Steve and Lindsey were married at the edge of White Rock Lake in Dallas, at one of the coolest venues I’ve seen in a while, The Filter Building. They had a small ceremony, surrounded by their dearest of friends and family, and used pinwheels as their inspiration! The result is crazy fun and colorful, with a little industrial edge. Just my kind of party.
Photographer: RAE Portraits / Reception Venue: The Filter Building
I just love Cassie and Troy’s classic, perfect garden wedding. Set among the towering trees in Lodi, with just the perfect pop of pink, it’s as pretty as can be.
Photographer: Joleen Willis Photography / Dress Designer: Miosa Couture / Event Venue: Wine & Roses
I can barely look away from these beautiful shots. The lighting, the colors… and that puppy? He (Hurley is his name) has my heart.
Ariel and Vanessa are getting married in Puerto Rico later this year, and their super talented photographer, Kimberly Chau, will be going along. If these shots are any indication, I’m sure it will be amazing!
Photographer: Kimberly Chau Photography / Location: Hermann Park
I’ve been thinking a lot about taking risks, lately. The risks I’ve taken in the past, and those I plan to take in the future. The truth is, I’ve always played things pretty safe… but often I find I’m a lot happier when I’m forced to throw it all out the window and be true to myself.
So… I’m brainstorming. In love, I couldn’t be happier. But in life… well, I have a lot of dreams. And a few fears. But mostly, a whole lot of hope that eventually I will totally find my way into the happiest, most fulfilling and life-balancing awesome career… and all will be right with the world.
(ya… I know)
Honestly, though, that end could take any number of forms. And as of yet I’m having a pretty hard time focusing on just one plan. But the reality is that eventually, in order to find success, I might have to focus a little. And that — to me — is one of the biggest risks of all.
I want to do “something great” (this might be a generational problem, but nvm). And… if I start taking a few more risks… maybe I’ll have a real chance.
But all cryptic introspection aside… I’m pretty excited for this weekend and the week to come. After what promises to be a crazy busy weekend, we’re headed to California to squeeze any and all of our wedding prep into one little week. So wish us loads of luck! We’re pretty excited.
And be sure to check back. I’ll be scheduling some lovely posts while we’re away.
Here are a few things I’m loving this week…
These adorable mom tatts.
I so have to hit the cupcake ATM while we’re in LA.
I cant help it, I am so in love with succulents.
This super cute second birthday!
These absolutely gorgeous shoes.
Photo: Steve Steinhardt (who will be taking our engagement shots next week!!)
Table / Bouquet / Cakes / Escort Cards
From the start, I’ve had a specific color palette in mind for our wedding… but I’ve always had a hard time really envisioning it. So somewhere along the way, I started a little folder. It isn’t a pinboard, because something about Pinterest just encourages me to keep on pinning and pinning… and this exercise just feels a little too specific for that. Instead, it’s just a little folder with a few very specific shots. The ones that really inspire me. And since we’re getting close to a lot of our color decisions and I find myself peeking in the folder more and more, I thought I’d share a few of my favorites.
“Stepping outside the comfort zone is the price I pay to find out how good I can be. If I planned on backing off every time running got difficult I would hang up my shoes and take up knitting.”
~Desiree Davila
Trying to remember to apply this attitude to all parts of my life. How about you?
Photo: via Cape Cod Collegiate
Jeff & Leah were living in Australia during their engagement and pulled off planning this simple and gorgeous affair from afar. From those gorgeous flowers to the perogies (lovingly handmade by Leah’s grandma!) that served as a midnight snack… every detail was just perfect.
Photographer: Sandra Regier / Caterer: Gusto Catering Company / Event Designer: Julia Weddings / Floral Designer: Les Fleurs Floral Boutique / Reception Venue: Victoria Park Pavilion / Veils and Headpieces: Taylors Bridals / Bakery: The Cake Box
Our whirlwind trip home, to the coast of Oregon, barely left me time to think, but Mark did a pretty great job holding down the fort on Instagram. These are a few shots he took along the way.
Have a lovely weekend, and loads of fun if you’re celebrating on Saturday!!
Here are a few things I’m loving this week…
This gorgeous garden.
A super fun way to map the places you’ve been.
Why have I not thought of this before?
A free wedding from the coolest folks around.
This amazing house.
Making my mouth water.
Photo: Love Me Sailor via Ruffled
Taylar and Neal were married on a sunny November day in Langley, BC, in an intimate affair at Murrayville Hall. The wedding was filled with handmade touches, including paper flowers the bride made from old sheet music, and the bride and groom chose to take a lot of their shots at the gorgeous and so perfectly vintage Princess & The Pea Bed and Breakfast.
Photographer: Danielle Dobson Photo / Reception Venue: Murrayville Hall / Accommodation: Princess & The Pea Bed and Breakfast
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