Monthly Archives: May 2011

Happy Anniversary!

Two years ago today, I married my best friend. Yeah, I know – everyone, and I mean everyone, says that. But for those who know us, they know it’s never more true than in the case of my husband and I. Since we started dating nearly nine years ago (time flies!), we’ve been inseparable. We [...]

Sponsored Post: FiftyFlowers

Today I’m incredibly pleased to help you get to know one of my sponsors, FiftyFlowers, a great source for wholesale flowers. The gorgeous flowers in our Graphic and Glitz shoot were provided by FiftyFlowers, and I can’t speak well enough about the amazing level of customer service and flower quality the company offers. They were [...]

Inspiration Board: Sweet and Summer

Hey guys! I apologize for the lack of posts this week. Work has been incredibly busy and I’ve been coming home to utter exhaustion. I appreciate you bearing with me! Anyway, without further ado, time for a gorgeous summer inspiration board from Sofia! – Maddy With wedding season in full swing, this week, nothing better [...]

A Bit of Bling: Brooch Details

Back in 2007 my little sister got married and as a sweet little wedding day gift to me and mom, she surprised us with gorgeous bumblebee brooches pinned to our bouquets. Ever since that day, I have been in love with the brooch as a wedding day detail. Lately I’ve seen them hidden in up-dos, [...]

Real Wedding: Nora and Pranav

Wow. That pretty much sums up how I felt when I saw this wedding that photographer Joyce Loo sent over via Two Bright Lights. From the unexpected color palette (deep purple, soft blue grays and lots of white?! So refreshing!) to the amazing venue (that architecture! Stunning.) to the use of succulents (well, you saw [...]

Color Palette: Tiffany Blue, White, Champagne, Antique Gold

Gold and Tiffany blue sets the tone for this timeless classic inspiration board. I can just imagine this wedding album being passed down from generation to generation, can’t you? If you love the idea of a wedding that won’t feel dated 5, 10 or 50 years from now, keep your wedding style understated and classic [...]

Inspiration Board: Romance in Bloom

This board is for all you springtime brides out there, or for anyone else who’s as excited for spring to get here as I am! This weathered pink is a perfect backdrop for a relaxed, laid-back wedding. Nothing is too fussy or overdone — the calligraphy has an artful sense of whimsy, and the buttercream [...]

Inspo Shoot: An Eclectic Tea Party

Today the power team of Tinywater Photography, Botanica Florals and Swanky & Sweet brings us an adorable set up that I think is great for a bridal shower! The mercury and lace are the perfect combination of textures to compliment the lovely antique patterns of the teacups peppered throughout the table design. Add in an [...]

Do It Yourself Project: Gilded Garden Rose Urn Centerpiece

This arrangement was used as the main centerpiece for our tablescape, adding a shorter but fuller scale to the table for a little more variety.  This arrangement is a little more complicated than the brass goblet design, but not much! • • ♥ • • What You’ll Need: Vintage Brass Urn (ours is 6″ in [...]

Do It Yourself Project: Tissue Fringe Photo Backdrop

Alright, now for a serious DIY project. This fringe wall is gorgeous, but I’m not going to lie: it’s a lot of work. Fortunately, a lot of it can be done in front of the television so it certainly doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. I recommend starting two months ahead of time if [...]