Versatility at it's best

Finding the perfect bridesmaids dress to suit all of your besties' body shapes is quite the challenge… if not impossible. Thank heavens the trend of mixing & matching dresses is still prevalent but sometimes that takes more work than a bride to be has time for. I would have loved to do that for my own wedding, but with a 4.5 month turn around, we were pushing it from the start! Luckily the brilliant minds at BHLDN created the Annabelle dress, one gown with seven beautiful ways to wear it. Shown here in the Goddess style in soft plum:

Photo courtesy of Shalynne Imaging

To be fair {and incase you haven't already heard about it} we wanted to show you all the pretty styles straight from the makers website. Which one is your favorite?

Photo spread courtesy of BHLDN

Oh hey Lawrence!

Over the weekend we had a chance to catch up on some long overdue window shopping. There's something so relaxing about sipping on a latte and perusing shops, don't you agree? Checking in on Coach's latest was definitely a highlight- and though it's nothing new to their collection, the {currently on SALE} Lawrence heel caught our eyes. These sleek little kitten heels are just the right height AND that gold buckle-like embellishment dresses up the pointy toe. Our favorite little detail however is the gold sole peeking through the bridge of the heel! It's all in the details!! :)

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Check out the plaid version too!

Getting back to work

Feeling a little mundane at work lately? Well perhaps spicing up your work space can help take the edge off. Anything from bringing in some framed inspirational quotes & fresh flowers to picking out some cute little details from designers like Kate Spade and Jonathan Adler… the options are endless! Scouring Pinterest for inspiration has brought up some pretty fabulous ideas. Here's what we're dreaming of adding to our workspace… care to join us in adding some flare?!

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Blackberry on Rye

We made it through the week, friends! I don't know about you, but it's been quite a crazy one on my end. This weekend, my love and I are jetting off to Portland for a friends wedding and some quality time with family. The weekend is near and in celebration of a few days off, I'll leave you with a delicious new cocktail recipe that you must give a try!

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Rye whiskey, red wine, lemon, bitters, simple syrup and blackberries… is your mouth watering yet?!

Have a lovely weekend!

A green garden wedding

We're just wrapping up designs for a beautiful grass green letterpress, garden inspired invitation suite. Going through the design process with these sweet clients has been more than fun and getting the play by play as wedding weekend events develop, has helped us ensure that the paper goods accurately set the scene. Our heads are swirling with lush florals, lots of natural textures and dreams of a Sunday brunch in the bride's parents garden… so we couldn't resist putting together some inspiration!

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We'll be sure to share photos of the pretty stationery when it come back from print!

A better foundation

Strutting around in some brand new heels can be pretty fun, right ladies? That is, until the day is over and the newness is replaced with swollen, aching feet. Today's shoesday pick doesn't promise to skip over the "break in" phase, but they do promise soft leather, arch support and a stable chunky heel to help you put your best foot forward. I don't know about you, but we're loving this long lost style and all signs are pointing to a perfectly comfortable shoe!

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Tell us what you think!!

Monday's motivation

Kicking off the week often requires a HUGE cup of coffee, a fashionable outfit {tapping into the "dressed well, test well" mantra from college} and some brilliant words of inspiration. Yes, this is our recipe for OWNING the week. ;)

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Not only are we oohing and awing over the playfully elegant hand lettering by The Kindred Shop but their confetti covered back drop is bringing back memories from the super fun Rev.el.ry studio space launch party we attended on Friday night. We loved seeing & celebrating the gorgeous venue that our dear friends Petal Floral, Hello Love Photography & Emily Starr now call home! Their confetti was provided by The Confetti Bar which you MUST check out if you haven't perused their site yet. I couldn't be more obsessed with their custom confetti!

Happy Monday!

Featured: Engaged Magazine

When searching for wedding inspiration, there is nothing that compares to flipping through pretty pages of a magazine packed with just that. Today, we're honored to share that we were featured in the latest issue of Rhode Island's Engaged Magazine! Of course we wanted to share some of the pages with you… so here we go! Enjoy!!

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{Coastal Crush- Meris & Charlie's suite is on the top!}

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{Luxe & In Love- Laura & Kenny's grey & yellow suite is at the top left!}

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{Rustic Romance- Christine & Jim's rooster monogrammed suite is on the top right!}

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{Mod About You- Stephanie & Colm's Lilly Pulitzer inspired suite is on the top left!}

Thanks friends, for sharing in our excitement!! Happy Friday!

