Hubbys & Wifeys

I love spying drop-dead gorgeous pair of Jimmy Choos peeking out from under a bridal gown as much anyone, yet I couldn't help but smile when I saw a Bride & Groom rocking their custom Hubbys & Wifeys Converse sneakers on their casual wedding day!  Talk about a whole lot of style & spunk.  My, my how far we have come since the days when Brides just wore plain, boring white or ivory shoes to match their wedding gown. 

These custom cuties may not work for everyone on their wedding day but they would super fun at the post-wedding brunch.  Or the honeymoon.  Or maybe my hubs & I could still get away with wearing these a year & a half after our wedding.  Pretty please!    

Photography: Imagine Photography via

{Sneak Peek} Rebecca & Robert

As your sweet self reads this post, my wedding-loving tail is working long & hard at a seaside wedding.  Today is a great day as I do what I love best!  I couldn't leave you without a tantalizing sneak peek at the absolute amazingness coming next Wedding Wednesday.  How much do you adore this creative table assignment display?!  You're just going to fall in love with this adorable wedding so make sure you tune in next Wednesday.

Happy Weekend, my friends!

Photography: Derek Fowles Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  

Happy Birthday, RZ!

Today is a very special day: it's my husband's birthday!  Cue the confetti!!  Since we're away from home on his big day, I surprised him with this festive birthday balloon when he got home from work yesterday before we went out for his pre-birthday dinner.  Then at midnight, I whipped out an ice cream cake & candles for his "Happy Birthday" serenade.  I hope his birthday wish comes true because he deserves all that & more.  I just love celebrating with him!  

To my best friend, my love & my husband: Happy Birthday! xoxo

{Real Traditional Jacksonville Wedding} Hayley & Joseph

Sometimes real weddings don't need much commentary from me as the pictures speak on their own.  Today's Jacksonville, Florida is one such wordless wedding.  Let's take a look at this classic wedding from Tonya Beaver Photography:

Okay, I can't stay completely quiet.  Hayley is a true classic Bride with her cascading bridal bouquet, her blusher veil and her string of pearls.  Then she adds a modern pop with her lovely braided chignon and embellished blue bridal flats.  Classic with spunk- I love it!    

Congratulations, Hayley & Joseph!

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Photography: Tonya Beaver Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Reception Venue:
River City Brewing Company

In Memory

September 11, 2001 is a day forever etched in our hearts & minds. 

 

There is so much to say, so little of it seems right for the somber occasion.  On that sunny morning 11 years ago, I rushed to work, ignoring the horrible sight of the first tower billowing smoke across the Hudson River.  I came home much, much later on the ferry & looked in horror at the heavy smoke where the towers had stood tall just hours ago.  The Twin Towers were gone.  Loved ones were forever lost, including 57 of my Hoboken neighbors.  My heart was broken.  The world had changed. 

 

Hope & resilience persevere.

 

I bow my head in remembrance.     

 

Image via Lavender & Lilies 

 

 

{Sneak Peek} Hayley & Joseph

It's Friday!  I have to keep reminding myself of that very wonderful fact because I feel like it's Thursday due to lovely, relaxing Labor Day.  I love being surprised by a Friday as usually it's quite the opposite: it's Thursday & I'm desperately wishing it was Friday.  Anywho.  I won't leave you without a sneak peek of the fabulousness coming your way next Wedding Wednesday:  
 

Isn't that so romantic?  I just love it.  Plenty more when there this lovely came from so please tune in next Wedding Wednesday!

Happy Weekend!

Photography: Tonya Beaver Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights

{Real Creekside Wedding} Brittany & Carter

Location, location, location.  Unparalleled views of the creek & surrounding marsh.  Old, big trees hanging with Spanish moss.  Plenty of Southern charm.  It's no wonder the lovely Nashville couple chose to have their destination wedding at this fabulous South Carolina spot.  Joe Hendricks Photography share this beauty with us:
 

Nashville, Tennessee couple Brittany & Carter treated their guests to a destination wedding in Charleston, South Carolina just oozing with Southern charm.  Located on the banks of Hobcaw Creek, the Creek Club of I'on was the perfect spot for their wedding.  The ceremony took place on the large lawn with sweeping views of the creek & the surrounding marshes.  An Ireland flag flew high & proud over the ceremony in a nod the Groom's Irish heritage.  After the Bride & Groom said "I Do", the cocktail hour was held in the shade of the ancient, large trees with crystal lamps hanging from their low branches.  Cocktail tables boasted navy blue tablecloths, votive candles & pastel arrangements of hydrangeas, garden roses & a bit of greenery.  The celebration continued inside the club where low country food, drinks & dancing were plentiful.

As the wedding came to a close, the wedding guests blew bubbles for the Bride & Groom's Grand Departure.  The Groom surprised the Bride with a large, chartered boat for their getaway.  After pausing for a photo op underneath Arthur Ravenel Bridge, they cruised the Cooper River towards their happily ever after.  

Congratulations, Brittany & Carter!

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Photography: Joe Hendricks Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Creek Club of I'on  /  Event Planner: Ooh! Events  /  Musicians: Classical Charleston  /  Wedding Cake: Ashley's Bakery  /  Wedding Gown: Arzelle's Bridal  /  Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy at Bella Bridesmaid