May04 Modern Urban Loft Inspiration 2012

One of our Grey Collective members, Brea McDonald, recently sent over this urban loft shoot that was such a fresh take on wedding inspiration, that we felt compelled to let you in on the action! This loveliness was all styled and design by Beautiful Days and shot by Brea McDonald Photography! Let’s get into it, shall we?

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Wedding Blog Modern Urban Loft Inspiration

Resources that came together for this rad shoot:

Beautiful Days: Design, styling, flowers and decorations // Brea McDonald: Photography , design support, model hunter and responsible for finding the most kick ass shoes ever! // Gus & Ruby Letterpress: Custom stationary suite (note the invite envelope liner is an old print of the Portland Company!), table number, escort cards & dessert menu // Paper Posy Designs: Custom paper chrysanthemum in bowls on dining table // Hair That Moves: Gorgeous hair – really how does she do it!? // Joya Beauty: Make up perfection // DJ Jon Tron: Salmmin’ DJ // Portland Company: The perfect venue for this imaginary party – can’t wait to throw one there for real asap! // Leavitt & Parris: Just the perfect event rentals // Madeleine’s Daughter: Gorgeous dresses from Lazaro, Monique Lillieur and Jovani & stylish tux // Tania Spinelli: Ahhh may zing! Shoes // Aurora Provisions: Superb sweets and treats // Elizabeth Porcher Jones: Calligrapher through Gus & Ruby // Nelson Rarities: Estate and antique jewelry (all real and ALL amazing!!!!!) // Models: Derek Lovely (Cosmo’s 2010 most eligible bachelor in Maine – who knew!?) and  Seinin Bergman // Meg Simone: The tell all and showing all the fun and detail film // Maine Street Design Co: Dining table end chairs – the perfect finishing touch!

Apr30 Aphrodite & The Golden Apple 2012

Here is a sweet little Grecian inspired shoot that has me recalling a graduate course I once took in mythology. Here we see a few shots of “Aphrodite,” goddess of love. You can read more about the story this shoot is based on here, at photographer Caitlin Sheffer’s Blog. The nerd in me really loves a great tale from Greek Mythology. I think my fave part of this shoot is the gorgeous custom drawn invites from Ashly Hoth of Delivered by Hand.

Wedding Blog Aphrodite & The Golden Apple

Wedding Blog Aphrodite & The Golden Apple

Wedding Blog Aphrodite & The Golden Apple

Wedding Blog Aphrodite & The Golden Apple

Wedding Blog Aphrodite & The Golden Apple

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Caitlin Sheffer Photography // CUSTOM DESIGNS: Ashley Hoth, Delivered by Hand // FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS & CAKE: Caitlin Sheffer // TABLE SETTING: Ashley Mansfield // MODEL: Megan McCue // APPAREL: Forever 21 & Target

Jan30 Soft and Lovely 2012

We felt the need to start our week off with something calming and lovely. Looking at these images feels a bit like take a big sip of chamomile tea. Ahhhhhh.

Wedding Blog Soft and Lovely

Wedding Blog Soft and Lovely

Oh…and we just discovered a new tumblr blog that is our newest obsession. Pretty Plum Sugar (where we found the image on the left and the one above). LOVE. Center image by Jose Villa via 100 Layer Cake. The right image is a gilded cake by Yummy Cupcakes & Cakes via Brides.