Weddings
Into the Woods
Take inspiration from the trees and stand tall on your wedding day. even the darkest forests can be lit up with the shimmer of silk and lace.
Photography by Alex Crowder Art direction by Jamie Kalil and Jessica Kennon Styling by Jamie Kalil and Jessica Kennon Production assistance by Ty Harshman Shot on location at Lovett Pinetum
Dec 2012
Alice & Olivia Robyn shoes, $277 from Ashby's Boutique • Denim Lab
Romance of the forest
Model: Ellie Schmidley Hair: Melanie Gibbs at Karma Salon Makeup: Laura Humphrey at Karma Salon
Casablanca 1975 fit and flair gown, $1,125 at Gracie’s Bridal. Belaire bridal veil, $182 at Normans Jewelry & Bridal Shoppe in Lebanon. 14-karat white-and-rose-gold cushion halo eclipse diamond semi-mount, $4,200 at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants. 14-karat rose-gold and white-topaz necklace, $545 at Mitchum Jewelers.
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Decked in Diamonds and Pearls
Model: Bethany McGrath Hair: Melanie Gibbs at Karma Salon Makeup: Laura Humphrey at Karma Salon
San Patrick Epico dress, $1,370 at Gracie’s Bridal. 54-inch 18-karat gold chain and freshwater pearl necklace, $1,190 at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants.
Sterling silver and 14-karat pearl ring with diamonds, $3,125; 100-inch necklace with freshwater pearls, $1,080; 54-inch 18-karat gold chain and freshwater pearl necklace, $1,190; 16-inch sterling silver pearl tin cup necklace, $220; sterling silver 18-inch dyed gold freshwater pearl necklace, $270; platinum French Art Deco diamond bracelet, $44,000; all at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants.
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Pine Forest Promenade
Models: Samantha Lopez and Taylor Moore Hair: Eileen Gabrielsen at Ashley Lauren Salon Makeup: Vivian Fabry at Ashley Lauren Salon
Parasol from The Flower Merchant LTD. Rose-gold and yellow-gold plated sterling silver bangles, $149; gold-plated sterling silver Julia wave bracelet, $279; both at Justice Jewelers. 18-karat yellow-gold, red coral and quartz earrings, $2,195; 14-karat white-gold and 22-karat yellow-gold ring with yellow diamond, $3,295; Doublet quartz and red coral ring with white diamonds, $2,395; all at Mitchum Jewelers.
Legends by Romona Keveza shantung silk dress, $2,959 at Ella Weiss Wedding Design; See caption No. 1 for bracelet info. Marquis drop earrings, $59 at Harem & Company. Allen Edmonds Westchester brown shoes, $335; Arnau plaid shirt, $165; Gitman Brothers wool tie, $125; IBIZA Pirano tan jacket, $395; Robert Graham jeans, $188; all at Town & County. Men’s 14-karat gent’s wedding band, $1,580 at Mitchum Jewelers.
Flowers courtesy of The Flower Merchant Ltd.
A Gown of a Different Color
Model: Bethany McGrath Hair: Melanie Gibbs at Karma Salon Makeup: Laura Humphrey at Karma Salon
Sherri Hill pale pink reception dress, $650 at Normans Bridal in Springfield. Jonathan Kayne bow tie peep-toe shoes, $82 at Gracie’s Bridal. 14-karat white-gold diamond semi-mount twist-shank ring, $4,090; 30-inch freshwater pearl necklace, $345; both at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants.
Model: Lea Samson Hair: Eileen Gabrielsen at Ashley Lauren Salon and Spa Makeup: Vivian Fabry at Ashley Lauren Salon and Spa
Nicole Miller silk draped gown, $726; Les Accessoires Chaqueta bodice, $352, both at Ella Weiss Wedding Design. Edward Berger cathedral-length veil, $349.95 at Normans Bridal in Springfield.
Glitter & Gold
Nicole Miller silk draped gown, $726; Les Accessoires Chaqueta bodice, $352, both at Ella Weiss Wedding Design. Sterling silver and 14-karat pearl ring with diamonds, $3,125; Vahan sterling silver and 14-karat bangle bracelets, $1,365–5,950 at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants.
18-karat rose-and-white-gold ring with diamonds, $4,650; sterling silver rose overlay bracelet with diamonds, $489; beaded sterling silver bracelet with rose overlay and diamond-cut finish, $139; 14-karat rose gold earrings with diamonds and quartz, $850, all at Mitchum Jewelers.
Platinum Art Deco filigree ring, $9,950 at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants. 14-karat white-gold, carved diamond ring, $6,895 at Mitchum Jewelers.
4-karat white-gold and rose-gold cushion halo eclipse diamond ring, $4,200 from Maxon’s Diamond Merchants; Doublet quartz and red coral ring with white diamonds, $2,395 from Mitchum Jewelers.
Platinum French Art Deco diamond bracelet, $44,000 at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants.
Click here for the behind-the-scenes gallery from this shoot.
Love Birds
Model: Ellie Schmidley Hair: Melanie Gibbs at Karma Salon Makeup: Laura Humphrey at Karma Salon
Nicole Miller metal-taffeta dress, $1,606 at Ella Weiss Wedding Design. Dana Stein black bolero, $379 at Harem & Company. Sterling silver Jude Frances criss-cross bracelet with white sapphires and white topaz, $1,990 at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants. 14-karat white gold free-form quartz and diamond pendant, $999; 14-karat white-gold diamond band with white diamonds, $1,999; black rhodium-plated sterling silver bangle, $149, all at Justice Jewelers.
Malise Henderson skull cap with silver beading, $209 at Normans Jewelry & Bridal Shoppe in Lebanon.
Belle of the Ball
Models: Samantha Lopez and Taylor Moore Hair: Eileen Gabrielsen at Ashley Lauren Salon Makeup: Vivian Fabry at Ashley Lauren Salon
Allure dress with tulle bottom, $1,138 at Normans Jewelry & Bridal Shoppe in Lebanon. Allen Edmonds Abudeen grey shoes, $290; Andrew J. grey cotton dress shirt, $98; Wattarazi Romo wool and cashmere suit with pants, $495; John Varvatos charcoal silk tie, $125, all at Town & County. Fairleigh Fields Host Chair, $395 at Obelisk Home.
14-karat yellow-gold ring with aqua chalcedony and diamonds, $1,199; 14-karat rose-gold pave ring with diamond clusters, $699, both at Justice Jewelers.
Men’s ring with comfort-fit band with black-and-white tungsten, $349 at Mitchum Jewelers. Stainless steel Bulova round quartz watch with black leather strap, $199 at Justice Jewelers.
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Flora & Fauna
Model: Ellie Schmidley Hair: Melanie Gibbs at Karma Salon Makeup: Laura Humphrey at Karma Salon
Fox Fur caplet, $1,238 at McDaniel Furs. 18-karat yellow-gold ring with oval angelskin coral stone, $695 at Maxon’s Diamond Merchants. See above caption for earring info.
Legends by Romona Keveza silk lace gown, $3,300 at Ella Weiss Wedding Design. 14-karat yellow-gold earrings with white pear-shaped quartz, $499; 34-inch 14-karat yellow-gold necklace with bezel-set oval quartz stones, $799, both at Justice Jewelers.
