Written Word

Crazy for this modern handwritten suite in classic black and white.

Suite by Written Word Calligraphy.

Bejeweled

Things I'm loving this week: evening walks in the crisp fall air, apple eau de vie, and the love and strength of my community in a dark, difficult week. Hope you're all taking care of yourselves.


Art Deco invitation from Bella Figura.

Fidelia

The perfect invitation for a rustic fall fête.

Fidelia by Jamie Lea Bertsch for Bella Figura.

Crème Brûlée

Love this chic combination of blush and lilac, to say nothing of a rose gold border. Think I can send invites to Sunday brunches or for sharing a bottle of bubbly?

Crème Brûlée Save the Date by Chocomocacino for Minted.

Blush Rose

This week I'm delighted to have my husband home from Switzerland, crazy about all the gorgeous summer produce, and excited to share some big news very, very soon. But in the meantime, sharing some of my favorite links from this week!

Digging this minimalist beach celebration.

This sweet fête is equal parts classic and chic.

Lessons learned officiating a wedding ceremony.

Stunning hardly seems strong enough.

Blush Rose Invitation by Smitten on Paper.

Left Handed

This week I'm loving settling back into a normal routine at home and at work, modern and elegant calligraphy, finally having my guy at home and making big plans for what comes next!

It took me easily a week to catch up on all the internet I missed, but these links are some standouts.

A gorgeous San Ysidro Ranch wedding.

Summer homework from the New York Times: 7 Rosés to Drink.

This modern celebration at a vintage theatre is awesome.

A totally dreamy Florida fête.

"Betsy" by Nicole Black for Bella Figura. 

Poppies & Vines

This week I'm loving how gracefully John shot down an errant +1, a glass of rosé at the end of a long day, and lots of lovely inspiration to carry me to the finish line on our big day! Tell me, what are you loving this week? 

Modern etiquette from Vogue's Social Editor.

A stunning Southern wedding.

This Lithuanian wedding is absolutely darling.

A rustic fall wedding at a brewery sounds pretty fabulous if you ask me!

Sylvia I invitation by Paperless Post.

In Spring Comes

This week I'm planning my wedding activity outfits (we're hosting a welcome party the day before and a birthday barbecue the day after!), crossing item after item off my to-do list, and discovering that the last few weeks of planning are the most intense, but also feel the easiest! Tell me, what are you loving this week?

I adore A Bryan Photo's work, and this wedding is absolutely gorgeous.

Such a stylish Austin wedding.

A super-adorable DIY.

This traditional fête makes me dream of big cakes and big bands.

This Southern celebration is stunning.

Josephine by Ellie Snow for Bella Figura.

Botanical

This week I'm loving hand canceled wedding invitations (and my sweet guy, who braved the post office solo!), a week full of celebrations big and small, including some big successes at the office, and the ton of beautiful weddings featured this week. What are you loving?


This simple Smoky Mountains celebration is so lovely.

Prepare yourself for romance at this Italian destination wedding.

This chic Dallas wedding does it for me.

This video is will come in handy since I'm fairly certain I pricked my prom date...

This Napa wedding is gorgeous.

Lenox Botanical Invitation by Ditto Paper for Bella Figura.

Peppy

This week has been big. Great things are happening and it's funny how quickly the traumas of wedding planning can turn to tremendous excitement. So this week, I'm loving all the fabulous, uncertain things the future holds, gorgeous paper products for big days, and lots of lovely inspiration.

Tell me, what are you loving this week?

I finally had a chance to devour the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings this week.

Speaking of MSW, remember this stunning celebration? Still spectacular.

English and exotic marry in this fabulous fête. 

Gorgeous springtime inspiration-don't you just love the table in the lane?

This vintage-inspired fall wedding is like something out of a dream.

Image by A Bryan Photo, hot pink stationery suite by Calder Clark.

Copperplate

This week I'm loving afternoons spent addressing envelopes and my quickly shrinking wedding to-do list, the big changes we've got on the horizon (can't wait to share more!), and the incredible inspiration the wedding world put together this week. Seriously good stuff. 

Tell me, what are you loving this week?

A fabulous photographer shares her advice for gorgeous getting-ready photos.

Love the marriage of urban and romantic at this Brooklyn wedding.

I can't say no to San Francisco City Hall weddings-especially one as lovely as this.

This cheerful Florida wedding will send your winter blues running.

This Art Deco celebration is something special.

This Dress.

"Napa" invitation by Sarah Hanna for Bella Figura.

Odelet

This week I'm loving, of all things, the elegant simplicity of silver harp clips (can you tell this girl is deep in planning mode?) and knocking more to-dos off our list every day, drinks with dear friends tonight, and some big news I just can't wait to share! Luckily, there's always lots of dreamy inspiration to keep this romantic week beautiful-here are some of my favorites!

This family farm wedding is rustic, luxe, and lovely.

This Valentine's brunch inspiration has me excited for Saturday-who's game for chocolate croissants in bed?

