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Inspired by the hues of early spring, this lovely tabletop created by Michelle Cross Photography shows off the beauty of the season in an unexpected way! Blood oranges dot each place setting, and a matching centerpiece by Flowers & Friends in San Clemente of orange tulips and protea is the perfect accompaniment to the citrus. A runner of gold glitter …

Laura and Josh wanted a romantic wedding that drew inspiration from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Art Nouveau, and classic English gardens.  Portland’s stunning The Governor Hotel was a perfect choice for their theme!  The couple accessorized the hotel’s ballroom by mixing high and low all-white arrangements by Germanium Lake on their gorgeous banquet style tables.  Laura made all of …

I love fall weddings, especially when there are unique and fun autumn elements that are outside of the traditional norm.  This fabulous inspiration shoot from Lisa Martin Bloomsberry Floral and Sara Gray Photography brings a modern spin to the fall wedding, showcasing a color palette of vivid orange and yellow paired with kraft paper brown, and fun and unique details …

Irving Street Kitchen in Portland, Oregon provided a unique venue for this shoot that’s a gorgeous mix of rustic and urban – with a bit of glam thrown in for good measure! This inspiration shoot was a collaboration of quite a few vendors including styling by Hitched Weddings and amazing floral from Petalos Floral Design. I love all the different …

We all know how much I love watercolors, so when Anastasia of Anastasia Marie sent over this Claude Monet-inspired bridal shoot styled by Short & Sweet I was very excited! This magical, mossy, wooded setting is amazing inspiration for a bridal shoot. I love how they incorporated Monet’s watery pastels into not only the flowers, but the invitations and other …