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Showing posts with label wedding belles. Show all posts

1.25.2019

madly in love with the new issue of metro detroit weddings


The Winter 2019 issue of Metro Detroit Weddings is on stands now, and there is so much to love in these pages, from a sweet engagement story to a one-of-a-kind courthouse wedding to unforgettable honeymoon destinations curated by local blogger The Travel Critic. And of course there's this issue's cover story, a 1960s-inspired editorial photographed at the charming Graduate hotel in Ann Arbor. Check out the entire shoot below, and see more from this issue here!


On the Cover:
Pronovias gown, $3,500, at BLUSH Couture Bride. Pearl earrings, $12, at The Peacock Room. Bouquet by University Flower Shop.

Above (from left):
Emporio Armani tuxedo jacket, $1,495, at Neiman Marcus. BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo shirt, $248, at Hugo Boss. Express tuxedo pant, $148, and velvet tie, $49.90, at Express.
Justin Alexander zip-back halter ballgown, $2,100, at Piera’s Bridal Couture. Crystal four leaf flower pin (in hair), $45, and pearl earrings, $12, at The Peacock Room.
Michael Kors wool blazer, $595, and trouser, $295, at Michael Kors. BOSS Hugo Boss shirt, $148, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express. 
Emporio Armani velvet tuxedo jacket, $1,495, at Neiman Marcus. BOSS Hugo Boss shirt, $175, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express.
MICHAEL Michael Kors floral dress, $98, at Michael Kors. Bag knot pearl earrings, $50, at The Wedding Shoppe.
MICHAEL Michael Kors garden embroidered mesh dress, $250, at Michael Kors. Pearl headband, $22, at The Peacock Room. Pearl and crystal earrings, $15, at B. Ella Bridal.


Theory velvet tuxedo jacket, $645, and Neiman Marcus bow tie, $85, at Neiman Marcus. BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo shirt, $248, at Hugo Boss. Express tuxedo pant, $148, at Express. Elaine B. multi-faceted wedding band, $800 for set of two, at Elaine B. Jewelry.


From left: 
INES by Ines Di Santo “Suri” gown with train, $5,680, at Roma Sposa. Pearl earrings, $12, at The Peacock Room. Diamond engagement ring, $10,350, and diamond wedding band, $1,499, at Tapper’s.
MICHAEL Michael Kors floral dress, $98, at Michael Kors. Bag knot pearl earrings, $50, at The Wedding Shoppe.
MICHAEL Michael Kors garden embroidered mesh dress, $250, at Michael Kors. Pearl headband, $22, at The Peacock Room. Pearl and crystal earrings, $15, at B. Ella Bridal.


The Wedding Shoppe Private Collection “McCartney” gown, $1,599, at The Wedding Shoppe. Elaine B. “Mountain Side Provincial” ring, $1,100, and “Aquamarine Provincial” ring, $1,300, at Elaine B. Jewelry. Barrera pearl earrings, $415, and Judith Leiber crystal evening clutch, $1,995, at Neiman Marcus. Betsey Johnson lace pumps, $129, at Piera’s Bridal Couture.


From left: 
Zara plaid suit jacket, $199, and pants, $89.90, at Zara. Warby Parker “Hughes” jet black glasses, $95, at Warby Parker.
BOSS Hugo Boss suit, $895, shirt, $175, and tie, $118, at Hugo Boss. Warby Parker “Percey” evergreen tortoise fade glasses, $95, at Warby Parker.
Michael Kors wool blazer, $595, and trouser, $295, at Michael Kors. BOSS Hugo Boss shirt, $148, and tie, $128, at Hugo Boss.


Paloma Blanca gown with sash, $2,410, at The Gown Shop. Oscar de la Renta earrings, $425, at Neiman Marcus. Diamond engagement ring, $8,250, and diamond eternity ring, $3,750, at Tapper’s.


From left: 
Maggy London navy cold shoulder dress, $148, at The Peacock Room. Elaine B. “Eggshell Drop” earrings, $108, at Elaine B. Jewelry.
Paloma Blanca gown with sash, $2,410, at The Gown Shop. Oscar de la Renta earrings, $425, at Neiman Marcus. Diamond engagement ring, $8,250, and diamond eternity ring, $3,750, at Tapper’s. Badgley Mischka satin heels, $225, at Piera’s Bridal Couture. Jimmy Choo “Leni” painted glitter clutch, $775, at Neiman Marcus.
Maggy London navy pleated sleeve dress, $152, at The Peacock Room. Elaine B. “Tiny Eggshell” earrings, $98, at Elaine B. Jewelry.


