{Real Weddings} Abby and Dave's Enchanted Forest New Zealand Wedding

I'm a total sucker for any type of "enchanted forest fairy tale" wedding, and this one fits the bill quite nicely.  It helps that the setting is beautiful Paihia, New Zealand!  Taking a cue from the surroundings, Abby and Dave chose a beautiful Emerald and Gold wedding palette for their celebration.  And wait - just you wait - until you see the adorable flower girls.  Also? Proof you can have an uneven number of bridesmaids/groomsmen and your wedding photos will look just fine.  Beautiful and amazing, even.  Congrats to Abby and Dave!

Photography: Amanda Amundsen Photography

Gatsby Inspired Wedding Attire and Accessories from Modcloth

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With the theater release of The Great Gatsby remake today, the wedding blogs are abuzz with Art Deco-this and ragtime-that. I'm here to give you some inspiration you can actually USE. We all know Modcloth is awesome, and right now they have tons Roaring Twenties inspired dresses and accessories. I've picked out my favorites that I think would look great at a wedding. From bride to guest, I hope you find some favorites among this group!

Wedding Gowns

Near and Tiered; Esteemed Soloist; Glistening Party  

Bridal Accessories

Abundance Elegance Bracelet; Ornate in Nature Headband; That Pearl Earrings; Can't Stop Dancing Slip; Bubbly For One Sleep Romper 

Bridal Shoes

Row 1: Dance Instead of Walking; Pitzel Heel; Everything's Aglow

Row 2: Quilting class in beige; Bow N Places; Not Just Black and Stripe

Be Our Guest

Pros and Conifers; Sienna You Soon; Laguna Peach; Hazelnuts About You 

{Engagements} Stacy and Josh's Midwest Kayak and Trampoline Beloved Session (with Puppies)

If you've been following me for a while, you may be noticing a pattern.  I am drawn to couples photo sessions that include puppies.  I can't get enough of the puppies.  And while this isn't technically an engagement session, Stacy and Josh's Beloved session (as the awesome Solar Photographers describes it), is too pretty not to share.  From the lake, to the trampoline (!), to the - you guessed it - puppies, this romantic photo shoot fills me with sunshine and smiles, and also kind of makes me want to buy a Groupon for kayaking lessons. 

Photographer: Solar Photographers

Location: Private location in Kansas