Envisioning a wedding that’s sophisticated while still maintaining a laid-back feel? You’ll want to keep scrolling for this one. There’s the bridesmaids open-back BCBG dresses, beautiful blooms from Designs by Jeremiah, and the Bride’s stunning Allure gown, and of course, dancing the night away to JJ’s Band.  Photo duo Amy & Jordan captured some stunning moments from the day. See more here!

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Photography: Amy & Jordan Photography | Floral Design: Designs By Jeremiah | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal | Bride's Shoes: Betsey Johnson | Bridesmaids Dresses: BCBGMAXAZRIA | Makeup: Victoria Zipprich | Hair: Courtney Hope Poirier | Band: The JJ's Band | Ceremony & Reception: McCormick Ranch Golf Club | Coordinatior/Planner: Francine Kades | Dessert: Morsels By Marita Benjamin | Dress Shop: Lillian Lottie Couture | Groom & Groomsmen's Attire: Celebrity Tux And Tails | Paper Products: Paper Crazy

Wedding gowns are a work of art to me. Intricate and exquisite, they are one of the most important pieces of clothing you’ll ever wear. So when we had the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look at how Chaviano Couture brings their visions to life, we obviously jumped. Captured beautifully by Exquisitrie By Kelly Sauer, this gallery is sure to leave you in awe.

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This shoot, titled “Sew In Love” before it ever came into being, was a dream that Annette Thurmon and Carlee Sizemore had to tell the story of a custom wedding dress from behind the scenes. Their vision brought a fantastic creative team together last August to capture their inspiration for their brides. The shoot brought lace and vintage and tulle together with Carlee’s exquisite styling, Amy Osaba’s fantastic florals, and an amazing European vibe at the private residence that hosted the shoot. The shoot carries a bit of whimsy, a bit of fun, a dash of drama, and a whole lot of unparallelled pretty for the bride who is looking for inspiration for her own wedding.

Photography: Exquisitrie By Kelly Sauer | Hair & Makeup: Brielle Brenner Of Blue Bird Artistry | Accessories: Carlee Sizemore | Floral Styling: Amy Osaba | Models: Vivian Byrd & Lauren Thomas | Private Residence: None | Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic | Set Styling: Carlee Sizemore | Veil: Chaviano Couture | Vintage Rentals: Blue Eyed Yonder | Wedding Gowns: Chaviano Couture

I think we can all agree that autumn in Vermont is unequivocally beautiful, right? Basically, the perfect backdrop for perfectly rustic, laid-back New England nuptials. Think warm hued flowers from Ellen Synder Design, maple cupcakes from Mix Cupcakerie, family farms, and a bottle of Harpoon or Long Trail in hand. Christian Arthur Photography was there to capture the day. See it all here!

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From the Bride… Our wedding was set on the property of Tyson’s great aunt’s home adjacent to Billings Farm and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park in Woodstock, VT, four generations of his family have called this town home (and the his parents were married on the property affectionately called “The Yellow House” in 1983). Fiddleheads, button stems, browns and tans highlighted by the beautiful golden and orange hues of Vermont foliage all came together for our wedding day in September. It was Vermont in every way from the mason jars to the fall colors and Harpoon and Long Trail ales — even one of the cupcakes was maple flavored.

The ceremony was outside in the gardens surrounded by a white picket fence under a lovely archway. Everyone stood around with a drink in hand to watch (to keep it fun and casual). We also danced/walked in together to Mmmm Bop, a favorite song of ours. The cocktail hour with lawn games (and Colgate baggo boards representing our alma mater!) was also outside on the banks of the Ottauquechee River and the stations-style dinner was served under a tent. We also wanted to represent our casual style and therefore, had a cocktail-style stations dinner (no assigned seating, various tables of different sizes and configurations spread amongst the tent) so we could maximize the socializing, noshing, drinking and dancing, and spend more time hanging out with the people we care about! It was great fun and was definitely an inspiration for us!

The location was an easy choice with the Seely family history surrounding us and beautiful customizable location. We loved the walkable community (especially as a PhD candidate in planning and public policy) and really wanted everyone to walk as many places as possible throughout the weekend, so it made Woodstock a great fit (people walked to the rehearsal, wedding, after party, golf, hotels). We also love the charming town near where we lived together after college at Colgate and near our graduate school of Dartmouth. In addition to Tyson’s parents, several of Tyson’s aunts and uncles have also been married there along with cousins, so the property has many memories. We also wanted to be married in a state where we, our friends, and our family, are all afforded the same rights to marry whomever we choose.

