Why hello, Friday. I’ve missed you so.
It’s been an exciting week for us! We’re still basking in the afterglow of our yard sale’s success. We seriously loved meeting all of you who came out and we can’t wait to do something else together soon! Amid our blossoming friendships and get-together brainstorming, we did actually manage to squeeze out some awesome posts. Want a recap? You came to the right place.
We’re looking for some ladies who like to have their hair and makeup done, dress up in pretty frocks and have their picture taken. Oh, that’s you? How lucky! We had such a fun time in Charleston with our reader models, that we’re doing it again! We need you to be models in our next V4 shoot! If you’re free on Tuesday, June 28 for a photo shoot in Williamsburg, send a headshot and a few candids to howdy at iloveswmag.com.
We needed your help this week and asked for your expert advice on engagement rings. Yet-to-be-engaged, engaged, or married–we know you’ve got opinions and we need some guidance! (Especially Emily. Her spidey sense is telling her a ring is on it’s way!! Can you tell how excited we are?) Go to the original post and pour your heart out! We’re taking notes.
Remember that yard sale? The one where we raised $1,489 for Stop Hunger Now and Southern tornado victims? It was awesome!! We had so much fun meeting all of you. Sierra walked us through the day and shared some reader photos! We also want to give you the chance to tell us what you’d like to do next. Go to the original post and let us know!
What could be better than winning a clutch or a bow tie? How about winning both? And they match! Oatmeal Lace and Collard Greens have partnered up to make you the cutest couple at the square dance. Head over to the original post to see just how cute these accessories are and to find out how to win.
June’s Southern Bride of the Month, Alison shared her sweet engagement story, wedding planning details and advice. We loved hearing about the process from her, and I loved her unique and sentimental save the dates! Head over to the post to read more about her big day!
We’re tossin’ up another giveaway! This one might make you a little teary-eyed, so grab a hankie and be prepared. It’s a good one, though. In honor of Father’s Day, tell us what you are doing on your big day to honor that special dad, step-dad, uncle, big bro or honorary gentleman that you love so dearly. The winner will get a copy of one of our favorite movies, Father of the Bride.
After meeting some of you on Friday, we couldn’t help but think that we should get to know each other a little better! This week, we introduced our “Sit a Spell with Us” series so that we can do just that. If you’d like, sit a spell with me. I’d love to hear if we have anything in common!
Sierra helped us recall Hannah + Chas’ intimate wedding in this week’s Real Weddings Gallery. We love the handmade feel and country dances!
We had some lovely Real Weddings:
Towne + Andy showed us “easy, boundless happiness” with their colorful Savannah wedding. I’m now seriously considering a ribbon installation in my house because of these two! See the happy couple here and here.
Lane + Dan had a wedding with tons of sentimental value! Their succulent-filled front porch wedding had us fawning over the details. See it here and here.
And now a photo to start your weekend:
I love this shot from Bobbi and Mike–the couple, ridiculously happy in the middle of the dance floor surrounded by their family and friends. That’s what it’s all about.
I have always adored that turquoise maids photo shoot, not only because of the beautiful readers and great styling, but also the Stella & Dot triple strand turquoise necklace. I added it to my personal collection after becoming a stylist and it’s on sale now. http://www.stelladot.com/elegantcoretta. I actually incorporated it into a an upcoming photoshoot I’m doing with turquoise and plum for http://www.corettaselegantevents.blogspot.com. Love the creativity at Stella & Dot. Now if we could just get a little more diversity in size and ethnicity…