Another Celebrity Wedding

Have you heard about Barbie and Ken's wedding?


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Beatrice de Guigne snapped these photos of the big day, and what a stylish wedding it was.



I thought these were too cute not to share. Head over to Beatrice's blog to see all the wedding day photos, from the getting ready shots to the last dance.

~Happy Tuesday!

Your Wedding Album | Getting All The Detail Shots

There are only a few things that make me sad about a wedding. One of those things happen to be when there is a lack of detail shots. The small details are usually the parts of a wedding that take so much time, and sometimes... blood, sweat and tears too. They're also usually the most personalized aspects of the day, so why leave them out? Some photographers naturally lean toward shooting more portraits and including lots of people candids, and that's fine if that's what you want too. I personally believe a wedding album should tell a story and document the wedding day in its entirety, and getting that result takes a few steps. Here are 3 tips to ensure you have a well-rounded album that showcases all the details of the day:


Via Ampersand Studios

1) Revise that must-take shots list. We've touched on this before, but really, your professional photographer should know how many people are in your bridal party. What you want to make sure they know are the details- the favors, escort cards, the brooch on your bouquet.

2) Have a great time line. A good rule of thumb is to aim for all of your pre-ceremony photos (and all the set up) to end one hour before the ceremony. This not only gives you time to freshen up, but gives your photographer time to snap all the details.

3) Bring an extra invitation suite. This is one that is left out too much, but when it's included is such a nice touch. The invitation is your guests' first preview to the wedding day to come, so it's nice to have a stylized photo of your invite included in your wedding album too.

What other tips do you have for brides?

JCrew On Blogging

Hello, lovelies- long week last week with no posts. I know it- every day I knew there was another post not being posted. We have been busy putting together one of the most heartfelt weddings we've been able to plan to date, and among other things, we found ourselves a bit swamped last week. Sometimes it's the storm before the calm- all the last minute details that need to be taken care of at certain points. Ironically, we've slowed down this week, wedding week, but not that we're sitting on our laurels...oh never. Last minute crafting, ordering, confirming, assembling, and sketching is being done this week. Can't wait to share the goods soon- now we're just plain excited!

In the midst of the plans, we also came across one of the more exciting things this summer- JCrew is officially blogging. Have you heard?







The 770 | Behind The Line is the official blog of JCrew, and it features more than just their fashionable tastes. The blog lets you in behind the scenes on any JCrew day, whether it be inspiration boards, what people are wearing now, and all about the talent behind the brand. Oh, and that dapper fellow in the middle? That's none other than Tom Mora- the brains behind JCrew's bridal line. Check out the blog for style, inspiration, and good times here, and if you have a moment take a peek at an interview with Tom Mora over at Think Splendid here.

~Happy Monday!

xx,

Brandi

Inspiring Photo No. 30

Well today it is all about an inspiring quote. So true, don't you think?



Happy Labor Day Monday!

xx,

Brandi

Stella + Dot | Fall Collection 2011

I love Stella and Dot. Let me say it again. Love. The jewelry is stylish, well-made, and at a price point that I can shop at. I had a trunk show this past spring to fill my jewelry case, and after seeing the new collection roll out, I'm ready for another one. Who's in? Some of my favorites far fall:



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What are your favorites? Happy shopping!

xx,
Brandi

On Wedding Season

 

 Sometimes I feel like this is what my office looks like, after three months of intense wedding season underway. I think we're coming up for air now. As always, many thanks to our brides, clients, and vendors that keep us going- because we secretly like it when it gets like this...Ok maybe not Annie, she's our resident organizer extraordinaire. 

xx,

Brandi