Categories: Color Palettes
June 22, 2009 / Devon Pearce
Today, we’re featuring a handful of reader emails. One of my absolute favorite things about writing this blog is opening my inbox every day. As I’ve often said, I LOVE receiving emails from readers. I enjoy answering questions, giving my two cents (for whatever it’s worth!), and hearing about your fabulously creative ideas for your upcoming weddings. And, just as I love getting emails from readers, I’m always thrilled to receive emails from local wedding professionals.
William Grace, Senior Catering Sales Manager at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, is one such professional who always brightens my day. A few days ago, he sent over a few pictures from a recent wedding he executed. Here’s what he had to say…
From William…
“I recently did this wedding with a bride and groom [who were] afraid of color, since the murals on the walls of the Palladian Ballroom were so bold. So I designed this event from all angles to make sure that it “breathed” air into the room. Enjoy!”
Photos: Len DePas Photography
Florals: Allan Woods
Venue: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Design: William Grace
Thanks for sharing, William! If you’ve never visited the Omni Shoreham Hotel, I would urge you to check it out. Especially if you are able to work with William Grace — as you can see from these pictures, he really knows what he’s doing! William only does weddings at the Omni Shoreham, so you can be sure he will be incredibly attentive throughout your planning process and on your big day. Here’s another Omni Shoreham wedding we featured a few months ago.
More to come later today… including a very special announcement!
Tags: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Categories: Beauty & Fashion, Color Palettes, Little Ones, Planning & Ideas
January 20, 2009 / Devon Pearce
One look at the Obama girls and you can see that style runs in the family. The littlest Obama, Sasha, looks oh-so-pretty in this picture-perfect ensemble. Her white flower and brilliantly purple dress are simply adorable. And, if you are thinking of having little ones in your wedding, this would be just perfect for a 7 year-old flower girl!
Photos: Top Row – Sasha Obama (www.bet.com), White Flower Headband (J.Crew Crewcuts), Bottom Row – Girls’ Silk-Ruffle Pierre Top in Antique Purple (J.Crew Crewcuts), Cupcakes by Fancy Cakes by Leslie.
I am so excited to watch these sweet girls blossom into fashionable little young ladies over the next four years!
Tags: Fancy Cakes by Leslie > J.Crew Crewcuts
Categories: Color Palettes, Planning & Ideas
January 20, 2009 / Devon Pearce
I thought it would be fun to create an idea board around this very loving, incredibly romantic picture of President & Mrs. Obama. I see it as the a fun cocktail party hosted by the Obamas — filled with color and playfully elegant.
Photos: Top – Barack and Michelle Obama (www.politicalarticles.net); Invitation by Embellished Ink; Boutonniere (Martha Stewart Weddings); Bouquet by Janie Medley Floral
Categories: Big City Chic, Color Palettes
January 20, 2009 / Devon Pearce
As the 44th President takes office today, the new First Lady will be by his side, likely looking as elegant and put-together as ever. While this powerful couple radiates style at each and every public appearance, they also make it look so, well, easy.
On October 18, 2008, Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated their sixteenth wedding anniversary. In 1992 in Chicago, Illinois, the Obamas were married in a church ceremony and celebrated afterwards with an elegant, but not over-the-top, reception. Barack wore a white tie tuxedo, while Michelle looked gracefully beautiful in a white off-the-shoulder ballgown and cathedral-length veil. Michelle’s bridesmaids wore black.
If this effortlessly chic couple were to get married this year, their wedding would likely reflect their classic style and confident personalities. What an amazing D.C. wedding that would be! Here is a modern take on the Obama’s timeless wedding style…
Photos: Top Row – Barack and Michelle Obama (www.barackobamain08.com); Black & White Bouquet (Martha Stewart Weddings); Middle Row – White Cake (Kendall’s Cakes); Tux (Martha Stewart Weddings); Bottom Row – Invitation by Smock Paper (available at Just Paper and Tea); Dress by Oscar de la Renta (available at Hitched).
Tags: Hitched > Just Paper and Tea > Kendall's Cakes
