As soon as I met with Sarah I knew we were going to have an amazing time working together. Not only is she a super fun person, her wedding style was right up my alley! Vintage 1920′s, minus the flapper. Sarah said she didn’t want her guests to think they had to show up wearing derby hats, which I loved. In essence, capture the era, minus the fashion. Sarah’s colors were cream, dark eggplant and shades of grey with hints of silver…

Sarah’s invitation goes on the list of my favorites from 2011. With foil stamping, laser cutting, a custom map and vintage photograph from Santa Barbara, it was truly a sight to behold.

The invitation itself was silver foiled, which looked so amazing on the charcoal paper we used. The map was hand drawn by Sarah’s aunt! Stunning with such amazing details!

The image on Sarah’s reply card, was an actual vintage photo taken at one of Santa Barbara’s beautiful beaches.

Custom stamps completed the look of this glamorous invitation suite. In addition to the invitation, I also designed table numbers, menus, thank you notes, and bridesmaid invitations for Sarah.

Invitation and paper designs by Zenadia Design.

Board Credits – Top Row: Aaron Delesie, The Nichols Photography via 100 Layer Cake, Gabe Aceves for Uplyte Events, Bottom Row: Junebug, Jayne Taylor Millinery, Gabe Aceves

A festive color palette accented with brightly colored china.

Image Credits – Top Row: Michelle Rago, Dress Design Decor, Tara Leigh for JL Designs, Middle Row: Carla Ten Eyck for Jubilee Events, Design Lovely, The Nichols via SMP, Bottom Row: Michelle Rago, Carla Ten Eyck for Jubilee Events (middle and right)

In our first round of color predicitions for 2011, bright colors such as hot pink, bright red and orange get a toned down look for a warmer, more classic approach.

Image Credits – Top Row: la nuit blanche, Kris Atomic via This is Glamorous, This is Glamorous, Middle Row: A Glamorous Little Side Project, Christian Louboutin, la nuit blanche, Bottom Row: Flick, Oh Fashion Model, One Girl

Inspired by the top left image, this palette combines glamour with vintage garden party. A look perfect for Spring, Fall, or Winter in California.

Image Credits – Top Row: LA Times, Jennifer Skog, Vogue Middle Row: MSW, SMP, SMP Bottom Row: Custom Event Group, Brandon Kidd, The Nichols Blog

Image Credits:

top row: My Marrakesh, JL Designs via Green Wedding Shoes, Martha Stewart middle row: Snippet and Ink, Inspired By This, Max Wanger via 100 Layer Cake bottom row: Project Wedding, SMP, Jessica Johnston

Featured Invitation: Carmen by Zenadia Design

Image credits:

Invitation and photography copyright Zenadia Design.

1-3 Joy de Vivre, 4 Jennifer Dery via 100 Layer Cake, 5 Martha Stewart, 6-7 Jeffrey Neal Photography, 8 Style Me Pretty, 9 Erin Hearts Court, 10-11 Erin Swift, 12 Martha Stewart, 13 Steve Depino, 14-15 The Bride’s Cafe, 16 The Back Porch Studio,

Featured Invitation: Carmen, by Zenadia Design

Image Credits:
top row: Style Me Pretty, Brides.com, Brides.com middle row: A Blake Photography, MS Weddings, Olivia Oberlin bottom row: The Knot, Zenadia Design, Brides Bouquet

Well Emily was kind enough to send me the images from her special day and when I saw them I was in complete awe. Every detail was taken care of and the pictures are absolutely stunning and heartfelt.

Captured by the talented BinaryFlips, here is part I for you of this stunning celebration.

Vendors:
Ceremony & Reception: Harkness Mansion CT
Photography: BinaryFlips Photography
Hair & Makeup: Rob & Rivers Salon & Spa
Dress: Precious Memories
Flowers: Elizabeth Zemetis, Blush Floral Design
Catering: Cloud Nine Catering

I am completely in love with this set of images.

How incredibly sweet is this picture? Talk about capturing a moment.

love love LOVE this picture!

So much more to come!! Stay tuned for part II.

Image Credits:
top row: Duet Weddings, Heather Forsythe via Snippet and Ink, Martha Stewart middle row: Oh How Charming, Bandelle Blog, Sugar Love via Snippet and Ink bottom row: Alfred Angelo, Brides.com, Martha Stewart

A few reception ideas
- A fun way to incorporate the silver into your reception decor would be to use vintage silver pitchers or other silver wares. You could put flowers in them, or just group them together.

- I’ve always loved elegant candelabras. These could go on dinner tables, or around the room for a romantic candle light effect.

- Placing a flower, or small arrangement at each place setting helps to decorate the table and make each setting a little special.

Image Credits:
Board
top row: Brides.com, The Knot, Brides.com
middle row: Alfred Angelo, Artfool, Zenadia Design
bottom row: Michelle Rago, Brides.com, Aaron Delesie
3 Reception Images
All via Oh How Charming