Oooh. La. La. Part 2

Chamard Vineyard, the perfect place to spend a winter evening.

Last week’s Valentine Soiree at Chamard Vineyard in Clinton, CT was a great kick-off to love week. Filled with amazing details from a village of amazing CT wedding vendors, it was a simply beautiful event.

Flowers provided by Hana Floral Design.

Invitation and menu cards by Chocolate Creative Design and Plan Your Perfect Date by True Event.


Chamard and Chocolate Creative Designs are now offering custom wine labels for your event.

Label images by Anna Sawin Photography.

The sunset over the vines that evening was extraordinary.

Perhaps some of you were fortunate enough to receive something frothy and sheer and delicious this weekend from Beneath the Gown. Josie Jolon’s gorgeous styles were featured in an amazing runway show at the event—oooooooooh la la!

Jennie Fresa was there with her yummy product line, found exclusively at the Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, a makeup studio and mini spa.

Jennie was the artist behind the outstanding runaway makeup on our models, while her staff assisted guests with tips on lips and lashes.

Sarah True of True Event planned and coordinated the event, and was the fashion show mc, while modeling a Josie Jolon original, a beautiful pink tutu! Notice the pink backlighting, courtesy of Power Posse.

Live music provided by Loukoum.

Sweet lacy things from Beneath the Gown and The White Dress by the Shore

The show! The gorgeous Maggie struts her stuff. Lingerie courtesy of Beneath the Gown. Click over to True & Wesson for full runway coverage by the amazing Jacklyn Greenberg of JAG Studios.

One of my favorite decor shots of the evening–photo by Melissa Woodard.

Gourmet Galley provided aphrodisiac-inspired foods, including these oyster shooters. Photo by Melissa Woodard.

Bridal gown from The White Dress by the Shore, photo by Melissa Woodard.

The bouquet! Hana Floral Design.

Our photobooth props! Photo by Melissa Woodard.

Our lovely bride, Maggie! Makeup by Jennie Fresa, gown by The White Dress by the Shore.

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s weekend!

List of collaborators, courtesy of True & Wesson:

TRUE EVENT Design Your Perfect Valentine’s Date

CHAMARD VINEYARDS Wine Tasting

CHOCOLATE CREATIVE DESIGN Custom Wine Labels

GIVEN FINE CHOCOLATES Chocolates paired with wine

POWER POSSE Lighting and Sound For Runway Show

JENNIE FRESA BEAUTY LIBRARY Lips And Lashes (Runway Show)

HANA FLORAL DESIGN Fabulous Arrangements (Runway Show)

GOURMET GALLEY Aphrodisiac Inspired Foods

ANNA SAWIN PHOTOGRAPHY Photobooth

BOSTON CIGAR FACTORY Cigar Rolling

BENEATH THE GOWN Runway Lingerie Show

WHITE DRESS BY THE SHORE Runway Fashion Show

STONINGTON DESIGN & PAPERIE Paper Treats

JAG STUDIOS Photography on the Runway

LOUKOUM Two Piece Ensemble

TORIA DOLCE Sweet Decadent Treats

And CAFE ROUTIER’s Signature Valentines Day Martini



Anna Sawin

Anna Sawin is a Connecticut-based portrait, wedding, and editorial photographer. She lives in the shoreline town of Stonington with her family and has discovered the perfect cupcake. Just ask, she is willing to share her secret.

3 Comments

  1. B. on February 14, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    Nice shots, Anna!

  2. Shay on February 15, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Hi Anna! Who did the round paper lanterns at this event? Was is power posse?

  3. Dave on February 15, 2010 at 8:48 am

    Great work Anna! Sorry I missed the chance to hear live accordian!

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Anna Sawin is a Connecticut-based portrait, wedding, and editorial photographer. She lives in the shoreline town of Stonington with her family and has discovered the perfect cupcake. Just ask, she is willing to share her secret.