I was able to take a quick ride down to the DC Courthouse to just be a part of this historic day in Washington, DC! I was thrilled to see how easy it seemed. They had extra hands helping out and people were clapping and super supportive!
Cupcakes were handed out from Hello Cupcake and it [...]
Hello everyone – long note here – but worth the read! So get your glasses (whether reading or wine) and hunker down for this one!
A few of us here at Elegance & Simplicity, Inc. are off traveling for the holidays. We hope to still bring you a few more posts before the end of the [...]
One look at this inspiration board and you’ll know what inspired us. That gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown, front and center. The stunning wheat design on the bodice makes visions of decadent chocolate cake, pomegranate, persimmon and wheat dance through our heads!
Credits clockwise from upper left:
Shoes: Style Me Pretty
Bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings
Wheat Boutonniere: InStyle [...]
Tara and I had the pleasure of helping Liz & Brian design their wedding day on 11/7 at the City Club at Franklin Square. While I was at the Hay-Adams for Maureen & Brendan’s wedding (photos coming shortly), Tara was with Liz & Brian!
Liz and Brian planned their DC wedding from all over the US. [...]
We love food – especially dessert! Is it so strange to plan a wedding around ice cream cones? We couldn’t resist the idea of a sweet and sassy wedding to bring you back to the days of the Good Humor truck!
Invitation via Papeterie
Ice cream cones via Elegance & Simplicity (by Design Cuisine)
Candy bar via Big [...]
Bright fall leaves, crisp air, and the change of seasons inspired us to create a rich aubergine collage with modern elements infused with classic styling.
Links:
(clockwise from upper left)
Place setting via Loving
shoes: via Casando Ideias
candlelight: via Elizabeth Ann Designs
Cake: via Southern Weddings
Gown: via Douglas Hannant
Pomander Escort Cards: Via Elizabeth Ann Designs
Bouquet: Via Project [...]
Met with one of my clients on Skype today as we were planning her wedding long-distance. The details of her wedding are extremely important! We have 300 guests guests coming to town for her wedding and we want to wow them!
So – we were on the subject of desserts and we searched the web for [...]
We have recently been contracted to make cupcake trees for a few of our clients. I finally have a semi-decent shot of the tree. Cupcakes by Cakes by Design.
We have made about 4 different ones and our couples have loved them so much – they have them as decor in their homes now! A great [...]
OK – I am in love with these photographers from Austin, Texas. Their logo is cute. Their photos are cute. They, themselves, are freakin’ cute! Because of them, I am going to start a section on my blog called “Cutie Patooties”. Every week, I am going to proclaim someone as a Cutie Patootie! I am [...]
We have done a few inspiration boards in the past – but now it will be a weekly feature on our blog! Yay! Stay tuned every Thursday!
This week is our Summer Orchard Inspiration Board
Invitation: White Thread
Fruit Escort Card: Joy de Vivre
Dress: Atelier Aimee
Cake: Project Wedding
Bouquet: Grant Riley Weddings
Tablescape: Style Me Pretty
Happy Planning!
~Katie Martin
