White by Vera Wang captures the essence of all the gorgeous fashions that we saw grace the red carpet at last night’s Emmy’s. Fit-and-flare silhouettes ruled the red carpet, as well as deep v-necklines, high-slit dresses, short sleeves and one-shoulder styles as featured in an array of blue, blue and red hues, and accessorized with embellishments from head-to-toe.
Here are some of our favorites:
Totally in love with MIYU Beauty!
MIYU is a beauty brand that pairs the tea with their innovative skin care, infusing beauty from the inside out. MIYU Beauty is offering our delicious and skin-enhancing hydrate mi beauty tea as a gorgeous wedding favor. Not only that, their ‘a prettea little quartet’ introductory kits are perfect as bridesmaids gifts – or for all occasions, as wella s some other great options for favors. With two different lines to hydrate or destress, there is something for everyone who wants to be pampered.
We are so very excited to announce our newest baby at Cocktails and Details!
Being a Saint Simons wedding planner, we have planned all types of weddings, worked with some of the best wedding photographers and designed with talented wedding florists in the area. We also know how hard it is to plan a destination wedding in Saint Simons Island or Jekyll Island being far away. You are struck with so many questions:
We’ve taken a lot of the guesswork and stress out of planning a wedding in the Golden Isles, with The Little Blue Wedding Book. This sweet little book outdoes any preferred vendor list you will receive from wedding venues that tend to be outdated and sparse. It also goes beyond what any online directory can give you. It tells you which vendor would be perfect for you, which hotels are in close proximity to create your room blocks and so much more.
The book is filled with our go-to wedding vendors and professional services that are in our “little blue book”, put together in a easy to understand listing that gives you everything you need to know to narrow down your decisions. It is also filled with design ideas, planning tips and other resources that are crucial to your wedding planning. In the iPad version, you can highlight, make notes, share notes and have access to the vast in-book glossary of wedding lingo that you have to know while planning your wedding. The alternate digital version allows you to view on your computer, phone, tablet, mobile reading device or app, as well as print out necessary pages.
The iPad version is available in iTunes and the digital version is online at www.littleblueweddingbook.com.
Fall is my absolute, hands-down, favorite time of year. Notwithstanding that my birthday month is snugly nestled into this time of year, It’s just something about the change in colors, temperature and scents that does something to me every time. With Autumn quickly approaching, I anticipate there will be a get-together or two in our home, and I’d love to share some ideas with you.
Love this set up from Everyday Occasions using seasonal gourds and pumpkins. Love the pumpkin candle holders (tutorial on how to make them are at the link)!
The use of lanterns to illuminate your space is awesome. Bringing in a mix of different styles makes it less put-together and very relaxed. You can use other festive items for decor as well– like nuts and berries. I know that sounds trés squirrel chic, but toss in a few well placed pillar candles, hurricanes and some height. You’ve got magic, baby. Just see what Trésors Deluxe did:
Now you know I’m all about a good drink, honey. Which one of your guests do you think could NOT fall in love with being welcomed by these cored and cut apples filled with aromatic apple cider, with a cinnamon and orange garnish? If you can think of one, unfriend them now. As the cooler weather creeps in, this would be a welcome and impressive treat. If your cider needs a little kick, add brandy and a smile.
Everyone goes nuts each year when Starbucks releases their Pumpkin Spice each year. Here’s a great recipe from The Grant Life that you’re sure to love:
And what about this Crisp Autumn Sangria? YES!
And what about food? Youc could opt for a little sweet and savory with these pears and gorgonzola bites. Well, you know you also have to have a hearty stew or soup, right? How about this Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Quinoa.
Got a sweet tooth? Pumpkin Cheesecakes or Apple Dumplings will be the cure of exactly what ails you.
Tradition has typically called for the groom’s boutonniere to be a bloom “plucked” right from the bride’s bouquet. The sentiment of that tradition is great, but here are some other inspirational designs to add to your consideration:
Photo :: Dawn E. Roscoe
Photo :: Maile Lani
Photo :: Millie Holloman
Steam Punk Boutonniere :: Etsy
Photo :: Weddings by Scott and Dana
Boutonnieres by Blooms by the Box
Photo :: m three studio
Photo :: pobke photography (DIY instructions burlap boutonniere at green wedding shoes
Etsy :: Kate Said Yes
Autumn is my favorite season— notwithstanding my birthday is nestled neatly within those months, this period of change, regrowth and beauty has always been an amazing event for me. Bridal designer Tony Hamawy sent out his inspiration for fall, and I must say, I’m captivated.
Loving their style? See more inspiration on their Pinterest Boards and Facebook Page.
Having your best friends in your bridal party is the greatest gif they can give you.
Bridesmaid dresses they can wear again– the best gift you can give to them.
Durga Kali has new patent-pending designs that not only allow your bridesmaids to wear their dresses again, but they get to wear an entirely different dress! The dresses are made of high quality silk, and can be altered and customize in many different ways. Named for the Hindu goddess, representing her peaceful and powerful sides, the fashion line is the perfect reflection of those varying personalities. These bridesmaids dresses are the perfect investment to add to their wardrobe.
Our friends at Ruffled did a beautiful shoot of the Durga Kali dresses:
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See more from the Ruffled Shoot and visit Durga Kali to see more designs.
You cannot tell me that you don’t fall in love with this whimsical chalkboard save the date design! And now, thanks to Wedding Chicks, this can be all yours! Simply upload your photo and customize your details and you’re done!
I just realized that I had never shared the beautiful pictures from Katie and Will’s Saint Simons Wedding at Lovely Lane Chapel. This was my first wedding with the ever amazing Savannah wedding photographer Michael Edde from Beacon Photo o. Mike is such an awesome photographer– you can just tell how comfortable his brides are with him from their wedding pictures. I love him because he is my partner-in-crime for the reception, singing songs as we pass each other in between events in the timeline. He finds some of the most unique places to take the most romantic shots. If you can’t tell, I’m a total fan.
I had so much fun at Katie and Will’s wedding, which was a true reflection of the fun time I had planning with Katie and her mom, Francie. Together we planned a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at the Heritage Center. One of my all time favorite things was Katie’s beautiful dress, which was the inspiration for Katie’s seven tier wedding cake.
Another highlight of the day that I know Katie’s mom and I waited for with baited breath: finally viewing Katie’s beautiful veil and the hands ceremony. There was not a dry in the house during this intimately touching exchange between the two of them. Mike caught every image so beautifully!