The bridesmaids wore brown dresses of their own choosing and the groomsmen wore different brown ties, navy blazers and khakis (also of their own choosing) to give the look a cohesive but not cookie-cutter feel. The florals had button stems and faux fiddleheads my sister made which were unique, funky, and fun and the florist did an incredible job working them into her design. The buttons and fiddleheads are now in a vase in our home. They complimented the hand-made card box my mother made with burlap and lace. The centerpieces, also made by sister, were sticks tied with gems in vases of water with floating candles on top and gave a rustic Vermont feel in addition to beautiful additional light in and around the tent. We served drinks from mason jars to give the event a rustic vibe and the linens were beige to allow the beautiful foliage to stand out. The cupcakes and stations were set on rustic pieces of wood and birch logs to add to the feel. Wooden handmade signs (by Tyson) were placed around the property to direct people. The platform we got married on was made from Advantech Wood (a JM Huber product, of which Tyson is a 5th generation family member of the private owned-family company) and was handmade by Tyson’s dad with the words “Lifetime Guarantee” from the wood left unpainted for us to stand on. We used “I do” and “me too” forks and wore “just married” sunglasses after the ceremony and in Colgate University tradition, the last song of the night was “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra.

Photography: Christian Arthur | Coordination: LoV Weddings | Floral Design: Ellen Snyder Design | Flowers: Ellen Snyder Design | Cupcakes: Mix Cupcakerie | Brides Shoes: Steve Madden | Rings: A Jaffe Designs | Catering: Spice Of Life | Makeup: First Impressions | Hair: Zuris | Band: UpTown Celebration | Band: UpTown Celebration | Accomodations & Golf: The Woodstock Inn | After Party: Bentley's | Brides Apparel: Ann Taylor | Brunch Catering: Woodstock Farmer's Market | Groom's Apparel: Bonobos | Groom's Aunt's Home: The Yellow House | Grooms Shoes: Cole Haan | Hair Piece: Danforth Pewter | Jewlery: J.Crew | Makeup And Nails: First Impressions | Rehearsal Dinner: Pi Brick Oven Trattoria | Tent And Rentals: Rain Or Shine | Wedding Platform: Advantech

Give me a classic soiree doused in blush pink and you’ll have one happy wedding blogger on your hands. Said wedding? This candlelit beauty from Heather Cook Elliott. With so many family legacies layered in, including the Bride sewing pieces of family members’ wedding dresses into her own and wearing her Groom’s Grandmother’s Tiffany earrings, this gallery is overflowing with traditional elegance at it’s best.

From Heather Cook Elliott… Oh where to start. As I look back on Katelyn and John’s wedding day I am flooded with adjectives – elegant, romantic, classic, traditional, sweet, lovely – and yet none of them seems quite enough. Their wedding day was the complete, real deal package, the kind of wedding day that manages to be perfectly beautiful but feels easy, wonderfully traditional but still fun. It starts with Lake Forest, a little seemingly magical place 30 miles north of Chicago where small town luxuries include great beaches, boutique shopping and an elegant family oriented Club called Onwentsia. With majestic willows on its golf course and century old brick architecture to boast of, Onwentsia is the place where John’s parents celebrated their wedding and where John played as a kid. Its close to his family home and close to his heart, and now its close to Katelyn’s too.

So many family details were incorporated into the day it was easy to see that though it all came together as uber-stylish and very “pinnable”, their day was honestly about celebrating their family legacies. John wore his grandfather’s tux studs, Katie his grandmother’s Tiffany earrings; Katie sewed fabric from family wedding dresses embroidered with wedding dates into her own dress and she wore a now-heirloom veil that other women in her family have worn. They said I Do at John’s family church and celebrated at Onwentsia, riding to and fro in a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Sedan restored by Katie’s late Grandpa Robert as a replica of his first car. Katie’s dad hauled the burgundy stunner from her hometown in Indiana and all the men in her family decorated “Old Bob” on the day of the wedding, a stunning tribute to tradition and family that I adored. The pictures say more than my words can ever hope to, so without further ado, enjoy a peek into Katelyn’s & John’s stunningly beautiful wedding day.

