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

A Los Gatos love-fest.  That’s what I am calling this stunning day captured by Tyler Branch Photo, because, well… it sooo is.  The perfect combination of nature-inspired details, laid-back elegance and beautiful cultural traditions, it’s a breathtaking Nestldown setting meets gorgeous florals from Lisa Jack Giudicelli meets sweet DIY details, all wrapped up in some of the brightest smiles you will ever see.  Care to join me for some stop-you-in-your-tracks lovely?  Click here for all of the pretty.

 

From the Bride… Our Indian – American fusion wedding ended up being the best day of our entire lives and we are so very thankful that we decided to have a wedding celebration.  It was quite the challenge trying to incorporate multiple cultures while still making it personal and meaningful to the both of us.  Taking the advice of many brides past, we compiled a list of what was really important to us: honoring our families and bringing them together, incorporating our cultures, being in nature and having a laid-back & fun atmosphere.  On top of that, we were really trying very hard to maintain a budget in the crazed Bay Area bridal industry.  After visiting quite a few venues, we stumbled across Nestldown and it was hands down unlike anything we had seen before.  This venue was a private residence in the Santa Cruz Mountains, an area where we love to hike, and the staff were the most helpful and positive people we had ever met.  This place hardly needed any dressing up, it was beautiful as is.

We took your average American “spiritual” ceremony and made it our own, adding advice from my Uncle (the officiant) and other family members, along with poems and a Unity Tree.  I grew up in the Midwest and Jimmy in Northern California; we both brought soil from the yards of our childhood homes and combined them together as we planted our unity tree during the ceremony to symbolize the coming together of our lives.  After the ceremony, we went out to the property’s orchards for some photos where we were greeted with the most red fall leaves we had ever seen!  It was truly magical.

We really wanted a laid-back environment where everyone felt comfortable and at home. We didn’t want everything to be matchy-matchy, yet wanted everything to go together. The bridesmaids picked out different cream colored, eclectic dresses from ModCloth and ASOS.  We tied their look together with bright orange shoes, sweaters, and Indian bangles.  Jimmy’s groomsmen had cufflinks featuring vintage maps of the towns where they were from, orange paisley ties, and orange socks.  

Our wedding came together because of two reasons: We had the best vendors, they were genuine people & fun to work with; and our family & friends helped out big time. Everyone chipped in and offered to play quite significant roles leading up to the big day.  A few pieces of advice, TAKE IT ALL IN on the wedding day (thats the biggest one), make sure to have moments alone with your hubby.  During the planning process, take advice from everyone, internalize it, then make it your own.  Don’t forget.. while it is an action packed, totally awesome day, it is just one day, put everything in perspective and have a blast!

Wedding Photography: Tyler Branch Photo | Wedding Venue: Nestldown in Los Gatos, California | Wedding Cinematography: Matt Moresco Productions | Floral Design: Lisa Jack Giudicelli (lajgiudicelli@gmail.com) | Event Planning: The Bride | Food Catering: The Mynt | Event Catering: Thomas John Events | Favors: Maritess Bandoy | Ceremony Violinists: Kieran & Lincoln Arora (Bride’s Cousins) | DJ: Woody from Big Fun DJ | Wedding Invitations + Stationery: Bride’s Sister | Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham via Nouvelle Vogue | Bride’s Sari: Artesia | Bride’s Jewelry: Amrita Singh | Henna: Henna Lounge | Bride’s Hairpiece: BLHDN | Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade | Bridesmaids’ Attire: ModCloth + ASOS | Hair: Amanda from Trio Salon

The smile you’ll have glued to your face on your wedding day is unlike any other, so naturally, you want it to be sparkling! Enter Polished Dental, San Francisco based professional mobile dental spa by licensed cosmetic dentist Dr. Nina Molayem DDS. Not only will Dr. Nina get your teeth in tip top shape for your big day, but she’ll do it in the comfort of your home or office (hello, convenience!), and as anyone planning a wedding knows, time is a precious thing!

A bride herself not long ago, Dr. Nina goes out of her way to make a visit from the dentist for a light polish or teeth whitening, quick, easy and even fun! Understanding the importance of looking amazing on your big day, Polished Dental offers natural looking, gentle and effective whitening + brightening services to the San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area that can be done up to the day you say “I do!” Offering the Polished Classic (buff and light cleaning — like a facial for your teeth) and the Polished Whitening (prescription-strength whitening gel in applied in 20-minute cycles), you’ll look picture perfect in no time!

Are you sitting down, my dears?! Because this is a giveaway you won’t want to miss! Polished Dental is giving one lucky couple a Polished Whitening package for two ($800 value) so you and your honey can have your teeth shining bright for your big day! To enter, “like” Polished Dental on Facebook and fill out the entry form on the contest tab by June 12, 2013! In addition, Polished Dental is giving away one $100 gift certificate per week! To enter, “like” Polished Dental on Facebook and fill out the entry form on the contest tab by June 12, 2013! The grand prize winner will be announced on June 14, 2013 and weekly drawing winners will be announced every Monday until June 12, 2013! Best of luck, lovelies! xo

 

Photo Credits: Febres-Cordero Photography / Location: Cocoon Urban Day Spa