Category: WEDDING FLOWERS

  • Inspiration: An Enchanting Wedding in the Countryside of Normandy

    Inspiration: An Enchanting Wedding in the Countryside of Normandy

    As wedding planners, we are always looking for inspiration to pull from for our own events. This past summer, our fabulous photographer, Olivier Lalin of WeddingLight Photography, photographed a lovely pink-hued wedding in the countryside of Normandy. Have we caught your attention yet?

    Gathering some 250 friends and family, this lovely couple decided to have two full days of festivities to celebrate their wedding.

    On a gorgeous summer day in July, guests enter the venue on a candle lit path.French Normandy countryside weddingThe reception was held in a charming garden just a few hours from the French capital. Although a tent was set up to cover the area, it was beautifully decorated in fairy lights, lush pink and creme-colored florals, as well as hanging white wisteria plants for a whimsical and romantic interior. Quite enchanting! French Normandy countryside wedding

    Just outside the tent, a photo booth was set up for guests to enjoy throughout the evening. Isn’t that hand painted backdrop just incredible? The lanterns also provide a nice touch, too.

    French Normandy countryside weddingFrench Normandy countryside weddingThe entrance was framed with two cream-colored pillars with large floral arrangements. We just love the clean, natural feel! Don’t you?Menus with created with the bride and groom’s initials monogrammed at the top and finished with a bold pink hand-written font for a simple, yet elegant look.The table set up was equally as dreamy with an eclectic array of glass vases and pink and creme-colored floral arrangements dispersed down the center of the table. Mercury glass candle holders were also arranged to complement the florals. As for the tableware, vintage pink floral plates were used with silver flatware and crystal glasses trimmed in gold to finalize the presentation. 

    Can’t get enough of this lovely wedding? Then head on over to our photographer’s blog for even more photos of this romantic garden affair!

  • Blog Love: Storyboard Wedding Published Our Vintage Bridal Shoot

    We were so thrilled to hear that Jessica Poole of Storyboard Wedding had chosen our styled shoot to be posted on her blog. It is wonderful to have support in getting our work out to the rest of the world. Her lovely site is all about inspiring  brides through beautiful photos and styled shoots, (like ours), advice from professionals and some of the top bloggers from around the web, DIY projects… basically anything that that will help brides prepare for their big day and anything things in between.

    Once again, a big thank you to all of our fantastic vendors that helped make this shoot possible! We cannot wait to show you our next project!

    Dresses: Max Chaoul | Veils: Rhapsodie Paris  | JewelryPaulette à Bicyclette  | Makeup: Melody Kennedy  | Hair: Lucie Letz  | Florist: Une Fleur en Liberte  | Coordination: WeddingLight Events with the assistance of stylist Birendra Le Guevel  | Photography: Olivier Lalin of WeddingLight Photography 
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  • Styled Shoot: A Dreamy Vintage Inspired Styled Shoot

    WeddingLight Events is thrilled to be sharing our first ever styled shoot! This was our first attempt at creating an inspirational bridal shoot for our lovely international brides and we are thrilled with the results. We certainly could not have achieved this outcome without our phenomenal team of vendors whom without their assistance, dedication and contribution would not have been possible.

    It started with a simple idea of doing something with a vintage chic theme, which was realized with the addition of our friendMax Chaoul‘s stunning vintage inspired gowns. ​The Daisy gown is a 1920’s inspired look in a fluid low waisted satin design and a gorgeous embroidered lace top. The second is the Lana gown, which is a 1940’s inspired look in a empire cut with a romantic long sleeved crochet design. We then paired ethereal veils and romantic headpieces from Rhapsodie Paris, lovely artisanal (and ethically made) jewelry by Paulette à Bicyclette (yes, you’ve seen her on our blog before!) and whimsical florals by Edith of Une Fleur en Liberte in white and pastel peach and pink colors. To complete our models looks hairstylist, Lucie Letz and Los Angeles makeup artist, Melody Kennedy opted for one model with a bold look that included a daring pink lip and smoky eyes and the other model with a charming and natural look and playful curls. For the location we wanted to have a “Secret Garden” feel with all of its serenity and romance. We were delighted when a friend of our photographer allowed us to use his dreamy home, which is just location outside of Paris in the Parisian countryside. Everyone’s contribution was important, but without the amazing talent of our wonderful photographer, Olivier Lalin of WeddingLight Photography, this shoot would not have happened.

