They represent trust and patience. Having a 1,000 homemade cranes at your wedding is a symbol of good luck for a happy marriage. They’ve become an easy Do-It-Yourself project for wedding decorations. Couples find colors that are important to them and match their wedding colors. It will take hours and even weeks to finish, but […]
05/13
Inspired by Monique Lhuillier
Today I’m inspired by Monique Lhuillier and the color orange. Monique Lhuillier gowns are becoming a fast favorite of mine. Paired with the color orange you can have a bright, bold, and beautiful wedding. Photos courtesy of Monique Lhuillier, Renaissance Studios Photography, Recherche Photography, Isabel Lawrence Photographers, Ryan Green Photography, Magnifique Photography, Isabel Lawrence Photographers, […]
04/22
5 Ways to Make your wedding GREEN
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate Earth Day I have a few suggestions on how to make your wedding day more eco-friendly. 1. The Reception Venue. Reducing your carbon footprint and saving money at the same time can be very easy. First, look into getting married outside this will cut down on water and electricity. Also, […]
04/08
Lets hear about your wedding!
You plan, and you plan, and you plan. For some of you it takes a year, others maybe a few months. If you don’t have a wedding website who are you sharing all of your ideas with? There are a ton of forums for advice, planning, and ideas. But, what I want to know is […]
04/07
Bridal Shower Food
When I got the email I was flattered. A maid of honor (who shall rename nameless) emailed me for suggestions. Her best friend has been following my blog for the simple fact my bio says “I loved Starbucks, food, and wine.” She was looking for suggestions on what to serve at her friend’s upcoming bridal […]
03/31
I Love Spring Time…
I love spring. I love the smell of fresh flowers and freshly cut grass. I love the sound and smell of an afternoon rain shower. One of my favorite parts of weddings is the flowers. I admire the time and effort that goes into designing bouquets, boutonnieres, and center pieces. When I came across Hilary […]
03/26
Love…
One of my all-time favorite photos from the amazing Elizabeth Messina. What more can you say? It’s inspiring on so many levels… TGIF! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Messina.
03/25
Thinking outside the box: Trash the Dress
Some people call it a “Day After Session.” Some call it “Trash the Dress.” Confetti Films calls it Bye, Bye Wedding Dress. It is a different take on the trash the dress session. The bride or bride and groom does a more relaxed, edgier photo shoot; or in this case, they shoot a short film. […]
03/19
Finding the Perfect Clutch
When my best friend got married years ago she asked me to be her maid of honor. I didn’t realize at the time that the maid of honor would have to carry two sets of make-up for touch ups throughout the day. She wanted to carry around her everyday purse because “it had everything” she […]
03/15
Bridal Shower Fashion
You open your closet and wonder. You wonder what you should wear to your bridal shower. You wonder if you will be overdressed or under dressed. When it comes to bridal showers, honestly, I think anything goes. You should wear what your comfortable in and you will never be overdressed… the day is about you […]
03/12
Crazy About Cake Toppers!
I’ll be honest… I never really understood the fascination around cake toppers. My wedding cake was simple with flowers on top. It wasn’t until I went to a friend’s wedding that I realized how fun cake toppers could be. She had been dating her husband for years and we never thought they would get married. […]
03/04
Vendor Spotlight: Maihar Design
Company Name: Maihar Design Name: Ashleigh Davis & Melanie Ford Location: San Antonio, TX Tell us a little about what you do: Maihar Design crafts unique, hand-sewn keepsakes. Our current product lines include ring bearer pillows, flower girl wands and hair petals. We are a sister team; Melanie is the designer and Ashleigh handles all […]
03/01
Handmade Jewelry
Recently I’ve found myself searching for the perfect handmade jewelry pieces. I’ve been looking for unconventional pieces, or, one of a kind pieces. I was thrilled when I found handmade paper garland necklaces on Oh So Beautiful Paper. These pieces are beautiful, delicate, and simple… I absolutely love them! How could you not fall in […]