From left: 
BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo, $895, and shirt, $175, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express.
BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo, $895, and shirt, $148, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express.


Emporio Armani tuxedo jacket, $1,495, at Neiman Marcus. BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo shirt, $248, at Hugo Boss. Express tuxedo pant, $148, and velvet tie, $49.90, at Express.


From left: 
BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo, $895, and shirt, $148, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express. BHLDN “Linden” dress, $280, at BHLDN. Pearl earrings, $12, at The Peacock Room.
BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo, $995, and tuxedo shirt, $248, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express.
WToo “Hermia” gown, $1,395, at B. Ella Bridal. MICHAEL Michael Kors rose faux fur jacket, $395, at Michael Kors. Pearl headband, $22, at The Peacock Room. Diamond engagement ring, $8,250, diamond eternity ring, $3,750, and Mikimoto pearl and diamond studs, $1,160, at Tapper’s. Badgley Mischka heels, $215, at Piera’s Bridal Couture.
Theia Bridal “Trinity” jumpsuit, $280, at BHLDN. David Tutera pearl necklace, $89, at Piera’s Bridal Couture. Pearl earrings, $12, at The Peacock Room.
BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo, $895, and shirt, $175, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express.


From left: 
Pronovias gown, $1,500, at Bridal Couture. Pearl headband, $22, at The Peacock Room. Mikimoto pearl and diamond studs, $1,160, at Tapper’s.
Zara tuxedo jacket, $149, and tuxedo pant, $79.90, at Zara. BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo shirt, $248, at Hugo Boss. Express tuxedo pant, $148, at Express. Elaine B. multi-faceted wedding band, $800 for set of two, at Elaine B. Jewelry.


Ines Di Santo “Mia” gown with cathedral train, $8,680, at Roma Sposa. Elaine B. “Sunstone Compass” ring, $1,100, at Elaine B. Jewelry. Pearl earring, $12, at The Peacock Room.


From left: 
Michael Kors slim-fit ponte blazer, $198, trousers, $148, and slim-fit stretch-cotton shirt, $128, at Michael Kors.
BHLDN “Anthem” dress, $195, at BHLDN. MICHAEL Michael Kors laced drapey trench coat, $295, “Lacey” butterfly embellished slides, $130, and large “Whitney” shoulder bag, $278, at Michael Kors. SWISSGEAR hardside trunk carry-on suitcase, $120, at Target.

1.29.2018

back in time bridal for hour detroit

Naeem Khan gown, $8,490, and Jardin Jewelry earrings, $330, at Roma Sposa; Vintage gloves, stylist's own.

The first time I stepped inside The Peacock Room's new flagship store at the Fisher Building, the space was still under construction and very raw. But it took my breath away, nevertheless. I knew it was going to be an incredible space, and the finished product definitely lived up to expectations. When I called the owner (and total boss babe), Rachel Lutz, about shooting the Hour Detroit bridal feature in the new store, I was so thrilled she said yes! It was a dream location, the perfect setting for vintage-inspired bridal looks. It was inspired by vintage photographs of women shopping at Bergdorf Goodman, so I pulled together a collection of gowns that are modern takes on looks from the 1920s to the 1950s. I absolutely love the way this shoot turned out! See the full shoot below!

1.18.2018

best of 2017: fashion


One of the things that makes me happiest is my work as a fashion stylist. Work has been a refuge for me over the last year as I coped with the loss of my son – it kept me sane in so many ways. I am so grateful to have a career that feeds my soul, and I am so fortunate to work with so many talented people. Above are some of my favorite shots from 2017, from beautiful bridal to sporty menswear. To see more from these shoots, and more of my work in general, follow me on Instagram!

Top Row (l-r): Hour Detroit women's eveningwear, photo by Roy Ritchie. Hour Detroit bridal fashion, photo by Jenny Risher. Hour Detroit men's fashion featuring Detroit City FC, photo by Lians Jadan. 

Middle Row (l-r): Metro Detroit Weddings bridal accessories, photo by Brad Ziegler. Hour Detroit "Best of Detroit" magic-themed shoot, photo by Jenny Risher. Metro Detroit Weddings bridal fashion, photo by Heather Saunders.

Bottom Row (l-r): DBusiness "Executive Fashion," photo by Martin Vecchio. Metro Detroit Weddings bridal fashion, photo by Amber Marie Photography. Hour Detroit winter fashion, photo by Martin Vecchio.