    We certainly hope this inspires our beautiful brides to be! Keep checking the blog as we are in the midst of preparing for another shoot before the summer’s end.

    To see more of our lovely photos, please visit our photographer’s site: WeddingLight Photography’s blog.

     

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    Dresses: Max Chaoul | Veils: Rhapsodie Paris  | JewelryPaulette à Bicyclette  | Makeup: Melody Kennedy  | Hair: Lucie Letz  | Florist: Une Fleur en Liberte  | Coordination: WeddingLight Events with the assistance of stylist Birendra Le Guevel  | Photography: Olivier Lalin of WeddingLight Photography 

  • Inspiration: 2014 Bridal Hair Accessory Trends

    After choosing your perfect dress, the biggest statement you can make is through your bridal head-wear. Whether you want to be classic in a veil or breaking boundaries with a more unique piece, WeddingLight Events collated this season’s top hair accessory trends. Tying together your personality and wedding theme will be completed with one of these fabulous looks. Don’t forget to check out our Top 5 Hairstyles to discover the ultimate combination of style and accessory.

    1.Gatsby Style Rhinestone Headdresses and Juliet Caps

    1920’s glamour continues to inspire brides, and what better way to add nuances of the jazz era to your look than through head-wear. Rhinestone head bands offer a perfect bridge between tiara and hair-band. This look has a timeless elegance which transcends the ages, whilst evoking the fun and recklessness of the period. With many different accessory styles to choose from you should have no problem finding one which compliments your face shape, hair style and dress.

     

     

    Juliet caps have also made a big comeback with brides. This look is unmistakably vintage and romantic. They can be worn simply or used as a more interesting way to incorporate a veil into your look. The lace adds extra prettiness to any bridal look. Both are perfect for adding a little Gatsby majesty to your reception –  just make sure you’ve perfected your Charleston so you can live up to your look!

    Source www.weddinghandmade.com

    2. Classic veils

    The staple bridal look will never change, and if you’ve always imagined of the man of your dreams lifting a veil from your face what other choice do you have but to go for it? After all this is your one and only chance to pull it off. Of course just because you know you need to have a veil there are still many decisions to be made! Floor length cathedral style,  or shorter and layered? Detailed or simple? Thinking about practicalities is also an important aspect in veil choice as you may want to be able to easily remove it for certain photographs. Floor length veils are the most traditional and are always flattering. Whilst  shorter styles can be more playful and inject some personality however it’s important to make sure your whole silhouette is still pleasing to the eye. We love this soft romantic blusher veil from Twigs and Honey.

    Source Twigsandhoney.com

    3.Ethereal Floral Crowns

    For the bohemian bride floral crowns are the perfect free spirited expression of beauty. Celebrating natural elegance and romanticism, they create a unique look. From pale and delicate headbands to larger and brighter crowns, the floral trend offers a spectrum of diversity and the perfect motif for a spring/summer wedding.  This has to be the biggest trend right now. Your bouquet can also be tied into your look making your favorite flowers play a starring role in your big day. Check out our blog on top bouquet trends for even more inspiration on which flowers to choose, as well as our interview with our wonderful florist Estelle.  Adding a splash of colour to your look with bright flowers can also change up the style, and allow you to add in the tones which most suit you. Your floral crown will also of course be completely unique, which is exactly what you want for your big day. Floral crowns are particularly stunning when combined with loose natural curls, for a soft ethereal elegance.

