Wedding Wednesday: A Carnival Theme

Photographer Brook Whitney submitted a gorgeous local carnival-themed wedding where the bride and bridesmaids used our vintage umbrellas in their portraits. With so many fun details, how could we resist?

Jaelithe’s Favorite Part of the Day

“The very last song on the dance floor. It finally sunk in that we had just won the love lottery! We were about to step out of the barn and into lives that we chose to devote to each other. I still can’t believe that I got to marry this man. I’ll spend the rest of my life pinching myself.”

Thomas’s Favorite Part of the Day

“Right before Jaelithe walked down the aisle. I looked around the room and realized how epic it was that we were all together. Never again will that myriad of loved ones be in one place. And they were there to celebrate the love and commitment we vowed to each other. Whoa. That’s beautiful. And then she started walking down the aisle and my world changed forever.”

Jaelithe and Thomas were married on May 14, 2011.

Vendors

Photographer: Brook Whitney Photographs | Venue: Wine & Roses Estate | Food: Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ | Flowers: Flowers on 15th | Hair: All On Location Hairstyling | Make-up: Brittany Potter | Dress (by Casablanca Bridal): Pearls & Lace Wedding Place | Hair Flower: Unique Bridal Boutique | Designs: Invitations, Save the Dates, Programs and Signage | Bridesmaids Dresses: Target

Wedding Wednesday: Fun Ways to Use Umbrellas in Wedding Photos

We’ve had so many fantastic photographers shoot our umbrellas in various weddings and styled photo shoots around the country. Our umbrellas have been used as decor and accessories for weddings, parties, fashion shoots, television and film, and more.

Today I’m digging through the archives to share some inspiration photos for using umbrellas as photography props for your (or your client’s) wedding day. Some of these were provided without photography credits, and are listed as “to come.” If you recognize your work or a colleague’s work, please send me an email with the information so I can credit the photos appropriately.

I hope you enjoy these!

Credit: To Come

Credit: Vogue, September 2011

 Credit: Rachel Distler (left), Nickles Photography (right)

Credit: Rachel Distler

Credit: To Come

Credit: Cramer Photo

Credit: To Come

Credit: To Come

Credit: Joel Bock Photography

Did you or your client use umbrellas from Bella Umbrella in your wedding? If so, we’d love to see them! Please email them to us and they will be considered for an upcoming blog post. 

Wedding Wednesday: Family Traditions

Liz and Mark were married on May 26, 2012, sharing their wedding day with Liz’s paternal grandmother’s birthday. Not only did she share this special occasion, but she carried on a family tradition that her mother and maternal great grandmother began - graduating from Holy Names Academy in Seattle, WA, where Liz and Mark had their wedding ceremony.

“My husband and I rented parasols from your store for our May wedding in Seattle three-and-a-half months ago. I wanted to share with you the photos that resulted, and thank you for your service and the beautiful umbrellas!”

Liz and Mark’s wedding was beautifully shot by Seattle wedding photographer Brook Whitney. 

“Thanks again so much for the unique and beautiful service you provide! Our photos would not have been the same without these lovely accessories!” - Liz

Thank you so much for sharing your special day with us, Liz! 

Wedding Wednesday: French Garden Inspiration Shoot by Danielle Capito Photography & Davia Lee Events

Recently Danielle Capito Photography and Davia Lee Events teamed up for a wedding inspiration shoot at the Dana-Powers House in Nipomo, California. Many of the beautiful photographs were already featured on 100 Layer Cake, but since they used some of our vintage umbrellas we wanted to show them off too.

Feeling inspired to include some umbrellas in your own photo shoot? Well, come closer and I’ll tell you a secret. Our friends at Style Unveiled are hosting a giveaway that includes a $100 gift certificate to Bella Umbrella! Remember when they gave away our Carrie Bradshaw? This gift certificate is good for our rental umbrellas or purchasing your own to keep. Good luck!

Photography: Danielle Capito Photography  | Event designer: Davia Lee Events  | Floral Designer: Panacea Event Floral Design | Venue: Dana Powers House | Stationery design: Paper Doll Printing | Dress designer: Claire La Faye | Linens: La Tavola | Rentals: Embellish Vintage Rentals | Makeup:Bluebird Salon | Jewelry: Amanda Judge NY, Betsy Johnson | Bakery: Eclair Bakery 

Wedding Wednesday: Bella Umbrella + Rock n Roll Bride

Lately I’ve been kind of obsessed with Rock n Roll Bride. Pink hair, London, fun and cool weddings…what’s not to love? I was so excited to find out that one of Laurel McConnell’s recent wedding shoots was featured on Rock n Roll Bride, as were some of our vintage umbrellas!

This wedding is full of amazing details that I’m not going to give away here. You’ll have to check out the features on Laurel’s blog and Rock n Roll Bride. You don’t want to miss them!

In honor of Kat’s awesome pink hair, we’ve put together a fun pink hair Pinterest board that I think you’ll enjoy. Happy Wedding Wednesday!

Photos of Kat: David McNeil Photography