this equestrian inspired shoot, which took place at Plantation Farms in Byron, Georgia, is everything she dreams southern matrimony ought. We’re particularly fond of the horseshoe symbol of luck, which is particularly fitting for guests sending the bride and groom off with well wishes! And who doesn’t feel a desperate longing to have wreath laden horses roaming their reception?

Very special thanks to photographer Haley Sheffield for sharing her beautiful imagery with us!

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Photographer – Haley Sheffield // Venue/Floral – Plantation Farms | Byron, GA // Design – Bella Bee Designs // Paper – (Hand-calligraphed/painted invite, table menu, place-card holders) Ashley Buzzy of Buzzy Craftery | Atlanta, GA // Cake – LisaMae Cakes | Macon, GA // Hair – Nichole Mitchell of Signature Salon & Spa | Macon, GA // Make-up – Jennifer Horton Make-up | Macon, GA // Videographer – Dynes Media | Macon, GA // Dress – Antique Mall in Byron, GA + Plaid shirt from Department Store // Models – Jessica Frost Adams and husband, Taylor Adams.