Jess & Tom’s Whidbey Island wedding was featured in a post on Tuesday. They had many hand-made elements in their wedding, one of which was their invitations that were designed by the groom. I love their motif, it represents them meeting on a flight home from Paris, as well as Seattle, the place they call home.

Bare fall branches are the central theme in this subtly toned wedding design. Bridesmaids look sophisticated in black dresses with a classic neckline. The bride’s teal silk heels add a touch of whimsy to her lace and silk gown. Artistic dinnerware and jewelry complete the feeling of this understated autumn inspired collection.

Click on the Polyvore collection to find out where you can purchase any of the items.

Photography: Sean Flanigan Photography
Venue: The Whidbey Institute
Catering: The Midnight Kitchen
Florist: Forget Me Not Farms
Wedding Planner: Kelsey Eads of Sugarcomb

A dream that has been in the back of my mind for years now came to fruition this summer when I opened Sugarcomb’s headquarters in Magnolia village. Designing the space was such a fun experience. The studio was a well-loved blank canvas when I received the keys; plans began this spring and I opened the Dutch door for business this June.

The studio is very close to my heart for a couple of reasons. I grew up in the area and spent a few high school and college years working in the exact same location, back when it was owned by an interior designer. That first job of mine was so inspiring and it greatly steered me along my design path. Bringing my own business to the studio has truly been a heartwarming full-circle experience for me.

Sugarcomb had been home-based since its start in 2008 and it’s a pleasure to be able to invite couples in to work on their plans where I have everything I need at my fingertips. The talented Julie Harmsen came by recently to shoot the studio and I’m thrilled to share her images with you…

The studio is open by appointment only, please contact us to schedule your consultation or visit.
Photos by Julie Harmsen Photography. Studio Design by Kelsey Eads of Sugarcomb.

Lauren and Alex are one heck of a brilliant, kind hearted and adorable pair and I adored every minute of working with them on their wedding. Sugarcomb worked with Kristen Marie Photography a couple of weeks ago at Lauren and Alex’s wedding on San Juan Island. Before we get to those big day shots, here is a sweet sampling of their engagement shoot from a very sunny day in Seattle this spring. Lauren’s hair and makeup was styled by Jenny Bowker.

This spring, I had the tremendous privilege to begin working with Jasmine Star and CreativeLIVE on an exciting styled shoot project. Jasmine came to Seattle in April to teach a 3-day CreativeLIVE course to photographers on how to shoot an editorial wedding, Sugarcomb was brought in to create her live set design, which was used as part of the classroom experience.

We started with the story of who our bride and groom were – a savvy fashion blogger and a detailed architect, and took the design from there. I designed a concept based on water-washed feminine elements and structural images that came together to create a bright, angular and floral heavy wedding reception that was a balanced blend of the bride and groom. It took place in an empty industrial photography studio where we collaborated with a fabulous team of builders and wedding pros to put our vision together. Here are is a sampling of the images that Jasmine shot live during the class…

Photography: Jasmine Star
Florist: MUM Floral Design
Cake: The SweetSide
Paper Goods: TKTJ Design
Custom Linens and Pillows: Susan’s Couture
Beauty: Tiffany Colors
Fashion Styling: Styled.Seattle
Rentals: ABC Special Event Rentals
Wallpaper: Anthropologie.com
Set Building: Caleo Quezner
Concept, Design & Floral Structure: Sugarcomb

As seen on Grey Likes Weddings and Jasmine Star Photography Blog