Two weeks ago, I had the chance to escape to Maine for my cousin's wedding—right at the peak of foliage season. I wanted to post a few scenic snaps from the weekend. It was absolutely breathtaking! There's something so therapeutic about time in nature. It's something that I always miss living in New York.
More pics from the wedding weekend can be found here.
Did you do any leaf-peeping this fall?
Happy birthday, October! Fall is zipping by, don't you think? The season has arrived for jackets—I've been wearing mine almost daily now. But I do love this time of year. I'm kicking off the month with a wedding in Maine. I can't wait to see the colorful foliage up there. :)
What do you love most about October? I love breaking out warm and toasty blankets for the couch, indulging more in comfort food, and—of course—Halloween!
Wishing you a very happy start to the month!
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As far as wedding themes go, this one takes the cake: Jaime and Melinda—both huge fans of Wes Anderson—turned their California wedding into an homage to the talented director's best work. I love it! From the colorful cake to the party favors and photo booth backdrop, it perfectly captures the whimsy of Wes. You can find many more photos here.
Are you a Wes Anderson fan? I loved Moonrise Kingdom!
(Images via 100 Layer Cake)
At last! Time to update you on my lovely and delightful trip across the pond. First stop: an Irish wedding. Our friends Shalah and Christian got married just outside of Clifden on the western coast of Ireland. We were amazed at how green and gorgeous everything was as we made our way from Dublin to Galway.
The wedding took place at Rosleague Manor, a stunning spot with breathtaking views of the Irish countryside. After an outdoor ceremony, we enjoyed a five-course meal, and dancing late into the night. The biggest struggle for Matt and I? Our jet lag! We took the red eye into Dublin the night before the wedding, and managed a couple of hours of sleep before the ceremony began. But it was absolutely worth it! The pics above should give you a glimpse of the day—the beautiful bride, the map filled with place settings, the blessing I got to read during the ceremony right after the couple said 'I do'.
Have you ever been to Ireland? More to come on my travels this week!
At last — wedding #3! This one took place in Maine over the 4th. It was my cousin Carolyn getting hitched, which made it feel more like a family reunion than a wedding. I don't think all of my cousins have been together in Maine (the place we used to vacation as kids) in over 10 years! At the bride's request, we decided to re-live our youth outside the chapel with a competitive round of Red Light, Green Light. Do you remember that game?
When we were little, our parents used to help host pot-luck suppers at the local town library. My cousins and I would go, but as soon as our food was finished, we'd get permission to play outside. We'd be out there for hours playing all kinds of games like Kick the Can, Red Rover, and, of course, Red Light Green Light.
What a hilarious moment re-creating that game. We've all aged a bit, but when it comes to a little bit of healthy competition, we all still say the same thing: bring it on!
PS—Wedding #1 and Wedding #2.
Finally! A peek at the second wedding I attended this year: for my beautiful friend Barb. We sang together in the Wheatones, our college a cappella group. Isn't she a stunning bride? The wedding was right on the Connecticut shore, complete with dinner and dancing outside while tiki torches lit the way to the dock out on the water. Amazing! Oh, and just for fun, we performed a bit of a cappella from our college days — watch the video here.
More wedding posts to come. Next up: Maine!
Happy weekend, dear readers! How is it already the end of June? I'm off to Connecticut for wedding #2. I'm a bridesmaid in this one, which has been a lot of fun. The photo above is of my friends and I in the Meatpacking District for the bachelorette. Such a great New York City shot, don't you think? I will try to post photos from the wedding next week (sneak peek: I'm thinking of wearing this to the rehearsal dinner. What do you think?). I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:
Hello, world.
Sweet wedding.
Love me some lobsters.
Geo ring.
My next read. (After this one.)
A stack of happiness.
DC art.
For the sailor in all of us.
Go see this movie.
Be inspired.
