Nantucket Love

Lisa — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:53:21 +0000

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 ), 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

Lisa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:47 +0000

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

Lisa — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:43 +0000

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

Lisa — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:30:20 +0000

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

Dress Envy

Lisa — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:18 +0000

Even though Valentine’s Day is over till next year, I’m not quite done surrounding myself in pink and red, and will probably continue to do so till March 1st! Stunningly romantic gowns like this Ralph Lauren number are only contributing to my love of all things rosy.

{mi belle photography via Green Wedding Shoes}

This gown is more modern and couture than what I usually gravitate towards, but I can’t get over the beautiful silhouette, the ruffly neckline, the romantic flowing skirt, and of course, that flawless blush color. Plus, how gorgeous is this bride? She rocked it.

Let’s keep the prettiness in pink going all month long, shall we?

Love,

Lisa

XOXO

Lisa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:13:30 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day!

{Geronimo balloons: Hak Lonh via Oh Joy| Valentine’s day table for two: Samantha Cabrera via Style Me Pretty| Red peeptoes: Elizabeth in Love via Style Me Pretty| Pink ombre cake: Call Me Cupcake}

Whether you’re spending the day with family, your best girl friends, or your valentine, take a moment today to cherish the love in your life. I’m thankful for all of the couples in love whose special moments I get to celebrate on this blog every day!

My Valentine’s Day is being pushed back to Friday when John gets here, but what are your plans?

Love,

Lisa

Chic Whimsical California Wedding

Lisa — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Oh my goodness gracious. This California wedding includes so many things that I love about weddings–a beautiful couple in love, tons of sweet details, an amazing venue (a field of walnut trees!), and perfectly crisp and clean photography to capture it all. Besides the adorably happy bride and groom, who should seriously be models, my favorite detail is those big red heart balloons. Perfect for the day before Valentine’s Day, don’t you think?

{Vendors: Photography: Youkeun Oh Photography| Event planning and design: Catherine Cindy Leo| Venue: Walnut Grove| Catering: Command Performance Catering| Dessert station: Beard Papa’s Americana| Flowers: Commerce Flowers| Rentals: Luna Party Rentals}

So gorgeous, right? Hope these soft blush pinks and pops of red have you excited for tomorrow’s holiday! Thanks so much to Youkeun Oh for letting me post these pictures…Something Pretty has never been prettier, I think

Love,

Lisa

Love List

Lisa — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:30 +0000

Happy Friday! I’ve been saving inspiration all week for one of my favorite holidays–yup, Valentine’s Day is one of my favorites! Technically, I won’t be celebrating till the 17th when my boyfriend comes to visit (yay!), but regardless, the more pink, chocolate, flowers, and love, the better, right? I took that to heart in collecting all this gorgeousness, and my favorite blogs definitely did not disappoint this week. Hope this love list gets you as excited for the 14th as I am!

{I can’t get enough of this perfect sparkly dress, contrasted with a soft, romantic bouquet. It’s perfect for this Valentine’s Day-themed engagement party shoot! By Mark Brooke Photographers via The Wedding Chicks}

{I think this is my dream Valentine’s Day–heart-shaped cranberry buttermilk pancakes with lots of syrup, coffee, fresh fruit, and flowers. Yes please! Via Camille Styles (check out the link for the pancake recipe too!)}

{Is there anything more romantic than a love letter? I told my boyfriend once in passing when we started dating that I could never marry someone who didn’t write me letters. Needless to say, I now have a box full! I love this ethereal, dreamy, love letter-inspired shoot on Green Wedding Shoes, by Brumley and Wells}

{Photo shoots with fantastic themes always catch my attention, and “rustic Italian Valentine’s Day inspiration” definitely qualifies. This shoot was done in Formazza, Italy by an incredible team of Italian vendors, and I am about ready to book a flight! Pictures by Studio Fotografando via The Wedding Chicks}

{Like any Southern girl, I’m a sucker for a gorgeous bridal portrait! This bridal shoot done in a poppy field is one of my all-time favorites for sure…don’t miss the whole feature, because every shot is stunning, and the details are gorgeous! By Easy Dreamer Photography via Green Wedding Shoes}

{This DIY Valentine’s Day wedding shoot made me smile–how could you not, with the trail of pom-poms and quirky thumbprint guestbook (who else wants to do this with the house from Up as the picture?), as pictured, not to mention all the other sweet details in this shoot, like a ruffly cake and crochet hearts? Love it all! By Jessica May Photography via Green Wedding Shoes}

Alright, y’all, let’s hear your Valentine’s Day plans! Anyone celebrating a little early this weekend? However you’re planning to celebrate the ones you love, I hope it’s wonderful!

Love,

Lisa

Dress Envy

Lisa — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:14:51 +0000

Sorry for the delay this morning, but better late than never? Since I’m crushing on all things preppy this week, I had to share this amazing dress that I fell in love with on Bayside Bride. I think the perfect wedding dress for a preppy bride needs a classic shape, sleek fabric, and minimal detailing, so this gorgeous number fits the bill perfectly.

I love how this beautiful bride paired her dress with darling yellow flats, and of course, a groom in dress whites, which never hurts! She later changed into the cutest short BHLDN dress to dance the night away in. Be sure to check out the gorgeous full wedding, photographed by Rebekah J. Murray Photography, on Bayside Bride. It’s one of my very favorites!

Love,

Lisa

Bold Wedding Stripes

Lisa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:40 +0000

It’s been ages since I did a round-up of inspiration images or products on Something Pretty, partially because they’re a bit too time consuming to do regularly while I’m in school, and partially because I still write them twice a week for my fabulous internship (you can check out my posts on the Occasions website every Friday)! Regardless, this detail is one that I’m loving way too much to not dedicate a whole post to.

I have practically a closet full of stripes, but nothing quite as bold as the thick black and white stripes I’ve been spotting all over the blog world–in fashion, interior design, and my obvious favorite, weddings. Here are some of my favorite ways that stylish brides have been incorporating this graphic touch into their big days!

{Pictures 1, 5, 7: Ryan Ray Photography via Style Me Pretty; pictures 2, 3, 4: Alissa Ferullo Photography via Style Me Pretty; picture 5: Modern Girls & Old Fashioned Men (let me know if you know the original source!)}

For those of us who love this look but aren’t quite in the wedding planning stage (ahem, like me!), I made this mini inspiration board. I’m a serious beginner in Photoshop, so advice is welcome.

{Shirt: Moniquilla| Heels: J. Crew| Living room: Little Green Notebook (also seen here)}

What’s your favorite striped look? I’m also loving the ideas of a boldly striped wedding cake, or striped bridesmaid skirts…the short black and white Flynn skirt by Anne M. Cramer, perhaps?

Love,

Lisa