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Happy Friday! I’m headed home for the weekend, and I can hardly wait…six weeks into the semester is right about time for a little change of scenery and a break from campus, don’t you think? :) I have been so excited about my blog posts over this past week, and I hope you all enjoyed them as much as I have. Ever since I got Photoshop Elements, I’ve been trying to play around with new ways to freshen up my posts, so thanks so much for any feedback thus far, and keep an eye out for more changes and updates to come! Now without further ado, here are some favorites this week.

{Fashion forward LBDs and the cutest bow pumps are an easy way to guarantee that your bridesmaids will adore what you ask them to wear. I’m on the mismatched-bridesmaid-dresses train 100%, but this look has me thinking about matching all over again! Picture by Alders Photography via Style Me Pretty}

{There is something so romantic about bridal portraits with horses, and this is no exception. Isn’t her Oscar de la Renta gown exquisite? Picture by Jess + Nate Studios via Style Me Pretty}

{Couldn’t let the week of Mardi Gras pass without a little NOLA tribute :) I think that the second line tradition needs to make its way into other states, because parading around with a jazz band after your ceremony sounds like way too much fun! Picture by Rachel Thurston Photography via Southern Weddings}

{A table covered in gold confetti is the perfect inspiration for anyone throwing an Oscars-viewing party this weekend! This tablescape was created by my favorite Austin event planner. Picture by Chad Wadsworth via Camille Styles}

A little note: Something Pretty is up to 99 facebook fans! I use the page to share blog post links, real wedding sneak peeks, and some miscellaneous favorite finds, as well as post pictures from all the real weddings and inspiration boards I feature. Will you be lucky #100? :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Love,

Lisa

Nantucket Love

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My Valentine’s Day-induced love of pink has officially been taken over by a crush on all things cherry red. The prettiest red always make me think of New England weddings, which always leave me breathless with their clean lines, sentimental details, and striking venues. The brides all seem so classy and chic, and grooms in navy and red will never go out of style. For this week’s inspiration board, I decided to pull together a bunch of details that would make up my perfect New England wedding (you know, just in case Style Me Pretty ever wants to hire me and I have to move to Massachusetts :P ), with a color palette made up of bold red, crisp white, and pops of perfect sky blue.

{Nantucket Love}

{Lighthouse venue: Trent Bailey Photography (one of my absolute favorite photographers!) via 100 Layer Cake| Bouquet with lace: Melissa Munding Photography via Style Me Pretty| XO stamped napkins: Martha Stewart Weddings| Hand-painted nautical cake: Jennifer Sando Photography via Style Me Pretty| Bride with white bouquet: Ali Harper Photography via Southern Weddings| Stylish wedding party: Iris Photography via Style Me Pretty| Red trolley cart: Ali Harper Photography via Southern Weddings| Gorgeous tablescape with red chiavari chairs: Trent Bailey Photography via 100 Layer Cake}

I am convinced that a gorgeous white lighthouse is the perfect wedding venue, and mixing classic and DIY details is right up my alley. And how about those red chiavari chairs? I’m officially calling it…colorful chiavaris are going to be huge this year, and I’m excited! :)

Love,

Lisa

Red Wedding Shoes

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One of the many details I love about yesterday’s darling wedding (check it out here if you missed it!) is the bride’s red peeptoe wedges. I’ve been a fan of bridal pop-of-color shoes for ages, and I’m thrilled that the look is still going strong! (The fact that I have my heart set on the prettiest pair of turquoise BHLDN heels for my wedding someday may or may not have anything to do with that. ;) ) In light of Amanda’s adorable red shoes, I rounded up some of my favorite red heel options, ranging from spunky Ninas to the Valentino D’Orsay Bow Pumps that I practically drooled over at Neiman Marcus over the weekend.

{Clockwise from top left: Valentino, Joan & David, Nina, Manolo Blahnik, J. Crew, Kate Spade}

There’s something about a red shoe (or red sole, of course!) that is so undeniably flirty and sassy. I am a firm believer that every girl should have a pair of red pumps in her closet–I bought mine as a present to myself when I got my first college acceptance four years ago, and I’ve worn them way more often than I ever expected to!

Which pair is your favorite? Would you rock a pair of red wedding shoes?

Love,

Lisa

P.S. Let me know what you think of this kind of round-up, and if you think it should be a regular type of post! :)

Fun-Filled Lakeside Wedding

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Turquoise and red is one of my favorite wedding color combinations. It strikes just the right balance between chic and playful, and set against a clean lakeside backdrop, it is pretty much perfection. I have been smitten with this sweet wedding for ages–Amanda and Ben look like the most fun couple ever, and K. Holly Photography captured all of the amazing moments of their big day beautifully. And trust me, there were amazing moments…like moments that involved wakeboarding. Seriously! :)

{Vendors: Photography: K. Holly Photography| Videography: Epic Motion| Venue: Bay Point Inn| Flowers: Gail Vander Laan}

Have y’all ever seen anything like that? I think that they are a pretty amazing testimony to what being a fun, relaxed, joyful couple on your wedding day looks like. Beyond that, I love all of the sweet details they used at their reception, from the strawberry jam favors, to the fluffy white poms, to those adorable patterned table runners. Be sure to check out the fantastic video here…everything is even more incredible in motion!

Love,

Lisa

Love List

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Happy Friday! It’s a very happy Friday indeed for me–after a long week of cramming for tests, John is here for the weekend! We’ll be celebrating a belated Valentine’s Day today with some exploring in Austin and an amazing looking restaurant that I’ve been dying to try. As we celebrate the last of the Valentine’s Day inspiration over here, I hope you all have a love-filled weekend too! :)

{I’m pretty sure this picture will be on every wedding blog round up in the world today…I mean, come on, it’s Jose Villa photographing cupcakes in a field. Also known as wedding blog gold! Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty}

{I am absolutely in love with how editorial this picture is. I rarely find a black and white picture that I like more than its color counterpart, but this one is perfect! Also seriously considering a Dress Envy post featuring this gorgeous gown :) Picture by Michael Segal Photography via Style Me Pretty}

{Yup, this picture is from the same wedding as shown above. I couldn’t choose a favorite, but I bet you all can’t either! Isn’t that vintage-y ferris wheel adorable? If you haven’t checked out this whole wedding yet, I highly recommend it!}

{Glam cowgirl bridesmaids–what a great combination! I’ve never seen cowboy boots styled this way before, and I am quite a fan of it. Picture by Meegan Weaver Photography via Style Me Pretty Texas}

{One last Valentine’s Day picture for good measure! This Valentine’s Day elopement session is so romantic and intimate–just like I would imagine an elopement should be. I love the candlelit ceremony, all of the pretty pink details, and the slight chess theme! Picture by Gladys Jem Photography via Green Wedding Shoes}

I’ve also been so thrilled to have lots of posts up on the Occasions Magazine blog this week! The other three fabulous interns and I post about different event elements every day, and this week I wrote about:

-Alternatives to floral boutonnieres
- How to make lemonade into a fabulous signature drink
-One of my favorite event ideas ever, which makes me proud to live in our nation’s food truck capital :)

Have a lovely weekend!

Love,

Lisa

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