Jennifer & Mark, by Lisa Lefkowitz

Romantic. That's the first word to come to mind when I got a hold of these photos from the amazing Lisa Lefkowitz. Lisa, once again, has done an amazing job capturing the details of a wedding that make it personal. Jennifer and Mark hired the ridiculously talented Rebecca Reategui to put their Durango, Colorado fete together and boy did she deliver a winner; the soft peach and ivory tones lent themselves to all aspects of the wedding, providing a, well, a most romantic, seasonless mood. The stunning florals were designed by one of my favorite florists in the country, Ariella Chezar, known for her vintage, still life looking arrangements and bouquets. Honestly, if I lived on the West Coast, I'd want all three of these ladies involved in my wedding.






For more photographs Jennifer and Mark's extraordinary wedding, visit Lisa's blog

Blog Stalking and Other Adventures

Can you believe it's Friday already?! This week just flew by. We are so thrilled to welcome Kiernan Michael into the family, so I apologize if I skimped a little on posting. There has been a lot of goodness around the web this week, and here are some of my personal faves:


I just have to begin with this cloche hat. It's killing me, folks. Seriously.

Anniversary photo shoot from Brooklyn Bride. The background graffiti makes it.

Breakfast at Tiffany's engagement session. Divine.

Big news guys! Vintage Glam is now Ruffled! Head on over and congratulate Amanda on the new site.

I love Megan & Chris's sweet wedding via 100 Layer Cake.

Vintage! Handmade! Outdoor! Garden florals! Emily from Once Wed features the prettiest weddings, and Ben and Shayda's is no exception.

If I keep on looking at Aran's blog, Cannelle er Vanille, I'll never fit into my dress! Sinful pumpkin and hazelnut doughnuts with clafoutis. Look at your own risk.

Another fabulous handmade wedding via frolic!

Lovely fabric flower escort cards via Elizabeth Anne Designs.

Are you a paperophile like me? Then you'll love Folding Trees.

I sure would love one of these headbands for this bird's nest of mine.

This isn't your grandfather's general store.

Real Wedding Rundown

Some weeks I find too many weddings to love on my favorite photography blogs to give each its due credit, so here is a peak at a few of my recent favorites:

Elisabeth Millay has an amazing knack for capturing warm pink tones of sunlight in her photos, making the details of the weddings she shoots so feminine. Alexa and Rodrigo's celebration was styled with armloads of peegee hydrangeas, soft shades of pink, blue, and ivory, and the prettiest lily of the valley cake to date.

Isabelle and Daniel's wedding is what a wedding should be; chock full of vintage inspired details, a jaw dropping dress, and a whole lotta love. Elizabeth Messina of Kiss the Groom is hands down one of the best photographer's when it comes to capturing the little things that make a wedding one's own.

There isn't much anyone can say about Jose Villa's work that hasn't been said before. His work inspires my romantic side. If you aren't a regular follower of his work, you don't know what you're missing. Jose has given us a sneak peak at Gamze and David's wedding (gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a very big bow) and a couple of florals with the promise of more to come this week.

Jennifer and Kyle's wedding, courtesy of the lovely Lisa Lefkowitz, has a simple rustic charm that is still elegant in all of the right places.

You can tell from the moment you see Julie and Tucker's quintessential New England wedding that the region is in Lisa Rigby's bones. The event was a surprising cross between a vineyard and a nautical style wedding, but it worked!


What a great way to start off the week, wouldn't you say?

Laundry Day Photo Shoot with Justin & Mary

I've really been into yellow lately, so when I came across this incredible photo shoot from the talented team of Justin and Mary, I knew I had to share it!

The details are absolutely to die for. Apparently, Justin and Mary threw the whole shoot together in four hours (seriously). They had some help from and excellent group of vendors and beautiful weather. I am feeling so inspired...

The Melissa Sweet dress was a perfect choice for the casual shoot which featured laundry related decor.

I LOVE the vintage handkerchief wrapped around the bouquet. The colors in the embroidery are just perfect!



The darling little cupcake picks read "You wash" and "I'll dry".

Jars of vintage buttons. Buttons on the escort tags. Cute as a button. Absolutely love these little details!

Pretty little table setting. I'm amazed at how elegant yet comfortable the picnic table looks.

For more photos and information on the fabulous vendors who helped make this gorgeousness happen visit Justin and Mary's site here.

