And, onto the wedding day. As mentioned before, the day took place at one of our favorite venues, Chateau Le’ Dome at Saddlerock Ranch. The same backdrop as this hipster wedding, but for Alyssa and Ryan, we went more natural and preppy at the same time. The result was a perfectly classic yet timeless day…If you want to see more images or read the bride’s story, check out the feature on Style Me Pretty. A special thanks to Steve Steinhardt for the prettiness below…

We’ll be back on Friday with the video from Aqua Vivus…

Hope you enjoyed the images from Alyssa & Ryan’s celebrations. Thankfully we also have some lovely video footage for you as well from the talented group at Aqua Vivus. Take a peek!

A few of weeks ago, we showed you the wedding of Rochelle & Nigel…the super creative types that let us create a day full of color, whimsy and kitsch. This week, we thought we’d show you the exact same venue, but through the eyes of another couple. Alyssa & Ryan, were classic, preppy and organic in style and we loved creating a day for them that was just that. But, before we get to the big day, we wanted to share the rehearsal dinner created with the mother of the groom in a private wine cellar. It was just one long feasting table, our favorite. They were surrounded by candlelight, pale garden flowers and calligraphy from the bride sister, Laura Hooper, donned everything from the menu to favors to the place cards. It’s was lovely and intimate…so much so, Style Me Pretty also did a little write up on the day, which you can read here..And, just in case this isn’t enough prewedding madness for you, you can see the latin inspired engagement party we created for the family on Style Me Pretty and the super girly tea party in the pages of Darling. We’ll see you later in the week with images from the big day.

Oh, and a PS, Inside Weddings also picked up this lovely gathering in their Winter Issue. Here’s a sneak peek…

Attention Brides to be:

Monique Lhuillier is having their Spring 2013 Trunk Show next week at their  Melrose boutique. What an amazing opportunity to find the perfect dress for your day?! See all of the details below and don’t forget to tell our friends, Hannah and Kadie, we sent you!

I know I introduced all of you to Kristin a few days ago and promised she’d be making a cameo on the blog every now and then. She’s getting started with her weekly post on what’s currently inspiring her and this week she’s sharing a handful of her favorite chandelier alternatives for your wedding, celebration or maybe even your home, if you’re up for it. Take a peek! My personal favorite are those umbrellas! So charming!!

FROM KRISTIN

We all love chandeliers at a wedding and they are absolutely gorgeous! However, there are also so many other options for beautiful & fun lighting that we think gets overlooked. For instance, we can’t wait to have a beautiful outdoor celebration using the amazing umbrellas below. And the butterflies? Shower guests would be in awe if surrounded by lanterns made of the sweet insects or any other fun cut out for that matter. Even Morrocan lanterns can be great if your aesthetic allows, as they bounce festive patterns of light on everything around them and are perfect in front of any great backdrop or even over a dance floor.

Almost any object can be made into a charming lighting (& conversation) piece. Some of our favorites include champagne cork pendants or a chandelier made out of old book pages. Even items from your kitchen can make for unexpected decor like the old milk bottles or spoon chandelier shown below. If you are going for a more glam check out that net of crystals. Add a bit of uplighting for a bit of drama above any dance floor. And, if you are still a chandelier gal, but want an added twist, get inspired by the one below framed in a bird cage. It’s a great piece.