Sweet

Photo via A Good Affair

Photo of Sweet Peas via Flower Art Garden

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UK Beauty

I love browsing Brides Magazine UK Edition (sooner or later you'll find out why I super love it)- but they always provide a fresh take on fashion, with a simplistic feel, yet refined and somewhat traditional approach.  The inspiration is  unending, even for ladies who are brides-no-more (uuhh hum), although I'll continue to peruse for the amazing fashion and goodies.  Still waiting for the new issue to arrive to my local bookstore (dang importing time frames), but I can't wait to snatch it up!

All photos via Brides Magazine UK

Thinking of Our Day

Today I was thinking of our wedding day.  I can remember every detail so vividly- I hope my memories always stay that way.  I found this photo of myself getting ready to walk down the aisle to D, my Dad is standing behind me, and it brought back an amazing memory.

"Today" by Joshua Radin was one of the songs we included in our wedding video.......love.

Ashley's Beauties

Dear Ash,

I hope your destination wedding rocks!  Thank you for allowing me to design some items for your special day!  And, just because I can't help myself, I'll say it again, I can't wait to see your photos!  xoxoxo

A Couple's Gratitude

I had the pleasure of working with the lovely, awesome Haley again for her thank you cards following her Maui, Hawaii wedding.  If you missed the couple's amazing photos posted earlier this month, view them here.  Working with repeat clients is absolutely a thrill.  It forms that constant contact again for a while and has the feeling of speaking with an old friend.  I was honored to have had the opportunity to design the thank you cards for this couple and was even more taken back by the new bride's thoughtful comments.

Below are some shots of her cards, we switched up the final version a bit with reversing their names and changing a few small details, although the bride provided her own thank you message:

The lovely comments I received back:

Congrats to Mrs. Holls

My dear Hollie tied the knot a few weeks ago in Cancun and she had a gorgeous beach side wedding.  Hollie holds a special place in my heart as one of my very first clients.  She found my Etsy shop through Project Wedding and after that, we were quite unstoppable in regards to what could be designed for her wedding!  I can't wait to see her professional photos, although she was kind enough to send a teaser upon her return from her destination wedding. 

Holls, I adore you and am so happy to have established a lifelong friendship.  Wishing only the best to you and Aaron!

Here are a few designs that were made just for Hollie's special day:

Real Wedding- Haley and Sam

I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to work with amazing clients such as Haley and Sam.  Haley contacted me through my Etsy shop to have a few items designed for her wedding including programs, menus, and place cards.  I now have the pleasure of designing her thank you card booklets while viewing all her breathtaking photos in the process.  All of my Hawaii wedding clients hold a special little place in my heart, myself being a Maui bride.  This wedding is just too spectacular not to be shared!

Haley and Sam were married this past May in Maui, Hawaii at the Olowalu Plantation House located North-West of the island in Lahaina.  The location was perfect, the weather was perfect, and their wedding appeared no less than perfect.  Their amazing photographer Shawn Starr has graciously allowed S&S to feature his amazing work, which can also be viewed on his site here and blog here.  Check out his talented work and browse through the many Hawaiian weddings when you have some time, just gorgeous!  So without further delay, enjoy!

Thank you Haley and Sam for sharing the memories of your special day!  May you have a blessed marriage filled with happiness and unending love! 

Yay, it's Friday!

Happy Friday to everyone, glad it's the weekend!  I have a special treat coming up next week, as the lovely Haley- one of the special Maui bride's I've worked with- is graciously allowing S&S to feature her gorgeous Hawaiian wedding!  The details, the colors, and the emotions captured truly should not be missed.  Click on by next week to check out this beautiful affair!

Photographer credits: Shawn Starr

Love Naturally No. 3

S&S is frantically attemping to add new items to the shop, as we all love to see new things every now and then, right?  These attempts usually get put on hold when client's projects become priority, but when there is that little spare moment to finish a thought, I get it posted pronto.  The new Love Naturally No. 3 has that clean, yet vintage feel with a touch of sweet lace.  Are we loving the "LOVE"?

Found here

Speaking of love, just a few Etsy finds as of late that I'm also loving:

Awesome Coat

via LittleHouses

Island print

via TastesOrangey

Floral Scarf

via PrettyPennyDesigns

Dress Me Up

Browsing on over at Blustarfruit Jewelry has shown some amazing pieces lately!  I've had the pleasure of working with Sarah, creator and designer of Blustarfruit, on the tags for her company's packaging which she does a gorgeous job at pulling together. 

I'm so excited to be working with her again on a fab necklace she's creating for me:

Here are some additional amazing pieces she's recently added.  Those modern ribbon headbands are rockin- may have to get me one of those next!

Visit Blustarfruit's Etsy shop here

Missing Maui Much

All I can say today is that I'm missing Maui (and can't wait to return with hubs next year)