Wedding Wednesday: Luxe Navy & Gold Wedding Inspiration

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Let's celebrate the first day of October with Luxe Navy & Gold wedding inspiration, perfect for elegant winter brides! Gilded details and a to-die-for Marchesa gown take classic romance to a new level while delicate blue thistle details add unexpected edge.  

Cake photographed by Michelle Larmand via Glamour & Grace

Gold candlesticks by Jose Villa via Once Wed

Abigail Grace hairpiece by Blue Rose Pictures via Ruffled

Navy & gold boutonniere from Mindy Rice by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty

Kate Spade heels from Katelyn James via Style Me Pretty

La Happy calligraphy by Brumley & Wells via Once Wed

invitations by Ben Q Photography via Brides of North Texas

Marchesa gold gown

Love this look? Be sure to check out Moody Jewel Tones and Stunningly Unique Wedding Gowns!

Fresh Fruit Wedding Cakes

I love the trend of decadent cakes topped with your favorite seasonal fruits. From pears and berries to gilded figs, these delicious toppers add an extra something special to your wedding cake. 

Hazelnut Blackberry Cake with Mascarpone Cream

Cake by Jose Villa via Once Wed

Gluten free cake from Lake Cakes by Allan Zepeda from our Sleeping Beauty shoot

Sweet Haus cake by Rachel May Photography via 100 Layer Cake

Crumb Fairy Bakery cake by OneLove Photography via Burnett's Boards

Ideas in Icing cake from Jennifer Oliphant via Polka Dot Bride 

April cake by Odalys Mendez via 100 Layer Cake

Cake by The Scootabaker from Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty

Elizabeth Anne Designs

See more pretty wedding cakes here!

Monday Motivation

Magnolia Tree Paperie

Thirsty Thursday: 10 Awesome Autumn Cocktails

Sangria and other delicious fruity cocktails aren't just for summer! From peartinis and apple sangria to a honey bourbon concoction that I'll be making for my husband and I think weekend, here are 10 Awesome Autumn Cocktails! 

Fig & Honey Cocktail from Savor Home

Autumn Champagne Sangria from Cooking Channel

Apple Cider Sangria from How Sweet Eats

Autumn Sangria with hard cider from Cheese & Chocolate

Orchard Sangria from Foodess

Fig Caipirinha from In Good Taste

Autumn Apple Cider Sangria from The Kitchn

Fall Peartini

Cider Jack Cocktail 

Honey Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail from Hello Natural

See more Thirsty Thursday posts here and here! Looking for Autumn wedding inspiration? Try Moody Jewel Tones and Dusty Rose & Fern!

Wedding Wednesday: Moody Jewel Tones

As much as I love the bright colors of spring and summer, dark hues of rich jewel tones exude passion and romance. Embrace colder weather and darker colors with today's Moody Jewel Tone inspiration! 

Twig & Twine florals by Ryan Haack via 100 Layer Cake

Navy candles by Odalys Mendez via 100 Layer Cake

Image via The Lane

Blackberry cocktails by Allan Zepeda

Image via The Lane

Jewel toned bridesmaids via Southbound Bride

Plum napkin and menu via Intimate Weddings

Krikor Jabotian via Aisle Perfect

Tuesday Shoesday

Found your dream dress? Don't forget to complete your look with show stopping wedding shoes! Today's Tuesday Shoesday features dreamy pairs from Badgley Mischka, Jimmy Choo and BHLDN!

BHLDN shoes by Greer G Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Manolo Blahnik feather pumps by Jake McBride for Christian Oth Studio via Style Me Pretty

Jimmy Choo shoes by Jacque Lynn Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

J. Crew pumps by Caroline Yoon via Style Me Pretty

Badgley Mischka pumps from Cmostr Photography via Style Me Pretty

15 Wedding Gowns Under $1000

A fantastic wedding gown doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Here are 15 Wedding Gowns Under $1000 from BHLDN, J. Crew and more!

