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On a day where fall was saying goodbye and winter hello we trekked over the river and through the Atlanta History Center’s woods to a Woodland Wonderland created just for Rue Magazine’s Holiday issue.
With a pristine log cabin providing the ideal backdrop it wasn’t hard to bring my vision to life. The table was overflowing with sugared fruits and holiday florals flanked by giant candelabras. Hand cut place cards laid perfectly on Juliska’s Country Estate dinnerware, and gold flatware and glasses provided just a touch of sparkle. And after dinner guests retreated to the cabin getting cozy by the fire and noshing on wintery cake, pumpkin creme brûlée, coffee, and a whiskey or two.
With everything falling right into place it all was nothing short of magical. I’ll be sharing all of the recipes from HomeSpun Atlantaover the next few weeks, but for know just snuggle up and enjoy our Woodland Wonderland and a Very Merry Rue. Truly, MKR
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When creating the look of our “bride” (Ms. Tiffany Olson) on her big day I knew I wanted to do two very different, yet equally stunning looks. A soft classic bride and one with a little more vamp. With the help of Claudia Mejerleand a few well placed accessories we accomplished just that…actually more than that as we ended the day with three looks.
For the first, a softer more classic bride Tiffany wore soft loose waves, a never ending veil and a neutral lip. The veil was worn both over her face (a personal fave of mine), and then cascading down her back and well past the train of her Junko Yoshioka dress. For the second, vamped up version, an eye veil was a must plus a deep bordeaux lip, and of course a smoky eye. Claudia took her hair from soft to a messier, wavy teased look. And lastly Tiffany’s hair was pulled back into the most gorgeous bun and pinned with a vintage brooch. This allowed us to really showcase all of the accessories and let’s be honest…as a bride it’s much easier to dance the night away when you’re not worrying about your hair!
Speaking of accessories. I mean what can I say…I pulled out the big guns. Chanel, McQueen, Olympia. It was literally every fashion obsessed girls dream day. The insane Chanel pearl and acrylic bracelet and pearl necklace with the iconic C’s draped down Tiffany’s back was really all the bling she needed. But of course enough is really never enough so I had to add a navy and black leather floral Chanel brooch to the back of her sash because a bride should look amazing both coming and going. And her Charlotte Olympia navy satin shoes and Alexander McQueen clutch made my, and Tiffany’s, jaw drop. But the cherry on the sundae for me were the gloves. I believe very strongly that your wedding day is yours and if you want to wear fingerless Chanel driving gloves then that’s your prerogative. I mean really, who wouldn’t want to wear Chanel driving gloves?! No one, thats who.
So my Loves, there you have it. My vision of a winter wedding. truly, MKR
Row 1: Holiday tags…check out our entire Gift Wrap Wonderland || A little DIY hanging wreath chandelier…deets coming soon! || One Kings Lane asked for a pic of our bed…so here you go
Row 2: Oh Christmas Tree || Zara scarfs || A little Calypso photo shoot action (jacket All Saints, sweater Calypso, necklace Julie Vos)
Row 10: New Elizabeth Mayville braid prints (these may be going in a certain celebratory whom I’m obsessed with’s house…can’t wait to share!) || Wheels up (pants & sweater J.Crew (old), flats, Tory Burch) || NOLA
