American Flag Cake Makes one 9-inch cake (you’ll need to make five!) Recipe and photo found on people.com. Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon baking powder Salt […]
Beach Brides: Don’t Overlook These 3 Details
The night was perfect, like something out of a movie. A romantic dinner at the restaurant where you had your first date, followed by a show at the theater and a long walk along the beach. You approach a small fire on the edge of the beach, and he turns to you, slipping down on […]
Sponsored Post: Canvas Champ
Like most people out there my photos sit on computers, phones, cameras or thumb drives and I don’t do anything with them. Of course some of them end up on Facebook or Instagram, but that isn’t the best place for photo storage. Now that you are in full planning mode for your wedding you need […]
Real Jackson Hole Wedding: Mattie & Ellis
Mattie and Ellis traveled from Alabama for their destination wedding at Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club beneath the Grand Teton Mountains. I don’t think there’s any better backdrop then this! Photographer: Heather Erson Photography//Reception Venue:Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis//Musicians:Judd Grossman//Floral Designer:Julie Reed//Submitted via Two Bright Lights Tweet
Denver Bridal Boudoir
Thanks so much to Darci Amundson Photography for submitting this bridal boudoir session via Two Bright Lights! Photography: Darci Amundson Photography Tweet
First Anniversary Styled Shoot
I’m loving this first anniversary styled shoot by Jessie Holloway Photography in Nashville, Tenn. Such a cute idea and a great excuse to have your wedding cake again! Photography: Jessie Holloway Photography Tweet
Roasted Strawberry Red Wine Popsicles
Some of the things I love about a warm summer day is the sound of the ice cream truck driving by, drinking a fun new summer cocktail, and having a Popsicle! Pastry Affair has a wonderful recipe that will get through those long summer nights, Roasted Strawberry Red Wine Popsicles. The strawberries are roasted in […]
How To Get Beautiful Posture!
We talk a lot about how to lose weight and get healthy on this blog, but when I came across this article on people.com I had to share! Stretching is essential in any workout, but stretching to get beautiful posture is a must! Most likely you will be wearing a beautiful strapless wedding gown on […]
Love Tokens: Gifts For Your Groom
As the big day approaches, you may want to get your man a little something, whether as a wedding gift or just to tell him that you love him. It is the thought that counts, especially when you are just beginning a life together. A gift for your groom should reflect what you are going […]
How to find the perfect engagement ring!
Finding the perfect engagement ring can be tricky because you want it to be perfect. The price, size, and style are all major factors when deciding what you will give your fiancée when you propose marriage to her. If you don’t have a family heirloom ring this is your opportunity to give the women in […]
Guest Post: The Bride & The Wedding Day
As the summer wedding season is about to begin and many of us are already preparing to get married or planning to attend someone’s wedding, let us talk about this great day and the things associated with it. First of all, we will talk about the bride, who is the center of attraction. Most of […]





































