Clocks, Confetti + A Midnight Kiss

Image Credits:

Gold Glitter shoes by Miu Miu
Glitter party horns via Design Sponge
Clock tablescape by Amber Karson Events/Swest Tea Photography

Tuesday Shoesday

Louboutin Love

Art Gallery Chic - Inspiration Shoot

It's no secret I'm a girly girl at heart...I love fluffy peonies and soft colors, romantic candlelight and vintage everything.  However I'd been wanting to do a shoot like this for quite sometime - I wanted to challenge myself to do something a little out of my comfort zone and more modern in style.  Of course it has the signature Strawberry Milk look, so among the stark palette, lucite and angular features you'll find a few antiques and some sparkle mixed in too.  And what shoot is complete without a fiery redhead?  Enjoy!


*Update:  We are beyond thrilled that this shoot has since been published in Washingtonian Bride & Groom blog as well as Grace Ormonde's WeddingSTYLE magazine.

Concept:  "Love is the most beautiful art form."  Created a modern art gallery atmosphere for a high fashion bridal shoot with classic elements.  


Palette:  Black, White and Kelly Green.

Images by:  David Hartcorn Photography

Makeup: About Face Beauti
Hair:  Ayo Napata

Paper Goods:  Little Bit Heart 

Rentals: DC Rentals (place settings, ghost chairs.)

Flowers:  Great Expectations by Inka

Bridal Gown:  Pronovias from Love Couture Bridal in Potomac.
Model:  Chelsea Taylore
Design/Styling/Props/Furniture: Strawberry Milk Events

Tuesday Shoesday

We are loving these custom crystal heels found in London, but there are several shoe sites on places like Etsy that will customize shoes for you as well.  And it always helps if you have a picture for inspiration!

Wedding for Two - Pt. II

If you missed Part I, catch up here first!

Note the gorgeous Kate Middleton-esque wedding ring...

An intimate reception for two - English Rose Garden did a beautiful job on the florals.

Cake for two - by the amazing Maggie Austin.  The hand-rolled rosettes took 13 hours alone!
And those realistic peach flowers are made of pure sugar.

The End.

Again, a very special thank you to all our fabulous vendors:

Venue/Catering - The Jefferson Hotel, DC

Photography - David Hartcorn

Hair - Elegant Hair by Giselle

Makeup - Carl Ray

Cake - Maggie Austin Cakes

Flowers - English Rose Garden

Posing Coach - Maxim Cover Model, Krista Mills

Officiant - Rev. Gioele Settembrini

Planning/Styling - Strawberry Milk Event

Tuesday Shoesday

I've come to realize that for me, glitter is to weddings and fashion what the "cherry on top" is to the ice cream sundae...minus the calories.

Badgley Mischka pumps
{Via: The Charity Wedding}

Glitz and Glam: Lofty Inspiration

When I spotted this dreamy photoshoot designed by Elissa Keno and photographed by Kellie Kano over on Elizabeth Anne Designs, I almost asked someone to pinch me.  Absolutely loving the girly, airy color palette of shell pink, ivory, bronze, gold and a whole lot of glitter.  The designer stole this straight out of my fluffy, cotton candy dreams...and it was too good not to share!  I simply cannot believe the whole concept was created for a mere $205 - just goes to show Goodwill, a can of gold spray paint and a little DIY can go a long way!  Enjoy the original post as seen on EAD :)

There are many places in the world with a tradition of attaching a strip of fabric or ribbon to special trees for good luck, good health, or simply for a man to share his love for a special woman. Painted white and adorned with lovely ribbons in shades of silver, gold, rose, and cream, the May Tree takes on an ethereal quality perfect for a spring wedding day.

 Sweetest Occasion and I challenged wedding vendors to get together to create unique and inspiring wedding concepts using one of 2011′s best trends – Glitter and Glam! Everyone was free to infuse their concept with as much creativity as possible, but there was one catch – items purchased could not exceed a total of $500. This means that each and every idea that they are bringing to you is completely approachable for all budgets, and to sweeten the deal even more, several of these fabulous and talented vendors have included DIY instructions for their creations too! Incredibly, Elissa and Kellie pulled together this fabulous concept for a mere $205.

How did they do it? Chairs, china, glassware, and silverware were purchased from Goodwill. In lieu of linen, gold glitter paper from Michael’s topped the modern, elegant table, which was dressed with crisp white dinnerware, pale pink napkins, and a blush glass centerpiece. Tissue paper pomanders hung from the rafters, and of course the striking focus of the decor is the gorgeous May Tree, which was created by Elissa and her husband and dressed with ribbons in shades of pink, champagne, white, and gold.

No wedding is complete without sweets of course, and Elissa and Kellie created a delectable dessert display featuring a gorgeous three-layer white and pale pink wedding cake from Maxie B’s.

You can view even more of the gorgeous images in the gallery!

The following North Carolina wedding vendors contributed to this inspirational wedding concept:

Photography and styling – Kellie Kano \ Styling – Elissa Keno \ Bakery – Maxie B’s \ Gown – Pronovias \ Shoes – Nine West

DIY resources: Fabric for tree – JoAnn’s \ Vase – TJ Maxx \ Chairs, glassware, silverware, votive holders, blush glass vase – Michael’s \ Tissue paper poms and burlap bags for chairs – Etsy