FAVORITE VENDOR! Blush by Brandee Gaar

Okay, so I fell off the wagon.  I haven't done a Favorite Friday Blog in a while. Time is flying by and this wedding season has kept me busy!  And it's not Friday.. But.. I'm breaking all the rules, I hope you forgive me.


This Favorite Vendor of mine- first of all she is amazing, 2nd of all she uses pearls in her brand.. How could you go wrong there! 


 Introducing Blush by Brandee Gaar!! (Brandee forgive me for the delay!)


One of my favorite Wedding Planners!  See some images of her work and her comments below! If you are looking for a genuinely real and classy lady.. Brandee is it, she and her team put together some pretty fabulous weddings!

“I can’t believe I’m including this photo of my VERY pregnant belly but I just love this one!  Jessica has a very busy schedule so her mom and I planned most of the event.  Jessica just told us she wanted it to be romantic, classic, and black and gold (she and Adam are huge Knights fans!).  She was so stunned when she saw both the ceremony and reception.  She and Adam just kept telling us how much better it was then they ever imagined!  Definitely one of my favorites!!” (photo credit: Rhodes Studios- above 3 photos)

“This was a memorable wedding because the groom wanted to plan a surprise for the bride and he didn’t want ANYONE to know.  We hired Edwin McCain to play their first dance song live during the reception.  When the DJ announced the first dance, Edwin and the band came out of the back carrying their instruments and started playing!  He also played a song that he wrote specifically for Stephanie and her dad for their special dance.  Everyone in the room was wide-eyed for the 40 minute set and Gregg was thrilled we pulled it off!”  

(photo credit: Heidi Mitchell photography- above photo)

“Such a fun wedding!!  Alisa and Steve wanted a Vintage Hollywood Glam wedding and boy did they take the theme all the way!  We hired Paparazzi dressed in vintage clothing with antique cameras to greet the guests on the red carpet as they entered the reception.  We had a backdrop on the ‘Walk of Fame’ for everyone to stop and have their picture taken.  Each guest got to experience what it was like to be a move star in the 1950’s!”

(photo credit: Rhodes Studios- above 2 photos)

Modern Day Great Gatsby Wedding Style!

See the Bridal Shower POST and Stationery

This bride came to me and asked for the Style of a Modern Day Great Gatsby. She was a modern bride, with some traditional flare, so we created invitations and paper creations for both her Bridal Shower and her fantastic wedding!  We decided to create a classy monotone look with amazing accents using White Metallic and Matte Ivory. Feathers, Pearls, Green Satin Ribbon, Ivory Lace and Iridescent Wood Grain, created Details that made her wedding shine.  

MY FAVORITE TOUCH: The coloring Book!!

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Wedding invitations: Iridescent Pearlized Wooden Box, Lined with Ivory Lace. White Linen Metallic and Complimenting Ivory Matte Paper.  Inside a White Marabou Feather Fan- with pearl and ribbon accents.

Escort Cards: 3" Glass Votives with White Candles. Wrapped and Tied Metallic Translucent Vellum,  Each persons name and table assignments printed. It was an amazing site to see a table of candles all lit up.

Table Numbers: 6" Glass Round Vases, filled with Pearls with Iridescent Pearlized Wooden Numbers Resting Inside

Menus:  Ivory Matte Paper,  White Linen Metallic Paper backing, Satin Ribbon and Ivory Pearl Accent on the front

Coloring Books: We illustrated the story of the bride and groom and made it a coloring book for the children at the wedding.

Programs:  Ivory Matte Paper, Bound with White Linen Metallic Paper covered in Ivory Lace, Ivory Pearl Accent on the front

 

Other paper was Appetizer Tray Cards for Cocktail Hour.

All Photography is by The Liga District

Anthropology? yes please!

So I have always loved Anthropology. Who doesn't? However, sometimes as cool as I think some of their ideas are, they always confused me.................... Until................. I actually had a bride as me to design an Anthropology invite. And the fun and enjoyment that came from it was....UMMMM....AMAZING! And now I think the designers at Anthropology are GENIUS!!! And I won't be a "Glory Hog". My wonderful assistant/go to/amazing interpreter of my crazy ideas Heather, developed this idea, and I executed it..




First the Save the Date. A Front and Back Masterpiece, with Metallic paper, textured gold fleck paper and green satin ribbon! (see above flowered pattern with layered ribbon back.

 So..Drumroll please!!!! Unique, interesting, fun, and truly showed bride and groom personality! (Above see the Save The DAte and Full Invite Displayed!

On the invite we used several different metal embellishments that came in square, oval, circle, etc. In bronze, silver, gold, etc. Making every invitation unique to each guest. A fun interesting Flare that brought both individuality and earthy elegance to the project!


As pictured int he main picture you can see, the invitation opened in an interesting way. When you turned it over, it was tied with a grass green satin ribbon, to which you un-tied to unveil a folder which contained the response card and envelope and what normally would be insert Cards..  

So if you love Anthropology as a theme, as a piece of decor or even just as an admirer who is afraid to try it.. COMMENT and give props to the Anthropology inspiration!!!