Alcantara Vineyards wedding shoot EXTRAS!

As promised I have added the detail pictures from the last photo shoot for Phoenix Bride & Groom.  I absolutely loved the extras I made for this shoot.  I'm so thankful to Sedona Bride for putting together the following vignette of photographs. 

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The olive oil favors are styled using glass bottles with cork caps (you will notice the cork theme throughout).  I just love the look of the fabric tags with kraft paper and the little cork hearts.  I am also loving all the white ink calligraphy used throughout the design goodies. 

The olive oil is from Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders and has a gorgeous color that I feel was best displayed in a clear glass bottle.  I also heart the play on words, Olive You.  Another option could be, Olive You are Here. 

I wanted to keep the place cards and escort cards simple and incorporate corks.  Also since the shoot was happening in Arizona I thought it was appropriate to use miniature succulents.  What stood up best on the plate was three corks tied together and the succulent placed in the middle.  However a great favor for guests could be an option like these succulent cork magnets. 

You could easily tie the place card onto each magnet.

The B & G cork letters are courtesy of Beach Cottage Lane.  They offer a variety of letters other cork art.  I knew the letters would match perfectly with all the cork themed extras.  

The escort cards were also made from kraft paper and featured the white ink calligraphy.  The backs were folded down and placed on vintage shutters.  Aren't the flowers beautiful?  Of course, Showstoppers are responsible for such amazing floral work... totally gorgeous!

Thank you to JB with Sedona Luxury Weddings for asking me to be a part of this shoot.  Also thank you JB for styling the shoot because I was unable to fly.  I think this was a beautiful shoot for beautiful people in the very beautiful Alcantara Vineyards in Sedona, Arizona

much love,
lish

a new take on groom cake... mini cheeseburgers

I have been asked so many times how to make these fun little treats.  As a wedding designer I want the couples personality to come through and shine.  Just because you want to do a groom's cake doesn't necessarily mean you have to have an actual cake. 

My husband loves cheeseburgers and motorcycles.  So, I put on my thinking cap and remembered when I lived in San Diego and went to a Jimmy Buffett concert. While tailgating I was served these fun little cheeseburgers in paradise. They are pretty self-explanatory, but I have included the recipe below.

These were a huge hit and can be used so many different ways, even on cupcakes! I also want to point out this is a fun little project for the kiddos as well!

Cheeseburgers in Paradise Cookies:

What you'll need:

Vanilla Wafers
Grasshopper Cookies
Yellow & Red Frosting
Shredded Coconut
Green Food Color 
Sesame Seeds
Honey

What you'll do:

Place shredded coconut in bowl and squeeze 3-4 drops of green food color (more or less depending on how 'green' you want your 'lettuce').  Take vanilla wafer and put a small amount of frosting on flat side.  Place grasshopper cookie on top of wafer and top with red & yellow frosting and shredded coconut.  Place vanilla wafer on top of stack and brush with honey, sprinkle with sesame seeds.... repeat repeat repeat.  You can even have double cheeseburgers if you prefer!

much love,

lish

DIY Baby Room Valance

This project started with my love for branches and wanting to create a custom, whimsical valance for my new baby girl, Hayley. So I took a long (as straight as I could find) branch with lots of twists and turns for interest and spray painted it white. From there the creativity took root with fun tissue paper poms and sparkle berries (found in the holiday section at any craft store).



This is so simple. After the branch is dry attach above the window using metal hooks. I put two large tissue poms with blue sparkle berries (in the center of the poms) on the end of the branch. I then attached smaller poms on the other side of the branch. You don't need to make the sides even, odd numbers always look better. Also remember you can attach as many poms as you want, you could even cover the branch completely with poms.



For the hanging orbs I used plastic shaped balloons covered in tissue paper dots. I used a circle punch to cut out the dots and attached to the plastic balloon with glue dots (love love love glue dots). I attached the orbs to the branch using fishing line. Hayley loves to stare up at the orbs while I'm changing her diaper. They move around just enough to capture her attention.



Use your imagination and try your own Branch Pom-Pom Valance. There are so many options and ways of decorating. I also love the fact that when I'm tired of those colors or want to try something different I haven't spent a fortune on fabric. I don't feel bad throwing the paper away and starting something different.

much love,
lish

Lemon Drop Favors.... mmm pucker up buttercup....

I created these sweet or should I say sour favors last year for a bride that wanted a hot pink and yellow non-traditional wedding design. There were a ton of extra details I put into this wedding, but by far my favorite were these little sweeties. So easy to do and they were such a hit with the guests. And might I add, super affordable!



All you need to do is take small jelly jars (which you can find in cases at the local grocery store), squares of fabric, twine and some lemon drops. I also ordered miniature wood heart tags with their initials burned into the front (gotta love etsy)!

I stacked the jars in a vintage wheel barrow for guests to grab on their way home. Pucker up buttercup is right.... oh so sweet.

much love,
lish

Alcantara Vineyards Wedding Shoot... Sedona from the Sky

I am pleased to announce another beautiful success for Dalish Designs is featured in the Winter/Spring issue of Phoenix Bride & Groom. The full blog post can be found here.











More detail shots of my work will be coming very soon.

A digital magazine copy can be found via this link.

Much Love,

lish

VOGUE Japan!

Well its happened, Dalish has gone global! My design work has been featured in VOGUE Japan. Thanks to the beautiful photography of Sedona Bride, the wonderful paper goodies of, Miss Pickles Press, floral designer with all the style, Antonio Bond,the beautiful backdrop of Three Points Ranch oh and of course Dalish Designs.






I just love what I do!

Much Love,
lish

Feature in Phoenix Bride & Groom

I want to share some beautiful photos from the recent collaboration with the Sedona Wedding Studio. This sweet elopement was featured in the June issue of Phoenix Bride & Groom.



Rachael's Knoll (one of my personal favorite sites in Sedona) was the backdrop for this elegant seashell themed I do's!



Delicate ribbon flowers, sea horse and sea stars create a luxurious chandelier.


Pearls and a ribbon flower set off the hair sea fan in the most beautiful way. Love notes are saved inside the glass bottle.



Midnight sweets of macaroons are tucked inside a clam shell for a one of a kind under the sea favor for guests.


XOXO or tic-tac-toe let the couple giggle a bit and enjoy the views.


Again, thank you Sedona Wedding Studio for a great day and another beautiful wedding!