Novel Hill
September 1, 2015
Greetings! If you were offline for the bank holiday weekend you may have missed my post yesterday about the blog's brand new look! It's looking so pretty, shiny and new right now it makes me all excited to see my next post go live - ha! But on with the real reason you've stopped by today, to see Ren and Angela's gorgeous wedding.Read more...
Beautiful Day
December 18, 2014
Just when I think I've seen it all when it comes to wedding shoots, something like this lands in my inbox and I start to question everything!!Read more...
Athena Kalindi
January 16, 2013
March 8, 2011
Song & Dony were married in October at The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Their wedding had an unusual 'mythical creatures' theme which the couple told me all about. "The wedding theme was mythical creatures as two mythical creatures to decide mate for life. Song made all the invitations, ring pillow, mythical creature themed decorations, tissue paper pom poms and mythical creature brooches that were for wedding parties."Read more...
February 11, 2011
The couple dressed up in their favourite vintage items for this shoot to celebrate their engagement. They shot in some of their favourite spots around the city. Although it rained all day, the couple were totally up for exploring and getting some amazing shots.Read more...
October 21, 2010
In the words of the lady herself, I am so titstastically excited to share Britt & Mike's wedding with you today. I have literally been on the edge of my seat since July in eager anticipation of seeing their wedding photographs. Most of you will already know Britt, the kick ass, controversial and Rock n Roll heavy-weight behind the the Bowie Bride blog. Words really can't express how awesome this chick is and how much I totally adore her and her killer blog.Read more...
September 9, 2010
Confession: I have been looking forward to Britt & Mike's wedding for like, a year. Britt runs the awesome blog Bowie Bride where she's been sharing with us their "oh so pec-u-liar" journey to the alter in her own, totally kick ass, anti-wedding industry and super colourful, DIY-mad way.Read more...
August 19, 2010
I don't post that many videos on their own as I'll be honest, it takes a pretty damn good video to keep my attention for more than a few seconds. Angel & Lilly's Save the Date however is in a whole other league of radness. I love them! The couple, who made their own video are already married in their eyes (although legally they are 'domestic partners' - stupid Californian same sex marriage laws) as last October the two of them headed down to city hall to do the paperwork followed by an In-N-Out burger!Read more...
August 6, 2010
I found Aurora & Ben's wedding when a blog reader sent me the link to the couple's blog. I was in instant love and sent them an email right away demanding to know more details! I am muchly exited to share those details with you all. I've been reading all your comments that are coming through on the readers survey and judging by your responses methinks you will like this wedding a lot - diy budget and locally-sourced loveliness!Read more...
June 5, 2010
Shannon & Os are both part-time photographers so their wedding photography was really important to them, they found Australian Annevi who came to LA to shoot their informal wedding. They decided to hold their ceremony and reception in Barbara’s at the Brewery, Los Angeles. The Old Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery is known as the world's largest live-work art colony and offers amazing industrial landscapes and interesting backdrops. So, of course that's where they decided to shoot all their portraits. They decided to skip a lot of the traditional stuff they didn't have a lot of meaning to them so they didn't have any catering in favour of a more casual Sunday picnic, where the guests brought food, cake and dessert dishes to share. They also abandoned the idea to have flowers as they felt they didn't really suit them or their industrial setting. The bride wore a non traditional dress, a yellow number from Arthur S. Levine teamed with white converse. She used her jewellery as a way to represent the people that couldn't travel to be at their wedding - her bracelet was designed by her mother, her earrings and necklace were from her mother-in-law and an antique handkerchief from her great grandmother (price tag still on it: Famous and Barr 25 cents.) The groom dresses in a similarly non traditionalfashio - his jacket was from a charity shop, his shirt and jeans were items he already had in his wardrobe and his braces/suspenders where from his father in law. He also wore red PF Flyers "guaranteed to make a kid run faster and jump higher."Read more...
April 30, 2010
I know you will love these so they really don't need much introduction. When I saw a sneak peek on Matt's Twitter I was straight on it to secure the exclusive to share these with you. Angela & Jonard's shoot took place at Griffith Park in LA and Angela had the most amazing little dresses made from an Arizona clothing designer Monique Martinez of OUMA Clothing.Read more...
March 16, 2010
What's not to love about this shoot? Alex & Kaori's downtown LA engagement session was the perfect expression of who they are as a couple - lovers of LA and fashion (they are both designers.) I will never stop loving the Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon shoes (I have them in yellow & black) and Alex's fabulous red & white checked shirt and black bow tie combo. In fact this pair have got to be some serious fashion inspiration to at least a few of you!Read more...
December 30, 2009
Photographer Kelly Moore always sends me the coolest stuff and Claira, her model, is not your typical bride. The bridal session took place a few weeks ago in Shreveport, LA and Claira looked every bit the vintage princess and like she had just stepped out of a different era. She wore her grandmothers wedding dress which I am loving when teamed with her brown, brogue-like shoes. Credit: Kelly Moore PhotographyRead more...
