Do you know the way to a happy, cozy home office? Melissa Johnson of Best Friends for Frosting does and it all starts with a wall of blush pink gingham. Add to that classic white details and a pop of pineapple and you get the perfect space for working your buns off from the comfort of home. Take...
Dreaming of a wedding among the lavender fields of Provence? Well... wait one sec. We have some other ideas for you today! There is SO much more to Provence than lavender fields ~ equally lovely in all it's raw natural beauty. Searching for lavender fields should now just be one of the checkmarks on your destination wedding planning checklist! Tamara Gruner with...
I think it's safe to say most of the population has a slight to moderate phone addiction. It's usually the first thing we grab in the morning and the last thing we scroll through before bed (guilty as charged). Now add in work emails, group texts, facebook and instagram and breaking up with your phone seems downright impossible. To help ease the pain of cutting off cold-turkey, we've rounded up 5 simple ways to back off the phone addiction and truly be present. It's all about baby steps!
Paris is always a good idea; especially when peonies and a pink Marchesa gown are involved. All of that goodness is tucked inside this high fashion couples session captured by Sophie Kaye, with art direction by East Made Event Company, invitations by...
Riven Rock Ranch is a terrific new event venue nestled in the serene Texas Hill Country. Our vendor team set out to showcase this rustic spot in all it's country charm... with a little added feminine flair! Although this is a styled editorial shoot, it was as close to the real deal as you can get. Randa and Grant, have been married a little over a year now and their newlywed love was so apparent all day. By including a...
Confession time. We have met so many women who haven't loved their engagement rings and ended up either exchanging it or simply pretending that it was what they had always wanted for fear of hurting their soon-to-be. Enter: The Engagement Ring Discussion. Platinum Rings clockwise: Ritani, Brilliant Earth, Single Stone, Single Stone, Single Stone Having the...
First birthdays are a thing to be celebrated and so to is pizza. Combining the best ever food group with an Italian themed birthday, But First, Party! crafted the best shindig to celebrate numero uno. There's red gingham, a strong balloon game by Bonjour Fete, color palette approved florals by...
It all began the summer of 2003... Sounds like the perfect intro for a romance novel, right? And although Katy and Hunter's romance is a mere fifteen years old (about the age they were when they first fell in love!), their story, as well as their wedding day, is packed with personality and filled with so many delightful details. All captured to utter perfection by Lauren Fair Photography! Do read on... From the...
Looking back at my 200+ person wedding, I probably wouldn't change a thing. That said, seeing these exquisitely intimate weddings come across our desks, you can't help but long for the sweet simplicity that each so beautifully conveys. Where the handful of guests are spoiled rotten and the bride and groom have the luxury of quiet and laid back elegance. Such is the case with this absolutely breathtaking Grecian affair that...
From the Bride... Planning our wedding was the most fun, rewarding and exciting project I’ve worked on in my entire life. And now that it’s over, I miss it dearly! My advice for those planning? Cherish each and every moment! Because once it’s over, I guarantee you, you will want to relive it all. Even those minute decisions that took so much longer than they should have. I remember spending an entire Sunday analyzing ribbon length for the bouquets... yikes! A few pointers: #1 Fall in...
With the feel of a romantic European Garden and the inspiration of "Love Birds", this photo shoot is layered with florals by Max Owens Design, elegant styling and design by Veronica Rogers and more gorgeous images than could possibly fit in one little post all captured by ...
You know those wedding photographs that you see all over the internet? The ones from Pinterest or Insta that get shared and liked a million times, where the sun is setting just so, the dust of the day turns to sparkles and the romance and love and windswept perfection seems almost too flawless to be real? Well, guess what. It's probably not what you think. With timelines to manage and places to be and people to accommodate, those beautiful portraits usually don't come from the actual wedding day.
Y'all know how much we love everything Michael and Anna Costa Photography sends us! But when they share a two-weddings-in-one-day #EastMeetsWest celebration at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (previously known as the Fess Parker Doubletree) with us... well...
Y'all. This is the first wedding, in ten years, that I felt like the full gallery of photographs told the story FAR better than the post you are about to read. The precious first look, the adorable and clearly in love group of girls, the sunkissed portraits and the pure joy that pores out of every image is proof that happy girls and happy boys are the prettiest of people and make for an infinitely...
Whether you're Team Neutral or Team All Out Color, this home designed by Lori Paranjape has a little something for everyone. Buffalo check wallpaper, a vibrant green powder room and the lightest, brightest kitchen space are all on the agenda. Peak inside this Chicago burbs home captured by Aimee Mazzenga that is...
From Kelly Golia Events... If one phrase could sum up Abby and Garrett's charming Charleston wedding, it would be "sentimental joy" -- which is especially fitting because the bride's middle name happens to be Joy! Emotions were soft and sweet as memories of Abby's late mom were present throughout the day, and laughter could be heard in every corner of...
I believe that there are certain things in life that every couple should learn before they get married. How to properly make a bed. How to say you are sorry. How to always remember to put the toilet seat down. How to host a little dinner for friends, make an incredible dessert, whip up a meal in under 30 and how to really do breakfast in bed right. You know, the basics. So that is what we're sharing today. Those must-have moments that every couple should have in their arsenal. And we've...
When your mom is a celebrated cookbook author and the healthy eating chef behind Against All Grain, you can bet your birthday is going to include some seriously good eats. Think fresh fruit popsicles, the dreamiest charcuterie board and a gluten free cake. Also on the menu? A summery mix of first birthday details crafted by Charmed Events...
From the bride... From the beginning of planning our wedding day, my husband and I knew we wanted to get married on a vineyard in California's Central Coast. It holds a special place in my heart because my family and I visit the area every year in the Fall. The style, decor and feeling of our special day came quite naturally to us both because we knew we wanted it to be classic, simple yet elegant and intimate. After touring numerous vineyards, we decided...
My husband and I met in San Francisco. Despite having been at the same college, at the same time, it took thousands of miles to find each other. The way we met is a little scandalous - and I'll save that for another day - though I do believe that the magic of the city, with it's twinkling lights and rich culture, had everything to do with it. And this wedding - photographed to utter perfection by Sylvie Gil and...
