Monday, June 25, 2012

escalante










 we used broaches on the napkins and the bouquet.


















































I had the best time shooting Anna and John!  Kristy, owner of Bellissima Events and Designs asked me to photograph at Hotel Escalante downtown Naples. We also have a few other vendors who pitched in to make the shoot amazing!  It is truly a hidden gem.  It is a great venue for events of many styles and sizes. It has a wonderful Tuscan vibe to it.  Visit the site at www.hotelescalante.com   Kristy can help you with coordinating your event there, as well as any event you may need planned!
.www.bellissimaeventdesign.com.  She offers full event planning from a chef on staff to staffing the needed servers.
Flowers were dontated by Botanicals on the Gulf.  They put together beautiful arrangements for the tablescape and Anna's bouquet.  www.botanicalsonthegulf.com

The amazing dress was donated by Tie the Knot Bridal Couture in Naples.  Hillary was so fabulous to work with.  She fitted Anna and made sure the dress was perfect for the shoot.   
 The gown  was an ivory hand-beaded and embroidered tulle trumpet formal bridal gown with seetheart neckline and chapel train, designed by Lazaro, JLM Couture Inc retails $3,800.00
Veil/headpiece - Both the headpiece and veil are timeless designs from Malis-Hendersen.  The headpiece is a vintage style headband accented with swarovski crystals  The veil is  made  from silky tulle, trimed with hand embroidery in a unique vintage design.  Hillary can be reached at www.tietheknotbridal.com
facebook.com/tietheknotbridalcouturecollections
twitter.com/TietheKnotBride

Anna's make up was applied by Mimma Catalano, beauty specialist -Laura Mercier at Saks Fifth Avenue.  Mimma did a fantastic job and her make-up managed to stay on and beautiful in the crazy Florida heat and humidity! Look at those eyes!!  She can be reached at 239-592-5900 ext 361

Niche Rental also donated items for the shoot, the chairs! www.nicheeventrental.com  I have worked with them in the past on various weddings and they are great to do work with.

The tuxedo was supplied by Jos A. Back Formal Wear. They are now offering tuxedo rentals for events and weddings.  They are located at the Mercato on Vanderbuilt Dr.  They can be reached at
www.josbank.com

Connie Duglan donated the lovely linens for the shoot.  Kristy and I  visited the showroom and helped us narrow down or choices.  Again, another wonderful vendor to work with!
www.connieduglanlinen.com