Photography Trends

I love the trends we are seeing these days with photography: natural, casual and the use of props. Whether you’re taking engagement pictures or doing a family portrait, you can’t go wrong with being surrounded by nature. Some of my favorite props to use are rustic chairs, vintage quilts, crates, umbrella’s and bikes. Using props in photo shoots seem to really bring out the personalities of the individuals being photographed. 


If you have a photo shoot coming up and would like to add a touch of personality and charm, Lovely Details is here to help you! Below you will find a few of our lovely vintage items in action, as well as some fabulous photos by others. Enjoy! 

Umbrella's!
{available at Lovely Details}

Vintage Chairs
{available at Lovely Details}

Framed Chalkboard
{available at Lovely Details}

Vintage Quilt
{available at Lovely Details}

Quilt & Picnic Basket
{A Northwoods Wedding, pic via Gunner Cook Photography}

{Picture via Shawna Noel Photography}

Old Truck & Quilt
{Picture via Shawna Noel Photography}

{Picture via Aubrey Renee Photography}

Vintage Bike
{Picture via Brown Eyed Belle}

Printed letters on card stock
{Picture via Brown Eyed Belle}

Vintage Sofa
{Picture from Love and Lavender, via Jackie Wonders}

Vintage Sofa
{Picture from Love and Lavender, via Jackie Wonders}

{Picture via Shawna Noel Photography} 

Sweet Dessert Table

Candy buffets and dessert tables are becoming more and more popular in the wedding world. I know it’s not necessarily “vintage” but I’m a huge fan!

Dessert tables are found not only at wedding receptions, they also make a lovely addition to bridal showers, baby showers, engagement parties, graduation parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties and the list goes on and on. I absolutely LOVE dessert tables because it’s a visual delight for any age group and guests aren’t expecting to see a table full of candy or dessert, so it can be quite exciting!

Delicious Dessert Table Designs:

Amy Atlas Events

Project Wedding

Martha Stewart

Enchanted Florist 

Amy Atlas Events

Love The Day

Green Wedding Shoes

Engaged And Inspired

Lauren Conrad

Hostess With The Mostess

If you are loving this trend, look no further for bowls, vases, trays and cake stands. I’ve got a great collection available to rent! Below are some new additions to the collection.

You can also check out my inventory page for more options. 


xoxo,
Chelsie

Empty Frame Inspiration

Last weekend I was out antiquing with one of my good friends and we happened to run into a pile of empty frames. I instantly became excited to see what we just ran into, and knew I had to buy a few. My friend on the other hand looked at me funny and asked, “Seriously, what the heck would you do with empty frames?!” I just laughed and tried my best to explain to her all the crazy ideas in my head. As we continued to walk around this old barn, that puzzled look on my friends face along with the question “What would you do with that?” came up quite often. That's when I realized there are so many great details that can be incorporated into the design of an event, but not many people know where to begin with these details. So......it's time for a kick of inspiration!

Today’s case in point – How to use empty frames.

Props in a photo booth (via the IKEA bride)

I can see this set up behind favors or on a guest book table.
(Jasmine Star and Stephanie Fay via Heavenly Blooms Blog)

Dessert Table (via Inspired By This)

Just plain cute! (via 100layercake)

Create a stunning centerpiece (via Elizabeth Anne Designs)

Frames hanging in trees with flowers. How cute is this?!
(Matthew Morgan via Amethyst Blog)

Again, props for photo booth. (via Love & Lavender)

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xoxo,
Chelsie

New Items!

Here at Lovely Details I am continuously on the look out for unique pieces to add to my ever-growing collection. I will never pass up a great junk store or flea market!  I’m one of those people who loves anything old, rusty, forgotten and beautiful! Some of the items I find out on my treasure hunts are beautiful as is and others need a little shining up. With that said, here are a few vases and cake stands I recently found that can add a whole lot of elegance to any celebration! 

White Square Cake Stand

11" Cake Stand with Lid

3-Tier Cake Stand

Glass Vases
- Many Shapes & Sizes Available -

Glass Ice Cream Dishes
- Use as tabletop candle holder -

Glass Ice Cream Dish - Shown as Candle Holder

Large Clear Glass Vases
- Many more available -

Juice Pitchers

Round Glass Cake Stand

Like always, more items to come!

xoxo,

Chelsie

exciting things to come!

Hello friends!

It’s been one week since the launch of Lovely Details and the response has been incredible! It's great to hear there are area brides and photographers who are just as excited as I am to finally have a resource for all things vintage. 


Just wanted to touch on a few points:
I recently found some stunning vases and cake stands that I will be sharing with you as soon as I can snap some pictures.  Be sure to come back to check these out!

Are you on the look out for a particular vintage piece for your wedding, engagement shoot, bridal shower or upcoming event? Now would be a great time to contact me for a custom search. I offer custom searches for free, so don’t hesitate to tell me what you would like to see added to the collection and I will certainly try to make it happen. 

Have I mentioned that I offer event styling whether you are renting from us or not? It’s true! We all know that planning an event can be stressful and the last thing you want to worry about is setting up and decorating YOUR own event. Let Lovely Details take that stress away so you can focus on more important things! I would love to help make your event personal and spectacular. Contact me to set up a complimentary consultation.

xoxo,

Chelsie

My Pinterest Obsession

I’m sure most of you are starting to become familiar with the wonderful world of Pinterest. I myself learned about Pinterest a few weeks ago and now I’m hooked. Okay…..more like completely obsessed! Oh my, I can spend hours on this inspirational site!

What is Pinterest?

This is the best explanation I can come up with: It’s a place to organize and share ideas and inspiration. It’s a virtual pegboard where you stick the things that you like, that you love, things that you want to share or things that give you inspiration. The best part is, you can follow other people and boards that have the same interests as you. 

This site can be a helpful tool for photographers, florists and event planners to keep track of all the amazing ideas out there. Never again will you pass by that cool photo shoot idea or extravagant table scape any more. Now, just pin it!  As for all you brides out there - if you haven’t already signed up for Pinterest you are missing out on the worlds coolest website. You are also missing out on ways to keep yourself organized and the opportunities to check out ever-so-lovely and unique wedding ideas! It’s hard to explain, but it’s awesome!

For me, I am bound and determined to justify my Pinterest obsession by actually putting Pinterest to work. Instead of just marveling at the cool DIY ideas I want to create them! I’m thinking a Saturday afternoon girls get-together is in order to work on projects! Everyone must bring your paintbrushes, fabrics, toolboxes and craft supplies (and I suppose my husband should stick around in case we need a little manpower). 

Okay, so I’ve become a little obsessed with pinning, but I love the fact that I can find other vintage lovers out there like me and see how they incorporate their finds with their events. It’s a great way to showcase all the lovely aspects of decorating with vintage pieces. I’ve started a Lovely Details pin board, and here are some of my favorite pins so far:

Pure vintage elegance. Can't go wrong with mason jars, white milk glass, old books and window frames.

Photographers: check out how cute this photo shoot is!

Luggage!

Great inspiration board

Absolutely fabulous

What a unique way to decorate with a ladder

You can find more pins like these on my Lovely Details pin board. Enjoy! 

xoxo,

Chelsie