The roaring twenties was known for unprecedented economic prosperity, the evolution of jazz music, the flapper culture, and bootlegging.
The marabou feather was king in this era. No black tie look was complete without it. Beading, tassels a slick of red lipstick completes the 1920′s look.
Thank you Autumn Burke {LISTmember} for submitting this styled shoot and inspiring us.
Trulife Studios {LISTmember}, a collaborative free wedding planning studio, invites you to the grand-reopening of their new studio in the LoHi neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Sample food from Krave Colorado Catering, mingle with some of their elite wedding professionals, find out more about their studio, and register to win some fabulous prizes.
When: May 15th, 2013 5pm to 9pm
Where: Trulife Studios - 2501 15th Street 1B Denver, CO 80211
Trulife Studios is a collaborative wedding and event planning studio. They’re a place where you can find a resource for everything you need to plan your wedding or event.
They are Colorado’s finest wedding and event professionals. All of the professionals at Trulife Studios were hand picked to ensure that who ever you choose, you will know that they are the best of the best in their industry.
The use of Trulife Studios is free for you. Use one of our professionals or many. There is no pressure, just the finest professionals in the state ready to help you make your event amazing.
Becci and Hugo have known each other since their were 12 years old growing up in England. Hugo is the head chef and part owner at the Kitchen Restaurants in Boulder and Denver. Pastures of Plenty was chosen as their venue as it holds a special place in their hearts. The Kitchen use their produce and meat in the restaurant. Hugo and Becci have known Lyle and Sylvia, the owners, for a long time and were instrumental in ushering in the Farm to Table movement in Boulder, Colorado! Hugo and Becci have two boys together and made sure that there were lots of activities for the many children at the wedding including a bouncy slide, plastic swords, big bubbles!
I am thrilled to show off this farm-to-table wedding. I hope you find it was inspiring as I do.
Notes from the photographer: When planning engagement sessions, I ask couples to think of places and things that have lots of sentimentality, so we can incorporate them into their photographs. Lauren and CJ really took this to heart, so they wanted to take their engagement photos in Fort Collins – where they first met and spent so much time together. Much of their lives revolve around their two “furry children,” so they also brought Miley {French Bulldog} and Tucker {Golden Retriever}, who were both so full of personality! And lastly, they brought along two very important pieces from their personal library: “Thirteen Millionaires” that was written by Lauren’s Great Grandfather, and “Collected Whispers” which contains a published poem that CJ wrote. All of these put together, plus the crazy amazing weather and clouds, made the perfect engagement session!
Little White Dress Bridal Shop {LISTmember} in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver is holding a designer sample sale from Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th! Dresses originally priced between $1,500.00 – $5,500.00 will all be marked down to $2,000.00 or less on Friday, $1,500.00 or less on Saturday, and any dresses not yet snatched up will be $1,000.00 or less on Sunday! This is your opportunity to find your very own amazing designer/couture wedding gown at HUGE savings.
Designers Justin Alexander, Matthew Christopher, Claire Pettibone, St. Pucchi, Victor Harper, Fancy, and more will be available. The best deals won’t last long, so be sure to shop early for the best selection! First come, first served, appointments and walk-ins are welcome throughout the sample sale.
Visit LWD’s website at www.lwdbridal.com/samplesale for photos and details about each dress that will be available at the sale. Call 303-814-8972 to reserve your appointment.
Notes from the photographer: Cinceré and Nick are getting married next June at the historic Grant-Humphreys Mansion in Denver, Colorado. They are having a vintage-inspired wedding, so we incorporated a beautiful handmade quilt into their engagement session. The heirloom quilt is almost 100 years old!
Echo Lake is located just outside of Idaho Springs and was a perfect spot for their engagement session – it was truly a tranquil, rustic, Colorado location that suited this laid-back couple perfectly!
If you live in Colorado, chances are you’ve already attended a farm wedding. With the way things are trending in the industry, even those from out of state can expect to someday celebrate in this most special venue. Which begs the question, what the hell do I wear to a farm wedding?
I’ll be soon attending my second of the year, and knowing how confused many were regarding dress code for the first, I thought it would be helpful to clear up any questions accompanying this unique fashion experience.
THE COCKTAIL PART- A wedding at a farm, on the beach, in the mountains, or in someone’s backyard is still a wedding; it’s still a party where people dress up. If the word ‘cocktail’ appears on the invitation, it requests (at a minimum) cocktail dresses for women and a jacket for men. In my profession, I often hear client’s complaints that they have ‘nowhere to wear’ anything fabulous. This is somewhere to wear the dress with the tags still on and the jewelry sitting unworn in the safe. It’s also that somewhere to justify getting a manicure, and wearing the bold lipstick color that you keep trying on and promptly wiping off.
THE COLORADO PART- Attending an outdoor wedding in Colorado boils down to environmental logistics. High heels, though they may be perfect with your dress, are probably not a good idea on the grass. Wedges work, flats are fantastic, and cowboy or short engineer boots are a theme-y twist on tradition and a fun contrast with a cocktail dress. Additionally, be mindful of slight temperature drops in the evening and bring a wrap or a jacket. If you’re wearing a black dress, pairing it with a white blazer will keep you warm and on trend.
In honor of the upcoming Rosen/Ligon wedding, the best bridal boutique in Colorado, anna bé, has generously extended a special promotion for their newly launched soirée line to those attending the October 6th celebration. With racks of frocks from standout lines such as Gryphon (my favorite), Rebecca Taylor and ERIN erin fetherston (among others), this is the place to find fashion otherwise requiring a plane ticket to New York or L.A. To redeem, simply mention the Mile High Style promotion and the wedding venue.
More about Liz: New York City transplant and Boulder resident Liz Finkelstein brings a city sensibility to the streets of Colorado. Mile High Style specializes in synthesizing closet and home styles for an overall cohesive look that’s chic, updated, individualized, age-appropriate, comfortable and affordable. Inspiring Mile High Style is the philosophy that fabulous style is attainable for everyone, and through her services and informative blog, Liz shows you how.
