“I felt lucky just to meet you and be your friend. And I feel even luckier to have married you and love you for a lifetime.”  Tanner and Rachel met on their first day of medical school and their friendship quickly turned into something special, and soon they found themselves gathering their closest family and friends for an intimate destination …

Kelsey and Andrew’s Indiana wedding was an elegantly rustic event at Heston Hills Banquet Hall. Kelsey (who is a wedding photographer herself!) and her friends and family created tons of handmade details (the favors, invitations, place cards, centerpieces… and the list goes on!) to make their wedding really personal. My absolute favorite details are the weathered window pane table seating …

This morning we’ve got a bright, fresh, and fun wedding to kick off your Friday and hopefully keep your weekend sunny. Ashley and Chadwick were married at The Dudley Mansion in Wilmington, North Carolina. The couple is gorgeous as are the modern, free-form flowers by Fiore Fine Flowers. I love those big orchids and lilies and how they pop against the bridesmaids’ …

Erin and Jared were married at the Parador in Houston, Texas. Rather than having a specific theme or colors for their wedding, they used various wine details (corks for escort cards and wine bottles as table decor) as well as candlelight all over to create a romantic and intimate wedding. I’m in love with the gardens, such a pretty backdrop …

This sweet little Chicago wedding showcases so much of my lovely city!  From the portraits on Wacker Drive to the reception at Fulton’s on the River, Andrea and Rob chose locations that reflect the best of Chicago, and Jessie from Simply Jessie Photography captured all of the images with her always amazing eye.  Fluffy white flowers and navy blue accents from Fleur complemented the view of …

What better way to interpret Glitter and Glam than by drawing inspiration from the most glamorous of cities, Paris.  Amysing Events, Carli Morgan Photographer, Flowers and Sweets, Spoonful of Sugar and Pineapple Party Girl Rentals capture the sparkle of the Eiffel Tower at night with their Inspired Creations Contest concept. The team’s inspiration was the Pont Alexandre III at night, …

From the metal-topped table to the wire baskets and architectural florals and containers, this Inspired Creations Contest concept is more downtown city glitter than feminine and girly, and I am utterly in love.  Studio28 Photo, The Stylish Soiree, Krista Jon, Archive Vintage Rentals and Ashley Zwar have created a modern, industrial take on glitz and glam with this peach, ivory, and black …

Kate and Justin’s Nashville wedding is full of classic details. The beautiful ballroom at Nashville’s War Memorial was transformed with gorgeous floral including cream rose pomanders, manzanita branch centerpieces and white hydrangeas and orchids. The hanging crystals in the centerpieces mirrored a dramatic crystal chandelier hanging over the ballroom floor. See all the pretty details and the lovely images from …

Nothing makes me happier than beautiful flowers, so naturally, I adore this rich, colorful tabletop from Seattle-based florist McKenzie Powell Designs.  McKenzie found the fabric for the tablecloth at an estate sale and built the table around it, with fresh white china and taper candles set against cheery pops of yellow, pink and coral.  The lush centerpiece of garden roses, …

Robin and William married in a classic Chicago wedding. Everything about the wedding, from the bride to the location, is elegant without being fussy, classic without being stuffy. The reception venue is so unique. The photography takes advantage of all locations, starting with Union Station and ending at Salvage One. It’s a little more dramatic than what we’ve been seeing …

I have to admit, I’m finally adjusting to this wonderful nip in the air, and it’s getting me so excited for Thanksgiving!  We adore going to one of Chicago’s many restaurants to have turkey and pumpkin pie, and seeing a movie (this year it will be Harry Potter!) in the evening, then of course shopping over the weekend!

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Latrice Cushenberry from Opulent Couturier Event Styling & Planning is the mastermind behind this gorgeous couture wedding fashion shoot, inspired by a recent Tom Ford 2010 Fall Preview Men’s Collection and a Christian Dior editorial ad. Latrice perfectly captured the beauty of a couture gown, edgy and fashionable accessories, and a tailored tuxedo – mixed with the grunge of …