Inspiration: tabletop

You can't go wrong with using a rustic table for any event, casual or traditional.  Bring your chunky, worn, antiqued table outside and dress up with almost anything you've got!  This tablescape is set with green and clear found bottles with fresh white hydrangea, a simple wooden box fit with summery succulents and lovely hand painted plates.  I love the woven mats and pops of turquoise.  Paired together it makes for a wonderfully bohemian combination of organic textures and bright accents.

{Images: found via Katie Grace Designs from Annabelle Lane Designs, photographed by Kellie Kano Photography.  Go here for all then shoot details!}

Bountiful Bouquet

Good morning!  I took a little impromptu hiatus from blogging last week with the help of Blogger, as I was unable to post anything for a little while but I'm back!  And I spotted this colorful, eclectic wedding shot by Hedi of Our Labor of Love the other day--such a fun, Anthropologie vibe with a tea length wedding dress, clusters of hanging origami birds and a collection of found wooden chairs that make you feel like you just stepped into a sweet family dinner.  

{Images: found via Peacock Feathers by Heidi of Our Labor of Love}

Inspiration Shoot: Diana Marie Photography

Good morning!  I have been waiting to share these gorgeous images with you for a while now and it's been well worth the wait.  Diana Marie attended one of the coveted Jose Villa workshops last year and shot this wedding inspiration in a beautiful rustic adobe setting.  It's a perfect collection of striking magenta and romantic soft pink coupled with earthy brown and red tones mimicking the gorgeous setting sun on a hot summer night.  Ooh, I need to go on vacation...

Thank you, Diana, what a beautiful job!

{Images courtesy of Diana Marie Photography}
For complete list of the talented vendors involved in the workshop see here!

Gown Friday: BHLDN

Happy Friday and happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  BHLDN has three new gowns to add to their already swoon-worthy collection.  The above Crepe De Chine Column Gown caught my attention with it's classic silhouette that is effortlessly feminine, and the Scalloped Fingertip Veil of the third dress is absolutely stunning!!  I had to add the last three as a sampling of my favorites from the original BHLDN launch. Nothing but sweet eye candy...Oh how I wish we had a store here in Portland...

Inspiration: tabletop

I love this perfectly intimate table top design by Annabelle Lane.  Woodsy, romantic and hidden away from the hustle and bustle of life.  Any brides out there wish you and your fiance could escape from wedding planning to this lovely moment for a little while?  :)

{Image: Kellie Kano, via Annabelle Lane.  For details of the shoot go here}

What to wear...Katie Ermilio

I have been completely enraptured by Katie Ermilio.  Her Fall 2011 collection is full of modern femininity, with gorgeous peek-a-boo backs, exquisite tailored pleats and ruffles and stunning hues of ruby red, royal blue, hot pink, black & a dreamy white that is perfectly easy on the eyes.  Katie's grandmother was Grace Kelly's personal clothier and it would seem she is carrying on her family's tradition of timeless workmanship with her own line.  

I always lean toward classic elegance over trendy for weddings, especially when it comes to clothing.  Tailored designs and feminine details will always be in style and you will simply radiate at your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and wedding with and air of sweet sophistication and refined beauty.  And that is exactly why I love Katie Ermilio.  Stunning!!!

{Images: photos by Jamie Beck, further credits here; found via Sarah Klassen Haute Design blog}

California Wine Country Wedding Shoot

Good morning!  I couldn't resist sharing this dreamy Jose Villa workshop shoot I spotted on La Fleur Weddings today. A beautiful array of peaches, blushes & soft sage green creates a perfectly romantic setting for this intimate affair nestled below the golden hillsides of California wine country.  And I love bride's Claire Pettibone dress and that Lo Boheme hair pieces--just gorgeous!!

Vendors:
Stylist: Jill La Fleur 
Florist + Designer: Kate of Flower Wild
Dresses: Claire Pettibone
Stationery: Lori of Paper and Thread
Hair Pieces: Lo Boheme
Hair and Makeup: Mar of TEAM Hair and Makeup
Cake: Erica O’Brien Cake Design 
Sponsored by: Richard Photo Lab, Fuji Film, Cypress Albums

Gown Friday: Royal Wedding Dress!

In one of the most anticipated fashion events of the decade, Kate's unveiling of her royal wedding gown was nothing short of spectacular.  Designed by the fashion house of the late designer Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton created a stunning gown with delicate Chantilly lace sleeves and the white and ivory skirt designed to resemble an opening of a flower.

Reminiscent of the iconic Grace Kelly gown, I am completely in love with her choice.  Perfectly understated and simply elegant--just what a young royal should represent. What a magical event!  See you ladies next week!

{Image: bakersfieldnow.com}