If there’s one perfect day to properly pamper, your wedding day is it. While hair is being coiffed and makeup applied, you and your maids should be looking just as pretty as can be. And when Doie Lounge robes are entered into the equation, the morning of your “I dos” will be just as gorgeous as the rest of the day! These luxe robes, made of amazingly soft bamboo and silk, are the perfect getting-ready accessory and the ultimate bridesmaid’s gift (that they’ll actually wear again)! OH, and they’re unbelievably gorgeous, am I right?!

Doie Lounge robes are comfy-as-can-be and come in a gorgeous selection of color combos (with a brand-new yellow and white print coming for summer!). They look amazing on both short and tall frames and seriously stay put with a permanent outer silk tie and an interior tie! Produced locally in LA, and made of eco-friendly bamboo, you can honestly feel good about your robes which are loved by real brides and celebs alike! Doie Lounge Robes are a gift you’ll actually want to give, and let’s be honest, receive!

Head over to Doie Lounge’s site, Facebook and Twitter to see their gorgeous styles and color combos! Don’t see exactly waht you’re looking for? Email sara{at}doielounge.com to come up with the perfect robes for you and your maids! Also, be sure to ask Sara if there are any robes available that are not on the site (just a little tip from me to you!) And if you’re buying a few, there’s a discount offered for more than three robes, see all the pricing info right here!

Now that you’re just as in love as we are, here’s your chance to win a Doie Lounge robe of your choice! To enter, head over to Doie Lounge’s site, take a peek around at all of their gorgeous color options, and check out their real weddings! Then, come back here and comment on this post with your favorite robe and what color combination you’d love to see next! A winner will be announced on June 7th, 2013. Good luck, my dears! xo

 

Photo Credits: First row: Andrew Geddes of  Union Eleven  / Second row: Justin Coit / Third row:  Katie Hall Photography / Fourth row: Page Bertelsen Photography / Fifth row:  Justin Coit /  Sixth row: Third Row: Lydia Daniller

The Parker Palm Springs is high on the list of places I find myself day dreaming about on dreary New England days. I’ve had the pleasure of getting aquainted with this stunning space through the pages of SMP, and even though I’ve never been – I’m pretty obsessed. It has style for miles, and the couples it attracts? The most stylish in the land. Top all that off with design from ARTISAN Events and images from Candice Benjamin Photography, and ladies and gents – we have a feature worthy of your loveliest day dreams. See it all here.

 

From the Bride… Being from Vancouver, we wanted to ensure that the sun was shining on our wedding day—therefore we chose Palm Springs as our location choice. We also wanted to keep it very intimate, with our closest friends and family in attendance. Everyone said the wedding was really true to who we are as people, which was the goal!

We wanted the wedding to be fairly relaxed—just a celebration of our love… The goal was to have everything pretty natural and organic-looking. When Josh and I had our first look. We were both super nervous beforehand but as soon as we saw each other, it was like a weight had been lifted. My advice is to be present, smile, and take it all in. The day flies by!

Also–your pictures will last a lifetime so choose your photographer carefully! We were SO lucky to find and work with Candice; she was truly amazing and went above and beyond.

Wedding Photography: Candice Benjamin Photography | Wedding Venue: The Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California | Floral Design: Joey from ARTISAN Events | Wedding Cinematography: Aaron Leung, friend | Wedding Invitations: Graham and Olive | Rentals: Signature Rentals + La Tavola Fine Linen Rental | Wedding Dress: Theia

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It all started with a trip to Palm Springs to visit family.  That’s exactly when this stunning Canadian duo fell madly in love with the breathtaking landscape of The Golden State.  And after they were engaged on a hike overlooking their adopted city, it only made sense that they also tied the knot in the land of sunshine and gorgeous weddings.  Which, with the help of a devoted Mom and CCL Weddings, is exactly what they did… throw a magical (+ classic) soiree that will seriously take your breath away.  See every beautiful moment captured by Candice Benjamin in the full gallery.

And a breathtaking film from studio205films to start your week off with even more pretty…

 

From the Bride… Early in our relationship, we took a trip to Palm Springs, California to visit my parents. We instantly fell in love with the warm weather, sunshine, hiking and, most of all, the golfing!  Many trips later, we were engaged in Palm Springs on a hike overlooking the city.  It is a place that means so much to us, we knew we wanted to share it with our friends and family.  The night of our engagement we had dinner at the Waldorf Astoria La Quinta Hotel.  As we drove in the grand entrance with the lights hanging between the palm trees, we decided then and there that we would be married in California.

Two days before the wedding we did our engagement photos at the same hiking spot where he proposed. We live in Canada, so we had not yet had a chance to work with our photographer.  So we had a ton of fun dressing up in contrast to the desert landscape, while getting warmed up for our wedding photos.

Because we lived so far from our destination, we relied a lot on my mother and wedding coordinator (Catherine Cindy Leo) to make sure it all came together.  My mom found our photographer, florist, caterer, DJ, and almost everything else.  We couldn’t have done it without her help!  For the theme, we decided on a classic feel and chose white, blush pink, and grey as our wedding colors, so as not to compete with the vibrant setting of the venue. The mercury glass candle sticks and vases, on top of white linen table runners, and white flowers with dusty miller accents were perfection.  Our wedding invitations were done as a gift from a family friend, and the programs were a DIY project I tackled.  We kept the same calligraphy (Hillary Featherletter) for the invitations, escort cards, and other details, to create a unified feel even though our stationery came from different vendors.  One of my favorites pieces was our hand-painted sign from Julie Song for the donation we made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of my father who passed away.

The dessert table buffet was a huge hit with our guests, as it featured red velvet and carrot cake pops, mini apple pies, as well as our favorite desserts and candy growing up. There wasn’t a single chocolate chip cookie left at the end of the night.  But the highlight of our night was the Same Day Edit.  We had a videographer film us that day and then play the highlights that evening at the reception as a surprise for all our guests.  

My advice to future brides is to decide what elements of the wedding are a must-have, and then compromise on the rest.  Its easy to get caught up in thinking that everything is as important as the next, but having a clear idea of what is truly important to you will keep you happy throughout the process. We knew we wanted a Same Day Edit, so we spent a larger portion of our budget on the videographer, and then compromised by spending less on the invitations.

Wedding Photography: Candice Benjamin Photography | Wedding Venue: : La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California | Event Planning + Design: Catherine Cindy Leo from CCL Weddings | Officiant: Sallie Albertine | Wedding Cinematography: studio205films | Floral Design: David Rohr of The David Rohr Floral Studio | Wedding Cake: Sweet & Saucy | Wedding Invitations: DIY | Shoes: Jimmy Choo

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