Archive for June, 2008

Ask Abby

To Veil or Not To Veil...I get this question a lot from readers, so I thought I would weigh in and see what you guys thought!

Question 3: I am wearing a vintage style dress (Pronovias design Castor which you can see on their site) with the high necked jacket and the low v back.  I have shoulder-blade length straight hair and had originally planned to wear it in a low bun at the nape of my neck with a large ivory silk flower to one side as the allegra one illustrated... [MORE]

Ask Abby

Our next question comes from a reader who is looking for some creative groom gift ideas... Question 2: My fiance loves sports (personally plays golf, but loves them all) and is an
avid gambler. He's not a fashionista so things like cufflinks are out. I want to
get him something meaningful and clever and not resort to getting him a Wii or
something like that. Any fun ideas for this... [MORE]

Ask Abby

I thought that you guys could help me tackle some of the Ask Abby (we are changing the name from Dear Abby so as not to get confused with the real deal "Dear Abby") questions that have been building up in my inbox. The last few weeks of questions have focused on color palettes, though in reality, wedding colors are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to tough decisions couples make throughout the wedding planning process. Here are a few brides that have hit stumbling blocks along the... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Alison Events

This next same sex wedding came to me from the oh-so-talented Alison of Alison Events in San Francisco... all of these amazing photos were taken by Adi Nevo I am not usually a fan of purple...but WOW. This wedding is so super chic, so super elegant. I absolutely love it. With the raspberry and... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Doug Mcgoldrick

Since same-sex weddings are becoming more and more mainstream, I thought that I would share a few of my favorites today. One of our little black book photographers, Doug McGoldrick, sent me this gorgeous wedding and the cake alone was enough to send me over the edge... I looooove the discs that are hanging from the ceiling...they add a modern sensibility to the affair. I also think that the huge banquets style tables with... [MORE]

Wedding Jewelry by Yanina

From Bombus's brilliant Etsy site, I discovered these incredible designs by Yanina Artisan Jewelry... I'm sure you've noticed by now... I love simple, gold jewelry. It's forever classic and elegant and these fit the bill perfectly. They are sophisticated and inspired and yet the prices are insanely reasonable. The freshwater pearl necklace on the top right is only $34! So, they just might fit into your bridesmaid... [MORE]

Wedding Details by Bombus

When I find a really great Etsy designer, like Angela at Cotton Bird Designs, I love to check out their favorite sellers. I found this next Etsy artist by perusing Angela's list of favorite items. I loooooove these decoupage pieces by Bombus... Okay, the handmade envelopes made out of vintage atlas maps and vintage garden books are just too... [MORE]

Cake Toppers by Cotton Bird Designs

Angela Cotton, owner and designer behind the incredibly great Etsy shop Cotton Bird Designs, emailed me to let me know about her adorable bird cake toppers... The birds are handmade using the most beautiful vintage and recycled fabrics and accents, and are adorned with tiny wire feet that would sit perfectly atop your cake. How sweet are these? Don't you love them? You can check out her complete line on... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Kim Gray

Moving on to Kim's reception! I want to get right to the pictures, as they are just so beautiful, so rich in color... I love the easy, relaxed vibe of this reception. Using the floor cushions as extra seating is both practical and oh-so-chic. The style reminds me of a really great, intimate dinner with friends, which is just what a wedding should be. More Details from Kim... I had the best time styling a Moroccan styled banquet. Being a stylist, it's... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Kim Gray

I am so excited to show you today's real wedding...not only because it's simply a gorgeous affair, but also because I get to introduce you to the bride, Kim Gray...a stylist who has provided hours of inspiration for me since she first introduced herself a few weeks ago! Before we get into all of the details though, here are some of the lovely ceremony photos from Kim's recent wedding... photos by emielke Aside from her... [MORE]

Wedding Cake Alternatives

As much as I adore wedding cakes, brides seem to be coming up with some pretty gorgeous alternatives. I kind of love the idea of a candy buffet, either in addition to or in lieu of a wedding cake. Here are some really gorgeous candy and dessert buffets that just might make you re-think the cake decision... Top Row by Vanilla Bakeshop, Second Row by Rebecca Thuss, Third Row by... [MORE]

Wedding Cakes by Lovin Sullivan

Until this morning, it had been a while since I checked out the LovinSullivan site...and wow, I was completely blown away! Their cakes have always been fantastic, but they've added some new designs that are almost too pretty to eat... These cakes are so gorgeous and yet they really don't take themselves too seriously. They are full of personality and whimsy, perfect for a more untraditional affair, and yet they are so beautiful, they... [MORE]

Wedding Cakes by Elegant Cheesecakes

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I have been drooling over these cake pictures by Elegant Cheesecakes in Half Moon Bay, California for the past three days and am so excited to finally share them with you (even if you hate me for making you want a piece of cake, rather than a bowl of oatmeal)... How gorgeous are these cakes?? The second photo down with the lemons is my favorite...so chic, so elegant. Love, love, love it![MORE]

Color Palette Contest!

I just wanted to remind everyone over the weekend that we are having a Color Palette Contest here on Style Me Pretty! The challenge is to find one picture that completely inspires you...whether it's a pretty picture from your favorite magazine, a snapshot that you took on a family vacation or just an image that you stumbled upon that you love. Anything goes. Then, create a color board inspired by that image! Original Image by Sarah Kaye, photography by... [MORE]

Real NYC Wedding, II

Here are a few more images and details from Annette's gorgeous New York City wedding... Photos by Kate Leigh, Candy Photo by Envi Photo More from Annette... -My flower girl and ring bearer weer carried bird’s nests that I made myself using materials from Michael's Arts & Crafts. They were about 6 bucks each. I also had a set of wings ;made by a designer on Etsy for my flower... [MORE]

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