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Modern Art Deco Wedding Inspiration

As a midweek pick me up, we’ve decided to share with you a really great wedding idea that has some really fun and fresh elements that might inspire you! put together by Portland based A&B Creative and shot by Tara Leigh! I love the fun bright colors, the champagne saucers, the zipper tied bouquet, gold lined stationery, and unique florals! Super fun!

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Photography: Tara Leigh, Styling and design by Rebekah Carey McNall owner of A&B Creative, Bride’s Dress: Laundry by Shelli Segal, Bride’s Shoes: Shiekh, , Floral Design by A & B Creative, Cake: Market of Choice, design by A & B Creative, Invitations and paper products, “Te Amo” print by: Fresh Frances Fine Stationary “Smoochas Gracias” print by: L2 Design Collective, Yellow Paper Straws and Tissue Fans by: Shop Sweet Lulu, All table items and furniture are vintage and available for rent from A & B Creative, Guest Book-“Fortune Telling Birthday Book”- Chronicle Books, Church Venue: Oakgrove Church, Reception Site: Private Residence in Salem, OR, Bride’s “Mrs.” Necklace, Bride’s Belt: Jasper & Jeera via Antropologie, Bride’s Tights: Express, Bride’s Sweater: JCREW, Bridesmaid’s Dress: What Comes Around Goes Around for Anthropologie, Bridesmaid’s Sweater: Moth, via Anthropologie, Bridesmaid’s Tights: Hue, Bridesmaid’s Shoes: Everybody by B. Z. Moda, Bridesmaid’s Necklaces: Forever 21, All men’s shirts, pants, ties and jackets: various vintage, Groom’s Shirt: Calvin Klein, Flower Girl Dress and Shoes: Old Navy, Flower Girl Tights and jacket: Target

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Punch Drunk Love Part Two

We had sooooo many beautiful images from our Punch Drunk Love wedding shoot that I styled for the new issue of Southern Weddings Magazine, that we couldn’t resist a double post! If you haven’t seen the first feature with all of our vendors, you can head here!

I still love love love the idea of a fun afternoon cake and punch reception with casual romance that’s still very stylish and fashionable while absolutely affordable. Here are lots more of our shoot with images by Bradeon Flynn, styling by Summer Watkins and Cortnie Purdy, and stationery by MaeMae Paperie.

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Want some ideas for punch recipes? Snake Oil Cocktails recommend these pairings for us:

Peachtree Road Punch:
Grilled peaches, pomegranate molasses, peach bitters, lemon water, and old potrero rye, garnish with candied peach.

Tennessee Punch:
Mint-Vanilla Bean Lemonade, No 3 Gin, Sauvignon Blanc, garnish with mint sprig.

Porch Swing Punch:
Homemade Sun Tea, Kanon Vodka, fresh pressed Meyer lemon, pickled lemon rind for garnish.

LOVE those headpieces by Lo Boheme and that calligraphy by Nancy Hopkins!

Can’t get enough??? Check out the behind the scenes video by Max and Molly Films.

Southern Weddings Magazine Photo Shoot from Max And Molly Films on Vimeo.

Styled Shoot:

Punch Drunk Love Part One

Sometime last spring, the editors of Southern Weddings Magazine asked me to put together a “Southern by Design” shoot to be featured in their 4th issue. In talking with the editors, they asked us to re-imagine the very southern classic “Cake and Punch” reception. I wrangled my darling/uber talented friend, Cortnie of Canvas and Canopy to help me style a beautiful shoot at Condor’s Nest Ranch! FILM photographer, Braedon Flynn brought his rad skills to the table and we had an absolute blast putting together a party that is both chic and totally doable! (Think of all the money you’ll save with a cake and punch reception instead of chicken and steak!)

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For our sassy afternoon reception, we selected a short Marchesa gown from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon. For our Kate Middleton inspired headpieces, we enlisted Lo Boheme for custom pieces that added so much personality and spunk! Our hair and make up artist, Kacee Geoffroy helped us accomplish a fresh look with modern pops of color! We completed the looks with gorgeous jewelry created and provided by Noaki Jewelry.

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maemae paperie stationery

Our Punch Drunk Love stationery was by MaeMae Paperie. The Gilly suite will be available to purchase when her new collection launches next week! Love those bright colors!

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We nabbed really lovely furniture rentals from Urban Barn in Escondido.

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Old mismatch forks were dipped in paint and we sourced tons of vintage punch bowls and cups from thrift stores! The punch cups served as place cards with calligraphy by Nancy Hopkins. The beautiful cakes were by Erica O’Brien with that ADORABLE “We’ll Have Our Cake and Eat It Too” cake server by Monkeys Always Look (who offers custom design AAAAND has a line coming out with Anthropologie very soon!).

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We have so much more to share with you! Check back in later today for lots more images, a behind the scenes video AND some really fun recipes created just for us by Snake Oil Cocktails!

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Romantic Wine Country Bridal Shoot

It’s Friday! (As if you need me to tell you, right?).

Today we’ve got a really special feature. First off, images shot of film, which is always a treat. Second, a gorgeous day after bridal shoot that has me weak in the knees, thanks to photographer Danielle Fletcher (who is a double threat with her styling skills as well!). Third, we’ve also got some beautiful insight from Nina, the bride, about how wonderful a day after session can be. Let’s enjoy, shall we?

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Advice from the Bride, Nina: Shooting the day after bridal shoot was simply amazing. On your wedding day your running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to talk to family, all your guests, remembering to feed yourself and so on. Although we loved our wedding photos, being able to take time and be relaxed and really enjoy each other’s company during a shoot was truly amazing, and it also helped to have an amazing photographer like Danielle. The pictures that I received from Danielle I will cherish forever as if they were the photos from my actual wedding day. I would recommend to every couple to take the opportunity to do this kind of shoot.

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California Vendors that made this shoot gorgeous:

Bridal Headpiece: Nan Winters, Shoes: Hey Lady, Venue: Garden Valley Ranch, Petaluma CA, Flowers: Fleurs de Fallon, Dress: Lazaro, and Hair and Makeup: Misty Artistry,

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Jazz Age Lawn Party

When I spied these photos by one of our new Grey Collective member, Trent Bailey, I knew it was an absolute must share! These images are taken from the annual Jazz Age Lawn Party hosted on Governor’s Island in New York. Seeing all the fun made me think how much fun it might be to host a jazz inspired shower or engagement party! You can serve up St. Germain cocktails and invite everyone to bring their own picnics! So much fun!

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