December 18, 2009
Megan & Marcelo met at a punk rock bar in Hollywood... so naturally their wedding would have elements of rock too. The day took place at the ube cool Marvimon in LA with the beautiful flowers being put together by Holly Flora. The bride wore a short hip wedding dress by Amsale and shoes by Gwen Stafani's label, L.A.M.B. The groom looked similarly hot to rock in his skull themed accessories. All the music was hand picked and complimented by the couple's favourite videos projected all night behind the dance floor. It felt like The Rolling Stones, Bowie, Devo, Love and Rockets and Nick Cave all attended the bash as well! The guests kept saying was that this wedding was just soooo Megan & Marcelo...and that is one the best compliments a couple can get. Thanks to Suthi for sharing this funky, Rock n Roll wedding with us today!Read more...
November 19, 2009
I love Megan & Brodie. I loved them as soon as I featured their Rock n Roll engagements a few months ago. So when Alica of In the Now Weddings & Events emailed me to share this kick ass wedding she'd helped to organise my first thought was "Hey, I know them!" When Megan & Brodie decided to get married, they knew they wanted it to feel homey and old fashioned, with a little rock and roll thrown in. They decided to have the ceremony and reception at the uber trendy Marvimon House, an awesome sustainable loft space in downtown Los Angeles. The pair are both vegan and we wanted to have a 100% vegan wedding. They served a delicious, locally grown, vegan buffet, Megan made 150 cupcakes and 8 dozen cookies and their friend (and maid of honor) homebrewed all of the beer! Megan's dress was a sample-sale-purchased Elizabeth Fillmore gown(Tattered Tulle from her Spring 2005 collection) and Brodie scored an absolutely amazing 60's suit from Jake's Vintage. They constructed a DIY photobooth, made 3 sets of favours, did all their own flowers and had the best kids table ever! Thanks to event organiser Alicia for sharing this awesome wedding with us and to Megan for sending me all the juicy details!Read more...
October 15, 2009
My Thursday Treats folder certainly overfloweth this week. Seriously, blog land is busy! Check out some of my highlights... ♥ Rianne of For the Easily Distracted is having a photo swap. Simply send an unprocessed roll of film to someone else to develop and keep. How fun! Imagine what gems you could end up with?! ♥ Caroline Ghetes is having a photo giveaway... ♥ New website alert! Wedcycle is a way to recycle your unwanted wedding bits n bobs and to help out someone in need. Registration is currently FREE so sign up now! ♥ New blog alert! Ruffled has taken over from where Vintage Glam left off. Prepare for mucho ruffly prettiness ♥ Talking of ruffles - I am crazy about this Bride's ruffled dress...oooooh and this one! ♥ Get yourself some Smitten Sticks - cute, handmade, paper expressions - perfect for photo booth fun! ♥ Emily Heizer Photography is giving away a free session to a lucky couple in the New England area. Drop her an email for all the dates and details. ♥ Slightly odd but actually quite awesome business cards ♥ Tips for using photos on your blog - a MUST READ for all bloggers ♥ Clare Bows is giving away and gorgeous custom designed 1920's style vintage hat...although don't enter because I want it! ♥ This Sweet & Sassy colourboard on 100 layer Cake makes me swoon ♥ A centrepiece featuring an elephant...yes please! ♥ Holgarized fun fair fun... ♥ Dana & Hunter rock. LA Style Unveiled realised this thank God ♥ Inspirational and sad ♥ Congratulations to all the wedding bloggers who seem to have simultaneously announced their pregnancy over the past few weeks (Princess Lasteron, Steoffery Lang, That Wife, Rosalie Tinted) Can one of you please buy these adorable Mark Jacobs clothes?! I am secretly a little bit scared as we seemed to get married around about the same time as ALL these couples...eeek. For the record babies still scare me. ♥ My friend David is featured in this cool video about funky portrait photographyRead more...
October 9, 2009
Meg Perotti described this shoot to me as 'James Bond-esque' and I have to agree - what a gorgeous couple. Erin & Steve are almost too gorgeous in fact! 007 would be proud. Thanks Meg! Credit: Meg Perotti PhotographyRead more...
September 22, 2009
The Marvimon in LA has become rather an iconic venue to me over this past year. I have never failed to adore every wedding I'm sent that has taken place within it's walls. Sabrina & Kevin's is no different. The day started as a somewhat traditional western affair - she: a bundle of radiance in her pastel palette and Claire Pettibone gown and he: the perfect accompaniment to his bride. The bridesmaids looked stunning and the flowers (supplied La Partie Events) were out of this world gorgeous. The whole day exudes rustic glamour. Come nightfall, Sabrina changed into a Kimono for the festivities and family party. Thanks, as ever, to the always lovely Erin & Court for allowing me to share this gorgeous wedding! This wedding has also been featured on The Bride's Cafe but I couldn't resist a little sneak too! Credit: ErinHeartsCourtRead more...
September 3, 2009
Kimberly's vintage dress (from Timeless Vixen) is adorable for a number of reasons, but I especially love how it is an absolutely perfect match to Anthony's way too cool authentic vintage cowboy shirt! In fact the whole wedding was based around his very special outfit - who says it's all about the Bride? Thanks to the gorgeous Noa for sharing... Credit: Feather Love PhotographyRead more...
June 25, 2009