I posted links earlier about my friend's recent
engagement and
wedding. Both wonderful events in their own way. Here is a little visual guide on why it's being blogged about so much:
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The creativity in this couple is evident from the get-go with the groom's design of the engagement ring. Vintage family diamonds set inside a simple hammered-gold band.
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I was honored to be a part of the wedding as the East-Coast Maid of Honor. Her attire was abstractly inspired by a dove, and she dressed me as an abstraction of a "Canary".
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Jody Daily was commissioned to dress the female attendants. The Maids of Honor wore long dresses inspired by joyful birds. The Bridesmaids wore a unique skirt/top combo also inspired by winged delights, and the flower/bubble girls wore American Apparel with custom sash.
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The bride also commissioned Emily Weiss to create this water color commemorating the day.
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Bridesmaid photo by Adam Sjoberg
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Each female attendant was given a weather balloon and a fan. (Except the flower/bubble girls who received fans and bubble blowing devices.) Here is one of the brother's of the Groom escorting the West Coast Maid of Honor.
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Female attendant photo by Adam Sjoberg
"Is it much that I feel I need
A solid soul and the blood I bleed
With a little girl, and by my spouse
I only want a proper house
I don't care for fancy things
Or to take part in a precious race
And children cry for the one who has
A real big heart and a father's grace
I don't mean to seem like I care about material things like a social status
I just want four walls and adobe slabs for my girls"
- Animal Collective
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Necklace detail by Adam Sjoberg
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The Bride also used illustrations by the groom and their wedding logo (based on a vintage seal) to create custom accessories for each person in the bridal party, including herself. Materials used were wood, felt, and vintage chain.
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The Men in the bridal party wore individual tailored summer shorts and formal short-sleeves. Each were given origami bouteneirs.
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So much handy work went into the big day - from picnic inspired wedding invitations tied with gingham to customized cupcake tiers lined with various ribbon and patterned paper.
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The bride wore a combination of vintage and her own designs.
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Congratulations to Tyler and Jessica
slideshow: http://looseluggage.com/luggage/2009/tyler-and-jess/
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