let flowers set the (pan)tone

when choosing a color scheme for your wedding, why not start with the flowers?  the type you are drawn to not only gives you an idea of color, but also of your overall style: are you modern or traditional?  romantic or playful?  a mix of styles?  remember to not just look at colors, but at the architecture of the flower as well.  layered soft petals are romantic, as found in peonies and roses.  simple and more geometric shapes tend to be  modern and bold, examples being calla lillies and poppies.

beach wedding

getting married on the beach is such a romantic way to go, so for this collage, i was inspired by the ocean, tropical flowers, and the overall calm and breezy feel of the location.  For the beach bride, a light ruffled gown looks perfect, accented with a flower in the hair.  For the groom, black or gray suits would be too formal, so a khaki suit accented with a navy and pink tie fits right in.  Navy picks up on the blue of the ocean and shells while the pink brightens the scheme and looks great with blue. 

bold & fun

navy, lime, and charcoal:  this bold combination is modern, fresh, and fun.  for the bridesmaids' dresses, i chose a short, navy dress with a high neckline and satin accents.  the bride and groom are a fun couple, so a dress with pockets and a gray suit with striped tie suit them perfectly.  as for the reception, i used navy linens, white ribbon pendants, blue vases, and a lime green flowers. 

cupcake bouquet

for katie's bridal shower, i wanted a really unique cake design.  rather than a traditional flat cake, my idea was to create a bouquet out of cupcakes to fit in with the floral theme of the decor.  to carry out my vision, i worked with the cake lady's cakes & confections.  with only the sketch above, anna and her team created this beautiful and wonderfully creative cupcake bouquet.  green "stems" are placed into a large glass vase and topped with cupcakes and intricate sugar flowers and leaves.  the result was a stunning and fun addition to the day.

katie's bridal shower                                 this collage and invitation design was done for my sister, katie's bridal shower.  i decided to do a design with fun pop colors, floral accents, and great food and refreshments.  we made colorful pom-poms that hung from the ceiling, placed single-colored carnation flower arrangements around the home, and served mimosas, caesar salad wraps, fruit, and a variety of desserts. for a group activity after opening gifts, we put together scrapbooks with photos that each guest had brought of their favorite memories with the bride.

be my valentine

in honor of all things love, i've designed these valentine's day cards from my puppy, desmond to his fellow doggie family and friends.  i love using icons and bold colors in my graphic design - and of course, the perfect font is crucial.

spring jewelry collection

i've recently added new jewelry to my etsy shop that was inspired by natural spring colors and patterns.  these designs would be perfect for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride/groom, or a flower girl.  most of these designs can be duplicated for groups or changed to match a particular color scheme.

father/daughter pictures

after the wedding day has passed and pictures have come in, it's time to give out photos to those most important to you, one of whom is the father of the bride.  for my dad, i scanned in one of my favorite pictures of the two of us from when i was little and paired it with a photograph of him walking me down the aisle.  to make it a classic look, i printed both in black and white and framed them in a clean, traditional silver frame.  to make it even more special, you could add a monogram with the wedding date or a special note.
wedding photography by wilcoxon photography