This isn’t a post I’ve been looking forward to writing, and admittedly, I’ve been putting it off for far too long. I’ve decided to put the Inspired Bride up for sale, and it hasn’t been an easy decision.
The reality on the ground is that I’m just not capable of juggling multiple projects any more. My body won’t let me, and in 7 to 10 more weeks, I’ll have a little girl who will be my number one priority so my time will be even more valuable. I made the tough decision to drop one of the blogs I’ve been working on and focus all my energy on it – and so from now on, Somewhere Splendid will be it. I’ve already started engaging potential web developers to make it an incredibly new and exciting experience that goes beyond just the blog, so I’m very much looking forward to all the possibilities it holds for me.
At the same time, this blog has been around for three years and for all that time, I believed in the content and the point of view it offered. It’s still very dear to me, and I’ve made a lot of great blogger buddies through it. I would love for the Inspired Bride to find its way into the hands of someone looking to get into the wedding blog community who believes in what I set out to do. I will open inquiries for a month (serious offers only, please), and hopefully I will find that perfect fit so the Inspired Bride can live on beyond my involvement with it.
If you’re interested, please email me at hello @ inspiredbride.net for more details.
To all my lovely readers over the past three years, thank you! I hope you’ll join me over at Somewhere Splendid, and follow me on Twitter and Facebook.
PS – Keep an eye on Somewhere Splendid! There will be some weddings content coming in once the new features go live, but I can’t talk about it til then!
While typically I don’t feature engagement shoots, occasionally there is one that comes along with a great concept that catches my eye and makes me think that IB readers would be just as inspired by it as I am. Today’s shoot from KLK Photography is such a case. This underwater engagement session is a lot of fun to look at, and was probably even more to shoot! I love that they also managed to incorporate props into some of the shots, giving it a little extra creativity. Enjoy!
Photography: KLK Photography
The mason jar as a decorative element in a wedding is perennially popular, but I love seeing all classics spun in a new, fresh way. Enter Sweet Tea Clothing Co., which, despite the name, features some great decor pieces as well. I love their take on incorporating mason jars in a more unexpected way than just as a vessel. The mason jar string lights and hanging planters are delightful, and would make charming additions to a vintage or rustic event!
Images from Sweet Tea Clothing Co.
I love all forms of vintage glass, from milk to jadeite to rose pink. With all the lovely forms and colors that Depression glass comes in, it’s not hard to see why they’ve become popular props and vessels for weddings nowadays. Luckily for you, the ultimate treasure trove of all these lovelies is only a click away! Jadeite Kate is an amazing source for all things vintage glassware, featuring vessels, decor and other accents that are perfect details for your wedding day. I’m a sucker for hobnail, so the frosted pink hobnail vase above immediately caught my eye – but there’s a great range that can fit into any bride’s style.
Images from Jadeite Kate.
Hello, everone! Today I have the pleasure of sharing a beautiful homestyle wedding held on the church campgrounds the bride, Katey, had gone to since she was a child. With the help of friends and family, Katey and Hunter put together this DIY wedding that oozes charm. Katey had her mother’s wedding dress altered, and even made her own bouquet! Enjoy all the sweet details!
Photography: Red Fly Studio
Venue: Salem Camp Ground in Conyers, Georgia
Catering: Deborah McCullough
Baker: Sweet Afternoons
Hello, folks! Today I have the pleasure of sharing a shoot with you that a bunch of my very talented vendor buddies and I put together for Southern Weddings Magazine. It’s an especially memorable shoot, not only because of the people I worked with or the opportunity it presented to us, but because literally an hour before this shoot started, we were faced with torrential rain, lots of thunder and lightning, and tornado warnings. Bet you’d never guess based on these lovely phoots! It ended up being a lovely – and by lovely, I mean very hot and sticky – day and we were delighted with the results!
Inspired by the Kentucky Derby, Shauna Younge, Jonny and Michelle of Paper Antler, Amy Hardy, and Dani of Studio Fleurette helped me craft a beautiful design for this shoot using award ribbon shapes, equestrian motifs, and some silver vessels that subtly reference mint julep cups. Speaking of mint juleps, how adorable of an idea is our mint julep limeade favor? Topping it all off with an amazing derby-inspired hat and sweet-as-can-be (and warm weather friendly!) dress from BHLDN, our shoot aimed to be a whimsical nod to a Southern staple, and I think it turned out splendidly!
PS: love the flag drink stirrers? I’m sharing the tutorial today on Somewhere Splendid.
PPS: want to see more? Check out the Southern Weddings online gallery of our shoot!
Special thanks to rentals provider Lime Canary Vintage Rentals, model Joy Phillips, hair stylist Brittany Moreland, makeup artist Jody Olson, favor bottle provider Specialty Bottle, washi tape provider Cute Tape, paper rosette provider Pom Flair, and program fan handle provider Perfect Stix.
Styling: Maddy Hague of the Inspired Bride
Photography: Paper Antler
Floral Design: Studio Fleurette
Dessert Table: Shauna Younge Dessert Tables
Paper Goods: Amy Hardy
Model: Joy Phillips
Hair: Brittany Moreland
Makeup: Jody Olson
Rentals: Lime Canary Vintage Rentals
Wardrobe: BHLDN
Swingtop Favor Bottles: Specialty Bottle
Paper Rosettes: Pom Flair
Program Fan Handles: Perfect Stix
Washi Tape: Cute Tape
Ready for a sweet start to the week? These chocolate letter sets from What Candy Says make an adorable engagement session shoot or bridal session prop. If they’re purchased in two letter sets with the couple’s initials (or three letters if you want to include the last name!) they’d also make adorable accents to a dessert table or simply given out as favors. Tasty!
Images from What Candy Says.
Today I have the pleasure of sharing a beautiful wedding shot by Tinywater Photography that is inspired by the Chinese background of the bride and the Japanese background of the groom. Held at the stunningly chic and modern Clift Hotel, their wedding incorporated a traditional tea ceremony and a sign featuring the symbol representing “love”, which was crafted from handmade origami cranes. My favorite detail? The incredibly cool “nest” typographic installation that makes my little graphic designer heart pitter patter.
Photography: Tinywater Photography
Venue and Catering: Clift Hotel
Officiant: William Masuda of Palo Alto Buddhist Temple
Floral Design: Soulflower Floral Design
Cake: Cake Coquette
Gown Boutique: Marina Morrison
Hair and Makeup: Ricki Horiuchi
DJ: Victor Lee of Still Spin DJs
We all adore the DIY detail look, but not all of us have the crafty skills or the time necessary to pepper our weddings with them. Enter Crafty Clementine, a great resource for favor packaging and other vintage and rustic details. From chic muslin favor bag designs to unique favor tags, Crafty Clementine is a one-stop shop for accents for your big day that will make your guests smile – without making a huge dent in your pocket book!
Images from Crafty Clementine.
This week we’ve talked about the guys, but for today’s post-Hump Day post, let’s indulge ourselves and admire some pretty for the ladies. And by pretty, I’m basically understating it.
Mignonne Handmade has an amazing collection of incredibly romantic, super feminine accessories that are perfect not only for the bride, but also for bridesmaids! I love the idea of the ombre feather hair piece in the hair of an uber chic bridesmaid. If you’re the bride and looking for soft way to add color to your ensemble but don’t want to do the typical colored shoe, what about jazzing up your bridal pumps with their adorable blush pink ruffled shoe clips? The shop is an absolute must-visit if you’re looking for lovely pieces with a trendy, contemporary look but also have a sweet charm about them.
Images from Mignonne Handmade.
