Colorado Springs Wedding From Rising Moon Video
March 19th. 2010 by Eddye | 5 commentsIt’s just about that time of year for us to ever-so-daintily step up onto our soap box and begin shaking our pretty little fists toward the skies … imploring you to hire a professional cinematographer to record your once-in-a-lifetime wedding day moments. It IS, you know. Once ~ in a lifetime moments. With wedding film in hand, you will re-live those goosebumps over and over again. No doubt about it.
But first, before we go there ~ here’s a bit about Jennifer and Andrew’s beautiful day …
photography courtesy of Studio JK Photography
from Mike & Summer at Rising Moon Video …
Jennifer and Andrew were married on a beautiful, warm sunny day in September at the Garden of the God’s Club in Colorado Springs. Jenny grew up hiking the trails of Garden of the God’s and always envisioned having her wedding amidst the stunning red rocks with Pike’s Peak towering over the majestic scenery in the background. You couldn’t ask for a more heavenly backdrop. Jenny and Andrew looked gorgeous, from the glimmery details on her gown to the end of the coattails on his jacket. Andrew wanted privacy for their ‘first meeting’ so we kept our distance, capturing their emotions as Jenny’s father slowly walked her across the wide open field to where Andrew stood waiting. Even from so far away, the love in their hearts shown all around them, as a nervous Andrew practiced his first dance moves with his soon-to-be bride. As the ceremony approached, the skies began to look threatening, although it seemed as if the clouds parted right over the ceremony site and we shockingly didn’t see a drop of rain. The ceremony was absolutely breathtaking, filled with love, faith, passion and beauty. The copper bridesmaid’s dresses worked perfectly with the orange and purple bridesmaids bouquets, and the moss-covered cross was a sign of the faith and love these two hold for each other. The intricate details on the cake matched the elegance of the day to a T and was equally delicious! (what can I say – we always try to sneak a piece during dancing when no one’s looking) Andrew’s family and friends made the long leap across the pond from England to be with them on their wedding day, and the reception was filled with a nice mix of cultures and music. Things got a little heated during the ‘Brits vs. Yanks’ karaoke sing-off competition, but luckily no one was hurt – except maybe their ears! Totally kidding. Nothing says goodnight like a sparkler send-off, and it was an awesome end to a exceptional day that we were so lucky to be a part of. Congrats to Jenny and Andrew!
Now ~ back to the subject at hand. Wedding films. There is simply no better way to convince you that it’s vital for you to include a cinematographer in your panel of experts than to show you! Five minutes of goosebumps and happy tears from Mike and Summer at Rising Moon Video …
(don’t forget to click play, then pause, allow the film to load for a bit, then play)
Convinced you, didn’t they!?! Goosebumps all the way!
Our thanks to Joe and Joyce at Studio JK Photography and to Mike and Summer at Rising Moon Video for sharing these stunning memories of Jennifer and Andrew’s wedding!
Caribbean Wedding In Viequez From Hurwitz Photography
March 18th. 2010 by Eddye | 13 commentsAs we said yesterday, when our brides share a bit about who they are, how they came about choosing their wedding venue and other planning details of the day … well, it just makes it SO much more personal! Today’s featured LBB photographers, Hurwitz Photography asked Nicole and Ryan to fill us in on their amazing day …
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Eeeek! Where do I begin?
How we met? Ryan and I met the during my first few weeks of law school, down in Tucson. He was the upper-classman, and he used to flirt with me by offering study aids and tips. Everyone was on to him when they saw us whispering in the library during Finals. I have to admit, it was pretty cute.
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Why Vieques? I am Puerto Rican, and it has always been a huge part of who I am. I am so proud of my cultural heritage, and the fact that Ryan appreciates that part of me is so amazing. About 4 months before he proposed to me, we took our first trip to the Puerto Rico together. I go back every year, but we had never taken a trip out there together. He wanted to meet my whole family, and see the beautiful island that had a hold of my heart even all the way out in Arizona. We went during the holiday season, and there was nothing cuter (or funnier) than watching a room full of my crazy, loud Puerto Rican family dancing and singing and trying to talk to Ryan. He speaks very, very little Spanish.
