Art, History + Architecture = Fabulous Wedding

charmed — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:49:26 +0000

Location is everything when choosing a wedding venue, it can make the biggest difference in the overall aesthetic and feel of your wedding, not to mention make for killer wedding photos! That’s why I love when couples decide to have their wedding at a venue that is visually interesting such as art museums, galleries, historic buildings, or any place with interesting and grand architecture and design. The backdrop of the venue included adds so much to the story that a wedding can tell and best of all, the fabulous decor is free! I’ve chosen two of my favorite photographers to showcase how Art, History + Architecture in weddings make for a fabulous wedding.

Gorgeous photography by Stephanie Williams of the recent nuptials of Krista and Mike at Our Lady of Angels in Los Angeles, CA

The built in beauty of this LA cathedral is amazing!

The details of this venue are simply breathtaking.

Historical buildings are an added plus for ambiance and beauty, Krista and Mike’s Wedding Reception took place at the Fred Harvey Room in Union Station…what an awesome location

Although it is a historic landmark, Union Station is still a functioning train station today. Love the vintage vibe that the location was able to add to Krista and Mike’s photos!

Lin and Jirsa shot an engagement session at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA

The happy Wedding Party at the Santa Barbara Courthouse

This was a special venue and design shoot that Lin and Jirsa did at the Frank Lloyd Wright House. Stunning isn’t it?

The architecture here is just jaw dropping! It’s beautiful on its own but added with the decor and colors, it’s just amazing.

Wedding at the Wayfarer’s Chapel

Wedding Reception at the Founder’s Hall in Soka University, the paintings in the background give the reception such a modern vibe!

{Photo Credits :: Images 1-6: Stephanie Williams, Images 7-14: Lin and Jirsa}

Etsy Love :: Couture Cake Toppers and Ringbearer Pillows

charmed — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:24:31 +0000

I found the most amazing Couture Cake Toppers and Ringbearer Pillows as I was browsing on Etsy today and I just had to share! Becca Mari, owner of the Etsy Shop “Weddings by Becca Mari”, is extremely gifted in her love for paper arts. She creates the most exquisitely detailed and colorful items from paper that she paints then sends to print shops, and hand cuts the design after they are returned. The result? Breathtaking works of art to be incorporated into your wedding! As you can see from the images below, all her works of art are truly unique and couture. Best of all, she welcomes any requests for custom creations. We love her work and would love to see her fabulous couture items featured in your wedding! If you have used her items in the past, we would love to see them too, let us know!

Pink Velvet + Swirls Cake Topper

Love the fancy pink and black details

You can do special requests for “glitter me love” or “glitter me none”

Birdcage Ringbearer Pillow

Is this not the most amazing ringbearer pillow alternative? It’s so lovely and charming! It’s 100% handmade with details such as a raised pearl stud in the center of the cage to hold your rings in place, the crystal hanging below it is so quintessentially cute!

Fab Details

Strawberries and Polka Dots Cake Topper

Strawberries and polka dots strike a fancy with me, love the accents of blueI can already visualize tiers of strawberry shortcake with white buttercream , red ribbons lining each tier of cake and this adorable cake topper sitting gloriously on top. It’s absolutely perfect.

Recycled Ringbearer Pillow (Go green!)

This ringbearer’s pillow is made from recycled paper that is woven together, topped with a plush red paper flower. Incredible isn’t it?

It’s all so beautifully perfect and Green!

Custom Lovebird Cake Topper

I love this cake topper, it’s full of garden whimsy and the colors are so soothing

Aren’t these lovebirds adorable?

For more information about Becca Mari and her custom creations, you can check out her Etsy Shop here

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Art, History + Architecture = Fabulous Wedding

Etsy Love :: Couture Cake Toppers and Ringbearer Pillows