2012 Valentines: Part Two

Happy Monday, Friends!  Hope you had a great weekend!  

Here is the second batch of my Valentines.  You can check out the first batch here. :)  If you want to know what materials I used to make any of the Valentines-- leave a comment and I'll get back to you!  

Newborn Knit Uggs : Free Pattern

I have been "working" on making baby Ivy some pink "Uggs" for a while now to match her pink baby sweater!.  I finished the first bootie a long time ago... and waited and waited and waited to get the motivation to knit the second.  If you're a knitter, you might agree with me -- making the second sock, bootie, mitten, etc... is just the worst!  I think it's because I've already had the satisfaction of finishing the first one and making the second one is just anti-climatic.  While Jessica was here this past weekend, I roped her into knitting a "few rows" for me.  One thing lead to the next and she finished the second half of bootie #2!  Aren't they so cute?!!

Today, my Florida BFF Kayla and I had a fun afternoon working on projects and shopping for craft supplies.  Kayla is an amazing photographer and she showed me a few no-flash photography tricks and gave me a quick PhotoShop lesson.  Look at the photos below-- the one on the left is the original and the right is the photoshopped version.  Kayla worked her magic to brighten up the image, create a soft and warm glow, and even took out the orange lighter in the left corner!  

I can't wait to go to the post office tomorrow morning and send baby Ivy her "Uggs".  If you want to get your needles click clacking and make a pair for your favorite baby-- scoot over to Hipknitized to print out the free pattern!

<<update: the link isn't working anymore.  if you want a copy of my scanned print out-- send me your email address and I'll send you a copy! >>

A NYC Real Wedding | Photo Crush | Angelica Glass

Take a look at this real NYC wedding, shot by the amazing New York photographer Angelica Glass.  She is so talented! I love her unique style and her ability to capture emotion and wedding details. This wedding is absolutely beautiful! I love all the details from the pink flowers to the dessert bar! Yum! I also love that the couple added their venue, New York Public Library, into the wedding decor, like the table cards. Such a neat idea! What do you think? Do you have a photo crush too?

xo

A NY Real Wedding | Pink & Green Inspiration

This is such a beautiful NY wedding shot by Inku Photography. I love the mint green bridesmaid dresses with accent pinks in their bouquets. I also love that Nicole and Hector added their own personal touches to the wedding by with the unique place cards and cute cake topper! Don't you love the sparkler wedding exit? So cute!

Details:
Photographer: Inku Photography
Hair Stylist: Jagged Edge
Event Planner: Simply Chic Wedding Design
Floral Designer: Arcadia Floral Co.
Reception Venue: Glen Island Harbour Club
DJ: Majestic Entertainment

xo

Destination Beach Wedding Inspiration: Maui | Wedding Welcome Gifts

With a destination wedding, it is a nice to have a welcome gift waiting for your guests when they arrive. We have pulled together many different welcome gift ideas including, various homemade or bought treats.  Making the welcome gifts unique to the wedding destination is a nice touch. Include magazines or travel guides for your guests so they can a learn a little about the area. Also, particularly for a destination beach wedding, you could add spa products to further enhance the whole destination beach wedding experience! Put all the favors in a personalized tote or a cute straw basket and your guests will love it!

Details:
1. Personalized Tote Bag by Pamela Fugate Designs via Etsy
2. French Macarons via Panna Dolce
3. Candies via Williams Sonoma
4. Wedding Sampler Nougats by Kettle Confections via Etsy
5. Jones Cream Soda via Jones Soda Co.
6. Coconut Truffles via Dean & DeLuca
7. Candles via Island Candle Company
8. Coffee via Maui Coffee Co.
9. Macadamia Nuts via Mauna Loa
10. Magazines via Maui Magazine
11. Fresh Leis via Paradise Flower  Farms, Inc. 
12. Woven Baskets via Ikea
13. Ocean Breeze Soap via My Wedding Favors
14. Spa Treatments via Fresh
xo

Destination Beach Wedding Inspiration: Maui | Shopping Guide

Using pale pinks, greens and ivory you can shop Lela's Look to help you recreate the look of a Maui destination beach wedding. I love this color palette, it is so light, airy and is perfect for any beach wedding! Check out the save-the-date surfboards that you can order and personalize via Lela New York.

Details:
1. Bridesmaid Dresses via Ann Taylor
2. Candle Centerpiece via Martha Stewart Weddings
3. Pink Bouquet via Martin Roberts Design
4. Cuff and Clutch via Clara Kasavina
5. Silk Flower Hair Accessory via Untamed Petals
6. Alter Arrangement via Tantawanbloom
7. Sunglasses via Dior
8. Pink Ring via Neil Lane
9. Save the Date Surfboard via Lela New York
10. Perfume via Chanel
11. Starfish Cufflinks by Jan Leslie via Grace Ormonde
xo

Destination Beach Wedding Inspiration | Real Wedding in Maui

This week we are sharing with you a whole new set of wedding ideas, details, shopping guides and more all inspired from a destination wedding in Maui! Again, we will first share a real destination wedding in Maui, where Lela New York got to design the couple's luxury wedding invitations. I absolutely love this wedding shot by Beloved.  Ashley and Chance were married at The Four Seasons Resort in Maui. The pink and ivory hues along with the gorgeous floral details make for such a beautiful, airy wedding.

