Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Hope y'all has a wonderful day with family and friends!
Photo by Danielle Sabol.
Newlywed Christmas Inspiration For Cottage Hill Magazine
Merry Christmas Eve and congratulations to all of the new brides-to-be this holiday season! Your first Christmas married (or engaged!) is a special time of year to share with the ones you love. It was so much fun to be a part of this heartfelt Newlywed Christmas editorial for Cottage Hill Magazine with Sarah Carpenter Photography. Full of sweet details like cozy sweater, sugar dusted pancakes and a delicious apple cinnamon bellini recipe, it's the perfect Christmas morning inspiration to share with you new hubby!
Photography: Sarah Carpenter Photography // Styling and Florals: Lindsey Brunk Event Planning & Design // Paper Goods & Mugs: Taylor Beam of Magnolia Tree Paperie // Florals: Pearls and Poppies // Hair and Makeup: Erin Blair // Venue: Hickory Street Annex // New Wife’s sweater: Banana Republic // Jewelry: Jcrew // New Groom’s attire: Jcrew // Plates and Napkins: West Elm // Flatware: Anthropologie // Champagne Flutes: Crate and Barrel // Emerald Glasses and Candlesticks: Vintage
Sarah Carpenter Photography
The Perfect Christmas Morning Cocktail: Apple Cinnamon Bellini
When dreaming up a cocktail for our Newlywed Christmas shoot for Cottage Hill Magazine, we wanted something festive and delicious, but also realistically simple. You want Christmas morning to be about family and spending time together, not playing bartender!
See the full recipe below!
Sarah Carpenter Photography
Sarah Carpenter Photography
The Perfect Christmas Morning Cocktail: Apple Cinnamon Bellini (serves 8)
- 1 bottle Prosecco or champagne
- 1 bottle apple cider (we used Knudsen's Sparkling Caramel Apple Cider found at Kroger)
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Fill each glass of champagne half way with the apple cider. Add prosecco or champagne, then garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!
For a frozen option, freeze apple cider in ice cube trays overnight. Blend with champagne and serve immediately.
See more last minute Christmas ideas here!
20 Last Minute Christmas Ideas
We're beginning the final Christmas countdown! With only 3 shopping days left, some of us might be scrambling a bit, so today we're sharing 20 Last Minute Christmas Ideas including tabletop decor, gift wrapping ideas and delicious recipes!
Sunday Pinspiration: Baby It's Cold Outside
This entire styled shoot from Melanie Nedelko has stolen my heart! Beautiful Christmas inspiration for a wedding or an elegant affair at home, every image is pin-worthy. See the full shoot here!
Flower Crush Friday: Holiday Florals
We are SO close to Christmas I can taste it! As you do your final shopping this weekend, don't forget about flowers and greenery! From garlands and wreaths to pretty bouquets and centerpieces, today's Flower Crush Friday is all about holiday florals!
Thirsty Thursday: 15 Christmas Cocktails & Mocktails
Christmas is ONE WEEK away! The tree is decorated, the presents are wrapped and it's time to enjoy the last week of the holiday season! These 15 Christmas Cocktails & Mocktails are perfect for sharing with friends are for a late night Christmas present wrapping session. Cheers!
Wedding Wednesday: Scarlet & Gold Wedding Inspiration
Perfect for a holiday wedding, today's Scarlet & Gold wedding inspiration is full of elegant details and rich red hues. A show stopping red Vera Wang gown sets the tone with gorgeous florals, whimsical calligraphy and pops of glitter completing the look.
Holiday Party Look With Tracy Melton Artistry
Remember this gorgeous Bridal Beauty look from my girl, Tracy Melton Artistry? Well, she’s back and giving us the perfect hair+makeup beauty combo for holiday parties! Check out Lauren Kelp today for more of this festive side braid with wine lip! Beautiful photos by Danielle M. Sabol.
20 Long Sleeve Wedding Gowns
I love the trend of long sleeve wedding gowns! From delicate beading and romantic lace to boho bell sleeves and touches of sparkle, today we're featuring 20 Long Sleeve Wedding Gowns from Reem Acra, Bo & Luca, Grace Loves Lace and more!