Photography: Heather Cook Elliott Photography | Florist: McNamara Florist | Reception Venue: Onwentsia Club | Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Hair: The Salon, LTD | Band: Shout Out | Groomsmen's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Bridal Shop (Dress & Veil): Nancy's Bridal Boutique | Bride's Dress: Casablanca | Bride's Earrings: Tiffany & Co. | Bride's Hairpiece: Nancy's Bridal Boutique | Cake & Sweets: Three Tarts Bakery | Custom Logo And Decor: McNamara Florist | Groom's Tuxedo: Brooks Brothers | Paper: Ghega Scolari With Cartabella | Robes: Natori

At first glance, this shoot might look like your typical English garden inspiration. But take a closer look and you’ll see an east-meets-west approach with a subtle Asian flair. Euphoric Flowers, Pocketful of Dreams, Cakes By Krishanthi along with a whole team of talent crafted up the pretty and Weddings By Nicola and Glen photographed the gallery you simply can’t afford to miss.

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From Weddings By Nicola and Glen…We recently photographed a wedding inspiration shoot at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, one of the most famous luxury hotels in Britain renown for its 2 Michelin star food and idyllic countryside setting. The overall concept was Fusion – Where East Meets West and was designed, styled and co-ordinated by Vicki & Michelle of event design house Pocketful of Dreams.

From Michelle of Pocketful of Dreams… Inspired by the stunning Japanese Tea Gardens at the venue, we worked from a back story of a stylish British couple who had been heavily influenced by their travels to the Orient and set out to create a look that had an elegant feel with stylish and thoughtful touches across all the décor and details, subtly and creatively portraying that Far East influence. We worked with a rich, warm colour palette of burgundy, wine, soft pinks and peach with a grounding base of oyster silk, all offset by plenty of leafy greens. Brass and antique gold tones were then added to establish a luxe/old world feel that emulated a refined luxury.

Photography: Weddings by Nicola & Glen | Floral Design: Euphoric Flowers | Venue: Belmond Le Manoir | Bridal Dresses & Accessories: Kate Halfpenny | Cakes & Sweet Treats: Cakes by Krishanthi | Decor Items: Farley Prop Hire | Decor Items: Amara | Decor Items: Brollies Galore | Design Concept & Styling: Pocketful Of Dreams | Furniture: Vintage Style Hire | Groom’s Outfit: October House | Make-up & Hair: Kirsty Fraser For Claire Hanson | Paper Goods: Gemma Milly

A hint of whimsy, a little spice, and a table full of the most delicious eats you ever did see. This bohemian inspired garden party is hitting the mark in all the right places. Jenni Kayne, popular fashion designer, teamed up with Eye Swoon and the results are loveliness embodied. With photos from Yayo Ahumanda, there’s a whole gallery that’s simply overloaded with more!

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Folding tables were draped with a custom Rachel Craven flax linen tablecloth with gold stitching down the center, accented with a yellow washed linen tablecloth from Terrain on top. Bentwood chairs with white painted feet from Yeah! Rentals surrounded each table.

Variopinte enamel plates and bowls in white and mint and Jenni’s favorite mismatched antique flatware graced the table Liberty Print napkins, that we made using the fabric from the Jenni Kayne Pre-Fall Collection, added the perfect floral element.

One Kings Lane elements were also used on the table, including Villeroy & Boch glassware and Pinched Glass Decanters. Stemless Spanish wine glasses from Jenni Kayne Home in Montecito was always used.

On the serving table, several terracotta water pitchers from Bitters Co., and two rustic Best Before Baskets, to hold the silverware, were displayed.

Donned with floral wristlets, the guest list included Jessica de Ruiter, Lawren Howell, Liseanne Frankfurt, Nicole Simone, Kristen Caissie, Barrett Prendergast, and Shiva Rose, who’s calm and quiet backyard created the perfect setting for the luncheon.

Floral arrangements were created by Kristen of Moon Canyon Design, who made perfectly-themed centerpieces complete with wild blueberry, cafe au lait dahlias, white ball dahlias, astilbe, scabiosa, chocolate cosmos, sunflowers, blushing bride protea, peonies, and hosta leaves, with a low stone compote for the vessel.

Peonies, astilbe, and dahlias were displayed on the serving table inside vintage glass Belgian jars and on the serving table, placed bundles of variegated hydrangea in a Wicker Pool Basket from One Kings Lane.

The meal, by Barrett from Valleybrink Road contained perfectly seasonal elements including Farmers Market Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, savory Avocado Toast with Watermelon Radish and Chive, and for dessert, a scrumptious Nectarine, Peach, and Blueberry Crisp.

