Vintage Wedding Weekend at Robin’s Egg

 

 

We had a blast designing for the Vintage Wedding Weekend and had the pleasure of getting to know the crew behind Robin’s Egg in Milford, NH a whole lot better. 

Here are our photos (with a few from Rhonda at Robin’s Egg) of the pieces featured at the event…

 

 

 

 

 

bouquet featuring garden roses, blackberries and trailing vintage lace

heirloom creamer to match!

dramatic compote style arrangement in colored glass

elevated centerpiece on a mercury glass pedestal and coordinating posy in a matching mint julep cup

springy collection of tulips, hyacinth and green tricillium in a burlap wrapped vase

another of our vintage sewing machine drawers filled with kale, viburnum and spray roses – a lovely centerpiece   

     

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Erika & Bill’s Wedding at the Essex Conference Center

I thought I was a details person…then I met Erika.  This woman blows us all away!  She came to us with a “woodland soiree meets Fantastic Mr. Fox theme” and we loved it.  From finding an up-and-coming artist to custom design the invitations (and the table numbers), to collecting unique whiskey bottles for the cocktail tables, to the playful photo booth that fit the theme, and much, much more, every aspect of Erika and Bill’s wedding was thoughtfully planned and executed to a “t”.  Style Me Pretty thought so too.  This wedding was all about texture, rich jewel tones, vintage items and whimsical accents.

thanks to Tyra Bleek for all the great photos!

Erika’s requirement for her bouquet was that in be alive with different textures.  Seasonal dahlias were combined with ferns, pops of orange ranunculus, various greens and botanicals, as well as curly willow looped throughout.  We securely fastened her grandmother’s rings to the wrap with a length of twine for an extra special touch.

Her maids carried gathered bouquets with similar ingredients, as well as one unique element: sunflower centers.

Bill’s bout had a trio of acorns (real, for the record!) and botanicals for a very rustic and textured look.

    

The littlest attendants were decked out as well.  The dapper ring bearer carried a burlap pillow (made by the bride) with a cluster of flowers on top.  How adorable are the flower girls with their floral hair wreaths?

Deep red petals blanketed the aisle. 

 

Pomanders of purple mums and trailing wine-colored ribbon marked the ceremony seating.

Following the ceremony, Erika traded her stunning veil in for a whimsical floral hair wreath.  Design to sit off-center, a burst of mums and freesia was entwined on a headband of green ivy and delicate pearls strung on gold wire.

A sample of Erika’s collected glassware.  Each high top featured a different trio, wood slices and seasonal blooms.

The long dining tables featured a total of nine completely unique centerpieces comprised of vintage rentals from our stores.  Each sat on a moss mat as a way to invite the forest into the celebration. 

 

More of our unique rental items could be spotted throughout the event.

 

Fresh flowers were added to the cake by yours truly.  This was one of the amazing table markers I mentioned.

Boston Uplights strung flickering votives above each table and we popped blooms in every other one to bring the color from the table up.

Such a wonderful couple and a unique wedding!

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Wedding Photography: Tyra Bleek Photography | Wedding Venue: Essex Conference Center in Essex, Massachusetts | Wedding Coordination: Alden Blair Events | Floral Design + Table Centerpieces: Ideas in Bloom | Lighting: Boston Uplights | Wedding Cake: Friend of the Groom’s Mother | Band: The Hornitz | Screen printed Wedding Party Bags + Paper Flowers: DIY by the Bride | Wedding Dress: Peter Langner via Kleinfeld | Hair + Makeup: Nicole Lieberman | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid + Flair Bridesmaid | Men’s Suits: J.Crew

Becky & Danh – Married 5.27.2012

Holy smokes it’s been some time since we posted anything new here on the blog!  So it goes once wedding season kicks off.  Admittedly, our little assistant has commandeered some of the time I usually set aside to post here.

So, what better to do in the early hours of a holiday than post a sneak peek at yesterday’s wedding at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club?  Forgive the photo quality…someone forgot their camera and had to resort to using a cell phone.  I did lend the photographers a hand setting up their photo booth, so hopefully I we’ll get some better shots from them soon!

Bridal bouquet of white Peonies and yellow Craspedia (Billy Balls)

No chevron ribbon, no problem!  We just made our own.

Craspedia bouts with Lamb’s Ear

The cutest flower girl you ever did see with her bright yellow pomander.

Freesia and Lamb’s Ear corsages

The aisle design – white rose petals blending with yellow to create a gradient effect.

Custom-built columns – they can hold a floral bucket (as seen here), or be capped and used as pedestals.  A brand new addition to our rental archives!

The dining room tables featured low centerpieces flanked by small white ceramic vases filled with Craspedia.  The couple created custom chevron runners, yellow napkins, and painted table numbers.  Can’t wait to see what it all looked like once Boston Uplights added their special touches!

We had a great time working with Laurel Events (as always!) and are looking forward to seeing what Ned Jackson Photography captured!

Introducing the Newest Member of Our Team!

Welcome Jolene Wilder

Little Jo arrived on March 18th and we have enjoyed every minute with her!

 

Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes we have received,

Kristin & Chris

 

…and thanks to the amazing Brooke McConnell of Hudson Photo for capturing sweet moments like this

Now (formally) offering Unique Event Rentals for Weddings & Special Events

We’ve recently been meeting with a number of brides who will be taking advantage of our unique rental services in the coming year.  “What’s that?” you say?  Admittedly, we’ve not advertized this service like we have our others so it’s not a surprise if you are reading about this for the very first time.

Pam has always been an avid collector of eye-catching vintage and antique finds.  Originally she used many of these pieces as planters in the days when we set up our wares at the local farmers’ markets.  Our studio is brimming with interesting pieces that we’ve been incorporating into our wedding work more and more.  We used this scale on a dessert buffet for a stylized shoot last spring.

There is a lot to choose from, and if we don’t have it, we certainly have the means to get it for you!

 

Customizable Barn Wood Signs

Antique & Vintage Pieces

One-Of-A-Kind Containers

Architectural Features

Props

Live Plants

... and MORE!

This window, used as a seating display, is an example of one of our larger architectural pieces.  We also have doors, shutters, and more.

The beehive is one of our many “prop” items used to add that extra special touch to any event.  Trunks, suitcases and more make up our stash of other items like this. 

We also offer customizable signs for weddings.  These particular ones are crafted from reclaimed barn wood.  Large, small, we do it all!

Check out the new Event Rentals tab here on the blog!

Photos by the ever-talented Stacey Hedman