Brides Atlanta Magazine Spring/Summer 2009

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Style Inspiration:
Shopping Trip
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Photos, clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Sephora; Kyle Ericksen; John Aquino; Thomas Iannaccone
Our favorite stores make us feel good when we go inside them. Not unlike what you want your
guests to feel when they enter your reception. And since certain retailers are so adept at creating
a signature environment by crafting a specific and cohesive look that conveys a unique,
enveloping mood, we wondered if we could re-create those same good vibes by “borrowing”
those shops’ styles. Here, four very different stores inspire four distinctive weddings.
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Names are penned by
hand and then letterpressprinted; lined envelopes add
a surprise burst of color.
Signature invitation, $775 for
100 sets, Linda & Harriett
The applecheeked clothespin dolls on this
handmade cake
topper can be
dressed in outfits
made to match
your wedding
attire. Cake
topper, from
$135, thesmall
object.com
anthropologie The free-spirited, bohemian
aesthetic embodied by this clothing-and-home
emporium is translated with playfully mismatched
patterns and handmade details. —heather lee
Artisanal
chocolate
bars wrapped in
gorgeous patterned
papers taste just as
wonderful as they look.
$7 each, mastbrothers
chocolate.com
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A flowy chiffon gown with
a smattering of beads and
sequins looks effortlessly chic.
Style PP6253, $663, Saja
A vintage ceramic bird is an ideal
choice for a whimsical-yet-refined
arrangement of ranunculuses,
hydrangeas, Queen Anne’s lace,
anemones, and snowberries.
Design by Sarah Ryhanen for Saipua
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Photos: Thomas Iannaccone (store); Robert Mitra (still lifes)
These
essentials-onlysized clutches can
be hand-embroidered
with your bridesmaids’ initials.
Custom embroidered
frame pouch, $72,
oktak.com
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Testing is part of the store’s—and
the dessert table’s—appeal. Here, we’re
sampling chocolate truffles rather than
eyeshadow. Truffles by Alison Nelson’s
Chocolate Bar, chocolatebarnyc.com;
tray from Crate & Barrel
a clean and modern color scheme with glamorous
details.—Kim Forrest
A formal invitation
gets glitzy with crystal
embellishments; the
geometric envelope
liner makes it feel
a little less girly.
Chandelier
invitation, $1,280
for 100 sets,
Cat Seto
A cool bridesmaid
gift that’s also very apropos:
“Sephora” partly comes from
a Hebrew word that means
“bird.” Vintage bird necklace,
$48, caralyndon.com
Displaying too many flowers
is kind of like wearing too
much makeup—for a sleeker
centerpiece, simply surround
a gorgeous table lamp with
candles. Kartell “Bourgie” Lamp
rented from Taylor Creative, Inc.,
taylorcreativeinc.com; votives
courtesy of Oh So Fabulous, LLC
Why choose a standard bouquet
when there are so many more eccentric
options? This fanciful arrangement
of feathers, pearls, and crystals is just
right. Bouquet, $275, emplume.com
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Photos: Courtesy of Sephora (store); Robert Mitra (still lifes)
Sephora The makeup mecca’s sleek look inspires
This form-fitting
gown is sexy, but
not overdone, with
glam accents like
a satin sash and
a crystal brooch.
Style 2853, $2,100,
Tara Keely
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A save-the-date featuring a pair of
swans bedecked with roses feels sweet
and a bit old-fashioned—a preview of
the wedding to come. Swan Stand savethe-date card and printed envelope (not
shown), $2.50 per set, Felix Doolittle
Entertain guests with
nostalgic lawn games like
croquet or horseshoes.
Croquet set, $50, Eddie
Bauer, target.com
crabtree & evelyn Based on this store’s
Victorian-inspired interiors and botanical imagery,
we envision an intimate afternoon tea reception in
the garden of a family home. —LEIGH CRANDALL
A charming way to honor
loved ones who have passed
away: Attach this brooch
to your bouquet—pictures
can be placed inside the
dangling locket. Hidden
Love locket pin, $30,
Victorian Trading Co.
Centerpieces of roses,
lisianthus, jasmine, and Bells
of Ireland, loosely arranged
in antique teapots, bring the
romance of a garden to the
table. Design by Lisa Moreta for
Paisley; Dresden Rose teapot,
$200, replacements.com
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A gown of
cascading
silk chiffon and
French Chantilly lace
is an enchanting
option for a daytime
ceremony in a rose
garden. Style 437,
$7,700, Carmela
Sutera
Photos: John Aquino (store); Robert Mitra (still lifes)
Dainty petit fours, presented
on a tiered dessert stand, pair
well with tea or champagne.
Petit fours by Gail Watson Cake;
Harlequin Polka Dot cake stand,
$75, Wedgwood
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This handmade ring pillow—
its design was inspired by West
Elm’s cozy textiles—is the perfect
way to showcase these unisex
wedding bands. Ring pillow, $60,
Bklynpillow, bklynpillow.bigcartel
.com; stainless-steel rings with wood
inlay, $45 each, Tivi, tiviwear.com
west elm The modern-yet-organic feel of this
home-furnishings store inspires a wedding that’s
far from precious, with natural textures, clean
shapes, and dark wood accents. —lauren matthews
A wood-veneer invitation with
block lettering and a laser-engraved
willow-branch motif is the definition
of organic chic. Willow invitation,
$1,850 for 100 sets, Oslo Press
Less is more: A simple gown of silk
mikado sets the right tone. Tulip gown, $1,100,
Simple Silhouettes; necklace, $54, Tashi
This cake’s “wooden” details,
made entirely of sugar, echo
the geometric design found
on one of West Elm’s chairs.
Cake by Mark Joseph Cakes
Photos: Kyle Ericksen (store); Robert Mitra (still lifes)
We imagine this
unfussy tablescape of
willow branches, lotus
pods, miscanthus
plumes, and glazed
earthenware vases
arranged on a long,
wooden banquet table.
Arrangement by Jessy
Wolvek of Fleurs; Pure
Ceramic Vases, $9$39 each, West Elm