I was so excited when Elizabeth from Bridal Bliss invited me to take part in a styled shoot for Portland Bride & Groom Magazine.  The overall look to achieve was "Winter wonderland meets Ralph Lauren".  Think warm, cozy, hot chocolate, tartan, whites & creams.  They chose a blackwatch plaid pattern that instantly made my happy– it was the pattern of my grade school uniform and totally has a special place in my heart.  My husband, our siblings, and some of my very best friends attended that school together, so reminders like this stir up plenty of wonderful memories!  Also? It's so preppy and fun, and I haven't used plaid in a design in a long time.  See more of this shoot here: http://portlandbrideandgroom.com/2014/12/reception-style-wine-spirit/ (and of course you can see it in print if you pick up the latest issue of the magazine!)

Eeeek!  It never gets old seeing my work in print.  I'm so grateful to Katie from Gather Event Planning for inviting me to take part in this gorgeous spread in the newest issue of Oregon Bride Magazine. 

"Super glam, super clean. Gold, mint and blush." Yes, please!  Alex at Luxe Event Productions was speaking my language when he explained the overall concept for a Spring styled shoot taking place at Union/Pine.  I had been in love with that color palette and had some gorgeous papers in the perfect shades that I knew would photograph really well.  I love so many things about styled shoots but my favorite is that I get to try new things and test out interesting layouts and concepts that could potentially work for a future couple. Check out the full the feature on Fab You Bliss!

Photographer: Atelier Pictures // Makeup Artist: Aimee J’Adore // Cake Designer: Artisan Cake Company// Equipment Rentals: Barclay Events // Floral Designer: Botanica Floral Design // Dress Store: Fabulous Affordable Bridal // Jewelry: Independent stylist at Stella and Dot // Coordination, Styling & Design: Luxe Event Productions // Caterer: My Bartender // Invitation Designer: Paper Bloom // Reception Venue:Union Pine // Drapes: West Coast Drape

By now you know I love participating in styled shoots (with professionals I love to work with, of course). Lane' at Something Borrowed contacted me about providing paper goods for an "elegant garden" styled shoot– she was going for an elegant, timeless and classic look with more neutral/earthy colors (navy, cream, some gold and brown).  I had recently been researching vintage botanical prints for a client, and thought that would be a fun way to incorporate some color but still keeping the overall feel neutral by adding a wood engraved overlay. To see the full shoot and other amazing photos from  Jamie Rae Photo on Style Me Pretty, go here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/oregon-weddings/silverton/2014/06/19/elegant-garden-wedding-inspiration/

Photography: Jamie Rae Photo | Styling: Lane' Of Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals | Floral Design:Swoon Floral Design | Wedding Dress: CR Boggs | Cake: Rosy Cakes | Stationery: Paper Bloom | Hair And Make Up: Face Body Beauty | Pies: Pacific Pie Co | Rentals: Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals | Wedding Venue: Oregon Garden Resort

This shoot with Petalos and Erich McVey was definitely one of my favorites (wait, don't I say that about every shoot? Maybe it's true– I work with some amazing people around here!)  Stephanie from Petalos had a vision: soft pastels, watercolor details, natural surroundings, and two gorgeous brides. I loved helping bring it all to life. Here's the link to our feature on Style Me Pretty, and the lovely list of professionals involved is below.

Photography: Erich McVey Photography / Cinematography: Black Label Films / Photo Shoot Location:Bridal Veil Lakes in Hubbard, Oregon / Floral Design, Event Design + Custom Floral Necklace: PETALOS / Styling: Amy Allen / Desserts: Serious Business Pastries / Invitations + Paper Goods: Paper Bloom / Chairs, Linens + Other Rentals: The Party Place / Vintage Accessories: Something Borrowed / Velvet Couch + Green Desk: A & B Creative / Wedding Dresses: Lazaro “3004″ + Tara Keely “2210″ via AniA Collection / Headpiece + Bridal Cap: Emily Riggs Bridal / Black Silk Harem Pants: Anthropologie / Bandeau: Free People / Green Silk Tie:Harding & Wilson / Hair + Makeup: Terrie Reece

