Until recently, the last wedding I'd attended had been as the flower girl. But the further I get from my college graduation, the more high-pitched Facetime calls ("I SAID YES!"), Save the Dates, RSVP cards, links to registries, and even spreadsheets of table arrangements I ...read more
There's something very freeing about throwing on one article of clothing and being able to walk out the door feeling completely pulled-together. This jumpsuit is both tailored and feminine (thanks to the bow) and formal but slightly cheeky (thanks to the peek-a-boo cutout in the ...read more
One thing I didn't expect in my own wedding was how much I'd relish the entire experience of being a bride. As someone who doesn't love being the center of attention, I downplayed the importance of being a bride in the days leading up to the ceremony - namely, avoiding white ...read more
1. A killer dress you feel fantastic in. 2. Your favorite jewelry (like this understated necklace). 3. A really good clutch—either fun or classic! 4. A subtle bottle to keep hydrated (hey, open bar). 5. Block heels you can dance all night in. 6. An easily accessible pouch to ...read more
In honor of June—and wedding season—we're kicking off a full day of wedding-themed content, from how to look your best when you have nothing to wear to your fifth wedding this summer, to everything you need to bring to a wedding, whether you're the bride or the bridesmaid, ...read more
Friday is our five-year anniversary and more than a few things have changed in the past year: our infant turned into a toddler, our company continued to grow and evolve, and we traveled to two new countries together (Japan and France). Even though we're spending the majority of ...read more
We're going on nearly five years of being married (ten years together) and yet I still love looking back on how fun it was planning our wedding. G and I had a long engagement, which helped me approach most things with a sense of calm enthusiasm, but we certainly had our fair ...read more
When it comes to registry sites, most feel dated with equally stale inventory. There seemed to be a hole in the market for modern brides with cool taste that didn't want to have to choose practicality over personality. When I got married in 2012, I wished there had been a site ...read more
I’ve been to more weddings than I can count—in my late twenties, there were a few summers when I attended one almost every weekend. And while there’s nothing more joyful than celebrating the love between two friends, at a certain point, packing up and shelling out to attend a ...read more
Blushing rose always makes me think of my own wedding. It's the color we chose for the napkins and peonies at our reception, and styled right it can look elevated and beautiful, rather than excessively feminine. When designing the Cupcakes and Cashmere collection, I knew I ...read more
With wedding season in full swing (we just celebrated our 4-year anniversary last week), I thought it would be fun to answer some of the most commonly asked questions I've received over the years. From awkward situations to proper protocol, here's my take on all things ...read more
It's been four years since G and I got married. In that time we bought a house, had a baby, and expanded our business. We like to do something to honor the anniversary each year on the blog, so here's a questionnaire Alina had us each answer without looking at the other's ...read more
Today is our two-year anniversary. It makes me sad how the memories of our wedding become fainter with each year, but what's lacking in clarity from that day is replaced by a truly happy marriage. Geoffrey and I live and work together (he came on as my full-time business ...read more
Since we got married, I've received a lot of questions about our wedding. Everything from how we picked the location (it was in my beloved hometown of Mill Valley), whether we wrote our own vows (yes), to where we registered (Michael C. Fina, Crate & Barrel, and ...read more
With wedding season in full swing, I've put together four ensemble ideas, whether you'll be in the desert, at a woodsy destination, a sprawling vineyard, or a city celebration. A desert (or beachside) wedding should be filled with bright pieces that mimic the shades of sunset. ...read more
A few months back, I shared a sneak peek of our wedding video that Brian sent over. I thought it was perfect - it captured the day so beautifully and left me wanting more. Well, more came in the form of our final video we received this past week. Since it's Mother's Day (and ...read more
{First kiss} Our wedding was the best day of my life. There had never been a time when I had been surrounded by all of my favorite people in one place and it was an honor to share our love and commitment to each other in their presence. Thank you again for all of your kind ...read more
The best decision we made was hiring Paige and Kelly of Bash/Please , event planners that listened to our hopes for the wedding ("a fantastic party that feels like us") and helped make them a reality. It was all planned perfectly (you can see their initial inspiration boards ...read more
After the ceremony, guests moved onto the terrace for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. We hired Delicious Catering and crafted menus that incorporated local and seasonal ingredients. When deciding on the cocktail hour food, we wanted things that were flavorful, unique, and easy ...read more
Early on, we knew we wanted our ceremony to be several things: intimate, brief, and centered around the idea of love (we did get married on a heart-shaped lawn, after all). Geoffrey and I were overjoyed that one of our closest family friends, Peter, agreed to be the officiant. ...read more
I've been so touched by all of the interest in our wedding and I'm thrilled to share some of the moments that made up our special day. I'll be covering a different aspect of the wedding each day this week (as well as providing links to the vendors we hired), starting with: our ...read more
When I was in New York this past February, I had the pleasure of working with Est?e Lauder's creative make-up director, Tom Pecheux, on my bridal beauty look. It was such a fun day - we visited Gabriella Bridal, the salon where I bought my wedding dress, then went back to the ...read more
On February 14th, my fiancé called me to wish me a Happy Valentine's Day (I was still in New York at the time) and then said, "I can't wait to marry you in two months." It was such a sweet moment, and yet somehow I simply couldn't get my head around the fact that there were ...read more
Last week I made one of the biggest wedding-related decisions thus far (I finally picked a dress!), so it seemed like a good time to share a few of the other details. We're working with Paige and Kelly, the amazing duo behind Bash/Please, and they're helping execute our vision ...read more