Photography: Yayo Ahumanda | Event Design: Jenni Kayne | Event Design: Eye Swoon | Baskets: Best Before Baskets | Bowls And Plates: Variopinte Bowls And Plates In White And Mist | Chairs: YEAH! Rentals | Decanturs: One Kings Lane | Floral Arrangements: Valleybrink Road | Glassware: One Kings Lane | Ivory Tablecloth: Custom Rachel Craven Tablecloth | Meal: Valleybrink Road | Napkins: Jenni Kayne Liberty Print Napkins | Water Pitchers: Terracotta Water Pitchers From Biters Co. | Wicker Basket: One Kings Lane | Yellow Tablecloth: Terrain at Styers

This gorgeous day hits all of my wedding sweet spots.  The perfect combo of laid-back and totally elegant, it’s a breathtaking Hudson Valley setting mix and mingling with lush florals from Pola Rebisz, crazy gorgeous colors and an 80’s cover band dance party.  Did someone say Journey?  Yes, please.  See it all captured beautifully by Raquel Reis in the full gallery.

From The Bride… As long-time city residents (I’m from NYC and Mat’s from London), we wanted to venture outside our usual stomping grounds for our wedding celebration. The majestic setting of Onteora Mountain House was exactly what we were looking for — not too far to travel for our NY area friends and family, but distinctly non-urban and, frankly, breathtaking. It was more of a trek for our UK based guests, but we knew that they would appreciate having an excuse to get off the beaten tourist track to experience the natural beauty of the Catskills.

We wanted the ceremony to express our personalities, so we didn’t pay too much attention to the conventions of traditional wedding ceremonies. I walked down the aisle to an 80’s classic — Yaz’s “Only You”. One of Mat’s oldest friends officiated (so there was lots of humor), and Mat’s sister sang Elton John’s “Your Song”, accompanied by my brother on keyboard.

The weather held out long enough for our ceremony and cocktail hour to take place outdoors, but drizzle set in shortly after we moved into the rustic pavilion for our party, which — if anything — made the warmth of the barn-like interior even cozier and more welcoming. We partied like it was 1999 to an 80’s cover band, closing out the night with a group-rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin'”. It was an amazing night.

DIY Elements… A friend of ours helped us design our wedding invitations, which we letterpressed ourselves at The Arm in Brooklyn. I also (painstakingly!) handmade the escort cards by embossing our guests’ names on different colored paint chips, and packaged our party favors in mini-brown paper bags.

Photography: Raquel Reis | Videography: Yasuaki Nakajima | Florist: Pola Rebisz | Wedding Gown: Birnbaum and Bullock | Bridesmaid's Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: Blue Mountain Bistro | Graphic Design: Sarah Clingman Perla | Manor: Onteora Mountain House

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You know what every Thursday evening needs?  A little dose of adorable.  Any by “a little dose,” I mean a full-fledged attack of cuteness, courtesy of some of our favorite furry friends from weddings past.  Think dapper pups in bow ties, cuddly kittens and horses dressed to perfection (seriously).  It’s a smile-inducing fur fest and the heartwarming begins in one, two, three…

Our Favorite Furry Friends

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Our Favorite Furry Friends

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My favorite part of these weddings are the back-stories. Like this pair who, in a very poignant move, decided to marry in the same church as the Bride’s parents and even snapped a photo in the place her father proposed to her mother. Take all that sentimental weight, add your closest friends and family and you have yourself one heartfelt affair. Just take a look at Matthew Land’s photos of the day!

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Photography: Matthew Land Studios | Floral Design: Merrymount | Cakes: Alanna Rogers | St Michael's Anglican Church, Vaucluse: Church

Darlings, Brumley & Wells is bringing us so much pretty today that it hurts. When they sent over their recent shoot with SIBO Designs breathtaking veils and hairpieces, I literally gasped. It’s that gorg. Paired with the dreamiest dress designs from Patrick Casey and set on the awe-inspiring streets of Tuscany, I want to live in this gallery forever.

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From Brumley & Wells… We photographed this editorial collection for SIBO designs in Tuscany Italy to showcase her 2014 collection. We were able to secure the perfect venues, one in an abandoned abbey near Sienna, and the other at a prominent winery in Chianti. It was such a dream, and we couldn’t have sake for a better team of professionals working alongside us to create such a gorgeous collection.

