Ann Norton Sculpture Garden Elopement | Inspiration Shoot
I remember the first time my mom took me to the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden. Which is pretty phenomenal considering she has dragged me into countless house museums and historic home tours. The woman is obsessed with history and architecture, a love I never quite understood or fully appreciated until recently.
I remember the first time my mom took me to the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden. Which is pretty phenomenal considering she has dragged me into countless house museums and historic home tours. The woman is obsessed with history and architecture, a love I never quite understood or fully appreciated until recently.
So when Chelsea of Chelsea Erwin Photography suggested putting together an inspiration shoot at The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, I immediately said "yes"!.
Chelsea and I both share a love for small intimate weddings and elopements. We feel weddings should be so much more about the couple and this incredible commitment they are making to one another, rather than throwing a big party with every person you've ever said, "hi" to. Showcasing an elopement style wedding, in a gorgeous intimate location, with a few unique pieces intertwined, was our main focus.
Chelsea wanted to pull in deep rich colors, which gave us a great starting point for the overall design. We created an eclectic tablescape full of unique details including an indigo hand dyed Silk and Willow runner, an assortment of vintage botanical dinner plates, and vintage gold accented glassware, while the floral arrangement featured anemones, peonies, and roses in rich romantic shades of pink and purple.
Our rental inventory is comprised primarily of midcentury modern and art deco pieces, which we felt played nicely against the modern sculptures placed throughout the lush tropical gardens.
Collaborating on this shoot with so many local creatives was such a rewarding experience, and we hope it encourages couples to consider a custom designed elopement complete with vintage and handmade details.
Photography | Chelsea Erwin Photography
Design, Floral Design, and Rentals | Port + Palm Co.
Stationery | Gold Cotton Print
Jewelry and Gem Stones | Kattilac Gems
Hair and Makeup | Palm Beach Makeup Pro
Wedding Dress | Wildeflower Boutique
Venue | Ann Norton Sculpture Garden
Models | Taelor May + Walker Shipley
A Vintage, Modern and Bold Intimate Wedding | Inspiration Shoot
Earlier this year, when I happened upon an abandoned plant nursery in Delray Beach I knew it was time to start pulling a shoot together. Once I found this incredible dress, which fell perfectly in line with the style we were trying to capture - modern vintage with a touch of natural and wild elements, all the pieces came together.
Lauren, of Lauren Louise Photography, and I try to collaborate on styled shoots at least once a year. This year, when I happened upon an abandoned plant nursery in Delray Beach we knew it was time to start pulling the pieces of a shoot together. Next up for inspiration was this incredible dress which seemed to fall perfectly in line with the style we were trying to capture - modern vintage with a touch of natural and wild elements. The dress was a bold statement but offered a lot of possibilities given the variations in color found in the pattern and the brass buttons fastened across the shoulders.
When shoot day came, we loaded the cars and headed out to what was once an abandoned nursery, but was now a construction zone. Womp. Thankfully, we knew of an abandoned golf course right down the street which acted as the overgrown backdrop.
When it came time to design the reception, we knew we wanted to keep blue as the focal point while pulling in warm autumnal tones and bright pops of pink. I love to use brass and gold accents in my designs, and I was able to pull those materials in through the flatware and geometric candle holders.
The black chairs pictured were a labor of love and I'm so happy with how sleek and modern they are. My husband and I spent two days refinishing and reupholstering them and it was well worth the hours spent trying to get black paint out of every nail bed.
We wanted to show couples planning a wedding, elopement, cocktail party, or any intimate gathering that they can have fun with color and vintage pieces, while still keeping the overall style modern and current. I hope this inspires more couples to try something different, and approach vintage details in a new fresh and modern way.
Photography | Lauren Louise Photography
Floral Design, Styling + Rentals | Port + Palm Co.
