{found}

I've always wondered where everyone gathered up all of this gorgeous furniture for their weddings.  I think it's such a neat idea, and I really love bringing living areas to the outdoors.  I stumbled upon this vintage furniture rental business today called {found}, and it is the neatest thing!  They have a plethora of gorgeous and unique vintage furniture, tableware, vases, and accessories.  I think it's just the best idea ever.  And of course, I immediately thought I needed to start one here, since {found} is located on the West coast.  But, I reeled myself in and remembered to focus on the big project I'm working on now {more about that later!}.  I'm thinking about inquiring for a price list, just out of pure curiosity.  I hope they are decent prices, because this is just a must have for my next big gathering!

a southern wedding: danielle & franklin {March 19th 2011}

{Richard Bell Photography}

The lovely gal that used to be my hair stylist in Charleston got married in March, and the photographs are so gorgeous, I just had to share them!  She honestly might be the most photogenic bride ever!  It was such a pretty ceremony/reception and it was all designed and arranged by Danielle, who is also an event planner.  And of course she even did her own hair too!  I loved the color combination and the flowers.  And the bridesmaids "bouquets" were a very fun twist!  The whole wedding was just beautifully arranged, and photographed.  I love how sweet the pictures are!  Congrats Danielle & Franklin!

bhldn wedding decor

BHLDN debuted an amazing array of wedding decor this week.  I knew they had something up their sleeve, following the launch of their amazing line of wedding and bridal gounds.  The decorations {and other odds and ends like thank you cards and keepsakes} are all charming and fit right in to the Anthropologie line.  I of course am very partial to anything Anthro, but being a DIY'er and budget party planner, I still don't think I would fashion an entire wedding with this line.  Especially since I found a store online while looking for wedding shower decor, that sells those striped straws for a quarter of what Anthro is selling them for {which I will share in my next post!}.  I will never fully bad mouth my Anthro though, and I do think that a few of the items are worth the price!!

{miniature rhino}

 

Miniature Rhino has been one of my favorite Etsy shops from the very beginning.  I had posted about her on the original "Darlingdear", and since then she has really expanded her shop.  I just bought some awesome arrow pins from her that I plan to use on a new clutch purse design.   But her embroidery work is really the most awesome thing ever.  I don't know how she does it.  I made my Sister and her husband one for Christmas last year {the one with the heart and arrow} and it took me many Sunday afternoons and my fingers hurt so bad after!  I really give this gal some credit!  They are so adorable, and the one's with names in them make a perfect wedding gift!

Check out her awesome shop here!

{bhldn}

Thank God for Anthropologie, at least I had something to look forward to on Valentines Day!  I've been very very excited for the debut of {bhldn}, Anthropologies bridal line and it did not dissappoint.  Of course I'm a little bias being one of Anthro's biggest fans, but really I think the majority of these dresses are amazing.  They are very different, and are not for everyone.  But that's what I love about this store.  

This is by far my favorite wedding dress.  I don't think I would wear it for the actual ceremony, but I've always wanted a second dress for the reception that was more comfortable and easy to move and dance in.  This dress really embodies my personality and I think it would be so fitting.  It's only $600 and to be very honest, there is a very good possibility that I'll end up buying this dress just to have it.  But don't tell my Father that...shhh.

I'm also very in love with this dress.  I absolutely adore how structured the top of it is, and then how the fabric just pours out of the waist line.  Also, the color combination is amazing.  I don't love how it's bustled though, I would probably see if there was any way that could be altered if possible.  I remember seeing this dress in the little sneak preview movie they had, and it made my heart flutter.

 

I'm loving this bridesmaid dress.  The grapefruit color is gorgeous and I love the giant bow in the back.   I've been really into these bright colors lately, and I think it would be so cute to have your bridesmaids in different color dresses like this.  And again, this one is on my list for possible purchases in the future because it's only $240.  I think that is very reasonably priced for Anthropologie.

This dress is just adorable.  I love the little bows on the top of the shoulders.  And the shape and length of the dress is perfect.  Nevermind the fact that the color is one of my very favorites and would look perfect with my current shade of red hair!  It's only $200 which is amazing, and now my wish list is swiftly growing.  

Be sure to checkout the website here.  There is plenty of other amazing accessories like shoes, jewelry, lingerie,  hair accessories, and cover ups.