Lemon Lime

July 10th, 2009

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There’s nothing so simple and pretty as a bowl of lemon and limes.

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I love this cluster of limes and key limes.

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The styling of this shot is so pretty…

Images from top: 1. Ericka McConnell 2. Jim Franco 3. James Carriere

Roadside Photography

July 9th, 2009

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I discovered Roadside Photography through another blog (though, I can’t remember which) and I’ve been obsessed with this diner photo for a few weeks. I love the color gradation of the chairs.

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A hot pink sign, turquoise sky, and vintage typography? Yes, please.

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I love this tableau with four coffee mugs.

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The skycab series? Divine.

You can check out more of Roadside Photography at their etsy’s shop here.

Estate: Camino Cielo

July 8th, 2009

Up in the mountains of Santa Barbara is an estate called Camino Cielo. The property features stunning views of the ocean and the city of Santa Barbara.

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The property also features a stunning edgeless pool which is in the center of the reception area. Available for weddings, the estate call also be rented for overnight accommodations and sleeps 10.

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There are a various locations that would make for stunning ceremony area.

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Some notes: Weddings can be booked 6 months in advance. Maximum capacity is 300 guests, shuttles are required for guest transportation. All rentals, such as tables/chairs/linen/china would need to be brought in. Additional lighting is suggested, there is power on site (though you may need a generator depending on what you’re planning). You can have amplified music and there is no curfew. Candles are allowed, but only in glass and not on the ground (LED is strongly encouraged). Bathrooms for guests must be brought in. There is a getting ready area and indoor bathroom avaliable for the bride. Pricing starts at $8000 for 100 guests. Contact Ronit at ronit@worldshare.net for more information or visit the website here.

Shoepick

July 7th, 2009

oscardelarental_weddingshoeI’m madly in love with these yellow heels. By Oscar de la Renta and on SALE here.

Monique Lhuillier Sample Sale

July 7th, 2009

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Shoesday

July 7th, 2009

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I’m kind of obsessed with these shoes. The color is fabulous. Photo by Lisa Lefkowitz.

Inspiration Board #29: Garden Party

July 6th, 2009

This board was inspired by the clean and modern table in the bottom row styled by Portland Mitchell. I love the color of the glassware used to set the table and simple succulent and olive centerpieces. I picture this wedding taking place in a garden, with purple wisteria overhead,  and large pots of hydrangea below. The mood for this wedding is garden-y, but with a modern twist.

garden_purpleDescription: clean, modern, garden, party, touches of purple, succulents

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. One Love Photo 2. Frances Janisch 3. via Martha Stewart 3. Vallentyne Photography {Row 2} 1. via Sweet Paul 2. Helen Norman 3. unknown 4. Anna Williams {Row 3} 1. Vallentyne Photography 2. Portland Mitchell 3. Meg Smith

BBQ & Happy 4th of July!

July 3rd, 2009

Since tomorrow is the fourth, and this is the inaugural “foodie Friday” I thought a BBQ menu would be so very apropos.

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This would definitely be my ideal setting for a casual, but oh so pretty BBQ.

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And this is my idea of a burger. Caramelized onions, soft cheese and a nice toasted bun. Yes, please.

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A refreshing slice of watermelon for dessert…

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And, oh yes, libations.

Images from top: 1. Miki Duisterhof 2. Ellen Silverman 3. Wendell T. Webber 4. Delesie

Estate: Casa das Palmas

July 2nd, 2009

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Casa das Palmas is a new estate located just outside the exclusive Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara and is very close to Hendry’s beach. The property allows weddings and can sleep up to 10 people.

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The estate features mature palm trees, pool, tennis court, fireplaces, and gourmet kitchen.

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The estate can accommodate up to 200 guests for a wedding.

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Ceremony can be held in the front yard which features even more palm trees and a gorgeous, Spanish style arcade.

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Some notes: Shuttle service for guests is required. Music must be off at 10pm. A catering kitchen needs to be brought in along with all the rentals like tables/chairs/china/linen. Some additional lighting is recommend, there is power avaliable. You may use the tennis court for an event, but there must put down some type of flooring. Candles are allowed in glass. Music must be off by 10pm and they prefer DJs only. For more information email ronit@worldshare.net or visit the website here for more information.

Spotlight: Barnaby Draper Studios

July 1st, 2009

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Barnaby is a recent photographer who relocated from New York to Santa Barbara. His background is in fashion and music photography. And his work as a wedding photographer has the same polish and elegance of a high fashion shoot.

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I love the sweetness of this photo.

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I love how the blurriness of this photo really captures the effect of the lighting.

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This bride is so happy and the light is gorgeous. Barnaby is available for travel worldwide and also offers videography. You can visit his website here and his blog here.

Real Wedding- Part Two

June 30th, 2009

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This is the 56′ long table. Since we had only three long tables, we selected three colors of silk to denote the different tables instead of doing a table name. This table was setup on the home’s bocce ball court.

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The table setup was very dramatic. I love the 1942 chairs we used from Town & Country Event Rentals.

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My favorite table, though, was the purple table. It was 80′ long and featured one custom linen that fit the whole table.

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The finished succulent place card.

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The blackboard seating chart.

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The cluster of Chinese lanterns above the dance floor.

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The stunning dance floor/pool cover was so romantic for first dance.

All photos by Harper Smith Photography.


Oh So Beautiful Paper

June 30th, 2009

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I forgot to mention this last week, but  Oh So Beautiful Paper is featuring a Save the Date giveaway. You can check out details here. Contest ends July 3rd!

Real Wedding- Part One

June 30th, 2009

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First up the lovely couple. I love the light in this photo.

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The bride wore a lovely Carolina Herrera dress.

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And the bridesmaids, all 12 of them, yes 12, wore adorable JCrew dresses that featured pockets!

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This was by far the largest bridal party I’ve worked with. When I lined them up for the ceremony I had serious Madeline flashbacks (you know that kid’s book?)

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The ring bearer, Pepper. This was seriously the best behaved dog I’ve met.

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The bride’s bouquet by Curly Willow featured parrot tulips, oncidium orchids, blueperum and maidenhair fern.

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Since there were so many of bridesmaids, I suggest they carry a simple poesy of mango calla lilies tied with a burnt orange ribbon.

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Pepper didn’t join the processional, but instead delivered the rings when called by the maid of honor at the right moment. Seriously, the best behaved dog ever.

All photos by Harper Smith Photography.

Real Wedding featured on Snippet & Ink

June 29th, 2009

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Remember the sneak peek of a real wedding I posted a few weeks ago? Well the wedding is up today on Snippet & Ink. Go check it out, right here!

Also you can see the behind the scenes posts here, here, here, here and here. I’ll post more photos of this real wedding tomorrow.

Photo by Harper Smith Photography.

Inspiration Board #28: Red & Orange

June 29th, 2009

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I’ve been obsessed with the sleeve photo by Jason Frank Rothenberg (dress by Issac Mizarhi) and I thought now would be the perfect time for a bright board appropriate for summertime. I picture this wedding with bowls or oranges mixed with vases of ranunculus and red candles for centerpieces.

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Description: Red, orange, summertime, retro touches

Images from top to bottom, left to right: {Row 1} 1. Thibault Jeanson 2. Alexandra Grablewski 3. Michele Waite 4. Meg Smith {Row 2} 1. Hector Sanchez 2. France Ruffenach 3. Shelly Kroeger 4. Mel Barlow {Row 3} 1. Molly Fitzsimmons 2. Victoria Pearson 3.  Jason Frank Rothenberg