Don’t Forget the Flower Girl!
Posted in inspiration, leeann by leeann
My four-year-old niece and flower girl, Brooke, is the ultimate girly girl.
(Image by Jonilyn Photography)
Brooke loves pinks, purples, flowers and butterflies. She loves to wear dresses and couldn’t wait to wear her “princess” flower girl dress and custom head band that she’d picked the colors for. For months, she asked her mother (my sister) if the wedding was coming up.
October 3, 2008 4 Comments
Hand Fasting and Other Ceremony Details
Posted in ceremony & reception, leeann, the planning process by leeann
My husband and I agreed that we wanted a quick yet meaningful wedding ceremony. We also wanted our guests to recognize it to be unique to us. Our wedding ceremony took place in a courtyard on a warm summer day so I knew that a “ten to fifteen-minute soap opera style ceremony” suited us just fine!
(Image courtesy of Jason Q Tran Photography)
October 3, 2008 3 Comments
LeeAnn’s Shabby Chic Decor
Posted in floral & decor, inspiration, leeann by leeann
Written by Kristin Brancaleone, owner of The Treasured Petal.
I’m delighted to share about the conceptualization of LeeAnn’s wedding florals. LeeAnn was the client of my dreams- she is crafty, creative, passionate and LOVES flowers which made it so easy and fun to collaborate with her along the way. Her wedding took place at the Ayres Hotel, which is exquisitely decorated with antique European furniture, crystal chandaliers, ornate rugs, and dramatic gold-framed portraits. There is a glamorous-but-slightly-worn vibe at the Ayres that lent itself perfectly to the cozy, feminine shabby chic look LeeAnn gravitated toward.
October 2, 2008 3 Comments
Rehearsal Dinner Photography
Posted in leeann, photography, rehearsal dinner by leeann
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” - Aaron Siskind.
That Mr. Siskind was a smart man! It’s true, the photos and the memories are the only parts of the big day that stick around after the candles burn out and the wine bottles are emptied. And most brides will agree; photography is a number one priority when it comes to the wedding day.
October 2, 2008 3 Comments
A Black and White Damask Bridal Shower Affair
Posted in bridal shower, leeann by leeann
I have always loved the whimsical and elegant look of damask prints. I didn’t quite know how it would fit into my vision for the wedding so I saved it all for the bridal shower. Yes, I couldn’t let go of the control of my shower which was hosted by my two sisters, Celine (my maid of honor) and Christine (my bridesmaid).
I assure you, they did not mind that I, the bridezilla, stepped in with special requests (*cough, *cough, I mean orders). I did however make it a point to cut costs where we could so it wasn’t THAT bad.
October 1, 2008 5 Comments
My Semi-DIY Projects
Posted in diy, leeann, stationery by leeann
I’m a big fan of the Food Network and enjoy watching “Semi-Home Made Cooking with Sandra Lee” where her “philosophy combines 70% ready-made products with 30% fresh.” Since I’m not very crafty I applied her motto toward my wedding projects since I knew I couldn’t do it all from scratch. Below are a few of my Semi-DIY projects that I tackled.
First were my wedding invitations and paper goods. I fell in love with and was inspired by White Aisle’s “Shanghai” design. I worked with a graphic artist to re-create the design with a few revisions. We made the background canvas a burnt/pumpkin orange and reversed the copy in white.
(Image courtesy of Jason Q Tran Photography)
October 1, 2008 1 Comment
A Crystal Extravaganza
Posted in cakes & catering, diy, inspiration, leeann, the planning process by leeann
Written by LeeAnn’s wedding coordinator, Paola Spagnoletti, owner of Just Chic Events:
There is nothing I love more than seeing a bride’s vision come together on her wedding day!! LeeAnn came to me 7 months prior to her 8/2 wedding date, and we hit it off immediately…..she had this gorgeous vision in her mind of an ivory, peach and pale green wedding, and wanted to infuse some of the Old World glamour that her venue, the Ayres Hotel exuded upon entrance.
Photo Credit: Jason Q. Tran Photography
September 30, 2008 5 Comments
Custom Made Is Where It’s At!
Posted in blogging, inspiration, leeann, the planning process by leeann
Nine months ago I had never heard of Etsy. However, I soon discovered Etsy was an online wonderland of all things custom made and unique. You can easily fall in love with a million items wedding and non-wedding related.
When I ran across Etsy vendor Myra Callan of “Twigs and Honey” there was a 2-3 week wait. Now with her ever growing popularity you’ll need to wait until late this year or even early 2009 to get a hold of her hand-made custom pieces!
My lovely hair piece.
(Image courtesy of Jonilyn Photography)
(Image courtesy of Jason Q Tran Photography)
September 30, 2008 11 Comments
Third Time’s a Charm!
Posted in inspiration, leeann by leeann
I am a Gemini. I can never make up my mind and it drives my husband nuts. Even when it comes to ordering a meal at a restaurant, I narrow down my choices to three dishes and order what sounds good at the moment the server arrives. And the cherry on top: I never like what I do order and end up eating off his plate.
When it came time to plan my wedding I felt that same pressure but I felt like my whole life depended on my decision on that one particular item! I second guessed the entire planning process which led me to three wedding gowns, three pairs of shoes, and three photographers. Thus the number three became my lucky number!
I bought my first wedding gown upon impulse (I’m the worst impulse shopper). It was an R-Mine Bridal Couture custom gown designed for a runway bridal show. It sat in my closet and I realized I never “loved” it when it came time to get alterations.
September 29, 2008 7 Comments
Introducing LeeAnn
Posted in blogging, leeann, southern california, the planning process, wedding profile by leeann
My name is LeeAnn and I’m a newlywed. I feel as if I’m a part of an anonymous online addiction meeting. I know this should not be taken lightly. But, I am addicted to all things wedding related. There, I said it!
Geoff and I were married August 2, 2008 at the Ayres Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California. It has been more than two months and I can’t stop reading wedding blogs!
(Image courtesy of Jason Q Tran Photography)
September 29, 2008 2 Comments
