This photo shoot was by far, one of the most fun and creative projects of my career. It is not very often when planning and designing events, you get complete creative freedom. Usually you are working around strict perimeters such as budget constraints, location issues, or difficulty conveying your vision to your client. This is probably the most difficult of all. When you plan someones wedding, we as the planners and designers are there to create the bride and grooms vision, not our own. When you are planning a stylized photo shoot, there are no constraints, the sky's the limit. The Inspiration for this shoot was of course "Christmas". Christmas to me and I imagine to so many in the World symbolizes "Love" and "Giving" and "Sharing". I grew up celebrating this wonderful holiday and looking forward to the stories of Jesus' birth, the warmth of hot tea or cocoa, Decadent Dessert tables, Gorgeous decorations in shades of Golds and Reds, and most of all LOVE! The love of family and friends, neighbors, children and newly engaged couples dying to announce to the family around the Fireplace and Christmas tree that they would be starting a new life together.. Romance... Love Birds...... That is what Christmas means to me...
I had the awesome "luxury" to work with some of Orange County's finest Wedding and Event Industry professionals. Anything I asked for, I got, and that is what made the planning of this shoot so much fun! The Red Cardinal bird was the initial inspiration for this design concept. I called the design "Gothic Elegance with a hint of Christmas". The photographer www.christinebentleyblog.com encouraged me to "make it over the top" and so we did. I pushed everyone out of their comfort zones and asked them to create what they would love to see in the shoot, and what an amazing outcome it was. We picked San Juan Capistrano depot, because we wanted a train in the shoot. A train and boarding pass (as you can see in the background of the invitation book by www.social-savvy.com) symbolizes the many stages of life and marriage.
The Cardinal Love Bird is the Christmas bird, because of it's brilliant red color. It signifies the warmth and beauty of the holiday season.
From the Gorgeous trend setting florals, Stunning Designer gown and unexpected accessories, to the custom designed jewelry and headpiece, this is truly a Dream Come true wedding.
{Event Design and Coordination} Viviana Salvia of Bella Notte Weddings & Events{Photography} Christine Bentley Photography
{Location} City of San Juan Capistrano
{Floral Design} emporaflora
{Linens} Fusion Linens
{Rentals} AFR Events
{Invitations, Stationery} Social Savvy Invitations & Fine Stationery
{Favors, Gifts} Dough a Deer
{Gown Designer} Enzoani
{Bridal Salon} Blush Bridal Couture
{Jewelry} Green Light Jewelry
{Hair Stylist} Shampoo Cocktails
{Formal Wear} Calvin Klein
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