I have been feeling under the weather this past week {hence the lack of blogging}, but when I saw this beautiful photo shoot on Grey Likes Weddings…I knew I had to share! This color scheme is just so clean and elegant. And the story behind this party is just too flippen cute…click here to read why.

I am constantly inspired by the creativity of people. These upside down stemware centerpieces are just too pretty.

Found this idea on Dog N’ Bird via Rachel Ray.

Getting engaged is one of the MOST exciting times for a girl. I remember how special I felt on the day of my bridal shower. It is something I will remember for the rest of my life. So when I read this story, I teared up a bit thinking how lucky I am that I had both of my grandmothers there with me that day. I am a sucker for anything sentimental and I thought the teacup tradition was so special that I might make my best friends throw a teacup exchange party for my birthday. This way we could use our teacups as an excuse to get together more often. So, my question for you is…did your grandmother/mother/best friend carry on a tradition in your honor?

these cupcakes are a fashionista’s dream. i found them here. dying.

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{Photo from This is Glamorous}

Now this is glamorous!!!

How fun is this carnival theme?!?! I want to be a guest at this wedding. Enjoy!

{All Photos by Red Heart Photography}

{BEAU COUP FAVORS ABOVE: custom fall cookies, personalized carmel corn, clear acrylic favor box, holiday brownie pops, personalized chocolate bars}

IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!!! WIN A $75.00 gift card to use on your favorite favors from Beau Coup! They have all of your engagement/wedding and holiday party needs! All you have to do is comment to win! Tell us which item(s) from the Beau Coup Favors website you’d love to get if you win! I love the pumpkin brownie pops…how cute would they be to use as place seating tags next to each plate on your Thanksgiving table???

Giveaway ends Thurs, Oct 29th at 9pm PST. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Fri, Oct 30th. GOOD LUCK!!!

EDIT: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEXANDRA! YOU ARE THE WINNER OF THE $75.00 GIFT CARD!

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{Source: Invitations from Two Paper Dolls; all other images from WeddingChannel.com}

I fell in love with these custom invitations by Two Paper Dolls and was inspired to do an orange, peach and ivory inspiration board. I love the warmth of this color combo…so romantic!

Perfect for a late summer wedding!

BEAUTIFUL yellow and cream inspiration board from Snippet & Ink. 

Also an excuse to share my new shoes with you…he he