I recently received a yummy box of gourmet treats from Donsuemor - they are creators of all natural french madeleine cookies {in Traditional, Lemon Zest, Chocolate, and Dipped flavors} and french almond cakes. After tasting them, I knew creating a romantic French themed inspiration board around them was in order. Wouldn't your dessert display look pretty with these super moist and tasty delectables served on vintage plates? These cookies were so moist, I think it'd be safe to say that they're a cookie that melts in your mouth. You might even consider letting your guests pack up a goodie bag of these French cookies to enjoy after the wedding.

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And, in case you were looking for little more on Donsuemor's cookies . . . The Madeleine's are elegant little French cakes with distinctive shell shapes and the French almond cakes are elegant little cakes with the rich and nutty taste of sweet almond. You can buy boxes of the cookies from the Donsuemor's web site which makes it super easy to order them for parties and weddings. For example . . . you can order 40 of the chocolate dipped madeleines for just $26, that's only 65 cents per cookie. Slip one of the French treats in a glassine bag, add a custom paper tag that reads "merci beaucoup" and you have a wonderful little edible favor. You can even order a sampler pack that contains 16 cookies for $15 {which I think everyone should do as a treat for themselves}.

side note: while I did receive samples of Donsuemor sweets, the views
expressed in this post are my own and I was not monetarily compensated.

These French Provençal Mini Decorative Pitchers are not only the perfect vintage favor, they are super adorable. This miniature, white enamal pitcher from The Wedding Outlet is ideal for small floral arrangements {maybe lavender?} or may also be used as a unique favor holder for those home-style treats. You may even consider adding personalized stickers or tags for an extra special touch {as shown in the photo below}.

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Earlier this morning I shared with you photos from a French vintage photo shoot that took place in Hawaii. I'm back with even more photos and the details that went into creating this amazing shoot with Karine of Seasons of Life Events and other vendors in and around Oahu, Hawaii. {please see the end of this post for a full vendor list} As I shared in the first post, the idea behind this shoot was to share with couples that no matter the location of their wedding, their own personal style can easily be brought into the wedding and infuse it with their selected venue. You can easily pull in New York chic, Mid-West charm, California glam, or, in this case, French vintage, and infuse it into a tropical backdrop, such as Hawaii. And, now here's all the details on the creation of this beautiful photo shoot.

Fairytale Canopy
Yards of ribbon in the muted shades of white, ivory, pink and yellow were fastened onto a frame and gracefully hung from tree branches to create this spectacular fairytale canopy. Crystals and flowers generated interest and drama while acting as a chandelier to make the space even more intimate and inviting. A lush carpet of white dendronium orchids created a luxurious aisle and perfectly united tropical to French vintage.

Two Layer Fondant-Covered Red Velvet Wedding Cake
A diamond quilted pattern with scalloped trim embossing defined the bottom layer while a pale pink fondant ribbon and slip bow trimmed the top layer. A bronze applique, with gum paste buttons and a couple silhouette, perfectly accented the cake. Pink garden roses and feathers added the finishing touch.

Wedding Favors
Favors were wrapped in textured paper with handcrafted bows of muslin, ribbon and feathers

Reception Table
The reception table welcomed guests with a table number chart backed in muslin and framed with an antique looking, white-washed frame. Botanical pictures and clustered candles of various heights tied the table together.

Feather Wreath
Dangling playfully overhead of the reception table was a whimsical wreath of white feathers and flowers while crystals draped down from the tree branches, finishing off a very welcoming stop for guests.

Sweetheart Table
Dressed with lace and rich bronze fabric. Several small ivory vases were clustered together and filled with pale garden roses, white roses, and Phalaenopsis orchids. Amber colored candle holders and stemware added sophistication and drama.

Wedding Guest Table
Square white plates on the guest tables updated the setting while ribbons placed under each plate added a simple detail with a big impact. Elegant centerpieces using the muted tones, kept the tables true to the French vintage ambiance.

Thank you so much to Karine for sharing such a gorgeous photo shoot that is filled to the brim with inspiration for my readers today. While this inspirational shoot was designed for a wedding, I can easily see it being used for an elegant garden bridal shower as well.

Creative Wedding Vendors that helped this shoot come to life:
Styling and Floral - Shilhi Seibel of Passion Roots
Styling - Karine France-Matsumoto of Seasons of Life Events
Cake - Kristin Kato - A Cake Life
Photography - Ashley Smith - Taryn Reid Photography
Makeup/Hair - Corvette Dela Cruz
Model - Taryn Nakashima

When Karine of Seasons of Life Events emailed me this photo shoot I was in awe. It's absolutely breathtaking. I'll be featuring the shoot in two parts - first up is the overall shoot along with details from Karine on the shoot. Next up will be the detail photos that I just LOVE. Karine wrote that wedding professionals in Hawaii often encounter destination brides who think that they have to have a tropical themed wedding although they have a love for other designs and decor. Karine says it is they're passion to share with brides from all over the country that no matter the location of their wedding, they can bring in their own personal style and infuse it with their selected venue. Having a particular love for all things vintage, Karine and her team are delighted to be able to present a little bit of vintage french decor in a tropical setting . . . Hawaii.

As wedding professionals with a passion for design, Karine wants "couples planning a wedding in a destination location to imagine tropical décor combined with delightful options. Pull in New York chic, Mid-West charm, California glam, or, in this case, French vintage, and infuse it into a tropical backdrop".

Above: Fairytale canopy

This French vintage photo shoot took place at the beautiful Moli'i Gardens at Kualoa Ranch on the island of Oahu. The gardens overlook an an ancient Hawaiian fish pond and the tropical greenery provided a lush background for the theme. With muted shades of white, ivory, pink and yellow and the whimsy of feathers, French ambiance was combined with tropical paradise.

Above: Reception table with favors wrapped in textured paper and muslin bows, ribbon and feathers

Above: Reception table with a table number chart

Above Right: Sweetheart table with lace and rich bronze fabric.

Above: two layer fondant-covered red velvet wedding cake

Please check back later this morning as I'll be back to share more photos and lots of information about all the details that went into creating this amazing French vintage photo shoot.

Creative Wedding Vendors that helped this shoot come to life:
Styling and Floral - Shilhi Seibel of Passion Roots
Styling - Karine France-Matsumoto of Seasons of Life Events
Cake - Kristin Kato - A Cake Life
Photography - Ashley Smith - Taryn Reid Photography
Makeup/Hair - Corvette Dela Cruz
Model - Taryn Nakashima

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