Added on 04/18/09

jill & josh schwartz are the loveliest, the sweetest couple ever…. their beautiful wedding at the figueroa mountain farmhouse was so amazing… it is with genuine affection that i share these images with you…their wedding is currently being featured in... See more

jill & josh schwartz are the loveliest, the sweetest couple ever…. their beautiful wedding at the figueroa mountain farmhouse was so amazing… it is with genuine affection that i share these images with you…their wedding is currently being featured in instyle weddings…..a simply stunning jo gartin event…. the details of this wedding were so reflective of the couple’s natural st... See less

Added on 04/05/09

After a weekend of torrential downpour, the sun has finally decided to shine! It may be a Monday, but the week has started off on a great note…not only with sunshine, but also with the excitement of Ashley and Charlie’s wedding ready to be posted!... See more

After a weekend of torrential downpour, the sun has finally decided to shine! It may be a Monday, but the week has started off on a great note…not only with sunshine, but also with the excitement of Ashley and Charlie’s wedding ready to be posted! Kinda like this past weekend, Ashley and Charlie’s wedding began with couds and rain drops, but before wedding bells rang, the sun shined bright in congratulating the newly weds! Their absolutely breathtaking wedding was quite the Southern Soiree with elegance, simplicity, sweet tea, babby bonnets and little girls with eylette lace bobby socks. I don’t think I have ever seen so many precious little southern belles…so precious they almost stole the show! With so many priceless images, we only chose a few…with the rest in a slide show for you to enjoy! So grab yourself a glass of ice cold sweet tea and you might even feel like you were there to celebrate Ashley and Charlie’s wedded bliss! {We squeal every time we look at this image…the veil... See less

Added on 03/23/09

Fun and Fresh Ideas for Weddings and Beyond

Fun and Fresh Ideas for Weddings and Beyond See less

Added on 12/01/08

Many brides have a long list of “must take” photos for their photographer. I think when you’re paying a photographer thousands of dollars for their expertise in shooting weddings, a lot of shots should be common sense for them. Now, if they ask for a... See more

Many brides have a long list of “must take” photos for their photographer. I think when you’re paying a photographer thousands of dollars for their expertise in shooting weddings, a lot of shots should be common sense for them. Now, if they ask for a list, that’s a different story. I also believe that you are paying for your vendor’s experience, and that a long list m... See less

Added on 12/01/08

Many brides have a long list of “must take” photos for their photographer. I think when you’re paying a photographer thousands of dollars for their expertise in shooting weddings, a lot of shots should be common sense for them. Now, if they ask for a... See more

Many brides have a long list of “must take” photos for their photographer. I think when you’re paying a photographer thousands of dollars for their expertise in shooting weddings, a lot of shots should be common sense for them. Now, if they ask for a list, that’s a different story. I also believe that you are paying for your vendor’s experience, and that a long list m... See less

Added on 11/28/08

Our next entry is from crafty bride Lauren and crafty groom Mike! Together, they made these beautiful tri-fold invitations from start to finish, including calligraphy! Instructions for making these beautiful invitations: 1. Print invitation, RSVP... See more

Our next entry is from crafty bride Lauren and crafty groom Mike! Together, they made these beautiful tri-fold invitations from start to finish, including calligraphy! Instructions for making these beautiful invitations: 1. Print invitation, RSVP card, and RSVP envelope. Lauren and Mike had theirs thermographed. 2. Cut and score paper to desired length/width. 3. Mount invitation onto cardstock, then mount onto tri-fold. 4. Cut ribbon and form into a vertical holder for the inserts. 5. Close using a pretty matted name card with your guests’ name! If possible, include groom’s calligraphy! The beautiful finished envelopes, including custom stamps! See less

Added on 11/28/08

The RSVP packets have been received by the guests so now I can do the big reveal! A. and I went over many ways of including lots of information for all of my guests about my upcoming vow renewal, which is a three-day event, but all the ideas seemed... See more

The RSVP packets have been received by the guests so now I can do the big reveal! A. and I went over many ways of including lots of information for all of my guests about my upcoming vow renewal, which is a three-day event, but all the ideas seemed so unoriginal. Then one day we hit upon the idea of vintage letters, which led to thinking of the containers of memories we all have stashed away. So in that spirit came my RSVP packets, designed to resemble a stash of memories in a vintage treasure box. {Image courtesy of Jenna} The “treasure box” is a DVD tin, painted, decorated and gocco’d. All of the amazing calligraphy you’ll see is courtesy of Laura Hooper. It’s her Elegance script and in my opinion, it really made everything perfect! Each of the words were hand-written by Laura; she then scanned and emailed them to me so that I could gocco all of the stationery and the tin itself. The words are all written in French, a play on RSVP being a french phrase. You’ll see this... See less

