Cupcakes are here to stay and so are the creative and fun ways to display them! I am loving these cupcake displays and stands. Talk about a wow factor to arrive at a reception with cupcakes hanging from a tree! Or how about having your cupcakes suspend from a ceiling? Are you into traveling? Loving the travel themed cupcake stand!

Have you been to Mayberry Park in Reno? It is a hidden gem I became aware of when I did some family photos last year. The area is gorgeous and there are so many great places to take photos. Just look at these stunning engagement photos by JLM Creative Photography! I am loving the snowflakes in some of the photos!

I must admit, I am pretty obsessed with this intimate Sacramento wedding. I absolutely love the bride’s dress! It is perfect for the venue and completely swoon worthy. The yellow and grey color scheme is displayed amazingly with all the great DIY touches the bride and her family created.

This Thomas Fogarty Winery Wedding is tucked up high in the mountains with a sunset marked by the rolling San Francisco fog in the distance. I am loving all the rustic details of the birch stands to the lovely bark escort cards. How sweet is the first look between the bride and groom? One special touch to this wedding was Amie specifically had the officiant request that all phones be turned off and no photos taken so that guests could be present and enjoy the moment with them.

As fall and winter start to set in all of us in wedding blog land turn our eyes towards fun trends. One trend we just love is hosting a coffee bar for your wedding! What could be better than serving up a custom coffee blend to your guests? If you are a big coffee fan, you can package up your custom blend as a great take-home gift for your wedding guests.

I admit, the dress was the most stressful part of planning my wedding. There are some things I learned in my search that I now preach to my girl-friends who are engaged, or even contemplating marriage in the near, not-so-near, and distant future. My search was short and sweet and began where most budget brides begin: our favorite discount big box bridal shop that won’t be named. You know who we are talking about.

This gorgeous Sugar Bowl Resort Wedding was captured by Heidi Huber Photography. The DIY invitations, florals, and centerpieces are to die for. Or how about those gorgeous shoes the bride is wearing? The rustic feel of the burlap, tree stump cake holder, and smores table adds the ambiance of this wedding.

Styled photo shoots are always fun, but they are especially fun when they end with a surprise proposal and two of your favorite people getting engaged! We set up this surprise proposal styled shoot at the amazing 41 Taylor Event Lounge with a romantic dinner for two catered by Cherry Bomb Catering. Trust me, when you see these photos you will be dying to try the delicious food they create! Makeup was provided by the lovely Laura from LA di DA Makeup Artistry. And to capture all the emotion, these amazing photos were provided by Matt and Jentry!