of people I need to thank in this post is a little overwhelming! SO many people come together to make my workshops happen and every time we host them, I’m reminded that I could never do this on my own! I’m SO thankful for everyone who helped out. Vendors, sponsors, attendees, the caterer, the venue, my mother in law, Rebekah Hoyt, Jessica Beale, Michael, etc. Really, the list just goes on and on. I did a post a month or so ago with some behind the scenes images. Today’s post is showing off the styled shoot side of the Fall Workshop Experience and I couldn’t be more excited!! I honestly LOVE these images so much! Janie Medley from The Bride’s Cafe and Dana Fitzgerald (an incredible stylist!) joined forces once again and made this shoot come to life!! The Virginia Center for Architecture has never looked so BRIGHT!!
Janie and Dana’s design and collaboration was just amazing. Who would have thought that peaches and red and pinks and TEAL would flow together so seamlessly? There were so many vendors that shared their amazing products with us! Be sure to keep reading through the bottom of the post to see all of those credits!! Enjoy this bright and cheery post!! It almost makes me want spring to be here… but not until we have a few more snowstorms! …. I love snow! Fingers crossed that we’ll get some more this friday!!! Special thanks to Green Wedding Shoes for featuring this shoot last week!
** Also, to view more “Behind The Scenes” images, checkout this post! **
Aren’t Janie’s florals amazing?!
I teach something called “The Posing Evolution”. You’ll notice that the models never move their feet during the next set of images. I’m all about using one location WELL! This will save you so much time on a wedding day!
How amazing is this?! The ladies over at The Sweet Spot do awesome work!! So glad they were a part of this shoot!!
She’s just beautiful!!!
Niccce! Can’t forget about the groom!
floral design + fashion styling: Janie Medley Flora Design // photography: Katelyn James // creative direction + styling:Dana FitzGerald // candy, candy buffet and prop styling: Sweet Spot // candy buffet signage: D is for Dino // mini cakes, frosting shooters and cake pops: Candy Valley Cake Company // jewelry: Viv & Ingrid // guest book calligraphy and “bravo” favor bags: M & M Ink // invitation and “cheers” place cards and wedding signage: Page Stationery // vintage furniture and props: Retrospective Vintage Rentals // ribbon: Midori // linens, chairs, tables, curtains, silverware, china, stemware: Classic Party Rentals of Virginia // vintage silver wear and cake server: Jessica N Designs // hair + makeup: Emily Hudspeth // dress: Jenny Yoo from Bella Bridesmaid (Richmond, VA) // venue: Virginia Center for Architecture // models: Liz Blake White and Ryan Bechard
I also want to give a HUGE shoutout to the the incredible sponsors that believe in my attendees and the future of their businesses!! I ONLY use sponsors that I believe in and have personally invested in for my own business. I don’t know where I would be without these awesome companies!! :
PASS // Showit // Kelly Moore Bags // Adorama // Organic Bloom // H-B Photo // Adorama // AlbumExposure
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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