slug bug style

Our friend and talented photographer, Meredith Moran, worked her first styled shoot in May at The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park. Her dad’s refurbished slug bug served as the inspiration behind the shoot. Of course, we love the red slug bug…and all the details to go along with. The pop of red. Vintage white dresser. Old school desk sprinkled with buttons. Antique china. Mason jar floral arrangements on antique books. And who doesn’t love a Radio flyer? For all you brides out there…you can rent those items and more for your wedding from Jessica at A Vintage Affair Rentals. If I could re-do anything from my wedding, I would rent Jessica’s entire warehouse.

Kudos to Meredith and Tiny Bubbles Event Design. We can’t wait to see what you come up with next.

For more lovely photos from the shoot, visit here.











VENDOR LOVE

Photography/Design:  Meredith Moran Photography
Planning/Coordination:  Tiny Bubbles Event Design
Vintage Furniture & Accessories:  A Vintage Affair Rentals
Paperware/Invitations: Fleur de Lis {a paperie}
Flowers:  The Ruffly Rose
Cake & Cupcakes: Goblin City Bakery
Dress: Kathy Ireland Weddings by 2 Be (get it at The Bridal Collection)\
Hair & Make up: Cory Bryant, Make Up By Cory
Flatware/Glassware/Chairs: All Well Rents
Lace Tablecloth: Linen Hero
Venue: The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park
Models:  Jim & Kelli Goodwin

{images via Meredith Moran Photography}

diy framed burlap table numbers

I am excited to share another DIY project from my own wedding: table numbers.

For the look, we wanted rustic. Something with burlap (love!). Something simple. Something that complimented the entire table setting.

Here are easy DIY steps to make table numbers with burlap fabric.

You will need:

– hot glue gun
– glue sticks
– scissors
– frames
– wood numbers

How to:

1. Stock up on frames from Michaels.
{hint: never buy frames that aren’t on sale at Michaels! if there’s not a sale goin’ on, wait a few days and there’s guaranteed to be one!}

2. Purchase your fabric. Super cheap.
{we went to Hobby Lobby}

3. Since I’m not the most patient person in the world, I decided to skip tracing the sample photo onto the fabric and dug right in to cutting while tracing.
{it’s okay if it’s not exact – the frame won’t show the edges in the front !}

4. Cover the entire glass with glue from your glue gun. Be quick – it dries fast! Press firm into the fabric after placing it onto the glass. Burlap is tricky – it’s tough to get it to stick completely. Don’t worry if it’s not entirely stuck onto the glass. When you glue the numbers on, that will act as a double coat of glue 🙂
{ps the glue won’t ruin your frames. it’s very easy to peel off – dry or after soaking in hot water for a few minutes! you can definitely reuse the frames!}

5. Place your new burlap covered glass into the frame and close the backing.

6. Glue your wood numbers and carefully place onto the burlap.
{we went to Hobby Lobby for the numbers and stained them red with a wood stain from Home Depot}

7. Voila! You’re done! Absolutely beautiful 🙂

Be creative!
I used these two for the gift table and guest book table to throw into the mix – so fun!

{images via Tutto Bella & Jenna Walker Photographers}

apples & sunflowers

Jessica from Pink Champagne Events organized this beautiful shoot, inspired by apples & sunflowers. I love the idea!

If you are getting married this fall, this shoot is a great way to get inspirations and ideas. The colors are rich and gorgeous, and the tone is very country chic.

dress with bouquet, boots and hat

reception table setup

centerpiece and boots

caramel apples on cutting board

groom cake

sunflower bouquet and boots

sunflower cake

bride in barn

table set up

place setting

sunflower centerpiece with apples

{images via Huffman Weddings}

vendor love

Wedding Planner: Pink Champagne Events
Photographer: Huffman Weddings
Venue: The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park
Cake: Apron Strings Bakery
Paperware : Fleur de Lis (a paperie)
Model : Jhenna Reed
Hair & Makeup: Rock, Paper, Shears

lindsay + chad engagement session

This adorable engagement session is definitely one to note 🙂

Lindsay and Chad have been dating for over 8 years and are finally tying the knot this summer.

I love how they did a winter engagement shoot for a summer wedding – they’re definitely getting the best of both worlds in Colorado with their photos.
Their creativity and pure bliss in the photos is truly darling, and their excitement is incredibly contagious.

Congratulations, Lindsay and Chad!

{But seriously, how cute are they?!}

{images via Kelli Nixon Photography}

kara + jay engagement session

This engagement shoot of Kara and Jay is so sweet. We adore its simplicity with the neutral colors, rustic charm and gotta love those cowboy boots! The talented Laura Murray of Laura Murray Photography captured the beautiful snapshots at Jay’s family cabin outside Colorado Springs, Colorado. The place has a lot of personal significance to Kara and Jay, and it was perfect for an engagement shoot!

{images via Laura Murray Photography}