Love, Yu Cosmo Gown, $880 

J. Crew Eva gown, $650

BHLDN Penelope gown, $970

White by Vera Wang gown, $928

Jenny Yoo Vivienne gown, $600

After Six wedding gown, $550

Melissa Sweet gown, $900

J. Crew Annabelle gown, $895

BHLDN Livia gown, $800

Badgley Mischka Collection Lace Corset gown, $880

BHLDN Ines gown, $700

J. Crew Elsie gown, $650

Badgley Mishka Collection Drape Back Loop Dress, $990

J. Crew Jillian gown, $695

After Six wedding gown, $550

See more affordable wedding gowns here and here!

Flower Crush Friday: Berry Hued Bouquets

Deep hues of reds, pinks and purples are full of elegance and romance, so why not include them in your wedding day? Today's Flower Crush Friday showcases berry hued bouquets from Amy Osaba, Poppies & Posies and more! 

Poppies & Posies bouquet by Jen Huang via Style Me Pretty

Ponderosa & Thyme bouquet by Greer G Photography via Wedding Sparrow

Amy Osaba bouquet by Rylee Hitchner via Once Wed

Jardine Botanic Floral Styling bouquet from Lara Hotz via Green Wedding Shoes

Bouquet from The Nouveau Romantics by Christine Sargologos via Style Me Pretty

See more Flower Crush Friday posts here, here and here!

Thirsty Thursday

It's that time of week again! Today's Thirsty Thursday roundup includes yummy recipes like a Blueberry Moscow Mule and a pretty Peach Tequila Sunrise. Really the only question is which will you try first??

Blackberry Ginger Smash from Hungry Girl Por Vida

Peach Tequila Sunrise by Mayhard Design via Style Me Pretty

Rhubarb Basil Cocktail from Pixels & Crumbs

Blueberry Moscow Mule from Sugar and Charm

Melon, mint & prosecco cocktail from The Kitchn 

Wedding Wednesday: Grey Glamour

As much as I love color, there's just something overwhelmingly elegant about shades of grey. From wedding gowns to cakes and tablescapes, today's Wedding Wednesday is focused on chic Grey Glamour!

Carol Hannah gown by Brett Heidebrecht via Style Me Pretty

Elizabeth Dye gown by Greer G Photography via Wedding Sparrow

Maria Luisa Rabell gown by D'Arcy Benincosa via Style Me Pretty

Pronovias gown by Adrian Michael via Style Me Pretty

Paolo Sebastian gown via Bride to Be

Grey tablescape from Joy Thigpin by Bryce Covey via Once Wed

Neither Snow paper goods by AMBPhoto via Once Wed

Lush Cakery cake by Rustic White Photography via Occassions

Jenny Yoo bridesmaids

Stephanie Aquilon bouquets by Patrick Moyer via Style Me Pretty

Top It Off: Stunning Hair Accessories for the Bride

After finding the perfect dress, don't forget the perfect accessories! From classic lace veils to boho jeweled hairpieces, here are five fab hair accessories from Hushed Commotion, Bo & Luca and more!

Santa Monica headpiece by Bo & Luca

SIBO Designs veil by Brumley & Wells via Style Me Pretty

Hushed Commotion Callan veil & headpiece by Jen Huang

Twigs & Honey hairpiece and veil by Elizabeth Messina via Green Wedding Shoes

Hushed Commotion headpiece by Betsi Ewing

Thirsty Thursday: 10 Delicious Bachelorette Party Cocktails

This week I'm in NYC for my friend Claire's bachelorette weekend getaway, so naturally this week's Thirsty Thursday is all about delicious, girlie cocktails! Which one will you try first?

White Peach Rose Lemonade via Heart of Gold

Limoncello Raspberry Prosecco Cooler via The Comfort of Cooking

Blueberry Mojito Royale via Domesticate Me

Strawberry Sumatsa Champagne Sangria via How Sweet Eats

Blackberry Gin & Tonic via A Thought For Food

Rose Champagne Shaved Ice via Made By Mary

Boozy Peach Lemonade from Waiting on Martha photographed by Rustic White via Style Me Pretty

Cucumber-Lime Vodka Shooters from Dishing Up the Dirt

Triple Grapefruit Fizz cocktail via We Are Not Martha

Pink Grapefruit Margarita via Trendland

Check out other Thirsty Thursday posts here, here and here!

