Sparkleriffic

Getting ready for an upcoming photo shoot with the always amazing Lauren Cardwell, I've added a new addition to my closet - and it's one word: SPARKLERIFFIC! Call me girly, call me silly, call me dramatic for even purchasing such a dress, but I am SO OBSESSED I may sleep with it on tonight.

Jenny will in true Jenny fashion, show up to our photo shoot in a polar opposite ensemble consisting of an arm full of bangles and some hot thrifted outfit!  These photos are going to be so much fun and a true reflection of our oh so different (but oh so good together) personalities.  If you guys didn't know, I am in love with my business partner =)

Can't wait to share the photos with you all!!

Stunning!

We’re getting excited for a FABULOUS wedding coming up in October!  Our bride is GORGEOUS  (and our groom too, of course!)  and we just CAN'T WAIT for their BIG DAY!  Here are a few of the happy couples engagement photos by the always amazing, Indigo Photography!

   

Jessica & Patrick have been together (wait for it) 10 years!!!  High school sweethearts and still going strong!  We’re so pumped for their wedding we can’t stand it!  Only a few weeks to go!!

 Stunning, right?   

Welcome to my life, Nutella Icing

Jenny and I met with Small Batch Cookery last night for a cake tasting with one of our fabulous brides and grooms.  Like always, Small Batch had a beautiful display (they never disappoint).  And like always, they had DELICIOUS cakes for us to try.  Every single time I sit down with Small Batch, they give me something better than the last time (how do they do that?!)

Now let me set the scene – I’m the kind of girl that gets a cupcake, takes the icing off, and eats the bottom of the cupcake.  I hate icing.  I always have.  And really, I don’t LOVE cake that much either.  If I have to eat it though, it’s getting naked first.

Jennifer Merryman, from Small Batch, has LITERALLY changed my outlook on cake.  Not only do I have to stop myself from shoving every sample piece of cake into my mouth, I have to legit hold back from licking the icing out of the bowls!

Last night I was introduced to the new love of my life – NUTELLA ICING!  I might have cried if my bride and groom didn’t pick it for their big day!  Everything was so wonderful, our bride and groom ended up picking 4 different cake flavors – now THAT has to tell you how good everything was =)  

Now for me, I’m going to say a little prayer to the cake gods and hope a Nutella Icing topped cake finds its way to my desk in the near future (hint, hint!)

Shoes!!!

We are LONG PAST THE DAYS of white satin shoes that are dyed to match our gowns!!  (Barf bag please!)  What you wear with your dress is a detail not to overlook!

Bridesmaids should be pretty too!  Bridesmaids are the ultimate wedding accessory!  What they wear and how polished they are sets the tone for the wedding straight out of the gate!  PLEASE don’t put them at the alter with a ghetto pair of flip flops!  Here are some ideas to get inspired by:

Table 6 Productions

The Daily Wedding Blog

Penny Candy

Show your personality!  PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t buy the first pair of white shoes you can find because you want them to match your wedding dress.  Really think about it – how many pairs of white shoes have you seen that were legit cute?  Use your shoes as a way to show your personality and bring out the flavor of the wedding.   Here are some super fun looks:

 

Twirl Talk

Our Wedding Day

Green Wedding

I will admit, I’m a sucker for shoes, so maybe I’m a little biased about their importance!  But, if you want your wedding to WOW, every details counts - even the details on your 10 little piggies!

Lollipop, Lollipop

As I drug my under rested, over worked self into Starbucks this weekend I noticed these cutie little cake pops sitting in the window:

One Fine Cookie

 And I had a thought.

How cute would these be at weddings?  In lou of a traditional cake and the now ever-so-popular cupcake, these would be a big hit (in a not so big bite!)  And if you really want it to look like cupcakes….

Bakerella

There are so many ways to display these little gems!  To create a grand effect, try making a base out of styrofoam in the shape of a wedding cake.  Insert the cake pops into the base to create the visual of a textured “bubbly” cake

Want to be a little different than other brides?  Create a light-hearted atmosphere and set the tone for a whimsical affair by giving your bridesmaids candy bouquets!

Without Adornment

 Create wow moments for your guests with every detail…. and, of course,  with every bite ;) 

Recent Obsession

I’ve grown a recent obsession for something I once thought I hated.  It goes to show that we prove ourselves wrong every day.  Want to know what this tiny little thing is that changed my mind in so many ways?

Baby’s breath.

baby's breath

Yep.  Cheap, dainty, used in so many horrible ways, baby’s breath. 

There is NOTHING prettier than a big bundle of baby’s breath to make a chic impression.  I still hate the idea of using it intertwined with a bouquet of red roses, but left alone, it is beautiful!

It makes a great spring/summer wedding idea:

Bella Loren Photography

 Or even a beautiful winter wedding masterpiece:

Honey Bee Weddings

 For every bride who likes a classic touch, you may want to rethink this little plant.  Besides – if you’re a bride on a budget, you can’t get ANY CHEAPER than baby’s breath!

Utterly Engaged

 Beautiful!!  

The Reason

There are many reasons why I started planning weddings, but one BIG reason as to why I keep doing it.  Planning weddings is hard.  It's emotional, it's stressful, it's time consuming and leads to little to no sleep the night before the wedding in addition to roughly 14 hours of running around the day of.  All of that goes right out the window though for this one split second in the day.  I LIVE for the moment the groom sees the bride first start walking down the isle.  It is the most magical, emotional and AMAZING moment and makes absolutely everything worthwhile!  It proves how in love they are and fills me to the brim with happiness.  I love my job!  <3

More photos from this BEAUTIFUL rooftop wedding coming very soon! =)