12Jan/110
Notre Photographe: Ian Holmes
Our Photographer: Ian Holmes
Did you notice the Eiffel Tower?
We have officially selected Ian Holmes Photography services for our wedding. I am thrilled to get to work with Ian on our very special day. Ian is a photo-journalistic photographer. Relatively new for weddings, Ian will shoot our day as it happens. Less posing and more "in the moment" shots. Ian's approach is to be as discreet as possible. He strives to create images that tell the story of the day as it happened, not as the photographer directed it. Ian is a member of the Wedding Photojournalistic Association.
On our wedding day Ian will begin by shooting the bride leaving the hotel and the journey to the Chapelle Expiatoire. He will then capture our ceremony as it unfolds. After the ceremony we will drive to some of the most picturesque locations in Paris for some "traveling bride and groom" shots. I can't wait to post some of the great shots I know we will get from Ian!
10Jan/110
Bouquet de Mariage Vintage
Plumes and Blooms – A Vintage Wedding Bouquet
The vintage era and style is characterized and brought to life quiet well though the use of feathers. Light-weight, nonchalant, dainty, feminine, chic and coquette, feathers are capable of making a wedding flower bouquet look even more attractive, elegant, fanciful and mesmerizing. I stumbled upon this bouquet and I think it would be absolutely perfect for my wedding in Paris.
I love this bouquet
I think really demonstrates the modern reinterpretation of the “vintage” wedding — lush, glamorous, detailed and textured, classic yet modern. It’s obvious that the bride who carried this bouquet really lavished a lot of thought on the little details. As an individual piece, it’s a little work of art. For my own wedding, I would love to have a round, hand-tied bouquet, a really full, lush arrangement of roses in various shades of pink creating both depth and contrast — and ringed by white or ivory wisps from an ostrich wing feather. I really like the idea of mixing delicate shades of vintage pink -- not too bubble gum or Barbie pink -- rather something soft and elegant. The only addition I would make is to add a few lavender sprigs, a must have for my wedding day.
Here are a couple of pictures of other vintage style bouquets I love:
8Jan/112
Parfums Jour du Mariage
Wedding Day Perfume
As a lover of great perfumes I wanted to find a special fragrance to wear the day of my wedding. For me, perfume has always had a big effect on how I feel. Eric loves perfume and amazingly seems to notice every time I wear something new. I want to find something I can wear that will take us back to our special day. Much like an old song can take you back to that special time and place.
Finding a new fragrance that exudes love and romance was a journey I couldn't wait to embark upon. While in Paris last fall I began the search. This post is dedicated to the top 5 fragrances for the bride on her wedding day. I will only be revealing numbers 5 to 2 in this post. I want the fragrance I have chosen to remain a secret until after our wedding day. I will post the winner upon our return from the honeymoon.
Chloe, Love
Number 2: Chloe Love
This was a very tough choice. This fragrance could just have easily been THE perfume for my day. This fragrance can turn every woman into a goddess and transform every sinful thought in a virtue. A contemporary interpretation of Paris. Chloe Love is shy and dewy, sensual by its subdued innocence. Perfect for the bride planning a chic wedding with a vintage twist. This one is really hard to resist. (I'll will have a bottle with me during the honeymoon).
DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom
Number 3: DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom
A romantic fragrance that marries freshness, vibrancy, and femininity. A blend of sparkling grapefruit, cassis, and sunkissed apricot meets a blooming floral heart of sheer muguet and petally rose wrapped in luminous jasmine. Perfect for a bride planning a sweet, small and romantic wedding.
Vera Wang Princess
Number 4: Vera Wang Princess
A sexy fragrance that includes a mixture of water lily, apple, mandarin meringue, and golden apricot skin, dark chocolate, amber, musk, and vanilla. Radiant, romantic with a hint of whimsy. Perfect for a bride planning an informal, outdoor wedding!
Stella McCartney Stella
Number 5: Stella McCartney STELLA
A sensual, intense and feminine fragrance. Top notes of rose essence has been fused with peony flower and mandarin essence, while the heart note is based on rose absolute. The base notes of woody ambers inject sexiness to the mix. Perfect for the bride planning and elegant and sophisticated wedding where no detail is forgotten. This fragrance exudes confidence and intrigue.
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