Downton Abbey Part 2

So I hope you enjoyed Part 1 of  our Downton Abbey inspiration shoot! Buckle your seatbelts for Part 2! Or what I like to call, the formal looks! Oh la la! 

Want some more? Check out our Pinterest board HERE! 

Downton Abbey Part 1

So this one has been a long time coming. It's actually shameful how long it took me to post this. Along with many women across the world, I am impatiently awaiting the fourth season of Downton Abbey. I decided to entertain myself between seasons by coordinating a little inspiration photoshoot. Downton themed weddings are definitely trending, and I wanted to provide some staging and design examples of how to bring the Edwardian style to your wedding! We also have a full Pinterest board dedicated to Downton inspiration! Let me know what you think! 

 Considering how much goes on while Mary is getting dressed at her vanity, I felt compelled to create a little dressing area! 

Our beautiful Jane has the timeless beauty that was perfect for this photoshoot...

Enjoying some afternoon tea...

 Our guestbook & card table

 The second tea party set up. This time we used vintage books and antique teacups to create a lower center piece design. 

Here are the great formal invitations! You're cordially invited!

more to come! 

Vendor Credits:

Photography: Amy with White Wolf Studio

Hair & Makeup: Lisa from Hive Beauty Collective 

Hair Pieces: Down the Aisle

Invitations: All Traditions 

Floral Design & Staging: Festive Designs

Jillian & Nikko

Jillian & Nikkolai

May 4th, 2013

Edna Valley Vineyard

San Luis Obispo,CA 

Boy did these two luck out! Their wedding landed right between an extremely hot day and a rainy day- but Saturday was PERFECT! Someone really hooked them up with the weather! And they totally deserved it. They are the sweetest people! Bridal party included....it's such a dream to work with people who are friendly, cooperative, and happy! You can definitely tell that their relationship flourished due to all of the love surrounding them from their family and friends! Tina Hoppe and her top notch staff once again knocked it out of the park with a flawless day! Oh and I can't forget their hilarious Star Wars cake toppers- because when you get married on May 4th- you have to pay homage! (May the Fourth be With You!) Funny right? 

 Jillian wanted something really simple and classy for the reception center pieces. We stuck with all white florals, 5 different types of flowers per table with lots of romantic candlelight! 

 After the reception, we took apart the arch garland and re-purposed the clusters in the lounge area, cocktail tables, and head table.

 I love how just the simple green garland really makes the head table stand out and give focus to the reception!