pretty pretty wedding.

{photo and links from Lucky Me!}
{Bride, Letters, Necklace (Kenneth Lane - Gilt Groupe), Tea Lights, Earrings, Candles, Cake, Bouquet}

My favorite wedding...

Of my Monday!!!!!!






{from Once Wed Blog}

The SUN in my CLOUDY day!

I having a tougher day today. Have you ever gotten cold feet about your venue? I think I have a case of "I change my mind too much". I loved our venue, but I am uncertain that everyone can afford to stay at the resort... I am stressed because when planning a wedding you have to consider everyone's finical situation, and while we got a great deal on the reception, it still costs a pretty penny to stay there.

I think this my be the reason why I have been looking at different venues all day, something with some reasonable hotels nearby and that will also keep my budget in the green. While looking I found this beautiful California Wedding from Southern Weddings Magazine and it absolutely brightened my day. And it gives me hope that me and the MR. will find the perfect place. xoxo ELle.

I am on vacation BUT...

I couldn't help but blog.


enjoy the eye candy.

Like finding gold.

I really think that this is what my wedding is starting to look like, so when I found it on Southern Wedding I squealed with joy. I really love how all this colors compliment each other and how they will fit perfectly with my venue.

The bride and bridesmaids: The bride could carry a colorful bouquet of pink peonies and succulents. A pair of leaf green shoes would add a bit of whimsy. Bridesmaids would look lovely in green dresses of different shades.
The groom and groomsmen: Light-colored suits for the men. Perhaps the groomsmen could wear aloe-colored ties while the groom wears the more vibrant leaf green. Little succulent boutonnieres would add a nice touch.
Accents and Details: Succulents and peonies are such a great combination for centerpieces. Containers of wheatgrass could also be incorporated into the décor.

image sources: Row 1 {Union Photo} via {Style Me Pretty}, {Mallory Wedding Invitation} by {Betsywhite Stationery} Row 2 {Union Photo} via {Style Me Pretty}, {Elizabeth Messina}, {Karl Juengel Photography} Row 3 {Beaux Arts Photographie} via {The Bride's Cafe}, {Lisa Lefkowitz}, {Instyle Weddings}

{photos, links and descriptions from Southern Wedding Daily Blog}

this will make you smile.

I got a message from the husband and wife team of Halberg Photography, and had a ball looking through their lovely organic photos. This Lake Tahoe wedding was completely inspiring! enjoy. xoxo eLle

Have a Peachy Friday.

{top row}
Table Setting from Elizabeth Ann Designs.
Older and Younger Generation by Gia Canali Photography.
Shoes on the piano by Jennifer Bowen Photography.
{middle row}
Flowers by Once Wed.
{Bottom Row}
Yellow Number and Flowers by Bonnie Tsang Photography.
Meadow scene by Gia Canali Photography.

Calling all bridesmaids...

of all different budgets!

From left to right.

DVF Goldie Dress in Goldfish Gold, $398.00
J Crew Goldwn Dress, $185.00
J Crew Silk Chiffon Juliet Dress, $180.00
J Crew Silk Taffeta Lorelei Dress in Champagne, $215.00
J Crew Silk Taffeta Lorelei Dress in Papaya, $215.00

Now this is photography!

Gia Canali, is unbelievably talented. I spent a 45 minutes on her site today, got lost in her work and immediately wished I had her talent or could hire her for my wedding. This wedding that she has in one of her galleries was held in Turks and Caicos and is breathtaking. Here is a little inspiration board that I put together from her work.. Love! L

Romance to the MAX!

I dont know why but I am finding so much inspiration for different Staionary Designers lately... It is both a good and a bad thing:

Good: because it pushes my creative buttons and keeps me thinking of new ideas.

Bad: I keeping changing m mind about colors, themes and my overall wedding design.

When I saw this post on Style Me Pretty by Mika 78, I nearly cried it was so beautifully inspired. It set off the angel and the devil on either shoulder telling me to go with ROMANCE for the wedding, and change everything to fit with these inspiration boards that Mika 78 designed. So here they are and I hope they throw off your plans as much as they did on my part. Or you could just oogle at them if you have stronger self control. Either way, enjoy. xoxo L

I think these are my most favorite invites- EVER!







{Click on images to be taken to Mika 78's Blog}

New Favorite!

Photographer!!! The photo's from Anna Kuperberg' Blog have absolutely inspired me this afternoon. I love how she genuinely captures the moments. I highly recommend you stopping in for a visit if you want to see some truly beautiful weddings.

Happy Saturday Morning.

This is one of my favorite times of the week. We sleep in a little longer, and set no alarm clock, and the only thing that really gets us out of bed is the pup begging for us to throw the ball for her. Since I am in such a wonderful mood I thought I would share my favorite reception of the week that I found on the Southern Weddings Magazine blog (amazing inspiration).

have a lovely weekend!

For Marlene!

(Necklace, Cupcakes, Cherries, Dress, Bouquet, Favors, Stationery)

My girlfriend is getting married in a year and a half and her colors are light blue and red, so when I saw this post on Lucky Me!, I had to blog envy this for her. she will love it (and you will too)!!!

Another day of inspiration!!

Inspiration Board Crazy!

This Afternoon's Inspiration.

Tonights Inspiration!

Perfectly Pink.

I have been loving this inspiration board from Snippet & Ink, and it has given me so many wonderful ideas for the big day. My favorite feature is the "Shawl for Snuggling", as well as the bridesmaids bouquets. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. xoxo Elle

A-Dorable!

For some reason when I saw this inspiration board, I thought it to be the cutest thing I have ever seen (literally it brought on an "awe!" ). My favorite part of all this are the flowers they seem so lush and beautiful, as well as the simple elegance of the cake.

(photo and links via Creature Comforts)

1. Fairest of Them All Silk Taffeta Wedding Dress - Holly Stalder
2. Perfect Palettes: Pink and Gold - Martha Stewart Weddings
3. Pictures Without Borders - Martha Stewart Weddings
4. Present Perfect Cake - Martha Stewart Weddings
5. Perfect Palettes: Using Pink - Martha Stewart Weddings
6. Bowl Em Over Table Arrangement - Martha Stewart Weddings
7. Martinez Valero 'Waverly' Pumps - Nordstrom
8. 14k Raw Circle White Sapphire Solitaire Ring - singleB: beautiful

Love. Love. Love.

This wedding is perfect! The really knew how to personalize the small touches and has given me some really wonderful ideas. I think I may steal the flowers, table decor, desserts ideas and the fabulous photographer, Myrtle & Major.

(photos via wedding chicks)