stylized shoot

I've been dying to show off these images since we shot last month at the Jean Dry Lake Bed. I belong to a photographer's group that meets once a month to share ideas, knowledge and just plain support each other. Our group leader, Chelsea Nicole, in her generosity; set up this spectacular Marie Antoinette themed stylized shoot for us all. And WOW! - Did we have a great time! 

We had three models, all of each were so gorgeous and such champs. They braved the cold chilly weather in their gowns while we all bundled in our jackets, scarfs and gloves. 

A shout out to all the fantastic collaborators who put it all together. They totally out did themselves.

Concept and Art Direction: Chelsea Nicole
Cake: Gimme Some Sugar
Hair and Makeup: Your Beauty Call
Floral: Layers of Lovely
Table and Decor: Elizabeth Le

And then came my favorite part: destroying the cake. 'Let them eat cake!'

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Being the maid of honor for my sister's wedding means that I was in charge of the Bridal Shower. (Or am I a matron of honor 'cause I'm married?) Anyways. Being a shy girl, Bethany likes small groups, so we had just a small dinner party at our parents home. I thought we did a pretty good job so I wanted to share a few details and images from the Bridal Shower.

We had a 'shower' theme for our Bridal Shower. I was hoping for a raining day but didn't get it. Ah well. The invites set the tone with little umbrella and then we decorated with lots of parasols. 

Bridal showers always have games, right? We put up pictures of both the bride and groom at different ages and had the guests guess how old they were in each picture. The mothers didn't even do very well! Haha!

We played another silly game were we got in groups of 2 or 3 and dressed up a banana as a bride using only items from our purse. It's a lot of fun!

And what's a party without dessert!

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