Soapbox: Saltwater Studios

 

Although I wouldn't change my profession for anything, the wedding vendor realm can be pretty crazy. I literally meet and connect with new vendors daily, but when it comes to recommending services to one of my brides, I take that very seriously. 90% of this business is based on referrals, which is why caring about what you do and putting everything into it is so important. Over a year ago I contacted Stephanie from Saltwater Studio. She had shot one of my brides photos and they were gorgeous! I had never heard of her (they were based out of Philadelphia at the time) and I wanted to tell her how beautiful her work was and try to steal a beautiful image she took of my work. Well that email led to such an awesome vendor & personal friendship. I call her my co-worker because when you own a company but work by yourself most days, sometimes you just need someone to bounce ideas off of and tell you that you aren't crazy!

 

Well recently (for the second time since we met) Stephanie offered to photograph some of my recent work, and of course I jumped at the opportunity to get some fabulous images! My studio was just completed so we set up a little lunch followed by a photo shoot for some lovely paper items.

 

A full pocket invitation for a classic, Cape May wedding, with a touch of Victorian charm.

 

 

A sewn vintage, romantic invitation for a wedding at The Smithville Inn.

 

 

A modern, nautical single pocket invitation for a fun couple who were married at The Golden Nugget

 

 

A simple, traditional full pocket invitation for a wedding brunch at Rams Head Inn.

 

 

An old Hollywood glamour inspired sewn invitation for a wedding at The Carriage House

 

 

A modern, elegant full invitation inspired by the Philadelphia cityscape.

 

 

A full pocket wedding invitation inspired by the charm of Smithville Inn and winter colors.

 

 

A huge thank you to one of my favorite photographers, an amazing friend

and my full time "coworker"! Make sure you check out her amazing work!

Her fiancé does the cinematography too!



Styled Shoot: Sail Away With Me

Hope everyone had a fun & safe Labor Day Weekend! Today is a pretty surreal day for me and the Just Be Studio... As I read all of my friends & family's statuses about sending their kids back to school or preparing their classrooms, it finally hits me that I won't be returning to my classroom for the first time in 3 years. I made a huge decision this past spring and today is the first day it feels real. So I slept in until 10am (only because my 9:30 appointment had to reschedule) and sat at my desk for the afternoon working, designing & making pretty things! Congrats to all my teacher friends an anyone sending their love ones off for the 13-14 school year! Hope this school year is amazing for everyone! 

This styled shoot has been quite a process. After being rained out 2 different days, we were finally able to pull it off! And with the ridiculous sunset we got to shoot during, I am glad we waited so long! The weather was perfect, we had gorgeous, fun models and don't even get me started about the vendors who offered their items & services to be showcased! Ok, ok, ok... on to the images by the incredible Stephanie from Saltwater Studios!

Any opportunity to team up with Betina's at Parkview I will take! She has such an eye for new creative arrangements and we just always work so well together! All I usually tell her are the colors and maybe 2 adjectives of what I am thinking and what she supplies is always DEAD ON!

TIP: Find a good florist who you can give them just a few details & trust them to come up with something STUNNING, not just duplicate a photo you provide!

 

 Seriously, how gorgeous was our model for this shoot? Not to mention the amazing sunset behind her! Saltwater Studios truly outdid themselves with these images!

TIP: Trust your photographer during a shoot! You will be pleasantly surprised with how awesome they are without giving them 20+ "picture ideas" from Pinterest. Remember, you hired them because you fell in love with their work.

 

If you aren't shopping on Etsy for your wedding, you aren't taking full advantage of the amazing items out there! Look for everything from paper items to flowergirl dresses to wedding party accessories.

TIP: Its all in the details so don't wait until the last minute! Don't think you'll be the only one to notice your one of a kind earrings or how unique your programs are, people notice and truly appreciate the little stuff.

How beautiful are the details on this simple, elegant gown? Wedding Belles Boutique seriously has so many gorgeous gowns. Every time I go in to see Tina I always have to browse to see what new hot styles they have in!

TIP: Don't go dress shopping with only one type of gown in mind. Let the boutique put you in all different types of dresses. You never know what you may fall in love with once you have it on!

 

 

Again, the details of this shoot were beyond! So fun & playful but definitely kept with the style of the shoot! And no, you may not need to carry a purse the day of your wedding, 
but its adorable for pictures!

TIP:  Have some fun with accessories! Change up your necklace or hairpiece for the reception!

I will never complain about my job because I thoroughly enjoy every single day! I never get bored because every event is so different from the next and when I do find myself getting tired of something, I just come up with some new designs to show my brides!

TIP: You should be able to walk away from every vendor meeting you have thinking 

"Gosh, they love what they do" 

A HUGE Thank You to the following vendors 

for their help to make this shoot my favorite yet!

xoxo

be. 

Photography Saltwater Studios

Flowers Betinas at Parkview

Dress Wedding Belles Boutique

Cake Philly Cake Maker

Make up Kacey Rosenberger

Hair Deana La Greca

Grooms octopus tie Jesitaj on Etsy

Purse Allisa Jacobs

Rope Hair Piece Jessica DeVirginia for Blackdresscreations

Cake Topper Wyale Designs  


Event Styling Just Be. Studio


Paper Details Just Be. Studio

Styled Shoot: Sail Away with Me

I can not even begin to express how excited I am to be doing another styled wedding shoot with such amazing vendors!!! This Thursday, I am teaming up with Saltwater Studios, Betina's at Parkview, Wedding Belles Boutique and TONS of amazing Etsy Shoppes to style a shoot which is sure to be STUNNING!!! Yes, you've seen nautical but this one will be a bit different! You will have to check back soon to see the images! But for now, I will leave you with the inspiration board I have created! 

Hope you like!

xoxo

be.