Wedding Details | Letterpress Invitations Designed by the Groom

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.


“Foundation of Love.” A Styled Shoot with Jasmine Star

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
We’re featured on Grey Likes Weddings today with Jasmine Star!
I was honored to be invited to be a part of photographer Jasmine Star‘s latest CreativeLive workshop on shooting an editorial. We worked together in the months leading up to April’s shoot – I designed a set for Jasmine to use in her class where she could show her students how a live editorial shoot works and what shots and techniques are important. Jasmine’s final images were chosen to be featured today on the Grey Likes Weddings blog! Yay! More images are on Jasmine’s site today as well, and I’ll share more in the future including inspiration sketches and design details. Click below to view Summer’s full post on Grey Likes Weddings.
Jennifer & Jerry’s Wedding | Design Details | Vintage Glam Ceremony Altar

Coordinating all of the elements that came together to create Jennifer & Jerry’s Ceremony was so much fun. We found a gorgeous and impressive vintage corner cupboard through Becky at Vintage Ambiance, who also sourced the beautiful sparkly chandelier that was hung overhead. Here was our initial sketch that we presented to Jennifer:

We ended up being able to center the alter between two of the large windows on a brick wall, rather than in the corner of the room, which is the most common placement at The Palace Ballroom. We chose a sheer fabric backdrop from Rented Elegance, so that the early evening light was able to filter in from Lenora Street. Glassybaby votives in an array of pink and gold shades lined the shelves along with floral arrangements by Finch and Thistle. We selected chiavari chairs from Pedersen’s with a dark walnut finish to compliment the deep tones of the venue and to ground our light and airy design. The design was dual purpose, after the the room was transformed for the Reception, the cake display was centered under the chandelier.

Photography: Barbara Kinney Photography
Sketch: Kelsey Eads of Sugarcomb
Votive images courtesy of Glassybaby
Wedding Sugar Palette #1104 | Frosty Seaside

It’s getting chilly out! This Inspiration Board brings out the glamour of winter weather, recalling dripping icicles and morning dew on a field of sea grass. The 1920s twist on fashion and furniture give the look a vintage elegance, dazzling with subtle sheen and silver sparkles. The modern color palette and surprising mix of accessories update this look for an unforgettable party overlooking a frosty landscape, just in time for the New Year!

Click on the Polyvore collection to find out where you can purchase any of the items.
Sugarcomb Wedding | Galen & Jeff by Sarah Rhoads Photographers


























Orange and a rich grey-blue are two of my favorite colors. They come together in this palette as a fresh and summertime spread; orange slices, sparkle and a balance of bright and mild tones complete this sunny and warm reception.