Today, we are debuting the brand new wedding collection that Pancake & Franks, a fabulous letterpress studio out of the Bay Area, recently launched. It’s one of those collections that is so refined, so unbelievably sophisticated, and yet it’s infused with modern colors and touches of whimsy that really make it current and versatile.

I love the two-tone purple hues on the above invitations, so so chic. And the delicate, sweet designs on this next one just make my heart skip a beat…

So so pretty. This next one is absolutely lovely, with it’s pretty pink and gray palette and subtle, Asian inspired design…

I mentioned earlier that Stacy is offering readers a pretty great opportunity to purchase her collection. She is offering a free printed piece (ie…save the date, reply card or a thank you card set) with an order of two or more items to five couples who can tell us the five most fantastic ways they can reduce, reuse and recycle at their wedding. Just leave a comment right here and we’ll select five winners on Monday, February 2!

So just think…as many of you are trying to cut costs given our economic climate, you could really help your letterpress cause by entering and winning this giveaway. So, so fun!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Stacy of Pancakes & Franks for sharing her new line with us. To see the full collection, as well as a fabulous assortment of greeting cards, make sure to check out her website.

And in other news, we have the most jump-for-joy gorgeous real wedding coming up so make sure to check back soon!

For a few years, I’ve admired the work of Stacy from Pancake and Franks…a super cute letterpress company out of the Bay Area.  Her work is fresh and innovative, simple and yet incredibly chic. So, when Stacy sent me pictures from her brand spanking new wedding invitation line, well…I jumped at the chance to show it off!

So, so beautiful. The above invitation is called Crimson Pagoda and it is absolute perfection. This next one is just as lovely,called Lilian…

And, I am LOVING this next one, called Vetiver…

All of these designs are printed on 100% recycled papers using non-toxic, soy-based inks. Stay tuned to see more of her gorgeous designs and to hear about a pretty fabulous offer that she has crafted just for SMP readers! And, don’t forget to leave a comment on your favorite inspiration board from our most recent contest!

And their brand new line of absolutely gorgeous wedding accoutrements, like this FAB silk wrap. The flower is actually a brooch, so you can pin it wherever you like. Christine, the designer behind the collection, hand crafts all of her wares…from the lovely birdcage veils to the hand tied pearl necklaces, with each piece being more beautiful than the next!

To keep your floral budget in line, avoid having your wedding around Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, when florists are busiest and flower costs are up.   Brought to you by bridalguide.com. And, check out Style Me Pretty’s style tips on Bridal Guide!

Sometimes, words fail. That is when the memories take over.

A classically beautiful wedding from Jeffrey and Julia Woods …

Jeffrey and Julia Woods are to weddings … what love is to marriage. A team. A fusion of style, emotion and tradition … with hearts full of passion.

After looking and looking and looking at the images from this wedding, I honestly felt as if I knew Ashley and Andrew’s family. I felt as if I had seen every kiss, felt every hug and shed every tear of the day! I am a total sucker when it comes to grooms’ expressions. Usually it’s when the bride is walking toward him. I am a die-hard advocate of getting that one essential shot. This time, though, it was the photo of Ashley’s Dad & Andrew’s handshake. I can almost hear the impassioned  “I promise … I will ……”

Ashley and Andrew exchanged vows on the 5th of July at the Cathedral of St. Mary of Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois.  A wedding day filled with love and laughter with a tiny bit of nervousness … as all wedding days should be. An elegant dinner reception followed at the Peoria Country Club.

The exquisite cake was provided by Barb Evans, an independent cake creator and owner of the Wedding Cake Connection.

from Ashley’s mom … “Their cake was based on a Martha Stewart design. We made some changes to the original decorating design to reflect Ashley and Andrew’s personality. Ashley’s 5 layer ivory fondant cake was customized by adding their monogram, a lace pattern that worked back to the French lace in her gown, a heart pattern reminiscent of her grandmother’s sentiment “you’re a part of my heart”, and a design that replaced small flowers with tiny grape clusters to represent Ashley and Andrew’s appreciation for fine wine. This was a beautifully serious cake with a sprinkle of personality and humor. The cake was staged on a grand piano covered in an ivory lamour table linen topped with a pearl embellished gold lace table runner. Professional lighting was used to highlight the cake’s display.”

