A Vintage Tea Party

In case you fancy a little bit of whimsical romance this delightful afternoon, I have the most perfect bit of lovely inspiration for you to feast your eyes upon. Cyd from The Sweetest Occasion never seems to disappoint with her deliverance of the most adorable posts, filled to the brim with the most delightful and exquisite tid bits of sweet inspiration. And today she has "upped the ante" on lady-like romance, featuring the most fantastic vintage tea party shoot to-date. Today's vintage fête has captured my heart and I am so excited to share the beauty of it's tailored simplicity with you all. Brace yourselves ladies and gents, this delightful feature is vintage perfection at its finest.

Photo Credits: Jennifer Dery

Fancy This: Sash & Bustle

As of late, I find myself drawn to quirky, charming and unexpected bridal details. A little bit of a reminder that sometimes the overly fancy and über glamorous way of thinking is not always the answer. Case and point: Sash & Bustle {Toranto, Canada}. The fresh approach to bridal attire by Sash & Bustle is everything a vintage obsessed gal like myself could dream of. Offering brides a stylish yet understated perspective on the classic white wedding dress, Sash & Bustle is sure to delight the bride-to-be who longs for a dress full of personality. Just a few of the details I am loving..

Photo Credits: Crimson Photos via Ritzy Bee

A Shower of Love

We have a real treat for you today... and by treat, I mean the most adorable, charming, and delightful bit of inspiration that is certain to warm your heart with glee and fulfill your girly fantasies. The lovely details billowing atop this organically styled bridal shower are undeniably fabulous, and yet, entirely approachable. I am completely head over heels for the personalized touches and creativity that went into the making of this glorious occasion. It reads through as endearing, quaint and subtlety sweet. Absolutely brilliant, in fact.

It's pretty much a given that I am obsessed with cupcakes. Who can resist the ever so playful pint size portion of heavenly bliss? And one could easily bet that these delicate sprinkled little beauties are every bit tasteful as they are delightful to look upon.

Photo Credits: Chenin Boutwell via Details Details

There is no denying the warmth of muted yellow tones and dusty pink hues. Warm rich shades genuinely translate a cheerful color palette, which inherently provides a romantic and inviting backdrop to a blissful occasion. With lots of sparkly mercury accents nestled throughout, this organic tablescape feels surprisingly glamorous as well, but when anchored with lots of white it feels fresh and crisp like the early summer mornings. From an assortment of vintage vessels to fresh lemonade and to perfectly packaged sweets, the ideas are simple, thoughtful and heartwarming. And it comes as no surprise that the amazing talent behind this garden inspired design was the always adorable Jeannie from Details Details. It’s so ridiculously gorgeous, with that laid back and unfussy vibe, you really can’t help but be just a little jealous.

And it just keeps getting better and better...

Photo Credits: Forty-Sixth at Grace via Creature Comforts

Shortbread buttons, are these not the cutest and most perfect cookies ever? A simple and customizable project that would pair perfectly as the finishing touch to an occasion as adorable as the cookies themselves. Package them in hand sewn fabric bags embellished with ribbon and a tag and you'll surely delight your guests as you bake your way into their hearts. A full tutorial can be found here.

Whimsical Romance, IV

As a final wrap up on our glorious day of whimsical romance, I have gathered up some of my favorite pictures from the talented photographers that attended this undeniably gorgeous event, hosted by the ever so lovely photographer Jessica Claire. These photographs are all about the pretty. A truly incredible look at the event through the eye of many lenses and various perspectives. I absolutely appreciate this magnificent canvas, full to the brim of beautiful and awe-inspiring details, that Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings crafted to perfection. Blissfully breathtaking beyond belief! Just another confirmation of why I love my job.

Photo Credits:(1) Rachel Dante, (2) Alissa Ferullo, (3) Jeanna Hayes, (4) Kari Sikorski (all pictures via Style Me Pretty)

And lastly, one last nod to all of the amazing vendors who helped to make this shoot a reality and to the fantastic Jessica Claire for bringing them all together! BRAVO!

Workshop Vendors included: Stylist: Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings; Floral Design: Lauryl Lane; Hair & Makeup: Vivian Tran of All Made Up; Wedding Stationary, Favors, and Paper Suite: MaeMae Paperie; Printing of paper products: Czar Press; Fabric Rosettes, shoe clips, and “just married” banner over cake: B. Poetic; Calligraphy by Calligraphos Ink; Cake: Cheryl Stewart of Cake My Day; Dress: The White Dress

Whimsical Romance, III

Megan Gonzalez of Mae Mae Paperie was responsible for all of the delightful paper goods created for Jessica Claire's glorious photography workshop that has me absolutely smitten with glee. The goal was to create exquisite details for Jessica to use to teach workshop attendees her personal tips and tricks for shooting magazine-worthy wedding details. With a royal list of elite vendors on board, this faux wedding photo shoot was infused with the most charming design and styling that I have ever seen created. Kind of right out of a dream. And here are more of the details that have me floating on cloud nine...

Introducing the Up & Away invitation suite created by Mae Mae Paperie. I love the ever so soft, subtle, muted colors that pair perfectly with the vintage hot air balloons. My definition of lovely perfection.

Photo Credits: Mae Mae Paperie

A glimpse of a few shots that incorporated the vintage balloon stationary elements.

Photo Credits: (1) Brandon Kidd Photography, (2) Style Me Pretty via Mae Mae Paperie, (3) Brandon Kidd Photography

A lover of fine paper goods myself, I strongly believe in gorgeous correspondence. Stationary elements are a wonderful way for hostess' to indulge in the popular DIY movement. Crafty and chic pieces can be created on a budget that's friendly on your pocketbook with a bit of creativity. For this workshop, Summer created a cohesive design by incorporating various elements of vintage paper goods.

"One of the most affordable ways to incorporate a consistent look throughout your wedding is through the use of paper. Whether you choose a pattern, a solid color or even type, paper can be a rather affordable decorative element that is so versatile, you really can't lose. If your handy with the computer, savvy with scissors or know your way around a copy machine, the possibilities (from paper flowers to paper cranes) really are endless." -Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings via Utterly Engaged

Whimsical Romance, II

Impossibly beautiful. Two words that effortlessly define the undeniably gorgeous styling that Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings performed for the photography workshop hosted by Jessica Claire. It’s the kind of style that I hope to model my home after one day. An aesthetic that's ever so whimsical, but not too extravagant. Elegant but not stuffy. Eclectic, meaningful and filled to the brim with vintage, but oh-so-chic details. Clearly, I could go on and on about this awe-inspiring photo shoot. It really is just that wonderful.

Photo Credits: Brandon Kidd via Utterly Engaged

Hands down, this is as good as it gets in the realm of creativity. The artistic design and styling is practically bursting at the seams with lovely details straight out of a glossy magazine. Love, love, love does not begin to describe my affection for this gorgeousness. Stay tuned, we have a full day of eye candy that will surely make your heart pitter patter.

Workshop Vendors included: Stylist: Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings; Floral Design: Lauryl Lane; Hair & Makeup: Vivian Tran of All Made Up; Wedding Stationary, Favors, and Paper Suite: MaeMae Paperie; Printing of paper products: Czar Press; Fabric Rosettes, shoe clips, and “just married” banner over cake: B. Poetic; Calligraphy by Calligraphos Ink; Cake: Cheryl Stewart of Cake My Day; Dress: The White Dress