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While we were there, I decided to take him to a special little island- the island of Vieques, a few miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. I had visited a few times as a child, but due to the Navy occupation of Vieques- it wasn’t that fun of a place to vacation. But, in 2003 the island was freed of Navy occupation, and now there was the whole undiscovered, and unspoiled tropical island for us to enjoy!
Well, Ryan and I fell in love with it. It is truly Paradise Lost. One afternoon, while sitting on the beach (which we had all to ourselves), we decided that we wanted to share the happiness and beauty that we felt with our family and friends. We knew we would get married on Vieques. It was the perfect combination- a place that we discovered together, and yet still a place connected to Puerto Rico.
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Shortly after we visited, the island was written up in Travel and Leisure, NY Times, and several other publications for it’s stunning beauty- and hailed as one of the last untouched islands that was within reach.
Planning a wedding on a 20 mile by 7 mile small island was not without its challenges. There was one hair dresser on the island. There are no real grocery stores, and there are only 2 gas stations. When rental cars sell out- your guests are out of luck. And speaking of transportation, all of our guests would have to first fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and then either take a 2 hour long ferry boat ride, or a small 8-person prop jet to the island. But, we were so lucky…50 guests made the journey out to celebrate our marriage with us. We celebrated by hosting a whole week of wedding festivities with everyone.
We were lucky ~ yes, I had all of these beautiful images and visions in my head about what kind of wedding I wanted, but really, how could we go wrong with the stunning backdrops the island had to offer? We had help planning with a woman living on the island, and so despite the major limitations and few resources on the island, we were able to bring all of my SMP inspirations to Vieques! You should have seen my luggage- I swear half of what was in there were prints and pictures of inspiration! I hadn’t met any of these “vendors” before, and had to wait until I got there to show them what I had in mind. But, I have to say that I was so impressed- my cake especially turned out so beautifully!
One of my husband’s major requirements for our wedding was that he be allowed to wear sandals! So, a beach wedding was in order. The day before our wedding, my husband and I took some time by ourselves, and drove out to the beach. We kept walking along the sand, until we found a spot that felt right. It was so special to select that little spot of sand that we were going to stand at and become husband and wife. It was one of my favorite memories.
We rented out an absolutely amazing private villa overlooking the ocean for our wedding reception. We have never even been close to anything of this magnitude before. The backyard lent itself well to a tented, outdoor reception, complete with our DIY lanterns and lots and lots of twinkling white lights. We had tiki torches light the pathway for our guests, as there was no real other lighting as the sun set. It was so amazing to dance with my new husband and my father surrounded by all of the people I love one one side, and the Atlantic ocean on another.
I was so determined to have a tent filled with white paper lanterns at my wedding. Little did we know what a project that was going to be! I spent the morning and day of our wedding getting pampered, and getting ready. My poor husband, and his poor groomsmen spent the WHOLE day under the sweltering June Caribbean sun hanging a million paper lanterns with fishing wire to our tent! My new husband was up against the clock and he told me later that he only had about 20 minutes to get ready for the wedding! Had I known it would be that miserable, I wouldn’t have let them do it! But, it was so beautiful, and made me really happy to see.
Our wedding was so amazing, and of course we will remember and treasure it forever. But, I think we most enjoyed being able to share “our” island with everyone, and creating those lasting memories with each person there. I think our wedding in Puerto Rico really made Ryan feel so a part of my culture. And that makes my heart truly happy.
