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Welcome back to our finalist series for our third Ultimate Southern Challenge! As you may recall, this time we’re all about burlap. Our next finalists, Tying the Knot and Greer G. Photography, combined to produce a full shoot based on oysters and burlap (since oysters traditionally are packaged in burlap sacks), and we love their ideas for lending a little bit of glamour to this humble material! They put together several different projects, so let’s take a look:
First, the team put together a beautiful boxed invitation with a burlap and lace wrap.
An old window and burlap-backed seating charts made for a fun twist on the traditional escort card.
This rustic glam burlap garland would be perfect at the entrance to your venue or strung from chair to chair at a wedding ceremony. And it’s so easy to make!
For a beyond-easy DIY, dress up store-bought pillar candles with burlap and twine bands.
Finally, we had to share this adorable burlap banner:
If you’d like to see more from this shoot, you can check it out right here!
Credits:
Planning and Design: Tying the Knot Wedding Coordination // Photography: Greer G. Photography // Florist: Bee’s Wedding and Events // Lighting Decor: Luminous Events // Invitation Suite: Tupelo Honey // Venue: Race and Religious // Makeup: Ashley Melzer Sievert // Hair: Ginger Dickey at Color Bar Salon
Thank you so much, Elyse and team! Readers, if you love this idea, be sure to let us know in the comments! And remember, you’re welcome to give a vote of support to more than one concept.
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giselle g cuccia, March 13, 2012 9:01 am reply These pictures are amazing. I wish you were my photographer when I got married. XOXO
Bobbie, March 13, 2012 9:01 am reply Love the Rehearsal Dinner shoot. It is fresh and delightful and Bride and Groom would be lucky to have those memories captured in such beautiful photos.
Stevie, March 13, 2012 10:41 am reply Love!! These are my favorite for sure :) Greer is fabulous, and they make a great team!
Heather, March 13, 2012 11:12 am reply This is the best! Absolutely stunning and very well put together!
Tracu, March 13, 2012 11:17 am reply I really love the attention to detail in every photograph. I especially love the window idea for the seating charts. Who knew burlap could look so beautiful?
Katie, March 13, 2012 11:23 am reply I love this look... and the candles are just perfect!
Lisa LaFrance, March 13, 2012 12:04 pm reply Beautiful, classic, elegant and most importantly UNIQUE! Fabulous work!
Toni Napolitano, March 13, 2012 12:09 pm reply Love this! So unique & thoughtful in both concept & execution. Who would have thought burlap could be elegant? Absolutely adore the seating chart idea always refreshing to see a new twist on tradition. You have my vote!
Jason Anthony, March 13, 2012 12:10 pm reply This is THE ONE, fresh, classic, duplicable, glam meets southern charm, perfect!!!
Mona, March 13, 2012 12:12 pm reply The perfect amount of details, each coming together seamlessly, from the burlap to the lace, to the candles and florals, so incredible...wow!
Brandon O'Neal, March 13, 2012 12:25 pm reply This is stunning, I love it! Truly some really beautiful, chic ideas. Any bride would be lucky to work with Greer and this team.
jessica crawford, March 13, 2012 12:28 pm reply gorgeous! I am in love with the invitation suite and the neutral color scheme
Ashley, March 13, 2012 12:31 pm reply So New Orleans Classy... LOVE the oyster and pearl detail on the invitation!
Melissa Johnson, March 13, 2012 12:49 pm reply Wonderful representation of New Orleans and burlap! We do love our NOLA wedding industry family! Brava!
ChickiD, March 13, 2012 1:05 pm reply Just gorgeous!
Sybil, March 13, 2012 1:23 pm reply Rustic and elegant in a perfect blend. Every detail absolutely beautiful...Got My Vote!
vicki, March 13, 2012 1:55 pm reply Love the theme...very original; and, the the photography is amazing, does it justice!!!!!
Eddie Marroquin, March 13, 2012 2:17 pm reply LOVE the old world feel of race and religious! and greer, your amazing eye captured these details beautifully! excellent work, y'all!