Added on 11/28/08

Desiree and Travis were married at the beautiful Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Montana. Lucky for them, Carrie Patterson was there to capture their day! Their wedding included the cutest little flower girl! The first look! Hannah from Timberline Flowers... See more

Desiree and Travis were married at the beautiful Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Montana. Lucky for them, Carrie Patterson was there to capture their day! Their wedding included the cutest little flower girl! The first look! Hannah from Timberline Flowers did an amazing job on all of the florals, including beautiful pink bouquets… And absolutely stunning centerpieces! Yes, that is a horse and buggy - very Cinderella! DIY elements of Desiree and Travis’s wedding included their favors and programs, as well as a photo display. To create their edible favors, Desiree started by filling mini jars with M&Ms in their color scheme of pink and brown. She then printed her design on pink paper and punched into circles and glued to the tops of the jars. Simple and cute! A favorite: Desiree, thanks so much for sharing details from your wedding and thanks to Carrie for the amazing photos! See less

Added on 11/28/08

Wanwisa’s adorable brunch DIY continued with school-supply theme menus. Instructions: Keeping with the office-supplies/back-to-school theme from my invitations, I designed a menu using a college-ruled loose leaf paper design as my background. I found... See more

Wanwisa’s adorable brunch DIY continued with school-supply theme menus. Instructions: Keeping with the office-supplies/back-to-school theme from my invitations, I designed a menu using a college-ruled loose leaf paper design as my background. I found a great typewriter-esque font on dafont.com called Travelers Typewriter that had a little more edge than your run-of-the-mill typewriter fonts provided by Microsoft programs. I decided to add in lieu of a motif, a mini definition for the French phrase “Bon Apetite” and kept the print of it similar to how one would see it in a dictionary. I used a kraft-paper tan enclosure and despite the fact that the raised-textured faux bois design is not adhering to my theme, I wanted to include the detail as a nod to this fun and new trend in paper goods and home design. I designed four belly bands on one sheet of paper, sliced them down to size and wrapped them around the enclosure to keep my menu closed. The logo I used for my band was one of three... See less

Added on 11/28/08

OK, OK, I know I’m a week late with this! But better late than never right? Here’s the tutorial for making my RSVP tin treasure boxes. I’m going to give you instructions for my specific design, but obviously you can change it up to go with your... See more

OK, OK, I know I’m a week late with this! But better late than never right? Here’s the tutorial for making my RSVP tin treasure boxes. I’m going to give you instructions for my specific design, but obviously you can change it up to go with your theme! This post is long, buckle up. {Image courtesy of Jenna} Instructions for the tin: The tin is a simple DVD tin, purchased from American Digital. To alter it, I used: * Delta Ceramcoat paint in Oyster White * Delta Ceramcoat metal primer * Delta Ceramcoat sealer * Grafix rub-on transfer paper * Gocco and Gocco hand-stamping kit * Natural and artificial bristle paint brushes Prepare your tin with a coat of metal primer using your artificial bristle paint brush. Let dry. Using your natural bristle paint brush and acrylic paint, cover the top of the tin with two coats, letting dry between coats. Following the instructions on the rub-on transfer paper, turn your design into a rub-on. I used a flower off of a high-resolution picture of an old... See less

Added on 11/28/08

I wanted to share my wedding invitations as an example of the stationary I handcrafted for our wedding. Unfortunately, I don’... See more

I wanted to share my wedding invitations as an example of the stationary I handcrafted for our wedding. Unfortunately, I don’t have any invitations left, or even a picture. I spend dozens (and dozens!) of hours silkscreening my invitations, and I don’t even have one picture of all that work. This is why it is crucial to drastically overestimate the number of invitations you may need, if your family is as wishy-washy and uncommitted as that of my husband. Our limiting factor for our wedding was the space - our ceremony room held 180 individuals, maximum. Due to that constraint, we had an A list, and unfortunately, also had to have a B list. I had counted the number of invites I would need if we went through every single person on the A list and on the B list… and added 40, “just in case.” People, this STILL wasn’t enough. Forty extra invitations… and I still ran out. My husband’s family treated our (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime wedding (for our families, a wedding is a rare event - my... See less

Added on 11/24/08

They're no longer just one-season adornments for your Yuletide front door, ready-made and ready to discard. These days, wreaths can live throughout...

