Elegant Wedding Magazine Style Shoot: A Love Affair With Art

We are thrilled to share with you our creative shoot for Elegant Wedding Magazine's Winter/Spring 2013 Issue captured by the talented Aron Goss from Calculated Style Photography.

Drawn to the detail, texture and ambiance of the Thompson LandryArt Gallery, in Toronto's historic Distillery District, we were instantly inspired by Quebec Artist Jean-Pierre Lafrance paintings. His contemporary and colourful designs created the perfect pallet for us to build upon. Talking obmbre to the max with bright and rich tones we teamed up with Rachel A. Clingen Wedding Design and created bold and beautiful, with love written all over it. 

Producers: Kelly Spinelli & Laura Atendido, Laura Kelly Wedding Design

Venue: Thompson Landry Art Gallery – Distillery District

Photography: Calculated Style Photography 

Floral Design: Rachel A Clingen Wedding Design

Stationary: Hip Ink Couture Invitations

Rental Furniture: Honeycomb Chairs – Detailz Chair Couture

Napkins: Susan Murray International

Linens : Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design

Glassware, Table Setting & Flatware : Laura Kelly Wedding Design

Cakes & Macaroon Favours: Truffle Toronto

BRIDE/MODEL

Jewellery: Tara Fava Jewellery

Fascinator: Blair Nadeau Millinery

Bridal Gown:  “Dahlia” in Caffé by Amsale Blue Label Pearl Bridal House

Hair & Make up Design: A-List Beauty

Flowers of the Season

As we move into the Fall and Winter months, we often have Brides asking us what flowers are available for their weddings. Many of the Floral designers that we work with have access to any flowers at any time of year, but if the flower your desire is off season, it will usually cost more to get and they cannot guarentee the colour of them, seeing as they will be grown oversees in a greenhouse. Most bulb flowers ( i.e. Peonies) will be closed when they arrive if you try to get them in the winter for example.

So, if you are trying to keep within the possibilities locally for your fall or winter wedding, these are some of my personal favourites!


Fall Wedding Florals:

1. Mango Calla Lilies.

These rich mango coloured calla's are such a beautiful flower for the Autumn months.

2. Dahlias

I love the soft pink colour of this Dahlia and Rose bouquet! I'm also a big fan of any type of floral accent like these crystal centers! Looks like a brooch.

3. Zinnia

These are a traditional Chinese flower that come in a variety of colours. Stunningly vibrant!

4. Ranunculus

These little cuties are growing (pardon the pun) very popular! They also come in a variety of shades and are adorable! we have also seen many Brides getting their Cake Designers to mimic these flowers on their cakes!

Winter Wedding Flowers

1. Amaryllis

These are great because they have a large head. They fill a large space in a vase or bouquet and have maximum impact. These are beautiful!

2. Hanging Amaranthus

This is a great accent for any centerpiece or Aisle piece as seen below. It gives almost an enchanted forest feeling to any decor theme.

3. Sweet Peas

Most people have seen these in white, but I love the soft purple colour as well! Since purple seemed to be the on-trend wedding colour of 2011, I wanted to share this!

4. Anemones

These are simply incredible, no? The black centers are the perfect compliment to a wedding that has black in its colour scheme. Love them!

Hope these inspire you!

Kelly xoxo

If you liked it than you should have put a brooch on it....

I came across these photo's on one of our fave photog's website () As soon as I heard the story behind it, I fell in love.

This Bride wanted something unique for her Bridal Bouquet....and we aren't just talking about mixing it up with amaryllis in lieu of roses...she inspires me with her creativity.

She asked each one of her friends and family members for a Brooch. Once she collected all the magnificent pieces of jewellery, she had her bouquet made with them to create this:




S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G...no?

If we've said it once, we'll say it again. Your wedding becomes truly memorable when you make small ways to make it your own. Special to you. I think that this lovely bride found a way to do just that. She had a special bouquet, and her guests got to see a piece of them in it as well. As Aron Goss of Calculated style said best...

"family and friends, all coming together to create something beautiful in unity"

Love it. And as always Aron....love the shots!
www.calculatedstyle.com

Yours in Planning,
Kelly xo