It’s nearing Thanksgiving and and I’m counting my blessings. One thing I’m thankful for? Getting to see the fabulous style of so many creative couples out there! Joanna and David were recently married at the gorgeous Ojai Valley Inn and Spa just outside Los Angeles, and with the help of wedding coordinator Amber Gustafson of Amber Events, they created a chic modern fall look to their wedding day. Images by Raya Carlisle of Raya Photography. […]
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Holiday Card Swap with Brooklyn Bride!
Are you craving the sounds of Christmas carols, tempted by the eggnog lattes at your local coffee shop, and plain old ready to get into the holiday spirit? Then sign-up for the third annual Holiday Card Swap hosted by Vané at Brooklyn Bride! It’s open to everyone and is a super fun and satisfying way to get your holiday craft on for a totally appreciative audience. This year there’s a tasty twist too- include your […]
Wedding Dress Sample Sale Tips from Kirstie Kelly Couture
Mark your calendars LA brides! This weekend, November 28th and 29th, Kirstie Kelly Couture is having a sample sale from 10am to 6pm at their beautiful Brentwood salon (see the details at the bottom of this post). Sample sales can be great opportunities to find your dream dress at a discounted price, but since they only last for a short time, you definitely want to be prepared going in. To help you make the most […]
Bridal Shower Themes, How-Tos and Recipes
Being a maid of honor is a big responsibility, often with a long to-do list! If your chosen gal could use a little inspiration and a friendly helping hand with bridal shower planning, point her in the direction of The Hostess with the Mostess to check out their section on bridal shower themes. Each one comes complete with an image gallery, DIY instructions, recipes and other fun ideas to put together a fabulous party with […]
Modern Wedding Cakes from Eat Cake Be Merry
Need a pretty pick-me-up this afternoon? Here you go! Take a peek at these amazing, modern, fondant wedding cakes from New York artist Liz Shim of Eat Cake Be Merry. I love her use of clean, simple lines and slightly abstract floral designs that still feel classic and serene. And with Liz’s impressive experience in culinary training, I bet you anything these wedding cakes are just as delicious as they are beautiful!
Congratulations to the Winners of our Southern Weddings Magazine Give-Away!
Congratulations to the three winners in our Southern Weddings magazine give-away! Heather, Sylvia and Cecilia you’ll soon be receiving your shiny new issues in the mail. Thank you so much to all who participated, we loved reading about what you are most looking forward to on your wedding days! Here’s a peek at what our winning readers had to say… Heather- Of course I’m looking forward to marrying my best friend and partner in crime. […]
Pantone Color-Matched Bridesmaids’ Dresses
Do you plan out color palettes for everything you do (your home decor, your wedding style, your outfit for tomorrow)? Could you write an essay on the difference between peacock blue, royal blue, majolica blue and midnight blue? Are you, to say it mildly, a color freak? Then this is for you! The Dessy Group, one of our “sponsors we love”, recently began producing all of their bridesmaids’ dress and wedding accessory collections in Pantone […]
Creative Wedding Escort Cards from Gloria Wong Design
Gloria Wong, the wonderfully talented San Francisco wedding designer, is one of the fabulous new friends we made last month at the Engage09Encore wedding conference. Gloria is delightful in person, and as you’ll see from the following photos of her work, an incredible artist as well. As a designer Gloria focuses on the look and feel of a event, using ultra-creative decor design to make each wedding striking, personal and totally unique. As she says […]
Give-Away! Win a Free Copy of Southern Weddings Magazine!
Happy Friday everyone! Today is a surprise give-away day! The lovely ladies at Southern Weddings magazine are generously contributing to the wedding planning excitement of three lucky Junebug readers by giving away free copies of their all new issue. Thanks Southern Weddings gals! To win your very own, simply leave us a comment describing what you’re most looking forward to on your wedding day, and we’ll chose three winners on Wednesday, November 18th. Have fun, […]
Spectacular Floral Design by Nancy Liu Chin
Looking through the website of San Francisco floral designer Nancy Liu Chin the other day, I was totally enthralled by her portfolio of work. Not only because it’s so beautiful (which it absolutely is!) but also because she groups her portfolio galleries by wedding so you can really get a sense of the overall aesthetic of the event and the brilliant way that Nancy approaches her designs. She seems to mix, meld and layer together […]
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