3 vegan bags you must have

There is nothing quite like finding a fashionable piece that is budget friendly, animal friendly AND won't get damaged by some rain drops. I spotted these bags the other day and absolutely love each and every one of them!! The only tough part about faux-leather is that it doesn't have the same lifespan as the real thing. Is that something you're willing to deal with when it comes to sporting a trendy bag?? Let us know what you think!

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That little piece of lace

When it comes to shopping for wedding day accessories, one thing that I spent a long time searching for was the perfect garter. Even though my man was adamant about not doing the traditional toss, I still wanted something pretty, sexy & sentimental for the big day. If you're a bride to be or even a former bride, please share where you found your little bit of lace!!

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We're total suckers for detail shots and think there is nothing sweeter than a shot of some of the personal things that aren't shown in the rest of those wedding photos. Capturing a scent is key… whatever perfume you wear will always bring back the memories of such a special day!

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Happy Wedding Wednesday!

*Photos courtesy of Emily Blake & onelove photography

One pair you can't do without

As a lady, one thing on the top of our fashion "necessities" list is a good pair of nude heels. Make them sassy or conservative- whatever suits your style, but nude is one neutral that you just can't go without!! This pair of Louboutin's are perfectly feminine with those pretty bows atop the heels… they've got us dreaming of waltzing around the city in those red soles!

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Do you have a pair of nude heels that you can't do without? What is your favorite part of them??

Winter warmers

For some reason I've been borderline addicted to drinking hot chocolate this winter- significantly more so than past years. As I'm spending this holiday for some much needed fresh air & relaxation on the slopes with my man, we'll surely be indulging in a cocoa break. I take great pride in having been the one to introduce my him to the fantastic cocoa + peppermint schnapps pairing but I don't want to stop there with the chocolatey concoctions! There are so many fun ways to liven up this traditional cold weather beverage {think lavendar & honey, Frangelico & cinnamon… salted caramel!!!} and we have plenty of time to explore this season!!

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If you're up for the challenge to make your cocoa a bit more sophisticated, check out this round up of 7 delicious ideas.

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Oooo, playlist three, how you make me happy. It reminds me of last summer, driving down the highway in June with my roommates, blaring Anna Sun out the windows. Actually, almost all of this playlist reminds me of summer. Summer memories and music will have to suffice for now!

Check out the playlist on Spotifty!

A reflection of you

When I was planning my wedding, the one thing that made me feel over the top anxious, was feeling like the day wasn't going to be a reflection of my man and I. We're very laid back and love being silly, but we ended up having an elegant evening wedding  with a sit down dinner. Everything came together perfectly and it was nothing short of gorgeous, but it's hard to resist dreaming of what it would have been like if things were a bit more casual. I'm loving the idea of incorporating natural elements without being over the top… or "granola". What do you think?

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Getting it done.

In the midst of a weekend of meetings, cleaning, hosting a baby shower, attending a birthday party and a graduation party, I somehow mustered up time to reflect on the year to come and the 13 days of 2014 that have already passed. As I dreamt of all that I hope to accomplish in the months to come, a surge of motivation came through. I'm not sure where you're at with YOUR resolutions for 2014, but I hope that you're seizing every day and getting things done! If not, don't get discouraged- re-focus and start fresh!!

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Getting Our Gold On

Getting an office together is tough work! We share the space with a few other vendors, so we have been bouncing ideas off each other to get this place looking fabulous! Obviously we are really into gold. ;) We are still figuring out how to incorporate shelving and frames into the space, so naturally Pinterest has been a great source of inspiration.  This little board is definitely going in the right direction!

Featured: Marissa & Brian

Happy Friday! We wanted to end the week with sharing one of our weddings that was recently featured on Style Me Pretty. Marissa & Brian brought a unique twist to their rustic wedding by incorporating folk art into their stationery. Check out photos of their suite here. While the paper perfectly set the tone for the occasion, True Event made sure that every last detail exuded antique & rustic elegance. Pair that with blooms from Petal Floral and photography by Michelle Gardella… you'll be swooning just as soon as you take a peek at the full feature!

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Have a wonderful weekend!!