Fab Find: Lollia at Haute Look

I love a bargain, so I was happy to see an email from Haute Look today featuring Lollia. If you aren't familiar with their products, Lollia is a bath and body line sold by Anthropologie and boutiques. Known for the pretty vintage packaging and intoxicating scents, Lollia products make wonderful gifts. I'm liking the sample sizes (bridesmaid gifts?):





{soap, $5; parfume, $4.50; hand lotion, $3.50}

Special Edition: A Romantic Wedding Preview

I wasn't going to post again today, but Meg over at La Partie Events has posted additional photos from Nadia & Charles Wedding, so I'm giddy to share. Here is a sample:

{image from erin hearts court}

You can also see more photos on 100 Layer Cake and Once Wed. Isn't it the most romantic wedding ever? I love all of the vintage art nouveau wedding details, the Etsy touches, and how totally in love these two kids are. Perfecto!

Lemonade & Lavender

Sorry about the delay in posting today. I'm making some technical changes in order to improve the maneuverability of brides {bliss} and it's taking a little bit longer than I thought! I promise to have a post up by mid-afternoon. Until then, here is a little inspiration for the day...

I love this refreshing palette; soft yellow and lavender. For a simple garden wedding, I think gorgeous bunches of lavender for bouquets, sprigs for boutonnieres, and filled vases for centerpieces would be heavenly. Serve your guests homemade lemonade (with lavender blossoms frozen in the ice) and add a little limoncello for the 21 and over crowd.


{images from top left: associated content; limauge boutique; unkown. second row: maria's vintage; pixie blossoms; country living. bottom row: conscious kitchen; home portfolio; country living}

Inspiration Tuesday: Vintage Fabrics

I am so inspired by Etsy shop sohomode. DYING over these dresses! How gorgeous would they be for bridesmaids! I think I might! The fabric, the design, it's simply perfection.

{images from sohomode}

Got me to thinking about vintage fabrics and how to beautifully incorporate them into a wedding. Here are a few examples:

{image from martha stewart weddings}

I like a necktie that coordinates with bridesmaid dresses and overall design of a wedding. If you are having a tough time finding a fabric or print that you, visit Tie Crafters. You can send them your material and they'll custom make your ties to your specifications.

Sew these perfect little clutches for your bridesmaids! You can find a free pattern here. There are, however several other sites offering free patterns if you wish to have a different style.

{image from melissamusgrove}

Have I told you that I love vintage fabrics? Use beautiful, old-fashion feed sack material for your sewing projects. Etsy and Ebay have shops where you can find a variety of colors and patterns.

{image from country living}

These ideas can be beautifully incorporated into a garden or picnic wedding. Tweek the palette a bit for a gorgeous, rustic fall shindig!

Dear Monday

Happy Monday to everyone! This is a super busy week for me, as I am adding a lot of features to my blog and helping with my future sister-in-law's baby shower. While I'm setting up my photographers blog roll today, I thought I'd share a wonderful idea with you.

This picture comes from Stephanie Williams Photography blog. The couple, Ashley and Jeff, integrated birds into their wedding design. My favorite is the love birds notes. Pretty little birds made from vintage looking scrapbook paper were placed in a galvanized bucket and guests were asked to leave a little note for the couple. What a great idea to add these lovely sentiments to a photo album or scrap book! Wonderful alternative to traditional guest books.

image from {stephanie williams photography}

I found a bird template here and scrapbook paper here . With thousand of different patterns and styles, you have plenty of options for coordinating with your wedding colors and theme.

{bird template}

Wedding in the Garden

Being a professional wedding blogger, I have a lot of ideas for my own wedding. It's nearly impossible for me to narrow down my color choices, so I'm going with a garden themed wedding; perfect for a person (such as myself) who is unable to commit to one or two colors.

from top left: image from www.cameroningalls.com; source unknown; the knot; country living. 2nd row: victoria mag; the knot; source unknown. 3rd row: stephanie williams photography; country living; source unknown.

How to get this look? Check it out:



Do your own bouquets! When you buy in bulk from Fifty Flowers, you receive a significant discount. When you purchase their garden roses, you'll pay less than if you were getting carnations from a florist! If you would like more of a variety, include peonies and rananculus. For table centerpieces, simply arrange the flowers in large Ball canning jars (less than $1.00 each when you buy a case).



From Party Rental, LTD comes this table setting. Instead of the usual silverware, go with the white handled flatware. The plate looks like it came from Grandma's china cabinet! I chose a pink linen table cloth, white linen church napkins, white folding chairs, and hot pink seat cushions to pull the look together.



I ADORE vintage linens, and these handkerchiefs are my favorite! Peruse the pages on Ebay, visit your local antique store or flea market. Pass them out to your female guests before the ceremony. LOVE this idea! A true vintage wedding inspiration.

Sadly, we are unable to buy Laduree macarons in the United States (if you don't know about these Parisian delights, a favorite of Marie Antoinette, you are sorely missing out, or, very fortunate not to have an unquenchable taste for them). However,L'Epicerie's macarons are pretty good! Purchase in bulk for delicious favors. Pack in mint green or lavender boxes and print your message on the top in a coordinating color.