Happy first weekend of Spring! I’m ready…

Sweet Rem’s birthday party in Malibu was a celebration of the outdoors and good ole’ fashioned fun. Per usual, Paige & Kelly of Bash,Please put together a fun, warm, beautiful and delicious celebration that was recently featured on Style Me Pretty’s new site: Style Me Pretty LIVING (which I’m so excited about, by the way!) More photos and info on all the special details on SMP Living – Click here to see the full post

Design + Planning + Paper: Bash, Please | Photography: Raya Carlisle | Sweets: Bittersweet Treats | Venue: Trout Dale

I had the best time shooting THE CREAM LOS ANGELES last Sunday. This is what I wore and this is all I can post for now, but photos will be up on 100 Layer Cake and Inspired By This in the coming weeks. You can get a preview on Instagram via #thecreamevent. I love the vinyl letters on the restroom mirrors - those girls are clever. Until then!

Top: Heidi Merrick | Pants: Gap | Shoes: Shoemint |Earrings: Target

Anne & Matthew are a darling couple with impeccable taste. Their beautiful wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty last week. Click here to view the original feature.

Entire wedding shot on film: 35mm & medium format, Kodak Portra 400, 800, Ilford Delta 3200, Ilford XP-2

Photography: Raya Carlisle Photography | Venue: Santa Barbara Historical Museum | Coordination + Floral Design: Toast | Lighting: Bella Vista | Caterer: Seasons | Cake: Mimosa | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Linens: La Tavola |Wedding Dress: J.Crew | Shoes: Jimmy Choo via net-a-porter | Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew | Hair: Lisa Gaede | Make-up: Romina Murillo |Music: Anthony Ybarra | DJ: Andrew Korn via Gavin Roy Presents | Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas

I’m over the moon to be part of the newest crop of  THE CREAM  – its all happening on March 10th at the Vibiana Los Angeles.

If you aren’t familiar, The Cream was started by two lovely ladies Paige & Kelly (of rad wedding planning company Bash,Please) in response to the run-of-the-mill tired wedding fair. Their answer: Bring everyone into the same room for an experiential showcase for brides and grooms -  or people who just like to party.

And a party is is…I am sure there will be at least one confetti blast during the evening.  I’ve been as a guest and this time I’m thrilled to be there taking pictures of all the pretty.

Wanna see more? Here’s the inspiration board:

The event is sold out, but there are still a few tickets to give away – follow @TheCreamEvent on Twitter for details.

It really is a night not to be missed. I can’t wait!

Click here to see more of Madi & Vince’s beautiful garden wedding on Style Me Pretty.

Ceremony Venue: Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno, California

Reception Venue: Smittcamp Alumni House in Fresno, California

Floral Design: Modern Day Design / Wedding Coordination: Joy de Vivre Wedding Coordination

Cinematography: J. Master Photography

Catering: Pardini’s Catering

Cake: Sweet Dreams Cakery

Music: Haro Entertainment

Lighting: Light and Sound Solutions

Wedding Stationery: Aerialist Press (Invitations) + Lazaro Press & Design (Programs, Table Numbers + Menus)

Wedding Calligraphy: Little Miss Press

Linens: La Tavola Linen

Rentals: Walker-Lewis Rents (Tables) + The Linen Shoppe (Chiavari Chairs)

Wedding Dress: Amsale

Bride’s Shoes: Valentine by Grazia via my glass slipper.com

Hair: Stefanie Rodriquez

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays – I’m sorry! I can’t help myself. I love to give gifts and a day centered around hearts is one I cannot resist. We keep it pretty low key around here, but still find little ways to celebrate like balloons for the kids, heart-shaped pancakes and champagne & take out for dinner.  It truly is the little things, isn’t it? Happy Valentine’s Day from me to you. xoxo

We sent out Valentine’s Day cards this year instead of Christmas cards, if you want to take a peek I posted on my personal blog here.

Kodak Portra 400, 800

Hey you – just a note to let you know that I have a new website. It works on an ipad, it works on a phone, there are a bunch of fun links on the home page and recent weddings & engagements to browse.

Many thanks to The Marketing Group for development and to my husband Forest for all the fine tuning and coding genius.

Hope you like the new look!