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29 Sep

Santa Ynez engagement shoot

categories Engagements

Santa Ynez fall engagement shoot

Happy weekend, Cakelets! Since many of you will be taking the weekend to snap your engagement photos, we thought we’d drop a little inspiration your way. Plus it’s kind of fun to pop in here on a Saturday. When Stacey Ramsey sent us Rachel + Jonathan’s e-sesh we instantly knew it would be perfect for some fall inspiration. It’s got a cozy autumnal vibe, a handsome couple with great style and a beautiful countryside background. Lovely indeed.

Santa Ynez outdoor fall engagement session

rainy fall engagement session in Santa Ynez

delicate engagement ring

barn guitar serenade

fur-cuffed herringbone winter coat and classic cowboy boots

barn engagement session

romantic barn engagement shoot

Santa Ynez barn engagement session

fur-cuffed herringbone coat

guitar serenade

black floral patterned shirt dress and brown leather braided belt

red button-down, tie and tweed vest

romantic Santa Ynez engagement session

black patterned shirt dress and brown leather braided belt

outdoor prairie engagement session

cowboy boots, black floral print shirt dress and brown leather braided belt

From Stacey:

A little story behind this shoot. It was a “destination” shoot that was meant to take place at Boulder Park in Santa Barbara. Planned literally months in advance, with this wonderfully stylized couple, (vintage fur coat, juxtaposition of cowboy boots & all), we were set to go for a modern rustic take on a 1970′s theme. But after the long drive and all the anticipation — as soon as we arrived, a downpour begin. Not a sprinkle…at STORM. We drove down the winding road off the mountain and began our search that almost lasted until sunset trying to find shelter and a place to shoot! Only after venturing into the beautiful countryside of Santa Ynez, we found a abandoned cattle barn–this couple was such troopers with an amazing attitude! Their love certainly warmed that dilapidated barn for a beautiful shoot! Just as the sun began to set, the rain dwindled for some pretty shots in a field just outside.

Hope everyone has a great weekend, and if you’re taking your engagement photos today or tomorrow, may the weather be in your favor!

28 Sep

Bits for Friday

categories Bits + Pieces

There’s finally just a hint of fall in the air here in LA and we can’t help but get a teensy bit excited about the coming season.

* Painted pumpkins from a Poppy Talk post on Babble.
* Reminded how gorgeous Dream Collective jewelry is when we posted this wedding. The rings were custom made by DC and they’re gorg.
* Big, messy fish tail braids are perfect for fall style.
* A great little tutorial for DIY foil greeting cards.

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Plus lots of cute stuff in the marketplace, as always!

Mis-matched antique china, Gallon size mason jars, an adorable photobooth backdrop, bright tulle garlands, modern ceramic planters, burlap and lace table runners, plus lots and lots more.

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Our black & white striped favor bags with gold hearts are back in stock. Get them while you can!

Mr. Boddington’s has a new line of adorable wedding stationery, included write-in table numbers, place cards, and escort cards.

Jamie of Rad & In Love has expanded her business and is now shooting family, baby, and birth photography. Just ’cause the wedding is over doesn’t mean you don’t want professional photos of other v. important life events!

28 Sep

Neon wedding inspiration

categories Styled Shoots

neon pink napkin and invitation

Y’all know that neon doesn’t have to go away now that it’s not summer anymore, right? In fact, we’re hoping this cute and simple shoot by Engaged & Inspired sparks some ideas. We know fall weddings and parties are perfect for bringing in romantic deep tones, but how fun would it be to add pops of neon to your table, invitations and decor?

sunset neon party

neon table settings and owl vases

neon ball place card holders

chevron printed napkins and neon wine glass flourishes

owl vase centerpieces

gold sweetheart gown

white sweetheart bridesmaid dresses

Sarah Seven dresses all around, yes!

pink, orange and yellow sweets

neon paper garland and chevron napkins

neon pink striped fork and fringed tie

champagne toast

Check back in a jiff for our Friday Bits + Pieces!

photographer: Kelly Stonelake / dresses: Sarah Seven / design + crafting: Engaged & Inspired / florals: Engaged & Inspired / makeup: Oo La La Makeup / desserts: Sweet Luna Desserts / venue: Private Estate