Again, from the bride’s mother …  Lieutenant Andrew Crawford is an Air Force F-16 fighter pilot. He injected his spirited personality and Air Force background in the form of the traditional fighter pilot tuxedo shirt. It is customary for some fighter pilots to remove the back and the sleeves of their tuxedo shirts and replace that fabric with a wild and crazy print. When the dress jacket is on,  what is seen is a white collar, shirt front, and cuffs. Once the jacket is removed, the sleeves and back POP with color and the party begins! Andrew selected a material reminiscent of the combination of a vintage aloha shirt print and a 1940’s pin up girl pattern. Betty Grable meets Waikiki! It was playful, colorful, and the perfect expression of Andrew’s  personality.

Ashley’s wedding color palette was based upon the rich raspberry hue of the bridesmaids’ gowns. (Just a quick sidenote – I had no idea there was a “p” in raspberry!)

Do you see what I mean about Jeff and Julia’s photography? I feel like I was there!

Just as important to me (as a mom) is the groom’s expression when his bride walks toward him down the aisle … so is that shot of daddy’s little princess as they dance their dance.

I’m quite sure that the groom’s mom feels the same way about her dance with her charming little prince!

The Country Club of Peoria was transformed into a posh party venue, thanks to Beth Maxwell of  Save The Date and event coordination by Cloud Nine Weddings of Chicago.

And what classically beautiful wedding would be complete without the ever-scrumptious Godiva chocolates!

Our heartfelt congratulations to Ashley and Andy! Thank you for sharing your wedding day with us at Style Me Pretty.

{to see the full gallery, click here!}

Jeff and Julia … what a spell-binding story you capture … not only in the events and emotions of the day, but in the very essence of those you photograph!

At this point, it would have been much easier to list these boards as numbers rather than roman numerals, BUT…xxxiv is our last inspiration board! If yours didn’t make it up, and you got it in by January 21st and had all of your credits listed, shoot me an email and I’ll get it up asap.

Otherwise, leave a comment as to which of the boards is your absolute favorite. I am going to ask the reader who inspired these inspiration boards to vote and along with my own vote, we’ll come up with a winner. Look for the announcement on Monday, February 2nd.

Here is our last entry by Corbin…

All images by Corbin Gurkin Photography except: Soft pink floral headpiece “Muscari” by Easter Yu, Ceramic Button by Veronica Buttons, Embroidered Ring Pillow by Grace Art Antiques, Hand Painted Cake courtesy of Wedding Style

From Corbin…

In thinking about using raspberry and white as a starting point, I like the idea of fading a pale pink into the florals to create a sort of transition from the darker rose to white.  Using a natural fibered linen acts as a subtle backdrop and gives a little bit of dimension against the white tones so they pop from the table settings.  I love complimenting a new gown with vintage touches – antique ring boxes, a gorgeous piece of embroidered fabric turned into a ring pillow, or a soft floral headpiece.  To me, shabby chic says texture and layering fabrics, working off of an antique vase, even wearing a gown with lace or beaded details works well with this aesthetic.  I hope you enjoy the board.

It’s our 33rd board and this one was designed by Sarah…

Dress via Brides.com /  Drink photo by Union Photography via The Knot /  Pink bouquet via Martha Stewart /  Bunting from Not On the High Street / Invitation from Dauphine Press /  Raspberry sorbet photo /Stacked teacups via Country Living /  Centerpiece photo by Oakley Photography via TheKnot

Our next two boards are by Yelena…

The first board features the raspberry color prominently in different shades for a warm, rich feel. I also incorporated a cream color to add depth to the palette of red and white. The unusual cake, adorable changes of shoes and ruby sparkling wine add cute unexpected details to the day.

Credits (from L to R): real wedding featured on Faye and Greer, Amsale Party Dress, Reem Acra 2008 wedding dress, berry baskets via Martha Stewart, Charlotte cake via Martha Stewart, Ruby Cuvee from South Coast Resort & Winery, Shoes from photographer Michelle Hayes, and Cocoa Nib ice cream via Mad Baker.net.

