Vera Wang rocks not only because she creates dreamy wedding gowns that every girl dreams of, but because she is in tune with her many fans by creating “Behind the Dress” looks and explanations for her amazing designs.  She just unveiled the “Behind the Dress” details of her newest Fairy Dust gown and the details are spectacular.  We love Vera Wang!

I love the new twist on tiaras that Vera Wang introduces..using flowers and leaves as tiaras creates an ethereal, natural chic to any bride’s look

Love Vera’s explanation on how to piece jewelry with gowns.  What I love most about the jewelry piece she picked is that it is for the bride that cares to make a statement and can be worn to special events after the wedding.

Martha Stewart Weddings is throwing the first ever online wedding expo this weekend!  Register online for free and get ready to join all the festivities that the Martha Stewart team has in store!

So there’s a running joke amongst planners in that we plan every event as if we were planning a wedding, but honestly, how can we not when special holidays are meant to be celebrated with friends, family and decadence?  We are about two weeks away from Thanksgiving and this year, Thanksgiving dinner is at my house and I am planning the centerpieces and decor at every free second that I have!  Here are some fun inspirations from Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes and Gardens that may bring inspiration to you for your Thanksgiving Dinner.  Happy Planning!

I am loving the idea of using fresh fruits and vegetables for centerpieces and place cards.  The natural colors and feel are not only festive, you get extra kuddos for being green.

Love the array of pumpkins, gourds and vegetables sharing the same color palette

I love these napkin ideas in that they are pretty on the eye and so simple to do.  This year, I’m thinking linen napkins with a nice satin bow.  Understated beauty is always in fashion!

These inspirations for a Thanksgiving setting inspired by Napa Valley are beautiful.

Kids should have fun too at these family functions.  We do not have any young children in our family yet, but I think if we did, this idea for a Kids Table would be a huge hit!

Happy Thanksgiving planning!

I love the Furious Photographers in that they are seriously furious in bringing an edgy outlook to the photos that they take.  This Airforce Engagement shoot was shot during the summer with a couple vacationing from Germany and the photos are absolutely stunning.  Not only could this real couple pass as fashion models for a magazine, they brought so much natural energy to their shoot for a smashing result.  This is definately an engagement shoot done right and I absolutely love it!

Picking a theme and setting for your engagement should not be a decision taken lightly.  Choose a place or theme that has special meaning for the both of you so that your personality shines through the photos.  Be daring, be over the top and have the time of your life!

Love this shot, if I didn’t know that it was a real couple, I would have thought this was an editorial out of a fashion magazine promoting a modern twist on WWII with stilettos and Ray-Bans.

The beautiful couple sans shades.

I wish you all the love and success in planning for your engagement shoot, may it beautiful and may it be truly a reflection of the both of you.  For more photos from this shoot, click here