Oh wow!! Congratulations Nicole and Ryan on a spectacular celebration! And thank you, thank you, thank you to Michelle & Harrison Hurwitz for capturing ~ and sharing ~ the beauty!
click here for the entire wedding gallery
June 20th, 2009 wedding in Vieques Island, Puerto Rico from Hurwitz Photography. Reception & Rehearsal Dinner – Punta Marineau Villa on the new W Resort residential grounds. Wedding Ceremony – Sun Bay. Event Planner – Sandy Malone of Weddings in Vieques
DIY Love At The Old Field Vineyards In Southold, New York
March 17th. 2010 by Eddye | 15 comments
We love, love, love, love it when we receive the story of not only the who … but the why and how … behind the photographs that are submitted for features on Style Me Pretty. Most of the time ~ the images alone do a pretty fine job of telling the tale ~ we see the style, the smiles, the little touches that brides and grooms sprinkle throughout their wedding celebration ~ but when we get more detailed info to boot ~ well, we kind of feel like we’ve hit the jackpot!
And so, without further ado, today’s featured wedding from Dave Robbins Photography!
Vanessa & Ethan, July 9th, 2009 ~ Wedding @ The Old Field Vineyards, Southold, NY …
How we met:
We actually met in middle school… yes, middle school. We became friends at 12 years old… dated for one month at 14 years old… and finally began dating again at 17. We have the same values, interests, and sense of humor, so it was pretty easy to stay together, even though we attended two different art schools for college. We’ve always marveled at how lucky we are to have each other. Our wedding was our celebration of 12 years together.
How he proposed:
We always knew we’d be married some day. In the meantime, after college, we started our own business shooting other people’s weddings. We found the Old Field Vineyards years ago, and began to visit it frequently every summer… always telling Ros (the owner) that we would get married there eventually. A few days before my birthday, in April 2008, we were sitting in our backyard together eating chips and salsa. I was in pajamas, sitting down next to Ethan, and I turned to reach for another chip but the bowl was gone! Not paying attention to what was going on, I noticed he had teared up… I thought something was wrong! Until I realized there was a box in my lap… I don’t think there was ever a question or an answer …
The Wedding:
I was so excited that we were really ready to have our own wedding! Old Field was the first thing we booked… and our photographer was the second. Since both of us are photographers (weddings by v&e), it was really one of the most important decisions we had to make. I had seen Dave Robbins’ work in magazines and had immediately fallen in love with his warm, unique, and somewhat quirky style. Once we met him it was a done deal. He was extremely relaxed, professional, and overall just really nice. His portfolio was extraordinary.
Our Guest Book:
I didn’t really want a traditional guest book. I wanted a record of our guests in photographs. We decided to create a “photo-studio” where people could click off their own photographs and write messages to us. I teach full time and the custodians at my school let me have an old slate chalkboard. We propped the chalkboard up by a large tree with the vineyard as the backdrop. Two of my students (who had just graduated) stood by one of our cameras on a tri-pod to man the station and hand out the wireless remote. Ethan set up all of the equipment before our ceremony.
Wedding Design & Planning:
Ethan created most of our wedding! I designed it and came up with the ideas, and he became the hands behind it. He reclaims lumber from storm-damaged trees and mills the wood into tables. Our altar table was the most beautiful organic slab table that we now use as our coffee table. He created two thick slab tables for the coffee tables in the lounge area of our tent. Ethan also made signs that pointed guests towards various happenings on the property. My favorite sign was the lov&e sign (with the v&e) inside of a heart. This has become the idea behind the new logo we are now working on for our own photography business (weddings by v&e)!
Escort cards: We designed the escort card table with the help of our florist, Victoria, who was also amazing! We printed the escort cards at home and Ethan collected the sticks that they stood on. Ethan’s father whittled each stick in order for them to stand up in the bed of moss. My Uncle Michael and my father helped string gauzy curtains over fishing line for a backdrop to the escort cards.
We have amazing family and friends, plus vendors that really went above and beyond for us. We drove to the property two days before the wedding in a U-haul packed full of everything from tables, to pillows, to lighting, to fishing poles! Kristy Homan from (Classic Party Rentals in Watermill) was able to bring furniture in early, giving us time to work out the final floor plan under the tent.
