Archive | September, 2010

melissa + jesse real wedding by f8 photography

f8 photography | the wedding planner | Hotel Arts

Melissa & Jesse met in school. Spend any time with these two and you can see the love they feel for each other and the joy they feel for life!They’re fun, adventurous and love to laugh. They also love to travel – anywhere that includes a beach or a spa and spent several weeks in Italy on their honeymoon. In their spare time they enjoy hiking, shopping and eating out. They’re cool and eclectic!

Their colour palette needed to be wild and fun and the overall feel needed to be eclectic but still elegant to properly reflect Melissa & Jesse’s personalities. The Wedding Planner decided to do colour blocking – 1/3 of the tables were teal, 1/3 in fuchsia and 1/3 in deep purple. They were tone on tone, with flowers, napkins and sashes on the chiavari chairs all in the same hue. All the guests thought it looked just like them! The invitations were fun & crazy and matched all of the wedding day printing.

vintage is back

Vintage is huge right now! From hair pieces to lace dresses to engagement rings, a call-back to previous eras is taking over. Everywhere I’m seeing vintage pieces that add a splash of juxtaposition in a modern wedding. Whilst on holidays, I wandered some lovely antique stores and came across astounding jewelry, including some wedding and engagement rings. And it hit me: what a brilliant idea. I’d never considered having a vintage wedding set or engagement ring. In my travels, I came across a gold and sapphire ring and was blown away by the timelessness of the piece, even though it was from the 1940’s. Diamond companies, such as Tacori or Hearts on Fire, are giving credit to the vintage eras, offering up styles that give a modern twist on vintage. Explore both avenues, the new and the old, and no matter what, look for that single piece that becomes an extension of yourself, that takes your breath away. Enjoy the hunt!

Thanks to the very talented Tara Whittaker from Tara Whittaker Photography for the stunning images!

FOR SALE | J Crew Wedding Dress

J Crew DRESS | Taryn

DESCRIPTION:

Check out the beautiful Taryn gown. It was worn for about an hour for a photo shoot and is in immaculate condition. See the J Crew description: A great new strapless silhouette that’s soft and romantic in floaty, to-the-floor silk chiffon, with a delicate crinkled texture (it drapes beautifully… on the body, so it’s incredibly flattering too). With a twisted bodice and a softly pleated empire waist, it’s perfect for weddings and warm-weather getaways. Back zip. A-line skirt. Fully lined. Falls to floor.ASKING PRICE: $274.99

COLOR: Dusty shale

STREET SIZE: 4

DRESS SIZE: 4

BUST: 34.5

WAIST: 27

HIPS: 37

HEIGHT: Bust to hem 54″

HEIGHT W/SHOES: Bust to hem 54″

CONDITION: New With Tags

CLEANING/PRESERVATION METHOD: Dry Clean

Location: CALGARY, Canada

Terms of Sale: plus cost of shipping via Canada Post; all sales final

Will Ship To: Canada & USA

Payment Methods Accepted: Paypal

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J Crew DRESS | Taryn
DESCRIPTION:Check out the beautiful Taryn gown. It was worn for about an hour for a photo shoot and is in immaculate condition. See the J Crew description: A great new strapless silhouette that’s soft and romantic in floaty, to-the-floor silk chiffon, with a delicate crinkled texture (it drapes beautifully… on the body, so it’s incredibly flattering too). With a twisted bodice and a softly pleated empire waist, it’s perfect for weddings and warm-weather getaways. Back zip. A-line skirt. Fully lined. Falls to floor.ASKING PRICE: $274.99
COLOR: Dusty shaleSTREET SIZE: 4DRESS SIZE: 4BUST: 34.5WAIST: 27HIPS: 37HEIGHT: Bust to hem 54″HEIGHT W/SHOES: Bust to hem 54″CONDITION: New With Tags
CLEANING/PRESERVATION METHOD: Dry CleanLocation: CALGARY, CanadaTerms of Sale: plus cost of shipping via Canada Post; all sales finalWill Ship To: Canada & USAPayment Methods Accepted: Paypal
Email Seller