Rifle Design

Rifle Design is graphic designer and artist Anna Bond from Florida. I've been in love with her stuff for years (well, at least more than a year) now. I love her funny paintings and wonderful typography. You'll surely agree.

Love is a Big Deal

If I got married tomorrow (ok, with the way I fall in love, let's say today just to be safe), I'd want it to be this. Nick and Surya got married on a mountain top. They had an awesome sign at their altar (that will be simply stunning in their house). They were married by the most beautiful man ever (that's him in the sunglasses below). The groom cried (my favorite). The guests were comfortable and taken care of (flip-flops and blankets were available). The flowers were gorgeous and unpretentious. The brides sister sang an enchanting song for their first dance. The bride sang Ingrid Michaelson's "You and I" during the ceremony. The bride and her ladies got ready in an Airstream trailer. Goodness me. Does it get more lovely?




So good.
Of course, a wedding (at least to those uninvited) is only as good as it's pictures and these photographers did an amazing job : Jonas Peterson (you can hear the brides sister singing the song she wrote for the couple on his site) and Poser Images. I also got pictures off of the couples wedding site (of course, amazing) and Once Wed.

Sweet sweets

I have always loved a beautiful table. One of the first things I really remember admiring in a Martha Stewart Weddings issue was this gorgeous photo shoot that centered around an amazing strawberry cake table. I couldn't find the image to share with you, but I found plenty of other inspiring dessert tables. This is such a great idea for a wedding or a shower or an afternoon tea with the ladies.

Aren't they so fun? I love the vanity with the tiny fruit desserts and the wedding cake with the paper banner and macaroons. I think it's such a good idea to do a dessert table for your wedding instead of just the one cake. Then people can enjoy their favorite dessert - not everyone loves cake you know!

Images from Hip Hip Hooray // Swanky Tables // Amy Atlas

Artemis + Nao (who else?)

I'm obsessed with every detail of this wedding: the brides shiny hair piece; the grooms shorts; the beautiful (mostly liberty of london) fabric everywhere; the tiny jars with flowers; the cow! For heavens sake. Glorious.




Right?! Amazing. Love the shell holding the rings. How clever.
And this is their wedding tent. They got ready in it and had it open for the party. It's so lovely.

The day looks magical. And this lovely brides site is also magical. Check her out.

Gorgeous Guests

A good party isn't about the hosts, it's about the guests. And there's nothing more lovely and endearing than a happy wedding guest.

Images from once wed // our labor of love // brandon kidd

Photobooths are an awesome trend in weddings and Smilebooth has really impressed me the most. Check out their site for more pictures and to find out about getting a booth at your event.


Don't you just adore that man in the sailor hat and life jacket? That's why I love these things—you give people a choice of props after serving them liquor and a huge dose of true love for a few hours and you get some amazing portraits. And it's a fun way to get pictures of all of the people that mean the most to you. Love it.

A Few of my Favorite Things

Sigh. This is one lucky lady. Not only does she live in one of the most beautiful, charming and romantic cities in the States (Savannah, Georgia) but she spends her days doing prop styling and event design. It's kind of my dream world. Look how talented she is:

She works with publications such as Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Living. (all images on this page are from Liz's Flickr, except the first image from Design*Sponge)


LOVE this circusy wedding! The striped curtains in the barn, the kissing booth, the pom-poms, those HUGE, glorious balloons! All of it is so fun and somehow manages to not be over-the-top obnoxious. She's truly talented.


I love that she re-purposes so many items that others may just put in the trash can: broken fruit crates, rusty flower arranging inserts (used cleverly as a pen holder), musty suitcases, random (but oh-so-lovely) drawers. Her detailing is so fun and clever and inspirational. The only problem I have with looking through her portfolio and noticing all of the interesting items is that it gives me one more excuse to collect and hoard random items. And believe me, I don't need another excuse! But you see how it all comes together? Let's go garage sale-ing!

City Hall Weddings

There is something so incredibly sweet and charming to me about heading to City Hall to get married. I can't describe what it is exactly, but it feels so genuine and beautiful. I suppose it's images like these that encourage those thoughts.

I love her vintage-style dress and blusher and those pearls. This is exactly what I picture when I think of a City Hall wedding.



Again with the sweet blusher and vintage styling. And I *love* the banner! They're like a parade!

Doesn't she look to be about the happiest bride in the world? I'm obsessed with the pleating on her skirt and that gorgeous bracelet. They're so cute with their umbrellas too!

This beautiful couple may be my favorite of all the City Hall weddings I found. A groom with a huge smile and laughing during the ceremony gets me every time. I love the shot of all of the people waiting in line. How fun it would be to share your nerves with a group of strangers!

I am so intrigued by this ceremony. I read a little bit of the events of the day (and the few days leading up to it) and it was so charming! The bride (named Franny, of course) wandered into a store a few days before the wedding and ended up with these overalls and simply added flowers to her hair and declared the outfit "done". The morning of the ceremony the bride and groom drove to their witnesses house and the three of them grabbed coffee and then went to City Hall. It all sounds so casual and easy and stress-free. What a beautiful beginning!