{Styled Shoot} Rustic Spring Countryside Wedding

With this rainy LA weather it sure doesn't feel like spring outside (I know, I know- many of you are suffering through freezing temps and snow so I shouldn't complain!), so if you're needing a little spring fix, this styled shoot might just do the trick.

Love this bouquet!

And I really love this hair accessory!

{By Katie Schoepflin Photography & Pleats and Thank You}

via Two Bright Lights

Rustic Charm Wedding Details

I love the details from this rustic barn wedding, spotted on Ruffled Blog and shot by Christian Parreira.

The florals are gorgeous and I adore that wooden boutonniere!

It's in the Details: Vintage Books

Lately, vintage books have been popping up all over, especially in engagement shoots.  While I fall more on the side of organically fun engagement photos that show you as a couple vs. styled engagement shoots (I love looking at the styled shoots, but to me an engagement photo is supposed to capture the couple, not the props), my husband collects vintage books, so I am wishing we had used some in our photos somewhere.  Whether in engagement photos, or on your wedding day, vintage books are a fun and affordable way (check flea markets and yard sales!) of adding some vintage flair to your day.

Props in a picnic engagement shoot

Top Left:  Stephanie Williams, Right: Caroline Tran via Green Wedding Shoes

Bottom Left: Maile Lani, Right: Adrienne Gunde

Left:  Shannon Nicole Smith, Right:  Stephanie Williams

In your centerpiece decor

Left:  Via Once Wed, Right:  Ritzy Bee Events

As placecards and favors

By Feather Love

The Image is Found via Style Me Pretty

As wedding invitations (yes, these are real wedding invitations!)

Jessica Claire (and go here to see more on these incredible invitations)

Left:  Via Ruffled, Right:  Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography

Via Classic Bride

As DIY table numbers

From Bird and Banner via Once Wed

And these are just cool

Via Inspired Goodness

I want to stress that any DIY projects involving vintage books should include only books that are damaged, missing pages, etc.  Do NOT destroy books in good condition... 

It's in the Details: Mason Jars

Mason jars have become very popular in wedding decor lately.  But there are lots of ways to incorporate this vintage element into your wedding decor besides using them as containers for your floral arrangements (although they are great as containers!)  Here are some different ways I have found for you to use mason jars in decorating your wedding (or party, or home):

Top Row:  Drink jar by Sabine Scherer, jar with river rocks and candle by Kate Harrison, jar chandelier by Jamie Grenough via Style Me Pretty, hanging jars with florals by Jennifer Roper
Bottom Row:  Jar escort cards by Sean Walker, jelly jar drink by Ian Grant, lots of jars and candles via 100 Layer Cake, floating candle in jar by Jennifer Roper

I love the idea of using the jars as candle holders, either floating them in water or putting river rocks in the jar.  And how amazing is that mason jar chandelier!  I had to post another shot of it:

By Jamie Grenough, via Style Me Pretty

It's in the Details: Vintage Hankies

Vintage hankies aren't just for your grandmother anymore.  They are a thoughtful gift or element to include in your wedding.  I gifted my bridesmaids with vintage hankies that were wrapped around their bouquets (and my own bouquet was wrapped with two vintage hankies - one from my mother and one from my grandmother).  I gave my mother and mother-in-law hankies with a special message embroidered on them, and even gifted one to my betrothed with a message and our wedding date on it.  Another thoughtful idea would be putting out a basket of vintage hankies for wedding guests with a sign directing them to take one.

I've been a fan of Bird and Banner's hankies on their etsy shop for a while, but I recently discovered they'll be selling them at Anthropologie as well (like I need another excuse to go to Anthropologie!)  Here's a little eye candy, but be sure to check them out at their website and etsy shop.

When life gives you lemons...

Living in Southern California but being from the midwest originally, I have become obsessed with lemon trees!  They are so pretty and different than anything I was used to growing up.  I recently made a lemon themed inspiration board, but was waiting to post it until spring.  That was until I spotted this amazing feature at Style Me Pretty that looks like it could have come from this board.  Now I can't wait any longer...

Top Row:  Ribbon photo by Stephanie Williams, lemonade via Snippet & Ink, escort cards from Lulu Paper, lemon florals by Kathryn Kleinman, Cake by K. Rose Cakes, lemons table number setting from Martha Stewart Weddings

Middle Row:  cake by K.Rose Cakes, church photo by Allyson Magda via Snippet & Ink, bouquet from Bliss Events, shoes by Valentino

Bottom Row: Lemon tree photo by Brandon Vick  via The Bride's Cafe, lemonade via Snippet and Ink,, gown by Vera Wang, shoes from Wedding Style Guide, yellow boutineres by Small Stump & Studio Choo, necklace from J.Crew

Be sure to check out the full feature in all of its vintage charm and beauty, but here are a few of my favorite photos from the shoot done by Amorology Weddings and Jill Thomas Photography:

Inspiration Board: Down on the Farm

I came across the photo of the barn a while back and was inspired to design a wedding to take place in that beautiful barn!  Chandeliers and antique keys are two of my favorite things, but I'm loving the horseshoes too!

Top Row:  Chandelier and barn from Brides, Piano from Leigh Miller Photography, keys by Alisha Clark via Snippet & Ink Row 2:  pies from The Knot, envelope from Wedding Style Guide, cake by Jessamyn Harris, horses by Punam Bean,

Row 3:  Mini Pies from Wedding Style Guide, Chicken stationery from Bella Muse, apples from Rebecca Thuss via Snippet & Ink, rose from Ellen Silverman, stationery from Wedding Style Guide, Bottom Left:  horseshoes from Brides

Vineyard Wedding Inspiration Board

Style Me Pretty featured a wedding yesterday that literally knocked my socks off.  Photographed by Jose Villa and infused with a vintage chic style that I love, this might be the prettiest wedding I have seen in quite a while!  I just had to share my favorite details...

Photos by Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty.  See the full feature here.

I mean, look at those chandeliers!  And the florals.  I'm in love! 

Lovely Florals Inspiration Board

As we all suffer through winter (which in LA means non-stop rain) and wish for spring, I thought a feature on florals would help us all through.  I love lush, feminine florals.  I love single stems in a container.  I love using vintage or unexpected pieces as containers.  I love garden roses.  I love peonies.  Here are some of my favorite wedding florals to help you dream of spring:

Top Row:  Jennifer Roper, Lisa Lefkowitz, Jose Villa, Leigh Miller Photography,  Ken Kienow; Middle Row:  Jennifer Roper, Red Ribbon Studio; Bottom Row:  Ken Kienow, Jose Villa, Punam Bean, Cantana Photography