It might not have been “love at first sight” for Travis and Jessie, who met at their apartment community in High Point, North Carolina, but it surely ended up turning into something special. At the...
Designer Lela Rose has a saying we can all toast to: “Nothing says chic like matching your drink to your dress.” Fashion stylist Lindsey Nowak took that as a challenge, linked arms with Reagan Barnes of Events by Reagan, looped in photographer Julie Livingston, and called up Jim at Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal, enlisting one and all to create a bridal gathering fashioned around a sweet white dress from Pearl by Lela Rose—the style maven’s new ready-to-wear line. “How can you turn down a challenge like that?” laughs Reagan. The end result: this sweet and simple tabletop, ideal for an intimate tea to fete a bride-to-be. And that drink to match the dress? You’re looking at cups of chamomile bourbon tea. For more great entertaining ideas, check out Prête-a-Party by Mrs. Rose herself.
Planning and Design: Events by Reagan | Florals: Vero Designs | Photography: Julie Livingston Photography | Venue: Kate McDonald Bridal | Rentals: Ooh! Events | Table Linen: Snyder Events | Cakes: Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal | Dress and Daisy Linen Napkins: Pearl by Lela Rose | Stylist: Lindsey Nowak | Gold Bug Juleps: Croghan’s Jewel Box
