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Photography: Dan Doke Photography Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Salon: Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Wardrobe Stylist: Lesley M Kokoska-Blain Boutique: L’ellite Boutique, Boston Gown & Veil: Monique Lhuillier, Waltz Platinum Collection Earrings: Maria Elena Location: Post Office Square, Boston, MA Park Designer: Norman B. Leventhal Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava Photo shoot Style and Design: Editor-in-Chief Gina Karlsson
Published by: Simply Elegant Magazine 60 Island Street, Lawrence MA 01840
Editor-in-Chief GINA KARLSSON Publisher & Executive Editor MAGNUS KARLSSON Fashion Stylist Lesley M Kokoska-Blain Contributing Photographers Dan Doke of Dan Doke Photography, Zak Stark, Patrick Brosnan, Laura Parent of Relive Photography, Contributing Stylist Frances Ray Jules Salon , Ben Mitrano, Richard Burgess Contributing Writers: Elizabeth Donahue; Gina Karlsson Editor’s Photo: Hair: Ben Mitrano; Make up: Richard Burgess, Salon: Frances Ray Jules Salon; Wardrobe Stylist: Lesley M Kokoska-Blain; Designer: Romona Keveza Photographer: Dan Doke Photography A special thanks to all the participating wedding professionals who helped make the pages of simply elegant PLATINUM WEDDINGS Magazine come to life, for without them none of this would have been possible. This magazine is dedicated to my children, the most amazing people in my life. May my love shield them from all their worries, may my inspiration guide them to their dreams, may my passion encourage them to be amazing and may my strength take them through it all. Thank you to my husband for believing in me and supporting my dreams.
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Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: MONIQUE LHUILLIER, Headpiece: Maria Elena ; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston, MA
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Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: MONIQUE LHUILLIER, WALTZ, PLATINUM COLLECTION with Veil in Blush; Maria Elena Earrings Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, simply elegant Platinum eddings New England Boston
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Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: MONIQUE LHUILLIER, WALTZ, PLATINUM COLLECTION with Veil in Blush; Maria Elena Earrings Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston
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Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA Bridal Fashion: Peter Langner gown; Paris Earrings; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston
Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA Bridal Fashion: Carolina Herrera; L’elite custom Headpiece; Paris Earrings Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: Peter Langner gown; Maria Elena Earrings; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
Localtion: LIBERTY HOTEL, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: OSCAR DE LA RENTA; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Couture Style Bridal Fashion
Localtion: THE LIBERTY HOTEL Beacon Hill, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: OSCAR DE LA RENTA; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Men’s Fashion: RUSSO TUXEDO Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Localtion: THE LIBERTY HOTEL Beacon Hill, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: LIAN CARLO; beaded champagne satin belt; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Bridal Fashion: MARCHESA Headpiece: OSCAR DE LA RENTA; Eaqrrings: PARIS Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava
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Bridal Fashion: MONIQUE LHUILLIER Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGUAVA
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Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA;,Designer: AMSALE MIDNIGHT; Boutique: LELITE BOUTIQUE, Boston; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston
Localtion: THE LIBERTY HOTEL Beacon Hill, Boston, MA; Men’s Fashion: RUSSO TUXEDO Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography;
Localtion: THE LIBERTY HOTEL Beacon Hill, Boston, MA; Fashion: Georges Hobeika Evening White with Black band one shoulder Elena Henderson Earrings; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA;Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquets: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava
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Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston MA; Photographer: Dan Doke Photography;
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Upper Right & Opposite Page: Lush Pinks - Hot pink snapdraggon with beautiful lipstick pink calla lillies and a hint of freesia; Above: Textured Green and Purple; Dutch Naturally variegated hydrangea in green and soft purple lilacs and a hint of celedon cymbidium Orchid blossom JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston, MA Left Side & Bottom: Rich Salvaggio, Teleflora, Los Angeles, CA Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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Bouquets: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava Opposite Page: Creams and Green Simply and elegant with creamy single petal peonies with golden center blended with unique cream rose and with green textured center. Above: Soft and velvety greens with cream fluffy pale green Viburnum with white Sweet Pea. Left Bouquet: Lush romantic whites Long cascading white Phalaenopsis Orchid gently blended with white flowering Dogwood. Linen: THE COUTURE LINEN COLLECTION Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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Table Design: GINA KARLSSON; Floral Design: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston, MA; Linens, Slipper Chairs, Table Setting: Simply Elegant Linens, Lawrence MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
Table Design: GINA KARLSSON; Floral Design: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston, MA; Linens, Slipper Chairs, Table Setting: Simply Elegant Linens, Lawrence MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
Natural Elements An array of natural elements creates a soft simple sensibility. Mixed floral with accents of orchids transforms this table into a tranquil setting.
Location: LIBERTY HOTEL Beacon Hill, Boston, MA; Floral Design: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston, MA; Linens, China & Chargers: BE OUR GUEST, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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Stunning color Palette, array of Texture, and Luxurious Compositions.....
Linen: CLOTH CONNECTION, Boston, MA; Floral Design: John LaRoche for blueGuava , Boston, MA; Crystal Flex Chairs & China: BE OUR GUEST, Boston, MA; Lighting & Decor: HIGH OUTPUT, INC. Canton, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
John LaRoche for blueGuava
JOHN LAROCHE began his career at a high end garden shop in Palm Beach Florida where he had diverse job opportunities that included interior design and management, Fine Asian antiques dealing and eventually floral design - that would later become his future. John developed a high end clientele designing floral arrangements and quickly realized he had a unique ability to produce work that was unmatched. A seven year stint designing for Palm Beach residence’s began and he soon became well recognized and highly regarded in the industry. Within a couple years he amassed a client list that included the most affluent and influential in Palm Beach and the country that included celebrities and fortune 500 owners. In 2000, he decided to return to Boston and conceptualize what his own company might look like. He took a year and a half to study this “new market” and by 2002 BlueGuava was born and John began his career as a freelance designer creating Luxe events. Within three to four years the extreme hard work and dedication began to pay off with the recognition of being Boston’s rising star with a new client list that includes executives, philanthropists, high level corporations and celebrities.
Floral Design: John LaRoche for blueGuava; Linen: Cloth Connection; Table Design: John LaRoche for blueGuava
John LaRoche for blueGuava Crystal Flex Chairs, Chargers and Glass Wear: Be Our Guest; Lighting: High Output Inc. Photography: Dan Doke Photography
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