Simply Modern Weddings

one of my favorite things about vacationing is the fun photos that james and i get to take. we love trying to “out-photo” each other, even though neither one of us really has mad photo skills! one annoying thing about this, is having to carry our tumi messenger bag so our camera has some sort of slight protection when we don’t really feel like looking like crazy tourists carrying around a huge camera!

enter epiphanie bags these adorably stylish bags are more designer purse than camera bag…which i LOVE! it can carry your camera w/ lens attached, additional camera goodies, or any other crazy things you would put in your purse! currently, they have 3 purse styles…and as much as i love the aqua color of belle, i am so so digging lola’s style! hot hot hot!

be sure to check out epiphanie’s blog, they are having a contest this month giving away a brand new canon 5d mark ii or $2,500 southwest gift certificate.

hmm travel or new camera…which would you choose?

while doing my sunday morning blog reading, i ran across this beautifully filmed surprise proposal! i just absolutely love when my clients tell me their proposal stories, because there is always something so sweet, funny, and utterly romantic about them!

when james proposed, he had a photographer capture the moment…which is so great because i can go back and look at those photos (and laugh at my face which says, “shut up! are you serious!?).

i really love when thought is put into making the proposal both special and meaningful to the couple. which is why i am loving this sweet video below! check out the bridepop blog for the story behind the proposal!

closing out this week of great etsy finds are these cute clutches by emma england. they would make perfect gift for your bridesmaids…and since she has tons of fabric and color options, you can match to each girl’s personal style!

i received one of these adorable bags as a birthday gift from one of my sweet brides, and it’s a perfect size for a night out…or even just carrying around as an everyday bag! plus it is nice to not feel like a bag lady with all the huge purses we tend to buy nowadays, and small bag = easier to find stuff since you don’t have your whole life inside it!

these soft and pretty dresses from etsy seller sarahseven! they make me want to put one on and do a “little girl twirl”. i just can’t get enough of their amazingness!

sarah’s pieces are perfect for a bride looking for something couture, feminine, with a splash of whismy. this is definitely not the traditional strapless ball gown! you can customize your dress length, color, add/remove sleeves…anything your heart desires!

i am also loving that 10% of every gown purchase goes towards various charities that she supports. which is so beautiful of her to do! her pricing is also something to put a smile on your face, as the gowns pictured range from $455 to $1210. these are custom dresses peeps…and not just for weddings either!

like seriously, why are you still reading this? go fall in love with her shop right now!