Venn diagram

Let's get technical with love. These venn diagrams are a uniquely personal way to display your best relationships. Use them for you and your beau or for your littlest ones.

Designer, Molly Meg.

P.S.: These baby announcements are a perfect match!

100 Layer Cake Pop Up Shop

Psttt...Untamed Petals are on mega sale at 100 Layer Cake's Pop Up Shop right now! It was my adornment of choice when I said 'I do.' Go quickly to get your own piece of whimsy or sparkle.

Mini update coming tomorrow, my lovelies...

The Ace Hotel PS

A couple weekends ago, while I was dying of influenza, I managed to honor my sweet prize of a stay at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Thanks to the Hitched ladies, of course. And I totally appreciated the suite upgrade from my Ace friends. A weekend at the Ace, in PS or PDX has never disappointed.

Other than popping into the Hitched Event for as long as I could manage, I mainly made great use of the bed as I chugged liquids and meds. Stunning deserty backdrop to be sick in though, yes?

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Have you caught any of the Hitched recaps? My memory of the event is a bit foggy at best. What a shame. I'll leave the summary to the experts.

Found here: Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4.

Enjoy Cupcakes + 200 Flavors

{photo credit: Jose Villa}

This morning I'm talking about Enjoy Cupcakes and their rocking awesome Shasta trailer that serves cupcakes of all kinds. Behind it all, is a woman named Amber, who declared faithfully as a little girl that she wanted to be a baker. She and her husband Justin, now offer almost 200 mouthwatering flavors. She is inspired by local produce, flavors, and wine. Yes, wine!

Among my favorites: The 40 something wine inspired cupcakes and all of the others. Too much?

Make this flavor list part of your Monday reading. Then go visit Amber and tell her I sent you. Then perhaps she will overnight me a box of these cupcakes so I that I may fall in love all over again.

Read on for all 200 flavors...

Enjoy Cupcakes + A Shasta Trailer

This is my revelation for this Monday morning: I would like to move my wedding to the Santa Ynez Valley or Santa Barbara County. Or even better, I will make it my home so that I may enjoy these sweet little morsels from Enjoy Cupcakes on a moments notice. Recently deemed as a seriously intense {Love Affair}.

Enjoy Cupcakes serves treats out of an adorable restored vintage Shasta trailer. They promise twinkling lights, a festive canopy, and a wafting sweet smell that will make your event unique and unforgettable. They can also make and deliver desserts without the trailer. But why on earth would you ever choose that option?

{photo credit: Jose Villa}

Next up, a complete list of the almost 200 flavors offered at Enjoy Cupcakes. Stay tuned!

Anthropologie Meets Wedding Gowns

Women everywhere are giddy. Anthropologie has just announced that come Spring 2011 they will be unveiling a collection of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. Is this at all a valid reason to postpone the wedding? Because, if it is, I will do it. Seriously. 

via {Anthropologie} 

According to InStyle: 

Wedding bells are ringing for Anthropologie! The brand’s parent company, Urban Outfitters Inc., announced that it will launch a bridal collection featuring heirloom wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, accessories and gifts designed with Anthropologie’s distinctively ethereal, feminine feel. The still-unnamed bridal concept launches in Spring 2011 as a Web site, through which brides-to-be can schedule local fittings, before branching into stores. “We have found that many brides-to-be are inspired by our aesthetic,” Anthropologie co-president Wendy B. McDevitt said in a statement. “We will unveil a brand that addresses this very special moment in her life with a goal of exceeding her expectations.” Wedding gowns will retail from $750 to $5000, with occasion and bridesmaid dresses starting at $200.

I can only begin to imagine the gorgeousness of these dresses. Swoon times a million.

Alison + Gareth's Rainy Camp Wedding {Real Wedding}

There is a beautifully magical wedding featured on Green Wedding Shoes today. The combination of ice cream and rain is breathtaking. The summer camp locale screams of nostalgia. There is just something special about this wedding that is truly touching.

Please take the time to visit Green Wedding Shoes right now- Jen has more photos and Alison has shared all the details of this memorable day. Alison is sharing more details of her day on her blog here and be sure to see even more photos on One Love Photo's blog.

Pray for rain on your wedding day. Here's a sneak peek:

 

{photo credit: One Love Photo, via Green Wedding Shoes}

Mary + Stefan {Real Wedding}

Naturally, my favorite real weddings take place at the Smog Shoppe and Marvimon. Not only do Mary and Stefan score points for their rockin' venue choice (Marvimon, in this case), they get super bonus points for getting married on Halloween and making it a fun, artsy, classy, affair.

This wedding was photographed by none other than Erin Hearts Court and features the talented Meg from La Partie Events as wedding coordinator and florist. Photos brought to you via Once Wed. (Jen at Green Wedding Shoes is also featuring this wedding today!)

Now, let's get on with the awesomeness and start this new year off right!

 

 

{Vendor List}

BRIDE + GROOM: Mary Spielberger & Stefan Skarbek

DATE OF WEDDING: 10/31/09

LOCATION: Marvimon, downtown LA

WEDDING COORDINATOR: Megan Fickling, La Partie Events

FLORIST: Megan Fickling, La Partie Events

PHOTOGRAPHER: Erin Hearts Court

BRIDAL GOWN DESIGNER: Designed by bride and made by Monaco Couture

HAIRPIECE: Juicy Couture

SHOES: Christian Louboutin

GROOM SUIT: Prada

GROOM BOW TIE: Designed by bride and made by Monaco Couture

FLOWER GIRL ATTIRE: Lilly Anna for Girls

CATERER: Auntie Em’s Catering

BRIDAL HAIR: Fiore Beauty

BRIDAL MAKEUP: Rebecca Netzel

RUNNER FABRIC: IKEA

RENTALS: Town and CountryVenue – Marvimon

Wedding Coordinator: Megan Fickling, La Partie Events
Florist: Megan Fickling, La Partie Events
Photography: Erin Hearts Court
Bridal Grown: Designed by bride and made by Monaco Couture
Hairpiece: Juicy Couture
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Groom Suit: Prada
Groom Bow Tie: Designed by bride and made by Monaco Couture
Flower Girl Attire: Lily Anna for Girls
Caterer: Auntie Em’s Catering
Bridal Hair: Fiore Beauty
Bridal Makeup: Rebecca Netzel
Runner Fabric: IKEA
Rentals: Town and Country

School House ROCK

Maybe it's the mood that I'm in, but I couldn't get this engagement session I spotted months ago out of my head today. I'm feeling a little nostalgic and a lot sad. But this session reminds me of my little ones at school, which makes me happy. These two kids met in elementary school and reconnected twenty years later! I'd be willing to place a couple bets on some of my kids and whom in our class they will marry...

Kelty of Steep Street describes this session perfectly, as a blend of "Rock n Roll, Vintage Classic, Creepy Model, and Good Old Fashioned Fun." 

It's quite possibly, one of my favorite engagement sessions of all time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 {photo credit: Steep Street}