Welcome to day 2 of the Indie Wed Inspired Creations Contest! The incredible team involved in today’s shoot created an amazing and beautiful idea, a ”Belles and Gents Bar”. Picture this: one day, wives crash an old-school gentlemen’s club bringing in big beautiful blooms and brightly colored details to freshen up the usual decor of cigars, highball glasses, aged scotches, and decanters. SQN Events stocked the bar with his and hers drinks (homebrews and sweet tea) from Femme du Coupe personalized by Courtney Callahan Paper and treats like chocolate-covered cigars and bourbon-infused brownies from truffle truffle. Fleur never disappoints with their stunning florals and these peony, ranunculus, and cotton arrangements are absolutely some of my favorites! Love this brilliant idea and beautiful photos by the wonderful Simply Jessie Photography!
The following vendors contributed to this styled shoot:
Stationery – Courtney Callahan Paper \ Flowers – Fleur \ Photography – Simply Jessie Photography \ Planning and design – SQN Events \ Sweets – truffle truffle \ Drinks – Femme du Coupe
*Courtney Callahan Paper, Fleur, Simply Jessie Photography, and SQN Events are members of the EAD Vendor Guide. To find vendors in your area, click here, or if you are a vendor interested in applying, click here.
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such a gorgeous display! love the paper details by Courtney Callahan (especially those cigar bands!) & the floral arrangements by Fleur. gorgeous!
Beautiful table, printables and especially florals from Fleur! They do amazing work!!
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Thank you for creating such a fun contest to be a participant in; we had such a fun life bringing our “Belles & Gents Bar” to life at Indie Wed!
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It looks so great! It was a very fun collaboration!
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Perfect display!
One thing viewers should also realize is that these photographs are from a live display they created at a big wedding show. There was so much going on around them that was out of their control and I think attests to each team’s skill and talent (especially with the photography) What you don’t see are the other booths next to, in front of, behind etc and all the people wandering about. Also, teams had a space limit and didn’t necessarily get to choose their location. And yet all the displays feel so calm and serene. Just wanted to give everyone a behind the scenes look at what all the teams had to work with. ;)
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Thank you so much for featuring! This was such a fun idea, truly open to all kinds of interpretation and design. It’s a very versatile concept, but we will admit, we love the soft colors and romantic touch! Hats off to a fabulous team!!!
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Wow what beautiful color scheme! I love the cotton poking through the imperfect shape of peony and hydrangea mix! Really beautiful!
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I know! That cotton was genius!
What a great twist on the signature cocktail! The flowers and cigars are fabulous!
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gorgeous! love the flowers and drinks in beverage dispensers!
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Thank you, Elaina!
Love it! Great job!
Gorgeous in every way! Decanters-as-vases are really pretty.
Love this concept. Customized and blended presentation to both “belles” and “gents”. Kudos to all the vendors!
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Thanks, Matt! Glad we found the right balance between masculine and feminine. That was our goal!
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With so much talent inspiring these lovelies it’s no wonder I want to go to this dreamy soiree!
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Such a compliment coming from you, Natalie! xoxo
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This is a brilliant concept, created perfectly and photographed beautifully!! I love that it combines the likes, interests and personality of a groom with the softness and elegance of a bride! Well done!! You have my vote!
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That’s exactly what we were striving for! Thank you, Jaclyn!
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I love the juxtaposition of the white bar with the old barrel. Just the right amount of rustic/modern, feminism/masculinity! Beautifully executed and the pictures showcase it perfectly. Great job team!
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Thank you! That was our goal!! xoxo
such a dapper concept with lovely details. loving the florals and paper details with that adorable color scheme. perfection!
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Thanks, Ellen! Love the word “dapper,” by the way!
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I LOVE this color combination… it’s soft and romantic, but rustic and rich… It’s gorgeous!!
These pictures are beautiful! I love the manliness of the barrel & cigars with the softer flowers and pastels! Perfection!
What a fabulous concept! Love all the details…especially the fun touches by Courtney Callahan Paper. She has such an eye!
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Simply Stunning!
