Engagement Session

I spent yesterday afternoon with Brad and Jennifer at Tyger Pines for their engagement photo shoot! We first saw the property last winter when everything was frozen. It was beautiful then, but I was not prepared to see it in full bloom.It took my breath away!!! April and James from Simply Violet were absolutely amazing!!! The thought process they go through figuring out locations, where the light would hit, and how the couple should pose is inspired. These pictures will be BEAUTIFUL!!! The amount of love the couple showed always reminds me why I am in the wedding business. I love my job!!! You can visit Simply Violet's website at http://www.simplyvioletphotography.com.

What chic are you?

There are many themes you can incorporate into your wedding. The most popular ones seem to be the chic themes. What exactly is the difference? Here is my best effort to differentiate them. 

Shabby chic:

From what I can tell all chic themes started here. It is a home decor that found its way into wedding themes. Shabby chic is very vintage. It is elegant, lacy, and a lot of flowers! You would use a lot of birdcages, suitcases, and china items. 

top table arrangement, a photo by bloomsdayflowers on Flickr.

Rustic chic:
Rustic chic is also vintage. In the rustic theme you would see a lot of wood, mason jars, and burlap. Keep in mind...this is still an elegant theme. Items that would complete this look would be an old plated window with chipped paint and maybe a few hay bales to sit on. This is mixed with very formal tableware and higher end floral arrangements.


Head Table (The Feudal), a photo by Forest House on Flickr.

Country chic:

County chic is very similar to rustic chic as it uses the same wood and mason jar feeling. The differences will be found in the small details. The bride may wear cowboy boots instead of heels. The flowers may be wild flowers instead of roses and lilies. The symbols may be horseshoes instead of monograms. This theme has also been called Southern chic. Make no mistake about this theme...it is just as elegant as the others. 

Country Chic, a photo by Events by Norma Jean on Flickr.

I love the chic themes! It was great fun researching the difference! I hope this helps when deciding what chic you are!! Happy planning!!!!