Simply Modern Weddings

Slow on the blogging week over here…but well worth it. We have some fabulous weddings cooking up over here at the SMW studio!

In the meantime, I leave you with this fun Photo Friday goodness from the amazing Michèle M. Waite.

I just adore everything about this week’s photo selection by Jason Q Tran. The lighting, the colors, the gown, but most of all…I am totally loving her chunky necklace. What better way to accent your simple chic gown by adding a fabulous piece of statement jewelry, like a chunky necklace or dramatic earrings.

Best thing is…you don’t have to look very far or spend tons of money to look fab. Two of my favorite places to stock up on statement jewelry are J.Crew and Banana Republic.

Now for the yummy photo…

Next up on the gown series are these lovelies from the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2010 collection. Again, texture and softness is playing a huge role in the gown designs. Totally diggin on the sweetheart necklines as well, very feminine.

My favorite? Well…the bottom right is so fun and girly, it also looks like it would look fabulous in wedding photos! What’s your favorite?

Wow, another fun and very busy week is coming to an end! Tomorrow, I am headed out to Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel for a beautiful wedding…I am so excited!

Today’s photo by Hawaii’s Sieber Studio is a perfect end to the week. So go home, kick up your feet, and have a nice yummy drink! Tonight, I will have a glass of wine and finish working on specialty cocktail flag stirrers. Just one of the many fun details for Melissa and Andrew’s wedding!

and hello to stylish cake stands designed to fit your wedding look! You know me….it’s all about the details people!

If you are looking for a beautiful cake stand, definitely head on over to Raise the Cake. After browsing the site for a few minutes, I was in love! Talk about perfect timing, as one of my brides and I were just discussing the details of having a pretty cupcake stand. (oh yes, they do cupcake stands too!)

So let’s just forget about those massive etched silver cake stand rentals, and have a bit more fun! How about a cute ribbon and some bling as an accent to your cake? Or maybe a colorful fringe? Or glamourous paillette details? There are so many wonderful choices, and if you still don’t find what you want…they will create a customized one just for you!

(images courtesy of Raise the Cake)

What is with this weather lately?! June gloom is definitely showing it’s “not so pretty” face. What is this whole June gloom anyway? Definitely nothing we ever had back in the Bay Area. Out there it’s rainy/gloomy certain times of the year…but not in June. This weather just makes me want to write a letter:

“Dear June gloom,
Can you please go away? My brides don’t like waking up to yucky gloominess for their outdoor beachfront weddings. Guests don’t want to be cold for an outdoor wedding ceremony in the summertime. I don’t enjoy being awoken to thunder and lighting at 3am in the morning. Save this craziness for November or December. Thanks mucho!

xoxo,
sun-loving Christina”

However, one thing about rain on a wedding day, is that it will make for cool photos if you are properly prepared. By properly prepared, I am not talking about a backup space (yes, you will need that too!). I am referring to cute umbrellas and sassy rainboots. Now that makes the rain FUN!! Just look how fab this photo is by the fabulous Anna Kuperberg…see how fun it looks. Now that is cool!!

Next up on the bridal gown series…this group of lovely gowns by La Sposa.

One thing that I am noticing is feminine, flirty details are huge this year. (lots of soft fabrics, ruffles, and floral appliqués) I really love the detailing on the top left gown…what do you think?