Sunday, July 3, 2011

weekend photos: the fair.






i have such a little-girl-spot for the fair
this weekend i got surprised with tickets, won a fish,
ate a turkey leg and pet a pig.
doesn't get much better than that, right?? 
<3

have an amazing fourth!! don't forget to head over to loveandlavender tomorrow 
and check out my guest post!!

Friday, July 1, 2011

weddings and family.


okay.
have any of you noticed how everyone seems to go a little a-wall around weddings
like crazy
emotional
dramatic?

i mean really, everyone's stress can be heightened. including yours as the couple.
i definitely experienced my fair share of this during our own wedding and was thinking about it this morning so i thought i'd offer a little advice i picked up along the way:

don't you sweat it. people can be selfish and dramatic and downright awful around the biggest day for you and your partner. they can make it about them, or cause a scene, or totally lag on things you've asked them to help with. but let's be honest and relieve some stress here- ready?

it's not worth getting upset about. seriously.

i was getting so stressed and hurt by certain situations but in the end (and thanks to some really wonderful people surrounding me) i learned that its not AT ALL worth it. know why? because your wedding day and the engagement leading up to it is about you and the person you love committing your lives to each other in this one beautiful act. and that needs to be your focus-getting through all of the challenges that may come your way throughout the wedding planning to get to marry your best friend

so whatever you do, try your hardest to not let it affect you and just enjoy the planning/engagement process because you'll only get it once.
have fun with it!- and i promise you, everything WILL come together beautifully.

i'm sure lots of you out there are getting married this summer and i hope this helped to ease your stress for the holiday weekend and your upcoming day!
have a fun fourth filled with budweiser, barbecues and fireworks!

ps-don't forget to stop by loveandlavender on monday to read my guest post/see some more pictures of our wedding! ;)

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

rubber stamps.

i absolutely love creating brands
whether for my own wedding or others that i'm working on 
they can be used in so many different ways to personalize favors, invites, banners, etc.
i think they highlight that the wedding day is celebrating this specific couple
and they really stand out as a unique detail

photo via (tecpetaja)

one of my favorite resources for this is rubberstamps.
you send them an image that you've scanned in of your brand or monogram 
and they cut a stamp using that image.
awesome, no?
my favorite part is that you can keep using it after the wedding is over-
i still use ours to sign our name to something or stamp the back of an envelope we're sending
it'll last forever and always remind you of your big day.

if you are thinking of creating a stamp for your wedding, definitely check them out!

hope your tuesday is just lovely.

Monday, June 27, 2011

monday delights.

good morning! is it just me or is anyone else so so excited for this 4th of july coming up??
we are having family and friends come down for a combo 4th of july/housewarming extravaganza!

in honor of that holiday here are some red, white and blue delights coming your way this monday:

i'll never stop loving this wedding and this bride's blue dress

pretty mixed red, white, peachy florals. 

love these boutonnieres 
 via (oncewed)


 cherry pie, strawberry rhubarb, mixed berry, i'll take them all thank you.

can't celebrate the fourth without sparklers!!
via (googleimages)


happy monday! and look for my guest post next week on the fourth over at loveandlavender!!!
hope your week is full of BBQ shopping and preparation (i know mine will be)

Friday, June 24, 2011

pretty.


via this dreamy lady's pinterest

i wish i had the guts to wear things this giant and bright in my hair.
someday, if i do, i'll post a picture of it. promise.


have a beautiful weekend
i'll be meeting with a bride of my own and going to a friend's wedding
what are you up to?
<3

Thursday, June 23, 2011

venue thursday.

i know this is a-(nother) california venue, but it's also one of my all time favorites
i found it when i was looking for venues for our wedding but it was too far from home
i swear, every wedding i see at this place is to-die-for
feast away beauties:

acres and acres of land for ceremony, reception and photos?
rustic old farmhouse filled to the brim with antiques
-that can sleep your wedding party?
yes please.
 photography via (maxwanger) via (greenweddingshoes)

photo found via (googleimages)

location: los olivos, california
capacity: 200+
contact: info@figueroamountainfarmhouse.com
 877.431.5200


one more day til the weekend!!!

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