Hello Spring Wedding Inspiration

Vendors:
photographer: Megan Chase Photography
makeup: Me (Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry and Consulting)
florals and concept design: EightTreeStreet
cheesecakes: Sweet Pearlz Cheesecakes 
model: Angelica Epps

This shoot was thrown together last minute by Maribel of EightTreeStreet for Pretty Pear Bride Magazine. It was such a pleasure working with all of these women, some of whom I have worked with before. All the pieces that everyone brought to the table fit perfectly together!

The shoot wasn't too formal, but had the perfect amount of springtime inspiration for all of those Spring brides out there needing some ideas for their nuptials this year or for next year (yes I know Spring is almost over, better late than never). I hope you enjoy these beautiful colors and let them take you to the few Spring days we have actually had this year; because to me it feels as if we jumped directly from Winter to Summer.

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Weekend! And a special thanks to all those who have served and who continue to serve for this country to maintain the freedoms we hold so dear!

 All photos by Megan Chase Photography 

Rembrandt Inspired Styled Wedding

Vendors:

Photographer: Bonnie Sen Creative Photography
Hair and Makeup: (Me) Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry and Consulting 
assisted by Colleen Thombs
Flowers: EightTreeStreet
Venue: The Winery at Bull Run
Wedding Planner: Pure Whimsy Events 
Wedding Dress: Ellie’s Bridal
Catering: Amphora Catering
Rentals: Vintage Affairs
Stella & Dot: Tyler Fitzhugh
Cake + Desserts: Fresh Bakes 
Invitations: Ribbon & Ink
Vendor Matching: Bridal Bellhop


This was such a great creative team to work with! It was the first time I had worked with a lot of them, a few who I had met at the Cupcakes and Cocktails Bridal Event last fall.

The whole team descended upon The Winery at Bull Run and created an space that could have been taken straight out of a Baroque painting, with all of its luxurious abundance.

The makeup I chose to go with this styled shoot was a rich saturated burgundy lip to contrast her alabaster skin and then I used a beautiful opulent gold liner above the black eyeliner to add some subtle glint to the eye makeup. The hair was curled and then styled to the side, I love just letting the hair fall as it may, with only the subtlest amount of guidance.

As you can see from the makeup to the hair to the set design and everything in between the concept was luxurious opulence paired with contrasting colors to create a cross be tween Rembrandt's tenebrism and the Baroque period's abundance of luxury.

Game of Thrones Inspired Wedding

Vendors

(Love this team of peeps to work with :) )

Photographer: Mollie Tobias PhotographyMakeup Artist: (Me!) Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry & ConsultingFloral Designer: EightTreeStreetDress Shop: Jeanette's Bride N' Boutique
Dress Designer: LazaroEvent Designer: Katie Rose LLC

You all may have seen this shoot already up on other blogs or links to it on facebook, I just had to share it on mine as well!

This was such a fun shoot that Mollie and Katie decided to do, and I loved it especially because I love Game of Thrones! I am still working on reading the books, and by reading the books I mean I still haven't finished the first one...eek! But that is my fault because I don't make the time anymore to read. But I am fully caught up on the show and my honey love has read all of the books that are out and no matter how many questions I ask and how much I pry he does not tell me any spoilers! Which should be a good thing, but I am one of those readers/watchers that kind of likes knowing what I am getting into before I read a book or watch a movie. So enough of that little tangent...

The hair and makeup of this shoot was whimsical mixed with strong and sexy. I did a bronze and gilded gold smokey eye with a soft rose pink lip. The wind had a great time whipping her hair around and blow drying those curls I had put in straight, but oh well it still looks great in the amazing photos by Mollie. Mollie provided a beautiful dainty crown for Natalie's hair that fit perfectly into the wild, rustic and royal themed wedding.

Who else loves Game of Thrones and is geeking out about this great styled shoot?

Nautical Styled Wedding

Vendors: (list from Brandilynn's blog)

The Photographer: Brandilynn Aines Photography

The Venue: Harbour View Events (you should go check them out they are wonderful and such a sweet little family)

The Event Planner: Desiree from Perfectly Yours (they are all about taking the stress away on the wedding day)

The Florist Designer: Emily from Love Blooms (she is a truly a rock star, I am so glad to have met her and we totally has the same vision for these flowers)

The Hair and Make-up: Me from Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry and Consulting

The Invitations: Meant to Be Calligraphy (they are so awesome, they even offer calligraphy workshops, I’m so doing one in the future)

The Dress: Amy’s Bridal Boutique (if you need a dress this is the shop to go, they are so sweet and generous I will be shopping there in the future for a vow renewal for sure)

Vintage Chairs: Something Vintage (Dawn is wonderful, she rents out vintage furniture for events, so if you are in need of some really cool things check out her stuff)

The Yummy Cake: Cakes by Casey 

The Compass Boutonniere: All for Love by Gina (she is an etsy shop owner who makes all things for weddings and stuff like that, the boutonniere was amazing!)

Models: Megan and Justin

For the makeup I decided to keep it very fresh and light to compliment the fresh colors of the flower crown and the romantic sophistication of the lace wedding dress. For the hair I absolutely love curls and will style someone's hair in curls every chance I get! I piled the curls some-what haphazardly to mimic the organic composition of the flower crown she has on, so that they came together in one cohesive piece and not two separate beings. 

This shoot was the first I had done with Brandilynn and it will not be the last! She is an amazing photographer and captures beauty in not only the inanimate settings and decor but the beauty that emanates from a couple in love. 

Check out more photos from the shoot on Brandilynn's Blog: Gold Inspired Nautical Shoot

Who else loves the nautical look for a wedding, whether seaside or not?