An Outdoor Summer Wedding Styled Photo Shoot in Annapolis

Officially, we’re told, the first day of summer was June 21st and boy are we as ready as ever to get in the swing of the season! To us nothing says summer like dining al fresco – you know we love it! So when Heather Benge Events sent us images from the Annapolis Styled Shoots Across America stop, we were ecstatic! Scroll through to see why…

Usually when we think of al fresco dining it’s on a terrace or at a patio, rarely are we lucky enough to be set up at a place like Whitehall, a waterfront wedding venue in Annapolis, MD. Everywhere we looked we were happily surrounded by vibrant greenery and beautiful architecture. The setting was so nice that Brittany Branson captured it in a beautiful live watercolor painting!

We’re in love with the range of colors on this one! From the cake, from Angyono Cakes, to the invitation suite,  from By Brittany Branson, everything was decked out in brightly colored hues. The color palette was really set by the incredible arrangement of flowers, from Intrigue Designs. The florals ranged from a deep burgundy to a blush pink with an array of oranges and yellows in between. And the ribbons tied off of the arrangement? A perfect touch for this breezy outdoor design!


Heather Benge Events made sure not one single color of the rainbow was forgotten! She brought in beautiful blues with our Sky Velluto linen, which set the base for this design. Paired with ornate flatware and blue-tinged glassware, from White Glove Rentals, it came together like a dream!


What do you think, would you go brightly colored for your wedding? You know we certainly love it, let us know what you think!

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Photographer Arika Jordan Photography | Host Styled Shoots Across America | Planning & Design Heather Benge Events with Assistant Coordinator Elevee Events | Venue Whitehall | Flowers Intrigue Teaches | Hair Brushed Beauty | Makeup Zero Beauty | Stationery and Live Painting By Brittany Branson | Gown Enaura Bridal Couture | Rentals White Glove Rentals | Cake Angyono Cakes | Shoes David Tutera Footwear | Men’s Accessories Groomsday | Models John & Yone Stergar

How to use Specialty Napkins in your Wedding Design

We know, we know, there’s nothing like finding the perfect linen to really set the mood for your design. But we think, why stop there? Once you’ve got the base down, find a napkin that will really take the whole took to the next level. Scroll through for three different ways to add napkins to your event…

For that truly ethereal wedding look, we love how The Creative’s Loft used our Flax Elizabeth Lace Napkin. The neutral fabric with a linen touch tied in perfectly with the rustic feel of the evening. And a nice lace edge adds just a touch of playful to the exposed wood tables!

For a more corporate feel, we’re totally into Lindsay Landman Events’ use of our Coral Honeycomb Napkins paired with our Indigo Velluto linens and runners. This networking lunch, at The Knot Pro Workshop in Philadelphia, was a beautiful blend of elegant and fun. The mix of runners and full linens in a traditional navy blue were a perfect contrast to the bright hued geometric print!

For that summer vibe, we’re head over heels for our Floral Monet Napkin at this Styled Shoots Across America set up. Heather Benge Events designed this table, with our Sky Velluto linen as the soft blue base, letting the flowers and décor really shine bright in their bountiful colors. We think it’s the perfect place to grab a sunshine filled brunch.


From lace to prints and infinite colorful options in between, we think napkins add just the right touch of detail to any event! What’s your favorite from our collection?

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Flax Elizabeth Lace | Photographer Alisa Ferris | Wedding Planning and Styling The Creative’s Loft | Flowers Maison Francis | Calligraphy Papel & Co. | Venue Fisher Island

Coral Honeycomb | Photographer Love Me Do Photography | Design and Florals Lindsay Landman Events | Planning Heart and Dash | Rentals White Glove Rentals | Venue The Logan Hotel Philadelphia

Floral Monet | Photographer Arika Jordan Photo | Host Styled Shoots Across America | Planning and Design Heather Benge Events | Assistant Coordinato Elevee Events | Florals Intrigue Designs | Rentals White Glove Rentals | Venue Whitehall

