Today's Real Wedding, of Kasey and Nick, is one I know you're going to love! Kasey is a dear friend of mine and one of the loveliest creatures I've ever met, both inside and out. She radiates a sweetness that comes straight from the heart, and Nick is her perfect match. Growing up together in the same community, Nick was the longtime best friend of Kasey's brother, and when these two reconnected as grown-ups, there was no denying their connection. Totally in love and full of joy, Kasey and... Read Full Story
In honor of autumn and the raindrops that are falling on the orange and yellow leaves outside my window as I write this, I'm whole heartedly embracing all that's rich and dark and cozy. I bought fabulous new boots, I turned on my heater, and I'm fascinated by the creative possibilities of incorporating black tableware into a wedding. And this morning, just as I was thinking about how to make the most of this look, I came across this unbelievably beautiful photo collection from photographer... Read Full Story
It's October, and we all know what that means, it's wedding show season! Here in Seattle things are starting off on a fabulous foot with two boutique bridal shows to get you well on your wedding planning way. On October 16th the Urban Unveiled wedding show is back for another evening of luxury at the glamorous Benaroya Hall in Downtown Seattle. Sip on cocktails, eat treats from Wolfgang Puck, Tom Douglas, and Herban Feast, watch a fashion show from the always stylish Luly Yang and check out... Read Full Story
Hello Junebug readers, I've missed you! I'm back from my big trip to Africa and so incredibly excited to be with you all again. The trip was everything rolled into one- beautiful, awe inspiring, inspirational, exhausting, shocking, perspective changing and of course, lots and lots of fun. What a combination! I will soon have photos to share with you, but for now let's get back to what this blog is all about, weddings! While I was away I received an e-mail introducing the autumn 08 jewelry... Read Full Story
Travel Update- Friday, October 3rd- home, jetlagged, and absolutely exstatic from the trip! I'll be back in action on Monday with stories to tell and wedding ideas to share. Until then, please enjoy today's guest blog post from one of my all time favorite bloggers, Matt Armendariz of MattBites.com. Matt and his partner Adam were recently married, and when I read about it on his blog I was moved to tears, laughter and more tears, and I couldn't resist asking him to tell his wedding story again... Read Full Story
Travel Update- Wednesday, October 1st- I'm heading home today my friends! I'm sure I'll be excited to get back to tell you, and anyone who will listen, all about Africa, but also sad to say goodbye. Hopefully the long, long flights will go smoothly; full of movies, cocktails, reading, long naps, and reliving every minute of our great big adventure. See you soon!
Today's guest blog post comes to us from a bride at the tail end of her wedding planning process. The unbelievably lovely Justine... Read Full Story
Travel Update- Monday, September 29th- Today my guy and I are heading back to Lusaka from our weekend at the South Luanga National Park for a last visit with family before heading home.
Today's guest blog post comes to us from the amazing invitation designers Whitney and Jonathan Speir of Brown Sugar Design. This husband and wife team creates invitation designs that are simply stunning for weddings and events of all kinds. Now they are looking back at their own 2003 wedding, with their... Read Full Story
Travel Update- Friday, September 26th- This morning my guy and I are headed off to South Luangwa National Park for a weekend on our own, and we're staying at a place where elephants are known to walk right through the open air hotel lobby as they migrate!
Today's Real Wedding is a real stunner. Romantic, emotional and full of fabulous fashion and decor details, you won't soon forget! Here's Blair's take on what makes it one of the stand-out weddings of the year!
On July 20th of this year, I... Read Full Story
Travel Update- Wednesday, September 24th- Today we say goodbye to Victoria Falls and head back to Lusaka for a few days at my Dad's house. I'm looking forward to really checking out the town, eating my dad's favorite local foods (the popcorn from the street vendors and the deliciously fried "village chicken") and logging some serious hammock time. My family is all about hammocks, and I love them for it.
Today's blog post is from Blair, showing off some sublimely simple wedding cakes. I think... Read Full Story
Travel Update- Monday, September 22nd- After four days at Chobe National Park, we're back in Livingstone, Zambia for two days exploring Victoria Falls. These falls are huuuuge and I'm just a short walk away. After seeing the falls for the first time back in 1855 Dr. David Livingstone (of the "Dr. Livingstone, I presume" fame) is quoted as saying, "No one can imagine the beauty of the view...scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight."
Today's blog post is all about... Read Full Story
