I’ve got serious chapel envy over the amazing Leaf Chapel in Japan, designed by Klein Dytham. How people even dream up such amazing pieces of modern architecture astounds me!
The chapel is formed from 2 separate pieces, meant to look like leaves that have fallen from the sky and gently landed on the ground. Even the supports of the structure emulate the veins of a leaf, becoming thinner as they run away from the stem. The retractable cover of the chapel is perforated with over 4000 holes, to resemble the pattern of a brides veil! Each of these tiny holes has a lens attached, and light filters through to create a beautiful lace pattern. As the groom lifts the bride’s veil, the lacey top retracts, to reveal the beautiful pond and scenery outside! Just beautiful.
What a fabulous color combo! It reminds me of orange and raspberry sherbet (delicious)! We’re assisting Tracy+David with their Friday wedding as we create a beautiful pink+orange design concept…I absolutely can’t wait to see how it all pulls together! Here’s a little sneak peek at some of the design elements!
For some reason my pictures won’t post right now—so just imagine there is a really cute picture of a newly married couple, making a heart with sparklers! (how cute is that!?)
Happy 4th of July to all you wonderful guys and gals out there! My husband and I took the train into Chicago for the day and spent a wonderful lunch at the Taste of Chicago, dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, and shopping downtown! Now, I’m exhausted, and will be out and about the rest of the weekend!
Have a safe and happy weekend!
(Actual Lake Michigan “Snow fence” via Flickr)
I shared this information with a prospective client today, and realized it would be useful to anyone planning a beach wedding….
One thing many people don’t know (especially if you’re not near the lake year round) is that the beach is not always the lovely, pristine gem it is in the summer. In the winter, massive waves roll in (it’s incredible to see) causing an amazing amount of erosion on the beaches. To help curb this, “snow fence” is put up along many city and county beaches. Snow fence is a wood and wire fencing combo that is placed along the length of the beach at different intervals.
Okay, so now you’re thinking, “Get to the point Jessica, I don’t care about snow fence!” Well, if you’re planning a beach wedding, it’s something you’ll want to consider! Even though those snowfalls and waves don’t roll in until late November(knock on wood!), snow fencing gets installed as early as mid-September on many city and county beaches. Mid September! I think this is total overkill on the part of those parks people, but they’re not listening to my vote on it these days! So if you’re planning a beach wedding after the first of September, I would advise you to contact the city or county who governs your beach (if it’s public) to check on the status of snow fences. Not all beaches put it up, and your local parks department should be able to give you the 411 on which beaches will be picture-friendly after September!
Happy 4th of July!
(Top Left:1940 Vintage Cameo Shell Brooch $476 ,Top Right:2000 VIntage diamond cultured pearl brooch $1.596.00 , Center:1920 Diamond Brooch $3,116.00 , Lower Left: 1950 Vintage retro period pearl diamond brooch $2970.00, Lower Right: 1910 Vintage Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch $3,996.00)
If I had a thousand dollars (or three or four) to buy “Something old”….what about one of these beauties? Brooches look gorgeous pinned to a bouquet or on a gorgeous sash on your dress. I had a recent bride {the lovely Miss Claire} who pinned a family heirloom brooch on her bouquet, and later for the reception, we pinned it in her hair for a beautiful vintage touch! {Note to Self: Find some “budget friendly” brooch options this week}
(photo by Stella Event Design)
( Top Left: Coral 29.00/39.00, Top Right:Glass Oil lamps $7.99 , Middle Left: Glass Votive Holders $12.00/set of 6 , Middle Right: Resin Starfish $16.00/set of four , Bottom Left: Vase Fillers $12.00, Bottom Right: Green Glass Votive Holders $14.00)
I love this time of year—even though summer has just started, many stores are already marking down their seasonal summer accessories! I love a sale. And, if you’re planning a beach or outdoor wedding for 2008 or 2009, this is the perfect time to snag some great deals on beach-inspired decor! These are some of my summer sale faves from Pottery Barn!
My favorites are the sea urchin, starfish and sand dollar vase fillers which would look amazing in vases, candle holders, or scattered on a table. You could also use them to affix to boutonierres or your bouquet (maybe dangling with ribbons?).
(the Knot)
Even better, use the sand dollars as place cards, and have each guests’ names written on them–it will be much easier than using the real thing, and will be a beautiful and personal touch!