Happy Friday! This short week flew by. This weekend, I'm Hamptons-bound to celebrate my friend's last summer as a single girl! Her wedding in Ireland is fast approaching this fall. :) I'm looking forward to a bit of wine tasting, and time at the beach, too. What do you have planned? Here, to get your weekend started right, a few happy posts from around the web:
My darling readers, I'm off! As I talked about yesterday, this weekend marks the first of seven weddings that I have this year. My friend Lucy is getting hitched in Fort Lauderdale, and I can't wait to celebrate (and soak up the sun). Any fun plans for the next couple of days off? Wishing each of you a lovely weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:
Don in the morning.
Ode to Paris.
My new floppy hat.
Deep dive.
The lovely, the beautiful Meryl.
Easter fools.
Slow motion ballet.
A Madewell spring.
The terrible twos.
Downton dogs.
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A short post about something I mentioned last week — this year, I am thrilled to be attending a total of seven weddings. It's a record high for me, but 'tis the season I guess! And truth be told, I'm looking forward to every single one. Almost all will serve as mini-vacations. The destinations range from Maine to Connecticut, Ireland to New York. The first wedding takes place this weekend — in Fort Lauderdale! My beach bags (and new bathing suit) are packed.
All these upcoming celebrations got me thinking — what is your favorite wedding movie of all time? Mine include Wedding Crashers, My Best Friend's Wedding, Father of the Bride, and Bridesmaids. I'd love to hear your picks!
And don't be surprised if you start to see more wedding-related content on my blog. A girl needs input about what to wear, gifts to bring, and destination advice, too. :)
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I'm in love with the scene at this gorgeous nighttime wedding in Northern California. The bride Nadine wanted a Dirty Dancing vibe, which is exactly why she chose the summer cottages at Dawn Ranch. Don't you love the pinata? And the impressive father/daughter dance? Looks like Nadine had the time of her life. :)
(Images via 100 Layer Cake)
What? A girl can't fantasize about a beach vacation? :) With five weddings on the books this year, I have the most amazing excuse to escape to Fort Lauderdale for a weekend of R & R at the end of March. After celebrating my friend's engagement in New York over the weekend, the countdown to her actual wedding has officially begun. I thought these photos would make everyone's day a bit brighter. Did it work?
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Happy Friday, my darling readers! How was your week? I hope it was productive and fun. I'm so excited for the weekend ahead. One of my good friends from college is in town from Florida. She's getting married in just a few months, so my friends and I have planned a New York-style send-off to give a proper farewell to her single days. :) Here, to get your weekend started right, a few happy posts from around the web:
Prince Charming: ready for his close-up.
A snowy day.
Sparkly flats.
Doggy playdate. (And animal lamps!)
Happy on the High Line.
Snowball fight!
A ruby red pomegranate.
For the pasta lover.
Apartmento talks Alice Waters.
Earrings I love.
A movie I plan to see.
Mustard yellow.
Serenity now.
Perfect for Valentine's: Send a Hamm-O-Gram!
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There's something about this English wedding — it looks absolutely magical! The enthusiasm of the groom is fantastic, and ever since seeing Tangled last year, there's nothing I find more romantic than sending candle-lit lanterns off into the night sky. It seems very similar to wishing on a star, don't you think? Such stunning pics!
(Photos via Once Wed)
Would you ever choose a city hall wedding over a more elaborate affair? That's exactly what the couple above did, and I have to admit, I think it's an incredibly romantic idea. It just seems so personal and sweet — an intimate moment that only the two of you share. Of course, that doesn't mean that these two didn't celebrate their marriage with friends. That very same weekend, they threw a huge Brooklyn party with everyone they knew to toast getting hitched.
Here's another famous couple who got married at New York's City Hall. I'd love to know — what are your thoughts on the idea?
(Images via A Cup of Jo)
Don't you just love the wedding photos above? Apparently, it rained for the first half of Jess and TJ's Colorado ceremony, but the sun popped out just in time for this adorable pair to say 'I do!'. A rainbow on your wedding day? That seems like the start of 'happily ever after' to me!
(Via 100 Layer Cake)
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