Photography: Brumley & Wells | Styling: Style Serendipity | Hair & Makeup: Giulia Cresci | Dress Design: Patrick Casey | Hairpieces & Veils: SIBO Designs | Model: Deborah Schoutema

This is basically my dream. A light-filled, gorgeous-fest captured in a way that makes every image frame-worthy?  It honestly doesn’t get prettier than this elopement shoot from Something Gold Photography. With stunning styling by Ever Something, every detail sitting in this gallery is pure photo shoot perfection, and you can see it all here.

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When we arrived to scope out the venue, my breath was taken away when I looked over the edge of the rooftop at the vast openness that lay before us. We loved this location because it seemed not to define a specific place, but to let the imagination decide the couple’s elopement destination.

Katie and Taylor brought our vision to life, creating the scene for an intimate and emotional elopement. I was honored when other amazing vendors came on board to help execute this shoot. From the beautiful furniture by Mood Party Rentals to the gorgeous invitations by Marisa Woolever, this shoot became an inspiring collaboration and was a joy to photograph!

Ever Something ….We started with the simplicity of overflowing eucalyptus and interesting stones. Paired with the white sweet peas and lavender the Eucalyptus created a natural theme to our table-scape. The linen runner was used to soften the bold look of the farmhouse table. We used textured plates with a polka dot napkin, mismatched silverware, and stunning glassware. The bridal bouquet was wild and unruly featuring a large airplant, anemones, dahlias, ranunculus, sweet peas, and sprigs of lavender tied together with velvet ribbon. The dress was the perfect color and texture next to her flowers and bold necklace. The dessert table made an elegant statement next to the simple concrete surrounding which held a variety of desserts such as berry pie, cream puffs, and cupcakes. We used glass bottles of all sizes holding single stems, a large potted succulent, and a glass box of stones to style. All of these elements combined created such a soft and elegant gathering for the bride and groom and their close friends.

Photography: Something Gold Photography, LLC | Videographer: Molly Thompson Visuals | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Hair And Makeup: Blo. | Dishes: West Elm | Elopement Venue: Oklahoma City Museum Of Art | Envelope: The Postman's Knock | Grooms Lapel: Two Guys Bow Ties | Invitation Designer: Marisa Woolever With Good Measure Creative | Purple Ice Cream Bowls: Anthropologie | Rentals: Mood Party Rentals | Stylists And Floral Designers: Ever Something | Table Number And Calligraphy Chalk Sign: June Bride Lettering | Violinist: Laura Naturally

There are wedding tents and then there are stunning masterpieces of drapery under which the prettiest al fresco weddings occur. This Ojai affair photographed by Michael Costa most certainly falls under the latter. And it comes baring floral gifts by Flowerwild and the most elegant details crafted by Jill La Fleur. Have a look at the full gallery and tell me you haven’t seen a more gorgeous tent. Am I right?

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Photography: MICHAEL + ANNA COSTA PHOTOGRAPHY | Event Planning: La Fleur Weddings & Events | Floral Design: Kate Holt Creative | Wedding Dress: JLM Couture, Inc | Invitations: Dauphine Press | Ceremony Venue: Ojai Valley Inn | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Rings: Aa Jewelry Box | Bridesmaids Dresses: Swoon | Lighting: Barker Decor Service | Groomsmen Attire: Tommy Hilfiger | Officiant: Pastor Low Norris | Assistant Coordinator: Amanda Masson | Bride's Hair: Kristine Norris | Bride's Reception Dress: Erin Fetherston | Bridesmaids Jewelry: Dara Ettinger | Decor: Casa de Perrin | Dog's Bowtie: Silly Buddy | Groom's Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction | Hair & Make-Up: TEAM Hair and Makeup | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Music: At Your Side Planning | Music: Anthony Ybarra | Reception Dress Belt: The White Dress | Rentals: Nicole Classic Party Rentals

It has officially been 3 months, 1 week and 2 days since my last trip – not that I’m counting. And though that is basically nothing in the grand scheme of things, it feels like eons for a travel nut like myself. So putting together this Lake Como mini-guide with Claire Graham has been a massive tease! It certainly doesn’t help when the place is this dreamy. So let’s pretend we’re all there alongside her.

