Kentucky Derby

Styling + Creative Direction: Melissa Oddo of deMelis Atelier | Planning: Jen Strunk Events | Photographer: Laura Klacik | Dress: Custom Andria Bird for Love Bird Bridal Shop Mystic | Menswear: JT Ghamo | Florals: Michelle Jeanne Floral | Rentals: WT Rentals & Services | Favors and Table items: Lily and Marigold Home | Hair: Shantel Keeley from Platinum Salon, Westerly | MU: Le Spa | Jewelry: Simply Majestic | Live painter: Katharine Gates | Appetizers: Rind & Rennet | Donuts: Young Buns | Cocktails: @filemonade

Newport // Beach House

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When Lisa of Nightingale Events asked me to be a part of a photoshoot with Krista Jean Photography at the Newport Beach House in Newport, Rhode Island, I was excited to be going back to my roots. Newport is where I called home for nearly a decade. My bridal brand began there, and my first two shop locations were there. I figured I could loan a gown from Love Bird for the shoot, but it didn’t feel like enough. So, I decided to take a break from everything to design a custom gown that felt right. And here she is! Paired with an Andria Bird sash, veil, hairpiece, and earrings from my fave Newport jeweler, Duris Studios.

Andria Bird is our in-house bridal gown and accessories collection, which is also available in select retailers. The gown from this shoot made it into our collection, and two brides have already said “yes” to this beauty! Her name is Sydney Jane, and we love her. xoxo

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Photography // Krista Jean Photography . Florals // Flowers by Justine . Planning + Design // Nightingale Events . Dress + Sash + Hairpiece + Veil // Andria Bird . Jewelry // Gozzo Jewelers . Earrings // Duris Studios . Purse // Island to Eastside . Gift // Lavender + Pine Gifting . Calligraphy // Wink Pink Ink . Stationery // Serif Sans Designs . Hair + Makeup // Lockstar Weddings . Rentals // Peak Event Services . Venue // Newport Beach House, a Longwood Venue . Car // Newport Classic Car Tours . Suit // Generation Tux . Cake // I Need Sugar Therapy

Styled shoot // The Dirt Salon

Love Bird bridal shop had the pleasure of working on an inspirational styled shoot with some amazing Connecticut wedding vendors! The venue (Dirt Salon in Hartford) was just the right amount of down and dirty up against soft, white hues. We fell in love with their super cool event space and could picture it as the perfect venue for an intimate, rad wedding. The florals by Pine & Petal were out of this world gorgeous. Her vision was to create bridal florals that did not require "vessels," so all of the flowers stood on their own, which was honestly impressive to watch. They were truly unique and stunning. In a word, Catherine of Idlewild Photo captured the inspiration perfectly.

Photographer Idlewild Photo Co /\ Florals Pine & Petal /\ Gown Lindee Daniel via Love Bird Bridal Shop /\ Event Design Pearl Weddings & Events /\ Hair UpStyle /\ Makeup Erica Martell /\ Decor Gather & Lounge