When the ever-talented Julie from Juju's Tutus called me to create a
styled shoot for her newest lines of darling tutus. I couldn't wait to
get started. I had been waiting for the chance to have a Tea Party, and
this was the perfect setting.
I discovered Creekside Estates through the contracting business that my
husband has owned and operated for 30 years here in the valley. We have
created some unique natural stone items and counter tops in this
beautiful residence over the last few years. The owners graciously
allowed a whole "gaggle" of giggly little girls to take over their home
for a gorgeous day full of tulle, bouncy curls, doilies and cups full of
pretend princess tea.
The inspiration for a "Storybook" theme really took flight when I spoke to Desiree from Paper Candee.
When she told me about her dream of a mirror invitation delivered to
the special little princess in it's own fairy tale story book! I
instantly saw the entire shoot in my head. Sometimes it takes just the
right element to fire off all of the vision for an event.
It was the perfect storybook tea party setting – romantic and sweet. This lovely shoot was full of cute tea party tutus by Juju’s Tutus.
Perfectly shabby chic and so romantic, these tutus will be perfect for
flower girls and birthday girls. The adorable tops, leggings and
bloomers were a perfect compliment made by Makmay Designs. Featuring vintage China from Tea Crockery, (a great new find) cookies by The Baked Equation, romantic florals by The Garage by Ivy (love the toadstools and succulents), and a tea cart rental by Modern Revival.
Polishing off the little models were hair accessories from Princess Pie Boutique and necklaces by My Sassy Sister, and adorable hair styling by Mariana Marie. The cake was one of my favorite elements.
I had been waiting for an opportunity to do a "naked cake" Stacked
with pale pink frosting and topped off with Ivy's beautiful fairytale
flowers, and surrounded by little pearls, I am loving it! As always, Angel Cakes Bakery, my own creations, provided some yummy little mini treats like mini french macarons, meringues, and cake truffles.
Diana Elizabeth and her
fairytale camera captured all the magic, as usual. In a perfect,
fairytale land, Diana would just follow me around and make my world all
mystical and magical and stuff! Until then, I'll just keep dreaming of
my very own Tea Party, and by the way, my grand daughter is one of the
gorgeous little models, which made the day truly MAGICAL! OK, I know I
just used the word magic 4 times in the same paragraph...and I am not
sorry!
Venue: Private Residence at Creek Side Estates / Event designer, custom linens: Angela Saban Design / Paper goods: Paper Candee / Tea Party Table and vintage China: Tea Crockery / Gluten Free Cake: Angel Cakes Bakery / Cookies: The Baked Equation / Florals: The Garage by Ivy / Tea cart, candy tins: Modern Revival / Hair styling: Mariana Marie / Tutus: Juju’s Tutus / Jewelry: My Sassy Sister / Hair accessories: Princess Pie Boutique / Tops, leggings, bloomers: Makmay Designs
