Simply Modern Weddings

Please excuse my delayed blogging lately, James and I lost both our brother and nephew this month within just 2 weeks of each other. It’s definitely been a rough time for our family lately. We are truly grateful for all the well wishes and prayers from our friends; your kindness has meant so much to us and we feel so blessed to have you in our lives!

Although it’s been under sad circumstances, I do appreciate that we have had time to come up to Northern CA to spend time with our family. It reminded of how life is so fragile, and you can’t take your family for granted…by thinking that they will always be around for you to tell them how much you love and care for them.

Take time to call an aunt you haven’t talked to in a while, go play basketball with your little brother, surprise your cousin by bringing her cupcakes, and remember to make every moment count!

This photo from Our Labor of Love makes me laugh as I think about fun times with family.

Today’s feature is from Tinywater Photography. I adore the soft look of this image…how you can see the bride, but not really see the bride. Such a great perspective!

Also there is something about this photo that calms me, makes me think of a bride taking a quiet moment right before the ceremony. Prior to our wedding, I had our wedding planner schedule the last 15 minutes before the ceremony as complete private time for me to be alone and reflect on this next journey that my life was taking. It was a very spiritual moment filled with thought and prayer.

For more great photos, make sure to check out Tinywater’s blog!

Oscar de la Renta has been known in the fashion world for his feminine, luxurious designs. So of course it’s no surprise that his bridal gown creations are equally stylish and chic.

Below are some pieces from his Spring 2010 collection. I adore the flirty shape of the top left gown and the torn ribbon texture of the top right gown. Which is your favorite?

if you are a Monique Lhuillier fan…then you must head down to the 1 day sample sale this Sunday the 19th!

There will be select bridal and ready to wear items from 40-90% off!

Wooohoo, sounds like an early Christmas…what more can you ask for!

I love when my couples introduce me to a photographer’s work that I haven’t seen before. So imagine how excited I was to hear about Meg Perotti, one of the photographers that my couple is considering for their December wedding. I spent so much time combing through Meg’s work….and am absolutely smitten!

I just love this photo of the girls helping the bride down the stairs. Not only are the colors so vibrant and beautiful, but my favorite part of the image is how it captured the emotion of the bridesmaid on the right. PRICELESS!!