Inspiration: Buttercream Wedding

Inspiration Board by Susan Ohanneson, Red Letter Weddings and Events, Bakersfield, CA

A Buttercream Wedding: Ceremony and Reception at Rose Garden Weddings of Bakersfield on a private ranch on the Kern River just minutes from downtown Bakersfield, catered by the Cafe Med. The bride's inspiration and color scheme comes from her Tiffany & Co. canary yellow diamond engagement ring (at a mere $10,100!) so she decided on a monochromatic scheme of buttery yellows and creamy ivories. Bridal gown is an ivory strapless gown with a fitted bodice draped in asymmetrical crinkled chiffon with an A-line ball skirt of layer upon layer of ultra-fine tulle topped with point d'esprit and a sash of silk charmuse. From the J.Crew collection, item 13324, sizes 0-12, $3000. Bridal shoes have beautiful knotted detailing at the toe with a modified 3 1/4 inch pump in ivory. "Lola" by Fifi, $176 at www.myglassslipper.com. I would suggest a fingertip-to-chapel lenth train in plain ivory tule with headband, depending on bridal hairstyle. Bridemaid's gown is a strapless full-length crinkle chiffon with pleated bodice and draped skirt in buttercup by Lela Rose Bridemaids, style LR144, sizes 00-30W, $298. The wedding vintage-style wedding cake is ivory buttercream and features a golden cascade of sugar paste lilies. Invitations are "Claire" by Gwyneth Paige, vintage-inspired with a yellow-quilted background and scrolling brackets in yellow with just a touch of spring green.www.gwynethpaige.com. Bridal flowers inslude roses, orchids and calla lilies. Flowers and tablesettings by Effloresce, Santa Barbara Designs,www.effloresce.com. Table favors are terra cotta pots of spring herbs and also serve as place card holders. DJ by Aaron's DJ Service. Photographer of choice: With Love Photography, Bakersfield CA www.withlovephotography.co

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