Bountiful Harvest

Set a traditional table this Thanksgiving with some simply chic ideas!

images via Martha Stewart, Country Living, William Sonoma

Berry Thankful

Festive Berry's, Apple Reds and Plums Please

images via Good Housekeeping, Country Living, William Sonoma

Pre-Holiday Shopping at Terrain

The other week, the amazing Jennifer of Sky Blue Events (and many of you may know as the Prep-School Mom) ventured over to Terrain at Styers for some browsing, brainstorming and of course, brunch. Every trip to Terrain is different-they have amazing visual displays and the ever changing and evolving space is something you don't want to miss, or else you feel like you might miss something really special.

Michelle & Jason 10.31.09

I was really excited for Michelle and Jason's Halloween Wedding this year, and despite some rain and daylight savings, we managed to have a haunting good time at the beautiful Old Mill in Media PA!

The rain caused a last minute switch from outdoors to indoors, and the Old Mill did an amazing job transforming the interior into a reception and ceremony space. Sue Davis of Fresh Designs and her team along with Jeanne of Connor Catering are truly inspirational




The rain caused some delays, but aren't the flowers so stunning and so different? Michelle carried a custom copper swirl bouquet, which showed up just in time for the ceremony thanks to Halloween parades and rain! The Bridesmaids carried these beautiful bejeweled basket clusters with rose and calla lily florals in deep plum and crimson, perfect for Halloween!








Michelle's daughter was too cute-she watched Jason the entire time her Mother walked down the aisle to see his expression. I think both expressions are priceless.















And let me tell ya, this group knows how to party.....

Jennifer & Josh 10.18.09

Heather and I traveled to Amish Country for a Sunday afternoon wedding at the Cameron Estate Inn. I hadn't been to the inn since my own wedding, and it was nice to return for the relaxing October wedding of Jennifer and Josh!

Danielle & Andrew : E-Session

Danielle and Andrew are high-school sweethearts, so it seemed only fitting that we returned to their alma mater for an educational e-session!

Engaging Ensembles Redux

I always get a lot of emails whenever I post outfit ideas, so here are a few more styling ideas courtesy of myself and polyvore, where you can find the links to these great pieces!

Engaging Ensembles

For most engaged women, one of the more daunting tasks with planning a wedding is deciding what outfits to wear for the engagement session! You want it to feel like you, but you also don't want to be boring or dated. You want chic, stylish, classic, elegant but more importantly, you want it to feel like you. Here are some ideas ranging from casual to cocktail. Your engagement session can be a great way to have fun-if your wedding is going to be relaxed and casual, maybe you want some dressy, sophisticated pictures. If you're planning a Spring Wedding, maybe Autumn Leaves or winter snow would make for a great backdrop, for a little variety. It's also a great time to explore hair and makeup options, as well as get to know your wedding photographer and relax, and get some really amazing photos of you and your honey before the big day!

Heather & Andrew 10.9.09

Heather & Andrew were married at Deerfield Country Club in Newark, Delaware, on what was supposed to be a torrential downpour. Luckily, I bring the sunshine wherever I go, and we had a beautiful sunny day and a warm summery breeze!

Heather in the makeup chair getting gorgeous, not that she needs much help!


Heather's gorgeous Mother and Sister. Beauty must run in the family!
The flower girls, Heather's three adorable nieces, help her with her shoes....

There was a horse farm behind Heather's parents house, the only problem was getting our equine friends to cooperate with our photos!













Now off to the reception!

Heather's sister's give her a hilarious toast, reminding the crowd of their childhood antics.
The Parent dances...too sweet!



A huge hug and thank you to Heather, Andrew and their friends and family for being so amazing, open hearted and just all around awesome!

Friday Friends

Happy Friday everyone! I wanted to give a little Blog love to some friends who are so amazing. Emily from Orange Beautiful, Mimi from Mika78 and Katie of Katie Stoops/Open Air are inspiring, crazy talented and genuinely great people...check them out and if they aren't on your radar, they will be now! And keep checking back for interviews with my talented friends in the coming months, and get to know a little more about these wonderful people who make weddings truly inspiring.