Wedding Style - The Dress

Yay for the Oscars! There were some amazing dresses that graced the red carpet last night - I personally think Sandra Bullock seriously looked jaw dropping stunning in her red Vera Wang! I think in my perfect world, she and Ryan Reynolds would end up together. My other fav was Anne Hathaway in her Valentino - another gorgeous red dress! Feeling the red dresses at the moment.

I found another amazing dress I wanted to share - quite the wedding dress I might add, but I am a bit sad that I am unsure of the designer! The lovely Lilia, of Lilia Photography shot Lisa Marie and Richard's Elopement at the San Fran City Hall and this dress is just stunning. Super duper stunning. Take a peek...




xoxo
Trisha

Photo source: Lilia Photography

Fav Finds + Flower Friday - The Little Branch

Hi hi! Happy Friday! I know it was just a wee bit ago that we were yapping about how fantastic the floral designs were over at The Little Branch (if you want to go back and see the loveliness we are talking about, click here), but the two fab ladies behind the designs, Annie and Meg, sent me some photos from a wedding last weekend and I could not help but post them! So many different sweet milk glass vases overflowing with prettiness and a boutonniere that I adore! Take a peek!












Fav finds for the week:

Finding your wedding inspiration from a gorgeous book cover
Wedded Twist

Surf's up!
Snippet & Ink

I so want this heart-y chair!
Design Sponge

The most amazing Italian castle in Tuscany! A wedding here would be unreal.
Vicarello.it

Sweets that are ruffled and romantic!
Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas

xoxo
Trisha

Photo source: Annie of The Little Branch

Wedding Decor - Perfectly Funky Engagement Photo Shoot

Since Trisha and I are really quite on top of all things hip, some time back, Trisha featured styled engagement sessions here by Sarah Yates and here from Millie Holloman that were down right cute and romantic. However, today's shoot is one that I just HAD to blog about - I adore the recent wave of fun, quirky, kitschy, highly stylized engagement photo shoots.

My friend Joanne and her husband Britt are definitely the kind of couple that can pull off one of these shoots. Joanne’s inspiration for her pictures was “Mad Men”, and you can see from her interpretation, it was served straight up with twist!

Engagement pictures are meant to capture the personality of a couple, and these photos absolutely do just that. They aren't taking themselves too seriously, they have a super cool style, (how great is that pink rotary telephone!?) and they are having a fabulous time!

xoxo
Christy

Photo source by Karl Preston and the awesome trailer belongs to clothing designer Charlotte Tarantola

Dainty Details - Cake Topper Love

I'm sure you all thought I was taking a holiday today! Well, it seems Blogger and I got into a little tiff and blogger did not want to behave. So, no, I wasn't really on holiday today, just a smidge late. And so this post will be short and sweet - simply love this photo - made me smile a huge grin the first time I saw it!


Found over on Perfect Bound, Johanna McShan on Hanna Mac Photography snapped this lovely shot of the bride and groom and their pup - and how fantastic is the cake topper to match the family of three! Love!!

Enjoy the rest of the holiday! Happy President's Day!
xoxo
Trisha

Fav Finds + Flower Friday - Kelly Makes Things

Happy Rainy Friday! It is P-O-U-R-I-N-G here in Nor Cal today. Raining cats and dogs. So since I am awash in water, I thought it fitting to feature a nifty nautical bouquet styled by Kelly Makes Things and photographed by the amazing Jasmine Star.

Kelly used aged rope, roses and lamb's ear for this nautical inspired bouquet. Simple, elegant and different all wrapped up into one!

Here are my fav finds for the week:

New blog love: Jenny's Cookies - is there any theme this woman can't do incredibly well?! Stunning party decor!

Re-designed blog love: Huge congrats to Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs for her gorgeous blog re-design - it looks amazing!

Sweet and Saucy does it again! I want this cake stat!

Open wooden ceiling and chandeliers - yes please!
Ritzy Bee

Loving these deep teal dresses and super bright bouquets
The Bridal Bar

xoxo
Trisha

Wedding Decor - The Floral Deck

Today, I want to share a little secret weapon of mine: the John Henry Floral Fan Deck. It’s a pretty amazing set of cards that describe flowers. Sounds simple, right? It is simple. And it’s ingenious! And if you are a florist, planner, designer, or are planning your own wedding…it is an invaluable resource. This box of cards is an absolute wealth of knowledge, I have used it so many times and I always get the information I need. Check it out!

There are 8 decks total, they are separated by color and each one has about 50 cards. Each card has a large picture on one side and details on the other. I have brought the box to meetings with clients when we are discussing flowers and design. A bride can tell me her favorite flower, and then I can see if it’s in season, what colors are available, and tell her the “meaning” of the flower. I know I can look up all this information online, but having all of it in one place…something to browse through for ideas and inspiration…I prefer it to googling while brainstorming with a couple.

It’s just a great addition for your office if you are in this industry or for your bookshelf if you just love flowers.

In the meantime, get in touch with me if you have specific flower questions, ‘cause I have the box!

xoxo

Christy

Dainty Details - Happy Valentine's Day!

Hi Friends! I just know the blogosphere is going to be plastered with my favorite shape today - the heart. So instead of doing the obvious and searching out all things heart-y, I am embracing all things red instead. I found this image over on Snippet & Ink and fell in love with this wedding.



I think one of my favorite things in this photo is the pearl bracelet (necklace?) wrapped around the bride's wrist. And those shoes! Sigh. Love! Here are a few more of this wedding shot by Elisabeth Millay...

Happy Valentine's Day lovies! Hope you have a wonderful hug and kiss filled day!

xoxo

Trisha

Photo source: Elisabeth Millay via Snippet & Ink