Classic

A gown of French Chantilly and English Cluny lace with an ivory satin gazar skirt and train, designed by Alexander McQueen creative director, Sarah Burton. A 1936 Cartier tiara, on loan from the Queen of England. Diamond drop earrings and a wedding band made of Welsh gold. The perfect posy of lily of the valley.

This is what little girl's dreams are made of.

High Tea

I've tried not to get too wrapped up in Royal Wedding mania; frankly, Annie of Marry You Me, who's spending the semester in London, is reporting live, and I'm just not as hysterically funny as The Knotty Bride's Alison, whose take on the wedding of the year has made me chortle on more than one occasion. But on this magical day when Prince William marries Catherine Middleton, it's hard not to get caught up in all the excitement. So in honor of their big day, take a moment for a cuppa, and toast the bride and groom!

Tell me-have you watched it yet? I'm still dreaming about that gorgeous gown!

Inside Out Heart Teacups by Yedi.

Floral Nirvana

Don't you agree? The combination of full, garden roses in shades of peach and lilac and lavender, artichokes and herbs sounds as lovely as it does delicious! Are you a fan of herbs and other non-floral additions, or do you prefer your arrangements strictly blooming?

Photo by Justin & Mary, Arrangement by Hana Floral, Design by True Event.
See the rest of this gorgeous wedding at Style Me Pretty!

Matthew and Natalie

This wedding at Running Fox Farm in Chestertown, Maryland is not only a gorgeous, homespun affair, but brings back all sorts of lovely memories of my time spent in Baltimore, where I got my Bachelor's degree. I can tell you one thing, though-those years weren't nearly as beautiful as this celebration!

This wedding brought the bride and groom's families together in a magical way: the groom's father, a pastor, married the couple. The bride's sister-in-law's mother (talk about a mouthful!) was Natalie's second-in-command when it came to wedding planning and design. Her friend and bridesmaid baked their croquembouche wedding cake, and another baked the rest of the magnificent dessert table. The couple recruited a buddy who's an electrician strung all the lights and chandeliers at Running Fox Farms. Another pair of friends designed the invitations, and perhaps best of all, the bride designed her wedding gown with the help of Suzanne Reams.

The understated blooms were designed by Severna Park Florist, Dawn, and the couple had Adam Barnes on hand to capture each gorgeous moment.


While I love click, click, clicking to add fabulous designers and ingenious stationers to a wedding write-up, something about this beautiful, handcrafted wedding about melts my heart-don't you agree?


Photos by Adam Barnes, Spotted on Style Me Pretty.

As Sweet As Sugar

I don't know what I love more: the gorgeous pair of golden slingbacks topped with charming pink rosettes, or the beautiful embroidered stool they're resting on!

Photo by Simply Bloom Photography.

Besos Chiquitos

A weekend full of delicious meals, walks in the sunshine and plenty of time with my sweetheart was the perfect way to while away this beautiful spring weather. I introduced John to the same power yoga I swore off not long ago, and served a completely non-traditional Easter supper-we Greeks always have roast lamb and plenty of red eggs!

How did you spend the weekend?

After seeing this photo, I'm dying to try my hand at besos, Mexican "kisses" often served at weddings. Does anyone have a knockout recipe for these beauties?


Photo by Thisbe Grace.


P.S. Absolutely swooning over Lucinda at Glitter, Glue and Fireflies' sweet words about my Friday cocktail posts, and the gorgeous vintage glassware she hunted down! If you're in the market for some chic coupes or mid century cocktail shakers, take a peek!

El Diablo

This drink's sinful name belies its devilishly delicious nature; tequila, crème de cassis, lime juice and a touch of ginger beer come together to create a perfect tequila cocktail that's nothing short of divine! This cocktail made its first appearance in Trader Vic's Book of Food and Drink as early as 1946, and has been enjoyed by cocktail aficionados since!


El Diablo

1 1/2 oz of tequila
1/2 oz of crème de cassis
1/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
ginger beer

Combine tequila, crème de cassis and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake for 5-10 seconds. Strain into a glass over ice; fill with ginger beer.


Notes: Ginger ale in the 1940s was a soft drink with real bite; while there's nothing wrong with Schweppes, a spicier ginger beer will give this cocktail a delicious kick.

Whatever tequila you have on hand will be more than appropriate for this cocktail. If you need to add a bottle of tequila to your liquor cabinet, a Reposado tequila (aged for more than 2 months, but less than one year) is a terrific addition!


Photo c/o DrinkHacker.

Keep It Simple

I adore the Big Apple, of course, and this clever alternative to more traditional vases! We've seen floral arrangements tucked into tea tins, julep cups, mason jars and even light bulbs, so why not iconic printed paper cups? Perfect for a chic New York City wedding, don't you think?

Image from Flowers Chic and Cheap by Carlos Mota, editor at large of Elle Decor.

Romney and Daron

When a fashion editor and a designer and manufacturer get hitched, you can be sure the results will be nothing less than chic-and Romney and Daron are the very height of it! They imagined a wedding that combined Hollywood Regency and Asian-inspired minimalism, and their event designer Adam Leffel helped bring this stylish celebration to life!

The bride wore a tea-length Fendi gown sparkling with sequin embellishments, and paired it with an Oscar de la Renta headpiece, Irene Neuwirth necklaces in rose gold and pink moonstones and gold lace-up sandals from Givenchy. Flower girls wore J.Crew dresses and wreaths of roses, although only one made it down the aisle, and the couple's cocker spaniel, Jah, also wore a wreath of flowers to serve as the ring bearer. Bridesmaids wore simple floor length black gowns, and the groom and his groomsmen wore classic tuxedos. Daron accessorized his custom suit with Tiffany & Co gold knot cufflinks, a monogrammed dress shirt and a classic Rolex watch.

The couple and their photography, Linda Wallace, used New York City as the perfect backdrop for a wedding day photo shoot, and snapped shots of the couple in front of Tiffany's, Central Park and Times Square.

They were married in a traditional Jewish ceremony, and signed a ketubah purchased just before the ceremony from J.Levine Books and Judaica. Studio 450 provided a blank canvas for Romney and Daron's nuptials and stunning views of the New York City skyline. A birch branch huppa was placed in the center of the ceremony space and candles graced every surface, filling the room with warm, flickering light. Guitarist John T. La Barbera played during the ceremony and cocktail hour, while popshop! djs kept the tone of the reception playful and fun.

The couple served a meal that nodded to their heritage; an amuse bouche of chilled borscht and crême fraiche was followed by a baby heirloom tomato and red onion salad, and a watermelon, mint and feta salad. The pair course paired grilled flank steak with chimichurri sauce and pan-seared halibut over vegetable couscous, all executed by Real Food Catering.

The bride changed into a silk 3.1 Phillip Lim gown for the party, paired with crystal-embroidered Vera Wang sandals and crystal jewelry by Lee Angel. A classic Russian Neapolitan cake, topped with an vintage topper spotted on eBay, honored Daron's Russian heritage, while macarons from the Macaron Cafe provided a desirable crunch and a bit of Parisian flair!

Photos by Linda Wallace Photography, Spotted on Martha Stewart Weddings.