A few weeks ago, we collaborated with some of the best vendors in the Baltimore metro area to produce a photo shoot that would illustrate how you can take an idea and translate it into a beautiful event.
We chose to be inspired by the classic, the beautiful, the original Coco Chanel. The details were elegant, lush and reminiscent of an era of lavish soirees and couture frocks. The romance of Chanel's 1930's France meets a touch of the drama of today's Chanel by Karl Lagerfield.
Is your style deeply inspired by the drama of the runway? Let your lifestyle meet your BrideStyle...in a couture Chanel kind of way.
Please check out our fabulous participating vendors:
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Jennie Campbell Photography: Jennie has an affinity for capturing weddings in an artistic, stunning way. We had a great time working with her on this shoot, and her professionalism makes her work perfection. She has some great experience in fashion photography, so if you're looking for a high-end photojournalistic style, book her for your day! Plus, she's super fun!
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Ann's Garden: Laurie is an absolute visionary. I came to her with this idea of a vintage Chanel inspired photo shoot, and she took the concept and translated it into an absolutely gorgeous floral that incorporated elements I had never even seen before. If you want floral couture, she will create something that your guests will be in awe of.
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Jordan Thomas Salon and Spa: The girls at Jordan Thomas transformed our gorgeous models into breathtaking supermodels! Karen, the resident makeup artist, showed a range of looks, from dramatic to playful to romantic, and nailed every one of them. The girls hairstyles were soft and elegant, a trademark of Jordan Thomas style.
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Party Plus Rentals: From the tables to the linens, glassware and chandelier, Lauren at Party Plus helped us create a gorgeous set that would not have been possible with anyone else! Their gorgeous black square chargers were a particular favorite of mine! They can help you with lighting and specialty rentals.
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Preston's Stationery: Kim at Preston's took my idea and incorporated a gorgeous black and white damask motif into all of the stationery. Her carefully handmade stationery pulled all of the decor together, from the table name to the menus and place cards. If you want details that your guests will never forget, call Kim at Preston's!
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Faye Daniel Designs: Working with Randie on this shoot absolutely amazed me. Literally, anything you can think of, they can create. They custom make hairpieces, fascinators, birdcage veils, jewelry, belts- custom anything! Randie can help you take the most simple of gowns and make it a couture creation.
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Flavor Cupcakery: How about that cake?! Absolutely stunning. They took "Chanel" and ran with it, incorporating a quilting pattern, pearls, and gorgeous little flowers that exuded sophistication. And, even though, you can't tell from the photos, their sweets taste even better than they look!
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Buerhaus Design: Matt was on set all day to capture all of the action of our shoot! Specializing in a cinematic style, his videos will be a treasure for you and your future hubby for the rest of your lives. Photography can capture the moments. A videographer like Matt can capture the very essence of your day.
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K&B Bridals and Event Planning: All of these gorgeous gowns are courtesy of our bridal boutique and are designed by one of our favorite lines,
WToo. We also produced the concept, planning, and photo shoot styling. We had so much fun putting this together and hope you can draw inspiration from our very own creation!
