The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from local areas. Each designer is given the task to create an exceptional wedding ceremony and reception arrangement in the provided venue. The best design is voted by our viewers on Southern Bride Facebook live. The Napa Valley competition includes top 4 local wedding planners and 4 exceptional venues: Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Beringer Vineyards, CIA Greystone and V. Sattui Winery.
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique vision and imagery of the venue and its design details.
WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT V. SATTUI WINERY
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Congratulations, Katie Kelly from Happy Out Photography, for BEST Photography.
Congratulations, Lisa McAdams from Lisa McAdams Events, and her team for the Southern Socialite Award.
The V. Sattui Winery is a family-owned estate in beautiful St. Helena, Napa Valley. Established in 1885, it produces over 60 wine varieties, many of which have received a rating of 90 points or higher. The winery is a stunning and popular destination for picnics, weddings, and events, featuring an extensive Cheese Shop with over 200 options, a superb Deli, and a Salumeria. The expansive property features picnic tables shaded by ancient Valley Oak trees, and terraces offering scenic views of verdant gardens and vineyards.
DESIGN INSPIRATION:
Designer Lisa McAdams drew inspiration from Taylor Swift’s “Lover Era” album to create a unique wedding concept that defies typical conventions for real-life couples. The design incorporated elements like sparkles, butterflies, pastel colors, and an abundance of disco balls. The soft ombre color scheme from the album was seamlessly woven into various floral elements, including the bridal bouquet, aisle flowers, an 8-foot-tall floral arch, centerpieces, and taper candles on the dinner tables.The model donned a sparkly, flirty corset bodice gown by Allure Bridals, directly inspired by Taylor Swift’s iconic bodysuit from the opening of her Eras Tour concert. The dessert plates featured a colorful butterfly pattern, and the mismatched, vibrant glassware was carefully curated from the designer’s collection. The cake itself was adorned with handmade sugar flowers, including Sweet Peas, Forget-Me-Nots, Garden Roses, and the perfectly ruffly Lisianthus, all in soft pastel shades to harmonize with the overall theme.
photography: Katie Kelly, Happy Out Photography | event designer: Lisa McAdams, Lisa McAdams Events | cake: Flour & Bloom Cakes | florals: Blümhaus Floral Co | stationery: Blushtype | rentals: Bright Event Rentals | catering: Tre Posti | linens: Napa Valley Linens | bridal accessories: Lovesick Rebel | hair & makeup: Rachel Lusk | signage: Miss Dee Designs | models: Maddie Costello & Jack O’Brien