Ethan and I enjoy being on the beach, playing croquet, and fishing ~ so we set up croquet, horseshoes, and fishing poles on the beach next to Adirondack chairs for guests to enjoy. Some friends even brought wiffle ball. The fishing was a huge hit with our guests!
We didn’t want to do the cake-cutting ceremony, and Miche Bacher (Sacred Sweets) made the most incredible cakes we just couldn’t decide on one. I had always wanted a few cakes and lots of mini cakes and cookies instead… I loved the idea of a bakery styled table for dessert. She created the most beautiful table full of mini-cheesecakes, red velvet cupcakes, carrot cake cupcakes, outstanding cookies, and three small wedding cakes (including my favorites… chocolate cake with peanut-butter mousse and dulce de leche AND a vanilla coconut cake with passion fruit filling). I think the dessert was one of the most memorable parts of the whole day. Ethan and I skipped the line and went behind the table of desserts. Dave caught a photo of Ethan actually feeding me some cake, and then we stood there and served dessert to each guest. Ethan was cutting the slices of cake, and I was pointing out what each item was to everyone… it was really fun and completely spontaneous. We were ridiculously happy. (One of my favorite photos of the back of my dress is us standing behind this table with the guests on line in the background)
The most impressive thing that Ethan created for our wedding was our “bridal suite”. I mentioned one day how great it would be if I had a place to change at the end of the night… somewhere that had a full-length mirror and lighting. He milled wood and created a bridal suite that could be easily put together on site the day before. We used IKEA curtains and an IKEA mirror inside, along with a table (that he had made) and carnival lights surrounding an antiqued mirrored star lantern. One of my favorite photographs is us standing inside the opening… just our silhouettes.
My favorite things about the Old Field Vineyards ~ the family that owns it is one of the sweetest most relaxed we’ve ever met. They are kind, sincere, and completely unpretentious. The property is “authentic” to the north fork of Long Island. It is rustic … the buildings are original and it has been in the family for five generations. The owners are also all about sustainable farming and even have biodegradable cups made from corn in their tasting room. You have everything beautiful about the north fork in one location… a vineyard, large old trees, old barns and chicken coops (including the chickens and roosters), and a beautiful beach with views of Shelter Island.
At the end of the night we drove off in our U-haul… exhausted and elated. Our lovely friends and family met us in the morning back at the vineyard to help clean up, re-pack the van and head home!
See Vanessa & Ethan’s complete wedding gallery from Dave Robbins Photography here!
Event Planner: The bride along with her family! Day of Coordinator: Vanessa’s Aunt Annie, Photographer: Dave Robbins Photography, Floral Designer: Victoria of Designs By Ahn, Cake Designer: Miche Bacher at Sacred Sweets, Caterer: Pete Ambrose at Food For Forks (I would also consider him a day-of coordinator… his team made everything run so smoothly!), Event Rentals: Classic Party Rentals (Kristy Homan), Invitations/Menus/Placecards: Designed by the bride (Invitations were printed at Lion in the Sun), Hair: Tommy Sipala and Katie Murphy from Monet Salon in Northport, Make-up: Sally Duvall, Wedding Dress: Junko Yoshioka from Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, Band: Arcadia (Lead Singer: Gus St. Angelo), Tent: Sperry Tents, Hair flower: Twigs and Honey, Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang, Shoes: J.Crew, Slab furniture, signs and outdoor “bridal suite” created by the groom, Weddings by V&E
Twigs & Honey and Vera Wang are members of our Look Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.
Summer Wedding At Casa Real At Ruby Hill Winery
March 16th. 2010 by Eddye | 10 commentsJeena and Brian were married at the beautiful Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in a multi-cultural celebration of their love for one another. Their event designer and planners at Amazáe have shared a few of the gorgeous shots from the day …
images courtesy of photography by leah
from Crystal at Amazáe Special Events …..
Jeena and Brian were one of the sweetest couples. We had a great time with their colors and desire to meld Eastern and Western cultures. With Jeena’s Indian culture and Brian’s Korean descent, we tried to reflect this as much as possible in the day’s events, decor and details.
