Newport Wedding Photographer- Snap! "Inspired."

Planning your Summer wedding in Newport, RI and love Hot Pink...I was "Inspired." when I came across this "Pretty-in-Pink" wedding from the girls at Snap! Photography...

Thanksgiving Wedding "Inspired."

Here is some Thanksgiving Wedding Inspiration..

Orange & Blue Thanksgiving inspiration board on Peach and Pearl... I love the color combination and I am definitely "Inspired." to plan a Fall wedding in these colors...gorgeous!!! : )

I also loved these two Inspirations from All Things Lovely...

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving from Raina Dawn Events!

Winter Wonderland Weddings-Belle Mer!

With the first days of winter only one month away this time of year I really miss my college days! Having just spent a weekend in Chicago with some of my Boulder crew...I can't help but think back on my CU (University of Colorado at Boulder) days. Had the time of my life...there is nothing like the "Boulder Connection"!  

After graduation I headed to Vail/Beaver Creek and lived in Avon (see below!!) and was a snowboard instructor at Beaver Creek. Those five years bring back such fond memories of the winter and with Ski season upon us...I truly miss my home away from home- Colorado!  

This wedding I stumbled on took my breath away and makes me so very nostalgic. I long for those snowy days, driving in the mountains, ratcheting down my bindings and hitting the slopes for a powder day, curling up by a fire with a hot toddy apres ski...oh how I love those Colorado Rockies

So inspired by this winter wedding...I start dreaming of a Winter Wonderland Wedding at Belle Mer in The Salon!!! It would be a dream wedding for me to plan & design. You must call Raina Dawn Events if you are interested (special rates will apply because I am so excited about the opportunity to plan design such a wedding in that space!)...and note there are amazing deals at Belle Mer in the winter season!!! : ) Call me!!

Story from Style Me Pretty:

We just had to follow-up yesterday’s feature at Devil’s Thumb Ranch with another of James Christianson’s Colorado weddings … a wintery wonderland that left me in awe.

Katherine and Grant were married in November at the Beaver Creek Chapel in Avon, Colorado. Their reception was held at the Timber Hearth Grille in Cordillera, above Beaver Creek. I suppose when you plan a November wedding in Colorado you might expect snow, but this is just breathtaking. Looking at these photographs, it’s hard to believe Katherine was even chilly! {She found the vintage stole at a thrift shop.}

And what winter party would be truly complete without s’mores …

ZGallerie Wedding "Inspired."

Raina Dawn Events is back from an amazing weekend in Chicago...what a fabulous time!! I was asked to be the Godmother of the son of my very dear friends from college, so Guy & I took a trip out to the Windy City for the baptism and to spend time with great friends!

On the way, Guy had a meeting in the burbs so he dropped me off at a mall near by to kill some time...perfect ; )

I stumbled upon one of my favorite stores ZGallerie.  I was so sad when they closed down a number of their stores on the east cost...and of course was wedding "Inspired." by these items when I was there...and I love that you can Register at ZGallerie!!

LOVED this candle and it smelled great...adorable bridal shower gift!

Cute ; )

Accents on the table or to light during ceremony...

Bridesmaids gift ideas..

To carry your wedding photos in your jeweled photo clutch (right in your purse)!!

Frames...

So if you enjoy amazing prices for designer looking items...check out everything on ZGallerie!  I just love this store and was "Inspired." when I got to peruse the store in Chicago this past weekend.  You will find TONS of fabulous items, furniture, etc. and great things to register for & purchase for your new home & entertaining needs...I know I did!!

Haute Papier & A Perfectly Purple Baby Shower

Today I was thrilled to be in DC and meeting with Erin & Sarah of Haute Papier.

I am really excited because it is very likely that Raina Dawn Events will be carrying our first line of Wedding Invitations from Haute Papier's Le Catalogue Designs!!!

Be sure to check back as Raina Dawn Events will have a news on this coming soon, along with an updated website and blog come the new year.   Also lots of other exciting news come the New Year...so stayed tuned ; )

BTW must see Haute Papier's blog today in honor of Erin's baby shower photos...you know I love purple, I mean how perfect for her soon to be baby girl : )  Congrats Erin...you were just glowing when I saw you today : )

Also here is some Haute Papier color inspiration!

