bridal tea shoot on beauty, cocktails, girl talk

Photos by 2b Photography

I'm so excited to have been a part of this styled shoot done by Becca Bell of 2b Photography that's now featured in the October 2016 Issue of Beauty, Cocktails, Girl Talk's on-line magazine. My lettering (invitations + place cards) makes an appearance -- and somehow Ann Marie Leveille conned me into playing the Bride again... not a tough sell. ;-)

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The modern, jewel-toned theme sent Ann Marie and I naturally down the gemstone, geometric road.  I had never made a geometric invite, so that sounded fun. Then I also had the (not) brilliant idea to make a clear version of the invitation.  Without the correct means for printing on acrylic, it didn't photograph well... but maybe one day I can design something for acrylic!  

My inspiration for the place cards was drawn from the ever-popular trend of sliced gemstone jewelry with gold edges -- made with a gold embossing pen over watercolored background.

I can't take credit for anything else other than the paper and showing up to be prettied up... All of the incredibly talented vendors responsible for everything else are listed below.  

Planner: Tres Beau Weddings and Special Events
Photographer: 2b Photography LLC
Event Venue: Bridge Street Gallery & Loft
​Cocktail Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Cake Designer: Cakes by Kim - Confections for any Occasion, LLC.
Floral Designer: Dorothy McDaniel's Flower Market - Justin Bradford
Caterer: The Happy Catering Company
Acrylic Table & Tea Cart: PropHouse Birmingham
Makeup Artist: Rawwbeauty
Invitation Designer + place cards: Swan Lindsey Lettering
Equipment Rentals: Top Notch Events & Rentals Inc.
Hot Tea: : Piper and Leaf - Birmingham
Cocktails: Gin-John Emerald Distillery & Tea- Harney and Sons
Table Decor: Susan Gordon Pottery & Chickadee Birmingham