a Bride & Groom at a Park {Paris}

Just got back from Paris, France and while sightseeing I happened upon a couple on their Wedding day! Here they are at Jardin des Tuileries, wish I had taken more pics but I felt like such a tourist already snapping away.
I was actually in France for my friend's wedding so a post will be up about her fairytale wedding held at a Chateau.

Love the two-toned heels!

Claire La Faye {bridal dresses}

So I was browsing etsy (of course...my fave) & did a search for wedding gowns, glad that I did as I came across Claire La Faye. Portland based Claire La Faye officially entered the bridal gown realm in 2010, her designs have been worn by Dita Von Teese. Her bridal gowns are both feminine and romantic, in love with...

So pretty. So romantic. So bonita bride...
check out Claire La Faye's site & her etsy site

(images via Claire La Faye, photography by LavendaMemory, Brittney McChristy, Brandon Witzel, Angela Marklew)

bonita panties {Panty by Post}

I was catching up on some daily blog reading when I noticed an ad on Coco+Kelley;

Panty by Post 

A Pretty Panty. Mailed Monthly.

Oh my I fell in love with all the panties...a girl could never have too many. And there's a bridal collection!

You don't have to buy a yearly or even a 3 month subscription you can order once but the price points are much better when you buy more than one. Anyhow, thought I'd share as the bridal collection panties would make a pretty gift for the bride-to-be or to give to your bridesmaids.

(images via PantybyPost)