Farmer's Market Engagement Shoot by Studio222 Photography

Nov 4th

by: Lauren

A lot of people are going to be getting engaged in the next couple of months…I know of 2 from this week alone! I’m going to be doing more features on things that are engagement related to help the newly engaged couples along the way, so what better way than to start with a gorgeous shoot!

I love this engagement shoot by Studio222 Photography! Becka and Nate shot Megan and Justin at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market on a Saturday morning. It’s kind of like “a day in the life” of Megan and Justin! What a wonderful way to have an engagement shoot! That’s exactly how it should be…just like you’re living your life, doing something totally normal for you, and photographers just so happen to be there to shoot it! Perfection!

I think it makes for super fun photos to be doing something or be somewhere interesting! What are some other ideas of things to do for an engagement shoot?

Inspiration Board: Whimsical Red

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Nov 3rd

by: Lauren

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Red isn’t just for Christmas and Valentine’s Day anymore!

The wedding I had this weekend was a Venetian Masquerade Ball theme, with red and gold decor accents. The red and gold together was beautiful and incredibly elegant. Red is usually associated with a more formal and elegant event, especially when paired with black. I thought I would take a different twist on the use of red for brides planning Spring and Summer weddings!

This inspiration board showcases red combined with lighter colors, which gives an event a fun and casual feel- perfect for an outdoor Spring wedding! When you combine red with white, gray, aqua, or any other light color, a fun and whimsical theme is created! Add different elements of decor, and you can make it more elegant or more casual…it’s completely up to you!

Inspiration Board: Whimsical Red via TheELD.com

Row 1: Escort Cards, Invitations, Cake, Shoes
Row 2: Centerpiece, Bouquet, Thank You photo
Row 3: Centerpiece, Chair Menu, Tablescape
Row 4: Reception Decor, Pie Favors

I think the red would be great for a “preppy” wedding too! What do you think of this color palette for a whimsical wedding? Are there any other combinations that you think would work well also?

DIY Monday: Stir Sticks

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Nov 2nd

by: Lauren

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For this week’s DIY project, I thought some stir sticks would be a fun and easy project to do! Stir sticks will add instant pizazz to the drinks served at your cocktail hour or bridal shower! They may be small, but they will definitely add A LOT to the look of your event!

Via Style Me Pretty

{Instructions from Abby: So, all you need to do is print this template out on 80lb card stock (try Paper Source). Using a 3.5″ hole punch, cut out the circles. Then using either a small amount of glue or some double stick tape, adhere them to corn dog or popsicle sticks (corn dog sticks are a little bit longer). Voila!}

Via Bridal Party Tees Blog

{Click on the link above. You can save the templates and change the wording yourself in Word or Photoshop!}

Via PrintYourParty’s Etsy Shop

{The stir stick designs above are $10 for the template, and can be color customized for $5-10, depending on how much customization you would like done! Take a look at the options, they’re super cute! You just download your custom labels, print them out, and cut or punch out (using a 1.5 inch round punch) to your heart’s content!}

Via Style Me Pretty

{Another stir stick project from Style Me Pretty! The materials needed and step-by-step instructions can be found at this link. They’re a bit more than just cutting out circles, but they look great!}

I’m imagining a photo of several drink glasses in guests’ hands, with gorgeous stir sticks in them! It may be something small, but it can add a huge amount of pretty detail to your event! Is anyone planning on using stir sticks like these at their wedding or bridal shower?

Friday's Finds: Free Printables!

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Oct 30th

by: Lauren

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For some reason, I’ve been thinking about paper goods lately, and these free printable designs came to mind. I thought I would share some of the printables from that past few months that have been seen around the blogosphere! These are designs that are available to be downloaded (free of charge) for you to print on your own! They are a mix of wedding-related and life-related, so everyone can enjoy and use them!

{Wedding Invitation and Response Card Set via The Wedding Chicks}

Friday's Finds: Free Printables! via TheELD.com

{Thank You cards via Color Me Inspired}

{Fan Templates via Color Me Inspired}

{Lists via Leo On the Loose}

*You can now also purchase note pads of these lists at the Vale Design Paper Goods Shop!*

{Notecard Set via Ruffled}

{Bride and Groom signs via Lucky and Lovely}

There are of course many more free printable designs around the Internet, these are just a few that caught my eye! If you want something more customized, you can always enlist the services of a designer! There are quite a few out there that specialize in weddings…if you need some referrals, I would be more than happy to help!

I hope you enjoy these free printables! I have some of the lists by Vale Design, and they surely play a part in keeping my days organized! Are there any suggestions for other free printables that would be useful?