Added on 11/24/08

I don't want to wish away the beautiful fall weather, but I thought a little Miami getaway might be nice for the weekend. Inspired by mojitos, both in color and in flavor, I imagine a modern glamorous wedding, full of orchids, large tropical leaves,... See more

I don't want to wish away the beautiful fall weather, but I thought a little Miami getaway might be nice for the weekend. Inspired by mojitos, both in color and in flavor, I imagine a modern glamorous wedding, full of orchids, large tropical leaves, and diaphanous white fabrics. Oh, and a cigar roller for your guests, of course. Mood: tropical modern Palette: mojito green, sheer white Top row from left: lanterns from Big Sky Tents, bride and groom photo by Elizabeth Messina, escort cards and orchids from Mindy Weiss Row 2: bouquet photo by Sara Remington, cattleya cake from Beth Helmstetter, mojito bar photo by Amanda Kraft, white candy bar from Rebecca Thuss Row 3: canopied tables from Beth Helmstetter, lotus pod by Botanicals Chicago, lime sorbet via Whisk, place setting via Toast and Tables Row 4: cattleya bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, table photo by Jennifer Davis via The Bride's Cafe, cigar roller from Oh How Charming!, orchid arrangement by Rosenow Floral, boutonniere by... See less

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Added on 10/03/08

Psssst…. Over here! SShhhhhh! Come closer. No, act casual. Listen! You want a sneak peek in on our Save the Dates? You’ve been so patient, I feel you deserve a little tease. Actually, I’m just so freakin’ excited I can’t contain it anymore! Behold,... See more

Psssst…. Over here! SShhhhhh! Come closer. No, act casual. Listen! You want a sneak peek in on our Save the Dates? You’ve been so patient, I feel you deserve a little tease. Actually, I’m just so freakin’ excited I can’t contain it anymore! Behold, our Save The Date envelope—complete with the bad ass wraparound label the gals at Elizabeth Anne Designs* created for us, and the gloriously adorable “love: all heart” stamps. The actual STDs will arrive today, according to FedEx… but we wanted to be ready for them. Now we can just stuff, and send them off! What do you think? We used Paper & More’s Jupiter Red A7 envelopes, which are pearlescent. They have just the right amount of shimmer, without being “glittery”. They feel nice to the touch (don’t snicker, I’m a tactile gal), and are a really nice stock weight. I highly recommend Paper & More. Our postal carrier screwed up the delivery. I called the company to verify my address was correct on the order, and they sent out a fresh delivery... See less

Added on 09/24/08

Posted on September 16, 2008 Lynnea and Jeremy are one of our nicest couples. They are so cute, I could just pinch their cheeks! Adi shot this gorgeous wedding ceremony (officiated by Jeremy’s dad!) at the First Methodist Church of Orange. I bet he... See more

Posted on September 16, 2008 Lynnea and Jeremy are one of our nicest couples. They are so cute, I could just pinch their cheeks! Adi shot this gorgeous wedding ceremony (officiated by Jeremy’s dad!) at the First Methodist Church of Orange. I bet he just loves being called the son of a preacher man! Then, they headed off to one of our favorite stomping grounds, Rancho Las Lomas. I heard through the grapevine that J pursued L for many, many years until she finally agreed to go out with him. Gotta love the persistence. Caterer: Craig’s on the Table Videography: Ashley Video Florist: Flowers, Etc. – Debbie Jacobson Disc Jockey: Peter Papadopoulos at Vive Entertainment Cupcakes: The Confectionist Photobooth: Partybooth Wedding Coordinator: Heather Bazarsky – Something New Events See less

Added on 12/02/08

This entry was written by lisa, posted on November 4, 2008 at , filed under Cake of the Week. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.

This entry was written by lisa, posted on November 4, 2008 at , filed under Cake of the Week. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL. See less

Added on 12/01/08

Mrs. Lemon . . . one of my fave bees evah. And can I say that I never wanted a wedding cake until I saw yours? Gorgeous. 20. Lillindy says: You really did do some great stuff Mrs. Lemon! I have one question about one of the things Mrs. Bee wrote... See more

Mrs. Lemon . . . one of my fave bees evah. And can I say that I never wanted a wedding cake until I saw yours? Gorgeous. 20. Lillindy says: You really did do some great stuff Mrs. Lemon! I have one question about one of the things Mrs. Bee wrote about you…there was something you said to download that allows you to easily download all your photos from flickr (yes, I’m one of many people who shamelessly stole your idea). I tried to download it, but was unsuccessful. Does it not work for Mac users? 21. Lillindy says: Oh and a WOWZA on your wiki! It’s A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! 22. I’m experiencing some wiki guilt! So fun to relive your wedding once again in this little mini way. See less

Added on 06/05/09

------------------------------------------------------- Custom made versions of this style can only be purchased by contacting Emmy directly at her London boutique. ------------------------------------------------------- To browse through the... See more

------------------------------------------------------- Custom made versions of this style can only be purchased by contacting Emmy directly at her London boutique. ------------------------------------------------------- To browse through the collection of details that can be added to your custom made shoe, please see details. See less

Highlights: Price : £500

Added on 05/31/09

Silk Crepe Gown. Sheath silhouette features a scooped neckline and spaghetti straps. Cowl detain in back has delicate beaded and embroidered insert. Sweep train.

