Photo Shoot Preview

Last week my sister and I had a little photo shoot in Piedmont Park.  We wanted some new pictures for the company website and for our DIY Weddings Magazine article (which we're so excited about!!).

My friend Morgan (who takes great pictures!) was kind enough to take pictures for us and here is a little preview for you all.  Can't wait to share them all with you!

These Lights Will Inspire You

I ♥ NY!

This weekend (I know it's only Thursday but I leave tonight so it feels like the weekend to me!) I'm off to New York City with one of my girlfriends!  I haven't been in over a year and I'm so excited to explore the city. 

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I plan on eating some great food, drinking some fabulous drinks and having an amazing weekend in the city.

I'll also be on the lookout for lots of inspiration!  In the meantime check out these wedding pictures taken all around NYC.  I love them!

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Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

A Little Blog Loving

Earlier this week, Laura of You Stir Me (an amazing blog - go check it out!) passed the One Lovely Blog Award on to me.  I love Laura's blog and read it daily, so I was honored that she thought of me!

So with this award you are supposed to list seven interesting facts about yourself and then pass the award on to 15 other bloggers.  So here it goes....

Whew, that was a little intimidating.  I don't usually put a ton of details about myself on this blog, so I hope you enjoy!

And for the 15 bloggers I'd like to pass this award on to...  Go check out all of these blogs - they're awesome and always inspiring!

* Brunch at Saks * Daisy to Sunflower * exPress-o * Fairy Tales Are True * fitness food and faith * Hey Gorg * Julie {Love, Julie} * Lenore Nevermore * Lovely Little Details * Miss Southern Prep *  Poppies and Sunshine * Pretty Pink Tulips * Ruby Tuesday * Run with Me * Sundresses and Smiles

It's Party Time

Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"

~Robin Williams

And isn't that true.  Spring has sprung and wedding season is officially here!  With Spring and wedding season comes lots of wedding planning, venue booking, cake tasting, and on and on.

While the actual wedding ceremony is the most important part of the day (it's the reason you have the whole event after all!), the reception is key.  This is the point in the day/night where friends and family can come together to celebrate the new bride and groom.  You have the first dance, the speeches, the food, the drinks and the celebrating into all hours of the night.

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As a wedding planner one of my favorite pieces of a wedding to plan is the reception.  It is the place you get to be most creative and have some fun.

With the idea of receptions and planning in mind I started looking for some unique wedding reception set-ups.  I love how different some of these are and how the couples certainly made their reception their own.

When I first saw this picture on Erin Ever After, I immediately fell in love.

The colors, the style, the view ~ it has it all!

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This couple went for a clean look with all white and pops of blue. 

I think the white adds a nice, calming feel to the reception.

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How pretty is this set up in a barn?  It's so simple and rustic.

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This reception is so intimate with a picnic table set for six. 

Such a fun idea for a low budget, small wedding!

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This couple went with a wedding reception under the 'stars'.

It looks like a HUGE event!

What are some unique receptions you've been to?

A Little Something ~ #5

Today's {A Little Something} feature comes from a vintage inspiration board I created a while back.

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I fell in love with these cake stands.  I think they're so pretty and add a great touch to a dessert table!