There was a traditional Indian ceremony in a nontraditional mandap created outside in the middle of Casa Real’s sun garden. Cocktail hour was held in the Amber room where guests were greeted with a huge display of hors d’oeuvres, and cocktail table floral displays with figurines representing Jeena and Brian’s ethnicity. Folks then entered into the grand salon for the dinner reception, which was transformed into an intimate, elegant, and energetic environment. It was great working with all the vendors to create Jeena and Brian’s successful wedding day.
Thank you SO much to Crystal and Jeena & Brian for sharing the day! To see more of their amazing day, please click here to see the entire photo gallery!
Also, our thanks to Photography by Leah for sharing the lovely images.
Ceremony and Reception Location: Casa Real At Ruby Hill Winery, Photography: Photography by Leah, Cinematography: Alumiere, Event Design & Planning: Amazáe Special Events, Flowers: Nicole Ha Designs, Hair and Make-up: Lux Image Agency, Bakery: Masses Pastries, Lighting and Drapery: Enhanced Lighting and Design, Rentals: Hartmann Studios Invitations: Cards de Luxe
Wedding Inspiration ~ Firebird Ballet From Docuvitae
March 15th. 2010 by Eddye | 11 commentsEvery single time we think about writing shorter features … so that we can feature more weddings from our LBB members … we get so mesmerized in the images that bam! We don’t know how to stop. So when Laura or Rebecca at Docuvitae send us one of their weddings, well, quite simply, it’s a lost cause. We simply can’t narrow it down …
Ahhhhh…. but I digress …
from Rebecca at Docuvitae …
Kirsten and Jonas were married on July 11th , 2009, at the Central Library in Los Angeles, CA. The ceremony took place in the stunning Maguire Gardens, a Los Angeles landmark built in 1926, followed by their reception across the way at the well-known LA eatery and wine bar, Café Pinot.
Kirsten, a retired professional dancer, found her design inspiration from the classic Firebird Ballet. Deep violets, reds and oranges of the Firebird popped beautifully from the lush summer greenery of the library gardens. Kelly Demaray, of Demaray Events, and florist Kristin Brancaleone of The Treasured Petal did a spectacular job of making Kirsten’s vision come to life in such an elegant and way.
Kirsten’s dear friend, Suss Cousins, owner and founder of the famous Suss Design knitting shop and knit clothing line, hand-knit the groom and groomsmen’s ties and bridesmaid’s shawls to illustrate the Firebird color palette as well.
About the photography, from Rebecca:
Kelly Demaray, Kirsten and Jonas’ wedding planner, introduced the couple to Docuvitae’s work right away when they described their wedding photography goals. Jonas received an MA from the PhD program in Visual Studies at UC Irvine with emphasis on the History of Photography and has extremely high standards of photography. When I first met with Jonas, we had a great time ‘geeking out’ together about the history of photography and various artists. I was beyond excited when they booked me to shoot their wedding and knew I could really be an artist while documenting their day. Above all, Kirsten and Jonas wanted authenticity and art in their photography, which is the backbone of Docuvitae’s approach. I was so inspired going into the wedding day that I even borrowed some of Laura Kleinhenz’s (Docuvitae’s owner and founder) classic vintage film cameras to work with in addition to my own. I think I had about seven different cameras around my neck at one point. Kirsten even made me stop photographing her getting ready in order to take her own snapshot of me with the cameras! Kirsten and Jonas were a treat to work with and are a fantastic couple. Kirsten’s smile and energy will light up any room and Jonas has a thoughtfulness and kindness about him that will make anyone feel comfortable. They are simply wonderful!
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There are even more exquisite photos from Kirsten and Jonas’ spectacular day in their photo gallery {here}.
Congrats and a huge thanks to all!
Photography: Rebecca Rotenberg for Docuvitae Photography, Coordinator – Kelly Demaray, Florist -The Treasured Petal, Invitations - Flush Designs, Venue – Café Pinot, Wedding party ties and shawls – Suss Design
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