Photo Booth Ideas

I’ve been a guest, maid of honor or planned a total of 6 weddings this summer and 3 out of 6 of them had a version of a photo booth. And, I loved them all. It’s a great way to capture your guests in their finest…or not so finest…poses. You never know what you’re going to see when the film is developed, but it brings out the fun in everyone.

Here are some snapshots from a old-fashioned photo booth at our friends wedding in San Diego. No props for this one…just a camera in a booth that brought out the silly in everyone. ShutterBooth or Booth 66 are great vendors to check out. The couple asked guests to take one strip of photos home and glue the other one in their guest book, along with a note.

This custom Amorology photo booth on Green Wedding Shoes served as a fantastic ambience, colorful backdrop for guests while they dined, and it was a fun and interactive activity for guests. Read here to learn more about the “wheel of fortune” on their photo booth, as well as cute props and decor.

DIY Photo Booths
With some plywood, wallpaper and frames {and a few other thing}, this photo booth is just darling.

I love the rustic feel of this photo booth from Style Me Pretty.

Vintage frames hung from a tree…this couple used it for an engagement photo session. Clever.

Ruffled Blog gives us a great how-to tutorial for a DIY photo booth.

Don’t forget all the fun props. Use Say Cheese Paper Props or buy your own treasure chest of hats, boas, glasses and more.



Jodi and Drew’s guests got into the snapshot action too. Crooked Willow Farms has a fantastic, built-in photo booth room with chests full of costumes and props.


{images via Pinterest, Apartment Therapy, Ruffled, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes and Tutto Bella Blog}

wedding dress inspiration from new york fashion week

On this Wedding Wednesday, we’re swooning over designer collections from fashion week…and we think designs and details from the RTW collections would make a beautiful transition from runway to aisle. Pay attention you 2012 brides…

Christian Siriano

Jason Wu

Derek Lam

Marchesa

Lela Rose

Oscar de la Renta

Tadashi Shoji

{images via Elle and OneWed}

a few of our favorite things

Our list of favorite things grows daily, but today here’s a few things we think are just great…

I-Pad Cover
BookBook for I-Pad by TwelveSouth
{I gave this to my mother-in-law and she loves it}

Rosebud Salve {a lip gloss/chapstick}, sold at Fleur de Lis, a paperie, $7

Decorative Plaques, Ben’s Garden, sold at Fleur de Lis, a paperie, $50-$100

I’m buying this one for my fabulous girlfriends…and of course for my daughter’s room…e-mail Jenna at paperie@fleurdelisdtc.com to buy one, or just stop in.

Ring Bear Bowl, Paloma’s Nest
{These ring bear bowls are the perfect shower gift or wedding gift…such a unique alternative to a ring bear pillow. I’ve also customized a tiny text bowl with: with this ring and the couple’s wedding date and name. Be sure to check out their other creative gift ideas…also available on etsy.}

Do you have a favorite thing{s} you would like to share? Please leave a comment or send us an e-mail at trejsorelle@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you and who knows – it just may be a future feature on our blog.

{images by TwelveSouth, Tutto Bella and Paloma’s Nest}

a little place called durango

Ok so I have to start off with an apology. It is Fashion Friday and I am not posting about fashion today! (I promise to be back on track next week!) Shame shame!

I am in Durango this weekend with my husband, golden retriever, parents, sister and my niece and nephew for a wedding. I am in awe by the beauty of this place. I hope to post this special wedding with details in an upcoming post (congrats to my best childhood friend Stephanie & her fiancé Dave!).

For this of you who have never been to Colorado, or even better, lived here, this state holds beauty in landscape that cannot be explained … if you have not visited, you should someday in your lifetime. Have a happy weekend! We’ll be back on posting track Monday … 🙂

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{images via godurango.com}

beautified

We all have to wait for Jenna Walker’s professional photos of Jodi and Drew’s unforgettable wedding day…Jenna, I know they are going to be extraordinary!

But, today we have a sneak peek of the beautiful bride and her lovely maids during wedding day prep. {Just wait until you see Jodi in her dress – THE most stunning dress. The bridesmaids brightened the room with their Jenny Yoo dresses too…to be continued} 

 
Everyone was treated like princesses with hair and make-up by only the BEST. Kristina Porreco and Aldo Celeste – not only are they both talented, they are so fun…I highly recommend them.

Kristina, also a pretty bridesmaid, worked her magical hands on Jodi and mother of the bride, Julie’s, hair.

And, Aldo, our favorite {and most gorgeous} make-up man, made us all look like models. Sorry ladies…he’s taken. 
Here’s the sister trio with our beautiful mom.

Let’s not forget our handsome dad with all the ladies. Lucky guy!


{images via Tutto Bella}

VENDOR LOVE
Hair: Kristina Porreco, 303.313.9791, A New Image Salon,
Make-Up: Aldo Celeste, Flirt Salon