Tickled Pink

Themed Bridal Shower

PHOTOGRAPHED BY DANIELLE REAL PHOTOGRAPHY

BRIDE-TO-BE: Courtney Hammad (Formerly Swanson) LOCATION: Washington D.C.

Love pink and all things girly? Aprill Gordon of Tulle & Tinsel Event Co. brought to life an elegant “Tickled Pink” themed bridal shower in Washington, D.C. for the bride-to-be, Courtney Hammad.

“This gorgeous bride LOVES pink and all things girly,” Aprill shares. “Instead of limiting ourselves to a single shade, I decided to design this event using multiple shades of pink. I then went to work including as many thoughtful details and textures as possible. The small guest count of 30 allowed us to really splurge and include luxurious personal touches.”

Some of those personal details included sophisticated floral arrangements, a lux chandelier, a custom pink cake, personalized hand-engraved pink champagne coupes, and more!

Event Highlights

Bride's favorite details: The vibrant tablecloths, floral china, and custom cookies at each place setting. They weren't just beautiful, they were actually delicious too! I'm a baker myself, so I was so impressed that I quickly asked the same baker to make cookies for my actual wedding too. I also loved the pink champagne coupes. My planner Aprill knew that I would love them!

Decor: I left the décor in the hands of our incredible wedding planner, Aprill Gordon of Tulle & Tinsel Event Co. She delivered the pink palette of my dreams.

Aprill Gordon of Tulle & Tinsel Event Co. on inspiration, design, & color story…

We originally curated a completely different look, but after seeing another planner use our original concept a mere two weeks before the event date, we decided to pivot. Creating unique events is always my goal, so I enjoyed the challenge of creating a completely different design at the last minute. I'm so glad this small hiccup happened because the bride-to-be and I loved the new design even MORE than the original! The two items that immediately struck me were the mauve chairs from White Glove Rentals and the Textured Water Lily Linen from BBJ La Tavola. I loved these items so much that I built the rest of the design around them. The finished look was classically beautiful, detailed, and luxurious.

This gorgeous bride LOVES pink and all things girly. Instead of limiting ourselves to a single shade, I decided to design this event using multiple shades of pink. I then went to work including as many thoughtful details and textures as possible. The small guest count of 30 allowed us to really splurge and include luxurious personal touches. From the plush chairs and delicate linens to the china and cake....there are so many lovely details that it's impossible for me to choose a single favorite. Some of the highlights include the individually wrapped hand-painted macaron as escort cards, personalized hand-engraved pink coupe glasses for each guest, and the beautiful floral cookies displayed on mini porcelain dessert stands at each place setting. The bride-to-be's gorgeous Teuta Matoshi gown was the cherry on top. She looked stunning!

Creative Team

PLANNING & DESIGN: Aprill Gordon of Tulle & Tinsel Event Co.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Danielle Real of Danielle Real Photography

VENUE & CATERING: La Vie DC

FLOWERS: Léroy French Flowers

LINENS: BBJ La Tavola

STATIONERY, SIGNAGE, ENGRAVED & COUPE GLASSES: Allycia Creates

CHAIR, BACKDROP, & TABLETOP RENTALS: White Glove Rentals

FLORAL CHINA: Maison de Carine

CAKE: Fluffy Thoughts

COOKIES & MACAROONS: Flour Batch Kid

STRAWBERRY TOWER: Fruitique Fruit

BRIDE-TO-BE’S DRESS: Teuta Matoshi

Wedding Ideas

At the Italian-inspired wedding venue, Bella Cosa, in Lake Wales, Florida, this sultry and sweet bridal shoot was hosted by Styled Shoots Across America and features delicate pastel florals, two dresses, a vintage car, and unique textures.

A highlight for photographer Melissa Cherry of Melissa Cattani Photography was the tablescape. “Featuring a floral tablecloth, gold, and white silverware, and luscious bouquets, this tablescape is what dreams are made of.” We hope you enjoy this elegantly sassy and sweet-styled shoot!

