A Different Shot!

Hi!

After each wedding, I invite the Bride and Groom inside the Victorian House to share some private time together.  It's a time just for them! This is a very important transition...They just got married!!

After the tears have dried and they are ready, I then invite the photographer inside. 

 This is where the magic begins.  

At Shelby and Justin's wedding, I asked for a different photographic angle and Michael was up for the challenge...   They were to sit on the rug!

At first, everyone was a bit puzzled as to what I was thinking. 

So, I showed them. 

In the living room, the red and gold wool rug is over 150 years old. It's beautiful all by itself. When we added Shelby and Justin, W O W!  This is the first shot that Michael of MemoriesbyMichael Photography sent over for me. 

I love the back lighting and the pure elegance of the shot! 

What a Great Job, Michael!

Thank you Shelby and Justin for your willingness to try something different while having fun at the same time! 

Love,

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

714.744.1608 

Chairs For The Bride and Groom's Special Seating.

Hi!

I think there should be extra thought in what type of chairs you, the Bride and Groom, will sit on! Here at the Jones Victorian Estate, there is always special seating and decoration for my Bride and Grooms. 

Whether your Wedding includes resin or plastic chairs, Chiavari Chairs, White Woods or anything else, add a special touch for the two of you and make your seating special! 

We have these gorgeous velvet chairs; Gold, Blue and Red.

 Here's the red velvet chair I was sitting on. It's perfect for the men in our lives and so regal!!

 This is beautiful Denise sitting on our lovely Victorian coach!  Photograph by MemoriesbyMichael.com! I love the soft lighting coming in through the lace curtains behind her.

We added extra fun to these chairs by accenting them with mocha silk organza tied together with soft ivory ribbon! The "Mr" and "Mrs" floral filled tins finished these precious chairs. 

We added ivory floral satin chair covers (also below) with

bows on the sides for Katie and Chris' Wedding Reception.  Thank you Jeray and Kim Photography! 

These chair covers matched their linens for an over-the-top look!

Here's something different and original!! We used our vintage aprons for a delicate accessory to the white wooden chairs.  

It was a perfect accent for the Bride that loves to cook and a Groom, who loves to eat!

I hope you will consider what you are sitting on at your wedding reception. It's easy and fun.  Take the time to check with your parents or grandparents for any special chairs that they might have on hand.

 If not, we have a variety to choose from. 

Enjoy your planning!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist and Coordinator

From My Heart to Yours!

Hi!

I have loved hearts for so long, I really don't remember when I wasn't fascinated by them. Since this year of 2011  is quickly coming to an end, I thought I'd post a little love... from my heart to yours. After all, I think we all need a little bit more love.

Katie and Teddy, 9/10/11! I love you!

 Erica and Charles' pie! In addition to the cake, pies and croquembouche was the order of the day! I love you!

When one of our trees crushed our swing and white picket fence, I took the opportunity to show more love! This is our new gate to the grassy area with a heart! I love it!

Kristen and David's Hallowedding with an appropriate black heart! I love you!

A heart was made of rose petals in the grassy area for one of our weddings! As the guests arrived, it was one of the first details they saw and it warmed their heart! I just loved it!

 Laura and Matt chose heart-belled table card holders for their guests. We rang those bells for more kisses and love! I love you!

This holiday season, I enjoyed the art of decorating sugar cubes! My first design was a puffed pink heart! The second design was a puffed red heart. The third design was a flower! hehehe I bet you thought I'd make another heart!  It's a gorgeous presentation and a beautiful gift that I love giving!  I love it!

I was looking for art projects and ran across this wine cork heart! Being a heart enthusiast, I quickly copied the picture. Since I have tons of corks from the last couple of weddings, guess what? Yes, I'm going to make one! I think it would be perfect at the bar!

I love it! 

Daniel and Jinnie found this beautiful cake topper! I loved it because the couple is surrounded by a heart! Who knew! I love you!

Sarah and Greg (mfg) added our incredibly, beautiful beveled and etched glass piece to their arch decoration. At the center of the piece is a heart. It's flanked by hearts on each side, presenting their two lives becoming one! I love you!

So, here are just of few pictures of magic I like to call love. I hope this holiday season is filled with love. I'm sending it your way. 

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist and Coordinator