Wedding Ideas & Tips, Wedding Blog

8 Apr

Amanda’s wedding in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine!

It’s HEEEREE! I’m so very thrilled to share our wedding day with you in the current issue of Martha Stewart Real Weddings! 13 pages of fun details, our quirky story and a celebration of our love. You can pick up a copy on newsstands or download it on the iPad right now (if you’re antsy like me). It’s filled with pretty dresses, details and creative wedding ideas too.

Here are a few details you can view on their blog, The Bride’s Guide, in the meantime. Woohoo, hope you enjoy!

Martha Stewart Weddings Special Issue

Amanda and Tim's wedding in Martha Stewart Weddings

And more to come! Stay tuned.

xo, Amanda

(our wedding photos by Max Wanger)

8 Apr

Ojai, California wedding: Holly + Ruben

categories Real Weddings

Ojai Valley Inn and Spa wedding venue | Photo by Studio Castillero | 100 Layer Cake

If you get a chance to visit Ojai you’ll fall in love. It’s a dreamy weekend getaway retreat for those of us living in California, and was the perfect wedding destination for East Coast natives/current Angelenos, Holly + Ruben, who wanted guests traveling from the East to celebrate in a picturesque location with some of the beautiful sunsets seen in California. From the look of the location, to the style of decor, and most of all food, H + R wanted everything to be representative of their adopted home state – easy, effortless and pretty. The creative ladies of Bash, Please were behind all the pretty paper & design, with the talented Studio Castillero capturing it all with style. Click here to view the entire gallery of images.

Ojai Valley Inn and Spa wedding venue | Photo by Studio Castillero | 100 Layer Cake

Click here to view entire gallery of images!

5 Apr

Bohemian engagement shoot

categories Engagements

Bohemian engagement shoot | 100 Layer Cake

Yuna Leonard sent us this dreamy sunset engagement shoot with a sweet mini love story written by the bride-to-be’s sister. Let’s get to know these two lovebirds…

Andy and Avi’s love story began 2 years ago in Phoenix, Arizona on the rooftop of a local nightclub. From across the crowded dance floor their eyes met and stayed connected for an hour before Andy got up the nerve to make a move. From the first date, there were sparks, butterflies and an overwhelming feeling that this was something special. Within a month, they moved in together and decided to move to LA. In LA, they found a wonderful fixer-upper home with a large yard and plenty of extra space for their creative work in music and fashion.

Bohemian engagement shoot | 100 Layer Cake

5 Apr

Sparkly pink wedding: Sunah + David

categories Real Weddings

Sparkly pink modern wedding | 100 Layer Cake

Y’all know we’re suckers for sparkle, ruffles, pink, and sequin, right? Well Sunah + David’s wedding, photographed by The Image Is Found, has all of the above . It makes for the perfect way to cap off the week. Plus, it’s been a while since we’ve seen a bride in a non-white dress, so it was a pretty surprise when we saw Sunah rocking that blush Watters Palm Springs gown. She’s adorable, right? Click here to view the entire gallery of images.

Sparkly pink modern wedding | 100 Layer Cake

Click here to view entire gallery of images!

4 Apr

Magnolia wedding inspiration

categories Flowers + Greenery, Styled Shoots

Magnolia wedding decor ideas | 100 Layer Cake

Brita Olsen & Rachel Mercier created the concept for this elegant forage & guild shoot using golden birch leaves, cedar with mini pinecones, red brunia, magnolia leaves, white amaryllis, and gold spray-painted seeded eucalyptus for a gilded touch. The tablescape was kept simple but looking full with long and low centerpieces perfect for a long table seating scheme.

Magnolia wedding bouquet | 100 Layer Cake