A Prairie-tale Afternoon

There are shoots that seem to be photographed, planned and captured with such tenderness and genuineness that you almost feel as though you were there. Purple Book‘s outdoor engagement shoot for Lok and Karen is a perfect example. With the gorgeous scenery and all the romance, I can already feel the breeze in my hair! The entire affair is delicate, charming, a tad quirky and entirely unique. Don’t you love how it’s a little bit woodsy and fairy-like? There’s also nothing like a simple but stunning bohemian dream of a gown by Marisol Aparicio to tie it all together. So slip some flowers in your hair and join us for a little bit of bliss!

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8 Stylish Groom Looks by Ryan Reynolds

You might be surprised by today’s unusual post. I can’t say for sure, but I might have just seen Deadpool, and I might have always had a secret Ryan Reynolds obsession. But lately, it’s hard for anyone to miss this guy’s face especially with his back-to-back interviews and red carpet appearances. It also doesn’t take a lot for one to notice his stream of perfectly polished looks which I thought were totally groom-worthy. Each of these looks could fit different types of weddings, so this would be a great place to start for all the clueless grooms-to-be out there. Let’s get drooling started!

 

1. Sophisticated City Wedding

This slim fit 3-piece number in the handsomest shade of blue is the epitome of cool. Paired with sleek black oxfords, a maroon tie, and a patterned pocket square, this flawless look would be ideal for a swanky metropolitan wedding.

[Photos from: Elle and Marie Claire / 2016 amfAR New York Gala]

 

2. Casual Backyard Wedding

This richer shade of khaki is a fresh spin on the usual summer wedding go-to color. The navy tie keeps the look young and cool, perfect for a homey laid-back celebration.

[Photo from: GQ / Attire: Salvatore Ferragamo suit, Albert Hammond Jr. tie, Christian Louboutin shoes / Deadpool fan screening, Soho Hotel]

 

3. Luxe Black Tie Wedding

For the man who’s not afraid to stand out, you can’t get any bolder than a midnight blue velvet tux for your big day. This luxurious look would be fitting for a black tie soiree at an exclusive 5-star venue.

[Photos from: Popsugar and Elle Decor / MET Gala 2014]

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Mar de Amor

The other day, while I was looking for some inspiration for an upcoming shoot, I stumbled on a gorgeous bridal editorial from the pages of Vogue Mexico featuring Elisabeth Erm by Enrique Vega. I rarely come across bridal editorials that excite me to another level, so I simply had to share it with you guys. Twelve fresh looks — each one unique in and of itself with totally different vibes for different locations. There’s so much to take away from the on-point styling and variety of character in this shoot, so I hope this fills up your inspiration tank for the week like it did mine!

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Bouquet Breakdown: Crimson Red Bouquet

With vibrant and rich shades of red, today’s drop-dead gorgeous bouquet by Ellermann is the epitome of romance. The generous sprinkling of piano garden roses is enough to win me over, but the unexpected touches of skimmia and asparagus ferns just take this arrangement to another level. It’s safe to say that I’m in love!

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Vendor Spotlight: BerinMade Designs

Today’s Vendor Spotlight is on a creative paper goods company called BerinMade Designs. Led by husband and wife team, Ben and Erin Hung, BerinMade carries a line of fresh and modern stationery designs that range from ready-to-go sets to semi-custom and fully-custom suites, making it really easy for couples to pick the perfect invitation to represent the most important day of their lives. Their latest ready-to-go wedding collection features four amazing suites: Modern Fairytale, Wildflowers, Orchids, and Tropical Palms. We sat down with the creative genius Erin to find out a little bit more about their product offering and where she draws inspiration from.

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1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your company.

We are a boutique stationery company based in London, UK, but we serve a wide range of clients all over the world! I head a small team of designers and we work very close with wedding couples on their stationery, and offer a range of ready-to-go designs as well as a custom service. Our everyday and gifts ranges are can be found in stores across the UK and Europe, including iconic department stores such as Selfridges and Liberty.

2. How did you start BerinMade? 

I started with a small collection of mix and match wedding stationery back in 2012 with lots of our now-signature floral swatches and colourful patterns, after quitting my job at an art auction house. I was lucky at the time as my friend and photographer Marianne Taylor was doing an inspiration shoot and needed some stationery, so I sent her some of my samples. The photos eventually were printed in a national magazine which gave us a brilliant head start on our launch.

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