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Photo Shoot : Evening Tea Bridal Shower

It's time for Day 2 of the May Wedding Vendor Challenges. Starting yesterday and continuing tomorrow, I'll be showcasing amazing inspiration for you to use at bridal showers, weddings or any other party you have planned. This months color palette was periwinkle blue, mango orange and lemon yellow. And, like last month, I asked vendors to create a bridal shower tablescape with a dessert display and just like the other challenges, there will be at least one DIY provided. Today's is a special DIY as it's one to create a beautiful display of light - you'll love it.

This gorgeous tablescape was photographed by Kristin Rogers Photography and designed by Bre {Style}. Ashley of Lemon and Lavender joined the team with her beautiful paper designs and many other vendors came on board to make this shoot a truly lovely evening tea. I love all the vintage accents that were incorporated - oh, and do you see the tabletop? It's a salvaged door - such a great idea for re-purposing.

Kristin explains the teams idea behind this shoot's design . . . "We were like minded on the use of color palette right off the bat. Those colors are bright and bold, but we wanted them aged and subtle…but there. We wanted our shoot to have an old theme with charm and warmth, so we did it at night (which was a lot of work using a tripod for ALL the shots).  I just love what we got and I would just love to attend a bridal shower with this feel and atmosphere."

And, since I totally agree, but Kristin says it so well - I'll leave this in her words . . . "I was stoked to have so many talented vendors want to be on board for this shoot and some of them worked their tails off to pull this off. Every contribution added so much!"

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Kristin Rogers Photography
Tablescape Design: Bre {Style}
Flowers: Floral Design By Jacquline Ahne
Cupcakes: Suite 106 Cupcakery (Winners of the Cupcake Wars on The Food Network)
Vintage Engraved Silverware: Wooden Hive
Personalized Tea Bags: Idea Chic
Invitations and Thank You Cards: Lemon and Lavender

Real Wedding : a DIY wedding brimming with creative goodness

Today's spectacular wedding of Steve and Jamie was sent to me from Kristin Rogers Photography and is filled with "Do It Yourself" projects. Everyone got ready at the classy Los Angeles Athletic Club and then headed to the Walt Disney Concert Hall for their "First Look" and bridal shots. The wedding was coordinated by the talented Amanda Auer of In The Now Weddings and Events and the desserts were provided by the lovely designer of the yummylicious Sweet Treat tables, Melody, of the Sweet & Saucy Shop.

You'll have to forgive me for showing several photos of the wedding party and the bride with her bridesmaids . . . I just love the colors of the dresses and the composition of each one.

I LOVE the dip and kiss below in the middle of the church aisle.

LOVE these details. Steve and Jamie did a lot of their own creative work for the wedding day. All the details of the reception were do it yourself projects . . . everything from the goodies on the table to the photo wall Steve and his dad built for guests to take pictures with.

Succulents for the place cards and favors - such a brilliant idea and so cute.


Jamie and Steve even did a choreographed dance for their guests.

I love the servings of mini-food that is becoming so popular now - and aren't those little milkshakes just the cutest?

And, I couldn't help but end with this wedding blooper Kristin captured.

Thank you so much Kristin for sharing this amazingly gorgeous and creative wedding with my readers today. To see more from Kristin Rogers Photography, please visit her web site and blog.

Wedding Vendors:
Dress: Pronovias (Megan) 2010 Collection
Make up: Flawless Faces, Inc
FLowers - Floral Design By Jaqueline Ahne

Ceremony: Catherdral of Our Lady of Angles
Reception: Union Station

Coordinator: Amanda Auer and her team from In The Now Weddings and Events
Music Band: The Creepers
Catering by: 24 Carrots

Bakery: Sweet & Saucy Shop