Say It With A Picture - The Design Process

My dear readers, I hope you are enjoying your weekend. It's a little chilly here in Richmond and has been raining off and on all day, perfect blogging weather! I received an email recently from a reader (Hi there, Angela!) who was having a bit of a problem conveying her design ideas to her florist. My response: say it with a picture! They're worth a thousand words and will definitely ensure you and your team of vendors are on the same page. Inspiration boards are a key piece of our design process at Dawn Easter Events.

A floral design client getting married in May sent this picture as inspiration for their centerpieces. The bride liked the round fullness of this pomander. The chosen color scheme is shades of pink, gray and white.

Here is the design I came up with. The larger size emphasizes the fullness she wanted as well as incorporating a mix of flowers adds visual interest and texture. I think the mini calla lilies in the bottom of the vase round out the design rather nicely.

My clients were very happy with the mockup I presented today. I have a few other details up my sleeve to add a dash of pizzazz. Can't wait until the wedding! It's going to be beautiful. I'll be sure to post pictures.

Real Wedding Day Inspiration - Liara and Antonio Part1

Well hello there, dear readers! I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are ready for our next Real Wedding Day Inspiration. This beautiful wedding was shot by the one and only Elizabeth Messina of Kiss The Groom. Elizabeth's work is absolutely gorgeous and emotive. She has a way of capturing an image that seems to invoke a time gone by.(You can read our interview with her here.)Our lovely couple, NBA star Antonio McDyess and his lovely bride, Liara. Their destination wedding was held at the incredible Cuixmala in Mexico.
It's just something about the shoes that set the tone for the day.
I love how light and airy her bouquet feels.
You get the same feeling seeing her dress highlighted this way.
The stunning Liara
The dashing Antonio

The happy couple after their "I Do's"
See how the light and airy feeling has carried over to the tablescape?

Very soft and romantic

The lanterns are amazing and set just the right tone
The resort is gorgeous at night
The romance of this shot gets me every time.

The planner, Lisa Vorce of Oh How Charming! did a wonderful job pulling all of the details together. More of the incredible details later in the week! Be sure to let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment. What piece of this wedding would you use? How would you tweak it to make it your own?

Real Wedding Day Inspiration - Meredith and Chris

Happy Monday, dear readers! I am so excited to bring you the next installment of our Real Wedding Day Inspiration series. Today's wedding couple, Meredith and Chris of Chicago, was photographed by the incredibly talented, Paula and Mike Luna of lunaphoto. Being a true city wedding, the celebration was unique with a lunch reception at TRU followed by a nighttime dance party. I loved the sophisticated, chic design. Enjoy!
I adore these pumps, very smart.
The callas really bring the drama to this bouquet. The color is so rich amd deep. Notice how Meredith's makeup pallette echos the same richness.
The dapper groom, Chris
The bride all ready to go.
First glance meeting before the I Do's.
I included this shot of the city and restaurant because it paired nicely with the tone of the wedding. Plus that banquet's color is most striking!
Notice how the restaurant's decor and presentation flowed so smoothly; very modern and chic. The sentiments of the wedding are carried over in every detail. That attention to detail makes for an incredible experience.
Doesn't Meredith look as if she could have stepped out of a movie? Simply gorgeous.
Great shot capturing the energy and movement of the city.
Notice her minimalist approach to jewerly? Nothing is overdone to compete, less is more.
Love the engagement ring on the turntable. (Did you notice the size of that rock? Chris did a great job!)
Letting loose on the dance floor.
Capturing this shot in b&w, adds that touch of glamour. Her smile is so radiant.

Dreams - The Perfect Fit

I saw this picture by the incredibly talented Paula of lunaphoto and it spoke to me: simple and succinct. What dreams are you trying on?

We'll be back tomorrow with an incredible Real Wedding Day Inspiration wedding. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Real Wedding Day Inspiration - Kristin and Carlos

Happy Monday, dear readers! I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend with your families. The weather has finally warmed up and it is gorgeous here. This week's Real Wedding Day Inspiration is from the fabulous photography team, Jessica and Vanessa of Contemporary Portraits. Our couple, Kristin and Carlos, were married at the Lodge at Castle Hills in San Antonio, TX. I loved the natural setting of their celebration, both modern and rustic at the same time. I loved the their color pallette of creamy white, caramel mocha and soft green.
Our gorgeous couple, Kristin and Carlos. Jessica and Vanessa did an awesome job capturing the couple's first meeting before saying their I Do's.
The bride and her court getting ready.
The detailing of the back of Kristin's gown is incredible. It fits her perfectly!
The rustic setting is just picture perfect.
These pomanders and topiaries are just gorgeous; blending right in with the celebration's setting. Great choice, working with the venue and not against it.
I am in love with the color of the bridesmaid's dresses.
Notice how the bride's shoes match the ladies' dresses? Love that detail.
I bet they were playing Texas Hold'em.
Gorgeous shot of a couple in love. Great job ladies!

Real Wedding Day Inspiration - Toni and Cedric

Good morning dear readers! I hope you all had a great weekend. This week's Real Wedding Day Inspiration was photographed by the talented Gwendolyn Tundermann. The gorgeous Club Continental in Orange Park, Florida was the celebration's location.
The beautiful bride, Toni
The romantic rose brooch detail
The groom, Cedric
Isn't she the most precious flowergirl? Totally loving the little tiara in her hair.
Beautiful day for the ceremony
The color of these callas are amazing!
The happy couple and their court. Amazing ivy-covered walls, picture perfect.

Thanks for sharing, Gwen. Looking forward to seeing more of your work on our Real Wedding Day Inspiration Mondays!