Happy three day weekend! While we are more than excited to celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, our hearts are with those affected by the tornado that swept through Oklahoma this week. As we continue to keep them in our thoughts, we wanted to end the week on a good note with a few links we loved this week.

{Images by Stephanie Sunderland Photography via Le Magnifque}

A few of our favorites from the week:

• We found a new blog to follow filled with pretty inspiration.
• Have you entered the Pin to Win contest for a $350 gift certificate to Weddingstar yet?!
• Sweet and simple succulent ideas for your wedding.
• The 411 on one of our favorite floral designers.
• In love with every single peach, mint and gold detail in this styled shoot.
• The beauty of Florence captured on one roll of film.
• Our favorite pin from the week.

Have a lovely weekend and see you back here on Tuesday! xo

Akane and Gimpei are simply adorable in their engagement photos taken in breathtaking Kyoto, Japan! We’re huge fans of international photo shoots because they’re a fun way to show the personalities of couples. For a true taste of Japanese culture, Anna Wu Photography captured wonderful images of Akane and Gimpei in and around Kiyomizu-dera. The couple is stunning, and we love these playful and romantic shots!

PS – catch Anna’s travel images from Japan on Entouriste!

Photography – Anna Wu Photography \ Venue – Kiyomizu-dera \ Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist – The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

Sometimes simple is the most sophisticated, and that’s how we feel about Ailin and David’s understated but beautiful wedding at San Francisco City Hall. These sweet images from Connie Lyu highlight the best of the day, from the breathtaking architecture of the building to Ailin’s short BCBG Max Azria dress with blue Manolo Blahnik heels. Guests joined Ailin and David post-ceremony at Stable Cafe, where amazing food by Azalina’s, a fabulous gold cake from Cake Coquette, and plenty of Champagne awaited. We love the shiny gold initial balloons and rustic garden arrangements from Lila B.. See all of the chic details in the gallery!

Photography – Connie Lyu \ Ceremony Venue – San Francisco City Hall \ Reception Venue – Stable Cafe \ Floral – Lila B. \ Bakery – Cake Coquette \ Catering – Azalina’s \ Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist – Kary Li Premier Makeup & Hair Designs \ Gown – BCBG Max Azria \ Shoes – Manolo Blahnik \ Suit – J.Crew \ Pocket Square – Ermenegildo Zegna

We admit it, stripes have become our latest obsession! We’ve already crushed on sassy black and white stripes, but now we’re smitten with delicate and romantic blush, and we’re loving the trend of blush and white stripes in weddings! Such a beautiful way to add a bit of texture to your decor, gown, and even cake!

1 – pink striped escort cards from Farewell Paperie, image by Britt Chudleigh via Snippet & Ink \ 2 – gorgeous blush and ivory tabletop designed by Beth Helmstetter, image by Steve Steinhardt via Southern Weddings \ 3 – Ian Stuart gown with blush stripes, image by Mademoiselle Fiona* via Style Me Pretty \ 4 – blush and white striped drapes via Rosenberry Rooms \ 5 – blush striped cake from Erica OBrien, image by Lane Dittoe via Munaluchi Bride \ 6 – pink striped bridesmaids skirts, image by Tessa Barton Photography via Something Borrowed \ 7 – pink bow tie and seersucker suit, image by David Newkirk via Well-Groomed \ 8 – place setting with pink striped napkin, image by Lauren Larsen via Southern Weddings \ 9 – blush-striped linens, image by welovepictures via Style Me Pretty \ 10 – striped flower girl dress from J Crew, image by Heather Kincaid via Brides

*Mademoiselle Fiona is a member of the EAD Vendor Guide. To find vendors in your area, click here, or if you are a vendor interested in applying, click here.