Now this is something that could actually be incorporated at many different weddings in many different ways! If shabby chic isn’t the style of your wedding, modify the details accordingly. It’s a great concept that most certainly inspired many brides at Indie Wed, and isn’t that the point?!?
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Thank you, Stephanie! Great ideas for customizing this look for YOUR style!!
Simply lovely!
So pretty! Makes me excited for spring! :)
Love!
Lovely pictures; creative idea….great work, SQN !
Congratulations on yet another absolutely beautiful design from a very talented team! Love! Gorgeous!
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Thank you! It was a sheer joy to work with so many talented ladies!
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This is gorgeous! Great collaboration of brilliant creative minds! Great job everyone!
I love the juxtaposition between masculine and feminine details- beautiful!
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Exactly what we were going for! Thanks!
A beautiful display from an extremely talented team!
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Beautiful! Every detail is perfect!!
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Makes me thirsty! Beautiful work all.
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Such a pretty collaboration!
I was lucky enough to see this display in person and it was even more stunning up close. You ladies did an amazing job. Amongst the chaos of the show and all of the other displays, food, etc. going on around you this was a welcome step into calm and beauty. Nicely done!
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Thank you, Peggy! We were so happy you stopped by!
Really beautiful. A lot of talent on display here. I’m sure you have inspired newly engaged brides with some great ideas.
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Great work very unique and tasteful!
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So beautiful and such a fun concept. I love seeing new and creative ways to socialize and have fun together at weddings. Every details is delightfully thought through. Bravo!
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Thank you, Heather! xoxo
I wish my lovely wife, Martha, and I would have stumbled across this concept before our nuptials on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Wow! What a high compliment! Thank you!
beautiful combination of fresh colors! it makes me miss spring season!
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What a lovely display!
this is just gorgeous! beautiful classy display
Gorgeous!! Love this display! :)
What a gorgeous collaboration of styles! Such a unique look, it’s refreshing to see something different! Fabulous, great job to all involved in this!!
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Normally, I’m not a fan of ladies crashing a fellas’ night. (My girlfriend would have me head on a lance if I interrupted her weekly brunch with the girls.) But I will say that if it’s going to happen, this is the way to do it. I’m all for compromise and since I can still have my scotch and I can drink it in a nice-looking set up, everyone wins. Next stop – Brunch with the Girls.
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Thank you, David! We did have you in mind when we designed the concept. ;)
Great job! Beautiful work!
Love, Love, Love!!! What a talented collaboration!
I would love to have a drink at that adorable bar while staring longingly at those coral ranunculus. Beautiful display (as always when created by Fleur!) <3
We love the concept of this bar. Very romantic and sweet, rustic and charming and yet appeals not only to female but male sensibilities as well. The colors here are perfection!
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Thanks, Elan! We really wanted to create something that appealed to both men and women, and are so happy we achieved just that!
Love it! My favorite colors mixed with cocktails and yummy brownies and mini chocolate wedding cakes!
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I know! What could be better?!
love every detail!!
I want to get married again :( love everything about this!! Especially the paper designs!
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Love the juxtaposition of the masculine bar and beer with the fun and flirty additions. Great job!
So elegant and fun. Just beautiful!
Amazing display. Who doesn’t love whiskey with their chocolate truffles?
Beautiful!
Great job SQN!
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Pat – Perhaps doing something like this at your wedding in December will make it “the best one I’ve ever done!” (Per your request. LOL. Should also satisfy your dad’s sweet tooth!)
Absolutely beautiful! I would love to spend a day here!
This is absolutely stunning! Great job SQN!
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Thank you, Hailey! xoxo
Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Fantastic concept and lovely, perfect details.
These displays are gorgeous! Nice work!
simply beautiful and graceful displays – love love love!
So gorgeous!!
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Ahhhh, I love this! Fleur’s designs always make my heart go pitter-patter. Also, as a bride-to-be who’s a florist marrying a home brewer, I am totally stealing the idea of florals with beer bottles. YOINK!
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It’s not stealing! It is made for giving people inspiration to make it their own. So glad you love it!
i love it! it’s absolutely beautiful….and i’d love to get my hands on some of those bourbon brownies :)
Love it!
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Looks fantastic! A great representation of the work these talented vendors bring to every event!