I'm so excited to share images (thanks to Jennifer Fujikawa Photography) from a gorgeous Winter shoot I created paper goods for that was featured on Green Wedding Shoes.   I've always loved kraft paper, and wanted to use it here but dress it up a little, so it didn't feel too rustic. Pairing it with white and soft gray paper, and a nice hand written font and wreath graphic felt like the way to achieve that.  Thanks to Shauna from J29 Events for inviting me to take part!  Some of my favorite shots are below and of course you'll want to see all the photos here: http://greenweddingshoes.com/timeless-winter-wedding-inspiration/
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photography: Jennifer Fujikawa Photography // florals: Bella Bloom Florals // styling + coordination: j29 events // makeup:Jein King // wedding dress, veil + shawl: Marisol Aparicio // bar tending: Mint and Mirth // videography: Moving Picture Weddings // invitations: Paper Bloom // rentals: Something Borrowed Portland // venue: Dancing Bears Cabin // rentals (chairs): The Party Place // cake: Simply Sweets by Jen // jewelry: Kassab Jewelers

A few months ago, Mandi from Champagne Wedding Coordination asked if I would contribute to the table design they were putting together for the next issue of Portland Bride & Groom magazine.  The theme was "Upcycled Brew" and we immediately agreed on what I would contribute– wood goods engraved on a beautiful dark brown walnut wood! I was so happy with the results and think they photographed so nicely with the bright colors going on in the rest of the tablescape. Here's just a couple quick shots of the spread!

Wood & Paper Goods: Paper Bloom
Coordination: Champagne Wedding Coordination
Floral: Anna Mara Floral Design
Rentals: The Party Place
Food & Drinks: Culinary Artistry

Happy Halloween!  Today I'm looking back at the fabulous photos by Jessica Hill Photography from this Halloween-themed shoot put together by Champagne Wedding Coordination for Style Unveiled.  Black chandeliers, purple metallics, pumpkin placecard holders, black lace, and a full styled candy bar– need I say more?  My fave photos are below, the rest can be seen here at Style Unveiled!

I'm a BIG fan of metallic colors, and always love the chance to find new ways to incorporate them into paper goods.  If you know me, you know I'm a tad obsessed with laser cutting & engraving– so when the idea came about for a styled shoot that incorporated bronze metallic, I immediately started researching what type of bronze material could be cut. Enter flexibrass!  I used it for the couple's names to be hung above the dessert table, and an inverted option for a styled vignette near the guestbook table. For the paper suite, I added stripes using metallic paint for a fun and inexpensive way to add some shine.  Below are a few of my favorite shots (thanks to the lovely Brittany Lauren), but for more of this winter industrial goodness be sure to check out the full feature over on Style Me Pretty.

Photography: Brittany Lauren Photography / Venue: Union Pine in Portland, Oregon / Coordination + Styling: Champagne Wedding Coordination / Floral Design: Dalia’s Fine Designs / Stationery: Paper Bloom / Desserts: The Candy Buffet / Patio Lighting : Barclay Event Rentals / Rentals: Westcoast Event Productions, Inc. (plates, glasses, silverware) / Cement Vases : Petalos Design / Wood Table Top: West Elm / Dress + Hairpiece: Sarah Seven / Jewelry: Elizabeth Perry Collections / Hair: Nicholas Scott Salon / Makeup: Nic Martini Makeup Artistry

Last year, I worked on a super cool photoshoot with the lovely Stephanie Major of Petalos. The ideas this woman comes up with always amaze me, so when she simply told me the theme of the shoot she was planning– plaid and leather– I asked no questions and was totally on board.   It was already an exciting shoot, but then she asked my younger sister and her boyfriend to model. Even better!  The list of amazing professionals involved is below the photos (shot by another amazing talent, Bryan Rupp Photography).  To see the full feature on Style Me Pretty, go here!

Photography: Bryan Rupp Photography
Event Planning, Floral + Event Design: Petalos
Wardrobe Styling: Amy Allen
Invitations: Paper Bloom
Rentals: The Party Place
Vintage Rentals: Something Borrowed 
Hair + Makeup: Terri Reece (terri_reece@hotmail.com)
Bow Tie: Harding & Wilson