As the saying goes, north is a direction but Southern is a lifestyle. If you are a bride looking for a perfectly vintage Southern-style wedding, start with these vintage peach wedding invitations by Rachel Marvin Creative. The elegance of the vintage look, mixed with the charm of a sweet Georgia peach, makes these RSVPs perfect for your Southern-style day.
Swoon. There is always something to be said about magical lighting with the perfect ocean backdrop, but India Earl Photography has captured so much more. We have all seen the classic bride-and-groom-kissing wedding photos, but when a photographer can capture the light-hearted and child-like emotions of a couple on their wedding day, it is truly something special. This photo wins our hearts.
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Feeling magical down to your toes is important on any day but especially on your big day. Finding the right pair of shoes can be a never-ending search if you are a shoe lover, but before you go searching for a stiletto, think about how much standing and dancing you will be doing throughout the day. If you have a long dress where the shoes are covered, why stress? These glitter-tastic Kate Spade New York glitter sneakers by Keds may be the perfect solution to the shoe search. Available in silver, white, black, and rose gold, these sneakers can have you feeling glamorous and comfortable at the same time. And, you can wear them again and again to add a little sparkle to an everyday outfit. Could anything be more perfect than all of that?
In the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, surrounded by 14 acres of beautiful oak groves and river views is the enchanting Lowndes Grove Plantation. This beautiful venue offers a magical one-of-a-kind setting within its Lowcountry lawn. Although the outside of Lowndes Grove is magical, we are swooning over the spiral staircase inside the historic plantation’s main house. This venue will have you and your guests living in a fairy tale.
Nothing beats cocktail hour, but oftentimes fruity cocktails are pushed away, while some only drink them. This spiced pear bourbon cocktail may be the solution to a picky drinking crowd. Combining this subtle sweet pear flavor with the spice and kick of ginger and bourbon in one delicious cocktail is appealing to many drinkers. Cheers!
Makes one cocktail
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces bourbon
1 1/2 ounces pear purée (recipe below)
1/4 ounce ginger liqueur
1/4 ounce agave nectar
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice dram
Soda water to taste
2–3 dashes Hella Bitters Aromatic Bitters (from the Craft Your Own Bitters Kit)
Freshly cut thyme or sage sprigs for garnish
Directions:
In a mixing tin or cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, pear purée, ginger liqueur, agave nectar, lemon juice, and allspice dram.
Fill with ice, shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass, filled with fresh ice.
Add soda to taste, and give two to three shakes of Hella Bitters Aromatic Bitters.
Gently smack the fresh herbs to release their aromatics, and place them in the finished cocktail.
For the pear purée:
Peel, core, and coarsely chop three pears. Purée the chopped pears and two ounces of lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Strain and press the pear mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or chinois, discarding the remaining solids. This mixture yields enough to make four to five cocktails.
This week, we are swooning over this invitation design and gorgeous handwritten calligraphy by Lulu and Roo. The natural greens and soft pink, modern Palm Springs–inspired design throughout certainly brings together elegance and charm in a with-it way. Nothing beats detail down to the stamp.
A photo backdrop is a beautiful addition for a creative couple to create memories on their big day. We are loving this light panel look combed with gorgeous greenery with pops of red accent flowers. By adding a picture-perfect backdrop, the photographs from your wedding will have an added charm unique to your special day.
The key to a Pinterest-perfect bridal shower is in the details. An ice bucket to keep champagne and other beverages chilled is a detail that can be overlooked and easlily lack style. We are loving this effortless element that can take your bridal shower to the next level. All you need is an ice tray and some spray roses, and you'll be impressing guests. A little Mumm Napa rosé won't hurt either.