This DC celebration is so romantic and pretty.

The flowers from this styled shoot are absolutely stunning.

Tell me, what are you loving this week? 

"Odelet" invitation by Ellie Snow for Bella Figura.

Always

This week, I'm loving delicate, rustic details, this beautiful TedTalk (grab the tissues!), the unwavering support of my best girlfriends, and these lovely links. Tell me, what are you loving this week?


This is easily the most stunning ceremony venue I've ever seen.

Beachy destination inspiration for brides who are more high heel than flip flop.

This darling Russian wedding is absolutely bursting with pretty pink peonies.

Three cheers for this sweet South African celebration.

"Always" invitation by Susan Brown for Minted.

Vellum

This week I'm loving elegant letterpress invitations, crossing things off my list and finally finishing big projects! Here's hoping there are lots of happy updates soon, but in the meantime, I'm so glad to close the books on one project and start the next! 


On the wedding planning front, I feel like I've hit a particular decision making stride. Shoes? Check! Ceremony décor? Done! I was surprised at how challenging making decisions was early on for me, since I consider myself a pretty decisive person, but maybe there's something about the impending date (just over 3 months!) that's gotten me out of the morass of ivory shoe options and onto the next to-do!


Tell me, what are you working on right now? And am I the only bride that felt overwhelmed by all the options, only to get clear-headed as the planning progressed? I bet I'm not...

Bespoke letterpressed invitation by Vellum & Vogue.

Daphne

This week I'm loving classic details like long lace sleeves and engraved invitations, a bounty of beautiful veggies after a bit of indulgent eating, and the first full week of the new year-isn't it exciting? It's also a little less than four months until we say "I do" again, and I am checking things off the list left and right!


The floral arrangements at this Northern California celebration will leave you speechless.

This Brooklyn wedding beautifully marries modern and rustic elements.

This New Year's Eve celebration in gold & black is terribly fun and festive.

This Northern California fête is sunny, sweet, and features the loveliest escort card table I think I've ever seen!

I'm absolutely smitten with this intimate wedding featured on Magnolia Rouge.

Country club inspiration for the classic bride.


Tell me, what are you loving this week?

"Daphne" by Crane & Co. for Paperless Post.

Audubon

This week I'm loving the elegant pairing of ivory and green, invitations to Thanksgiving dinners and holiday celebrations, and lots of very lovely links after some time away! Tell me, what are you loving this week?


Speaking of Thanksgiving, these leftovers printables from Oh Happy Day are practical and chic!

I love this wine country wedding photographed by Christina McNeill.

The light in these fall photos is divine.

This winter wedding captured by Branco Prata is so stunning, I can't stop thinking about it.

This Palm Springs celebration marries classic and modern, and is serving as serious inspiration.

Image by Erin McGinn, stationery suite by Paper Moss.

Filigree

This week I'm loving my puppy charge, the promise of a quiet weekend solo (and the return of my guy early Sunday morning), and lots and lots of orange! Though Christmas is probably my favorite holiday these days, Halloween was the best growing up, and I just adore this time of year!

Tell me, did you love Halloween as a kid, or do you find yourself getting more into it as an adult?

I cannot get enough of modern weddings these days!

This farm fête is a true beauty.

Vegas is not my thing, but this modern celebration inspired by Sin City is quite chic!

This preppy wedding is terribly sweet.

Filigree Vine Save the Date from Paperless Post.

La Grande Jatte

After a hectic weekend, we have an office move coming up-these days, every bit of loveliness makes the day brighter! Tell me, what's making you smile this week?

Carolina Herrera's new bridal collection is stunning.

This Beaver Creek celebration is fall perfection.

A beachy New England fête for seaside inspiration.

Stunning mountain light is the star of this Telluride wedding.

P.S. This video is mesmerizing.

Grand Jatte Save the Date by Crane & Co for Paperless Post.

Floral Frame

This week I'm loving early evenings in bed, all things fall (leaves, riding boots, mulled cider-the works), and a new look for A Crimson Kiss that I simply cannot wait to share! Tell me, what are you loving or looking forward to this week?

This Salt Lake City celebration is pure romance.

Glam is the word for this Florida fête.

This bride's lace gown was too pretty not to share.

Heartfelt and earnest, this vintage-inspired Texas wedding is a gem.

This country club fête is a classic.

Floral Frame invitation by Lorie Wemple for Minted.

Subtle Shine

We're already up this morning and headed to the airport-we're flying to Boston for my very oldest friend's wedding, and I couldn't be more excited to celebrate with her!

These Lake Como portraits are absolutely spectacular. 

I've found myself drawn to chic urban fêtes recently, and this one is simply divine.

This ballet shoot by Amy Osaba is a perfect tribute to my bestie and our years together in dance class.

The Princetonian in me just can't say no to this charming, organic celebration.

This dramatic Icelandic elopement is breathtaking.

"Subtle Shine" invitation by Magnolia Press for Wedding Paper Divas.