Here is Yelena’s second submission…

For the second submission, I introduced navy into the raspberry and white color scheme. I think the navy adds richness and prep to the feel of the wedding, and pairs beautifully with pinks. I chose the pearl necklace with navy ribbon to bring in a vintage vibe, which the bride mentioned she would like. Unexpected details include the navy satin shoes, pearl necklace with a twist, vibrant seating chart and favor baskets with shortcake and strawberries, which I thought were a cute, quaint favor for an outdoor wedding.

Credits (from L to R): Navy and raspberry seating chart via the Knot, Amsale party dress, pearl necklace from subersive jewelry, silk taffeta wedding dress from J Crew, strawberries and shortcake favor baskets from Martha Stewart, blue satin peep toes from J Crew, and bouquets from Artfool.

Our next board was designed by Vicki…

First Row: Allyson Magda Photograph, pocket watch photo by Katie Moos, Photo via The Photo Factory, Domino Flowers via Style Me Pretty  / Second Row: Canopied table from Brides, J.Crew via {frolic}, Country Wedding Ideas, votives from Kate Parker, Myrtle and Marjoram Photo of Boutonnieres / Third Row: Jewelry by Saylor Sage, Pink florals by Ariella Chezar, Jessica Rust Serving Pieces / Fourth Row: Erin Cole veil photo by Leigh Miller, ring by Sarah Perlis, Photo by Kitty Maer via Style me Pretty, dress from J.Crew / Fifth Row: Zoom Photography, Zoom Photography, Photo from Cappy Hotchkiss via Snippet and Ink, Photo via Brides, Ceci New York Program

From Vicki…

When I think of shabby chic, I think of soft muted colors, gold, aged furniture, and crystals. With the vineyard as a beautiful backdrop I incorporated colors of nature with wood tones and touches of green allowing the vibrant raspberry and crisp white to shine. The brides preppy side can be reveled with striped accent pillows or fabric.  My inspiration board began with a beautiful photo of raspberry colored flowers by Ariella Chezar, simply chic dresses from J Crew, and wonderful gold jewelry.

It’s number 30, and this board was designed by Leika…

Escort cards: Jennifer Carroll Events; Pink bouquet and striped tablescape: Brides.com; Vineyard photo with lights: Suzy Clement; Photo of man and woman in vineyard: Lisa Leigh; Hairpiece: Twigs & Honey (via Snippet and Ink); Flavored ice photo: Gentl & Hyers (via Snippet and Ink); Shawls: Jo Gartin (via Snippet and Ink)

Our next board was designed by Safiya…

Row 1: Photo 1 and 2 (cookie favors) from The Knot, Real Wedding “Margaret and Michael”, Photo 3 (escort cards) from The Knot / Row 2: Invitation from Etsy seller KissandTellCards, Decor from www.lifeinfozone.com article “The Most Unique and Affordable Centerpieces” / Row 3: Pink Clutch from Etsy seller AmbellaBays, Mini Cakes from The Knot and Cake Girls), Vintage dishes from Etsy seller jenscloset (cakes by

Our next board was designe by Renny…

The Raspberry Cheesecake with white chocolate, from Owlishly / Rsspberry Lemonade from Diana’s Desserts / Summer sangria from Old Orchard / Wine glass charms from Red4Short’s Etsy shop / Maggy London Silk Chiffon Halter Dress from Nordstrom online / Pink & White plates from Note Songs / Wine barrel as cake stand from Scott Anderson Photography’s blog / Wine labels as table numbers from Julia Williams Photography / Waverly Spotswood Stripe Sateen Celery from Joann.com

More ideas from Renny…

– Use vintage pink & white plates. Perhaps as plates for the desserts, serving plates, underplates or bread plates, rather than what the guests use (there could be quite a few courses!).

– For a fun *and yummy* cake, Raspberry cheesecake with a fluffy white chocolate topping.

– It will be warm, so cool everyone down with raspberry lemonade or sangria.

– Use wine decanters to serve drinks on the tables and gives a nod to the wine theme. You could have a competition where guests can win a decanter to take home.

