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A creative approach to flowers

02 Tuesday Feb 2016

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I am so thrilled to share this post! I love working on projects that are a bit out of the normal. It’s featured on Oncewed.com
I had the pleasure of doing the hair and makeup, Photography is by Brit Chudleigh,floral design is by Sara Windward and our lovely model is Taylor Macey. Feast your eyes on this beauty 🙂

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We always hear from brides that they would like their weddings to be different, unique, and personalized to them. But how do you do that? We think the best way to be inspired is to step out of our normal routines and try something different. Today, we’re excited to feature a set of images unlike anything we’ve posted on Once Wed before: a creative collaboration between Sarah Winward and Britt Chudleigh Photography, in which they stepped out of their boxes and chose to see everyday blooms in a different way.More from the photographer, Britt Chudleigh: 
“Sitting at my breakfast table one afternoon, I was sketching some plants I’d seen on a walk that day. Absentmindedly, I began drawing in a figure behind the leaves and loved how the drawing evolved. Knowing Sarah’s amazing instincts with organic things and her never-ending thirst to try new things, I sent her the sketch to see if she wanted to try creating flower dresses on a model. We quickly pulled a little team together played around with the lovely living things Sarah gathered. Experimenting with several different approaches, we finally ended up hanging the flowers or plants in the foreground with fishing line and posing our model farther back in the room so the organic materials became an appropriate size for her frame. I really ended up liking the model being out of focus rather than shooting this at a high depth of field so she became abstracted and “paper doll” like. This really kept the focus on the flower dress as well, which both Sarah and I loved. But since our model was so dreamy and was styled so beautifully by Gabby, we wanted to do something a little more detail oriented with her.  This is when we brought the flowers closer to her body and created the feeling that they continued out of frame into a gown below. We especially loved the little blooms we used as earrings.”

More from the floral designer, Sarah Winward:
“I tend to think of flowers as little creatures, each with personalities of their own. Some of them seem to have happy faces, or be wearing little hats.

I love working with Britt, and I think we feed off of each other really well while creating. This shoot was all about being imaginative together. We played with each flower, studying it from all angles, asking what  it’s personality was as a flower, what emotion it held. Britt had the idea and some beautiful sketches exploring how flowers would translate into clothing for humans (or garden fairies).”

 

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AMOUR IN BLOOM- SLBG MAGAZINE

02 Tuesday Feb 2016

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How fortunate I feel to have been asked to do the hair and makeup for the cover story of the current issue of SLPCBG Magazine.  Amor in Bloom was such a pleasure to be part of, especially with a team of such talented people making it so gorgeous and being just so much fun to work with.  Photography by Brit Chudleigh, Wardrobe provided by Alta Moda bridal

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Britt Chudleigh - Photographer www.brittchudleigh.com www.chudleighweddings.com

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Gorgeous Giveaway!

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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I am teaming up for a gorgeous giveaway with Utahbrideblog.com

The package includes:

1. A gorgeous bouquet designed just for you by Studio Stems.

2. Hair and Make-up by the wildly talented Gabby Gabbitas.

3. And And to complete the package, this bridal session or groomal session will be captured by the amazing Heather Nan Photography!

The photo is of one of my dearest friends and loveliest brides Ashley Bloxham. The photography is by Heather Nan of course!

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How is that for a fun giveaway?! Here are the rules to enter this fab giveaway:1. Follow UBB on facebook, instagram and pinterest
2. Follow these vendors on instagram | @studiostems | @gabbygabbitas | @heathernan
3. Once you have completed the steps above leave a comment on this post letting us know what you are thankful for!

The winner will be announced on our facebook page next Thursday.

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Utah bride blog 2014 Spring editorial Beauty and Fashion

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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 Today we are focusing on beauty and fashion. We are so privileged to be able to work and rub shoulders with so many talented vendors in our industry and the vendors that helped us style our bride and groom are some of the best!

