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Jen Huang Montecito Workshop

Our dear friend and very favorite photographer, Jen Huang, recently invited us to attend another one of her incredibly inspiring workshops! We had the opportunity to share with her attendees a little about publishing and what editors are looking for. Jen’s attendees always have the privilege of shooting with her as part of the workshop, and I can’t begin to tell you how lovely her shoots always are! Jen is hosting another workshop in March where we’ll be speakers again, so definitely consider attending if you are a photographer!

Today we’re showcasing this inspiring photo shoot inspired by the opulence of the renaissance! It has an old world feel all throughout! We especially adore the dress by Sarah Janks from the Lovely Bride shop in LA (seriously–go try this one on if you are looking for dresses!!!), the hair comb by Erica Elizabeth, the blooms by Kelly Kaufman Design, and those gorgeous cakes created by Enjoy Cupcakes.

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Here’s a lovely description about the inspiration behind the styling:

With every Jen Huang Workshop comes an exquisitely styled wedding shoot with a cohesive inspired concept. Inspired by the rich and romantic Italian renaissance period, this conceptual shoot celebrates the height of art and science in Europe. A decadent display of Limoges, gold rimmed glassware, antique metal trays, sumptuous fruits overlaid with peonies, a dramatic centerpiece and a plethora of sweets sits atop a heavy mahogany table surrounded by elegant embellished chairs. The model wears a lovely beaded blush Sarah Janks dress, barefoot and with a low neckline of course. Her elegant evening make up look is complimented by her bright golden curls, and her ever-faithful groom, decked in navy with a pop of magenta, is the perfect match.

Venue: Private Estate, Santa Barbara // Dress: Sarah Janks via Lovely Bride // Gold Hair Comb: Erica Elizabeth //Hair & Makeup: Jess Wilcox Hair and Makeup // Florals: Kelly Kaufman Design // Cakes & Cake Plates: Enjoy Cupcakes // Shoot Styling: Jen Huang Workshops
Papergoods: Plumbum Press // Shoes: Honey Girl // Suit: Groom’s own

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Thanksgiving Engagement

We are SO excited for Thanksgiving this week. To celebrate with you, we’re bringing you a Thanksgiving inspired engagement session full of unexpected details, a gorgeous (and well-styled couple), and the ideal Autumn location: lakeside in the Pacific Northwest. The super fab team of talents that produced this shoot includes photographer/designer Carina Skrobecki, photographer Kate Price, stylist Stacy Anderson and make-up artist Jen Price.

(And if you are still on the hunt for festive ideas, be sure to check out Grey Likes Baby, where our editor Brooke shares with you one of our family traditions that you just might want to steal!

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Photographer: Carina Skrobecki Photography and Kate Price Photography // Location:Rattlesnake Lake // Floral and Event Design: Stacy Anderson Design // Invitation Designer: Carina Skrobecki Design // Make-up: Jen Price
 

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Fall Dinner Party

As we head into Thanksgiving next week, we are getting you inspired for entertaining your guests. We’re featuring two gorgeous dinner parties today. First, is this chic garden dinner party features flowers by Kiana Underwood of Tulipina and shot by Angie Cao. The food styling is by Fanny Pan with prop styling by Lara Ritch. We love the mix of rustic wood with the graphic zebra chair and pops of berry florals. Those antique gold votives are a perfect accompaniment too. What a dreamy intimate Thanksgiving feast!

This weekend I’ll be researching new holiday recipes to make for the family. I can’t wait to linger over wine and candlelight with loved ones and reminisce about all there is to be thankful for.

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Photography by Angie Cao // Floral Design by Kiana Underwood of Tulipina // Food styling by Fanny Pan // Prop styling by Lara Ritch //

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Southern Weddings V5 Giveaway

The newest issue of Southern Weddings hits newsstands today and we can’t wait to get our hands on all of it’s delicious content! We’re sharing with you a sneak peek from one of the features shot by KT Merry and styled by David Arthur Fittin with planning by Lucia Paul Design. If you’d like to win a free copy, leave a comment and we’ll pick a winner on Friday!

