longview gallery

If you're looking for a fresh and unique space with a city-chic feel, look no further! I attended an event, hosted by my fabulous friend Heidi with Room Service, on Tuesday night at Longview Gallery. Longview is an art gallery with raw event space... a completely blank canvas! The wheels in my head have been turning since the moment I walked in. Exposed concrete, brick walls, open space and an outdoor patio! What could be better?!

Special thanks to Paul, with Imijination Photo

lauren + sameer

I'm way behind on blogging. I can't believe that November is already here- the months are just flying by! This year has been so amazing- one filled with unforgettable weddings and completely lovely couples. I am so lucky! I could go on and on but this post is about Lauren, Sameer and their beyond fabulous wedding. Looking back at the pictures has me beaming. It was such an amazing day and I feel honored to have been a part of it. A special thank you to the staff at Hotel Monaco and to Jennifer Domenick of Love Life Images. Jennifer's work is incredible- she always blows me away! Congrats Lauren and Sam!! xoxo

SweetAmbs

I came across the most beautiful cookies on Junebug Weddings. So pretty and the best part- they're edible! Total perfection. Each cookie is baked to order and hand decorated. What a fabulous wedding, shower or welcome bag favor. Oh, how excited I would be to receive one of these! Checkout cookie artist Amber Spiegel of SweetAmbs on Etsy. Enjoy!

pretty cake

Kristine, of K. Rose Cakes, made the most fabulous cake for Meghan and Jake's wedding last weekend. Everything about it was just so chic- the black and white, the flowers, the clean lines and, of course, the silhouette. I was so excited when Kristine arrived with the cake- I couldn't stop gushing! Thanks, Kristine- it was perfect!

sneak peek

I'm so excited to share a sneak peek of Lauren and Sameer's wedding. It was definitely an evening filled with love and lots of dancing! More to come soon...

Thank you to the suuuuper talented Jennifer Domenick of Love Life Images. It was so much fun working with you!

pink

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I thought it would be nice to share a few pink inspiration boards. I love using pink as part of a palette (especially with black and white!). Pink can feel sweet, romantic, cheery, whimsical, modern, preppy, flirty, elegant, dramatic... the list could go on. With the many shades of pink, the possibilities are endless!

Inspiration board credits: Snippet and Ink, Style Me Pretty

sweet and the city

Ali and Rob are one of the sweetest couples I have met! Always smiling and happy... such a joy to have met them. Ali and Rob were married at Dahlgren Chapel and the reception followed at the always stunning Women's Museum. One of my favorites! Everything about the day was just so sweet- the couple, the flowers, the candy "garden." Yum-O! I'll never forget the moment when Ali, her sister and I were walking to the Chapel (in the pouring rain!) and Ali smiled and said "I'm kinda liking the rain." Such a happy bride- a little (a lot, actually) bit of rain wasn't going to put a damper on her day! A special thank you to Design Cuisine and to the amazing Stacey Blomstrom, with Labor of Love, for the beautiful photos. Enjoy!