– Red4Short’s Etsy shop makes custom wine charms, so you could turn these into favors for the guests, while helping them to keep track of their drinks. Put your names or insignia on the back and a pattern on the front. If you want to get really special, have each guest’s name put on their very own charm with your insignia on the front!

– Wine labels carefully pulled from bottles can work as your table numbers.

– Perhaps use wine barrels as table supports or as a cake stand.

– Finish the whole look off in a clean and preppy way with a fabric runner or table cloth that will make all these detail pop out! I chose a nice clean green and white stripe to put the focus on the pinks and lemonade colors of the table decorations. To make it truly shabby chic, use a mix and match variety of vintage fabrics in various shades of green.

Our next three entries were designed by Mrs. T…

pink shoes by Jose Villa, Diamond Ring by Jose Villa, White Chair by Jose Villa, Black and Pink Centerpiece by Jose Villa, Pink Table by Rebecca Thuss, Pink Bout by The Knot

Here is the second board…

1. Polka Dot Cake by The Knot, Carnation Bouquet by Samm Blake, Chandelier by Jose Villa, Pink Programs on The Knot, Bucket of Flowers on Jupiter Images.

And the third board…

photos by Jose Villa here and here.

Our next fabulous entry is by Mina…

keep calm carry on flickr, chandelier on Brides.com, bike on Brides.com, radishes on flickr, girl on Art-Dept, sprinkle’s cupcake via Ritzy Bee, Calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap, Feather by Rebecca Thuss, Playing Card Seating Card by Jennifer Causey, Carnation Bouquet by Samm Blake.

Here are some thoughts from Mina...

Cupcake- I love the simple cupcakes like these ones which are simple to make and affordable. In addition, it is cute to make simple vanilla cupcake and put a little raspberry on top. In addition, you can think about other things like raspberry jam, tarts, and sorbet. Alternatively, with white wine you can put a little raspberry cube for flavor.

The card (setting) – It is easy to make for all you need are a stack of cards and labels. Also, pin it to a wooden white washboard.

Girl in White Dress- So whimsical and beautiful dress. Also I love the rosette around her head

Kissing Tree- I thought this was really whimsical and charming. If there is a big tree, just put a sign on it and it can be a perfect place to that pictures.

Bicycles- Romantic and chic. It is like a scene from a romantic movie. All you need is to tie some flowers onto a bike and add a sign. Absolute perfection

Keep Calm and Carry on- a beautiful simple piece of work. I changed the color so it would match. It can be a neat guest gift. Just put it in a simple white frame and tie a gorgeous bow.

Radishes- I just added this because of the gorgeous color scheme

Calligraphy- Something every wedding could have. It is piece of art. I love it on a raspberry tone paper with white ink.

Carnations Bouquet- Really inexpensive flower but together looks marvelous with a simple white sash. Your bridesmaid can hold possibly a white bouquet of carnations. Other flowers that are wonderful during this time of season and in this shade of colors are anemone, dahlia, spray roses, and roses.

Feather- Really whimsical and I love the French label on it, it looks so fancy. Just add one into a beautiful glass vase with some raspberry carnations and it is a great place setting. Or one under a napkin can be a perfect for people to find their names.

A woman in Pink Dress- It looks so retro yet so modern and classic. I think ruffles are so pretty! I love the simple makeup, white pearl earrings, and classic dress. Pick out some cute shoes to match too. For your bridesmaid, you can allow them to pick a range of tones from raspberry pink to pastel pink.

The maze- I look it because it is so clean cut and sophisticated

The main picture- It may look to trendy however it is quite simple design. I love the simple white/gray dress under the pile of beautiful raspberry rosettes. In addition, I love the balloons, which are inexpensive and can light up a wedding. I really like the big balloons that can be tied each table.

A few weeks ago, we featured a breathtaking Hampton’s-themed September wedding in Santa Barbara, California. The bride, Ashley, is a food stylist at Martha Stewart Magazines. Ashley and Rob’s wedding celebration included so many top-notch SMP Little Black Book wedding professionals … it’s hard to give due credit to them all!  What a beautiful wedding it was.

