About a week ago, the styled shoot I directed was featured on Grey Likes Weddings.  As promised, here are more photos and details behind the shoot that took place in a loft in downtown Los Angeles.

{ Calligraphy Katrina designed the simply elegant invitation }

{ Our bride wore jewelry from Margaret Rowe Vintage Couture and
a hairpiece from the garment district in downtown LA – what a great find! }

{ The bride’s gown from Winnie Couture was an explosion of soft, billowy tulle }

{ Sunny from Susie Chhuor made our bride look timeless with her classic red lips and soft updo }

{ Enchanted Garden Floral Design created a romantic but edgy bouquet with cascading black feathers – love! }

{ Our black to white gradient ruffle cake, from Superfine Bakery, consisted of towers of frilly fondant }

{ The black peony is made entirely of sugar! }

{ I wanted the table to look romantically deconstructed — layers upon layers of different textured
fabric were used to create the perfect canvas for Enchanted Garden’s lush floral arrangements }

{ Swirly candlesticks tucked in between anemones, ranunculus, roses and hydrangea lined the table }

{ Wildflower Linens provided the gauzy chair treatments }

{ Calligraphy Katrina designed the menus that were topped off with a feather napkin treatment }

{ One of my favorite elements from the shoot was the mirrored charger plate -
I had Katrina write Bride and Groom in silver ink }

{ And you know I swooned over this black satin Prada shoes! }

For those of you interested in our Groom’s fashion –
he wore a suit from Express and a bow tie from Neiman Marcus.  I love the feather bout.

Vendors: Photographer: Krista Mason Photography, Event Planner: Kristeen LaBrot Events, Floral Designer: Enchanted Garden Floral Design, Dress Designer: Winnie Couture, Cake Designer: Superfine Bakery, Chair Coverings: Wildflower Linens, Calligrapher: Calligraphy Katrina and Maison du Papier, Makeup Artist: Susie Chhuor Professional Hair & Makeup, Jewelry: Margaret Rowe Vintage Couture

Marla of Fujiko’s Flowers sent me photos of a few Valentine’s Day arrangements she put together.  Even with the gloomy weather in Los Angeles, they helped brighten my day.

Nowadays we’re seeing succulents used in everything from wedding bouquets to cake toppers.  I am completely enamored with the look, especially when it’s juxtaposed with a hint of vintage charm.

Image from Jasmine Star

Image from Aisle Dash

Image from Aileen Tran

Image from John Partridge Photography

Image from Amelia Lyon