Wedding Wednesday: Little White Dresses

Who says a Little White Dress can't make a big statement? Today we've got seven fab little white dresses from Marchesa, BHLDN and more! 

Marchesa dress via Nordstrom

Chloe dress from BHLDN

Marchesa one shoulder dress via Net-a-Porter

Messina Dress from BHLDN

J. Crew Hawkins dress

Waterfall dress from BHLDN

Mel Dress by Leanne Marshall

Flower Crush Friday: Autumn Bouquets

Happy Friday! With so many awesome colors and unique textures I couldn't limit myself to just five, so today's Flower Crush Friday features TEN of my favorite Autumn bouquets from Lindsay Rae Design, Moon Canyon Design and many more!

Merit & Vine bouquet photographed by Sami Jo Photography via Peter Loves Jane

Bouquet from The Cutting Edge Garden photographed by Sylvie Gill Photography via Brides Magazine

Bouquet by Lindsay Rae Design via Pill Photography

Kristajon Floral Design bouquet by Elizabeth Messina via Style Me Pretty

Bouquet from Heaven on Earth Florals photographed by Pam Cooley via Wedding Sparrow

Allison Baddley bouquet photographed by Green Apple Photography via Wedding Sparrow

Moon Canyon Design bouquet photographed by Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty

Fleuriste bouquets photographed by Jen Huang via Grey Likes Weddings

Poppy Lane bouquet via Wedding Chicks

Lola Event & Floral Design bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes

Thirsty Thursday

It might be September, but here in Texas the weather still screams summertime! Cool off with one of these delicious and refreshing cocktails like an apple mojito or lemon shandy. Cheers!

Watermelon Cucumber Cooler from Noshing with the Nolands

Apple Mojito from Chasing Delicious

Tequila Paloma from B. Britnell

Peach Jalapeño Margarita from Dessert for Two

Lemon Shandy with Dark Rum Float via A House in the Hills

The Perfect Little White Dress

How amazing is this Kirkor Jabotian little white dress? Just too good not to share!

Wedding Wednesday: Dusty Rose & Fern Wedding Inspiration

Full of natural elements and dreamy hues of pink and green, today's Dusty Rose & Fern wedding inspiration is perfect for the romantic Fall bride!

Via The Sparrow & The Crow

Francine gown from BHLDN

Ariel dress from BHLDN

Hushed Commotion Callan headpiece

Sullivan Owen bouquet

Via The Sparrow & The Crow

Naked wedding cake via Style Me Pretty

Cocktails via Once Wed

25 Fab Fall Bridesmaid Dresses

Happy September! It's officially Fall wedding season - full of pumpkin details, dark florals and of course gorgeous bridesmaids! Today I'm sharing my top 25 Fall bridesmaid dresses (your maids will thank you for!) from Ann Taylor, Nordstrom, BHLDN, J. Crew and more. 

Flower Crush Friday

What a better way to end the week that with pretty fresh florals in an array of colors?? Today's Flower Crush Friday includes beauties from Hey Gorgeous Events, Sarah Winward and more!

Bouquet by Hey Gorgeous Events photographed by Bradley James via Style Me Pretty

Vo Floral Design bouquet photographed by Avec L'Amour Photography via Style Me Pretty

Sweet Marie Designs bouquet photographed by Ryan Johnson Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Berrett Photography via Wedding Sparrow

Sarah Winward bouquet photographed by Green Apple Photography

P.S. Don't forget to enter in this week's GIVEAWAY! Enter here or on Instagram!

Well Dressed Creative & Necklace GIVEAWAY!

I am so excited to be featured on the amazing Lauren Kelp's Well Dressed Creative series today! To celebrate I'm giving away THIS amazing necklace. It's one of my favorite statement pieces and always packs a punch when added to an outfit. Perfect with anything from jeans and a tee to this fabulous printed jumper. See how to enter below!

Photo by Brklynview

Photo by Brklynview

To enter: 

1. Follow @lindseybrunk on Instagram

2. Tag two friends in the Instagram post about this giveaway

3. Leave a comment on Instagram or on this post telling me what you're going to miss most about summer! 

Winner will be announced Tuesday, Sept. 2nd! Good luck!!