Paperwink

19 June 2009




I’m moving soon and am seriously considering treating myself to a rubber return address stamp from Paperwink. Above are the four designs I like. Which one do you think I should order? Let me know in the comments! {Seriously, let me know or I’ll probably never be able to choose. And that would be sad.}

If you’d like to order one yourself for the bargain price of $18, you can see the rest of the address designs here. Their labels are super cute as well – I particularly covet the “Bee” design.

Kristin & Carter

18 June 2009

When this seaside wedding from Melissa Schollaert landed in my inbox, I knew immediately that I had to post it. The details are lovely, and the location itself is stunning.

Kristin and Carter were married on Gasparilla Island, on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Kristin’s fancy flats were Delman and her gorgeous dress was by Amsale.

To my eye, it looks like her bouquet contained lilies, daisies, and Queen Anne’s Lace. The crosshatched raffia wrap around the stems fits perfectly with the beachy vibe. The flowers were done by The Red Monkey Florist in Port Charlotte.

Kristin and Carter were married in a tiny white church just yards from the shore.

Guests were given fans that doubled as programs to keep cool during the ceremony.

Dried eucalyptus wreaths tied with raffia hung on either side of the church front door.

After ceremony portraits were taken on the lush and appropriately named Banyan Drive.

The cocktail hour and reception was held at the Boca Bay Pass Club. I couldn’t resist the Deviled Eggs shot.

Tables were topped with fish netting, island greenery, and blue glass bottles. The reception tables were named after different species of fish.

The bride’s and groom’s seats at the reception were decked out in more eucalyptus and raffia. A sparkler exit lit up the end of the night.

Thanks so much, Melissa, for the beautiful photographs, and to Kristin & Carter for sharing your day with all of us! I do have a few more details, so I’ll do my best to help out with sources if you post in the comments. You can also see more here and here.

Venue Scout: Church Landing at Mill Falls

16 June 2009

While in New Hampshire last week, I had the chance to visit Church Landing at Mill Falls, a resort on Lake Winnipesaukee. Though built just a few years ago, it has the charm of a turn-of-the-century lodge with all the comforts of a modern inn & spa. Though we arrived on a dismal, drizzly day, I couldn’t help but imagine a wedding on the premises.

Throughout the wedding weekend, guests could cozy up around a fireplace, a boardgame, or a conversation. In my imagination, the “windowseat room” could even double as an intimate ceremony location, I think. {Just remove the center table and pull up some chairs!}

There would be no need to leave the location for portraits, as the entire property is lovely.

The ceremony could take place on the lawn or in the gazebo (that boasts a built in aisle!). After, guests could gather in the sunken garden {below} or even around the pool, lit up for the occasion, for the cocktail hour. Dinner and dancing could be under the stars or in Church Landing’s ballroom, then the party could head back out to the pool and its fire pit for post-dinner marshmallow roasting.

And what better getaway at the end of the night for a wedding on the Lake than this?


{Last photo by Browers Photography via The Bride’s Guide, all other photos by moi}

This is all just my dreaming, of course. You’d have to check with the resort to see what’s actually possible, and you can do that here!