The Last Day of Summer

The weather is starting to change here in the NW and you know that summer is coming to an end.  Today is the official last day of summer 2011.  Heather, our wedding consultant living and working in the Portland area, is taking a moment to remember and enjoy the summer sunshine and is also excited for the the changes of the fall.  Rachael, living and working in Hawaii, has the joy of beautiful summer weather all year which is perfect for a beach wedding in January!  All seasons provide us with so many fantastic choices in wedding options and trends.

We take a moment to celebrate summer 2011.. colorful wildflowers, sunny outdoor ceremonies, statement decor, vintage-country touches, refreshing colors, sandy beaches, and so many more beautiful moments (and of course our own co-owner's wedding)!

  

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from greenweddingshoes.com

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And as we look towards the fall, we just wanted to share some of the wedding trends for the season!  A favorite trend that is very popular for the fall is 'something old.'  Brides are leaning towards incorporating vintage touches and heirloom antiques.  Also this fall is embracing classic traditions, DIY inspired looks, rich jewel tones and slate gray color palettes, beautifully colored shoes, and environmentally-conscious weddings.

 

Use the changing leaves as your back-drop to a Portland fall wedding!



Portland Chinese Gardens, lansugarden.org



A way to incorporate the Fall season in a Hawaiian wedding!



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Contact us for more information! 

Heather in Portland, Oregon: heather@vintageandlace.com

& 

Rachael in Destination Hawaii: rachael@vintageandlace.com

Destination Hawaii : We specialize in Big Island Weddings!

Vintage&Lace is uniquely suited to help you plan and implement your Hawaii Destination Wedding because we actually have someone present on island, year round dedicated especially to Hawaii weddings! 

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Wedding Planner and Designer, Rachael Halpern, lives and works in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. She specializes in unique, vintage-modern weddings of all sizes regardless of whether you choose a private beach location or a luxury resort ballroom.

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Hawaii is a breathtaking wedding destination with its pristine sandy beaches, turquoise waters and stunning volcanic landscapes. However, planning a wedding from afar poses unique challenges! It is critically important to have a planner on island to investigate venues, meet with vendors, and see to it that all the details are taken care of when you arrive. 

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Unlike generic packaged Hawaii weddings, we listen to your specific needs and bring our signature "vintage touches for the modern bride" into the design of your wedding to give you a truly unique and individualized Hawaii wedding that won't feel "cookie-cutter" or cliche.

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Rachael can help you identify and contact vendors and venues, file your beach wedding permit and marriage license, hire an officiant, musician or hula dancer, and much more! 

We also have vintage rentals to help give your special day a vintage-vibe!

 Photo by Kai-Photo via pacificweddings.com

 Photo by Kai-Photo via pacificweddings.com

Contact Rachael today to get started on creating your dream vintage Hawaii wedding!

Rachael@vintageandlace.com

303-881-9735

Evonne Darren Photography via hawaiiweddingphotographyspot.com

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A Photo is Worth a Thousand Words

Here at V&L we stress the importance of hiring a skilled photographer to capture the memories of your wedding day.  Your photos, and therefore photographer, are one of the most important things to allow sufficient funds for when creating a wedding budget.  The photos are what you will look at on your first anniversary, what you will show your children.. and grandchildren, what you will always have to remember the details and moments that truly matter from your wedding day.

photos by Kate Maxwell Photography - located in Portland, Oregon

You can hire a photographer that takes candid photos portraying a fun, sweet, casual atmosphere, or you can hire a photographer that takes more posed shots that are set-up to showcase specific people and events for a elegant, traditional wedding.  A great photographer can work with you on what you want and give you ideas on how to really express your wedding day in photographic representation.  

photos from Toby Hoogs Photography - located on Big Island, Hawaii
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Once you find the right photographer, you need to start thinking about the shots you want to make sure are taken.  Wedding photographers typically have a general list for group/formal shots, but make sure to include things that may be special and unique to you.  If you are especially close with a particular family member, make sure the photographer knows you want portraits together; if you want a formal photo of you and your groom to replicate a photo from your parents' wedding or grandparents' wedding, make sure to get a copy to your photographer beforehand; if there is a unique design element that you want a picture in front of, include it on a list you send to or work on together with the photographer.


Also include still life images you want to commensurate - your shoes, wedding rings, dress, design elements, etc.  You should have a list of must-haves to your photographer at least a week before the wedding. 


 If you would like help creating/editing a list or finding an experienced photographer in your area , please contact us at info@vintageandlace.com!


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