Archive for September, 2011

* DIY Wednesday

Posted on September 7th, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Do It Yourself.


I just love a good project… I’m musing about this rustic wood centerpiece (& escort card) tutorial we received from the *fabulous* Victoria Hudgins last week.

Here’s a peek into how to get that oh-so-rustic reception charm, but you can catch the full article here.  Like a cable knit sweater on a fall day, engraved wood emits a feeling of cozy warmth.

According to Victoria, engraving is addicting- so plug in those wood burners and let the fun begin!

Read the full step-by-step instructions {here}!

Project Styling by Victoria Hudgins of A Subtle Revelry

Photos by Prokopets Studios

Ohhh.. psst!  A new issue of Victoria’s magazine Styled. arrived this week.  It is so awesome… it’s filled with  projects, yummy recipes, figgy things, and fall things.  And isn’t the cover just gorgeous?!

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* Lush Botanical Real Wedding

Posted on September 6th, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Real Weddings.


Right now, this is my fave.  I’m pretty much obsessed with these photographs from Cat and Jon’s cool Santa Barbara wedding. The lush and vibrant botanicals… the metallic glass accents… the STUNNING film photography.  It’s almost overwhelming.  Cat and Jon made their day a blend of eclectic styling and neutral tones paired with florals the colors of a California sunset.   Thanks to Braedon Photography for capturing this day so brilliantly, and then, of course, for sharing it with us…!

Photographs by Braedon Photography

Florals by Nico Cervantes

Bridal Gown: Blush by Jim Hjelm

Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Bride’s Makeup by Blush and Lashes

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Amsale

Groom’s Suit by Burberry

Event Coordination by True Blue Events

Ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Santa Barbara

Reception at Rockwood Woman’s Club

Cake by Jana’s Creative Cakes

See more of this gorgeousness in our real wedding gallery!

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* Tiffany + Meredith: A New York Engagement

Posted on September 2nd, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Engagements, Photography, Things we heart.


These photos portray such a beautiful, tender intimacy… a deep love… and a taste of sweet hope.  Meet Tiffany and Meredith, a couple that was among the very first to get married in New York.  Aren’t they so gorgeous?  And don’t get me started on Oh, Darling Photography… these images are perfection.

Photos by Oh, Darling Photography

Love, Love, Love…

Happy Friday!

See you next week.. we’ve got so many exciting inspirations to share (we can hardly contain ourselves)!

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* Fall Bouquets

Posted on September 1st, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Flowers.


We’re warming up to the idea of fall and thinking about all of the unique floral offerings the season brings…. here are some beautiful bouquets fit for a fall wedding…

Dahlias by {Catherine Leonard}

Succulents by {Q Weddings}

Black Calla Lilies by {Jen Huang}

Spider Mums by {Jose Villa}

Botanical Berry Blend by {Meg Smith}

Happy September, sweet friends!

xo

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