Happy Friday!

Wahoo! It is Friday AND a holiday weekend!

Have any exciting plans?! Let us know what kind of wonderfulness you will be up to!

See you Monday! xo

Aloha Summer...

Hi readers! How is your Wednesday afternoon?! Hopefully you are having a wonderful day and are looking forward to this holiday weekend. 

Since Labor Day is somewhat symbolic of the transition into autumn, I have decided to dedicate one last post to the beauty that is the summer wedding season. So sit back, relax, and pretend that you are reading this on a white sand beach on an exotic island...we can dream can't we? 

Until next time, xo. 

Image via Hostess With The Mostess

Image via Green Wedding Shoes

Image by Nancy Neil via Once Wed

Image via WeddingGallery.com

Image by Jonathan Ivy Photography via GroomSoldSeparately.com

Image by Karen Nickel Photography via Onewed.com 

Image via Briderose.com

Image by Brandon Kidd via Green Wedding Shoes 

Image via BridesmaidsandWeddings.com

Image via LibbyJamesBlog.com

 

Rain, Rain...Please Don't Go Away

            Happy afternoon my wonderful readers! I hope that this post finds you smiling and enjoying the beautiful sun!  In the good old Northeast yesterday, we were struck with some crazy rain…causing both of my puppies to totally tweak out…but that is just a side note.  Now if you are currently planning your wedding, I am sure that rain on the big day is one of your biggest fears.  While the moisture and humidity might not be ideal for your hairstyle…it can do incredible things for your photos.

            For your viewing pleasure my darlings, here is some truly stunning rainy day photography.  I hope that you enjoy this visual feast!  Until next time! 

Photograph by Steven Meyers via Once Wed

Braedon Photography

Photograph by Lisa Rigby via Inspired By This

via Northwoods Loves

Photograph by Susan Stripling via Favours With Love

via Elizabeth Anne Designs 

Confetti & Filler

            Happy Monday readers! I hope that you are enjoying you super humid afternoons…goodness it is just so muggy out.  Despite the Sahara-like weather, today is a huge, huge day my friends!  It is my fiancé’s birthday…wahoo…so be sure to throw some virtual confetti his way!  Happy birthday handsome.  

            Now I am not sure about you…but I am the type of person that likes to root for the underdog.  In the big, bad world of flowers…baby’s breath, heather, limonium, Queen Anne’s lace are some of the little guys in the fight.  Generally considered simple filler in your floral arrangement meant to enhance the fullness of the bunch…these poor ignored blossoms!  Lately, I have seen some beautiful centerpieces that feature lesser blooms in the floral kingdom…and let me be the first to tell you…they can definitely stand on their own!  Another great often over-looked idea?!  Incorporating cotton…trust me it works so well.  Ok…now for some picture justification for those of you non-believers!     

            Until next time...think of some awesome flower combos that you are relying on for your big day…be sure to let us know your creative ideas!  

via Grey Likes Weddings

via Intimate Weddings

via Megan Hobson

via My Summer of Weddings

The Nest Florist via Ruffled Blog

via Utterly Engaged 

via She Knows Blog

I mean I obviously had to throw in a birthday cake for my man! :) As you can tell his favorite is carrot cake!

            

Fans, Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Popsicles

            Happy afternoon loves…now I am not sure where you are…currently reading this post…but if you are on the East Coast of the United States…I am so sorry.  We have been totally struck with an oppressive heat wave.  Like the type of hot where just the thought of skinny jeans feels equivalent to how Leo felt wearing his headgear in The Man In The Iron Mask.  Now I know that I am currently assessing the livability of the Artic and relying on sheer fabrics to keep me cool…how are you beating the heat? 

            Just because the mercury is rising, doesn’t mean that people are postponing their weddings or that it is finally appropriate for you to write on response cards that you will only be in attendance if the temperature is below 80 degrees…though that is a lovely thought.  If you happen to be a bride planning her nuptials in the smack-dab middle of summer, here are some fantastic ways to help your guests avoid sweating to death.  Trust me…you will want to help them somehow…otherwise everyone might suddenly ‘come down’ with an awful stomach flu just in order to leave your fete…which would be such a shame!  So throw them a bone…or at least a fan!  Until next time, stay in the shade!  

Anamarija K. Photography


Even the tiniest members of your bridal party need shade! Consider providing light parasols during the

 ceremony...it would be terrible if the sun's rays blocked the guest's view of how awesome you look! 

Ice Cream Sandwiches and Wrapping via Tartlette


Honestly, who doesn't love a good old-fashioned ice cream sandwich...and the presentation is just to

dang cute to resist!

Sakura Photography


Umm...gelato at a wedding...yes please! This one really requires no explanation.

We Love Pictures Photography via Once Wed


If you are a budget-concious bride, try printing your wedding programs on heavy card stock, cut them

into the shapes of fans, glue a popsicle stick in between the two sides...and voila! A wedding program

 and guest cooling device all in one!

Via What A Wedding Blog


You can never go wrong with a classic. Slap your faces onto some bottles of water and make them

available for guests throughout the evening in large ice-filled containers...before the ceremony, after the

 cocktail hour, and on the way out the door for the drive home! Dehydration is an ugly thing my

friends.