India Wedding

In looking for a hair and makeup artist (”MUA”), I had to find someone close enough to Half Moon Bay so that the travel fee didn’t equal the cost of a kidney (which I assume is pricey). The first place where I had a trial was very close to our venue. After my trial, I had that kind of experience where at first you’re okay with it (b/c you really want it to be okay), and then the more you think about it the more problems you realize there were, and then after a while you’ve worked yourself into a frenzy where you’re on the phone with your mom shouting, “No good! No good!” Look at the bun she made.

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Hair and Makeup Trial I: A Kind of Fail

I just love a backyard wedding… especially when it’s a lovely affair like this one sent to us by Michèle Waite . So simple and still so effortlessly chic. I am particularly smitten with this color palette… the pretty pinks and soft grays, just gorgeous.

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Backyard Wedding from Michele Waite

Now that we know our rehearsal will definitely be taking place the Friday afternoon before the wedding (there was a chance it would be Thursday), it’s time to think about the rehearsal dinner! Luckily for me, the thinking here is going to be done primarily by Mr. Guinea Pig’s parents, as they have generously offered to host the dinner

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You Can’t Come to MD and Not Eat Crabs! (Unless You’re Vegan)

I’ll admit, I haven’t put too much thought into the “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” tradition, but sometimes things just have a funny way of working themselves out on their own. The “new” part of this tradition is easy.

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The “Somethings” Tradition

In this installment, explainings will be after the pictures! I now present… *All photos by Matt Miller After we were finished playing in the field, Matt asked us where we’d like to go next. We’d previously discussed going to Little Five to run around, so I sort-of cautiously suggested that we head to Little Five, but there might be a cool place on the way for us to shoot. I explained that there was this random papered-up graffiti on an underpass on Memorial, and it had “Pray for ATL” written on it

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The Scissors’ Engagement Pictures: Part 2

091229 TaeYang – Wedding Dress at SBS Gayo DaeJun – the sash is win.

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091229 TaeYang – Wedding Dress at SBS Gayo DaeJun

We have an honest to goodness real wedding treat in store for you today from our forever-friend Richard Israel . We are always honored to highlight his exquisite wedding photography, but in this case, Richard has teamed up with another SMP favorite, Kristin Vining Photography and is sharing a beguiling film from Lindsey & John’s September 2009 wedding. Remember Lindsey’s drop-dead gorgeous vintagy engagement shoot , bridal shoot , and wedding from SMP’s super-talented Kristin Vining (and Weddings & The City )?

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Retro Chic Super 8 Wedding Film From Richard Israel

Odetta (originally from Albania) and Brett (originally from Australia), met at the immigration authority applying for American citizenship!  As the ultra-talented Naomi Raiselle at Generations Cinemastories tells, the rest is history! As you watch their story, you’ll see the total and unabashed love on Odetta and Brett’s faces every second of the day … ODETTA AND BRETT from GENERATIONS cinemastories on Vimeo . Congratulations Odetta & Brett! And thanks for sharing their lovely story, Naomi !! GENERATIONS cinemastories is a member of our Little Black Book .

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A Sweet American Love Story From Generations Cinemastories

Before we jump into all our pretty weddings today, I just wanted to let you know that on January 17th, Style Me Pretty will be helping host a fabulous bridal event, The Wedding Party , at The Breakers in Palm Beach . Wedding superstars attending include, Darcy Miller of Martha Stewart Weddings , Randy Fenoli Kleinfeld Fashion Director, Mark Badgley & James Mischka and… our very own, Abby Larson. You got it, Abby will be there too.

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Wedding Party Palm Beach

While we hear the term vintage in the wedding world alot, I think that the quaint elegance of the Barr Mansion ~ the site of Rick & Jennifer’s November wedding ~ is more accurately described as antique chic ! Maybe that sounds silly. Vintage vs. antique?

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November In Texas ~ The Barr Mansion From Elite Video Productions

Katie hard at work! As any of you that maintain a blog know, it is hard to keep up with it!  Especially when you own a business AND have kids.  I started this blog with all the best intentions of blogging on a monthly if not weekly basis.  Ummm, as you can see by my last post in June, that didn’t happen!  But, I now see a light at the end of the tunnel and I am hoping to recommit to you, the bride,  and to my blog.  My blog will now become OUR blog.  I am very excited to be launching a new company on January 4th, www.AisleStyleBeauty.com , with my good friend and long time colleague Katie Vollmer, owner of Beauty and the Beach.  She is an amazing bridal hair and makeup artist and a wonderful person! Beauty and the Bride will now have two contributing editors and our goal is to continue to research and bring you the best in everything bridal beauty to help you plan your big day!    THANKS- Gina Ludwig Contact Gina: Gina@HairComestheBride.com Contact Katie: BeautyandtheBeach@cox.net

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Bridal Beauty Merger

This week we are spending the Holiday Season back in my home town of Chicago, IL.   While we are here we have a couple of sessions lined up.  One of our sessions took place yesterday at the Chapman’s residence. I photographed this beautiful family while they were visiting Hilton Head last year.  This session was a little different, since it now took place in the snow rather then the beach!  hehehe Carin and Craig’s two boys, Jack and Nicholas have so much energy!  They are the cutest little boys, and know how to have fun!  It was a blast to be able to play and shoot in the snow, and I think the boys enjoyed it too.  Rich and I had such a good time with your family, and congratulations on the little one that is on the way!  Jack and Nicholas will soon have a little sister! Thank you for letting us spend the afternoon with your family! I thought I’d share a couple images from the day.

