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Tropical in the Desert Editorial

Photos by Valorie Darling

This editorial was inspired by how art and color can bring vivacity into any atmosphere, including a desert abyss. The team, led by Sarah Kay Love, loved how the colorful dynamic and tropical charm in the fashion, tabletop and florals perfectly juxtaposed a barren landscape. Stylist Gabrielle Hurwitz and florist Avant Garde Floral Studio showcased that with the right elements, the desert could come to life in full force. See all the vibrance and fabulous design in these stunning images by Valorie Darling.

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Photography: Valorie Darling // Art Direction + Production: Sarah Kay Love // Stylist: Gabrielle Hurwitz // Florist: Avant Garde Floral Studio // Paper Goods + Invitations: Foil and Ink // Video: Carly of Good Vibe Media // Wedding Dress: Lee Petra Grebenau // Bridal Boutique: SPINA Bride // Model: Ali Daniels and Jim Daniels // Hair: Bryanna Casey of Eleven Collective Agency // Makeup: Molly Bardon Gerdes of Eleven Collective Agency // Cakes and Desserts: Sweet Dee’s Bakeshop // Rental Company: Tremaine Events // Palm Plates: Lux by Eros // Earrings: Ranjana Khan // Shoes: Casadei // Clutch: Anthropologie // Ring Box: The Mrs. Box

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Romantic Romanesque Styled Shoot

featuring Betsy Blue Photography

Ok. So we are totally smitten with all the romantic details in this workshop created and captured by Betsy Blue Photography in Oregons’s lush wine country at Villa Catalana Cellars. Gorgeous floral and styling by Kaleb Norman James Design with paper by Bespoke Strokes. Read on for design details and inspiration directly from the source!

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Nestled in the hills of Oregon’s lush wine country, there sits an estate appearing to drop straight out of the countryside of Catalonia, Spain. Statues, stone masonry, ponds, pergolas, archways, sky-touching Italian cypress, vine-wrapped pillars, olive trees, stone steps leading from one garden sanctuary to the next. Villa Catalana Cellars is simply divine. Lusciously layered old roses and grape vines wind around every pillar, while tendrils of green vines emerge out of each stone crevasse, stretching towards unending sunshine and rain from above.

This private estate magnetized Betsy Blue Photography into hosting a private fine art film workshop, customized for one of her mentoring clients. Discussions of film and lighting nuances were held across the lush 14-acres, surrounded by Mediterranean gardens rich in unique flora. Kaleb Norman James styled a velvety table cascading with light-infused blooms along with multiple flatlays spread out in magnificent order with drama and simple romance alike…all richly fragranced with hints of Europe.

Betsy’s dedication to her mentoring clients is evident in the attention she gives to customizing each private workshop to her client’s brand style and business needs, giving them knowledge along with a rich gallery to walk away with that symbolized the culmination of months of study, practice and hard work.

Workshop Host & Mentor: Betsy Blue Photography // Floral & Styling: Kaleb Norman James Design // Paperie: Bespoke Strokes // Venue: Villa Catalana Cellars // MUAH: Janice Moon // Rentals: St James Rentals // Linens: La Tavola Linens // Gown: Pronovias // Dress Shop: The Dress Theory // Suiting: ASOS // Shoes: Gucci // Styling surface: Locust Collection // Rentals: Crown Linen Designs // Ring box: The Mrs Box

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Midsummer Night’s Dream Fantasy Editorial

If there was ever a time that we were truly seeking all the beauty to be found NOW IS IT. This stunning ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ editorial is filled with all the fanciful beauty that Elizabeth Gopal of Eastmade Event Co. is known for. We’re obsessing over the bountiful spring garden vibes, paired the more abstract fashion trends of New York City and the way it’s brought to life through amazing vendors like florist La Fleur du Jour with makeup by Stacie Ford Weddings and hair by Hair by LT , gowns by Marchesa, accessories by Jennifer Behr , calligraphy by Shotgunning for Love and cake by Fleur and Flour. Enjoy it all in these stunning images by Catherine Threlkeld captured at Sophie Kaye Photography Workshop—we know we are.

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Photography: Catherine Threlkeld // Creative Direction/Styling: Eastmade Event Co // Florals: La Fleur du Jour // Makeup: Stacie Ford Weddings // Hair: Hair by LT // Gowns: Marchesa // Accessories: Jennifer Behr // Rings: Victor Barbone Jewelry // Calligraphy: Shotgunning for Love // Cake: Fleur and Flour // Models: Ashley Harris, Klaudie Kovac and Tsubasa Watanabe // Ring Box: The Mrs. Box

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Paris Elopement Editorial

featuring Wike Zijlstra Photography

Paris is always a good idea—and we can’t wait for that good idea to be a possibility again. But, until then, this gorgeous inspiration shoot from Wike Zijlstra Photography and Michelle Wever Photography will have to do. Taking a cue from the backdrop of the city, the team employed a palette that includes beige with golden accents with accents of dusty pink and a crisp green. The gorgeous elopement scenes are captured at the Petit Palais—with the giant, gold door, Jardin du Tuileries for some garden vibes and ended with a champagne at Le Louvre. Florals are by The Bridal Blush with stationery by Leintjes and the gown is NOYA by Riki Dalal. Take in all the sights and scenes of Paris in these stunning images!

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Organization: Wike Zijlstra Photography & Michelle Wever Photography // Concept & Photography: Wike Zijlstra Photography // Floral Design: The Bridal Blush // Stationery: Leintjes // Dress: NOYA by Riki Dalal via La Bella Blanca // Make-up & Hair: Onorina Jomir Beauty // Couple: Stephanie Klaver & Martin van Dongen // Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes // Wedding rings: Marcel Vermeulen // Suit: ROKA // Hair piece: SIBO Designs

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Pink Blossoms editorial

Jennifer Hodder Photography

Spring is happening and we are so here for it. The pink blossoms at Paynters Fruit Market orchard set the tone for this shoot from Jennifer Hodder Photography. Bold florals are by FleuRich Creations with details including adorable table settings by Birch Bar + Co. and it’s all captured in glowing springtime light by Jennifer Hodder Photography.