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WHERE TO EAT: Trafforia San Ciacomo. A small restaurant that we found in the back streets, it had amazing service and delicious food. Arrive there early though as it gets very busy with people happy to queue for a table!
WHAT TO EAT: Lets face it, what isn’t good to eat in Italy!? So it goes without saying – any pasta dish, pizza, fish and one of my favourites a caprese salad.
MUST SEE: There really is lots to see, so I would recommend getting a boat pass and jumping from one town to another!
WHERE TO STAY: We stayed at the amazing 5 star Grand Hotel Villa Servelloni in Bellagio. The service was outstanding and the staff were so friendly. The hotel sits on the lake so along with its pretty gardens it offers beautiful views.
WHAT TO WEAR: We mostly dressed smart/casual day and evening. It gets very hot though, so make sure you pack your shorts, skirt or dress!
MUSN’T MISS: You can book a boat journey from Bellagio to Como, its a two hour journey but you get to see all the pretty towns along Lake Como. Alternatively you could stay in Bellagio and visit the Giardini Di Villa Melzi. It has beautiful gardens, botanical path and lots of historical and interesting sculptures.

Photography: Claire Graham

Truth be told, I still wear my Plum Pretty Sugar robe that I got ready in the morning of my big day. Needless to say, I’m a huge fan. So when I laid eyes on their brand-new summer/early fall 2014 collection that’s full of new styles and patterns perfect for getting ready, honeymoon and everyday, let’s just say it was a swoon fest!

With gorgeous new styles that are perfect for everyday + everything, this Plum Pretty Sugar collection has it all! When getting ready for the big day, I’m loving the collared, button-down Boyfriend Shirts, Tiered Maxi Dress (with removable spaghetti straps!) Maxi Robe and Jumpsuit. Perfect for the honeymoon (and for ever after!), I can’t get enough of the Petal Shorts + Crop Top, Playsuit, Side-Tie Pant and Cross Back Dress. Shown in some fabulous tried + true patterns as well as some newbies, Plum Pretty Sugar has flirty, feminine and fabulous down to a science!

To see the full collection + to start your shopping cart, head over here! And to top it all off, we’ve got a fabulous giveaway for our SMP readers!

The Prize: A lucky reader will win a set of three tiered maxi dresses! (value of $204)

To Enter: Head over to Plum Pretty Sugar’s site and take a look around. Then come back over here and comment on this post with the name of your favorite piece in the new collection!

To Win: One winner will be selected at random and announced on the WIUP on Friday, August 1, 2014.

Terms & Conditions: Can all be found right here.  Good luck my dears! xoxo

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Photography: Marisa Holmes | Hair + Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy

This morning, we got to know this sweet and witty Bride and Groom in their amusing engagement film from Peter Ferriero. And we loved every second. So we couldn’t help but crave a little more of their cuteness, and without hesitation, we just had to share their amazing wedding film. Press play below for so much more love and laughter!

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From Peter Ferriero… Nicole and Brian are two really amazing people. Their Portrait Film was filled with so much laughter. Brian is a Stand-Up Comic and actor. But, by did Nicole deliver some great stuff as well. However, on their wedding day they were filled with so much love and emotion. That the laughter was secondary to the wonderful connection these two have. Nicole got ready at this awesome space in Brooklyn rented off of airbnb.com. Everything else was held in Brooklyn’s Green Building.

Photography: Raquel Reis | Flowers: Violet and Verde | Catering: Mexicue Food Truck | Make Up: Celeste Loft | DJ: 74 Events | Cocktail Hour: Cobblestone Catering | Dessert Table: Magnolia Bakery | Hall: The Green Building | PF Films: PF Films | Photo Booth: Magnolia Photo Booth Co. | Rentals: Broadway Party Rentals | Rented House: 185 13th Street Apt 4B, Brooklyn, NY 11215

What would summer be without a great beach party or, in this instance, a pretty seaside wedding? Crafted by The Little Things, Sweet Annie Floral Design, and imagery by Ruth Eileen, this inspiration pulls the essence of the West Coast and the East Coast and blends them into a nautical meets whimsical affair by the sea. It’s a land where lobsta dinners and floral laden bicycles go hand in hand.

