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Archive for January, 2008

Destination Wedding by James Abel

January 21st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 15 comments

*Update…I just got some additional details from James Abel, the event planner for this gorgeous weddings, that I’ve updated in the comments section!

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! I must say, I am a little slow going today, after a weekend in Naples, Florida for one of my dear friend’s weddings. I can’t wait to show you pictures of this event because it was, in a word, STUNNING. I am going to wait until the photographer has the proofs online, but I have...

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Wedding Inspiration Board

January 18th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 17 comments

I thought that this inspiration board, created by one of our readers, was absolutely gorgeous…so “right now” but in that classic, forever beautiful kind of way…

I love the infusion of crystal into this palette. It makes the entire look sparkle. I would encourage the bride to find little ways to sneak in a bit of glitz. Since the greys and the yellows are generally kind of a matte look, the addition of crystal will turn a seemingly modern affair into a...

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Wedding Photography by Doug McGoldrick

January 17th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 5 comments

I am absolutely smitten with these vintage inspired photographs shot by Little Black Book member, Doug McGoldrick

What a beautiful way to capture your wedding day…something that can be framed and admired as art. These images are so striking to me. They are elegant and timeless and yet still seem really intimate and touching. Almost as if we are looking into a...

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Green Weddings by Grazier Photography

January 17th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 2 comments

One of our Little Black Book members, Grazier Photography in Boston, is doing something so unique in the world of weddings…I just had to share it with you.

“Grazier Photography, a Boston-based husband and wife team, is ushering in the New Year with a Green Wedding Photography package. When their wedding clients choose this innovative package, 5% of the package price...

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Style Me Pretty on Get Married TV

January 16th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 16 comments

A few months ago, I was approached by Get Married TV to do an interview to discuss wedding blogs and the importance of the Internet in planning a wedding. I was so flattered, as Style Me Pretty is just a baby in this industry! Well, yesterday morning (at the crack of dawn I might add), my interview aired on Lifetime! It’s my first on-camera interview, so it was a big deal for me!

They are playing the full program online today over...

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Antique Chic Table Settings

January 16th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 4 comments

First, let me start by saying, I loooooove today’s post! Renny Pedersen, of Bliss Weddings and Events in Chicago, emailed me some photos from a recent photo shoot collaboration with Hello Darling Events, for Bride and Bloom Magazine…she coined this look “Antique Chic” with a color palette of Cerise Pinks, Lemon Yellows...

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Cake Stands by Clara French

January 15th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 10 comments

One of my favorite cake designers, Judy at the Tallant House, sent over the most gorgeous pictures of her work featured on these oh-so-chic stands. Aside from the fact that these cakes are so completely beautiful…so completely magazine worthy…how great are these stands!?

Designed by the ever-so-talented Michaela of Clara French, a beautiful ceramics line named after the owner’s...

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Jewelry by Carrie D. Mader

January 15th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 6 comments

I get a lot of questions from readers who are trying to figure out what to get their bridesmaids. It seems to be a running issue among brides! They want their gifts to be personal, but usable. Elegant, but affordable.

Problem solved. Introducing (although I am sure that many of you already know this oh-so-talented designer), Carrie D. Mader Jewelry. Her work is absolutely beautiful and would be something that your bridesmaids would wear time...

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Navy, Pink and White Wedding Color Palette

January 14th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 16 comments

Today has been really fun for me…an exercise in beautiful colors! This next color palette is a classic and to me, one that will be around for a long time. Navy, accented with hues of Pink and White…

Pink Flowers and cakes by Bella Sera Weddings, Favors by Rebecca Thuss, Programs by Bella Sera Weddings / Other images, please...

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Wedding Color Palette

January 14th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 7 comments

Okay, to celebrate the “grey is the new black” phase that weddings seem to be in right now, I have “modified” our palette from earlier today a bit…


Flowers by Domino Magazine, Yellow Flowers by Botanica, Grey Invitation by Gryphon Stationers, Charcoal dress on more...



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