Real vs Sugar

Sugar?

Or real?

I prefer real flowers on cakes. The difference in appearance is substantial. Even though the sugar flowers still look lovely, I am a real flower kind of girl!

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Bouquet Colors

Bridal Bouquets:

I tend to favor bouquets for the bride that are a bit lighter, more natural in color.  

Bridesmaid Bouquets:

I like to use a bit more color here. How gorgeous and complimentary is this bouquet to the dress? 

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Bridesmaid Style

Which bridesmaid style do you prefer? I personally love different dresses in the same color, but nothing is standard these days. All of these look amazing!

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Honeymoon Lingerie

This has to be on of my favorite topics! How can you see everything at Anthropologie and not want to buy it all? I love everything they have! But here are a few of my favorite pieces they have out right now that would be just perfect for a honeymoon. 

Spun Sugar Set

$64

Sugared Grapefruit Bodysuit

$72

Silk Pebble Beach Set

$254

Outdoor Weddings

Since I've been in California, I've realized something. It is sunny and beautiful all. the. time! It makes me slightly jealous, I have to admit. One planning an outdoor wedding in the tri-state area must always have an indoor backup plan (not that everyone shouldn't have a plan b, but us even more so). So, since I'm in the spirit, I wanted to share some gorgeous outdoor California wedding photos. 

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photographer: Shannon Montez

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photographer: Michael and Anna Costa Photography

Honeymoon Sunshine

Being tan can be a tricky thing, especially when it comes to your wedding day. You don't want to be too tan, or god forbid- RED, or the worst of them all, peeling!! If you are going on a honeymoon that puts you in the sun, it wouldn't be a terrible idea to get you a nice, light, glowing base before your wedding day. Here are some ways (and great products!) to keep your tan fresh from before the wedding, all the way through your honeymoon. 

1: Exfoliate. I used to work at a tanning salon in college, and it wasn't until then that I was taught why they always try to sell you lotions when you walk in. Sun can't penetrate dry, dead skin. First way to fix that? Exfoliate. Exfoliating is the way to remove that top layer of dead skin. It leaves you feeling silky and smooth!

Laura Mercier Crème de Pistache' Scrub

$46

2: Moisturize and Protect: Just because your trying to get a tan doesn't mean you should go without protecting your skin. It is always good to use an spf when your tanning (I promise you will still get color!). Moisturizing your skin is vital to a long lasting tan.

Hope Oil-Free Moisturizer spf 30

$38

3. Hydrate! Oil is a great way to hydrate (and add some sheen and shimmer to your skin!). But be careful, it also will attract the sun and you can easily be burned if you dont use any spf or have a base before hand!

Bobbi Brown Beach Body Oil

$30

California Dreamin'

So I know I have been MIA the past couple of days, but with good reason!!! I have been in California!! 

I was here once before back a few summer's ago, but this time is a whole new experience. The weather has been gorgeous, 80 degree's without a cloud in the sky every day, and flowers are in full bloom and are just stunning. I have been inspired the atmosphere and the chic individual style that so many have here. It's not New York- but I'll take it. =)