Giacomo e Paola Part I

Our good friends, (also darling neighbors) Giacomo and Paola got hitched!

These two sweet souls, exchanged vows as the sky roared with thunder. They were married in this little church just down the street from Giacomo's childhood home. The church alone is quite breathtaking, so the couple kept it simple with fresh bouquets of baby's breath decorating the aisle and 2 full bouquets on opposite sides of the alter. Simple and perfect.

Paola, an artist here in Milan, has a beautiful and unique sense of style.

So it was no surprise, when she decided to forgo the dress shopping route (the bride also opted for wrist corsage instead of a traditional bridal bouquet) and instead collaborated with her designer friend from here creating a one of a kind dress. The wow factor was in full effect as she entered the church.

Her look is a mix of the follow famous styles and beauties:
A small hint of the classic Grace Kelly bridal turned modern day with edge by choosing black lace over the traditional white meets Mia Farrow look alike meets Twiggy, meets 1950's vintage bride, don't you think?
I'm digging the black lace.
I think I leaned over to my hubby and whispered that at least 10 times during the ceremony.

After the traditional catholic ceremony, the couple braved the rain and jumped into Paola's green panda that was filled to the max with fresh baby's breath!

Hilarious! and beautiful

I have a special fondness for this little green getaway. The panda, is Paola's signature wheels. It is also the indicator, whether my friend, Paola, is home or not.
As it is usually parked in front of our house.
I think it is my favorite getaway thus far........

and off they go.........

stop by tomorrow for Part 2 of Giacomo e Paola's wedding
an evening festivities at a beautiful villa


(photos by Didi Weddings)

paola e giacomo

stop by tomorrow to see part 1 of Paola e Giacomo's villa style wedding......

(photo deirdre quinn)

villa wedding

Going here this evening for a friends wedding.
can't wait!
it looks like something out of a fairytale.......
I promise to have lots of eye candy next week to share with you

Liza Rietz

just discovered liza rietz's modern little designs via lace & tea
structure yet feminine don't you think?
to see more go here and here

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ruffles

dramatic ruffles.
i adore
for more details go here

backyard wedding

to see more details of this magical backyard soiree go here and here

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honeymoon

Japan is at the top of our travel list, we even contemplated traveling their on our honeymoon but realized it might not be ideal in the dead of winter
Maybe for a spring or fall honeymoon?
Tokyo is definitely up there on places to see but being the nature\spa lover that I am, I would much prefer to snuggle up with my sweet at this ultra romantic spa getaway.
A haven of relaxation tucked in away in a bamboo forest.

For this long holiday weekend, I will be sneaking away with A. to my favorite forest here

strawberry bouquet

this bouquet screams summer countryside bride.
Unique and edible. hmmm.......interesting but I kinda like it.
what's the craziest bouquet you've ever seen? share....

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organizing

a little update.

reorganizing little winter bride, so my posts will continue to be a bit sporadic

peonies

a little spring on my dining room table.

something blue

the little blue dress

adore

found here

Chie Mihara

stumbled upon this little shoe designer yesterday while shoe browsing

lots of grey out there

I'm in to it, are you?

spring flowers

A little spring arrangement I created yesterday for this dinner party

(Photography Didi Weddings)

type

I've clearly been spending to much time surfing the net
a little type humor for those designers out there

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buon weekend

it's friday.
listening to jimmy smith "Who's Afraid of Virgina Woolf"
cooking dinner with A.
spring thunderstorms have arrived. yes!
love dark stormy nights....sigh.......
also love the rain because i can wear these and splish splash all around
except it means no biking..boohoo

Flower Spotlight: Pieris Japonica Flower

Now I feel informed, it's called, Pieris Japonica Flower. Growing up, we had tons of these pretty little bell shaped flowers in our garden and lately I've been seeing it used as an accent in wedding bouquets and arrangements.
It's also quite stunning all on its own, don't you think?
I'm obsessed.

image 1 via brides.com
image 2 via vintage glam weddings
image 3 via martha stewart weddings

Feather Love Photography

I opened up my email this afternoon only to discover the delightful work of Feather Love Photography, based in San Diego, CA. Sooooooo dreamy and romantic, don't you think?
I heart these engagement photos
To see more of go here and here

Lulu Frost

Vintage mixed with modern pieces from Lulu Frost are the ideal accessory for the bride to be or
any little lady looking to add an extra twist in her style.

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Comptoir Des Cotonniers

was checking out the spring collection yesterday, you can see more here and here
my all time favorite shop on this side of the ocean
and now there is one in NYC!

Peacock Dress

have you seen this ridiculousness? read about it here

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Willow

how have I not come across Willow before?

dresses to lingerie, i heart everything
to see more go here

The Getaway

How will you be exiting after the big event?
I vote bike.
Whimsical and environmentally friendly

(photography via Yves Samuel)

Biking

On holiday all week and spent the day chillaxing with A. biking and a little window shopping.

I'm on the hunt for some fun spring sandals.
I heart these and these but they're way out of my budget. hmmmm