{ritzy bee blog}

{head} over heels

For these accessories and images...

{Photo credits: 1 Elizabeth Messina 2 Rodney Smith 3 Ana Be Bridal Boutique via Style Me Pretty 4 Stephanie Williams via The Bride's Cafe 5 Rodney Smith}

cevd {custom invitation studio}

We are big fans of the invitation designs over at cevd and had to share with all of you!

Christine Elizabeth Van Duyn's initials not only represent her company name but the talent behind the work she does to personalize all of her pieces...

 

and the winner is...

 

The winner's from our Modern Romance giveaway are:

Ashleymargaret who said: "i love the petite flowers comb!"

AND

Annaday L who said: "Ooh... the Organza Flower Neckribbon/Headband is for me! Actually... all of her items are absolutely gorgeous and tempting."

Congrats to the two of you and we'll be contacting you by email! Special thanks to Modern Romance for this great giveaway!

charming details

We are always drawn to weddings that are outside...and if they are in a rustic, country setting - even better! This wedding photographed by the talented Laura Negri was featured over on the Weddings Unveiled blog this week and we had to share all the fun little details! To see more of the wedding, be sure to visit here.

 

 

{photo credits: Laura Negri Photography via Weddings Unveiled blog}

paper source events

For any DIY fans out there, be sure to check out these upcoming events at Paper Source stores...if you have never been to one of their events, they are great and you get to take home great items!

Complimentary Creative Wedding Demos
February 21, 2009

All Paper Source Store Locations

An afternoon of complimentary demos, make-and-takes and inspiration for your big day!

11:30 am - Announcing the Big Day
12:45 pm - Inspired Invitations
2:00 pm - Tasteful Tabletop Décor

Exclusive Event: The Wedding Suite
March 5, 2009 - 6:30 - 9 PM
$35 per person

All Paper Source Store Locations

Sip sparkling champagne and enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries while you create a full suite of wedding samples — including a select group of letterpress invitations, escort cards, favors and table accents. Registration is required to attend this special event. Seats are limited to 15, so don't delay.

Sign up with a friend and receive $5 off each seat!

bag it

We love the concept of these custom designed map bags by Laura Hooper Calligraphy! How fun would they be for welcome gifts/favors for your guests...and very {green} too...always a plus!

Laura is partnering with the gals over at Southern Weddings for this fun little contest too...be sure to check it out!

let's get hitched

Were not horsing around...how fun are some of these little unexpected wedding details from Martha Stewart Weddings?

 

congratulations stephanie & chris!

Janie over at The Bride's Cafe posted the winners of our {ultimate wedding giveaway} today! Stephanie & Chris will be getting married on October 3, 2009 and we can't wait to be a part of it! Congrats to you both!

kate headley photography

Hope everyone had a great weekend! We are so excited today to feature one of our favorite friends and wedding photographers based out of the Washington, DC area...the amazing and talented Kate Headley.

It is actually a crime we have not featured Kate here sooner but loved the timing of today since we did a fun photoshoot with her this weekend! Kate has an INCREDIBLE eye for style and she is truly an original when it comes to thinking of fresh and fun ideas for taking photographs...she always inspires us and the images she captures could not be more breathtaking! 

Instead of featuring all wedding images...we asked Kate to put together her {top 10} photographs and put in her words the reasons they are her favorites....enjoy!

 {1} A sneak peak from our {ritzy bee} photoshoot.  I always love my latest pictures best.

{2} This was from my 'just for fun' photoshoot I did with my sister Mary.   I just loved the contrast of the grimy parking meters and her pretty soft style.   My sister was such a good sport, but she did insist on keeping her nose ring in.



{3} I really never know if a concept I have in mind will work, but I adore this photo I did with Suann of Simplesong Design.  It turned out to be perfect location.


{4} At Maria's request, here's my "Real Simple" shot.  That's actually my nightstand. I love any bouquet in a blue canning jar. Janie Medley from Janie Medley Flora Design & The Bride's Cafe put together the bouquet.



{5} Yep, these are my sisters.  They are always willing to be models for me.  And I love photographing them.  These two dresses I picked up at a thrift shop in Old Town Alexandria for $20.   They are standing in the yard of my great-grandparent's farm in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  We'd seen a lot of old family photos posed in that exact spot. I think this was the only shot with a straight face. 



{6} This was from an engagement shoot I did with a lovely couple whose wedding I'll be shooting next fall.  I love the colors and the reflection of the old row houses in the window and the overall feel.



{7} I was really proud of this photo on DC's subway.  I was nervous about a crowded car and had a few ideas before getting on.   I love the way it turned out, especially when I was bouncing all over the place.


{8} This is a photo I took in an old cottage on Lake Huron last summer.  When I look at this photo, it just reminds me of feeling relaxed.  I love details that kind of tell a story.



{9} I am not really into traditional ring shots, but when I walked to up to the table they were holding hands and I just snapped it like that.



{10} From a favorite wedding, I love this couple.  The photo on the left is just a favorite of mine and the one on the right is really cool.  Sometimes I like to turn off my flash and see what happens.

Here are some of the FUN shots Kate took of me over the weekend...and in true Kate Headley style, I am so ecstatic to have very untraditional head shots...

For more inspiration and to see all of her amazing engagement sessions & weddings, be sure to check out Kate's photography blog too and if you are getting married and are in need of magazine-worthy-photographs you will be swooning over for life...give Kate a call!

winter wedding invites

Loving these gorgeous invitation designs from East Six with brilliant little winter details...