Details:

Wedding Photography via Beloved

Floral Arrangements via Karen Tran

Luxury Wedding Invitations via Lela New York

xo

Pink and Black Wedding Inspiration | Inspired by Lela New York Wedding Invitations | Plus Shopping Guide!

This week we will be sharing with you different color palettes to help inspire you while planning your wedding! Today we will share with you pink and black. This color inspiration has sparked from one of our very own invitations! This particular color theme is very light, airy and classic. Paired with a bolder pink makes for a fun and exciting accent color. Also, check out the shopping guide to help recreate this color theme for your own wedding!

Photography via (clockwise): Martha Stewart Weddings, Lela New York, The Knot

Details:
1. Vera Wang Wedding Dress via Ms Catalysta
2. Candy Boxes via Martha Stewart Weddings
3. Vera Wang Wedding Dress via Lauren Gabrielle Photography
4. Fans & Parasols via Luna Bazaar
5. Bridesmaid Dresses via The Dessy Group
6. Shimmery Black Clutch via Nordstrom
7. Table Setting via Martha Stewart Weddings
8. Lanterns via Luna Bazaar
9. Sheer Cheek Tint via Bobbi Brown
10. Soda Straws via BHLDN
11. OPI Nail Polish via OPI
12. Cake via A Simple Cake
13. Bracelets via Tiffany & Co.
14. Black Onyx Diamond Studs via David Yurman
xo

NYC Real Engagement Photo Shoot in Central Park

This is such a charming, bright and summery engagement shoot shot by Alexandra Meseke in New York City's Central Park. I love that they included their dog!

xo

A NY Brooklyn Botanical Garden Real Wedding

Peggy & Chris, both from New York, met several years ago while in medical school, but only connected several years later, when they were called to see the same patient in the hospital. Through a series of unintentional events, including Chris "pocket-dialing" Peggy numerous times, they decided to try their luck at love.  Just a couple years later, Chris proposed to Peggy under the stars in Hawaii.  Cleverly, Chris snuck in his own telescope that when looked into, the "stars" spelled "Will You Marry Me?". Of course Peggy said "Yes!", just as a shooting star shot across the sky!

This is such a beautiful wedding taken place at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. The colors are extremely light and airy and complement the venue and the time of year very well.  I also love the fun details of the cake topper and the table numbers and place cards!

Details:
Photographer:  5 West Studios
Floral Designer:  Opalia Flowers
Reception Venue:  Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
Dress Designer:  Lazaro
DJ:  74 Events
Makeup Artist:  Sally LL Professional Makeup

xo

Tuesday Shoe Day | What Color Wedding Shoe Are You?

Photographer: Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty

Hello All!
In contiunation of the rainbow trend from last week, we are bringing you more color, glitz and glamour with another shopping guide! Brides are expressing their individuality and personality by pairing a colored shoe with the traditional, classic white wedding gown.  So the question is ladies, what color shoe are you?

Details:
1. Jimmy Choo
2. Stuart Weitzman
3. Christian Louboutin
4. Giuseppe Zanotti
5. Kate Spade
6. BHLDN
7. Yves Saint Laurent
8. Valentino
9. Gucci

xo

Real Wedding Rainbow Inspiration Plus Shopping Guide!

We are bringing you a fun, bright and inspirational wedding trend to complement New York's newest law, allowing same-sex marriage.  This idea of a rainbow theme will add a splash of color and personality to anyone's wedding!

Source: via Brooklyn Bride

Details:
1. BHLDN
2. Thread
3. J. Crew
4. Ann Taylor
5. Jenny Yoo
6. BCBG
7. Banana Republic
6. Two Birds

xo

The prettiest Ombre Jewelry You have ever seen! | The Ombre Trend continued

Ok, so when we saw the beautiful creations of the NYC based jewelry designer, Paolo Costagli, we at Lela New York Weddings just had to share! Looking to create the Ombré trend with luxury and glam? Well, here you go. These bridal jewelry designs are our favorites.

Orange Sapphire 11 O'Clock Oval Hoop Earrings

Pink Sapphire Ring

Hello beautiful multi pink sapphire cuff. This one is from the bespoke collection and it is just divine.

Multicolor 7 Row Sapphire Bracelet

Inspired by the Italian seaside views, this something blue is the prettiest we have seen.

Blue Sapphire and White Sapphire "Sorriso" Necklace

Enjoy the eye-candy!

xo

Happy Friday Everyone! | Fab Frock Friday | Ombre Dresses

So far I've shown you that the Ombre wedding trend can be seen in cakes, florals and now these fab dresses. Check out these amazing Versace Ombre inspired couture dresses! They are to die for!
They look like flowers :) SO Pretty.

Source: fashionbride

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend.

xo