An Outdoor Wedding at the Belle Isle Boat House in Detroit, Michigan

Follow us to the heart of downtown Detroit, a neighborhood in the middle of a revitalization. With our affinity for historical details and raw event spaces, we couldn’t help but fall for the Belle Isle Boat House, formerly known as the Detroit Boat Club. Styled Shoots Across America put together a beautiful waterside shoot here, scroll through to see it all…


Who could ask for a more beautiful location that the Belle Isle Boat Club? With its original details (just look at those moldings!) and patio with a water view, it might literally be the perfect place for a wedding. And those sun-drenched interiors really set the perfect scene for a lounge area. Especially if said lounge area is made up of tufted pink velvet pieces from Event Theory.



Let’s pop back outside to the patio, because why dine indoors when you could be outside? With views of the Detroit river and right onto downtown, this really has a great vantage point. Heather Benge Events set the table with our Chambray Dalusio linen, bringing in the bright blue skies to the tabletop. We love how the pattern is both ikat-inspired and has a Baroque feel to it – blending old and new, much like the venue itself. The tabletop decor, including our Flax Diana Lace Napkins, was kept subtle with coordinating blue glassware and traditional flatware, really giving the floral arrangement from Intrigue Designs space to bloom! We love the spectrum of pink hues, from light blush to bold fuchsia, that brought this table to life.



And all of the details tied in just beautifully! Our favorite piece? That delicious cake from The Dulce Experience. Set in a shade of blue that matched the tabletop, it was lightly brushed for artist effect and adorned with lovely flowers. We say, let them eat cake and then some!






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Photographer Rakoteet Photography | Host Styled Shoots Across America | Planning & Design Heather Benge Events | Assistant Coordination Ryan Abney Event Design | Venue Belle Isle Boat House | Flowers Intrigue Teaches | Hair and Makeup Lena Shkreli & Co | Stationery West Bloom Paper Co | Furniture and Rentals Event Theory | Gown Modehaus Bridal | Cake The Dulce Experience | Shoes David Tutera Footwear | Men’s Accessories Groomsday | Models Kendall Tiffany & Kaliq

Pastel Color Inspiration for Modern and Whimsical Weddings

What color do Millennials dream in? Apparently pink. From Rose Quartz to Blush, there are 50 shades of the perfect hue to fall in love with. And the best part? It plays well with others. So whether you go monochromatic or accent with pops of color, it sets just the right base. In the case of this styled shoot, shot gorgeously by Heather Waraksa, they went bold! Scroll through to see more…

Dreaming up a whimsical scene, Gabrielle Hurwitz styled this playful photoshoot full of bright balloons and modern acrylic accents. We’re head over heels for the Ipanema Press invitation suite, a collection of coral, pink and ochre yellow paper goods with sans serif font that would make any modern couple swoon. Oh and don’t skip over the stamps – an assortment of pop art florals and fashion graphics for those of us who are extra-detail oriented.

Amongst the fun, our Pink Velluto set the table in what might be our very own perfect shade of Millennial Pink. Much to our great pleasure, a playful arrangement from Pear Tree Flowers brought in shades of lavender and peach alongside lush greenery to bring the tablescape to life. Giving this just the shimmer it needed, tapered candles sat flickering in assorted candlestick holders, mirrored off of pink glassware.

The colorful scene really gave stunning Allure Bridals gowns space to shine. From chiffon to sequins, and the prettiest laces patterns around, they truly stole the show! Not to mention graphic floral print Manolo Blahniks that look like they were printed right from this delicious cake from Nine Cakes. Honestly, we’d eat them both!


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Photography Heather Waraksa | Styling Gabrielle Hurwitz | Flowers Pear Tree Flowers | Hair and Makeup Facetime Beauty | Model CeCe Yost | Cake Nine Cakes | Stationery Ipanema Press | Dress Allure Bridals