Happy Heart Day Downloads!

Good morning, ladies!  I am feeling refreshed after the weekend and ready to get into this busy week ahead of me!  I thought it would be fun to start Monday with this adorable free download from Hi, Friend.  This fabulously chic duo, Megan and Jen are always coming up with creative ways to share their love for great design and pretty paper, and what better way to help us celebrate Valentine's Day than with these cute gift tags. You can dress up just about anything with these personalized labels--candy & gift bags, jars, canisters, and boxes.  It really adds that extra touch that makes all the difference.  Check out Hi, Friend's blog for ideas and click this link to pick out your designs and find easy to follow instructions on how to get your Happy Heart Day tags!

Wedding Inspiration Shoot: Soul Mates Photography

I just mentioned how desperately I want spring to come and then I received this adorably sweet wedding shoot from Melissa of Soul Mates Photography!  Finding inspiration in summertime romance, Ashley of Star Gazer Weddings chose playful yellow daisies, fresh yellow lemons and lemonade, paired with a bright teal tablecloth and an incredible teal cake to keep the vibe laid back and casual.  This scene plays up the lighthearted and almost impromptu approach to the family-style backyard wedding that is so popular this year but doesn't forsake the appeal of a cohesive design and summertime details!

Fabulous job, Melissa and all your team!  

Bridal Gown: The Bridal Gallery

Hair and Makeup: Jennifer with Face Body Beauty

Tux: Mr. Formal

Floral: Distinctive Designs

Cake: The Cake Shop

Rental: Crossroads
Photography:  Soul Mates Photography
Wedding Coordinator:  Star Gazer Weddings

Inspiration: Countryside Elegance

Happy New year everyone! It feels good to be back into the swing of things.  And I am so excited to start this year off with this fabulous wedding inspiration shoot from Diana Marie Photography!  A stunning contrast between rustic and graceful beauty.  With a charming horse field and deep mahogany accents paired with creamy white florals, pops of steel blue, and an ethereal Claire Pettibone dress, it's the sort of wedding inspiration brides dream of.  And I know there are a lot of you newly engaged ladies out there...you can't go wrong with creating something like this on your big day!!

Diana Marie is a recent Portland, Oregon transplant and I am extremely honored to be working with her on an up and coming project!  If you are interested in her and her work check out her blog for details!  She is incredibly talented--obviously!
Thank you, Diana!

Vendor Information:


Event Planner & Designer: Encore Events | Flowers: The Vines Leaf | Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone | Hairpiece: Twigs & Honey | Wedding Cake and Cupcakes: Some Crust Bakery | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Macaroons made by me : here and here | Cake stands: Pottery barn | Placecard Template: Martha Stewart 

Gown Friday: Sarah Seven

Sarah Seven designs nothing short of pure romance for her brides.  She is soo good, ladies!!
Have a wonderful weekend! 

Real Wedding: Jaimee and Steve

Good morning!  I have a sweet wedding to share with you all today from Jessica Hill Photography.  One of my favorite parts of this wedding is the location:  Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge.  A magical setting up in the Cascade Mountain range full of tradition and enchantment.  It's just breathtaking.  Another reason why I love this couple, they created their wedding rings in a foundry!  I just can't get enough of all the personalized touches brides and grooms come up with--this one is truly one-of-a-kind! 

Thank you to Jessica for capturing this beautiful celebration and congrats to Jaimee and Steve and their new life together!  Be sure to check out the vendor listing at the end of the post--it's a great list of some wonderful vendors here in Portland!

Location: Timberline Lodge, http://www.timberlinelodge.com/weddings/ (that's Oregon's Mt. Hood in the background!)

Makeup: Austie Eckley, http://www.austieeckley.com/

Flowers: Blum In Design, http://www.blumfloraldesign.com/

Videography: Shields Films, http://www.shieldsfilms.com/

Reception Music: Bad Mitten Orchestre, http://www.myspace.com/badmittenmusic

Firedancers: Flamebuoyant, http://www.flamebuoyant.com/

Photo Booth: The Original Photo Booth, http://www.theoriginalphotobooth.com/