2.09.2016

romantic edge


Valentine's Day is this weekend, love is in the air, and it's the perfect time to share the bridal fashion story from the February issue of Hour Detroit! The lovely and talented Cybelle Codish photographed this story at the Russell Industrial Center, a gigantic warehouse complex with some incredible raw spaces as well as artist studios. The raw spaces provided a beautiful, incongruous backdrop for the ethereal, romantic gowns I pulled for the shoot, but they did create some unique challenges. The Russell is raw - really raw, like standing water, layers and layers of dust, disgustingly dirty raw - in the unfinished parts of the building, so extreme care had to be taken to make sure all of the gowns made it out of the shoot alive and undamaged. At one point, the model was standing on top of my coat inside an Ikea blue bag with her train pooled around her to make sure it didn't even come close to touching the ground. Photo shoots are so glamorous, aren't they? ;)

When it came to styling, for the looks shot in the raw spaces, I wanted to bring in elements like leather jackets, biker boots, and black leather gloves for a rougher, edgier take on bridal. By contrast, I wanted the looks shot in the studio of painter Andrezej Sikora to be more classically elegant and sophisticated, but still artistic. The model's subtle tattoos were the perfect compliment to the styling concept, and I'm so glad you can see them in some of the final images. Her engagement ring was also perfect - she got engaged two weeks before the shoot, so we decided to let her wear her own ring throughout!

Check out all the gorgeous gowns below.

1.04.2016

say hello to metro detroit weddings!


When I first started styling and editing Metro Detroit Bride three years ago, my personal wedding planning days were long over, but I was so excited to have the opportunity to help other couples on their journeys down the aisle. The magazine has always been about inspiring Detroiters to plan the wedding of their dreams through beautiful images and thoughtful content.

But this year marks a milestone - the magazine has been relaunched as Metro Detroit Weddings, with a more inclusive outlook and a more modern design aesthetic. Everyone at the magazine, myself included, was overjoyed when the Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex marriage. Equal rights for all - especially when it comes to love - is a cause we all believe in strongly. The magazine's new name reflects that, dropping the "bride" in favor of "weddings" to show our support for Detroit couples who are gay, straight, and everywhere in between.

To launch the new magazine, our new art director, the lovely Carolyn Chin Watson, created a modern, sophisticated new logo. For the cover shoot, we knew we wanted something equally forward. For our location, we decided on the McGregor Memorial Conference Center at Wayne State University in Detroit. Designed by Minoru Yamasaki, the building is a Modernist masterpiece, perfectly showcasing the exquisitely modern, deceptively minimalist wedding gowns featured in the shoot. Photographed by the always amazing Lians Jadan, this shoot is one for the books. For gown details, visit me on Instagram!












6.23.2015

brides and ballerinas


The latest issue of Metro Detroit Bride is on stands now, and this issue made one of my styling dreams come true. I love ballet - I love seeing it live in the theatre, I love taking class - and I have always wanted to do a fashion shoot that included ballet dancers. For this issue's gown shoot, I had the pleasure and privilege of shooting backstage and in the theatre at the Detroit Opera House, a truly spectacular venue. Shot by the wonderful Cybelle Codish, the spread features the incredibly talented students of Ballet Detroit. It was so inspiring to work with each of the dancers, from the adorable, earnest little girls to the elegant, exuberant advanced students. And of course the gowns aren't bad either - each one is fit for a prima ballerina. See all the looks from the gorgeous shoot below!

1.27.2015

oh-so-lovely bridal fashion

Gena Conti hat; Modern Trousseau gown.

I know I always say this, but I LOVE STYLING BRIDAL!!! And I absolutely looooooove my latest shoot for Hour. The look and feel of this shoot was inspired by vintage fashion images, particularly the work of Richard Avedon. That translated into a 1950s glamour - tailored silhouettes, nipped in waists, ladylike gloves, red lips, and oh yes, lots of hats! For this shoot, I was able to reunite with my favorite Detroit milliner, Gena Conti. I've worked with her on many shoots in the past, and she created the gorgeous headpiece I wore for my own wedding. Her work is stunning, and I highly recommend her for all your chapeau needs! Anyway, on to the shoot! Check out all the oh-so-lovely images by the fabulous Jenny Risher below!

