Just got back from New York and was whisked away DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) – it’s the area between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and sitting perfectly and oh-so beautifully between the two, overlooking the water is Jane’s Carousel housed by a beautiful glass box with parks to the left and right. What a magical place to be near, take photos and just feel the joy that the world can bring. Near the carousel is the Tobacco Factory which is the remains of a brick building with beautiful arch ways and a perfect spot for a wedding.

xo,

images found here, here, here, here

Be still my design and fashion loving heart. I just ran across Israeli designer Inbal Dror a few weeks ago and was stopped in my tracks. Wedding gowns are all all gorgeous but the lines, the soft but graphic quality of the silhouette are all stunning. Just stunning.

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I would LOVE to see someone reimagine this for their wedding… Chinese Sky Lanterns. I just think it could be gorgeous —  just for the bride and groom signed by all the guests (inspiration found here) or maybe even in lieu of tossing something when they leave. Check out the how to here

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If there ever was a day you truly needed a change in shoes it’s probably your wedding day. I think most of us are on to this these days and passed the flip flop phase with so many great options from Toms to Couture. So many flats, so little time…

Louboutin, Toms, Chloe, Kate Spade, Valentino, Chloe, Manolo

xo,

I was thinking about what to post on Hello Love this week and it’s been raining much of the weekend and I wondered if anyone every captured rain on a wedding day beautifully. Tons of photos of course but I stumbled upon this sweet video of Aliona and Andrey who came to the US from Russia and Slovenia. I think a colored umbrella needs to be added to all future bridal/wedding attire. A) cute pic and B) quite possibly useful. Happy Monday all!

xo,

oh boys… they’re so cute aren’t they? But typically a wee-bit tougher to dress than the ladies. Neck tie, bow ties and pocket squares go a long way. Check out the General Knot & Company Handmade in New England. The quintessential sweet man tie.

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It’s no secret… if you know me at all you know I have a LOVE/OBSESSION/AFFAIR for Gold (and white). Gold flatware is top of the list. A rare and probably hardly noticed sunkissed detail but ooh la la – a little dose of glitter and glam please!

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