Happy Wedding Gown Wednesday!! I so love how well this Amsale dress photographs (or any gown in this material!). I love it paired with this stunning Siri Bridesmaid Dress!
xoxo,
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DIY Friday! Distressed Frames!
January 20
Happy DIY Friday! Distressed frames can add a rustic element to any wedding! They would be great for table numbers or displaying family pictures!
All you need is:
1. Wooden picture frame
2. Sand paper (we used 100 medium, with softer grit you can control the level of distressing better)
3. Paint brush
4. Candle
5. Regular paint in one color and white (you could easily add a second color in between the first color and white, just repeat the process of waxing and painting)
Paint the frame with your first color (pink for us). Make sure to sand your frame if it has a glossy finish so the paint will stick.
Allow paint to dry completely to the touch – about 25 minutes depending on the paint.
Liberally rub some candle wax on the frame. Do this especially where you would see heavy wear and tear over the years. Don’t be shy with it! Paint a second coat of your first color.
When the second coat of paint is dry, repeat the candle wax step. Then paint a coat of white and let dry.
Start scratching at the spots where you put the candle wax.. Fold the sand paper and make a sharp edge if you are using a sheet of sand paper. Stop when you get to the pink (or your first color). You can distress as much or as little as you prefer!
We chose a subtle first color, but you could go bolder! Red and green could go under the white for a definite antique look!
How cute would these be with table numbers or your new house key? Happy Friday!
xoxo,
Erin
Meet Tia!
January 11
I am so excited for you to meet Tia! She joined Erin McLean Events in October as our new Wedding Coordinator and Client Concierge. She brings an extensive event background. Couples who meet Tia appreciate her strong attention to detail, organization, calm demeanor, and her fun personality!
Bringing over ten years of event planning experience to Erin McLean Events, Tia Jones-Nusbaum brings a unique combination of administrative excellence and creative flair to wedding planning. With a background in the private business club industry, Tia has successfully planned weddings for hundreds of Brides and has recently been called back to the field after planning corporate events for the past five years. Why the change? “I missed my Brides! The creative outlet, the feeling of being part of something so special…I have a passion for weddings and am thrilled to be where I know I belong.”
Shying away from cookie-cutter weddings, Tia will use a couple’s story, their personalities, all that makes them a “we” – and build a distinctive wedding all while keeping them on schedule and on track. Tia’s hospitality and catering background are priceless when working with vendors. Knowing what really happens behind the scenes has taught her what works, what doesn’t and what to ask for.
Tia started planning weddings while attending The Ohio State University and after graduating, moved to Raleigh to continue planning events for such local favorites at Capital City Club, Cardinal Club, Rocky Top Hospitality and The Museum of Art. Now, she’s dedicated to generating a high-end wedding experience for each Erin McLean Bride.
You can email Tia at tia@erinmcleanevents.com to say welcome!!
xoxo,
Wedding Gown Wednesday!
January 11
How stunning is this dress?It was featured on Style Me Pretty today. I had to find out more! What a classic style. Photography by Carl Zoch Photography.
From Vera Wang:
Illusion is a fabric technique that I introduced into my design vocabulary early on. I have continued to build upon and innovate around this technique over the years, as it is a cornerstone of my philosophy that bridal fashion should be flattering and forgiving as much as it is glamorous and sexy. Illusion allows a bride to enhance what she wishes in an incredibly subtle manner.
With Emmeline, I played with illusion around the neckline and across the corset bodice. Necklines, like hemlines, play an important role in the culture and history of fashion. For a bride, the neckline must frame your face, shoulders and bosom appropriately, and to give you the desired freedom of movement.
The layers of mixed fabric in Emmeline, together with the ball gown silhouette, convey a sense of fairy tale fantasy. I have added veiled metallic hand-painting to enhance the whimsy of this dress. I find hand- painting on fabric to be imaginative and original, and therefore one of my favorite design techniques.
xoxo,
Erin
Carolina Inn Wedding Showcase!!
December 28
The Carolina Inn ~ Bridal Showcase January 29, 2012 ~ 1 p.m. – 4 p.m
It is one of my favoirte times of year, time for the Carolina Inn Bridal Showcase! This is one of our favorite venues! We are so honored to be a part of this great group of vendors.
We are giving away 20 tickets. So comment on this post and we will send you yours!
xoxo,
Erin
Chapel Hill Wedding Planner