Choosing a gift to give is always difficult, and what is even more difficult is deciding what to give your bridesmaids! What do you give the girls who stood with you through your debates of “Is it soft white? It looks ivory to me!”, and trying on 15 different bridesmaids dresses. They stayed up countless […]
10/22
Real Wedding: Irene & Dan
We met 5 years ago at a Giants game at AT&T Park. Getting close to our seats, my Dad miss-stepped and started to fall forward. Dan caught sight of this, jumped out of his seat to catch my Dad. I already had him by the belt (he didn’t fall). Our seats were right behind Dan […]
10/21
10 Ideas for a Garden Wedding Party
Garden weddings are effortlessly beautiful. The simplicity of nature is also its most breathtaking asset. The lush greens, blooming flowers, and sunlit blue skies can immediately captivate anyone. This is probably the reason why a lot of couples choose garden weddings. Even though you already have a rich backdrop with a nature-themed wedding, there are […]
10/17
Inspired by Sarah Seven
As the days start to get cooler and the sun goes down a little bit earlier I’m starting to miss summer just a little bit more. I thought I was ready for the beautiful fall colors and warm drinks, but now that it’s here I want to take one step back and remember some of […]
10/16
Guest Post: 5 Wedding Items You Don’t Want to Skimp On
If you are in the midst of preparing and planning for a wedding, chances are you are right smack in the frenzy of deciding which item on your to-do list deserves more attention. Whether you have contracted a wedding planner, or are set to face the planning head-on, you must still come to grips with […]
10/15
Real Florida Engagement: April & Robert
April and Robert wanted their engagement session to reflect their loves together (rainy days, vintage southern charm, family, and Mississippi State). Their session was documented by Aislinn Kate Photography in downtown Pensacola, FL. They prayed for rain and even did a little rain dance! They didn’t it get- so they improvised with a garden hose! […]
10/11
Unique Bridal Shower Ideas: Gourmet, Tropical and Ohmmmm…
You want to find a theme that fits your guest of honor’s uniqueness — something that represents her personality. The “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”-themed bridal shower is so been there, done that. Besides, you’ve never seen your friend in anything but jeans. What you want is a memorable event that will leave your guests talking, posting […]
10/09
Guest Post: Different Styles of Engagement Rings
Everyone wants to be different; a little bit individual. Perhaps because the world has become such a homogeneous and small place, people no longer feel unique as manufacturers look to cater to a wide audience and limiting choice therefore making their lives easier. Consequently, a person’s ability to stand out from the crowd is limited. […]
10/08
Real Wedding: Celeste & Jimmy
From the bride: Once upon a time at Camp Yavapines in Prescott Arizona a boy and girl meet and sparks fly. (It was the summer of 1991 actually). Addresses are exchanged and they become pen pals and write letters back and forth until high school where they spent four years together as close friends. Graduation occurs and they depart on different […]
10/07
Creamy Pumpkin Coffee
When Starbucks introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte I never had the desire to try it until I had an excuse to spend $5 on coffee. Normally, I’m a simple girl who loves drip coffee from Starbucks and if I’m feeling extra special I may splurge on a regular latte or Chai Tea latte. But, when […]
10/04
Blurb Holiday Sale!
Blurb continues to wow me each year with how easy they make it to create your own high quality custom book. Use Blurb’s 2013 Gift Guide to find inspiration! I love the ABC children’s book on page 6 and the cookbooks on page 7. The Gift Guide is also an instruction guide for how to […]
10/03
The Perfect Honeymoon in NYC!
With its romantic neighborhoods, fast pace and breadth of activity, New York City can be the perfect honeymoon location any time of year. Add these timeless NYC experiences to your honeymoon itinerary to see why New York is perfect for lovers. Where to Stay For its centralized location to anything you might want to do, […]