charlotte wedding magazine {published} derby-inspired

Last year {almost to the date}, I contacted Aleigh, the editor at Charlotte Wedding Magazine, with an idea...a derby-inspired wedding shoot. Knowing that the magazine had already gone to print on their Spring issue- this idea would take a year to come to fruition. And I could not be happier with the outcome!

Fast forward a year later, with the 139th annual Kentucky Derby tomorrow, I thought what better time to share some of my favorite shots from the derby-inspired shoot.

Here is where the inspiration started...

 And here is the real deal...

Of course, if you have a chance to pick up the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Charlotte Wedding Magazine-- please do so! You will be able to see our 12-page spread in high-gloss {as it was intended!}

As well, please take a moment to check out the 'behind the scenes' footage of the inspiration shoot, shot by Logan Cyrus at Charlotte Wedding Magazine.



And lastly, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the amazing vendors below who worked along with me to make this one rockin' inspiration shoot.

Venue: Johnson Carriage House and Meadows
Photography: Anna Naphtali Photography and Creative Living
Floral: New Creation Flower Company
Cake: Got What It Cakes
Rentals: Party Reflections
Vintage Rentals: Old South Vintage Rentals
Stationery: Olive Paper
Catering: Plate Perfect Catering

with love.
Anne

Featured {charlotte wedding magazine}

After a bit of a blogging hiatus, I am back! First, Happy New Year! Here's hoping that 2011 brings only good things.

2011 may be just a few days old, but I can not be happier with the way it has been unfolding. I am so excited to finally share the Spring/ Summer 2011 Issue of Charlotte Wedding Magazine. How gorgeous is the cover?

I was approached by Charlotte Wedding to create an upscale county fair themed wedding for their inspiration shoot. Not going to lie-- this was quite the challenge and labor of love {and not to mention many, many, m.a.n.y hours of sewing flags and and a tent. Yes-- I said a tent!} 

I immediately contacted The Place for Flowers who did an amazing job with the simple, yet elegant florals. Also-- a special thanks to Taylor for lending us his bench!

Amy at WoW Factor Cakes stole the show with her amazing and delicious cake! 

La-tea-da's truly outdid themselves with the amazing amount of pint-sized food.  Finally, thank you to Anna De Leon from Nuage Mulberry who designed and produced the save the dates, invitations and all other printing. Bravo!

Be sure to check out Charlotte Wedding Magazine for the full story- on newsstands now!

with love.

Anne