Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart & Egg Press

Can you believe how many recognized holidays/events are happening this weekend?! Lunar Chinese New Year, President’s Day, Mardi Gras festivities, etc. But the big’ole day of love is also playing a part this weekend. I plan on spending it with my main squeeze relaxing with the kitties. Spreading the gushy lovey doveys all around (doveys looks better than dovies). Don’t forget to tell the ones you love just how much you love them! XOXOXOXO!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

As mentioned in yesterday, things were a little crazy busy at Indie Wed so I failed to meet all the vendors and take their photo, bummer! But I managed to snap a few favorites close by. Be sure to check out yesterday’s post to check out more of my favorite wedding vendors! Above: the cutest cake toppers in the whole wide world by The Small Object! She had to CUTEST marketing materials! (more…)

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Rain, rain and more rain! I have to admit, it’s been kind of nice sipping on a cup of tea and prepping my crafts for my Indie Wed booth decor. Can’t believe I fly out to Chicago next week! Today, I’m sharing a little sneak teaser of the diy photo garland that I will have on display. Hopefully, my booth inspires brides with all types of budgets and gives meaningful, eco-friendly ideas for their wedding decor! My Deshie sure loves ribbon… (more…)

Photo courtesy of Twig & Thistle

ADORABLE! Not only are the images oh-so cute but Kathleen’s design is spot-on. I loved these bags last year and still do this year ;) Head over to her link here to download the goodies (too bad the brownies aren’t included)! Don’t worry she’ll also tell ya where to purchase the bags!

Photo: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

A big thank you, merci, danke, grazie, dziękuję, gracias, tack to everyone for your support!  Smitten Stick’s launch has gone better than ever imagined. It’s only been 48 hours roughly and we’ve felt the love. We’ve even sold out and relisted on Etsy a couple times! I love that the blog community loves us, and we love you!  Thanks to Once Wed, Clover & Bee, Rock N Roll Bride, Brooklyn Bride and Snippet & Ink for taking the time and shouting us out!  Please visit Smitten Sticks – there you’ll find links to Twitter and Facebook (along with purchase info) – let us see your tweets and your fan devotion.

PS – Currently, I am in Chicago for more weddings and portraits so posts will be light for the next 10 days.  Still looking for a photographer for your 2010 wedding?!?  Be sure to inquire while current prices are still HOT!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography of Smitten Sticks

Announcing Smitten Sticks!!!  Brought to you by moi and Vana of Le Papier Studio!!! You can say it’s been our love child for quite some time now – planning, designing, chatting, planning, etc etc.  I am soooo excited to finally being able to chat about our new paper photo product that I can’t stop using exclamation marks :)  Come learn more about these handmade expressions, mustaches and the like… (more…)

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart

The lovely Brieanne emailed this strange but delightful tool. A photo conversion tool that allows you to glue and glitter away – even recommending your color palette to ensure accuracy. I’m not quite sure what to gather from it – I love glitter but a glitter photo?! Haha, check out the tool for yourself.

Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart

The wedding I currently have in my post-production inspired this one!  Since the days of rice throwing, weddings really haven’t had much action in the exit confetti department. Sure, it’s a hassle – from clean up, to wasteful and wedding budget-cuts…exit confetti has seen better days. As a photographer seeking action in my shots, confetti is a great way to add a little emotional punch to your wedding exit (ya it has historical tradition too). You can purchase biodegradable confetti here and here.  You can also create your own with unique punch-outs or my favorite idea from dried herbs (lavender being most popular)!! Oooo la la!  You can even sew cute little sachets with vintage fabric to add a colorful pop to hands of the aisle guests.  I love this couple’s alternative with paper airplanes!  Now you have no excuse :)

Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart

Oh Martha *sigh*.  Here are some of my favorite DIY templates and clip art for wedding decorations, favors, place cards and menus….totally hearting the Canvas Lace Photo Backdrop!

Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart

I don’t think there’s ever been a more popular grouping of letters – DIY!  It’s so 2009 (and beyond) isn’t it?  Ha!  Martha Stewart Weddings has it’s on DIY wedding section – here are some of my favorite favor how-tos.  I love these Yarn Favor Boxes too…