Scratch-off save the dates! Who doesn't love the excitement and suspense of taking a penny to a scratch ticket to see what you've won?...

To state it lightly, I'm totally infatuated with this surfing inspired engagement shoot from Brandon and Jess of Brandon Scott Photography. The beach, the light, the laughs, the 1972 VW Bus - I'm in! Let's go! ...

Classic styles and color palettes are classics for a reason - they are timeless and harmonious, and just simply beautiful! The combination of creamy ivory, pink champagne and sparkling silver is one that will never go out of style, and can be adjusted to suit so many different personalities and seasons throughout the year....

Today's real wedding, photographed by the fabulous Meg Perotti, is a true, original, knock-out celebration! Normally I write about the weddings myself, but Alicia and Vlad put so much thoughtfulness and attention to detail into their day, there is just no way I could tell their story as well as they could. So this time I'm simply handing it over to the lovely bride, Alicia, to hear about the wedding experience in her own words......

As soon as I saw this lovely same-day-edit video, I knew I had to share it. The team at Edit1 Media did a brilliant job at capturing the feel of a rainy Northwest day....

When it comes to wedding and engagement rings I love all kinds - traditional, modern, antique, simple and tasteful or bling-bling-bling. I also adore really alternative designs with creative metals, colored stones and rustic textures, and these current pieces from jeweler Cathy Waterman (via TwistOnline.com) have absolutely captured my imagination. ...