The Bride’s Instruction Manual: How to Survive and Possibly Even Enjoy the Biggest Day of Your Life (Owner’s and Instruction Manual)

At Last! A No-Nonsense Guide to Bridal Essentials!   Feuding in-laws, rehearsal dinner meltdowns, controlling wedding planners— what’s a gal to do when her Big Day threatens to go down with more drama than a boatload of wedding crashers? Have no fear: The Bride’s Instruction Manual boils it all down to the basics, covering every… Continue reading The Bride’s Instruction Manual: How to Survive and Possibly Even Enjoy the Biggest Day of Your Life (Owner’s and Instruction Manual)

Classic Black & White Charleston Wedding

I’ve always had a heart for the classics. But this Charleston soiree is classic with an intimate, style-driven twist. With just 40 special guests to share in the magic, Katherine Miller Events designed a cozy Southern dinner party wedding like you’ve never, ever seen. Andrew Cebulka was on hand to document the beauty and the gallery is filled with soooo much… Continue reading Classic Black & White Charleston Wedding

Industrial modern wedding ideas

The inspiration for this shoot from Lauren Scotti and Couture Events centers around this idea that beauty can be created from unlikely pairings. (Opposites attract, eh?) It’s dark and moody meets fresh and springy; industrial meets elegant. Lauren Scotti says, We found the ‘industrial’ in the exposed brick, cement floor, and that small sparkle in… Continue reading Industrial modern wedding ideas

Midcentury modern elopement inspiration

If you’re looking for somethin’ cheery and design driven to jumpstart your Wednesday, well then you’ve come to the right place! Because this elopement inspiration shoot from Lillie Louise Photography and Rock Paper Square is all bright colors, playful florals, custom built furniture, retro designer furniture, and artistic geometric details. Seriously adorbs. Rock Paper Square… Continue reading Midcentury modern elopement inspiration

The Hurricane Sisters: A Novel

Hurricane season begins early and rumbles all summer long, well into September. Often people’s lives reflect the weather and The Hurricane Sisters is just such a story. Once again Dorothea Benton Frank takes us deep into the heart of her magical South Carolina Lowcountry on a tumultuous journey filled with longings, disappointments, and, finally, a… Continue reading The Hurricane Sisters: A Novel