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in helping my dear friend with ideas for her wedding, I've slowly collected a pile of my own.


This first photo is taken by Our Labor of Love. Such a pretty shot, and I love those streamers!



not sure how i would incorporate this yet, but it's nice, maybe for some photos. from incredible.tumblr.com:




my colors.. love the sparkly, magical feel, also nostalgic and faded.. like a dreeeeaaaaammm from snippetandink.com


love these colors, and love anenomes!


gold flatware from grelethome.com



i like the color of these plates. found at everlytrue.tumblr.com:



no idea who this is by, but i like it:


lil white lights and a forest, they don't even need to go together, i like em' both:


I will take this DIY idea of hanging a parachute from the ceiling! it's so pretty.





dream dress from neimans:




I love her dress! the belt is amazing, as well as her little white victorian laced boots. the bridal party colors and photography is pretty amazing as well. Check out all of bluebird here.







and i REALLY love these two photos! my god, it brought tears to my eyes. That's what photography is supposed to capture. Amazing job, Brooke Schwab.




maybe a end of night party dress too:



monique huiller:



found the booties, but they are .. or were $480. from BHLDN which i think is an item of the past. ho hum. .... but wait! i did find them at BHLDN and for $280 on sale! but they do not have my size anymore.

wedding accessories

These are just some accessories I've stumbled onto for brides. I like the organic look of the rings, although sometimes they look strange on, but it's hard to tell from these photos. Some of the other things, like the veil, or belt... I think you could probably make a DIY version that would look just as nice.

I usually prefer tulle, but thought the dress looked vintage and elegant.

* dress from alix kelly. $1600

*rockwell ring from thebeside on etsy for $480

* rings from blancamonrosgomez on etsy for $165.

* headbands from quirky beauty on etsy for $30.

* flower belt from j.crew for $25. The original one has sold out.

* bolero / silk jacket from english dept on etsy. $195

* birdcage veil from YJ design on etsy for $22.

weddings

Yesterday was C+L's wedding... it was really beautiful. I will have to show you some photos. After the ceremony I hugged them both and was overtaken with emotion because they are so in love and buzzing with excitement. I go to many weddings, since it's my job, and you can tell who's going to make it through thick and thin... who's truly, truly in love. They forget that the camera is even there. C+L didn't even see me. :) 

These photos above aren't from their wedding. They are photos by duston todd. He has some amazing photos that you should check out. I also love the shoes in the middle photos.

Speaking of great photographers, I just found these photos by josh goleman:

(and look at how pretty this bride is).

I want to get one of these half frame cameras. The Olympus Pen F is a 18X24mm frame film camera made in the sixties, which seems to go for around $400-$800. Too much for me. I want a rangefinder and some new lenses which will probably come first. It's a pricey hobby. 

Two other lil' wedding thoughts: if you're looking for a place to have your ceremony/reception in Detroit... two great places are: 

1. The Scarab club -The outside courtyard is old looking with the brick building and cobblestone walkway, arched doorways and vines. You feel like you're in a foreign country! and the inside has wood floors and art on the walls since it's a gallery. good choice laura. 

2. The Gem Theatre - It's filled with beautiful chandeliers, ornate details and many perfect spots for photos. Their couches and chairs are vintage and amazing, and the outside patio is quaint and private with umbrella tables. But I do think you made the right choice, L. 

photos coming soon.