Kesi’s Bouquet Preservation

Loving how Kesi’s bouquet preservation by Hana Willow Design turned out! It perfectly captures the essence of her wedding day and is such a beautiful way to turn the invitation and bouquet into lasting art. images via emily wren photography and hana willow design

blo/out

You know those shampoo commercials where you see a woman strutting down the city streets radiating confidence with her beautiful, sexy hair? I saw the real life version the first time I drove past BLO/OUT. Intrigued, I checked it out for myself and had the same experience. I was excited to learn that they have a […]

ten things about marriage it took me ten years to learn

One of my best friends and her husband just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary. To tell you a little bit about Aly, she’s sweet, patient, laid-back, and fun to be around. Kevin is pretty cool too. Aly has a great sense of humor, and when she told me that she was writing the ten things about marriage […]

malinda swain

We met paper floral installation artist Malinda Swain at Love is in the Air a few months ago and were blown away by her beautiful work! Her paper floral backdrops are perfect for entryways, ceremonies, photo booths, anywhere really! Read on to learn more about this amazing Australian artist. 1. How did you get into paper florals? When […]

lovely bride

We had so much fun spending time with Ivy Kaplin at her beautiful bridal shop, Lovely Bride Philly. Being surrounded by so many gorgeous things is inspiring, and I dare you to leave without a smile on your face. You can find Lovely Bride in the heart of Old City at 237 Market Street (between 2nd and 3rd Streets). The […]

parasols by design

In honor of the long-awaited arrival of spring, let’s talk about wedding parasols! Parasols by Design, created by seasoned wedding professional Grace Dougan, offers a sophisticated alternative for shade and sun protection at outdoor weddings. Their lightweight paper parasols are available in bold colors, polka dots, and various floral patterns. With collections such as pretty in […]

love is in the air 2015

We had a great time at the Love is in the Air event last night at the Horticulture Center. Stephen Starr Events and Uncommon Events created a truly beautiful evening. There were a lot of great vendors on hand including artist Denise Fike, Love Me Do Photography, Maggpie Vintage Rentals, and Little Baby’s Ice Cream […]

hana willow design

We’re loving Hana Willow Design and their beautiful bouquet preservation artwork! Hana Willow Design (Hana meaning flower in Japanese and Willow representing the words everlasting, graceful, and nature) was created by floral designer Tanti Lina. She wanted to provide couples with an alternative way to preserve their bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. Hana Willow Design […]

lovesick 2014 recap

We had so much fun at Lovesick on Sunday! Where else can you meet cool wedding professionals while catching a burlesque show on a Sunday morning? We chatted with some great new couples and vendors. Check out the beautiful pink and red floral backdrop designed by Sullivan Owen in the Posey Booth shot below. I […]

denise fike designs

I had the pleasure of meeting Philadelphia artist Denise Fike in 2006 when she was my PR client. She’s sweet, fun, extremely talented, and is always wearing a gorgeous hat. Denise is a painter, illustrator, metal etcher, and collage artist who beautifully captures fashion, bridal, floral, and nude subjects. She’s even created fashion portraits for […]