Love Notes: The Pacific Weddings Blog

A Vintage Wedding at MacCallum House Inn, Part II

Here is the rest of the story from Nicole and Tony's California wedding at the MacCallum House Inn by the talented Suzy-Q of Q weddings. We hope you enjoy her oh-so-delicious photography as much as we do! xo —robyn

 
 

 

A Wedding at MacCallum House Inn, California

Today we are featuring the "delicious photography" of Q weddings, aka, Suzy-Q, who only shoots film and describes herself as "half retro, half modern". (Perhaps we were separated at birth, Suzy?:) Nicole and Tony's destination wedding at the MacCallum House Inn is so perfectly matched to Suzy's whimsical style. We adore the homespun details and nostalgic flair of their wedding in Mendocino, California. Thank you for sharing these fabulous romantic photos!

 

 

We will be sharing more of Nicole and Tony's wedding tomorrow. xo ~robyn

The Wedding Dress Portrait

I recently received an adorable little package from Atlanta, Georgia photographer, Dorothy O’Connor, with a montage of her lovely wedding dress portaits. I am happy to share them with you today--isn’t this a creative alternative to the “trash the dress” session? At the risk of raising controversy among my many photographer friends and colleagues, I have to admit I am NOT a big fan of “trash the dress” images. Call me old-fashioned, but rolling around in the sand and saltwater in a beautiful Vera Wang gown goes against my eco-minded sensibilities. These ethereal portraits are unique and timeless. 

I prefer this traditional and tasteful approach to honor the delicate beauty of your wedding dress. Thanks for sharing your images, Dorothy! Visit the entire wedding dress portfolio for more inspiration.  xo ~robyn

The New Pacific Weddings Movie Room

Grab your popcorn and spend a little time in our all new Movie Room at the Pacific Weddings website! Still in the beginning stages, the Movie Room will soon become the hub for all things wedding: the most romantic honeymoon spots, fabulous destination wedding sites, live film of couples tying the knot, and a fun look behind-the-scenes of Pacific Weddings' photo shoots. We also introduce Our Crowd, a special group of individuals on The List of Preferred Wedding Vendors. These are the people we trust to help you create the wedding of your dreams in Hawaii, California and the Pacific. If you would like to submit a video for consideration in the Movie Room, email us a link to your clip along with the location of the wedding to mywedding@pacificweddings.com. See you at the movies!  xo ~robyn

(photo by Visionari)

A Wedding at the Hawaii State Art Museum: Kristina and Mark

I was perusing the beautiful images of Hawaii photographer, Christie Pham's site and fell in love with the stylish details of Kristina and Mark's wedding at the art museum. Kristina had stumbled upon Christie's work over four years ago and tucked her card away until the day came to plan her own wedding. She also called upon Michelle Maeda of Flower Girls who created the delicate organically-inspired florals for the Honolulu wedding. Along with Christie, Michelle is on The List of PW Preferred Vendors and her site is wonderful resource for elegant ideas and beautiful reception décor. Thanks to Kristina and Mark as well as Christie and Michelle for sharing this fabulous unique wedding!

 

 

The bride selected a stylish green Vera Wang wedding gown and a vintage bird cage veil, and dressed her entourage of bridesmaids all in white--so of the moment!

 

 

 

For more Hawaii wedding photos of Kristina and Mark, click here.

Enter to Win the Photo Contest & Get Published in Pacific Weddings Magazine

It's time for another photo contest here at Love Notes so... Hit us with your best shot! (Pat Benatar ringing in your ears right now?) Our previous contests were a huge success, and we expect the same enthusiastic response this time—particularly since the winning image will appear in the upcoming Winter/Spring 2010 Edition of Pacific Weddings®. The image below is by photographer (and imaging genius:) Frank Amodo, who previously won our reader's hearts with his stunning work. View this Hawaii wedding which was featured in the current edition of Pacific Weddings®

The rules are simple:
Submit a photograph for a chance to have your image appear FULL PAGE in the upcoming Winter/Spring 2010 issue of Pacific Weddings! The winning photo will appear on The Last Word page facing the inside back cover of the magazine. It is a truly special page, carefully selected by the editor and dedicated with an inspirational scripture to our readers. Contest Deadline is September 15, 2009.

The Last Word is often the final image that our readers see before closing the book. And for those of you who flip from back to front, it can also be one of the first pages seen. This time we are looking for the most breathtaking image that you've captured at a wedding celebration this year. It can be any extraordinary shot that instantly conveys emotion. Email us your most breathtaking image today and you could be chosen for publication in the upcoming issue!

Here's how it works:
Email your photo(s) to contest@pacificweddings.com, then we will post our top five selections and let our readers vote!

•PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AT THIS TIME
•Send no more than 5 images per photographer or event.
•Photos should be 72 dpi and no larger than 8x10".  (High resolution images will be requested if your image is among the finalists. A photo release will also be required if your image is one of the five posted for voting.)

The Last Word Photo Contest Deadline is September 15, 2009, so hit us with your best shot!

The Original Tabloid Photographer

This post is for all the aspiring wedding photographers who follow Pacific Weddings®. Since 1946, photojournalist Jim Romano has chased stories for The Daily News, The New York Post and other papers. This beautiful portrayal was photographed by Todd Heisler and produced for the NYT by Sarah Kramer and Aexis Mainland for the series One in 8 Million. Click here to be inspired by Mr. Romano's legendary career. For more inspiring wedding photography, visit The List of Preferred Vendors.

Strike a Pose: Summer Wedding Gowns Unveiled

The summer/fall issue of Pacific Weddings will be on newsstands in a few days, and although I have said this many times before, I think this edition may be one of our best! This issue is filled with creative ideas and inspiration to plan a fabulous wedding. One of my favorite features is our amazing fashion shoot. We flew in gowns straight off the NYC runways just days after bridal market, and the designs this season are seriously breathtaking! I was entranced by Vera Wang's smoky pink layers and Oscar's stunning raw silk masterpiece. Makeup artist Jessica Waite worked her magic to create an avant garde look and Dan Sanchez styled our models' hair with a nod to Marie Antoinette. The Visionari team of photographers was there in full force to capture it all. I can't wait to share more images, but for now here is a brief behind-the-scenes look.

(Above) On location in Upcountry, Maui, Shaunna decides which gowns are perfect for each model.

 

A little playful gossip among the models

A Vera Wang gown with fabulous detailing at the bodice... stay tuned for the rest of the story.

Vogue Bridal Party

Did anyone get their hands on the June issue of Vogue? In "The Wedding Party" model Sasha Pivovarova's wedding to Igor Vishnyakov is recaptured in a photographer's studio. I've always loved the formality of a wedding party portrait, imperfectly staged with a mix of charming characters. [via fashion is spinach]

Gorgeous Wedding Bouquets

You may recall photographer Stephanie Williams from our Nostalgic Photo Contest last fall— her photos have an unmistakable vintage quality to them. As a wedding and portrait photographer based in Southern California, she's been able to document a nice mix of weddings in Orange County, L.A., and San Diego. I wanted to share her most recent work with you— she captured these beautiful bouquets by designer Kelly Parsley-Gordon of PlanIt OC, a floral and event boutique in Irvine, California. What a gorgeous use of color, texture and light...