Hello dear friends!! All of the SW girls are patiently (but anxiously!) waiting the arrival of Lara’s baby Grace. We’ve tidied up our desks, ate all the rest of the Halloween candy, and gave out lots of hugs in case she comes! So many exciting things are ahead, in our lives and on the blog. We can’t wait to share all of them with you. (You can get a sneak peek in our video update from Wednesday’s staff meeting here.) We’re still riding the V4 high and we have to thank all of you again for your incredibly kind words! We’re sending lots of love your way! Now, let’s take a look back.
Taking a cue from Emily’s Southern Gothic inspiration board, I pulled together some of my favorite and slightly eerie Color Palette Finds for you!
Then, we jumped right into V4 buttery amazingness! This feature from our latest issue shows off our favorite Southern carbohydrate and a few yummy new ideas to make them shine.
Tuesday was ALL about one of Emily’s favorite features, our Paper, Cotton and Flour shoot! We couldn’t wait to share this behind-the-scenes video from Inkspot Crow with y’all.
Then, we jumped right into all the flour-y and fun photos from Joey + Jessica.
And we ended the day with an awesome giveaway! The bouquet featured in the shoot was made from paper, y’all! Go to the original post for the chance to win your own!
Yesterday, we took you behind the scenes of our South Carolina polo shoot and shared fun video from Leigh Webber. Yes, that’s our bride climbing over a fence in a huge white gown!
Then, we shared Bryan Johnson’s gorgeous images from the feature!
Emily’s heading to Engage!11 in the Cayman Islands! If you’re not familiar with the luxury wedding summit, then take a look at Emily’s post here and be on the lookout for live tweets from the event next week!
This week’s featured Real Wedding Gallery is Yeri + Adam! We’re still gaga for their punchy-fun color palette and paper products!
We heart Real Weddings!
Melissa + Matthew’s colorful and intimate wedding was a Southern dream. A homemade pie receiving line? Sign me up. See it all here and here.
Fun things coming up!
Bella Figura is giving away 25 free letterpress invitation sets as a part of their Election Day sale! Votes can take advantage of the offer when they order 75 or more. Take a look at their details on their blog. The sale runs through this month.
Jennica Jo Photography is doing a wedding photography giveaway! You can get 8 hours of coverage, a private ordering gallery, and $150 in print credits. Take a look at her blog for details and to find out how to enter!
Are you a military couple? Simply Designed, along with several other sponsors, is holding a contest for engaged military couples. They’re giving away up to $2,000 worth of custom designed invitations! Take a look at their blog for more information.
November Lily, a luxury boutique bridal styling-house and design atelier, is launching today! If you’re in the Dallas area, join them for cocktails and couture at the L’Acqua Spa Lounge from 6 to 8!
If you love pretty china like I do, this sweepstakes is for you! NewlyWish is giving you the chance to win $4,500 toward china and crystal if you create a registry with them. Check out more details here.
Didn’t I tell y’all? Big, exciting things are coming! Take a look at some of the new features we’ll soon be introducing to the blog!
Have a splendid weekend!
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