Newport Clambake "Inspired."

As A Newport Wedding Planner...I am constantly coming up with decor ideas for the New England Clambake.  Thought it isn't the season for clambakes, if you are planning ahead for your New England Clambake in the Spring/Summer 2010...check out what "Inspires" me!


Here is what I recently did for our "Platinum" Clambake Wedding Welcome Dinner. This was a DIY printable Kate Spade invitations that Raina Dawn Events custom designed for the bride & groom.  It let guests know about transportation the following day for the wedding & of course looked so cute on the tables : )

Here are some other fabulous "lobster" ideas I am "Inspired." by.... can't wait to do with my next Clambake Clients!! : )

Custom designed invitation & lobster bib for your clambake by Bird & Banner...

Inspiration from Stonewall Kitchen...

Ankasa Pillows 

(these are quite expensive pillows & one of my favorite stores in NYC... how gorgeous!!)

DIY Homebaked cookies!!

You can get the cookie cutter at Sur La Table!!

I just can't get enough of everything Clambake & Lobster! : )

I mean how FAB is this from Lollipop Events & Design...they even show you brides how to DIY... "Inspired." yet?!

Another DIY from Martha Stewart...

Inspiration from Claudia Kronenberg Photography...

You can get this look right on Amazon...check out what I found : )

And my favorite...I mean how awesome & affordable from Sand Scripts- love all of these (just need to use it in the proper way with high end decor & would be SO cute!

Lobster Placemat- use to customize your own (like the first inspriation picture)!!

Custom Wet Naps : )

Custom designed Lobster bibs...so cute & can use as a Save-The-Date!

Can't wait for Spring Clambake!!!

Raina Dawn Events -Vendor Spotlight with New Leaf Hair Studio

Raina Dawn loves my girls at New Leaf Hair Studio...Courtney, Leah & Ashley- you ROCK! : )  Check out these gorgeous hairstyles and inspirational quotes from the team.


Living in NYC and having worked on photo shoots as a producer for magazines like Glamour, Cosmo Girl!, etc. I thought how will I ever find hairstylists in Rhode Island that are the caliber I am used to in NYC...well I found them @ New Leaf Hair Studio!

"Julie's hair and make up was kept clean, fresh, and flawless! Her chignon was full of sculptured curls complemented by her lace trimmed veil. Her bridesmaids even kept it natural for the garden wedding at Linden Place, Bristol, RI."

"Alisa 's hair is a "Sex in the City" inspired style. Carrie had worn her hair like this to Charlotte's wedding--it's big, it's grand, it's perfect for a Newport wedding at Belle Mer! Alisa's hair was long but very thin and fine so I added some extensions for volume. She added the orchid (a fantastic flower for ornamentation because of it's strength) and her birdcage veil for the ceremony."

"Alison's wedding hair and make up was vintage for sure! Leah set her hair in hot rollers for volume, then perfected it with iron. We LOVE the headband trend right now. Alison's had this one made to match her very vintage, amazing dress which is a great idea. Leah kept her make up soft and natural to fit her outdoor wedding at Blithewold."

"This bride's mantilla veil was so pretty with her long hair. The veil makes a natural style a bit more glamorous"

"This style was for a seaside wedding in Maine. Instead of trying to find a starfish pin, this bride made her own by using a real white starfish."

"Kristen's hair was another 'vintage' style. It's very popular to pin the hair up in a low chignon with LOTS of texture--almost as if the hair is naturally curly and it's just pinned up."

"Sarah took out her birdcage veil after the ceremony and we put in this orchid. Her hair is long but needed fullness so we added extensions, teased the crown and gathered her hair to one side. Her green eyes were 'dramatized' with eyelashes, black liner and and neutral lip."

"Kelly's make up was natural and fresh. Her hair was what we call a textured chignon--and no extensions needed! I kept a few wisps out to keep it natural and beachy for the Cape bride. She did not want to fuss with her hair for her August wedding."

New Leaf Hair Studio is located in Bristol, RI, but they are more than happy to come to the brides room and do just the bride or the entire bridal party!  They also not only do amazing hair and know how to work with extensions (a must!), but makeup and all the other bridal services as well...thanks gals for sharing with us!!