12.29.2014

metro detroit bride winter/spring 2015


The new issue of Metro Detroit Bride is out now, and as always, putting it together was a labor of love. I styled more shoots than usual this issue, taking on two fashion shoots and a food shoot featuring cake and cheese (but not together - that would be weird). I also curated the registry section, finding homewares that would satisfy mates with completely opposite tastes. All in all, it was tons of fun - I mean, there's a real live penguin on the cover! So cute!

Our cover story, photographed by Jenny Risher, was shot on location at The Detroit Zoo and starred some of the zoo's incredible animals. The concept was to take animal-inspired sayings - for example, "The cat's pajamas" - and apply them to wedding to attire. See below for images from the cover shoot and more highlights from the issue!

6.19.2014

mirror mirror on the wall

Ivy & Aster gown, The Gown Shop.

The new issue of Metro Detroit Bride is on newsstands now (and online here!), and I'm so excited to share it with all of you! There are so many beautiful stories in this issue, from Rebecca and Ben's gorgeous wedding (her Marchesa gown - swoon!), photographed by Jess + Nate Studios, to the exquisite jewelry story. I hope our readers are as inspired by this issue as I am!

I'm also, of course, in love with our cover shoot, photographed by the amazing Jenny Risher. My bestie wore a midnight blue gown on her wedding day, and it was so fun to channel a bit of her energy while pulling together the looks for this shoot. From barely-there blush to sparkling black sequins, the gowns all break the traditional white dress mold. Check out all of the looks below. Which one is your favorite? Would you wear a colored gown for your wedding?

9.09.2013

metro detroit bride on fox2 detroit!

The summer/fall 2013 issue of Metro Detroit Bride is on stands now, and recently Fox2 Detroit invited us to share some of our content with their viewers. Check out video of our two segments below - in the first, Alison Laesser-Keck of Viva La Diva Events shares her tips for creating the perfect wedding planning timeline (watch it here), and in the second, I take another look at wedding looks inspired by the different decades.

Fox 2 News Headlines

Find info on where to get these gorgeous gowns and accessories after the jump!

7.18.2013

metro detroit bride summer/fall 2013

The dreamy cover, photographed by Jenny Risher and styled by Stephanie Potts. Floral styling by Cindy Hicks for Scarlet Poppy Events. Ivy & Aster "Posey" gown, The Gown Shop. Forevermark diamond
engagement ring, Greenstone’s.

It's finally here! My first full issue as editor of Metro Detroit Bride! I am so proud of how this issue turned out - from the cover to Something Blue, everything turned out absolutely gorgeous. I have always loved working on wedding and bridal editorials, and thanks to the amazing team on this book - art director Jessica Decker, associate art director Megan DeKok, and all our talented contributors - Metro Detroit Bride is a labor of love particularly close to my heart. Here are some of the highlights from the issue:

5.30.2013

sneak peek: bridal amazingness


Last week's decades-inspired Metro Detroit Bride shoot was SO GOOD!!! I couldn't be happier with how everything came together, from the gorgeous hair and makeup to the vintage props. The entire crew was amazing, and photographer Joe Vaughn captured some truly beautiful images. I wish I could share the whole thing with you right now, but until the magazine hits this summer, this tantalizing little glimpse will have to do. Seriously, how incredible is this Oscar de la Renta necklace from Roma Sposa? So gorgeous!

5.20.2013

here comes the (metro detroit) bride!

Bridal inspirations (clockwise from top left): Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, The Great Gatsby, Madonna, Vera Wang Bridal Spring 2013, a mod wedding, bohemian chic, Veronica Lake, and Princess Grace

I have a big bridal shoot for Metro Detroit Bride this week, and I am so beyond excited for this one. Each look is inspired by a different decade, styled with a mix of current and vintage fashion, jewelry and accessories, as well as vintage props courtesy of my favorite co-stylist, Stephanie Potts. From iconic brides like Grace Kelly and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to legends like Madonna and Veronica Lake, I'm drawing inspiration from some pretty glamorous places. Be sure to check out the issue when it hits newsstands this summer!

1.28.2013

garden of love


So far my time working with Hour Detroit has been fantastic - Cassidy, the art director, is creative and a blast to work with, and we have collaborated on some pretty amazing shoots. The latest to hit newsstands is the cover story for the February bridal fashion issue, and I love the darkly romantic vibe. It took awhile for this shoot to get its groove, but once photographer Jenny Risher made some dramatic lighting adjustments, Kelly Mitre and Andrea Kaczocha edged up the hair and makeup, and we started playing around with the flowers, everything clicked into place. Check out the full shoot after the jump!