Liz + Jesse’s engagement pictures
Jessica Bennett’s engagement pictures of Jesse + Liz are that perfectly blend that “from another time” feeling and modern romance…I’m in love.






{photography by Jessica Bennett}
Robin + Kirk
I’m slightly obsessed by the work coming out of the Seattle based Mastin Studio. Kirk has such a great eye and amazing talent, so I couldn’t be more thrilled to feature Kirk’s own wedding to his beautiful wife Robin {who is insanely talented too! check out her blog}.
Robin and Kirk were married at the end of September on Orcas Island on a cliff overlooking the Puget Sound at the Inn at Ship Bay. Robin says, “It was the last brilliantly beautiful crisp day before the rain came. Eagles were flying. There were deer everywhere and fresh plums dotting the grass. A beautiful crowd of family and friends surrounded us while my very dearest friend officiated. Everyone cried. We cried. It was gorgeous.”


Elizabeth Dye of The English Department designed Robin’s gown and headpiece. Robin said, “Elizabeth is fantastically talented and my dress was everything I wanted. It had little pink flowers and tiny pearls. There was a skirt of polka dot tulle. I even had a frilly little jacket for warmth as the air cooled.”
The ladies wore dresses by Simple Silhouettes.

Don’t you just love the “love” sign?


Thank you so much for sharing your wedding with us Robin + Kirk! You both looked beautiful and blissfully happy!
{photography by Mastin Studio}
summertime dreaming…
Today I’m dreaming of warm days, summer colors and yummy fruity drinks…



{table & watermelon salad both from martha stewart; flowers via martha stewart; auga frescas via ruby press originally from matt bites; wedding via country living}
chamomile
Currently obsessing over chamomile. It’s so happy and sweet, don’t you think?


{arrangement by Saipua; bouquet photographed by Tec Petaja; third image unknown; geranium and chamomile bouquet by Chelsea Fuss via Once Wed}
Have you heard?
Congratulations to Kiss the Groom. Elizabeth’s blog turned one year old on Valentine’s Day…how sweet.
Yay for Brooklyn Bride, who is hosting Urban Wed, a {small & intimate} modern bridal event. Meet and mingle with some of New York’s finest, including Jenny Ebert, Samuelle Couture, and Hatch Creative Studio. Tickets are being sold through eventbrite.
Nelle handbags and Brooklyn Bride are teaming up again this year for the style board contest, Bridesmaid Style Rewired. Entries are being accepted through the 19th.
Jacqui & Amir’s engagement pictures
I love it when you can really see the couple coming through in their engagement pictures. The props and the setting are just a bonus because you can see their personality so clearly – it’s just them and you know it. That’s amazing and so evident here. Jacqui & Amir’s dreamy engagement pictures were captured by the insanely talented duo, Erin Hearts Court.









{images courtesy Erin Hearts Court}
valentine’s day inspiration
Just a few things that are inspiring me today…I hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day weekend.





{collage by Perfectbound via Oh Joy; envelopes via Martha Stewart styled by Kristi Blunt; gowns photographed by Tec Petaja via Style Me Pretty; Kissing Booth poster by Roll and Tumble Press; Table by Emersonmade}
sonia + ian’s portrait session
Amazing couple? check. Amazing style? check. I’m head over heels for this portrait session by Mastin Studios in Seattle set in the Asian Art Museum and Volunteer Park.







In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Mastin Studio is offering a free engagement session to one lucky winner. Visit their blog for details and to enter to win.
{photographs by Mastin Studio}
valentine’s day inspiration
This sweet shoot was sent to me by Ana Schechter of Ana Photo. Ana is based out of New York, where she shot this story about childhood love with two of the cutest models I think I’ve ever seen! {In the end, he gets the girl.} There are so many ideas here that could inspire your own engagement pictures. Happy early Valentine’s Day!





{images courtesy Ana Photo}
blue and yellow inspiration
Just a little pretty I’ve been holding onto for awhile, so long in fact I’m not sure where I found a few of these images (if you have clues please send them my way). I love this palette for winter or very early spring, with its whispery shades of blue and yellow.
{first row: love poster by Made by Girl; cattleya bouquet by The Treasured Petal photo by One Love Photo; second row: centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings; third row: blue gown at far left by LulaKate; bird cake topper by Ann Wood Handmade}

