Rehearsal Dinner Attire, The Bride: Issue 2

1. Monique Lhuillier Strapless Chiffon Dress: $188

2. Tasha Skinny Bow Headband: $24

3. Cleobella Rugged Weona Clutch: $271

4. BP Platinum Twirl Sandal: $59.95

Newly Engaged Breakfast!!

Plate and Glassware: Crate and Barrel

Some newly engaged couples are new to cooking for two. Or cooking at all! Don't be alarmed. I have some super fun and easy recipes that will make your microwaveable college days seem so far away. 

These Banana and Raspberry Jam Pancakes taste a-mazing and are so simple to make. 

1. Take Bisquick Shake 'n Pour (6-8 serving size) and add 2/3 cup of seltzer. 

The seltzer makes the pancakes extra fluffy!

2. Take half a banana (or full depending on your liking) and mash till smooth

3. Combine banana and batter

4. Pour batter into buttered pan on medium heat

5. Give pancakes about a minute and a half on each side or until golden brown.

6. Top with mashed Smucker's Raspberry Jam and favorite syrup

7. Finished it off with freshly sliced bananas. 

The consistency of the banana in the pancake is so stinkin' good. Then that extra hint of sweetness with the raspberry jam is amazing. 

*Note for newly engaged couples: the coffee is my iced venti skim latte, poured into a stemless glass. Classy. =)

Perfect Details: Chiavari Chairs

{photo via details details wedding}

Can I let you in on a secret? Chair covers- freak me out. 

I think a lot of couples overlook chairs as a detail to their wedding day. But truth be told, they are the first thing I notice when I walk into a ballroom. How can they not be? 

I always suggest to my couples that they look into Chiavari (ballroom) chairs. Aren't they beautiful? And come in probably every color you can think of, so there are no excuses! 

Celebrity Up Do Inspirations

photo found here

photo found here

I love me a good up do. These two looks are loose and gorgeous. The less hairspray, the better! Love these looks!

Lovely Engagement Shoot

Dear Adorable Moments,  your photos are amazing and completely warm my heart. This shoot has me totally smitten. You are amazing. Love, Erin

=) 

Desserts at Weddings

Some say that the desserts are the most important part of a wedding. There is nothing I love more than your not so typical dessert arrangement. I would have loved to be a guest at this wedding!

{photos via rock my wedding}

Fun and Flirty Honeymoon Bikini's

1. Zimmerman Ruffled Bandeau Bikini: $190

2. Pink Stripe Twist Front Bikini: $52

3. Pink Stripe Seersucker Bikini: $56

4. Cream Lace Bandeau Bikini: $56

Honeymoon Packing, Part 3!

1. Natori Bloom Beach Towel: $45

2. Melissa Odabash Bikini: $175

3. Kain Jemma open-knit linen-blend sweater: $245

4. Bobbi Brown Beach Fragrance: $55

5. Nordstroms Bangles: $32

6: Sunshine Sleeveless Tuck Detail Dress: $95

7. Musa Sandal: $465

8. Tory Burch Reva Bombe Leather Clutch: $325

Sugar Paper

I am smitten. I found this lovely letterpress company on Matchbook Mag, and it is safe to say that I am just about ready to buy everything they have to offer.

sugar paper

Honeymoon Hot Spot: Rosewood Mayakoba, Mexico

Rosewood Mayakoba

I have never wanted to go to Mexico more than right now! I love the color scheme of this hotel. Everything is brand new and looks so warm and welcoming. Perfect place to spend your honeymoon!