P h o t o s b y M i c h e l l e B o y d
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day, lovelies! So I know that Valentine’s Day is kind of commercial and maybe even a bit cliche, but hey - I still kind of love it. Whether you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day or not, it honestly doesn’t matter. This ballet inspired Valentine’s shoot is seriously gorgeous. From the florals, the colors, to the graceful ballerina, I am so excited to share these photos by the talented Michelle Boyd. There’s just something about ballerinas that feels so inspiring for a wedding junkie too…
From Katy of Without Wax, Katy…When I hear Valentine’s Day, I think feminine. Soft, graceful and elegant. And to me, the essence of feminine is a ballerina. How they seemingly float on air as light as one could be. Our model, Cassia Wilson, is a trained ballerina and currently an apprentice with the Austin Ballet. She has an amazing ability to glide effortlessly, making each movement meaningful. Michelle Boyd’s talent is incredible. She was able to freeze frame the fluidity of each delicate motion without fail. Part of the day was spent shooting in classic black and white film. Doesn’t it just make your heart skip a beat? Makenzi Laine created a modern take on a classic bun, and polished Cassia’s natural beauty with soft makeup and the most stunning deep plum lip color. The color palette, while not your typical Valentine’s combination, is the perfect balance of understated sophistication and wildly romantic. Rich tones of berry blues and plums, paired with fuchsia filled the table, as the centerpiece danced and took center stage.
Wasn’t this shoot incredible? So happy we got to share this shoot from Michelle. I love the florals and styling from Without Wax, Katy and there’s so much inspiration in these photos. Thanks to the whole team who worked on this and Happy Valentine’s Day from Belles & Bubbles XOXO!
Photography: Michelle Boyd Photography | Styling & Floral Design: Without Wax, Katy | Venue: The Union on Eighth | Hair & Make-up: Makenzi Laine | Rentals: Sweet Sunday Events | Wedding Invitations and Paper Goods: The Stationery Bakery | Ballerina/Model: Cassia Wilson
Such a beautiful shoot. I love the florals!!
Those flowers are just incredible!
Michelle Boyd is such an amazing photographer and the work from everyone on this shoot is just incredible. I’m very drawn to that rich palette - it’s deeply romantic and unique!