It seems the latest trend is...

BALLOONS! Before the beautiful balloon photos, I'm gonna take a look at some past (and current) trends...
Cupcakes as opposed or in addition to a wedding cake

Source: Jennifer Skog Photography

Colored Wedding Shoes(!)

Source: Dixie Pixel Photography

Mismatched Bridesmaid's Dresses

Source: Divine Light Wedding Photography via Lucky Me!

The balloon trend blew up (pun intended) when these photos hit the blogosphere. They're gorgeous, wonderful, awesome and seem to totally encapsulate the personalities and originality of the couple! And now...balloon pictures are popping up everywhere!

Source: Kate Headley Photography


Source: Jerry Yoon Photography via WeddingBee PRO

Source: Jen Curtis Photography via Once Wed


Source: Jerry Yoon Photography

I think balloons are awesome, but I really hope they don't become so trendy that they become unoriginal because I think they really add spunk and personality to your photos!

In Love With...

Stephanie Williams Photography
Her work is absolutely breathtaking. I am by no means a photography expert. I do, however, know what I love, what makes me want more, and what makes me feel all gooey inside because I've just seen true art. Stephanie Williams does just that. She uses lighting in the most amazing way. I could stare at her pictures all day. Her website is full of amazing, droolworthy, magazine worthy, and every other worthy...eye-candy! These are just a few (ok, more than a few ;)) of my favorites, but there are many more.




Stephanie has even more amazing nature shots on her Blog



I couldn't choose between this gorgeous black and white or the similar one in color below, so I included both...they're just so stunning.


When I get married, I really want a beautiful tea length dress...very Audrey Hepburn:)

How stunning is this lighting?!



Stephanie uses sunlight like I've never seen before...


All Photos From Stephanie Williams Photography

Melissa Sweet

Oh, Melissa Sweet. I am ridiculously in love with her dresses. The way her dresses move make me want to get married NOW...ok well not actually get married, but maybe just wear one of the dresses. or two. or three:)

All images courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

I'm Back!!

It's been awhile, but...I did manage to get 4 A's and 1 B and am REALLY happy with that! Especially since I managed an A in Biochem and that was my hardest class:)
OK...on to beautiful things! Right now, I'm LOVING a few bridal collections. The first is the always amazing Amsale! There's such a simple elegance to her designs. The smallest things make the biggest impact with her gowns. Enough with the chitchat and on to the pictures...

Oh, the the brooch, the tulle, the ruffles, and then that neckline on that bottom gown! *swoon* These are only my favorite four designs from her 2010 Collection...but there are many more to browse!
All images courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

FINALS!

Ugh! This is the last week of classes and finals are next week. Boo. So, this means no blogging for a week. I actually have a couple of posts that are halfway done, but I need to focus on school for one measly week. Biochem won't get learned on its own...
Until then,
xoxo
desha

I'm a worrier...

I worry about everything.
About school, about money, about my future education. You name it, I worry about it. So, this is my place to not worry. This is my place to discuss my pulchra amatoria res...my beautiful love affair...with all things beautiful. I'll find beautiful things...or things that to me seem beautiful...and post them here. This is more for me than for anyone else, but if others happen to see it, then that's cool too.
xoxo
desha

Pulchra Amatoria Res

A beautiful love affair.
xoxo
Desha