It’s Friday AND my birthday weekend (it’s tomorrow!) so doesn’t that call for some extra celebrating boys and girls?! It will definitely be a relaxing, do-nothing kind of 31st birthday and I’m so excited to be spending it with just my two favorite boys (the hubs and our fur ball). Wait, rewind. Did I say 31? As in 10 years past my 21st birthday? Eeeeek! To go back and remember how different that birthday was. Haha! Junior year of college and partying it up with my besties. Man, those were the days. But honestly, I love where I am 10 years later and couldn’t be happier how I’ll be celebrating it this year.
But before I head off and dive into some cake, I leave you with a gorgeous sea goddess photo shoot from the ever-so-talented Michelle March. It’s so perfectly styled and the colors are amazing!
I’m so glad Michelle shared the deets behind the shoot! Whenever Jacqueline Pinto and I get together magic happens. We share a passion for art, history, fashion and {clearly} Greek mythology. In this incredible collaboration, we were inspired by Amphitrite, Goddess of the Sea {wife of Poseidon}. In the story of Theseus, she gives him a golden crown for finding the ring which was thrown in the sea by King Minos to prove that he was truly Poseidon’s son. The dress, jewelry and crown were designed by Jacqueline Pinto. With the wonderful and innovative help of Christina Vidal (hair/makeup), we transformed the gorgeous Brigitta into everything Amphitrite embodies at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
p.s. I’m sooo in love with that necklace!!
p.p.s. This shoot has me wanting to be by the sea so if Florida’s weather Saturday treats as good as it has been the last few days, maybe we’ll take a spontaneous little road trip to St. Augustine for some good eats and seagull watching. =)
Join me back here on Monday when I’m sharing my 35 things to do before 35 list. One year down, 4 years to go!
Happy weekend Brides and Friends!
Mel
Wow- how quickly time flies! Already one month has past since our loveliest wedding day in Cabo. Although it doesn’t feel much “different” than before (since we did live together for the past two years), we definitely have enjoyed our time as “newlyweds.”
We were definitely worker bees before we left since I not only have a full time job but we own our own business. It’s soooo easy to get into “work mode” and work very, very late into the night…especially when your business is a 24/7 operation. It’s tough to shut off. But after returning from our wedding (and getting a little reminder of what’s important in life at a recent church service)…we decided we CAN control how often we work. Sure, our business can and will keep us busy and there will be days that will require “overtime” in the evening hours, BUT we know there are many things that can wait! So with my new relaxed attitude I have officially become a bum. Haha- just kidding. I just feel that way since I’m so used to going, going, going!
And well I guess I was still on “go” mode when we drove up to Atlanta this past weekend for a fun night out with fellow TWIPs members. I had a great time getting to know some fantastic ladies in the group while doing a little business networking over a fabulous dinner at JCT Kitchen. (P.S. Naomi, I’m still thinking of their Chicken and Dumplings. OMG- so yummy!)
One lovely lady who came out last Saturday night and whom I’ve actually had the pleasure of having dinner with back in April, was Krissy from Make Believe’N. She is one talented chica and I just love her attitude on life! I only got a “sneak peek” through some pictures of her wedding bridal sash designs back in April so I was super excited when she paired one of her latest with a summer dress and wore it to dinner! And wow, this chick is busting out with some serious fabric flower power now!
If you haven’t seen her collection- you’re in for a treat…
And her craftiness doesn’t stop with sashes. She can pretty much custom make any fabric flower accessory (in your wedding colors!) that you can imagine from bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, belts, hair fascinators, and centerpieces.
If you want to create a statement on your big day with something fun, unique, and personalized, Krissy’s handcrafted fabric wedding flower designs are a perfect place to start! Something I love about alternative wedding bouquets, bouts, corsages and such is that these are keepsakes that will last forever. My sister had my mom make a brooch bouquet and it’s something she displays on her mantel. I love that!
We have some great things up our sleeves with TWIPs and I can’t wait to work with Krissy more in the future. Remember to visit her Esty shop for more flowery goodness!
So and tell me, was there something alternative or big and bold you incorporated into your day? I want to know!
Okay sooo you may not know this yet but I’m a huge parasol fanatic! I love the way they look in wedding photos or when used as bridesmaids gifts or in lieu of flowers. So I’m sure you guessed that I was super excited to see this stylized day after shoot float in my direction from the amazing Denise Birdsong from Modern Love Photography, a San Francisco and North California based photographer! If you haven’t checked out Modern Love’s portfolio of dreamy boudoir sessions and modern wedding photography then ummm…you’re missing out!
This couple is simply stunning, the setting is breathtaking, and the photography is divine. As they say, sometimes less is more and in this case with a few pink balloons and pretty pink parasol…it certainly equates to more. Much more…
Oh and once more Madame Me Makeup & Hair did a fabulous job with this beautiful bride, Chrissy. Don’t you think? To see more from Modern Love Photography featured on The Oceanside Bride with a red hot balloon beach day after session, I invite you to click here. ;)
Thanks Denise for brightening up my day once again!!
{Submitted via Two Bright Lights}
Oh yeah, the wedding goddesses have dropped in. Thank you Yann Audic from Lifestories Wedding Photography for sharing them with us via Two Bright Lights! I love how so many rustic, modern, whimsical, conservative yet sultry elements were intertwined to create such a gorgeous shoot!
Yann is available to shoot on location anywhere in Australia and France!
Ahhh- so that was a breath of fresh air as we walk into the weekend ahead, don’t you think?
Now let’s wrap it up with Follow Friday! These are just a few of some the great finds that caught my eye while purusing some of my own favorite wedding, fashion, and inspirational blogs this week. Enjoy and happy weekend to you!
From Moment Junkie, boy gets a little “squished” but probably not complaining. It’ll make you giggle- promise!
We’re in the market for Mr. Oceanside’s wardrobe right now so these great tux and tie combos came right on time from Ruffled.
Some amazingly fun DIY paper flowers and baby’s breath bouquets over at Emmaline Bride!
Bustled Blog has a Rustic Prep Wedding Rehearsal to share. =)
Don’t forget to enter for a free romantic vacation getaway to Los Altos de Eros in Costa Rica- thanks Spun Sugar Suite for the info!
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