Ersa Atelier
Stone Fox Bride
Claire Pettibone
Still shopping for the perfect dress? Check out 10 Beautiful Backless Wedding Gowns or 15 Wedding Gowns Under $1000!
Sunday Pinspiration: Marchesa Gown
A little something pretty from Marchesa to brighten up this dreary Sunday. Image via The Lane
Thirsty Thursday: 15 MORE Delicious Christmas Cocktails
Whether you're entertaining a crowd or just in the mood for some boozy Christmas spirit, it's always a good time for holiday cocktails! From a yummy hot cocoa martini to Christmas sangria, today I've rounded up 15 delicious cocktail recipes perfect for the holiday season!
See more holiday cocktails here!
Wedding Wednesday: Winter Wheat & Cornflower
When I first came across the gorgeous image from Pearl & Godiva and Tec Petaja, I was struck by perfect blending of textures and soft hues in this unique bouquet. Warm shades of amber are offset with cool blues and fluffy white cotton, creating the perfect palette for a dreamy winter wedding! See the full Winter Wheat & Cornflower inspiration board on Lauren Kelp today!
Sneak Peek: Tuscan Wedding Inspiration
I am so thrilled to have this gorgeous Tuscan inspiration shoot featured on Wedding Sparrow today! This shoot was my first project after moving back to the great state of Texas and it was such a joy to work with new friends. Check out more on Wedding Sparrow now!
Photography: Danielle M. Sabol
Floral Design: Everly Alaine Florals
Gown: BHLDN
Hair Accessories: Hushed Commotion
Jewelry: Nanlee Jewelry
Paper Goods: Magnolia Tree Paperie
Hair & Make Up: Lisa Michelle
Model: Toni for Dragonfly Agency
Venue: Mitas Hill Vineyard
Rentals: Ducky Bob's
Moody Marsala Wedding Inspiration
Last week Pantone announced Marsala as the color of 2015. Deep, rich, moody and full of romance, this velvety red hue is perfect for a dark, romantic wedding! A bold Vera Wang gown for a daring bride and textured florals from Saipua pair with luscious fruit and organic ribbon for a truly gorgeous wedding concept!
Flower Crush Friday: Cranberry Red Florals
I love rich shades of red and cranberry every time of year, but especially at Christmas! Pops of scarlet and burgundy add depth and beauty to these gorgeous Cranberry Red Florals from Academy Florists, Art With Nature and more!
Thirsty Thursday: 15 Delicious Christmas Cocktails
So many cocktail recipes, so little time! Flavors of pomegranate, cranberry, cinnamon and peppermint are all staples of the holiday season and perfect for sipping. In fact, there are so many delicious options, for the next three Thirsty Thursdays I'm sharing not five, not ten, but FIFTEEN Christmas cocktails each week! On today's roundup: Pink Peppermint Russians, a Cranberry & Cinnamon Whiskey Sour and Rosemary Pomegranate Spritzers, just to name a few! Cheers!
WOW that's a lot of cocktails! Be on the lookout for 15 MORE next week!
Bridal Beauty With Tracy Melton Artistry
Happy Wedding Wednesday! After the holiday hangover, it can be challenging to get back into the swing of things. Never fear! Today we’ve got a gorgeous bridal look from beauty wizard Tracy Melton Artistry.
For this look, Tracy created a textured undone braid (less Katniss, more Game of Thrones glam) with flawless, fresh-faced makeup and a bold berry lip. Add a stunning gown from BHLDN and Danielle Sabol behind the lens and you’ve got the perfect bridal beauty look collab! See more over on Lauren Kelp today!
See more of Tracy's fabulous work on her website here!
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
Short & Sassy Wedding Dresses
Little dress, BIG statement! From classic frocks to romantic lace and daring details, today I'm sharing my 10 favorite Short & Sassy Wedding Dresses!
Pronovias
See even more Little White Dresses here!