Transitioning from Summer to Fall | Inspiration Shoot at Grandeur House | Arkansas Wedding Photographer
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Huge thanks to this amazing team of vendors who came together to create this magical day!
Florals: Magnolia Belle Floral
Planning: Anne-Claire Allen Planning & Design
Wedding Dress: Inverness Bridal Couture
Bride’s Shoes: Bella Belle
Catering: Little Rock Cheese Please
Venue: Grandeur House
Cake: Sweet Lavender Bake Shop
Jewelry: Sissy’s Log Cabin
Makeup: Pretty By Price
Hair: Heather Copeland, The Fix Salon
Rentals: Eventology
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Invitations: Paper Supply Co.
Shot on Fuji 400 | Scanned by Photovision
Weddings have stayed in a more neutral color palette for awhile, so we wanted to inspire couples with a palette that was not-quite-summer and not-quite-fall, but rather the transitional period between the two. Intrigued by what would happen when the blush and citrus colors of summertime merged with the warmer and darker amber and mauve tones of autumn, these vendors pulled together a shoot that was both unique and colorful, warm and cozy.
Throughout the shoot, different elements were chosen to represent the seasons we were trying to portray: the blush three-toned cake represented summer while the pecan pie bites were a nod to fall. The summery terra cotta vases lined the reception table with the fall-inspired pear candles and thick velvet napkins set nearby. All throughout the shoot we were constantly trying to mix the two seasons in an intentional and cohesive way! As a way to also lighten the mood and show couples how much fun they can have on their wedding days – that it can be more laid back – we incorporated a fun take on the bar, using mismatching cans of rosé instead of more traditional drinks.
We loved the fun designs that the cans added to the shoot, and the unique way they fit into the overall color story was so fun! For an added twist on drinks, Paper Supply Co designed custom drink floats that were edible and matched the invitation branding. It was such a fun risk and something we’d never seen done before! We also choose an assortment of patterns and fabrics for the bridesmaid dresses, which really portrayed each of the girls’ personalities in a fun way. Last but not least, we were very intentional with the gown our bride wore – we loved the feathery texture on top matched with the flowy chiffon skirt. It seemed the perfect combination of that summer-meets-fall vibe we were going for (even more so with the short sleeves, a perfect compromise between sleeveless and long-sleeves).
We wanted to shoot to portray joy that couples feel on their wedding day, so we incorporated real moments from a wedding to give our shoot life: vows being spoken, cutting the cake, dining and laughing with guests. Our models are a real couple, and all of the bridesmaids were actual friends of the “bride.” It made the day so fun because there were so many real relationships happening in each moment! There was so much laughter in the room, you could feel the love! Definitely a wedding I would love to attend!
