Grey Likes Weddings

The idea of a yacht wedding is so glam–both intimate and adventurous, not to mention replete with rotating views of the coast. Today, we are showcasing a gorgeous nautical inspiration shoot that screams summer wedding romance! Featuring photography by Gina Meola, you must love love love this fashionable seaside shoot with me! I mean…that ring? I’m getting on board with the colored rings, my darlings. I can’t get enough!

Amazing Resources include — Photography: Gina Meola // Fashion Stylist: Alex of AVE Styles // Matthew Christopher Wedding Gown: Mariee Bridal // Shoes and Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue // Catering: Creative Hands Cuisine // Florals and Decor: Encore Creative // Sweet Treats: Tammie Coe Cakes // Venue Rental: Bella Palazzo // Models: Ashley and Brad Richardson // Hair and Makeup: Arthur Frederico // Stationery: The Paper Place // LOOOVE these Christian Louboutins!!

The new Utterly Engaged issue is on digital newsstands! If you haven’t seen it, be sure to go check out the loveliness! Here are a few sneaks from one of their features shot by EE Photography with florals and styling by Sweet Sunday Events.

This week, we’re starting you off with the inspiration shoot we put together for our Shoot This Not That workshop, which took place last month. We hosted a group of photographers to discuss and practice techniques for getting their work published! These images are perfect for those of you gals planning weddings for this summer! Navy, blush and gold? Heart it. Infinity.

**Before you read on, be sure you’ve entered to win our KitchenAid Giveaway. We’ve extended the giveaway, so you have time to enter before we announce the winner Christmas week!

We were so honored to be hosted by the Surf and Sand Resort, which offers impeccable service, amazing food, and stunning views (hello dream wedding venue!).

Elaine Chou from Papermade Design created the most PERFECT line of custom stationery for our shoot! I love the ombre color with pops of stripes!

Fayaz of Bloom Box Designs created the most GORGEOUS bouquets and florals. He also styled our entire tablescape, which as you’ll see is drop dead gorgeous. How much do you love the bouquets unique shape? Chiavari chairs were from Classic Party Rentals. Their service is always the best!

The gorgeous hair and make up was by the Hair by Merr team! Love those glamorous lips!

Perfect nautical linens from Wildflower Linens.

To work with our romantic nautical look, we decided to use an old oar as our guest book! Attendees signed in a gold pen and it’ll make a great wall ornament!

Our groom’s bow tie is from Starboard Clothing. (I LOVE their selection of men’s bow ties, with really unique patterns!). Our bride’s sandals are total glam “Gold Cascade” from Fibi and Clo. They are crazy sexy sandals. If you are having a beach wedding and are looking for a bridal sandal, these are perfect.

And how can we leave out that stunning dress? We added on an H&M belt to a dress from Enzoani.

In addition to the class and shoot, we brought in mentor photographers Troy and Aimee Grover. We also had Jeannie Savage from Details Details as a guest speaker. All of these beautiful images were taken by Troy and Aimee Grover as well as our attendees: Jamela Robledo, Spotted Photography, Jennifer Sosa Photography, Melinda Haverstock, Sarisa Nelson, Janel KG Photography, Green Tree Photography, Peacock Photography, Alissa McCawley, and Carina Skrobecki.

Also, we’re very thankful to Miller’s Lab for sponsoring our giveaway, and for additional giveaways from Totally Rad Actions, Two Bright Lights and Showit Sites (who gave away a website to one of our attendees!).

My darlings! Happiest of happy Fridays to you all! Today, we’re sending you off to the weekend with two great things. First, a photo shoot put together by the ladies of Details Details at their recent Coordinator Confab. This color palette that is so refreshing, inventive and inspiring, that I can hardly stand it. Second, we’ve got some exciting news. Jeannie, from Details Details (literally one of the most premiere wedding event and planning companies in our industry) is hosting another workshop for aspiring wedding planners on January 30 & 31!

I get lots of emails from gals who are interested in the wedding planning career path, and there is nothing like gaining firsthand knowledge and wisdom from someone who is so experienced in the industry! Enjoy a few of the gorgeous photos from their last workshop and read a bit more about what’s up at the Coordinator Confab. (And I’ll be making a guest appearance on day two!).

Coordinator Confab is an interactive 2-day seminar designed to educate aspiring and Novice Wedding Planners, Coordinators, and Designers. This seminar is also ideal for those serious Wedding Planners who have creative design capabilities but have not received hands on comprehensive training in relation to event execution.

Our seminar will cover the fundamentals of Wedding Day Coordination as well detailed instruction on how to properly execute a wedding from beginning to end, including understanding BEO’s, reviewing vendor contracts, and properly drafting an extensive minute- by- minute timeline. We believe that extensive timeline preparation and communication with all vendors prior to the event date is the key ingredient to executing a flawless event. In addition, we will run through the specifics on conducting a rehearsal, orchestrating the entire wedding day, how to train your own wedding day assistants, and many tips in between. Do you know how to tie a bow tie or handle a French bustle with confidence?

The information will be presented in a fast-paced, fun, classroom atmosphere where attendees will have the opportunity to learn invaluable information about branding, marketing and legal issues from Southern California’s top industry professionals whose expertise has been sought out both locally and internationally.

The wedding business is an extremely competitive industry, and it is very common to seek the advice of seasoned planners and be turned down simply because one is looked upon as the “competition”. Some then turn to enrolling in online wedding planning courses or join local associations that may only leave them with outdated materials and books that they never look at again.

Details Details is an event planning company who has a successful track record and reputation in the industry, and is willing to share our “secrets to success”. This seminar we will open the doors of communication between the Novice Wedding Coordinator and the Details Details Event Planning Team, giving everyone the chance to learn from real people and conquer the key essentials of wedding coordination.

You can see more from this shoot, which was originally featured on Wedding Chicks!

We’re sending you off today with a sneak peek from our Shoot This Not That Workshop with an image from on of our attendees, Janel KG Photography. That gorgeous insanely amazing bouquet is by Fayaz, from Bloom Box Designs (who we love)! The dress is by Enzoani, with beauty styled by Hair by Merr.

There’s more to come from this shoot and more goodies saved up for you next week, so after you feast on turkey or finish up baking that apple pie, come check in with us. You won’t believe how much good stuff is in store this holiday season. We’re bursting at the seams.