Unfortunately, at the time of the post, we {at Style Me Pretty} were having a few technical problems bringing you the VIDEO from Riley-Town Productions. {By the way, SMP is BIG on wedding videography.}

So today, we bring you a snippet of Ashley and Rob’s luscious wedding from Riley Towne Productions. After you watch this, you’ll see just why it’s SO important to choose a professional videographer to capture these special moments.

Click on the image to view…

Ashley and Rob’s wedding was officiated by Riki Berlin, Santa Barbara Wedding Minister

Thanks, SO much, Harmony for working through our video issues with us! You guys are great!!

Riley Towne Productions‘ approach to wedding videography truly delivers an artist’s canvas of sound and motion that documents your wedding day … and forever … preserves the most precious memories of your life! To see more of their amazing weddings, check out their website.

Just a quick re-cap … Ashley and Rob were married at the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, California. Ashley knew what she wanted and with the assistance of a fabulous team of Little Black Book members … Lyndsey Hamilton (event coordination), Aaron Delesie (photography), Mindy Rice (Floral Design) … I do believe her expectations were exceeded!!

To see the rest of the photos from this dreamy wedding, click HERE.

Our twenty-fifth board was designed by Marte…

Green shoes from beyond skin via kenziekate.blogspot.com, Nonmatching bridesmaids in Rachael and Mike’s wedding via The Knot, Shabby chique tulips via countryliving.com, Wedding dress with peonies from rembo styling,
Grey suit by Jil Sander, photo published in GQ januari 2009, found on Band of Outsiders, Embroidered napkins & silverware via countryliving.com, Italian vineyard wedding via countrysideweddings.blogspot.com

Our next board was designed by Margaret…

Art Glass Lanterns, West Elm; Bridesmaids dress, style 83362 in Watermelon-David’s Bridal; Peony in Green Vase-dkimages.com; Pink Satin Pumps-zoe.pixyblog.com; “Pink Peonies Bouquet”, Sanra Austoni-flickr.com; “Peony & Dots” invitation-einvite.com; Photo from lpwines.com; Namecards and tablesetting: Jenny & Chris, Rutherford, CA, brides.com

Okay, we are kicking off the last day of our inspiration board contest! I have loved the entries so far and I know that deciding on a winner is going to be ridiculously hard. If I didn’t have photo credits for the board that you sent, or you sent yours after the cut-off date, I sadly won’t be able to feature it. BUT, I will hold on to those and will enter them into our next contest.

So, without further ado, our first board for today was designed by Maddy…

Flower Bucket : theknot.com, Flowers in Pedestal Vase: mimi-design.com, Invitations: oslopress.com, Mushroom Bird: theknot.com (I’ve seen these available for purchase at Michael’s), Lanterns: estiloweddings.com, Outside Lighting and Styling : theknot.com Distressed Pedestal Table : target.com

The overall look is “Modern Day Rustic” – distressed white washed tins and woods for a little bit of a shabby chic feel, with a contemporary color pop.

The aisles are lined with colorful pink flowers in vintage white tins with mild distressing, and the floral centerpieces are all flower – no greenery – in classic ceramic pedestal vases. Little pink mushroom birds can be integrated into the favors or onto vintage white painted metal bird cages (at Ebay or save-on-crafts.com). The white distressed pedestal table, paired with a pretty floral centerpiece, could serve as an excellent favor or place card table. White tin lanterns can be used to light up the tables in the evening.

And their ridiculously adorable custom cake toppers! I’ve seen some cute toppers along the way, but these are just too much. Handcrafted and hand painted just for you, these adorable little accoutrements would add the perfect touch of whimsy to an otherwise traditional cake. So super cute.

Today is the last day of our Shabby Chic Inspiration Board Contest, but before we dive into the rest of the entries, I wanted to share some fun news with you guys! Turns out that Colin Cowie is the new host of one of my favorite wedding programs, GetMarried. I was interviewed by GetMarried a while back and ever since then, I’ve been addicted.

With Colin’s adorable personality and fresh design perspective (not to mention his FAB cost cutting tips), I am sure that he is going to be a wonderful new host! And, if you are in need of a little more Colin inspiration, check out the videos that he has on his site right now…my favorites are the The Stunning Table and Extraordinary Weddings.