Simple Elegance - Savvy's Wedding Updos

From your makeup to your trendy colorful shoes, you'll want to look great and have a hairstyle that ultimately compliments your dream dress.  Many Savvy Brydes choose to have their hair in a sleek Updo, which highlights their beautiful faces, dramatic necklines and flawless makeup.   

 This hairstyle is both sexy, romantic and can be worn in many ways to achieve your overall look.  For a totally different look at your wedding reception, we encourage our stylish Brydes to adorn their Updo with vintage diamond brooch clips, headbands and delicate hair accessories which combine metalwork, embroidery, and crystals shaped into flowers for a modern flair.    

 

  

The classic Updo with a modern twist, will forever be one of Savvy Soirées preferred wedding and special occasion hairstyles. 

Fabulous at Fifty

Today, I am feeling very sentimental because it's my Mom's special day.  The "super glue" that holds us all together is turning "The Fabulous Fifty," and I wanted her to know how much she is appreciated and loved.  My mom is extremely important to me and I consider her a great friend, as well as the woman who raised me as a single parent.  I thank GOD for her daily and without her guidance and tough love, I would not be the woman I am today.  Yes, I am a certified "Momma's Girl" and yes, she's still to this day spoils me rotten, but I cannot deny that she is my continuous source of inspiration.  We have a birthday soiree planned today in her honor and yummy dishes, scrumptious desserts, signature Martinis, Vino and Red Stripes (her favorite) will be flowing all day to celebrate her special day, Savvy Soiree style!

Super Mom

Mom, you're a wonderful mother,
So gentle, yet so strong.
The many ways you show you care
Always make me feel I belong.You're patient when I'm foolish;
You give guidance when I ask;
It seems you can do most anything;
You're the master of every task.You're a dependable source of comfort;
You're my cushion when I fall.
You help in times of trouble;
You support me whenever I call.I love you more than you know;
You have my total respect.
If I had my choice of mothers,
You'd be the one I'd select! By Joanna Fuchs  

Zoe Saldana Shines in Vanity

What a fabulous, yet vintage photo shoot featuring actress Zoe Saldana.  We love her entire look and she is really channeling true Harlem GLAM for photographer Michael Roberts. 

 

Vanity Fair’s September 2009

Savvy's Favorite E-Session Photos

Engagement sessions ("E-sessions") are ideal when wanting to become acquainted with your wedding photographer, prior to your big day.  E-sessions are very informal and we always encourage our clients to take advantage of this amenity, because the photos are priceless.  Take a look at these fab e-session photos from some of Savvy Soirées favorite photographers.

Michael Clark Photographics

 Why not think of something romantic, sassy, candid, fresh, and fun.  We love all of these photos, how cute! 

Zorz Studios

Film Noir

Morning Star Photography

Erica Lyn Photography

Furious Photographers

Jen Stewart Photography

Yutu’s Flickr

One Love Photo

Style.ish

We Heart Hand Calligraphy!

We love calligraphy at Savvy Soirées and there is no denying that when you receive an invitation hand addressed, you feel very special.

The attention to detail and the personalized touches make your special occasion stationery very memorable.  Feast your eyes on some of the stunning hand calligraphy by Jennifer Gillespie, of Calligraphy by Jennifer, located in Fisherville, Kentucky.

Calligraphy by Jennifer specializes in modern, traditional and exquisite hand lettering and they provide professional services throughout the United States.  The options are truly endless and extremely savvy.

Stay inspired and please contact Jennifer for all your personalized calligraphy needs.

The Retro Bryde

The birdcage veil brings a sexy-retro vibe to any Savvy Bryde's wedding attire.  Birdcage veils compliment trumpet or mermaid style dresses and the birdcage can be as simple or as avante garde as the retro bride desires.  They are extremely chic and they are appropriate for weddings and social events, such as cocktail soirées, holiday soirées, fashion shows, grocery store runs, the gym (smile) and the list goes on.  The veils are definitely swank and we plan to order a one-of-a-kind creation today courtesy of our favorite milliner, Crystal Little of Crylittle Design!

Chic, Sassy, Daring, Timeless, Vintage and Unique are our true definition of the birdcage veil!

The birdcage veils depicted are featured on:
Castle Bride Couture
Birdcage Veils

Colorful Pep In Your Step!

Every Savvy Bryde's goal is to exude classic elegance on her big day and we always encourage our clients to add some spice to their wedding attire by incorporating fun colors. Those fun colors can be in the form of chic accessories, vibrant bouquets, funky blue nail polish or our favorite, FAB SHOES!!!  We believe that all brides should be bold, yet unique and their wedding photos should reflect their creativity!

Vintage shoes a.k.a. "timeless feet candy" are Lerkia's favorite and she believes that you can get more bang for your buck by wearing them again after the wedding.  Make a true fashion statement by stepping out of your comfort zone and wearing colorful wedding shoes on your special day.  If you haven't discovered by now, we are addicted to nice shoes and this inspiration board is dedicated to all my Shoe-a-holics!

Continue to wear fab shoes, take fun photos wearing them, and feel free to share a few with us!