Real Bridal Boudoir: Shannon in California

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Kate

This bridal boudoir session has just the right combination of sweet and sassy. Captured by Inkspot Photography, Shannon started her session in a chic, white slip while wandering the tall grasses in front of “Devil’s Mountain” or Mt. Diablo in California. This part of the session showcases Shannon’s sweet, sensitive side, and she looks radiant, contrasting the rustic, worn water tower. Racy black lingerie in the second half brings out her sexy, saucy side. A nearby corral provides a wonderful backdrop for these seductive images. I love the contrast of this session and how gorgeous and glowing Shannon looks!

A few words from Elise of Inkspot Photography on why she loves boudoir sessions:

“As a photographer, I love drawing out and capturing a woman’s beauty through glamorous images. boudoir images make my brides feel incredible about themselves. The experience is meant to unveil and help them appreciate their unique beauty. A boudoir session can be daring and risque, or sweet and simply beautiful.. or both! These sessions are a relaxing, pampering experience for any woman, and brides get to be a supermodel for the day. We start our session with the bride’s choice of champagne or sparkling cider, and a relaxing playlist sets a calm environment. It truly is a positive experience and a confidence-booster for anyone!”

All images by Inkspot Photography

Real Bridal Shower: Nicole in California

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Kate

I adore the “fiesta” theme of this colorful bridal shower! Photographed by Snaps and Scribbles, Nicole’s family enlisted the help of Jordan Event Studio to design a co-ed bridal shower for close family and friends. Being that Nicole is half mexican, they decided on a shower with fun fiesta vibe. Guests were welcomed with the authentic Mexican sounds of Pepe and Jorge and enjoyed sangria, horchata and watermelon agua fresca. A salsa bar with five different types of salsa and even guacamole was a highlight of the event! A few more details:

“Jill and Kristine of Jordan Event Studio customized a lot of the elements seen in the décor. We found the vibrant Mexican oilcloth from (Michael Levine) and custom cut and sewed it to a runner measuring over 30 feet! We also hand made the paper flowers, which we placed in front of each seat with the guest names. The custom Papel Picado banner was designed by Joanna from Waterfall Creative. After Joanna designed each banner, we cut and sewed the designs to add the pops of color to the food, beverage and cake tables. Joanna also designed the taqueria menu, seat card names, candle favor tags as well as the food labels. Ashley of Floracopia used peonies, dahlias and ranunculus in varying white trough-like vases to add even more pops of color to the tables. The flowers were so gorgeous that we had to use them as hair accessory for the bride-to-be.”

Photographer: Snaps and Scribbles
Event Planner: Jordan Event Studio
Reception Venue: The Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey
Banner Design: Waterfall Creative
Florist: Floracopia

All images by Snaps and Scribbles
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Real Bridal Session: Brittney in California

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kate

This bridal session has a great mix of high fashion and down home Americana! Captured by Alisha Cryderman Photography, Brittney’s bridal shoot takes place in the middle of nowhere in beautiful Southern California. Accompanied by a blue 1966 Chevy pickup, the bride glows in these stunning images. At three and a half months pregnant, Brittney emits a beautiful radiance only rivaled by the breathtaking sunset.