PHOTOGRAPHED BY MELISSA CATTANI PHOTOGRAPHY | TEXT BY LINDA WALLENTINE

CREATIVE TEAM

PHOTOGRAPHY: Melissa Cattani Photography

HOST: Styled Shoots Across America

CONCEPT & PLANNING: Heather Benge and Alexia

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VENUE: Bella Cosa Weddings

FLORALS: Wild Greenery

HAIR & MAKEUP: Dollhaus Glam

STATIONERY: Alexis and Lynn

CAKE: Sugar Dreams by Dessy

RENTALS: Ocean Hawks Rentals

LINENS: Nuage Designs Inc.

GOWN SALON: Solutions Bridal

COLORFUL GOWN: Styled Gowns

MEN'S WEAR: Generation Tux

JEWELRY: Solutions Bridal

SHOES: Sachlirene

RING BOXES: Lovely Ring Boxes

STYLING MATS: The Flat Lays Styler

LIVE WEDDING PAINTER: Allison Allianic Art

WEDDING DAY PET CARE: Furry Ventures Pet Care

VINTAGE CAR: JC Specialty Rentals

MODELS: MaiAsia B

DAY OF HELP: Pilar Merino Designs

Wedding Ideas

Set in the Snoqualmie National Forest , Hotzel Photography captures Ian and Kelsey’s real-life romance in this earthy adventure elopement-styled shoot in Washington. Highlights of the photo session include a vintage camper van, an intimate lakeside ceremony, and a hike to a secluded waterfall. “I think this elopement really shows couples what their day could look like. They can include fun details that reflect their personality, like a nontraditional dress or a vintage camper van. They can center their day around the place they're in, and visit multiple locations in the area.” - Gabriela Hotzel of Hotzel Photography

PHOTOGRAPHED BY HOTZEL

PHOTOGRAPHY | TEXT BY LINDA WALLENTINE

CREATIVE TEAM

BRIDE'S DRESS: Lael Collection

BRIDE'S WEDDING RING: Olivia Mar Jewelry

EVENT PLANNER: The Light Between Connection

FLORALS: Kylie Hale

MAKEUP: Lexi B Beauty

PHOTOGRAPHY: Hotzel Photography

STATIONERY: Ivory Invitations

VIDEOGRAPHY: Embr Film Co.

CAMPERVAN RENTAL: Peace Vans

Wedding Ideas

Real couple, Alyssa and Nitai, relived their own recent wedded bliss in Designer Beryln Events' vivid elopement-styled shoot at the private event venue, The Havens Estate, in Delaware, Ohio. Captured by Starling Studio, vibrant florals by Prema Designs inspired by grapefruit, apricot, and honey with cool lavender and romantic garden roses compliment colorful place settings and whimsical decor.

“We dream of encouraging a day where more than just the common space of a property is used; to run against the norms and explore colors and textures, not just in the tangible details, but also the vendors whose craft is showcased.”

CREATIVE TEAM

PHOTOGRAPHER: Starling Studio

EVENT DESIGN/PLANNING: Berlyn Events

FLORAL DESIGN: Prema Designs

WEDDING DRESS/DESIGNER: Barbara Kavchok – Skye

BRIDE'S SHOES: Bella Belle – Eve

RINGS: Worthington Jewelers

HAIR STYLIST: Lé Luxe Beauty Concierge

MAKEUP ARTIST: SC Defined

GROOM ATTIRE: Romanoff's Classic Tuxedo

PAPER GOODS: Lupine Letters

HANDMADE DETAILS: The Lesser Bear - Ribbon + Runner

CAKE: Lavender and Honey Cakery

TABLETOP RENTALS: Party Right Rentals

FURNITURE RENTALS: A Vision of Elegance Event Rentals

LINEN RENTALS: Nuage Designs

SPECIALTY RENTALS: Aiden & Grace

LIGHTING: The Luminary Productions

BRIDE: Alyssa Kenner

GROOM: Nitai Kenner