     Source www.alterblooms.blogspot.co.uk/

    4. Extravagant Fascinators

    It’s your big day so all eyes must be on you, and nothing will ensure this better than a statement fascinator. Intricacy of design and an array of materials can combine to form a work of art. An excellent choice when combined with a more simple dress. Adding feathers, lace, or rhinestones creates endless possibilities. This gives you an excellent way of bringing in any colours or materials you want to incorporate into your look. Fascinators have made a big comeback since the Royal wedding, even making a splash within mainstream fashion. Of course there are also many smaller fascinators out there if you want a more subdued take on this look. Dare to be different!

    Source stylemepretty.com

    5. Royal Tiaras

    If adding a little royal touch to the day is important for you, then you can alternatively embrace the princess theme with a tiara. Now is the time to truly channel your inner Kate Middleton, after all who can deny how stunning her vintage Cartier piece was?  A delicate and somewhat traditional accessory choice, a tiara can easily be incorporated into your chosen hairstyle.   They are also perfect for adding a little sparkle to a structured hair do. So if a formal chignon is your style of choice a tiara will be the  perfect accompaniment!  Excellent if you don’t want too much attention to be on your hair. Tiaras are less of a hot trend right now  but they will always be a classic and regal wedding look. They’re also perfect if you’ve chosen stunning jewellery and want to emphasise your chosen pieces with a matching tiara. Glitz and glamour galore!

     Source hairstyle-for-weddings.com

    Hopefully this has inspired you to find the perfect wedding hair accessory for you. For more advice on choosing your perfect bridal hairstyle to go with your hair accessory and on how to prepare for the big day, take a look at our interview with Muriel, our favorite Paris wedding hairstylist (and stylist to the stars!).

     

  • Inspiration: Spring 2014 Popular Bouquet Trends

    Choosing a bouquet may be the most important decision in a bride’s wedding planning in Paris too – next to choosing the dress, of course! It is not only an added accessory to compliment the bride’s look, but it is a reflection of the evening’s décor and style. This spring there are 5 trends happening in the floral world that can give any bride an extra boost of elegance as opposed to the traditional white roses.

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    Bold Colors

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    In past years, hues of red or light pink or white made for a beautiful and simple bouquet. Brides are choosing deeper colors this spring, such as purple or bright coral. This is a bold look and with the right flower choices can look stunning against a white dress. If your style is more modest, try just adding just accents of bold colors to make the bouquet pop!

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    Pastel Colors

    source: www.stylemepretty.com

    On the other hand, softer and more muted tones are also a big trend in recent wedding décor. If you like a romantic style, choosing pastel colors will give you this ethereal look. Pastels like blush and light lilac can be mixed with dusty miller to give your look a delicate quality.

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    Succulents

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    source: www.theknot.com

    If you want to stray away from traditional, use succulents for your bouquet. They are beautiful when mixed with flowers, or even as a whole bouquet. Succulents have such a unique look, but are still flower-esque so they can be made into gorgeous arrangements.

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    Contrast

    source: www.weddingwire.com

    One of my favorite trends in bouquets this spring is contrasting colors. Using white anemones or calla lilies with deep colored centers makes a beautiful arrangement. Using calla lilies is still on the traditional side, but can be more updated when the centers are dark to make them stand out. This look can have many different forms depending on the style of your wedding, and you can even add different colors to make it more striking.

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    Jewels

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    source: Olivier Lalin of WeddingLight Photography

    The best way to have a rare and unforgettable bouquet is to not use flowers at all! Sounds crazy, but can be really beautiful if you use accessories and gems, or even add a momentum with your favorite flowers to make it truly personal. Remember that piece of jewelry your great grandmother handed down to you that you never though you’d wear – that would be beautiful atop a gem-filled bouquet.

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    So remember, keep your own style in mind and have fun with your bouquet!