Tuesday Shoesday

Happy Shoesday! I couldn't resist these lacy gold Badgeley Mischka heels... they are so romanic and vintage feeling. The gold tablecloths paired with soft frilly white flowers in a depression glass vase atop a crocheted doily are the perfect match for these pretty shoes. 

Badgeley Mishka 'Bryant' from Nordstrom; Centerpiece by Blossom Floral, photo by blaine photography via Project Wedding

Giveaway: MarryThis! Planner

I'm back to blogging today and I am so thrilled to be sharing a fabulous giveaway in honor of the occasion! 

Ever wish you could take a cute styled shoot and somehow magically turn it into a wedding on a budget? That's the idea behind MarryThis! - a fantastic new planning tool for brides built around a theme for a wedding, with reality in mind. For $30, you can download your very own planner guide that will take you "from your dress to the cake and give you all the information you need from beginning to end."

From MarryThis!:

"We get it -- there are a lot of magazines, blogs and books out there vying for your attention in planning your wedding. So what makes MarryThis! any different? It’s because we provide you with specifics in every step of the wedding process.

Included in each MarryThis! guide are:

• Detailed budgets (with actual prices!) ranging from 75-350 guests

• In-depth timeline, with steps from the engagement to the big day

• Insider information from wedding vendors, including saving money and hot trends

• Color schemes for your favorite color

MarryThis! has released five guides so far, with themes ranging from vineyard wedding to morning brunch. My favorite so far? This pretty 'Chic All White Wedding' is one of my personal favorites. Just look at all the loveliness!

photos by Sara Gray Photography

To celebrate my return to blogging, I'm giving one of you fab readers a chance to win your choice of MarryThis! planners, perfect for the newly engaged bride looking to plan an amazing wedding with tons of style. 

To enter, simply leave a comment telling me why you want to win a MarryThis! planner. (Please make sure to include your email address!)

Winners will be chosen at random this Friday, July 1st at 6 pm PST. 

Good luck!

I'm Back in the States!

I'm back in the States! We got back late last night after two final whirlwind weeks of traveling Europe. We got to visit with Sofia and André of Brancoprata in Poto, Portugal - they are our favorite couple ever! Then we went to Barcelona, Spain before spending our last hurried days in London having a busy but amazing time, including a fab last night out on the town with my friend Celine of Celine Chaplin Photography. I apologize for lack of posting, now that I am back home I can't wait to getting back to writing and doing this blog - I've missed posting and interacting with you all every week!

I wanted to leave you with a sneak peek of a London love session that Brandon and I did with Celine Chaplin Photography and Miss Honey Bare - a fab vintage hair and makeup artist.

photo by Celine Chaplin Photography

A Bridal Tea Party

Today I have the sweetest bridal tea party shoot to share with you from Photography by McKenzie. I just adore this idea, and think it would make for a sweet "bride party" with a bunch of newlywed friends. Put on your wedding dresses (because who doesn't want an excuse to wear your dress again?), serve tea and cupcakes, and have a grand time celebrating being a part of the married gals club. 

I am so in love with this shoot put together by some of Utah's finest vendors... the decor, the styling and the amazing flowers by Cali Rose Floral + Event Design, the sweet cupcakes in teacups - what's not to love?!

So gorgeous! Thank you so much to Photography by McKenzie for sharing this lovely shoot. 

Vendors/Credits: Photos - Photography by McKenzie, Florist - Calie Rose Floral + Event Design, Dresses - Avenia Bridal, Makeup - Averie DelGrosso, Eyelash extensions - Extensions by Lindy, Hair - Jocelyn Brown, Tiffany Hutchings, and Maddie Larsen of Amara Day Spa & Salon 

Tuesday Shoesday

We only have a little over a week left in London - I can't believe it has gone by so fast! London is definitely feeling more like home now, and I love it so much you could say I'm 'head over heels' for it here :) That's why this cute picture by Jessica Claire from her recent Royal Wedding inspired workshop here in the UK is so perfect for today!

Photo by Jessica Claire

Inspiration Board: Poppy Picnic

A late spring/early summer picnic wedding with poppy reds and pinks, bright yellow and touches of pale grey-blue. Handmade scones and victoria sponge cake with homemade strawberry jam which is also given away as favors. Patterned papers, DIY handpainted tablecloths, and vintage touches like mismatched plates and an antique looking mirror menu all add to the pinic-chic charm.

Sources: Clockwise from top left - Orange-Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Buttercream Poppies from Martha Stewart, poppy in bottle via Style Me Pretty, mirror menu via Style Me Pretty, poppy bouquet photo by Sedona Bride via Style Me Pretty, DIY patterned envelopes from Martha Stewart Weddings, poppy tablesetting from Martha Stewart, victoria sponge cake from Domino Magazine, vintage postcard invitations by Bird and Banner via Once Wed, scones via