I am just going to start out by telling you that this wedding is awesome. So awesome, in fact, that I sort of just know that you'll be spending your entire Friday soaking in every last bit of lovely. I guess that's what happens when a beautiful planner bride (the amazing Shaw Events) teams up with Hazlitt Vintage Rentals, ...
There is no better way to start a meal than with a warm, cozy bowl of soup. This year I took the classic butternut squash soup and kicked it up a notch by adding granny smith apples, homemade croutons, and sage leaves. All easy additions that will have your guests asking for seconds, and possibly even thirds. For more goodies, head on over to my blog, Waiting on Martha! [dotted] Photography: ...
When a wedding starts off with a gown as gorgeous as this Vera Wang stunner, you just know the rest is going to be good. And let me just say that the gown is just the beginning of the pretty sitting in these lovely images from Ashley Biess Photography. It's pure Chicago perfection coordinated by LK Events, and the...
I am going to file this engagement session under "how I wished my life looked on a daily basis". It's absolute perfection from the tip of the bride-to-be's gorgeous ballerina bun to the fabulous team of vendors that teamed up for the shoot - including Verbena Floral Design, Jenn Sprinkle, Marquee Rents, and ...
This, my friends, is one wedding that is all about the glamour. A vintage-inspired glamour that is pretty much the most awesome thing I have ever seen. Think Jenny Packham meets sparkle-clad bridesmaids meets the always amazing city of New Orleans. And beyond all of the sophisticated details (thank you NOLA BASH and ...
This wedding is pure magic. A laid-back meets glamorous type of magic that is making me want to pack up my bags and set up shop right under those majestic oak trees. It's the kind of day that is innately beautiful, from the fabulous stylings of Belle of the Ball Events (they rock) to that beautiful bouquet from Virtu Floral and Event Design to...
Hello Color! If you need a little pick me up this morning, you've come to the right place. I mean, why have a single pop of color when you can have a rainbow of wonderful? And how perfect is the venue name - the Bold Colorful Life Inn? It all plays out absolutely beautifully in the images from Leah Fisher Photography below. Add some stunning florals from ...
When sumptuous and relaxed beauty collide, it ridiculously pretty, as you are about to find out. Fete Photography captured a wedding that was both lavish and grande, but boasted a vibe that was nothing short of welcoming and happy, and it's pretty much the best thing ever. And really, do I even have to mention the flower girl? I die. From the...
Most people would tell you that rain and slush is a wedding day no-no. But those people probably haven't seen a bad-weather-turned-crazy-romantic day like this. It's what happens when a glowing mama-to-be bride and her love tie the knot amongst the Australian countryside, with some showers and rubber rain boots thrown into the mix. Bentinmarcs Photography filled...
As the newest Style Me Pretty Living contributor, I thought I'd start with a full Thanksgiving spread, just for you! But before we get to the goods (they're coming, I promise), I wanted to share a couple of recipes that really made our event shine. My husband and I started brining and smoking our turkey on the Big Green Egg 2 years ago, and we'll never go back. The brine, while an extra step, is a complete game...
I love the rain. Like love, love, love the rain. It's refreshing, romantic and cozy... and when it comes to Big Day celebrations, in my world, the more rain the better. So the little downpour that occurred mid-ceremony in this sweet St. Augustine affair? Pretty much perfect, and the kind of unexpected surprise that makes this day truly unique. See so much more captured by Laura Yang in the...
Everything about this wedding at Martha Clara Vineyards from W Studios New York makes me beyond happy. It put permanent grin on my face the minute I opened it, and what's better than that on a Friday morning? With a picture perfect palette, lovely florals from Moments in Time and love-filled...
I'll be the first to admit that I don't have a whole lot of "boho" in my day-to-day wardrobe. BUT that doesn't mean I don't drool over those stylish brides and 'maids who totally pull it off. The perfect example? This California wedding styled to T by Davia Lee Events. It's full of that flowy, free-spirited soul that makes me want to trade in all my preppy stripes for a maxi skirt, stat! ...
Paris is always a good idea; especially when contemplating where in the world to hold your destination wedding. Romance is woven into the very fiber of the city and Mademoiselle Fiona has captured that je t'aime fervor in the most beautiful way. Her images make the details designed by Mon Plus Beau Jour sparkle extra bright. And the film captured by ...
My stomach is already growling with thoughts of turkey & dressing this November. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite time of year, not only for the gathering of family and friends but also for the fun ways you can layer up your wardrobe. I tend to steer on the more casual side of dressing for Thanksgiving but even if it means just adding a piece of bling, there should always be a bit of flair incorporated into...
We all know that wedding planning + inspiration gathering has come a long way from ripping pages out of bridal magazines! In today's digital age, couples gather ideas everywhere from blogs to Pinterest, and thanks to Kumbuya, the social commerce platform allowing people to build communities around common interests, the...
If there is something more beautiful than a bride on her wedding day, I've never come across it in my 26 years. The joy and elation surrounding her every move is the absolute best and it's the reason I spend my day in the happiest of tears. This wedding from Scott Piner Photography features one of the most stunning brides I've ever seen and her wedding day is a reflection of that. Everything from ...
You know what I love? A couple that doesn't take themselves too seriously. Just like these two love bugs who planned a wedding with equal parts elegance and spunk. They asked Mark Brooke Photography to capture their very special day with JL Designs behind the styling and blooms. I'm sort of obsessed with every last bit, which is why I'll be swooning this modern LA affair...
We've had the pleasure at peeking behind the scenes of a few of our favourite independent artists in the past, but none have quite sucked me in like Momental Design's. Her studio is overflowing with pretty petals of the handmade variety, and I couldn't be more in love. Captured by With Love and Embers, there's...
I've professed my love for Australian weddings a time or two on this little ol'blog, but how could I not when we get to feature weddings like this one from Kellie Blinco Photography? Filled with gorgeous light and perfectly placed details, it's impossible to not be in love with every image sitting in this gallery.
