Here's a post from Nancy from the Lovely Little Vignettes group. My friends Kevin and Joy recently got married at Architectural Artifacts in Chicago, an incredible 80,000-square-foot store/event space specializing in antiques, found objects, architectural salvage, and all sorts of other treasures. As a shopper, I highly recommend it, but it was also an awesome place to have a wedding. I helped Read more

While there's nothing more beautiful than an elegant floral arrangement, when it comes to entertaining, sometimes I just want to mix things up a little! Break the norm, and decorate your tablescape with something unexpected. These 10 quick and easy options are sure to add some life to your next shindig's scene. Read more

Today, BHLDN launched its new line of wedding décor. I've rounded up some of the gorgeous pieces from the line to share with you, including everything from cake plates to unique favors. Managing director Kristin Norris notes, "Our decorations assortment was crafted with the same philosophy as our apparel and accessories; we know our customer has a very personal vision for her wedding or party, Read more

If you're planning a wedding, it doesn't hurt to add a few elements of green-inspired décor to the mix. This week, to celebrate Earth Week, I've found some upcycled, sustainably harvested, organic, or otherwise eco-approved décor for your wedding or party. Read more

Photographer Amanda Borozinski recently shared a wedding she shot this Autumn. The wedding's look and decor are absolutely lovely, but the story behind the day is even more so. As Amanda told me, "Marilyn [the bride] had cancer — she thought she only had months to live — so she decided it was finally time to get married." While Marilyn and her fiancé Marty planned the wedding as a last Read more

Fall and Winter may not be prime wedding seasons, but really, why not? Sure the weather's unpredictable, but there are many benefits to planning an off-season wedding. Booking vendors and locations won't feel like Bride Wars, your guests won't be suffering from wedding guest fatigue, and each sentimental season offers cozy, romantic settings. The key is planning for the unexpected and working Read more

When Stefanie Kalem and Gene Bae, sweethearts from Oakland, CA, were planning their wedding, they wanted to avoid specific themes. However, there were two potential themes that the couple definitely agreed on. Stefanie explains, "We both love music and the outdoor beauty of Northern California, and these two elements became our guiding principles in just about every aspect of the event." The Read more