Winter Jeweltone Inspiration Shoot with Katelyn James

December 19, 2014

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I was inspired by what I know of a holiday gathering with lots of foooood! Food lovingly spread out around the table, full and lush on the table. So, hey, why not throw some grapes and apples in the centerpieces?! It was sort of a cornucopia inspiration here too! Overflowing food and table goodies! I really wanted to recreate the feel and essence of a holiday table! Don’t you just feel so cozy looking at that table? Like as if a fun gathering is about to happen?!

Usually in winter time, because it’s ‘off season’, I have only two or three weddings and just a few styled shoots, so there aren’t too many design opportunities for wintery cozy aesthetic. Shoots are the perfect time to do fun, unusual themes – and I really like to run with it! I try not to do repeat designs, otherwise I get bored easily!

This shoot was super fun – a jewel tone winter themed! Katelyn has asked me to style her workshop shoots, and this one was definitely a favorite, complete with snow! Okay, okay, it was actually 60′ out that day, but we can pretend!

I chose flowers that fit the color scheme and style — just loads of texture and bold color essentially…mixed with some wintery foliage.

2014-12-19_0008 2014-12-19_0007 artichokes on each place setting! How weird and so appropriate at the same time ;-) …. and magical snowy shots!! How adorable is that fur wrap?! 2014-12-19_0006 I’d been eying those sapphire blue chairs for a very long time, and was actually inspired to do a jewel tone shoot because they’re just SOOOoooo fabulous! Paisley and Jade always has such fun pieces! 2014-12-19_0004 2014-12-19_0003 How yummy does that cake look?! The flowers really pop here against the plain white cake! Fat Girl Cakes is a favorite of mine, for sure! 2014-12-19_0002 2014-12-19_0001

Vendor List
Photographer: Katelyn James Photography
Event Designer & Flowers: Amanda Veronee
Hair & Makeup: Emily Hudspeth
Cake: Fat Girl Cakes
Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero
Groom’s Attire & Faux Fur Wrap: Express
Prop or Furniture Rentals: Paisley and Jade
Dress Shop: Tiffany’s Bridal
Stationary, Calligraphy & Cake Topper: The Weekend Type
Treats: Wegmans
Stemware, Plates & Napkins: Crate & Barrell
Faux Snow: Target
Venue: Private Residence

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