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I love the idea of the wives prettying-up the gentleman’s club! Also, the flowers in the crystal vases are swoon-worthy! Gorgeous!!!
Looks beautiful.
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Such a creative and gorgeous setup – in love with the flowers!
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I absolutely love this concept. The barrel and homebrews are so creative and the use of scotch decanters for vases really blends it all together! Great job to all the vendors.
I love the whole concept! That barrel is so cool!
Such fantastic concept and execution! Beautiful work, as always =)
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I love the feminine/masculine concept! So perfectly executed on every single level. Gorgeous…
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That means so much coming from you, Hilary! xoxo
Such a nice balance. Delicious photos!
How unique and beautiful! Clean, crisp, and fresh, but still warm and romantic.
This is a brilliant concept and execution. It’s Beautiful, Luxurious and Artisan. Great job!!
Looks awesome.
Looks awesome
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Love! We had the privilege of having our booth right next to this wonderful SQN collection! I always love everything all of you wonderfully talented individuals do!
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xoxo Joshua! We can’t wait to see you today at Stan Mansion for the planner’s luncheon!
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Love the concept and the design!
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Beautiful!
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Love everything about this! The custom beers/drinks, feminine florals, and DELICIOUS truffles!! The aged barrel + goblets/decanters as vases is brilliant and the perfect combination :) Love!
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Thanks, Cheryl! I knew you and James would LOVE this!
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The concept is genius! Very well styled.
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Love this concept. So fresh & beautiful!
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I love the personal feel and originality! So beautiful!
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With all of the amazing talent behind this fabulous ”Belles and Gents Bar” theme, I am not surprised that it turned out so fabulous!!! I LOVE the pictures shown above. The pictures speak a 1000 words. Nice work everyone. You should feel so proud!!!
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Thank you, Brie!! If we had used a model, you know who would have done their makeup! We (heart) working with you! xoxo
Nice work, everything looks amazing.
Nice work ladies! The pictures are great, I especially like the “cigars”.
I “liked it” for sure!
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Looks gorgeous!
Absolutely lovely and inspiring. Beautiful job by Beth and all the vendors.
Love the juxtaposition of the romantic, elegant, and the rustic. So fantastic!
Absolutely fabulous beverage station, stunning
Beautiful! Wonderful job by Beth and everyone else!
Wonderful idea, Love the whiskey barrel. Feel like Savannah Georgia!
Love it. Perfect.
I love this!!! What a feast for the senses! BEAUTIFUL!
Beautiful job by Beth. Love it. Great.
Wonderful!
Looks awesome! Great concept and design, right down to all the fine details.
Love the design and wonderful idea!
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Love it Beth! Gorgeous!
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Slick concept, sweet execution. Great work comes when talent is brought together!
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LOVE the Belles & Gents Bar. The old fashioned crystal decanter with flowers juxtaposed with the old wooden bourbon barrel is genius.
LOVE IT !!!!
Absolutely beautiful! I love the classic look; definitely took the less-is-more approach to another level. Great job!
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So beautiful! Femme du Coupe is doing such gorgeous things!
Love this idea! Gorgeous!
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Love! You’re all so talented. :)
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Beautiful! Those garden roses are so lush!
I love this! The flowers are so lush and I think they did the feminine/masculine combination really well.
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Love it! The colors are great and the flowers are gorgeous!
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Just beautiful! I want to be at this party!
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This truly looks SOOO amazing. I am blown away by how gorgeous it looks! I love the theme and Beth did such a fabulous job styling for a vintage feel that is also exceptionally classy and so different from many of the “rustic” shoots we see. I always adore Fleur’s work and love how Courtney’s paper products bring it together. The booth looked phenomenal in person, but Jessie did a fabulous job using the light to her advantage and working around all the other elements to capture these beautiful photos!! The sweets from Truffle Truffle and the drink creations from Femme du Coupe were brilliant. I love the balance between bride and groom interests. It is by far my favorite!!
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Thank you SO much, Jenn! It really was a team effort are we are so thrilled with how it turned out. Even beyond our (very high!) expectations. :)
Lovely display! A great job as usual.