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Photographer: KT Merry // Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab // Planning: Lucia Paul Design // Styling: David Arthur Fittin // Production Assistance: Be Inspired Public Relations // Flowers: 50Fifty Creative Services // Hair and Makeup: Melissa Conner // Locations: The Boca Raton Resort & Club and The Brazilian Court // Backdrop: Momental Designs // Invitation Suite and Paper Goods: Fig. 2 | Design Studio // Calligraphy: Meant to Be // Wedding Gown: Vera Wang from Ever After // Bridesmaid and Flower Girl Dresses: Lilly Pulitzer from C. Orrico // Groomswear: Polo Ralph Lauren // Custom Table Linens: Nuage Designs // Vintage Chairs: Circa Who // Table Rental: Niche Event Rental // White China: Taylor Rental Party Plus Naples // Dessert Stand: Lucia Paul Design // Specialty Desserts: Chocolate Pi // Cake PushPops: Cupcakes Couture of Manhattan Beach // Popsicles: Tropipops // Paper Pom Garland: Pom Love // Striped Candy Cups: Shop Sweet Lulu

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Elizabeth Messina & The Knot Cover EXCLUSIVE

How lucky are we??? Lady Grey is the first to share the cover of the latest issue of The Knot magazine shot by Elizabeth Messina at The Villa at Sunstone Winery. We’re also so honored to divulge a few exclusive images from the shoot, as well as quotes from Dolce Designs Studio and Editor in Chief, Carly Roney! We absolutely adore this team and are obsessed (obviously) with Elizabeth’s work! I scored a pre-release copy at The Knot party in New York and I poured over the entire issue on the flight home. There is so much great content in this new issue, so most definitely get your darling selves a copy.

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Editor in Chief, Carley Roney, shared with us her thoughts on this issue’s cover:

We’re honored to once again have Elizabeth Messina’s creative vision come to life for our Winter cover and fashion story. Through her unique vision and beautiful shoots, she continues to create gorgeous work. Take a sneak peek at some of our favorites and check out the whole story on The Knot 2012 Winter issue—on newsstands now.

Anna Rice, one of the owners of Sunstone Villa, had this to say about the shoot:

Elizabeth Messina has photographed both our villa and vineyard estate like no other photographer ever has. She captures a rawness that is unnoticed by the regular eye and turns it into pure elegance and beauty. Her creative and out of the box filter truly captures the natural beauty and glow unique to our property. The cover of The Knot winter issue takes my breath away–a beautiful girl in fine fabric surrounded by romantic flowers laying on our raw stone floor00what a mix of beauty!

One of the things Elizabeth Messina told us about this shoot was that it was shot entirely with natural light, all on film! If you’ve ever shot a cover feature before, you’d know that editors want to see their images in digital format as they are shot to guarantee a perfect image. We really think the huge risk of using natural light and film paid off! I want to hang the cover on my wall!

One of our other favorite quotes about the Knot cover comes to us from the floral designer, Dolce Design Studio:

Working with Elizabeth Messina is a creative experience of telling a story through visuals.  Her ability to capture the flowers freshness combined with the beauty of each venue is powerful.   Elizabeth’s use of eclectic pieces of furniture and art also speak dramatically through each shot.  A favorite for us with Elizabeth is how she takes the simplicity of our blooms – dalhias, garden rose, peonies and ranunculus – in singular form and creates an intensely romantic scene.  The blooms sometimes look as though they’ll pop off the page any second!

location the VILLA at SUNSTONE VINEYARDS // hair & makeup ERIN SKIPLEY // fashion stylist CATHERINE SHEPPARD // photographer ELIZABETH MESSINA // magazine THE KNOT // gown on cover by SAMUELLE COUTURE // floral designer DOLCE DESIGNS