Our theme for our 2103 issue of clutch, the bride’s guide to have and to hold was “the day a little girl dreams about”, and our photo shoots all centered around this theme. Our Three Little Kittens shoot is just that. If you missed the first part of this shoot (the tea party!), be sure to click here to see.

Modern flower girls are cuter than ever with all of the dress and styling choices. Here we present our rendition of the Three Little Kittens showcasing hair, makeup and dress selections for today’s little girls.

Based on the popular children’s poem, our three little kittens love to laugh and play together, which sometimes gathers them into trouble. From an elegant tea party complete with pie to playing with yarn, these kittens had a fun day, which ended with washing their mittens and masquerading in a photo booth made just for them.

Lovely vintage mittens were worn by kittens whose tea party was nigh, from mason jars of milk to pitchers of tea, their festivities included fruit pie.

The celebration ensued, they ate their food, and then set out to play. With balls of yarn being tossed in the air, they laughed and frolicked all day.

The kittens were spoiled, but when their mittens were soiled, they then began to cry. Through bubbles and scrubbing and rub-a-dub-dubbing they were finally hung out to dry.

When mother found out, they gave such a pout, but the kittens told her the truth. They shouted with glee for she loved those three and rewarded them with a kitty photo booth.

Here is the traditional Three Little Kittens poem along with our vendor credits. Enjoy!

Three little kittens, they lost their mittens, and they began to cry, “Oh mother dear, we sadly fear that we have lost our mittens.” “What! Lost your mittens, you naughty kittens! Then you shall have no pie.” “Meow, meow, meow.” “Now you shall have no pie.”

The three little kittens, they found their mittens, and they began to cry, “Oh mother dear, see here, see here, for we have found our mittens.” “Put on your mittens, you silly kittens, and you shall have some pie.” “Purr, purr, purr, oh let us have some pie.”

The three little kittens put on their mittens, and soon ate up the pie, “Oh mother dear, we greatly fear that we have soiled our mittens.” “What! Soiled your mittens, you naughty kittens!” They began to sigh, “Meow, meow, meow”. Then they began to sigh.

The three little kittens, they washed their mittens, and hung them out to dry, “Oh mother dear, do you not hear, that we have washed our mittens?” “What, washed your mittens, you are good kittens, but I smell a rat close by.” “Meow, meow, meow, we smell a rat close by.” ~Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme

Art Director – Jennifer Prince

Photographer/Set Stylist – Crystal George of Crystal George Studios

Hair/Makeup – Emily Garbee Harris of Bodyworks Day Spa & Salon

Flower Girl Dresses – Church Street Bridal

Venue – Sierra Vista, Forest VA

Mini Pies – Jennifer England of La Bella Torta

Again, don’t forget to take a peek at the tea party for our kittens by clicking here.

Virginia has a way to feel like it has a sense of community. People seem to be more into supporting their local businesses, and fellow business owners are supporting each other. Such is the case with RS Exclusive‘s Ribbon Cutting and Open House.

Sandra, Rachel and the rest of the RS Exclusive Staff opened the doors of their space (very beautiful, and perfect for a shower or party!) to welcome those who wanted to celebrate with them. Friends, family and supporters came in droves to taste, sample and see all that RS Exclusive has to offer. It was a wonderful time for all as you will see below!

Guests were greeted with lovely music both inside their space and out, and their dedication was heartfelt. From flowers and decor to coordination, planning and so much more, RS Exclusive can do so much to help you plan your wedding or event. Enjoy your sneak peek into all that RS can do, and the photos are by Stone Blue Productions.

Many congratulations go out to the entire RS Exclusive team. They are a group of sweet ladies who have a passion for people and a flair for creativity. To see more of their work, just click here.

Emerald green was named Pantone’s color of the year for 2013, and if you are of Irish heritage (or just love Ireland!) incorporating the color can add a flair of fun to your day. Enjoy this inspired photo shoot with many shades of green.

Photography - Michael Paul Photo

Hair – Salon Tres Chic and Day Spa

Floral Designer – Floral Affairs

Gown – Aliber’s Bridal

Jewelry – Imagine Jewelers

Bakery – Hager Bros. Farm Market

Want to see another styled photo shoot? Just click here to view more.

Brooch bouquets are such a unique way for brides to have a different kind of arrangement. Whether a bride finds a local artisan to construct a bouquet out of items found from estate sales or their grandmother’s favorite treasures, these kinds of florals create keepsakes for years to come.

In garnering photos for our 2013 edition of clutch, the bride’s guide have and to hold, we came across several brooch bouquet shots that we just couldn’t pass up. Let this collection of pins and baubles inspire you.

photos by Crystal George Studios

photos by Stone Blue Productions

photos by S Carter Studios

photo by KD Burke Photography

photos by Visions by Heather

Craving more non-floral bouquet inspiration? Just be sure to click here for a plethora of ideas!

Plum is such a beautiful hue, and add ombre to that … you do have perfection! Here is an editorial shoot that was submitted by Reese Moore Weddings, and even though our bride and groom’s event was styled, there are lots of ideas just waiting to be had! Here is what Sabine, event planner at Fabulous Fete had to say …

Who doesn’t want a chic, contemporary style for their big day? Deep purples fade to pale lavender in this stunning wedding style shoot. Sequined pillows in varying shades of plum add a festive touch to the sleek, all white lounge tent, and glass orbs filled with purple blooms hung from the ceremony site… which overlooked the gorgeous Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, SC. The bride set her best foot forward in a short, romantic dress and whimsical veil, and her bridesmaids wore statement-making frocks: a form-fitting black frock sported a rhinestone encrusted bow, while the deep plum look presented a stunning backless style. A dramatic carpet of ombre petals ringed the feet of our couple, who stepped inside to delicious cocktail eats boasting their wedding palette: roasted purple heirloom potatoes, filet in burgundy sauce, and roasted beet salad. A gorgeous purple ombre cake capped off the evening, making a dramatic statement!

Enjoy!