Memorial Day means the start of summer and what better way to celebrate that with a rooftop dinner party with close friends? Set against the New York City skyline, I teamed up with chef and culinary instructor Clare Langan to create a beautiful, intimate evening with a few of our favorite people. We focused on an easy, yet well-curated menu and simple decor. See the full feature on Lauren Kelp today! Gorgeous photos by the lovely Becka Pillmore!
Laurel Writes
[ PUBLISHED ] Dark Botanical Wedding Inspiration on Magnolia Rouge
For months I have been itching to share this dreamy inspiration shoot with you and today it's featured on Magnolia Rouge! We wanted to create a lush and elegant setting full of rich velvets, vintage jewels and old world calligraphy. The results were more than I could have imagined and artfully captured by the talented Judy Pak! See the full online feature here or our beautiful print spread in Magnolia Rouge issue 9!
Photography: Judy Pak Photography // Styling & Design: Lindsey Brunk // Florals: Rosehip Social // Calligraphy & paper goods: Laurel Writes // Vintage rentals: Octavia & Brown // Cake: Nine Cakes // Hair & make-up: Laura with Book Your Look // Vintage rings: Ingram Cecil // Hair accessories: Three Sunbeams // Gown: Watters // Suit: Suitable // Venue: Blooming Hill Farm // Models: Morgan Senesi from Wallflower Management and Michael Medugno from Wilhelmina New York
Wedding Wednesday: A Bohemian Brooklyn Proposal
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so what better time than now to share a romantic Brooklyn proposal? I had the honor of helping Clayton proposal to Keeley this summer and these two are just the cutest! Full of personal details and a surprise visit from family, you can see the full story on Lauren Kelp today!
Featured on Inspired By This
Vendors: Photography: Pill Photography // Planning & Styling: Lindsey Brunk // Bouquet: Lindsay Rae Design // Invitations & Calligraphy: Laurel Writes // Turkish Runner: Patina Vintage Rentals // Hair & Make up: Laura for Book Your Look // Keeley’s Dress: Zara // Clayton’s Suit: Suitable NYC // Jewelry: Wild Air &Co. // Engagement Poster: Good South // Engagement Ring Setting: Pippin Vintage Jewelry
Laurel Writes: Custom Calligraphy for Christmas
You may recognize Laurel Writes' calligraphy from features on Green Wedding Shoes, Inspired By This, and Style Me Pretty, but today you have a chance to have her gorgeous lettering as a part of your holiday season!
Not only does Laurel create beautiful paper goods for weddings and events, but she also provides custom gift tags, labels, and Christmas or New Year's invitations, just to name a few! Scroll below to see snippets of her work (notice the gift tag for Anna Wintour??) or shoot her an email (laurelerusso@gmail.com) for projects and pricing!
Follow her on Instagram for behind the scenes glimpses of her gorgeous lettering.
Photos by Pill Photography & Danielle M. Sabol
[ PUBLISHED ] Brooklyn Proposal on Inspired By This
It was such a joy getting to help Clayton create the perfect setting to propose to his bride-to-be, Keeley! Captured by the talented Rebekah Pillmore of Pill Photography, you can see more of this sweet and stylish proposal today on Inspired By This!
Need a little help planning a Pinterest worthy proposal? See more of what I offer here!
Photography: Pill Photography
Bouquet: Lindsay Rae Design
Invitation & Calligraphy: Laurel Writes
Turkish Runner: Patina Vintage Rentals
Hair & Makeup: Laura Kaululaau for Book Your Look
Jewelry: Wild Air & Co.
Clayton's Suit: Suitable NYC
Engagement Poster: Good South