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From Ruth Eileen Photography…The theme for this shoot was “New England Nautical meets West Coast Whimsical,” and the idea behind it was to take a classic New England fete and infuse it with some west coast flair! We envisioned our couple eloping and celebrating with a simple but stellar reception a deux, one that they could pull off themselves without too much effort. We began by brainstorming which New England elements we’d include: a lobster bake, nautical rope, the groom in a preppy bowtie, oysters and anchors, and some classic New England florals: coral charm peonies, anemones, and hydrangea. Then, we decided on our West Coast elements: a bohemian-style pallet table, air plants, ferns, and (of course!) a custom beach cruiser! With the vision in mind and design plan in place, we assembled an amazing team of collaborators who really took to the vision and brought this shoot to life! Anna and Caitlin from Paper Moss designed custom menus, elopement announcements, and drink stirrers to commemorate the day. Bethany and Sean from Shindig events provided individual lobster bake pots (and New England clam chowder served in mini mason jars!), Katie from Sweet Annie Floral Design created the stunning bouquet and centerpiece, and stuffed the groom’s pocket with looser, fresh florals for a fun twist on a boutonniere. Shara from Chickadee Hill Cakes designed the beautiful cakes, and our bride Shayna, in her stunning BHLDN gown, was made beautiful by Tara ad TADA Makeup and outfitted with a nautical Porcelain and Stone handmade porcelain and gold chain-link necklace. Laura from Laura Hooper Calligraphy so beautifully penned this JFK quote onto our piece of navy blue Irish linen: “All of us have, in our veins, the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean and therefore, we all have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or watch it, we are going back from whence we came.” Our couple rode off into the sunset on their beach cruiser that Alexis from The Little Things scooped off of Craigslist and customized in white and gold for the shoot. Alexis and Katie wired florals to the cruiser’s spokes (and learned a lesson in patience along the way!), and Katie filled the basket to the brim with the most beautiful flowers. Ruthie from Ruth Eileen Photography captured the day perfectly, and on film, to boot!

Photography: Ruth Eileen Photography | Event Design: The Little Things | Floral Design: Sweet Annie Floral Design | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Cake: Chickadee Hill Cakes | Invitations: Paper Moss | Jewelry: Porcelain And Stone | Catering: Shindig Events | Calligraphy: Laura Hooper Calligraphy | Venue: Beach | Hair & Make Up: Tada Makeup

Though I could kiss the inventors of Pinterest square on the lips, at times I can’t help but find the selection of interior inspiration overwhelming. It’s become more and more difficult to stand apart in a crowd. So with that in mind, I’ve pulled together a collection of 10 clever coffee table alternatives that are sure to make your living room sing!

10 Creative Coffee Table Alternatives

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10 Creative Coffee Table Alternatives

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This shoot is my everything.  It’s crazy gorgeous stylings coordinated by SmittenKiss meets the yummiest of treats from The Sweet Event meets ones of the most stunning bouquets you will ever lay your eyes upon from Vo Floral Design (seriously).  Throw in the softest of blush and pink hues and it’s basically the epitome of pretty.  See it all captured beautifully by Avec L’amour Photography right here.

From Avec L’amour Photography… Nestled in the hills of Los Altos, California are fields of lush greenery and a landmark filled with history and education. This place is called Hidden Villa. It’s enough to be an isolated wilderness with farm life but not isolated enough to be far away from civilian life. I had the honor of coordinating this “Pretty in Pink” shoot of which was the collaboration of several talented souls. As wedding connoisseurs, we were inspired by the freshness of spring blossoms and its beauty of new life. As the design process took place, it unraveled into something quite breathtaking.

As the 5pm sunlight peeked through the branches, it set the perfect lighting for our evening shoot. Our bride was dressed in Clare La Faye; we couldn’t have picked a more perfect setting for this beautiful gown. Her designs represent our favorite old Hollywood glamour with the softest edge one can imagine. As she stood in the olive orchard, her hand swiftly moved past the floral arrangements that were strategically placed on the table. Tea time and strawberry macarons were on the menu. The design was magnificent. The florals, the ribbons blowing in the warm breeze, and the sweet smell of salted caramelized treats from Sweet Events softened the rustic hardware.

As Avec L’amour snapped away, we could hear the roosters bellowing their cluck; we all couldn’t help but be captivated at how perfect everything was. As the evening wore on, we were sure that something delightful and charming was just created. This is exactly what happens when you have the right minds working together to build a picturesque moment. Some moments you take right in, and that is what happened with “Pretty in Pink”.

