Real Wedding: Jason Groupp Photography

I adore the details of this wedding from Jason Groupp Photography. The couple, Vanessa and Pete, chose Shelter Island, NY as their location; and what a place! The cottage Vanessa got ready in is quaint and cozy. And the church! Can you believe the church?

All of this is only equalled by the brides Oscar de la Renta gown. It honestly has me questioning my own dress. So beautiful with the fuchsia Manolo's.

For more photos from Vanessa and Pete's wedding, and other gorgeous events, go here.










Don't you love the girls' white dresses? And the gothic window in the vintage decorated cottage? And everything else?!

Inspiration Tuesday: Black and White Wedding

I came across Lisa Lefkowitz's website and had to do an inspiration board around the fantastic wedding shoes she shot a photo of. Black and white, along with a touch of another color, is clean and simple, yet rich.

{from top left: lisa lefkowitz; krista raak; country living. middle row: martha stewart; country living; stephanie williams. bottom row: victoria mag; country living; the knot.}

Black and white combined with a bright or primary color is elegant and refined or, when paired with earth tones is rustic and casual.

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!