Cake Design | Chic & Sweet Artisan Cakes
Stationery and Handlettering | Rachel Vanatta
Bridal Hairpiece | Nestina Accessories
Reception Venue | Social House
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Anika + Brad | Swank Farms
When we first met, Anika had just said "yes!". California's wine country was tossed around as a destination for friends and family, but Anika and Brad ultimately ended up falling for Swank Farms right here in South Florida. Planning Anika and Brad's wedding was a true labor of love. We would meet over donuts, chat about all the pretty details and by the end of it all, they had a magical night with their closest friends and family - along with a few cows and pigs.
Anika and I first met via instagram, like all good friendships of mine start these days. She runs her own food blog, Miles and Mimosas (how cute!) and we had made a date to meet business owner-to-business owner when she unexpectedly became engaged! We grabbed a bite to eat at Max's Harvest, chatted about food, life, and by the end of the evening we were talking about all the possibilities for her wedding. California's wine country was tossed around as a destination for friends and family, but Anika and Brad ultimately ended up falling for Swank Farms right here in South Florida. Planning Anika and Brad's wedding was a true labor of love. We would meet over donuts, chat about all the pretty details and by the end of it all, they had a magical night with their closest friends and family - along with a few cows and pigs.
Anika and Brad exchanged vows under a chuppah made of foraged branches her mom had gathered. Friends and family huddled for an intimate ceremony and enjoyed craft cocktails served from vintage glassware followed by an intimate and delicious family-style dinner.
The night ended with a massive dance party, where sweaty button downs and smiles were stuck on each guest. As my team and I sat on the sidelines watching the night come to a close, you could just feel the love. Everyone was there to celebrate these two incredibly giving and in love people. Thank you Anika and Brad for your trust and hospitality throughout the entire planning and design process. You two couldn't be a more perfect pair.
Planning + Design | Port + Palm Co.
Photography | Big Day Photography
Floral Design | Julia Rhode Designs
Catering | Max's Harvest
Vintage Rentals | Port + Palm Co.
Rentals | Simple Rustic
Venue | Swank Specialty Produce
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Julia + Jerry | Delray Beach Wedding
Creating an elegant yet untamed floral story for a laid back and naturally in love couple was exactly what we did for Julia and Jerry's sunrise beach elopement in my hometown, Delray Beach.
Designing for Julia and Jerry's intimate sunrise elopement was maybe one of the most rewarding experiences I've had yet. Julia was not afraid of color, encouraged me to mix shades of yellow with dusty purples and feminine pinks, while incorporating some of my personal favorite fragrant accents like lavender and eucalyptus. Basically a dream come true.
There was a natural effortlessness to Julia that I knew we could only enhance with her bouquet and her daughter's flower crown. Creating an elegant, yet wild floral story for this beautiful couple's day was such a natural fit.
"When we asked our photographer for a recommendation for flowers for our wedding she gave us Jenny's name and I am so glad she did. Since we were a destination wedding couple, she emailed a series of very specific and detailed questions to get an idea of our style and taste. She nailed it. She made my bridal bouquet, some smaller bouquets, a flower crown, a boutonniere, and some smaller display pieces that were so gorgeous. She used flowers and fragrant plants that you wouldn't normally find in a bouquet like lavender and eucalyptus. To top it all off, she and her husband delivered everything to our hotel at 6 AM before our sunrise wedding! She is so sweet and so creative. I would definitely choose Jenny all over again!" - Julia
Cheers Julia and Jerry!
Photography | Lauren Louise Photography
Vince and Vanessa | Jupiter, Florida Wedding
When I first met Vanessa I knew we would spend the next year creating something beautiful. She shared her vision with me over coffee, I listened to her love story and the dreams she envisioned coming true on her wedding day. We spent the next year bonding over a shared interest for the unique and different, visiting thrift stores together, texting pictures of different textiles, colors, furniture, and props to one another, going over budgets and vendor options, visiting her beautiful Jupiter, Florida wedding venue, and creating timelines over wine, all in the hopes that her dream would become a picture perfect reality. Vanessa and Vince, it was truly a dream being a little part of your big dream.
