Monday, July 11, 2011

Sneak Peaks: Beach Wedding Photo Shoot

It was a scorching 107 degrees outside yesterday, but we powered through and had a blast at the "Beach Wedding" themed photo shoot!

Here are a few sneak peaks! I can't wait to see what Sky Cheshure, Paul Houston, and RM Photography captured!

Tulips Home and Gift out of Norman generously let us borrow some gorgeous table settings by Juliska! I have a serious obsession with those bamboo plates.

 
And I've spent way too much time trying to think of a place I can put these beautiful Vietri turtle shell bowls. Also from Tulips.

Natalie from BC Girls was a fantastic assistant and brought some of her gorgeous accessories to be featured in the shoot. Check out their pieces here.
The flowers were so appropriately beachy, Poppy Lane Designs did a fantastic job!
Huge thanks to my husband who came to help me carry stuff!
I cannot wait to see the professional pictures!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Outdoor Table Decor

In Oklahoma, you can dine outside from about March - October with a few breaks in July and August due to extreme heat. So enjoying a meal or drink with friends outside is very familiar to me. I've seen so many beautiful outdoor tables lately, I just have to share.


I love the spring time colors mixed with muted neutrals on this table.







How great would it be to have a chandelier on your back patio? 


What a great solution to outdoor lighting problems too!


If only my table had a beach view...

I'm always on the lookout for a cute outdoor accessory. I picked up some gorgeous pink agate coasters while I was in Los Angeles last month.


I also decorate with my Pottery Barn Lanterns whenever possible. I picked up a few when they went on sale at the end of last summer, and they've come in handy for a few lawn games.




















What are some of your outdoor table decor favorites?

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Beach Wedding Inspiration Board

I'm so excited to share this inspiration board today! I've been working really hard securing vendors and coming up with beautiful details for this photo shoot. I'm so happy that Natalie from Bridal Couture Girls introduced me to Sky Cheshure and they asked me to style this shoot! I cannot wait to see it all come together and check out the amazing photos and videos from Paul Houston.

Photos by: Christine

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Engagement Photo Outfits

In addition to having a love for Party Prepping, I am completely obsessed with Outfit Planning!
Here are some outfits I recently sent my newly engaged friend as ideas for her engagement photo shoot.
I hope you like!

This is her classic look, for the photos that will still be fashionable 30 years down the road.
Source: None via Christine on Pinterest

Then she wanted a red dress with cowboy boots, so I put together this little number:

Cooperative sun dress, $40
Jigsaw tall cowboy boots, £198
American Eagle Outfitters wrap bracelet, $16
American Eagle Outfitters beaded bracelet, $13
American Eagle Outfitters leather jewelry, $12
UrbanOutfitters COPE Linen Sundress
Surf City Sunset > Sunset Posters > Free Nature Pictures Gift Shop


I also put together a board for classic Black and White dresses. These are all perfect to wear to your engagement party, engagement photos, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, honeymoon, your best friend's wedding (the black ones that is), you name it, you can't go wrong with Classic Black and White.

Classic Black & White Dresses


J Crew antique dress, $495
Theory grey shift dress, $223
Milly floral lace dress, $360
Theory sleeveless dress, $285
Theory heart dress, $170
Theory scoopneck dress, $235
Theory scoop neck dress, $215
Theory stretchy dress, $112
Theory top, $225
O'Keeffe, White Calico Flower 1931, $199


If you want help choosing outfits for any events, let me know! I'd love to help!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Bridesmaid Hair Styles

I've been lucky to be a bridesmaid several times and last time I put together some hairstyle ideas for myself and I thought I'd share with you all! These are all for medium to long length hair - if you have shorter hair and want some ideas, message me and I'll look some up!




And Lauren Conrad has had so many great hairstyles, she deserved a board of her own!


Which one is your favorite?