Last spring I teamed up with Rachael Foster Photography and Petals by the Shore to create a vibrant Dutch styled wedding. As a lover of all things elegant and bright, I had a lot of fun planning and styling this shoot. Our goal was to put together wedding inspiration that modern couples could incorporate into their real weddings; […]
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Real Wedding Jordan and Justin – National Museum of Women in the Arts
Last year I had the pleasure to work with Jordan and Justin for their stunning wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC. Jordan and Justin met in NYC and live in Chicago, so they planned their wedding with the help of Jordan’s parents who live in the district. It was […]
Real Wedding Katie and Doug – Dahlgren Chapel and The Westin Georgetown, Part 2
Earlier this week, I shared Part 1 from Katie and Doug’s at Dahlgren Chapel and The Westin Georgetown with Emily Clack Photography. When I first learned their plans for a brunch wedding, I was very excited (who doesn’t love brunch?)! I love brunch weddings because they allow couples to literally enjoy their wedding all day. Plus you can have fun with the menu […]
Pantone Color of 2015: Marsala Wedding Ideas
Color is a huge source of inspiration and I love seeing the color trends each year. Pantone is always on point with their color choices, so I was not surprised to see that Marsala has been selected as the color of 2015. From Pantone: The impactful, full-bodied qualities of Marsala make for an elegant, grounded statement color. […]
Real Wedding Lauren and Will – Woodend, Part 2
The recipe for a great wedding includes great vendors, lovely details, personal moments and incorporating elements that your guests will enjoy. Lauren and Will’s Woodend Wedding had all of the above! Their ceremony and reception was held last June on a beautiful Summer night. After Lauren and Will’s ceremony, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with lawn games […]
Lovely July 4th Inspiration
Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved celebrating the 4th of July with family and friends. In addition to celebrating America’s independence, it’s a wonderful excuse to celebrate summer. It’s no wonder that many couples choose to marry on the July 4th weekend. Here are some elegant July 4th ideas; for more inspiration see […]
Bridal Bouquets
We’ve come along way since in the ancient days when brides carried bundles of garlic and herbs to ward off evil spirits. Today, the bouquet is one of the most important wedding symbols and arguably the bride’s best accessory. Modern brides select flowers for their bouquet based on their season, favorite flower, colors and theme. […]
Navy, Yellow and Celadon Wedding Inspiration
Yellow flowers are my favorite so I happen to love any wedding color combination with yellow. It’s just such a warm and happy color; and it goes well with many different pairings. My clients K&M are planning to include yellow, white, gray and green details paired with navy for their wedding at The Whittemore House in […]
Balance Bridal Show Vendor Spotlight: Edge Floral
With over 30 years of experience making wedding dreams come true, Edge Floral Event Designers are a talented team of designers. They can create something from simple and elegant, to something completely out of the box. Edge makes the process seamless, they are knowledgeable about flowers and design, and are passionate about working in the wedding industry! Edge […]
Real Wedding for Rachael and Russ at the Naval Academy – Part 2
Here is Part 2 of our Annapolis wedding, see Part 1 to see the ceremony for Rachael and Russ at the Naval Academy Chapel. After the ceremony, guests headed to The Westin Annapolis for the lovely and fun reception. Rachael’s design ideas were inspired by a modern and elegant summer wedding. She included tropical flowers, a color palette of peach, pink, salmon and […]
