a berkshire wedding

last night, i was lucky enough to attend the wedding of someone who i've known since..well..i was born. the wedding was at stonover farm in lenox, massachusetts. it was such a wonderful evening spent catching up with old friends. we danced to the likes of tom petty and van morrison (with lady gaga thrown in there too) and ate unbelievable food catered by max ultimate. i ate everything that was set out in front of me. tuna tartare, blue cheese and potato cakes, braised short ribs, mini pumpkins stuffed with quinoa and cranberry salad, homemade caramel popcorn and cider donuts and of course the most glorious carrot cake which i definitely had two pieces of. the night was chilly and it felt like the perfect early fall evening.  i was honored to be able to celebrate with the most lovely couple and their family and friends.  

j. crew bridal

yesterday was pretty much a religious experience. i was lucky enough to go wedding dress shopping with a dear friend who just got engaged. we went to the new j. crew bridal salon on madison, and boy was it life changing. the decor was stunning and every little detail of the tiny shop had been executed perfectly. there were bridesmaid dresses in every color under the sun, gorgeous sparkling jewelry and of course, beautiful yet understated wedding dresses. L looked so pretty in every single one, but she definitely found one that was above and beyond. i hope she gets it! the "bridal consultant" was so cool and laid back and overall it was a wonderful experience. can't wait for the wedding! 

hello i want this at my pretend, imaginary, fantastical wedding.

(via style me pretty)

aloha

loving these wedding florals. hawaiian theme, but not in any way tacky. 

(via green wedding shoes)

felix doolittle!

so thanks to a cup of jo..i discovered this fantastic stationary place called felix doolittle (and is that not the coolest name ever) which is based in newton, mass. go figure, why is everything i love in boston? grrr. but anyway, i'm loving the return address stickers with awesome themes. i wish i could get one for someone as a gift, but these days, no one i know has permanent addresses. we all move around too much! as my darling L pointed out, the save-the-date cards are fantastic too. though i don't think i'll be needing those for a very long time ;)

dream wedding

i want this wedding. except instead of in pennsylvania..in the berkshires. it's casual but still very classy and elegant. i love love love the lawn games and the old brick house and the informal flower arrangements. plus the little jars of jam as gifts for the guests its adorable, and the vintage bicycles make such a neat backdrop. ahh amazing.  ps this photographer, kate headley is amazing. check out her site. kate headley photography

paper cranes

my boyfriend asked me this weekend if i had ever done origami (he was trying to fold a pocket square and I was incredibly unhelpful), and sadly i said no. i remember people trying to teach me growing up, but i was certainly not patient enough for the delicate folds of a paper crane. however, i think they are so beautiful. i love it when a bunch of them are attached and made into a mobile. maybe make a paper crane will be my next DIY. But somehow i think i still don’t have enough patience.

wedding in maine

heading to maine this afternoon for a wedding. i'm so excited. don't worry i will take note of the details and report back here next week. but for now..here are a few wedding "tablescapes" (as sandra lee would say, yuck) that i love.

(via green wedding shoes)

the most perfect photos

i found this set of photos on snippet & ink. they chronicle a couple's trek to city hall to get married. though i can't see myself ever doing that, these pictures make it seem truly romantic. not to mention, the fact that is raining (though i'm completely fed up with it in real life), makes the photos even more perfect. and the one on the brooklyn bridge. oh. my. god. beautiful.

mason jars

so ever since my freshman year of college (thanks to laura), i've loved mason jars. they are perfect decorations around the apartment (or at the time, my dorm room). filling them with fresh flowers was always my go, but some of these pictures also highlight the practical use of mason jars as lanterns--brilliant!