This wedding gives me butterflies. And, for a girl who looks at weddings day in and day out, that says a lot. There is something so blissfully romantic, so Style Me Pretty, about this wedding. Designed by the insanely talented Ariel Yve, it’s a lesson in all things beautiful…and I am loving every bit of it.

photographs by Raya Photography

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For those of you that were checking the blog earlier today, you might have noticed that we were featuring a FABULOUS wedding that the forever talented Jose Villa shot. Then it disappeared! Well, being the brilliant photographer that he is, Jose wanted to put a few finishing touches on the images so we pulled them down to let him work his magic.

And here is the wedding in all its glory!

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Okay, now this next set of pink inspired flowers is about as vivid as it gets…bright shots of pink for all of you brides out there that crave color! Goes to show that pink definitely doesn’t have to be soft and timid!

Top Row by Romance of Flowers / Center Row by Modern Day Design / Bottom Left by more...

I absolutely love our next set of pink inspired flowers. When I bring pink florals into my home, this is how I do it, incorporating warmer hues, like peach and terra cotta…making the entire look seem soft and inviting…

Top Row by Verbena / Bottom Row by Modern Day Design

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Today we are celebrating Pink Week with a flower extravaganza! I have to admit, as girly as it is…pink is my all time favorite color. And, a pink flower? Well, that is just perfection in my eyes. So, here are my picks for the most beautiful pink florals, from sleek and modern to feminine and a bit frilly.

Top Row: flowers by Waterlily Pond and Hello...

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A question from reader, Amanda…I’m getting married at the Newton White Mansion May 9, 2009.  My wedding is at 7 PM with ideally an outdoor ceremony and then we will move inside into an all glass atrium at the back of the house for the reception.  I know I want to incorporate the color gold (the chivari chairs that come with the place are gold) but I’m trying to determine the rest of the look.  I know I want something very classic.  I like to describe the idea of my...

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Jose Villa has been sweet enough to share with us another of his gorgeous wedding board creations. And if the last one left you feeling a bit dreamy, this next board will certainly brighten things up…

Again, this palette is completely monochromatic…predominately shocks of bright pink, paired naturally with deep chocolates and blacks. In a word, it’s stunning. The flowers are show-stoppingly gorgeous, designed by the...

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