I’m a huge fan of all the shine I’ve been seeing lately! Of course I love glitter and sequins, but right now I’m more inspired by two different metallic details. Up first is foil stamping! Just about any invitation can look fabulous with some foil whether they are modern, elegant, or romantic. It brings in a bit of glam!

I adore …

2012 is going to be the year of glam and glitz – so what better way to sparkle than by adding metallics to your color palette!  I’m in love with fresh and bright gold these days – pair it with almost any shade and you have instant glamour.  This board mixes textured gold with a clean white and poppy red for …

It’s so refreshing to see a fall-inspired wedding or shoot using colors outside of the typical fall palette! For this shoot, Michelle Cousins of Utah Events by Design used a copper and gold-inspired palette with touches of peach, pink, and mossy green for a little fall flavor. Details such as the bride’s dress, birdcage veil, and the table linens also …

Marguerite and Nicholas had a quintessential Chicago wedding at the landmark Drake Hotel!  Their ceremony was held at the stunning St. Clement Church, the same place where both Maggie’s parents and grandparents were married. Phillip’s Flowers did a beautiful job blending classic and modern, mixing glittery floating candles with elegant white blooms such as ranunculus, orchids, hydrangea, roses, and calla lilies. Olivia …

Working with the fall color palette of amber, gold, saffron and chocolate, Kelly Marie of Fleur and Heather of Greatest Expectations pulled from the in-the-moment trend of beer and hops to style a shoot that is the perfect combination of modern and rustic.  With custom stationery and the cutest vintage beer bottle labels from Lily Red Studio, a mouthwatering menu …

Tara and Sam had an ivory and gold vintage-inspired wedding at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, Illinois. The amazing florals by the always drool-worthy Stems incorporated some more traditional flowers such as roses and lily of the valley, but paired them with vintage chandelier table centerpieces, gold chargers and accents, and tons of candles. I love the idea of incorporating deep purple …

Jill and Luke had an elegantly preppy wedding at Hotel del Coronado in northern California. Luke and his groomsmen wore gray pants, navy sport coats and uber-preppy Vineyard Vines ties, while the bridesmaids wore short navy Jenny Yoo dresses in various styles. The elegant white and gold reception was positively stunning, and my favorite detail is the place setting – clear chargers rimmed …

Jasmine and Michael’s intimate Bay Area wedding is nothing short of magical.  Photographed by the captivating Leo Patrone, their wedding featured details reminiscent of Jasmine’s beloved Paris flea markets – a gown handmade from Alençon lace, vintage cameos, calligraphy, rose and raspberry macarons from ‘lette, and delicate blooms such as garden roses, lily of the valley, sweet peas and peonies.  …

This gorgeous rehearsal dinner, designed by Hillary Yeager of Nashville’s Brocade Designs, makes me excited for fall which (considering how much I adore summer) really takes a lot!  Inspired by the rolling hills of Tuscany, the rich gold, currant, and rust hues work so beautifully with the wooden and crochet details.  I’m a sucker for fruit in centerpieces, and absolutely adore the grapes and apples …

Peony lovers, be prepared. Katrina and Ryan’s wedding was a fabulous, hot-pink-peony-filled mix of modern and vintage. Held in uptown Charlotte at The Mint Museum, the couple incorporated their silhouettes as well as frames throughout the event. It was such a great way to compliment the venue without being too literal and it turned out beautifully! The Schultzes did an incredible job …

Shannon and Scott were married on a rainy day at the historical Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. Their beautiful purple and ivory color palette included florals by Da Vinci’s Florist which were so so gorgeous with the elegant golds of The Mayflower. Everything about this wedding is just perfect. Shannon looked flawless in that fabulous dress, with her classic bouquet, and I love that cathedral …

Classic, timeless, and delicate, this gorgeous styled shoot from Holly Heider Chapple, Events in the City, Laura Ashbrook Photography, and an amazing array of Washington DC-area wedding vendors was inspired by the elegant style of the early 1900s and the story of the maiden voyage of the Titanic. The deep brown, burgundy, and gold color palette, classic calligraphy, and …