So often, we find fabulous little details that look like they had to have been fairly simple to create, but we haven't the slightest idea where to start. When it comes to cakes, I won't even attempt to pretend that I can do a tenth as well as the professionals - they are just that, after all - professional. And when it comes to floral design? Well let's just say I have a black thumb. But when Andrea from Fleurishes promised an easy... [MORE]
We absolutely love featuring weddings like this one in sunny California from the overly talented team of JL Photografia. We love all weddings here at the Little Black Book, but when a bride and groom work so hard to create a wedding that just feels right, we go more than a little crazy. The bride planned, designed, and created much of this affair... [MORE]
Imagine a wedding so infused with a couple's personality, you feel more like you're meeting the couple, rather than looking at pretty wedding photos. That is what we have for you today. This couple injected so much of themselves into this wedding, it is a perfect representation of who they are. From the hockey puck cake topper to the trail mix buffet, everything is so unique it could only work for two special lovebirds. That being said, the wedding, brought to us by the wonderfully... [MORE]
Lake Tahoe seems to be the up and coming hot spot for destination nuptials. When you think about it, it totally makes sense... Tahoe boasts beautiful mountains for pretty winter weddings, and after spending some time with this wedding, we've realized that Lake Tahoe is also home to show stopping beaches. Waterfront brides take note! This beautiful wedding, captured by the talented Johnstone Studios, is the perfect vacation for your... [MORE]
One of the other SUPER cute DIY flower projects that we did was the bracelet that Libby's mother wore. A single stem wrapped sweetly around her wrist. It turned out so completely adorable and is a pretty simple, straightforward project to take on. Particularly when it comes to DIY flowers! We have both the pictorial instructions that Justin and Mary captured, as well as the video that Elysium filmed...so there is something for... [MORE]
So, you've met the couple, seen the inspiration boards and the design guide, devoured the crazy gorgeous details, heard about... [MORE]
This next DIY favor project is SO stinking cute...perfect for a picnic inspired affair. Although the bride will be using them as drinking glasses, filled with Sangria (FAB), I also love the idea of filling them with wildflowers for your guests to take home and enjoy. From Chelsea, the crafty bride that designed these favors...These Mason Jar Favors will double as drinking glasses for the guests at my picnic wedding in June. We wanted them to be colorful and match our theme of... [MORE]
I love all of the little details that went into the Rustic Chic style of today's featured wedding. And, lucky for us, Shea (the gorgeous bride) has stopped by to share her DIY wreath project with us!
photography by Duston Todd
Materials
Scissors
Hot Glue
Wire Cutters
Ribbon
A Pussy Willow Wreath and 2-4 Berry Stems
Instructions
1. At your local craft...
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If I could fly out to LA and give Meg of La Partie Events a hug, I totally would. Although that would probably scare her off. So, instead, I'll just tell her that we loved what she created for us today on SMP. The originality, the thoughtfulness of each design, the fabulous attention to detail and style...it's well, inspiring. To say the least. If you are lucky enough to live in the area and are looking for a planner/designer... [MORE]
Today's inspiration has been crazy! I am so honored that Meg of La Partie Events was willing to go to such trouble to plan and design centerpieces that she felt would appeal to the Style Me Pretty bride. She's gone WAY above and beyond the call of duty but secretly (or not so secretly) I am thrilled! all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo This... [MORE]
Okay, on to the next ridiculously chic wedding centerpiece that La Partie Events crafted for us. This one is modern and minimalistic...
all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo
Materials
3 CB2 Long Neck Vases
1 Set of IKEA White PS Candle Holders $8.99
12 Votive Candles in Clear Holders, Crate and Barrel,
2 Yards IKEA...
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If you are just now joining us, you are in for SUCH a treat. The fabulously talented Meg, designer behind La Partie Events, has created a full day of inspirations and wedding centerpieces for us. Using goods that she found at IKEA (I swear, it's not IKEA ad, they just happen to have THE best vases at a reasonable price) and flowers she discovered at the LA flower mart, she designed a series of centerpiece ideas that can just as easily... [MORE]
Okay, moving on to the next La Partie Events masterpiece! all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo This one is a bit more traditional than the last, using flowers that are both feminine and utterly chic at the same time. Paired next to the somewhat casual yellow runner, the result is that perfect combination of timeless and modern. Love. [MORE]
I am LOVING every little bit of today's feature. To see similar flowers and similar vessels be used in SO many different ways in incredibly inspiring. Even if you are like me, and aren't brave enough to craft your own centerpieces, today's designs are perfect inspiration for you to bring your florist or event planner. Love that. all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo YUM. love the manzanita branch with... [MORE]
Meg Fickling Pearson, the designer behind La Partie Events, just might be my new obsession. She's designed so many chic centerpiece ideas using really basic materials and flowers that she found that day at her local flower market. Here is her next creation... all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo Loving the modern candlesticks paired with the... [MORE]