So in love

Iv decided to change up my blog a bit. It will some times be reflections of my many moods. Today I was thinking about what love means to me and the images it conjures up. I've been single for a long time and have been in love a few times over the years. Each of my loves have brought new wisdom, strength and yes sorrow to my life. I'm lucky to have been in love and loved. Xoxo these are images I feel bring love to my heart

Images courtesy of Pinterest

Pretty Pink Blooms

Spring in the Fall

     Fall is barely beginning in California,  but I'm longing for beautiful florals and gold rimmed china.  My mind is always six months ahead of everyone else.  Bridal is a business that looks to the future.  In my mind it is May and the spring flowers are all in bloom

all images via pinterest

  Vera Wang Fall 2013

I do love a beautiful Vera Gown... But, I know not everyone can afford a actual Vera Wang from the Vera Wang store.  These are a few of my favorites from the Fall 2013 collection

black and white

Black wedding gowns are still going strong.  Unlike other colors, black never goes out of fashion...

so chic

love to vacation like this

Bohemian black and white

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Ally and Mark's wedding at Strawberry Farms 

Ally wore a gown by Winnie Couture and the Diana belt by Enzoani

images taken by Blair Nicole Photography

this is Ally's favorite image of her wedding day

what amazing flowers by I Do Designs

 

 Found provided the details for this gorgeous wedding

The team that made it all happen:

Photography: Me and my awesome 2nd shooter , Tracy! - Blair Nicole Photography
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Strawberry Farms (Irvine, CA)
Vintage rentals : Found
Event planner/coordinator: Allison Cooper/Rock Weddings
Floral Designer: I Do Designs
Cake Designer / Bakery : French’s Pastry Bakery
DJ : Ovation Entertainment
Officiant : Pastor Christopher Torres
Dress Boutique / Stylist : Hope Stanley at Mary Me Bridal
Videographer: Clyde Bessey
Cookie bag stickers & reception thank you cards : Free printables from The Wedding Chicks
Ceremony wine box : Etsy seller EngravingWiz
Statement necklace : Francesca’s Collections

My true happiness (who i am)

     I have always been a very visual person.  I can still recall the peach Gloria Vanderbilt jeans and the sheer plaid shirt I wore to my grade school field trip.  And how can I ever forget the green Kenzo skirt that I wore once to school and never wore again.  Let's face it, when you are visual, you see the world a little differently.  I studied History for 4 years, only to switch my major to film.  It wasn't a big leap, its all story telling.  After college, marriage, three children and divorce, I found my true happiness is in Bridal and Styling for Photographers.  Not really a big leap.  I am a story teller by nature.

this is my dream dress

I so would have rocked a bee~hive



this is how I want to look when I break down in Europe



Glamorous and Elegant Backyard Wedding

I was so thrilled when Gloria contacted me about this shoot, featured in The Wedding Chicks.  I worked with Gloria once before on a Rat Pack themed bridal shoot and found her to be a breath of fresh air.  Gloria requested a gown that would capture the beauty of the gardens.  I truly feel the gown did just that ......xoxox

 The gown is silk taffeta with a rouched v neckline, beaded strapes and has a ball gown with pick ups.

 

first look

Event Designer: Grand Engagements

Photographer: Cory McCune Photography
Bridal Stylist: Hope Stanley
Venue: Franciscan Gardens
Makeup & Hair: Kacee Geoffroy
Cake: Sweet & Saucy Shop
Dress Designer: St. Pucchi
Flowers: Heavenly Blooms
Groom’s Attire: Zara
Shoe Designer: Christian Louboutin
Stationery: Wiley Valentine
Furniture Rentals: Chiavari Chair Rentals
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Linens: La Tavola
Calligraphy: Calligraphy Katrina