{Real Lakeside Wedding} Jen & Ben

With my family living in nearby Temecula for over 20 years, I have driven through the rolling hills of  Fallbrook, California many times & thought it would be a lovely place to live.  Then I was lucky enough to have this destination wedding in Fallbrook come my way & I realized Fallbrook is a lovely place to get married.  I have the fabulous images from Brilliant Imagery to prove it:

Tucked away in the mountains of Northern San Diego is the lakeside gazebo & picturesque vineyard of Los Willows in Fallbrook, California.  It's no wonder Las Vegas residents Jen & Ben chose this gorgeous location for their destination, summer wedding.   


This was one stylish bridal party!  The beaming Bride accented her beautiful wedding gown with a dramatic black sash.  Her white rose & orchid bouquet was unique with dangling, delicate orchids.  The bridesmaids wore deep purple dresses matched by the groomsmen's purple argyle socks.  The handsome Groom stood out with his yellow argyle socks!


Not many Brides & Grooms use boats for their wedding transportation but this lakeside ceremony was the perfect excuse to use one!  The Bride & Father of the Bride took a boat ride across the lake to arrive at the ceremony decorated with purple & white flowers.  Family & friends looked on as the happy couple said "I Do!"  The new Mr. & Mrs. departed the ceremony by hitting the open waters in the boat.


After taking photos in the pretty vineyard, the Bride & Groom celebrated with their family & friends in a lakeside pavilion also decorated with purple & white flowers.  Smiles & laughter were the best accessories for the Bride & Groom, with a little cake icing smearing thrown in for extra fun.  As the night wound down, The Bride & Groom made their grand departure in a vintage Rolls Royce.  


Congratulations, Jen & Ben!


VENDOR LOVE
Photography: Brilliant Imagery  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: Los Willows  /  Florist: Evangeline Florist

Hearts & Sparkles

Hello, my dear Koru friends & family!  You may not have noticed since the blog kept going but I have been missing for the past two weeks.  I've been celebrating my birthday & relaxing on a Cape Cod vacation.  I enjoyed every moment but it's nice to be back! 

& I could not think of a better way to kick off my return than with two of my favorite things: 

Hearts & sparkles!  I fell in love with these darling bridal shoes upon second glance.  Upon first sight of the simple ivory peep toes decorated with a sweet heart, I thought the bridal shoes were cute.  Then I noticed the awesome rainbow glittery heels & I was sold.  Love, LOVE!!!

Sweetness in the front, party in the back!

Photo Tinywater Photography via

{Sneak Peek} Jen & Ben

Another Friday means another sneak peek at the wedding for next Wedding Wednesday:

The Bride & Groom have miles & miles of style so you won't want to miss their San Diego countryside affair!


Happy Weekend!

Photography: Brilliant Imagery  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights

{weddings rings} Lobster Claw

Summer goes hand-in-hand with fresh seafood on the East Coast & I couldn't help but smile when I spied this quirky wedding ring photo:

Normally, the last place I would want to see wedding rings are in the grips of a lobster's claw but for a seaside wedding, it's pure genius!

Photo Boro Creative Visions Photography via

{Real Canadian Wedding} Sadaf & Pedro

Sometimes a real wedding doesn't need commentary from me.  Sometimes the love & joy of the moments captured say enough.  Today's British Columbia, Canada wedding is one such wedding.  Please enjoy this wordless wedding from Kunio Photography:

VENDOR LOVE
Photography: Kunio Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Desert Delight

We're experiencing such a heatwave on the East Coast that I feel like we just might be living in the desert!  I'm not complaining as I love summer.  However, the desert-like condition does explain why this original cactus centerpiece caught my eye:

So colorful, striking & different!  The cactus are very cool but the colorful tins really make this centerpiece.  Add the papel picado & a good margarita to achieve perfection!

Bonus: if you're looking for an easy, budget-friendly centerpiece, you've found it!  For a different look, you could collect vintage tins or for a varied look, collect tins of different colors & sizes.  Get creative! 

Now excuse me as I daydream sipping a cocktail on the shores of Cabo San Lucas . . . 


Photo Sarah Yates via





 

Still Standing {5 Months}

On the first Tuesday of each month, I link up with The Journey at Still Standing Magazine to discuss where I am on my journey towards motherhood after a devastating miscarriage in February.

Yesterday was my birthday, a day of celebration.  There were smiles & candles & frosting & wishes!  & I celebrate, for there is much to be thankful for in my beautiful, imperfect life.  I have hope & love in my heart.  I have big dreams that maybe, just maybe, our dreams of expanding our family will come true this year.  It's possible, anything is possible!

I can only guess as to how close or how far I am from having a baby & becoming a mom.

Until my birthday wish to have a baby comes true, I continue to wait.  It seems like I have been waiting forever & I have no idea how much longer I will have to wait.  I can't help but feel the chorus of "The Waiting" by Tom Petty is my theme song on my journey:

"The waiting is the hardest part
Every day you get one more yard
You take it on faith, you take it to the heart
The waiting is the hardest part"

Waiting.  Still waiting.

Show a little support & love for the others sharing where they stand in their grief journey or motherhood journey: