In honor of Sabrina & Patrick's wedding this past Sunday at The Grand Bohemian Hotel, we are excited to feature our travel inspired styled shoot with Bumby of Bumby Photography & Lauren at Every Last Detail. When the opportunity came to create a styled shoot based on a real couple, we instantly knew Sabrina & Patrick's story would be the one to tell.
When Patrick met Sabrina, it was love at first flight. Their
love for travel has enriched their relationship & has brought them to
far-away places they could only dream of. With Patrick following closely in his
father & grandfather’s footsteps & becoming a pilot, the sky’s the limit when
it comes to traveling.
Most days, Patrick is navigating the airways leaving Sabrina
with their two pups to hold down the hangar in The City Beautiful. Even with
his hectic travel schedule, Patrick manages to find time to be there for his
fiancé, especially when times get tough. He always seems to know how to ease
the pain with soothing words, a light joke & an inviting shoulder to lean on.
That’s what Sabrina loves most about him & that’s how she came to know he was
THE one.
And wouldn’t you know? Patrick proposed to Sabrina during
their travels! This time he took her to Breckenridge, Colorado for her birthday
where they drove through the mountains to a place called Sapphire Point. As
they made their way down the snowy path, a light snow began to fall around them & drew them closer as they
bundled up at the edge of the overlook taking in the winter white capped
scenery. It was all he could do to get down on one knee & ask her to be his
co-pilot for as long as they both shall live. She knew her answer long before
he asked.
And so, this shoot was inspired by their love; by their
journey as a couple. It depicts who they are & how they became to be. There
is nothing more inspiring than the love these two have for one another. Whenever
we are with them, we are immediately filled with that feeling- Love Is In The
Air.
When we sat down to create the inspiration board, we knew we
wanted a vintage feel with a modern twist. A “Modern Pan Am Era” if you will. We
desired a color palette that popped, complemented by a warm undertone. With
that, we started with Pantone’s color of the year, Radiant Orchid, contrasting
it with a cool mint, ocean blues & a dab of raspberry.
As we continued to brainstorm, there was one thing that kept
coming to mind as we fantasized about travel- a world map & so we knew we had
to incorporate one as a focal point. After searching & searching for the
perfect depiction, we fell in love with the idea of a hand-painted, watercolor
piece to double as a backdrop. What better fun than a photo booth? And what’s a
photo booth without themed props? It’s the perfect recipe to create fun
memories on such a special occasion.
Additionally, the carefully chosen décor provided the
perfect mix of vintage-modern. Mixed metallics, vintage luggage, paper
airplanes & travel inspired trinkets helped achieve the look we envisioned.
And when Patrick’s mother offered his grandfather’s pilot accessories to use as
we wished, we were over the moon.
The 3-tiered cake and the over-abundance of floral provided
plenty of color & just enough modern to our vintage. The cake pulled in the
watercolors showcased in the map backdrop & featured more of the cool mint
& raspberry hues. The overflowing floral arrangements incorporated more of
the color palette while the soft succulents helped maintain the modernity of
the shoot. The perfect combination if you ask us.
And how would their guests know to prepare to take flight? By
receiving a custom airline ticket inviting them to the ultimate takeoff, of
course! As guests arrive to the exclusive aerodrome, they are directed to the
ticket counter where boarding passes depict their specific gate number for the
reception. A custom chalk departure board provides each guest with their
destination & special remarks detailing Sabrina & Patrick’s journey. Everyone
is invited along for the ride.
And what better way to showcase the loving couple than to
host their romantic affair amongst vintage aircraft where Patrick adorned his
pilot’s uniform & captain’s wings & Sabrina slipped into a vintage-modern gown
coupled with a feather hair fascinator. Her retro inspired updo & classic
makeup completed the entire look. These two were made for this shoot & quite
possibly born in the wrong era. Wouldn’t you agree?
Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the flight!
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