Silk Crepe Gown. Sheath silhouette features a scooped neckline and spaghetti straps. Cowl detain in back has delicate beaded and embroidered insert. Sweep train. See less

Added on 05/31/09

BALI Silk Organza/Duchess Satin/Alençon Lace. Organza A-line skirt with sculpted lace bust and halter neckline. Ruched sash at natural waist.

BALI Silk Organza/Duchess Satin/Alençon Lace. Organza A-line skirt with sculpted lace bust and halter neckline. Ruched sash at natural waist. See less

Added on 12/02/08

"Most brides want to feel like a star on their wedding day and after all, if there's any day you should shine like a Hollywood star, it's your wedding day." - Pnina Tornai

"Most brides want to feel like a star on their wedding day and after all, if there's any day you should shine like a Hollywood star, it's your wedding day." - Pnina Tornai See less

Added on 12/02/08

If you haven’t already you should find a copy of Bride and Bloom. It is an absolutely beautiful magazine that will fill you with ideas and revelations to make your wedding day extraordinary. One favourite feature is the “new colour pairings” where... See more

If you haven’t already you should find a copy of Bride and Bloom. It is an absolutely beautiful magazine that will fill you with ideas and revelations to make your wedding day extraordinary. One favourite feature is the “new colour pairings” where they parallel photos of a certain theme, such as candy pink {this month} with items of the same hues that would suit that palette for your wedding – so, so pretty! As the magazine title suggests, the essence of the glossy pages is found through floral design; they present stunning bouquets and centerpieces, table displays and more. My favourite feature of this particular mag is the boutonnière pages, the inspiration is unequalled :: While I've been loving the magazine for quite some time now I've been waiting patiently for their website to launch - and, I'm happy to report that it has! Go have a look at http://www.thebrideandbloom.com/. See less

Added on 12/02/08

If you haven’t already you should find a copy of Bride and Bloom. It is an absolutely beautiful magazine that will fill you with ideas and revelations to make your wedding day extraordinary. One favourite feature is the “new colour pairings” where... See more

If you haven’t already you should find a copy of Bride and Bloom. It is an absolutely beautiful magazine that will fill you with ideas and revelations to make your wedding day extraordinary. One favourite feature is the “new colour pairings” where they parallel photos of a certain theme, such as candy pink {this month} with items of the same hues that would suit that palette for your wedding – so, so pretty! As the magazine title suggests, the essence of the glossy pages is found through floral design; they present stunning bouquets and centerpieces, table displays and more. My favourite feature of this particular mag is the boutonnière pages, the inspiration is unequalled :: While I've been loving the magazine for quite some time now I've been waiting patiently for their website to launch - and, I'm happy to report that it has! Go have a look at http://www.thebrideandbloom.com/. See less

Added on 12/02/08

If you haven’t already you should find a copy of Bride and Bloom. It is an absolutely beautiful magazine that will fill you with ideas and revelations to make your wedding day extraordinary. One favourite feature is the “new colour pairings” where... See more

If you haven’t already you should find a copy of Bride and Bloom. It is an absolutely beautiful magazine that will fill you with ideas and revelations to make your wedding day extraordinary. One favourite feature is the “new colour pairings” where they parallel photos of a certain theme, such as candy pink {this month} with items of the same hues that would suit that palette for your wedding – so, so pretty! As the magazine title suggests, the essence of the glossy pages is found through floral design; they present stunning bouquets and centerpieces, table displays and more. My favourite feature of this particular mag is the boutonnière pages, the inspiration is unequalled :: While I've been loving the magazine for quite some time now I've been waiting patiently for their website to launch - and, I'm happy to report that it has! Go have a look at http://www.thebrideandbloom.com/. See less

Added on 12/01/08

Since we’re trying to be as eco-minded as possible in our planning, and it would be more fun to spend money on a keepsake bouquet that won’t die, I’ve been searching for an affordable non-flower alternative. Who knew how many cute ones I’d find?... See more

Since we’re trying to be as eco-minded as possible in our planning, and it would be more fun to spend money on a keepsake bouquet that won’t die, I’ve been searching for an affordable non-flower alternative. Who knew how many cute ones I’d find? Princess Lasertron - the bride in possibly the cutest real wedding to be published online last year—makes these magical felt flower and button bouquets and sells them to lucky brides via Etsy. How perfect are they? In all their cuteness, one can incorporate family jewels (heh), vintage heirlooms (Is that redundant? Nah.), or have the stems tied with a meaningful hankie. Too sweet. These sexy bastards come courtesy of Emplume. These are so fly I can hardly take it! They suit my Bohemian rock star tastes juuuuuust right. As soon as I saw them, I wanted one so bad. They use feathers and assorted accoutrement to create custom AMA-ZING bouquets to last a lifetime. They’re whimsical, sensual and elegant. I love how the one in the first picture looks... See less