Real Wedding: Green and Yellow in Eugene (Go Ducks!)

In honor of the University of Oregon (where I am currently finishing my journalism degree, and where I met my husband) Ducks playing in the BCS National Championship game today, I found a lovely little Eugene, Oregon (home to the University of Oregon and the Ducks) wedding that happens to be in Duck colors - green and yellow - to share with you all today! I love so much about this wedding - the lovely riverside outdoor location, the long tables, the amazing cake table + canopy, the lovely yellow and green flowers, her amazing dress. Hope you enjoy it, and GO DUCKS!

photos by Robert McNary Photography via Style Me Pretty

Inspiration Board: Wintergreen + Slate

Today's inspiration board is all about a palette that I think would be lovely in winter but could also work for spring - wintergreen and slate with white and hints of a warm cream color mixed in. The feel is relaxed formal, the dresses are sheer but layered, the flowers are lush with white blooms, succulents and greenery. The slate color is always present but is never too dark. I love the green and white stationery, the champagne bar (what drink could be more perfect for celebrating?), the bay leaf garland, and for a departure from tradition - unconventional yet delicious cream puffs for dessert in leiu of a wedding cake.

Credits: Clockwise from top left  - Green stationery suite from Martha Stewart Weddings, Amaryllis bouquet and Jenny Yoo 'Ainsley' bridesmaid dress from Martha Stewart Weddings, Champagne bar with bay leaf garland from Martha Stewart Weddings, Cream puff cake stand from Real Simple, White and slate favors from Martha Stewart Weddings, Scabiosa and succulent centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings, Table setting with centerpieces from Martha Stewart Weddings, Monique Lhuillier 'Addie' dress and slate bridesmaids dresses from Martha Stewart Weddings.

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 Here are links to a few of my favorite invites here, here and here. One of the many very cool features of Storkie.com is their dynamic design capability which allows you to mix and match color combinations and design elements in real-time to create truly unique invitations. Make sure to check them out!

Love Shoot in London

When I saw this love shoot from London, I was totally blown away. Just a bride and a groom in some pretty cool spots around town - no props or overdone poses. Elizabeth Lois was able to capture them just as they are in a few lovely London locations. The shoot took less than an hour (!) - and the results are stunning. I adore the bride's vintage dress, veil by Flo & Percy, her hand tied bouquet gathered from the Columbia Road flower market that morning, and her sweet floral platforms from Miss Selfridge!

Vendors/Credits:

Photography and bouquet - Elizabeth Lois Photograph

Makeup and Hair - Dorota Nowacka

Birdcage Veil - Flo & Percy

Bride's Dress - Vintage

Bride's Shoes - Miss Selfridge 

Tuesday Shoesday

These adorable shoes are from the shoot I'm sharing tomorrow. I love the floral print and that sweet bow - just divine! And I'm really going for the mixing stripes with prints look. Can't wait to show you the rest of this lovely London photo shoot!

Photo by Elizabeth Lois Photography

Inspiration Board: London Calling

It's my first post of 2011, and I wanted to make it symbolic of what I want to achieve this year: Going to London for three months this spring with my husband to study, travel and meet friends abroad - most importantly my dear friend Sofia of Brancoprata in Porto, Portugal who made this lovely little inspiration board. Oh, did I mention we'll be living in London when the Royal wedding takes place in April? :) I'd love to turn it into a freelance writing opportunity and be an 'American in London Royal wedding correspondent'. 

I'm a firm believer in visualizing what you want out of life, and the power of positive thinking and how it can attract good circumstances, events and people into your life. So here's to making 2011 a fabulous year filled with amazing opportunity!

Credits: Click, then rollover photos for credits/links.