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Alta Moda Bridal provided a gorgeous low back dress by designer Hayley Paige. We love the gorgeous beading and the soft feminine feel of the dress. We had Hilary Anderson, owner of Alta Moda, give us a brief description of the dress.dress1 dress2
We love this gown for a Spring wedding because it has a soft romance about it. The silky, sheer flounces are easy to wear, light-weight and soft, whereas the beaded shoulder and key-hole back detail add a delicate touch of glamour. It has the just-right amount of sophistication, while still being fresh, warm, and feminine.dress3 dress4 dress5To go with the gorgeous dress, our bride is wearing cute flats provided by Yosi Samra. We are smitten with these flats, not only are they super comfortable but they are also stylish! The metallic colors are right on trend for weddings!ubbspring-199 ubbspring-203Now let’s not forget the groom! Grooms often get out-shined, but there is no way he will be forgotten in a custom suit! We loved having our groom wear a custom navy suit made by H.M. Cole. Custom suits can make all the difference for a groom, not to mention he will have a chance to feel special too! We asked H.M. Cole to tell us a little more about their company and the awesome suit worn by our groom.ubbspring-223

H.M.Cole provides the opportunity for all men to enjoy the experience of being fitted for custom made clothing. We send a style consultant to you to accurately measure your body using over 20 different measurements to create the perfect fitting suit.  The customizations are nearly endless as you build your perfect suit.
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Featured here is a custom electric blue two-button suit. This color is becoming the new navy and is perfect for a spring or summer wedding. It also looks great in a suit or a tuxedo. The peanut brown shoes are also a great way to make the suit stand out and give the groom a little more attention then they are used to getting, and deservedly so when dressed so well.ubbspring-224To finish off our day of beauty and fashion we will have the lovely Gabby Gabbitas tell us about the beautiful hair and make-up adorned by our bride!ubbspring-179To compliment the open back dress and Kenzie’s neck line, I began with a romantic thought in mind to casually lift her hair while showing off her neck line. Lifting her hair into a structured chignon formalized the up-style, while the casual lower drape in the back eludes to the romance of the look.beautyFor Kenzie’s makeup, I wanted to extract deep, rich and romantic colors from the spring palette while staying true to the pantones present. By utilizing deeper rich spring colors such as plum tones to soften smoky eyes, we further accentuate the romance of the hair piece. Darker royal colors such as plums always takes us back to the romantic era’s of the past. Matching the plum tones I lighten the pallet for her cheeks and lips by blending softer pinks and berry tones together.beauty2
A casually structured chignon, paired with light plum tones, and you’ve created a classic romantic look, that can remain timeless.ubbspring-217

Concept Design & Styling: Utah Bride Blog
Venue: The Chateau at La Caille
Photography: Jessie Alexis Photography
Videography: Nathan Pickett Films
Flowers: Blooms and Blossoms
Gown: Hayley Paige at Alta Moda Bridal
Earrings: Alta Moda Bridal
Custom Suit: H.M. Cole
Hair & Makeup: Gabby Gabbitas
Invitations & Paper Goods: Pink Piggy Design
Cake: Layers Cake
French Macarons Dolce Bella by Erin
Ballet Flats Yosi Samra
Rentals: Diamond Rental
Bride Model: Kenzie Bess
Groom Model: Devin Sears

 

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Utah Bride Blog editorial feature

01 Thursday Aug 2013

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UBB Summer 2013 Editorial {Beauty & Fashion}

Beauty & fashion are KEY elements in planning a wedding so we wanted to take a whole day to talk about them! We were privileged enough to have Gabby Gabbitas do the hair and make-up on our gorgeous model, Marley, as well as have Gateway Bridal provide an absolutely stunning Claire Pettibone dress!

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We asked our each of our vendors to write up a little bit about what they did to make our bride look even more beautiful! 

