How do you make sure your wedding is one to remember for years to come? With the perfect closing tune to finish off the evening of course! The experts at Elevated Pulse Productions are here to help with their top choices for a sweet finish to your special day – the hardest part now will be choosing just one! [dotted] THE SONG CHOICES "Ignition" by R. Kelly "Hold On, We're Going Home" by Drake...
If you are hiring a photographer for your wedding, you'll want to make a good investment out of it. Here are seven questions you need to ask potential photographers before the wedding. Anna Roussos Do you have a reference I can talk to? While many photographers have testimonials on their website, it's nice to physically receive some comments from couples who...
Some of my absolute favorite photos captured on a wedding day are those of the Bride and her gals getting ready the morning of. Well today Jessica Rice Photography is turning her lens to the Groom and his pals, and I have to say, the getting ready moments captured at...
We all know a ring on your left hand is the universal sign of being off the market. A close-up shot of the bling is the most popular way to announce, "WE'RE ENGAGED!" Have you ever wondered why? It's actually an interesting – and ancient – story. Katie Nicolle Ancient Beginnings The history of signifying a marital bond began with the Egyptians, who decided the round shape symbolized an eternal cycle. They wore a...
A classic and elegant pink wedding along the cliffs of Newport Beach – we'll never tire of them. And this beauty with its impressive blooms and adorable (seriously!) Flower Girls captured by Rebecca Yale Photography and...
From stunning floral applique to a plunging neckline and a capelet too, this Marchesa gown is the ultimate showstopper. And it fits perfectly with the grandeur of this Santa Ynez elopement inspiration hand-crafted by Tristan Needham, Moon Canyon and...
Whether you're an interior designer try to grow your biz or simply looking for home inspo for your next renovation or decor update, hashtags are a great way to stay in the design scene! We're sharing 10 of our favorites today, along with gorgeous scenes captured by Tessa Neustadt from a designer we adore, Amber Interiors.
Hi! I’m Mackenzie from Design Darling and I’m so excited to share all of our wedding events with you as a blogger bride for Style Me Pretty! I’ve previously shared our engagement pictures, my first makeup trial, little white dresses...
They may be subtle, but the stripes on this Hayley Paige gown are stunning. They give the classic silhouette a fun punch of pizazz and add in the pup, and...
Not all garages are created equal. Some house cars and tools and decades of knick knacks and others are beautifully transformed into the dreamiest of work spaces. If you are in the market for a garage rehab, take a page from Makin'It Lovely's book. With a little elbow grease and a penchant for wildly pretty decor, she revamped her old garage into a bright white showroom for her decor rental biz. And you know...
If you're looking for multicultural wedding inspiration, or if you and your other half are curious about how to blend to seemingly opposing styles, look no further. Today's wedding captured by Birds of a Feather Photo and...
According to surveys conducted by Fortune.com, the national average cost of a wedding in 2016 is $35, 329. We've probably all read post after post on ways to save money in your budget when planning a wedding, and a lot of them involve copious amounts of research, and heavily time and talent dependent DIY's. I'm here to help you...
Every beautiful detail from this Santa Monica wedding was deliberate... and beyond delightful. From the bouquet's brooch to the canned pepper favors, everything had a meaning and a purpose, and with Marisa Nicole Events managing it all, it's no surprise it was...
Do you prefer crashing waves or sweeping vineyards? How about a venue that boasts both? The appropriately named Catalina View Gardens set the stage for this insanely pretty alfresco wedding surrounded by the sea and the grapes. Planned by Esoteric Events, with blooms upon blooms by...
It seems that more and more couples are opting to wait before jetting off into honeymoon bliss. Although the tradition is still leaving the next morning, there are a ton of reasons why delaying the honeymoon can be beneficial. Kay English Photography IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MORE Whether you are paying for the wedding on your own...
Lush florals, gorgeous views and a beautiful bride twirling amongst it all. If you need an escape from your daily to do list, look no further than this gallery right here. Captured by Callie Manion, with flowers courtesy of Bare Root Flora, this styled shoot is simply stunning...
Now this, ladies and gents, is how to pull off a Gatsby theme. This beautiful pair held their special day at the always gorgeous Cromlix in Scotland – with its grand facade covered in ivy and perfectly appointed rooms, it was worthy of the glamorous fete. Add in the Bride's...
We've dished our fave drugstore beauty finds in the past, but there are always the splurges we absolutely cannot live without! It's all about balance, right? Today, I'm diving into five beauty buys I've personally used for years and swear by—worth every penny, promise. What are your tried and true beauty splurges? Re(Marc)able Foundation...
If you log on to Style Me Pretty with us on the daily, you get to be a virtual guest to sooo many gorgeous events (in your yoga pants). But what's more exciting than getting an invite to an actual wedding?! Wedding season might be winding down now, but those save-the-dates for next season's events will start to roll in soon. Take it from us and heed these five wedding guest blunders that you should never be caught doing. Assume a Plus One A wedding is a very personal event (and costly...
The Bride lives in NYC and the Groom in LA, yet somehow the make it work – so what better place to get away from it all and really cherish the oh-so-precious time they have together than Hawaii? Wendy Laurel captured their bright and tropical wedding with bohemian flair, from the Bride's loose waves and natural beauty look by...
