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!

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We have just the perfect way to end the first week of 2012 – Raena and David’s gorgeous Manhattan wedding from 4Eyes Photography!  Classic and pretty in shades of pink, silver, and white, with stunning details designed by Adrienne Colosimo of Bespoke Affairs, this wedding is the epitome of chic New York style.  Fluffy pink peonies, elegant silver linens, and …

Surrounded by family, friends, wildflowers, and an antique Ford pick-up truck, Lindsey and Jeremy were married at the Faith, Hope, & Charity Vineyard and Event Center in Terrebonne, Oregon. It was a stunning backdrop for Michelle Cross Photography who beautifully captured all the details of the day. I am utterly in love with the fantastic flowers by Blue Daffodil Flowers that included lemons and …

There is only one word to describe this inspiration shoot shared by Lisa Gilbertson of Simply Fabulous Events & Design - stunning.  Lisa set out to create a shoot that encourages brides to think outside the box when searching for gowns, flowers, and even venues for their wedding.  She chose to showcase a beautiful ruffled gray Kate Towers dress (elegant and quite …

Today’s Inspired Creations Contest idea is a little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n roll!  The Midwest team of Paper&Velvet and Emily O Photography were inspired by the band Mumford & Sons, and vests, banjos, a chandelier, vintage silver pieces, feathers, sequins and cowboy boots were all in high form for this shoot!  The ladies didn’t go too over …

The 1920s have an almost mythical feel – speakeasies, flappers, prohibition and gangsters.  So what better era would there be for a glitter and glam shoot?  Today’s Inspired Creations Contest concept from Allison Barnhill Designs, Elizabeth Ryan Photography, Intrigue Design & Decor, and Up Do’s for I Do’s brings the glamour of the past to life.  Ridgely, Maryland has a historic train …

I’m so excited to show off today’s Inspired Creations Contest idea – it’s retro, vintage, and fresh!  The Chicago team of Jaclyn Simpson Photography, Fleur, and Lily Red Studio created an intimate brunch wedding setting full of scrumptious pancakes and french toast kebabs, on a tabletop set with a handsewn runner, glittering crystal votive holders, and lush blooms. The honey, …

Happy Friday everyone!  I have another lovely Inspired Creations Contest shoot to show off today - modern and glamorous bridal fashion inspiration from the Portland team of Sara Gray Photography, Madeline Roosevelt, Amy Wing, and Serephine.  The model is Sara’s beautiful younger sister Emily who is getting married this summer!  The team wanted to incorporate sparkle without going wild, so they kept to a …

Today I have two gorgeous posts for you featuring the stunning beauty of the Canadian Rockies.  Photographer Julie Williams is the talent behind the camera for both, starting out with Rebecca and Paul’s wedding at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.  The couple hail from the UK but had fallen in love with Banff National Park during prior travels, so they …

A 19th century private residence in Maine is the elegant backdrop for this lovely wedding shoot.  Sarah Goodwin of Daisies & Pearls brought the natural beauty of the setting inside with rustic wood, natural fibers, wintry white, icy blue and glistening silver.  A cozy tabletop with handmade linens held mercury glass vases and antique blue bottles wrapped with silver thread, …

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 …

The last vestiges of snow are finally melting away in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean that I’m tired of beautiful, snowy winter quite yet.  In fact, I’m literally over the moon for this elegant wintry tabletop, with cozy details like cable knit napkin rings and an Alençon lace table runner, and lush arrangements of ivory hydrangea, dusty miller, and anemones.  …