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03.27.13

Romantic Desert Wedding Inspiration…

This lovely shoot was pulled together when Jodi of J. Anne Photography wanted to get some images for promotional products she was creating for her business. Living in Las Vegas, she wanted to create the feel of a romantic and ethereal desert wedding, with a little bit of glam. Some great fellow Vegas vendors came together at the last minute to help her pull it off! The model is even a future bride of Jodi’s. Ch, ch, ch, check it out!

 

PS- I need that mirrored table in my life!!!

 

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Vendors:

 

Photography: J. Anne Photography 

Floral Designer: Layers of Lovely – An Inspired Floral Art Studio

Makeup Artist: Your Beauty Call 

Bakery: Showboy Bakeshop 

Location: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park 

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03.12.13

Josh + Aiyana’s Family Love Shoot…

When I read the story behind this love session, it made me happy and sad in equal measure. Josh + Aiyana have been married for 13 years. (happy) . Their wedding photos were a complete disaster and they don’t have one framed wedding photo in their home. (sad) . They wanted a chance to capture their love in photo form all these years later, and Meg Takes Photos killed it! This wasn’t only a chance to get some beautiful pictures to replace those bad wedding photos though- now Josh + Aiyana have 3 adorable children, and they wanted to capture their entire family. Which by the way, has to be one of the cutest little families I ever did see! The mother/daughter, father/son matching shoes kill me!

 

 

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03.6.13

Shabby Apple Giveaway Winner…

It’s time to announce the winner of our giveaway with Shabby Apple. The lucky winner will receive a $75 gift card that can be used to purchase anything from the site!

Shabby Apple

 

The randomly selected winner is….Amber!

 

Congratulations! I will be in touch soon:)

 

Don’t forget, everyone can use the code theloveliestday10off at Shabby Apple to get 10% off your purchase for the next month!

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02.27.13

Shabby Apple $75 Gift Card Giveaway…

Ladies, ladies, ladies! I have a really awesome giveaway for you today, courtesy of Shabby Apple! If you aren’t familiar with Shabby Apple, they offer a wide variety of clothing that is artful in design and crafted with a vintage-style flair. From dresses, to skirts, to tops, to shoes + accessories- they have it all! One lucky reader will win a $75 gift card that can be used to purchase anything from the site, and EVERYONE can get 10% off of a purchase at Shabby Apple for the next month using the code: theloveliestday10off!

 

 

Here are a few of my picks from the Shabby Apple collection…

 

RedQueen

 

The Red Queen Dress

 

LoveKnot

 

Love Knot Necklace

 

PopeyesGirlBlouse

 

Popeye’s Girl Blouse

 

 

 

To Enter:

 

 

{Please leave a separate comment for each entry, and also include your email address with each entry so I can contact you if you are the winner. This giveaway is only open to US shipping addresses.}

 

 

 

- Like Shabby Apple on Facebook and leave a comment here saying you did. ***This is required to be eligible to win.***

 

- Leave a comment telling me which Shabby Apple item is your fave.  ***This is required to be eligible to win.***

 

- Tweet about this giveaway! Include a link to the giveaway along with  +  in your tweet. Comment here with a link to your tweet. ***Not required, but can be used for an extra entry***

 

 

 

That is three chances to win! One winner will be randomly chosen and will win a $75 Shabby Apple gift card. The giveaway ends Tuesday, March 5th at 11:59 pm PST. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 6th.

 

 

 

 

Good luck!!!

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02.26.13

Josh + Katie’s Wedding by the River…

Oooh, this wedding! I am crazy in love with this beautiful wedding, captured perfectly by Abi Q Photography!  You may remember Josh + Katie from their engagement session, which has to be one of my favorites of all time. I’ve been looking forward to seeing their wedding ever since then, and it did not disappoint. It was simple, yet stunning with the most amazing bouquets, and Katie has to be one of the most gorgeous brides I’ve ever seen. Absolutely effortless and breathtaking!

 

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Vendors:

 

Photographer: Abi Q Photography
Venue: A friend’s yard overlooking the river
Flowers: Micha Jarvis
Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal 
Groom’s Suit: Perry Ellis
Hair Stylist: Heather Small

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02.20.13

Quirky + Musical Engagement Session…

Jazz and Anders met on an avocado farm, so where else could they possibly shoot their engagement session but a farm?! This quirky couple play in a band together, Sadie + The Blue Eyed Devils, so they wanted to incorporate their love of music and instruments into the session. They did just that, and had a ball dancing around the farm and playing songs! Big thanks to Between Lenses and Roses for capturing these moments and sending them over:)

 

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02.14.13

Modern Hot Pink Valentine’s Day Inspiration Shoot…

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!!! I have a fun + festive shoot to share with you today that was inspired by  a modern take on a Valentine’s Day wedding. I love, love, love, the vinyl lip decals on the dance floor. How fun are they!? Such a great temporary way to customize the dance floor for your big day. And that mylar heart balloon bouquet- too adorable! This shoot was sent over by the designer and florist, Ashley Garrett of Life in the Sunset. It took place at Graffiti Cafe in LA, and was captured by Christin Rose Photography!

 

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Vendors:

 

Photographer: Christin Rose

Design + Florals: Ashley Garrett from Life in the Sunset

Venue: Graffiti Café

Stylist: Dolly Pratt

Lollipops: Sweetniks Creative Confections

Cake: Sugar Babies Cupcakery

Boutonnière: Ban.do

Hair + Makeup: Erika Parsons