"I knew I wanted to marry Vince when he made me a CD of his favorite music and I cried while listening to it. I listened to that CD in the car every day for weeks and teared up every time."
When asked what her favorite moments were Vanessa replied, "my mother presented me with her engagement ring and asked me to wear it down the aisle. She had saved it for me my whole life, waiting to give it to me on my wedding day. It was so special that she gave me such a precious gift and I will cherish it forever and one day pass it to my own daughter or daughter-in-law."
"The second best moment was when I said my vow to the boys and presented them with their gift. It was the perfect way to symbolize our family coming together. I promised to always take care of them and love them. It was a perfect moment."
Vanessa's advice for future brides, "it is so helpful to have another person who has excellent taste and knows what they are doing in your corner. My wedding wouldn't have been nearly as stunning without the help of Jenny. Not only does she have a gorgeous collection of pieces, she also arranged every piece I had collected to perfection. I would suggest that any bride have a helper! I couldn't have pulled it off on my own. The setting of our wedding was so intimate, and many guests told us that they felt we were in our own little world out there in Jupiter Farms. Sharing that space with our dear friends and family made the entire night magical for the two of us."
"My favorite part of the planning process was collecting the pieces I wanted to include in the decor. It was actually really nerve wracking at the same time because I was worried that the pieces wouldn't look good together and that nothing would turn out how I imagined it in my head. I felt excited for the first time when Jenny came to my house and put some pieces together to create a tablescape. After I saw her concept for the reception and how she made all of my pieces look fantastic my mind was set at ease."
"It's worth splurging a little on the dress, the flowers, and the lighting. Oh my goodness, the lighting. You will never regret investing in that. The string lighting that hung over our reception made everything look ethereal. And it's worth hiring a professional to set it up and take it down."
Photography |Lauren Louise Photography
Wedding Planning + Design | Port + Palm Co.
Rentals | Sophisticated Settings
Lighting | Celebrations by Kathy
Floral Design | Becky Melton
Venue | Private Residence in Jupiter
Wedding Dress | Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon
Bohemian Bride | Styled Shoot
This post is all about the Bride. From her laid back smile and laugh to the effortless wave of her hair. If you love this look you are the bohemian bride. Our Bohemian Bridal Inspiration Shoot was all about the dress. Sometimes the best stories stem from a dress, and that was all we needed to style, shoot, and twirl in the sand. If you are a bohemian bride do not be afraid to embrace the natural as well as the bold. Go for a bold statement with a bright color in your bouquet, jewelry, or both. Find ways to intertwine natural elements with something unexpected and do not be afraid of color. Bohemians are unafraid of rich, warm, colors and color combinations that may seem odd at first. Avoid the perfectly polished and you'll end up with a flawless look.
Photography: Lauren Louise Photography | Styling and Creative Direction: Jenny Does Weddings | Floral Design: Ever After Event & Floral Design | Vintage Chair: Nest of Delray Beach | Location: Hammock Park, Ocean Ridge | Jewelry: Shaffer's Tea Room, from Nepal | Hair: Maryanne at Salon Elite
Model: Taylor English
Bohemian Bridal Inspiration Shoot | Behind the Scenes
"Today is the day!", was the text I sent to Lauren, just moments before she pressed the send button on her own phone with the same message.
It was the day that all of our ideas would come to life. We had been planning this bohemian bridal shoot for about 2 months, and it had all stemmed from an impulse buy at Urban Outfitters after what I would like to call, "The Weekend I Forced Lauren to Go Everywhere with Me". From there we collaborated with a dream of a florist and person: Helen of Ever After Event and Floral Design, found ourselves a rather gorgeous model (who just also happens to be a gorgeous lifelong friend of mine), scouted the perfect location, sourced props and styled a tablescape, prayed to the rain gods for stellar weather, and woke up Saturday morning to the perfect day for a little bohemian bridal inspiration.
Here are a few behind the scenes shots to tie us over!