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The Chapmans (Portrait Session)

It’s rare that we publish a trash the dress session. And although the dress in this film does take quite a beating, it’s really not about that! This film is SO full of energy and SO full of life that I couldn’t help busting out in a huge grin! This shoot from Blue Skies Cinema is just an amazing example of the aura of out & out glee surrounding this bride on her big day. This bride OWNS her dress and OWNS her happiness like no other I’ve ever seen! I mean, come on, when will you ever get to do something like this again!?! Her joy and passion are written all over the day!! You’ll see what I mean.

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Blue Skies Cinema And The Red Velvet Couch

In honor of winter (and hence snow), we’re going to share some of our white wedding photos  to inspire you to have all kinds of white things at your wedding! Just to be clear, I’m skipping photos of white wedding dresses , ’cause that’s pretty well known. But you know what’s not always used?

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Ideas for All Things White at Your Wedding!

mp3 download → djearworm.com facebook.com djearworm.com United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop) A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2009, according to Billboard.

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DJ Earworm – United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop) – Mashup of Top 25 Billboard Hits

Pete Doherty was arrested earlier this week and it has now been revealed that the singer is being charged with heroin possession. The Babyshambles rock star was arrested quickly after appearing in court for other charges and he will be heading back to court this coming January for the new ones. Pete could also be facing charges for an alleged hit and run that left a pedestrian in critical condition.

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Pete Doherty Gets Charged

Susan Boyle says she is now happier than she has ever been after a “brilliant year”. The Britain’s Got Talent runner-up – whose album I Dreamed A Dream is poised to be the UK’s top seller this year – said her success was “humbling” and she was looking forward to 2010. Her CD has sold more than 1.4 million copies in the UK alone, overtaking the likes of Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and Michael Buble

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Susan Boyle happier than ever after

I’ve got a quick Christmas Eve post for everyone today, before the circus known as the Ukrainian Christmas Feast begins at my family’s place.  With all the recent hoopla surrounding a possible Arcade Fire release in 2010, now seems like a good time to post another tune from the band.  If you haven’t heard the aforementioned hoopla, early on in December Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons revealed that producer Markus Dravs had been working with Arcade Fire for the last 6 months.

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Arcade Fire – Neighborhood #2 (Laika)

Hey everyone, just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and give you a heads up that the office will be shutting down until Monday so that everyone here can spend time with their families. We’ll be back in with limited hours next week and we’ll be sure to get back to you then. Later!

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Merry Christmas Everyone! The office is shutting down until Monday.

Forever And For Always is a song by Canadian singer “Shania Twain” from the album Up! , released in the United States radio on April 7, 2003. The song is written by Robert John “Mutt” Lange and Shania Twain. Shania Twain – Forever And For Always Lyrics : In your arms I can still feel the way you want me when you hold me I can still hear the words you whispered when you told me I can stay right here forever in your arms And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t no way and there ain’t not how I’ll never see that day [Chorus:] ‘Cause I’m keeping you forever and for always We will be together all of our day Wanna wake up every morning to your sweet facealways Mmmm, baby In your heart-I can still hear a beat for every time you kiss me And when we’re apart, I know how much you miss me I can feel your love for me in your heart And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t now way and there ain’t no how I’ll never see that day [Repeat Chorus] (I wanna wake up every morning) In your eyes (I can still see the look of the one) I can still see the look of the one who really loves me (I can still feel the way that you want) The one who wouldn’t put anything else in the world above me (I can still see love for me) I can still see love for me in your eyes (I still see the love) And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t no way and there ain’t no how I’ll never see that day [Repeat Chorus (2x)] I’m keeping you forever and for always I’m in your arms.

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Shania Twain – Forever And For Always Lyrics

These tasty thank you’s are cute and won’t break the bank! You can add an extra special DIY component by making the labels yourself — and even stitching the parchment paper together with a coordinating thread color. See the sweet project here ! Images Courtesy: Mary Swenson

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Favor Idea: Glorious Gumballs

Use candle centerpieces as an alternative to flowers! Photo from The Wedding Lens! Here is another post in our green wedding tips series! This week is focused on green tips for flowers & decorations . Enjoy! Use flowers that are in season and local. When you use flowers that are out of season, they have to be imported

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Green Wedding Tips: Flowers & Decorations!

I recently received an email from Get Married that I wanted to share with you as we’re now in the middle of the most popular time for wedding engagements (35-40% of couples get engaged between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day) . Get Married offers consumers the top eleven gifts for newly-engaged brides (or grooms-to-be). For budget-conscious shoppers, giving a combined holiday-engagement gift is a great and practical way to celebrate the season.

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Top 11 Gifts for a Newly Engaged Bride or Groom

Find A Way To My Heart is a song by “Phil Collins” from the Album …But Seriously, released on 7 November 1989 on Virgin in the UK and Ireland, Atlantic in the US and Canada, WEA Records (now Warner Music Group) for the rest of the world. Phil Collins – Find A Way To My Heart Lyrics : Find a way to my heart, and I will always be with you From wherever you are, I’ll be waiting I’ll keep a place in my heart, you will see it shining through So find a way to my heart, and I will, I will follow you This journey’s not easyfor you, I know If your footsteps get too faint to hear, I’ll go Cos you know, quesations are never that easy And never the same You have the answer believe me If you have the faith Find a way to my heart… Time may come, and time may go, I know If you should call out for me, I’ll go But you know, there is a code to be broken I wrap it around Without a word being spoken Without a sound Ther’s a reason I hide my heart Out of sight out of mind And when I find out just who you are The door will be open for you to.

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Phil Collins – Find A Way To My Heart Lyrics