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Robert Arroyo happened to catch a few great photos of our space at the Unveiled Event in L.A. a few weeks ago, that I’ve shared here on the Serephine Facebook page. He also captured many more of the amazing vendors that joined us there, which you can see here on the Unveiled- Bridal Style Revealed Facebook Page!
I just got back from L.A. today and have been racing around playing catch-up, but I wanted to quickly share a bit of info., and few photos from the Unveiled Event! These are just a few phone snaps we took of my space during the show, and pro photos will hopefully be available soon. I hope to share some of not only my space, but of quite a few of the wonderful vendors that were also there!
There were some AMAZING photographers, planners, caterers, dresses (Nicole Miller and Weddington Way), etc., and the fashion show by Vera Wang was definitely a crowd-pleaser. (One of my absolute favorite things in life is viewing gorgeous wedding dresses!) For my show space, I had the pleasure of getting positioned between Charm City Cakes West and Icing on the Ring, and both not only had beautiful elements to display, both were so kind and fun to chat with. Sara, a baker from the cake shop, was telling me about so many delicious-sounding cake flavors that I was drooling! Plan A Events, who hosted the show, did a wonderful job, and went so far above and beyond, that when my mirror was accidentally broken by another vendor, Plan A ran out and got me a new one! That was so unexpected and appreciated! At the end of the day, when all was packed up and we were on our way out the door, we had the pleasure of chatting with David, Vera Wang’s Senior Bridal Stylist, and he was so lovely that I really wish we would have had a few more minutes (or hours!) to chat, before our cab arrived and it was time to say goodbye.
I really could go on and on, we had such a great time, but I’ll finish with saying that Mandi from Champagne Wedding Coordination was seriously amazing. She was able to design the entire concept of my space, from afar, and between the two of us stuffing our suitcases, and some choice pieces rented from Found Vintage Rentals, she put together my amazing, coral-colored booth, in L.A. I was so proud to call it mine, and stand there to meet lovely brides and their grooms, friends and families. Miss Ivy Anderson, one of my all-time favorite models, also joined us, and besides looking gorgeous and answering questions, she was right there helping with the set-up. I can’t believe how blessed I was to be joined by these two wonderful women!
Mandi and me setting up:
Ivy looking gorgeous:
Some photos of the space—aren’t the table, dress form, and spools from Found Vintage Rentals amazing?!
I’ll be in L.A. this weekend, showing off some of my pieces, and checking out the Vera Wang fashion show! If you’re in the L.A. area and planning your wedding, you really shouldn’t miss the Unveiled Event!
Ok, let me start by saying this collection was comprised of my blood, sweat and tears. I worked so very hard to come up with ideas that I have never seen elsewhere, and use the very best of the best materials. I hand-dyed and painted beautiful silks with my own color silk dye blends, I hand formed each and every petal, I sewed every single rhinestone and bead, it took more hours than I can count, and I’m very proud of each piece.
Enough about that: I’d like to give Kali Lu Photo a HUGE thank you for once again, exceeding every expectation I had for the photographs she took. She is phenomenal and I just love working with her. She and I developed the concept for this shoot together with amazing stylist Kae from Short & Sweet Design, and ran it with help from some amazing vendors. We also did a styled portion that I will be able to share a little later, complete with such beautiful florals, tables, settings, invitations, place cards, cakes—I can’t wait to share!
Until then, below are just some of my MANY favorites of the new product photos, shot at the lovely Seattle Daylight Studios, with hair and makeup by Cara Aeschilman, and gorgeous Sarah Seven and Nicole Miller dresses lent to us by The Dress Theory, modeled by two very beautiful women: Ivy and Janie. More truly amazing vendors helped in the styled shoot portion, and I’ll share them later, too!
Hand-dyed and hand-painted silks, hand-mixed silk dye blends of the warmest peaches, pinks, blushes, creamy ivories, and ochres, lush flowers made of hand-formed and pressed petals, mountains of rhinestones, hours of hand-beading, pieces you’ve never seen before, and so much heart and soul. Get ready, the Aurora Collection is coming early, 2013. Here are a couple of sneak peeks, just for you.
It has arrived! Check it out by clicking here, and see some of my favorites from the shoot below. Shot by JayLee Photography and makeup by Kat Green.
My Gatsby Collection, inspired by the elegance of The Great Gatsby and the 1920s, is now available in the Serephine shop. Check out some of my favorite images of the pieces below, shot by super talented Kali Lu Photo:
Remaining vendor information:
Hair and makeup: Kathy Evans Beauty Studio
Jewelry: Isadora’s Fine Antique Jewelry
Venue: The Stimson-Green Mansion
Florals: En Fleur Floral and Event Design
Gowns: Victoria’s Bridal Couture
Stylist: Kira Bottles
Models: Natalie Edgar and Amanda Calquhoun
Since returning from maternity leave, I’ve been extra inspired and have created two whole collections. One is a Fall/ Winter 2012 Collection, one is for Spring/ Summer 2013. I have had both of them photographed and will be releasing them very soon! In the meantime, Here is a little sneak peek of 2 new veils that will hit the shop soon. (Thanks to JayLee Photography for this beautiful shot!)
