While were on the subject...

How great is this? On my last post, I put up an inspiration board from Snippet and ink..
This poster really stuck out of the mix of photos. I just love the style, the colors... everything about it really..

by Hatch Show Print via southern weddings

inspiration..

Really loving the red these days... just so happens to be the better half's favorite color too!!


via snippet and ink

Top row from left: sour cherry pie from Martha Stewart, flower and shoe photos both by Jose Villa, milk bottle "vase" styled by Paul LoweRow 2: photo booth photo by Meg Smith, poster invitation via Southern Weddings, lunch boxes and strawberry shortcake both from Martha Stewart WeddingsRow 3: bouquet by Saipua, vintage veil from i speak film's flickr, wagon from BridesRow 4: truck via Sweet Paul, invitation from Poppies for Grace, lantern photo by A Bryan Photo

Rainy Summer..

via jeremyandkathleen

After this summer, I have vowed to always have a backup rainy wedding day plan. I really think Mother Nature has it out for us.. So far this has been the rainiest spring/summer we have seen in yearsssss.. that's enough to drive a sane "Bride to be" crazy!

I have always fantasized about having a big backyard wedding. My dad owns a home/country decor shop about 20 minutes East of Ottawa, and everything about it would be the perfect setting for our outdoor dream wedding. It truly is perfect. The store is located in a gorgeous century old home with a wrap around porch at the front entrance. Attached to the store, is a rather large barn (recently painted Red) which I absolutely love. Once in a while when we have a chance to visit the shop, the better half and I take a stroll around the parking lot and around back of the store and chat about what we could potentially do with the space if we do decide to set up camp there.

Realistically, we couldn't use the store itself as a backup venue in case of rainy weather. The store is already short of space, and I really don't think our guests would enjoy being cramped together in such tight quarters. The plan would be to have the wedding ceremony behind the store in the garden area and the reception on the parking lot located next to the store. Without a doubt, we will have get very large a tent and a dance floor.. maybe a stage for the band.. I may have gone and jinxed it by talking about "le plan" with all of you.. All this to say, it would be perfect.

We're just hoping when the time comes for us to say our "I dos".. Mother Nature will be kind and keep us in mind. ; )

If you are planning on having an outdoor extravaganza, the only rule you have to keep in mind for outdoor weddings, always have something up your sleeve for un-predictable weather.. you never know what'll happen! Weather is 1 thing you cannot control. But if anything happens, go with the flow.. rain won't ruin your special day. A pouting bride will.

And PS. make sure you have a backup plan for footwear.. This will give you a justifiable reason as to why you should buy super cute wellies, like these!

**for additional tips on how to deal with outdoor weddings, visit bridal wave!!

Thank you

Just wanted to give a shoutout to all my new followers.. it's nice to know you are reading and enjoying this blog : )

Little details: The Rings

A couple weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me to take pictures of her and her hubby's wedding rings. I happily agreed to do the shoot, but I was running a little low on inspiration.. that is until I landed on Project Mad Love.

These images are so beautiful...

via projectmadlove
via projectmadlove

After finding a little courage (that is after one too many glasses of vino) this is what we came up with... 

I think it turned out pretty nice! What do you think?

Truly Inspired

I have no words.

photography Lisa Lefkowitz via Summer Picnic Wedding

NOLA revisited..

Since our little stint in New Orleans (what I thought was to be our engagement trip), I've always fantasised about having a destination wedding there. The French Quarter is so beautiful and the food alone would be worth the trip. Everybody is so accommodating! Having said that, planning a destination wedding and having to deal with the logistics of getting 135 people down there in the first place isn’t something we had in mind. I think we're a little too laxed to pull that off. but a girl can dream right?

I think we might have a New Orleans inspired wedding here. At home.

Here are a few photos that have inspired me to keep dreaming..

via flickr

via Michael Caswell Photography

via Crosspollination

a little creativity goes a long way...

juicyyummburger via flickr

Sooooo loving these personalized Gocco'd wedding invites! The colors and theme work so well together (and PS how beautiful is that tree??!!) Instead of going for the standard embossed wedding invites by these people.. I'm pretty sure we're gonna take this route invitation wise.. we are very un-traditional and I like to think we are fun.. this would be totally appropriate for us!!

do you like?

Oh my goodness...

Brides, are you ready for this??

p.s. 24/7 bridal channel... the better half will not like this!

The rustic invites..

lilribbers shop via Etsy