Timeless Elegance and Luxury: A Stylized Wedding Shoot at the Westin St. Francis

Both my friend, photographer Shhivika Chauhan, and myself cannot sit still. Ever. We both always have ideas… so during the short “lull” in wedding season – between December and January – Shhivika suggested we do a Styled Shoot together – A Day Like No Otherand Shhivika Chauhan. Theme: timeless high elegance and City lights at dusk. Great! I love high elegance. I love the City. And I love the Westin St. Francis. We were so lucky that Catering Director Lauren Schardt invited us to the gorgeous Alexandra’s Ballroom on the Imperial (32nd) Floor high above the lights of the City. So I set out planning and designing… And here is the result (published today on The Black Tie Bride blog). Hope you love it!

Let’s start with a dress fit for a princess…

… and a bouquet to match…

… as well as an Art Deco diamond and platinum bracelet and a South Sea pearl necklace.

Custom-made wedding bands…

… and timelessly elegant, luxurious invitations.

A stunning altar piece with matching aisle decor …

.. and a gilded harp to serenade the couple.

China, flatware, glassware and linens were chosen to complement the blues and golds in the ballroom decor…

… and a glorious, towering centerpiece of orchids, roses and hydrangeas anchored the look of the sweetheart table.

Elegant bride and dapper groom:

And here – comes the bride!

Just married!!

After that, it was time for THE CAKE! For that, the bride changed into a more modern, yet equally stunning dress, complemented by an antique brooch worn as a hairpiece:

For me, the dessert table was sheer designer bliss and fun…

Thanks to all who collaborated with us and made it happen!