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Justin, March 13, 2012 4:32 pm reply The flowers look great. Some real beautiful work by bees weddings and event design
Andree C, March 13, 2012 10:32 pm reply Justin: I agree, Justin. The whole thing is beautiful, but the flowers, which can make or break it ,definitely pulled the whole thing together and are just exquisite. Beautiful job Bees Florist!
Heather, March 13, 2012 5:15 pm reply Great decorations and a unique theme. Great job by the entire team
kayla, March 13, 2012 5:17 pm reply the flowers look amazing! great job to bee's wedding and events :)
Wendy, March 13, 2012 5:30 pm reply Absolutely gorgeous! Bee's does incredible floral work and the pictures capture the elegant and unique feel of this wedding.
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Lindsay, March 13, 2012 6:11 pm reply I love this creative use of burlap on the table, garlands, and menus! What a creative way to tie New Orleans' oyster heritage into a gorgeous event!
Julia, March 13, 2012 6:14 pm reply Stunning! Absolutely burlap-tastic!
Valerie, March 13, 2012 7:22 pm reply These photos are breathtaking! Im definately hiring you to shoot all my future events!
Chase LaBure, March 13, 2012 8:38 pm reply Beautiful design!!
Jeremy Fredricks, March 13, 2012 8:39 pm reply This is amazing work! best of the best!!!
Robyn, March 13, 2012 8:41 pm reply This photoshoot is amazing!! The flowers by Bee's Wedding and Events are phenomenal! Great work as usual Mrs. Carolyn and Mr. Eric!!
Terry Taravella, March 13, 2012 8:56 pm reply Very Beautiful!!!
Debbie, March 13, 2012 8:57 pm reply Love the flowers - so elegant, simple and unique! Just beautiful!
Megan, March 13, 2012 9:51 pm reply I LOVE this, everything is so unique and thoughtful!
Denise Grein, March 13, 2012 10:31 pm reply Love the photos by greer g photography. Beautiful!!!
Kelly, March 13, 2012 10:44 pm reply LOVE Elyse at Tying the Knot Wedding Coordination! I wouldn't have anyone else coordinate my wedding! :)
Sandy Spitale, March 13, 2012 11:05 pm reply Amazing! Flowers are magnificent - natural colors and white arrangements are outstanding. Just stunning!
Tina p, March 13, 2012 11:10 pm reply I love Love LOVE how all the different textures were captured to create a stunning event! Great design.... Even better photography!! Rustic glamorous!!!
Carmel Johnson, March 14, 2012 1:47 am reply This is the best! Love all of the creativity!
Danielle, March 14, 2012 11:00 am reply This is so beautiful!! Great work everyone!!
Kathy H., March 14, 2012 11:23 am reply Beautiful photography and love the flowers. Great job by all!!
Kathy K, March 14, 2012 12:20 pm reply Beautiful work done by Bees Weddings and Designs. Especially loved the unique way they used burlap in the old window as a part of the seating chart and the burlap banner that the couple is carrying.
Christopher Wise, March 14, 2012 1:57 pm reply These pictures look amazing. Splendid job!!!
Jen, March 14, 2012 2:18 pm reply Absolutely amazing! Im impressed with the photographers keen eye.
Elizabeth Zweiback, March 15, 2012 1:09 pm reply Great photos, nicely done Greer G!
eric fredricks, March 16, 2012 4:56 pm reply Thanks to everyone who had a part in this photo shoot. This was truly a group effort. We had so many great ideas came to the table that we did not even use. In the end I think the best ideas came to the table.
Shannon Rhodes, March 17, 2012 2:55 am reply Fantastic ideas! Especially looooove luminous events! The candles are simply beautiful!
Kathy Herrmann, March 17, 2012 12:46 pm reply Great job by Bee's!!!
Danielle, March 20, 2012 1:28 am reply love the pictures, absolutly gorgeous... amazing job Greer G. Photography!!
Jacqueline Simon, March 20, 2012 3:24 am reply Elyse did a PERFECT job designing the burlap photo shoot! It's simply breathtaking! Also, the candles/lighting from Lisa at Luminous and the flowers from Bee's are magnificent. Greer did such an amazing job of capturing the organic beauty of the materials used. Again, it's pure perfection! New Orleans has such amazing vendors and is the perfect place to host a real southern wedding. This is definitely the winner of the burlap challenge! :) :)
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