THE DRESS:
“Claire Pettibone is the premier designer of romantic wedding gowns.  Her trademark style of sheath gowns that skim the curves of your body will take his breath away, and the hand crafted lace will make this a dress to remember.  

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Whether you have a whimsical ceremony in the forest, or a black tie event in Manhatten, a Claire Pettibone gown is a surefire knockout.” –Barbie Berg, Gateway Bridal & Prom

HAIR & MAKE-UP:
“For the theme of our being Glamping, I wanted to create a look that was simple yet chic. 

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For the hair I wanted to create something that would accentuate the style of the dress.  I felt that a soft crown of braids was very befitting.
For the makeup I wanted to keep everything feeling very fresh.  For her skin I applied an illuminator to give her a dewy glow. Her eyes were kept soft and natural. Then I added a pop of glamour with a bright pink lip.” –Gabbi Gabitas

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  • Concept & Design: Utah Bride Blog & Attention 2 Detail Events
    Photography: Lindsey Orton Photography
    Videography: Nathan Pickett Films
    Floral: Blooms and Blossoms
    Invitations & Paper Design: Peter Loves Jane
    Bridal Gown: Gateway Bridal & Prom
    Hair & Makeup: Gabby Gabbitas
    Cake Artistry: One Sweet Slice
    Table/ Rentals/ Napkins: Diamond Rental
    Food & Catering: Attention 2 Detail Events
    Envelope, Place Cards, and Leaves Calligraphy: Distinctive Inscriptions Calligraphy
    Bride Model: Marley Chamberlain
    Groom Model: Mitch Kawai

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Salt Lake Bride and Groom magazine cover feature

27 Wednesday Mar 2013

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Here she is! Our beautiful cover image was photographed by Britt Chudleigh of Chudleigh Weddings. Our lovely model, Emma Jones, wears a Modern Trousseaulace dress from Alta Moda Bridal and earrings from O.C. Tanner. Her hair and makeup were styled by Gabby Gabbitas, and the pretty posies were designed by Roots.

You can check out more gorgeous photos from this shoot in the pages of our new issue. We can’t wait for you all to get your paws on a copy—click here for details on how and where to get your copy of Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom magazine.

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Salt Lake Bride and Groom Magazine behind the scenes

27 Wednesday Mar 2013

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Have you ever wondered what behind the scenes of a photo shoot look like? Here today I am going to share a project that I worked on with Salt Lake Bride and Groom Magazine.  Here is the creative team in action. It was such a pleasure working with this crew!

Thanks for reading,

Gabby

Reposted from saltlakebrideandgroommagazine.com

One of our favorite features in our new winter/spring 2013 issue is our elegant and ethereal floral feature, titled “Light Fantastic.” The feature highlights pale and pastel blooms paired with dreamy dresses captured in a light-drenched studio setting by photographer Britt Chudleigh. We’re excited to share more gorgeous images from the photo shoot, but before we give you a peek at additional photos we’re giving you a glimpse  at our inspiration for the shoot + behind the scenes snapshots.

First up, our inspiration/mood board for the photo shoot–pastel blooms, thick lace frocks, and soft, creamy beauty tones:

Second, check out these fun behind the scenes photos featuring our crew for the shoot: SLPCBG creative director Samantha Gardner, photographer Britt Chudleigh, hair and makeup artist Gabby Gabbitas, models Emma Jones and Abby Sands, SLPCBG intern Olivia Taylor, and yours truly. Welcome to our world…

The whole gang 🙂 Stay tuned for more loveliness

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Welcome!

17 Sunday Mar 2013

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Hi!

Whether you have just come across this for the first time or you were a follower of my old blog (stylist.posterous.com)  Welcome welcome! It’s good to have you.

This blog is on my ongoing confession:I am a hair stylist, makeup artist, collector of experiences, victim of fashion and lover all things beautiful.

I’m here to share my tried and true secrets and techniques of the trade with you. Enjoy the stories.

Thanks for reading,

GABBY

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