28 Sep

Rustic California wedding: Hannah + Mike

categories Real Weddings

California wedding: Hannah + Mike

Heartwarming fact behind this wedding: Hannah + Mike actually got married a few weeks before their official date because Mike was shipping off to Afganistan shortly after the wedding and they wanted to make sure they had a few solid weeks of living together as husband and wife. That being said, you can imagine their day was filled with family, friends.. and lots of DIY projects. The entire wedding felt like a family affair – the coordinator was a dear friend, the photographer, Paige Lowe has been a family friend since she was a baby. So much love!

decorative garter

bridesmaid cowboy boots

floral hair decoration and cowboy boots

"private property of a u.s. marine" dog tag

rose and lambs ear bouquet

rustic california wedding

vintage trailer wedding portraits

rustic california wedding

groom's suspenders and bow tie

outdoor wedding party photo

rustic california wedding

succulent and rose bridesmaid bouquet

Oh how we love when succulents make an appearance in a bridal bouquet!

"here comes the bride" wooden sign for the dog

california forest wedding ceremony

Will you get a load of that tree? Beautiful.

reception and ceremony wooden sign

framed escort card garlands

pink rose and mason jar centerpieces

colorful paper lanterns

outdoor forest reception

pastel rose mason bottle vases

wood carved table numbers

tree stump cake stands

first dance and garter toss

rustic california wedding

Congratulations Hannah + Mike!

photography: Paige Lowe Photo / venue: nursery owned by bride’s father / flowers: Floral Occasions / cakes: It’s All About The Cake / bride’s dress: purchased in a small boutique in San Diego / bridesmaid dresses: all their own

27 Sep

Macy’s Scan For A Grand Registry Event + GIVEAWAY!

categories Giveaway + Contest, Sponsored Post

Sweet, sweet news to all of you lovely recently engaged ladies and gents! For ONE DAY, Macy’s Wedding & Gift Registry invites all brides-to-be and their soon-to-be spouses to Scan for a Grand on Thursday, October 4, for a chance to win hundreds of $100, $500 or $1,000 Macy’s Gift Card prizes instantly when they create their dream registry.

Creating your dream registry, easy. Walking into a Macy’s to scan every pretty item you can’t wait to join you in your new little home, easy. Entering the Macy’s Scan For A Grand Registry Event + Sophie Conran GIVEAWAY (below), obviously, easy peasy! Keep on reading, we’ll tell you how.

macy's registery event

To win these gorgeous Sophie Conran beauts simply leave us a comment below telling us where you’re going to (or would love to go to) on your honeymoon. Since our Amanda is currently on hers, we want to hear where you want to go! We’ll be choosing one winner at random this Friday, September 28th. Good luck!

Sophie Conran giveaway

More info on the Macy’s Scan For A Grand Registry Event…

When:

On Thursday, October 4, bring your soon-to-be spouse to Macy’s and scan the gifts you can’t live without! All events start at 5 p.m. in your local time zone and end at store close.

How to enter:

To enter, engaged couples must RSVP online, and head to their local participating Macy’s on Thursday, October 4 to register and start scanning. Any bride-to-be is eligible to participate. Get a jump start and start your register online today!

When scanning items, brides can either use a traditional scanner provided by their local Macy’s, or can download the Macy’s app on their smartphone and start scanning items for their registry (FYI: Registry is a section within the Macy’s app, so brides will download the Macy’s app and see Wedding Registry as a tab on the home page screen). Be sure to also scan the QR code located on the poster at every participating store for winner alerts.

Abbreviated Rules:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) and Puerto Rico 18 years or older. Ends 10/4/12. For Official Rules, including odds, and prize descriptions visit http://macysgrand.promo.eprize.com/fall2012. To enter without scanning a QR code visit an in-store Macy’s kiosk. Void where prohibited.

1. Sophie Conran Large Pitcher 2. Sophie Conran White Large Salad 3. Sophie Conran Medium Platter

Thanks for sharing all of your amazing honeymoon plans. We're excited to announce Kate, who'll be traveling to France, as our winner. Happy honeymoon travels!