Ivan and I met in high school through mutual friends but didn’t really get to know each other until we were both in college at the University of Texas in Austin. At first, we started studying together and slowly got to know each other. After several study dates we began eating dinner together, watching movies, and going on many more adventures around Austin. Our shared love of music, food, and serving others really brought us together. After graduation, we both moved back to live with our families in our hometown of Houston.

Over the past few years we’ve shared many meals at each others’ houses and gotten to know each other’s families very well. As our relationship progressed, I eagerly anticipated the day when we would join our families together! Ivan proposed on my birthday last year and now we’re counting down the days to the wedding! We can’t wait for all that lies ahead of us in the future.

Even though our wedding day is a month away, I know it will be awesome with friends like Jona and Jerry Blackwell of Forever Photography Studio and Kelly Balfour with Eventology Weddings at our side. I feel so fortunate to have them in my life and I am thrilled that they are getting the attention they deserve with all the hard work they have done for me!

Photographer: Forever Photography Studio / Styling, Planning & Event Coordination: Eventology Weddings / Venue: Recollection Vintage / Floral: Special Arrangements / Chiavari chairs: Aztec Events & Tents / Tablecloths: Over the Top Linens / Catering: GrandMere’s Catering / Cake: Cakes by Julie / Handkerchief Invitations: Handmade Collective / Fabric Bunting: Little Kitten Homemade / Fabric Circle Garland: Paisley Handmade / Cookies: Dainty Delights / Macarons: Maison Burdisso / Calligraphy: Lindsay Letters

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My husband and I met almost 3 years ago on an online dating service. I knew walking out of that first date at a coffee shop that I would be walking down the aisle toward that man one day. As sure as I was that this day would come, I never could have anticipated the priceless look on his face when I turned that corner. It was the highlight of the whole day and had the entire crowd in tears.

Our June Anthropologie-inspired wedding was brought to life through DIY projects and the floral genius of Cori Cook. For a fresh spring look we used grey, orchid green and robin’s egg blue focusing on a subtle bird theme while mixing the old and the new. While we wanted a fashionable wedding, it was also important to keep it genuine and approachable. The eclectic look of our aisle decor and centerpieces were done by combining various shapes, textures and colors. Colorful Anthropologie crackled pots filled with textured spring green florals played agains glass apothecary jars filled with moss and birds nests. Gorgeous bouquets were encircled by a willow boarder to add texture and tie in with the bird theme in a classy and unique way.

My husband and I created the escort card display using a 1930′s pantry door accented with colorful knobs and pulls. We also created the photo booth using a homemade fabric backdrop, antique frames, and fun props. The images were captured by a instant print camera and were used in a scrapbook to create both favors  and a unique guestbook. An eclectic collection of cake pedestals and platters created the dessert bar finished off with a homemade table runner and sign. A variety of cupcakes, french macaroons and cold milk kept every guest happy. Even the cake was made with love by a close family friend.

As much as I loved every detail we put into this wedding, the amazing love radiating from my groom, family and friends blew it all away.

Photography: Audrey Hannah / Cinematography: Adam Moore / Flowers: Cori Cook Floral Design / Event Planning & Design: Bride / Ceremony Location: Brookside Gardens / Reception Location: Brookside Gardens / Invitations: Bride, Supplies from Text Style Designs / Shoes: J.Crew / Dress: Oleg Cassini / Cupcakes: Tee & Cakes

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Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Whimsical

The photographer that captured the table is none other than Mel Barlow. Mel is one of Darcy Miller’s favorite photographers and a quick glance at Mel’s work will tell you why. I had the opportunity to meet Mel at the Martha event and she was pure loveliness. Just like her photographs.

What do I love about this table aside from EVERYTHING? Well…the color palette for one. It’s so stunning. So vibrant, fresh, fun. Every detail threads back to the perfectly chic color palette with the graphic print on the cake totally stealing the show. Love, love, love.

Amy has been sweet enough to share a bit of her inspiration…

The design was a geometric diamond motif and was largely inspired by a rug pattern. I always say that you can take your inspiration from anywhere! We thought that bold colors like bright pink and yellow would complement the pattern perfectly. We created mini cherry ice cream cupcakes with EDIBLE pink chocolate cupcake wrappers.   These completely edible mini cupcakes are ideal for parties since guests can eat the whole cupcake without having to worry about throwing away a wrapper. We also made a diamond-shaped stained-glass cookie garland and a fondant cake with the diamond patter. Add to that, raspberry-lemon panna cotta and cake-filled truffles covered with pink and yellow sprinkles. Voila!

I don’t know how the girl does it but every table that Amy gets her hands on is total perfection. She has a great sense of style…chic and yet restrained. Her work is always edited to perfection so that the table and all of its perfect details can really shine.

Coming up next, we have a Lisa Vorce wedding that is sure to make your fall out of your chair.

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Post categories: The Blog, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Decor, Wedding Details

images by Michael Haug

For those of you that don’t know…Bake It Pretty is like the best thing over for a girl who wants to, well…bake it pretty. It’s eye candy and ideas for the super chic baker. And in my humble opinion, it’s only natural that they would help to come up with the sweet treats behind the super fun DIY affair!

images by Michael Haug

So! If you’re completely drooling over all of the prettiness here, make sure to check out The Inspired Bride for all of the details and the first official DIY dessert table! So cool!

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The incredible Pucci inspired dessert bar (I mean come on, how cool is that!) was complete with custom printed popcorn cones, cotton candy sticks, mini chocolate bars and a custom printed tablecloth. There were lots and lots of picture perfect desserts and candies like caramel marshmallows (ummm, yum) with tulip sticks and chocolate covered pretzel bites. Man alive, I would have killed for an invite to this little soiree!

The INCREDIBLE photographs were taken by the ridiculously lovely Karen Mordechai. Together with Amy Atlas, these images are basically all of my wedding dreams come true! Check out Amy’s site and blog for more eye candy and inspiration. And Karen’s for hours of wedding delight.

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Karen Mordechai captured the drool-worthy images, and although they are stunning…I totally fault her for eating an entire container of marshmallows.  The buffet was created for Elegant Bride and the Wedding Library’s Wedding Event at the New York Palace and included a crystal wedding cake adorned with sugar snowflakes, opalescent barber poles, billowy marshmallows, and fondant snowflake petit fors . YUM!

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