Photography: Avec Lamour Photography | Event Coordination: Smitten Kiss | Floral Design: Vo Floral Design | Wedding Gown: Claire La Faye | Calligraphy: Smitten Kiss | Bridal Accessories: Hannabella Designs | Cake And Desserts: The Sweet Event | Hair And Make Up Artist: Cali Nguyen | Location: Private Orchard | Model: Kayla Marie Cromer | Paper Goods: Sir Speedy Sunnyvale | Vintage Rentals: Lost And Found Vintage Rentals

What happens when two of London’s most dapper gentlemen come back for a Seattle wedding celebration? Crazy good things, my friends – just you wait. From the modern, sleek setting of Olympic Sculpture Park  to the fabulously designed reception by Aria Style, this wedding is one perfect moment after another, and Catherine Abegg captured it all right here.

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From Catherine Abegg… Sean & Tracy met in Seattle about twelve years ago, and have since traveled the globe together before settling down in London…but it seemed natural to have their wedding ceremony in the city where they met surrounded by old friends, new friends, international friends, family from close & family from far.

They essentially celebrated every day that they were in town, including a gay bar hop through Capitol Hill, a glamorously casual rehearsal dinner at Escala in downtown Seattle, and then the main event at Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park, that was absolutely posh & downright fabulous. This being the first year that Washingtonians could officially be married in our state, besides all of the glitz & glam of this wedding, there was so much love & just so much celebration that you could feel it pulsing all weekend long.

Photography: Catherine Abegg | Event & Floral Design: Aria Style | Cakes: Cake Envy | Stationery: Heritage Stationary | Ceremony Venue: Olympic Sculpture Park | Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo | Shoes: Lanvin | Rings: Tiffany & Co. | Catering: Taste | Suit: Cad And The Dandy | Tuxedo: Maison Martin Margiela | Event Planning & Catering: Steve Gordon/Huntley Allen | Food Truck: The Contigo Food Truck | Glasses: Cutler Gross Of London | Grooming: Nordstrom | Ice Cream Truck: The Parfait Ice Cream Truck | Photo Booth: 321 Foto | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: The Escala | Tie & Squares: Stefano Ricci | Velvet Slippers: Dolce & Gabbana | Wedding Suit: Bespoke Martin Margiela

The mountains you’re about to see don’t look real, but I promise they are! (See: Emerald Lake Lodge) To match the scenery, every detail is equally vivid and stunning from the yellow bridesmaid dresses the the bold bouquets from Willow Flower Company. Not mention, the Paebaek Ceremony looks beautiful, fun, and moving to boot. Just take a look at Orange Girl’s photographs of the day!

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Autumn’s favorite memory was a minor wardrobe malfunction as she rounded the corner to walk down the aisle. The emotions started to build as soon as she saw her parents, and as she took her Dad’s arm to walk down the aisle she could already feel her eyes starting to well up. When she turned the corner, her train (or as she called it, her tail) got caught on the fence at the edge of the patio. The snag stopped her dead in her tracks, and she couldn’t help but smile. The incident helped ease her emotions, and the rest of the ceremony was full of big smiles and happy tears.

Advice for those planning a wedding now:
Wedding planning can be a difficult and stressful process. Try to remember that you’re both going through a lot, and be supportive of each other along the way. Take a deep breath every now-and-then, give each other a hug, and thank each other for everything the other has accomplished. Hearing that your husband/wife-to-be appreciates what you’re doing makes it all worth while. When the planning is over and the big day comes, enjoy the moment and savor the memories. Everything may not go perfectly according to plan, but most guests won’t even notice, and the little hiccups along the way will provide you with great memories inside jokes for years to come.

From the photographer… Autumn and Derrick traveled from Seoul Korea to Yoho National Park in Canada for their destination mountain wedding. They included a Paebaek (Korean Tea) Ceremony after becoming husband and wife. The elders of the family were invited to sit. The bride and groom bowed to the elders, poured them a drink, and listened to their marital advice. I found the advice from the elders to be a moving part of the ceremony, what a lovely way to start your married life. The elders would then toss dates into a piece of fabric held up by the bride and groom to symbolize how many children they hoped the newlyweds would have. The bride and groom would then try to deflect some of the dates tossed to a number closer to the number of children they actually hoped to have. This was a particularly funny part of the ceremony.
At the end of the ceremony the groom gave piggybacks to his new wife and his mother-in-law symbolizing the grooms intention to carry/support his new wife and family.

Photography: Orange Girl Photographs | Ceremony Music: Music Mosaic | Bouquets: Willow Flower Company | Ceremony & Reception: Emerald Lake Lodge | Make-up & Hair: Clipso