"Bella Vista Designs"

Opening a wedding seen through the lens of the lovely Elizabeth Messina is like opening the prettiest of presents. She never fails to capture layer after layer of pure gorgeous, and enviably, makes me fall head over heels in love with each image in the collection. Case and point? This Bacara Resort & Spa beauty planned to perfection by ...

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Whenever a wedding truly reflects not only the couple but the venue surrounding that happy celebration, it makes the wedding festivities all the more beautiful. Taking the feel and essence of Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse and infusing the details with that same natural, rustic beauty is exactly what Kelly Oshiro did and the result is pure perfection. That perfection includes...

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If you're a wedding gown lover, this post is going to make your heart sing because the gowns, they run a plentith. And the day that they were donned for? Also a stunner. The recipe is a mashup of talented wedding whisperers like XOXO Bride and Flower Wild, a pool full of Synchronized swimmers and photographer ...

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Call me a major wedding nerd, but just as soon as I saw this Santa Barbara beauty, I knew today was going to be a good day.  Not just because of the hot pink palette, the Kate Spade glitter pumps, or even the ombre petals trailing down the aisle, but because Joy de Vivre made sure the entire day was rustic glam done so, so right. ...

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This next wedding is very much a reflection of the couple's choice in cakes. Let me explain. One, a gorgeous frosted buttercream creation. The other, a delectable tiered cheesy treat. You see, this darling DIY affair is charming and approachable while still radiating warmth and elegance. It's sweet and savory all wrapped up into one very pretty poolside soirée. With gorgeous lighting by talented folks at ...

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Wait until you sink your teeth into this wedding pretties. Not only are there magnificent photos by the talented Karen Wise Photography, but this bride has an adorable blog called What's Gaby Cooking filled to the brim with yummy recipes. Yup, this blogger beauty teamed up with Whoa Nelly! Catering to create the menu of...

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When a wedding this pretty comes across our desk, it's not just a happy day. It's like this big sigh of "this is why I am never allowed to complain about my job" happy day. Because in life, beauty this rich and layered is decidedly rare and it easily reminds you that even on your cloudiest day, when it comes to weddings, all is good in the world. Designed by the lovely Joy de Vivre with flowers by...

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Classic romance, it never fails me. It's the one element that I am drawn to time and again. And though that classic can take many, many forms there are a few key details that seem to be woven into my long list of much loved affairs. A blushing Bride, a dress so pretty it hurts, reception details that are all at once fresh and beautifully timeless. And these details come at the hands of a team of wildly talented vendors including design by...

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Elizabeth Messina. Honestly, the intro could end there. It's all you really need to hear to know that this feature is going to be be-yond. That the images are going to be breathtaking works of art worthy of the most prestigious of art galleries. Am I gushing? Perhaps, but she's worthy of every word. And this shoot at the gorgeous Bacara Resort & Spa would be worthy of...

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We're celebrating all things Style Me Pretty today with a sneak peak at our brand new book and all of the amazingness that went into the stop-you-in-your-tracks cover shoot captured by the always fabulous Jose Villa.  A little touch of wedding heaven, if you will.  And since we've spent our entire day swooning over every.last.

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