There’s just something effortlessly romantic about the New England coast, and the Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, Rhode Island, didn’t disappoint for Amy and Chet’s wedding festivities. Bridesmaids carried bright pink and yellow wildflower-style bouquets from Allison Phalen Floral Design that played off the natural setting along Narragansett Bay, but the bride held tight to traditional formal elegance with an all-white arrangement and classic silhouette gown. Veronica’s Sweetcakes created a simple two-tier treat that looked too pretty to eat! We can feel the happiness in these sweet photos from Rebecca Arthurs Photography!

Photography – Rebecca Arthurs Photography \ Venue – Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum \ Floral – Allison Phalen Floral Design \ Catering – Blackstone Caterers \ Bakery – Veronica’s Sweetcakes \ Rentals – Entertainment Specialists \ DJ – CE DJ’s \ Transportation – Viking Tours of Newport \ Jewelry – Stella & Dot

We are so excited to share with you what’s sure to be every bride’s go-to resource for finding the perfect wedding dress! Little Dress Book allows brides to search for bridal salons based on price range, style and location and then book an appointment online. While searching for her own wedding dress, creator Mee-Jung Jang couldn’t believe there wasn’t an easier way to coordinate bridal salon appointments for brides on the go, so she took matters into her own hands by making this handy website. Gone are the days of calling and emailing salons to find the right dress style and a time slot that fits with your schedule. Little Dress Book does it all for you, like your own free wedding planner. Can we get an amen?!

Each salon provides a listing of information for the bride to see including photos of dresses and the designers carried. The bride can also view the salon’s calendar and click her desired time to instantly book an appointment.

Little Dress Book is currently in private beta and focused on salons in New York City, but Mee-Jung and her team are already working on expanding the website’s directory to other cities. We think this is an amazing opportunity to minimize some wedding planning chaos and enjoy the dress shopping adventure, so request an invite, spread the word and find your dream gown!

*this post was sponsored by Little Dress Book

Kelsey and Jonathan’s dreamy beach wedding is so lovely we can hardly take our eyes off these photos! Overlooking the water at Seagrove Park in Del Mar, California, this couple said their “I dos,” then headed to L’Auberge Del Mar’s ballroom for an evening of dinner and dancing to the Tijuana Dogs. Kelsey looked stunning in her Monique Lhullier skirt and top, and we love the flowy taupe bridesmaids dresses from Swoon paired with strappy gold heels! Hello luscious elegance! White, ivory and green orchid variations assembled by Botanica SD brought modern sophistication to the tabletops and served as perfect accents on their banana chocolate truffle wedding cake. Enjoy soaking up these seaside moments captured by Erin Hearts Court!

Photography – Erin Hearts Court \ Ceremony Venue – Seagrove Park Del Mar \ Reception Venue – L’Auberge Del Mar \ Floral – Botanica SD \ Stationery – Sweet Paper La Jolla \ Bakery – CAKE \ Linens – Classic Party Rentals SD \ Band – Tijuana Dogs \ Hair Stylist – HAIM Del Mar \ Makeup Artist – Kim Kruz of Bobbi Brown \ Bridesmaids Dresses – Swoon \ Gown – Monique Lhullier \ Jewelry – Alexis Bittar \ Shoes – Kate Spade

Meghan and Michael enjoyed a two year engagement, during which time the bride planned every detail of their day to perfection. “We started collecting vintage mercury glass the second I said ‘yes,’” she said. Meghan Haney Designs would later use the vessels to create a vintage chic affair with soft white and pink blooms. Wente Vineyards was the stunning backdrop for this California wedding, where photographer Bret Cole snapped some incredible portraits outside the property’s wine caves. We adore the soft patterned linens from Napa Valley Linens and the couple’s creative use of wine barrels as cocktail tables! Do you have a favorite detail?

Photography – Bret Cole \ Venue – Wente Vineyards \ Floral – Meghan Haney Designs \ Stationery – Crane & Co. from Neiman Marcus \ Catering – Wente Vineyards \ Bakery – Wente Vineyards \ DJ – 21st Century Sounds \ Rentals and lighting – Classic Party Rentals \ Linens – Napa Valley Linens \ Ceremony Musicians – An Elegant Touch of Strings \ Bridesmaids – Ann Taylor \ Gown – Amsale \ Bridal Salon – Neiman Marcus \ Shoes – Valentino

Happy Friday! It’s our favorite time of the week where we get to share the freshest, prettiest and most inspiring links from the wedding world and beyond. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it! We hope you have a great weekend soaking up these last few days of summer! xo

{Image by Britta Schunck via 100 Layer Cake}

A few of our favorites from the week:

• These menus look good enough to eat.
• Create a romantic atmosphere in your home.
• Put your cupcakes on a pedestal with this DIY.
• L-O-V-E this easy to make guestbook idea.
• The best milkshake you’ll ever have.
• The ultimate fall recipe.
• This classic soiree is beyond perfection.
• Page after page of swoon-worthy inspiration.
• Our favorite pin of the week.

EAD is searching for fabulous fall content to feature on our blog! Have just the thing? Please send your fall weddings, styled events, tabletop inspiration, engagement sessions and seasonal DIY-tutorial ideas to submissions@elizabethannedesigns.com. Remember to include between 40 and 60 images for wedding features and styled sessions; for engagement sessions and tutorials, please send no more than 40 images. You can view the rest of our submission guidelines here. Thanks and we look forward to sharing lots of pretty autumn inspiration soon!