Last week I pulled together a few images of dreamy, ethereal baby’s breath to prove that this flower, while low in cost, can be high in style when celebrated for its simple beauty (ie, not as cheap filler).

Then as if on cue, I see a tweet from @prettychicky about this gorgeous Stephanie Williams winter wedding that features…what else…BABY’S BREATH! As if you needed any more convincing on baby’s breath’s prettifying power.

Check out the full wedding here including a seriously gorgeous gardenia and ostrich feather bouquet.  Loving everything about this wedding.

This image from the fab-u-lous Agnes Lopez for the latest issue of Jacksonville Magazine’s BRIDE makes me long for Spring somethin’ bad.  Is it the Easter egg colored balloons?  Or that too-perfect Lela Rose bridesmaid dress in that happy yellow?  Maybe all of the above?

*sigh*…3 inches of snow predicted for Raleigh today.  I’m so over it.

See more from this fun shoot over at Style Me Pretty including the CUTEST honey bear cake.

Baby’s breath.  The mere mention of those two words is enough to send you running with images of sad little grocery store bouquets in mind.  But I will never see these unassuming little flowers in quite the same way after pulling this post together. 

The trick:  use them in mass and solo.  Adding other flowers to the mix immediately downgrades them to “filler” status.  Using them alone keeps them the unabashed star of the show.  I love the idea of using mounds and mounds of them in a Winter wedding, all billowy and ethereal.  But these images prove they are equally gorgeous at a Spring affair. 

Look for it under its more “official” flower name of gypsophia (and bonus, it comes in other colors, though white is still my favorite).  Best of all, you can achieve a really lush, over the top look without killing your budget.  20 bunches are less than $200 and each bunch consists of 6-9 stems, more than enough for a beautiful, full bouquet. 

{Photo credits: Top row: Leigh Miller Photography, Second row: Christine Chang Photography via Style Unveiled, Third row: Stephen Karlisch Photography, Cinderella Project, Fourth row: Justine Ungaro, Fifth & Sixth rows: Leigh Miller Photography}

I received these great images from Whitney Elizabeth recently that I thought would be perfectly fitting for anyone out there planning a fall affair.  Gina + Joe were married at the Beaver Dam Historic House in the shade of some beautiful old magnolias.  The Davidson area, and particularly the Beaver Damn house and the property it sits on, is just perfect if you’re looking to channel some old world rustic charm and nostalgia on your big day.

I particularly love the use of bright colors to add a jolt to the otherwise very fall inspired affair.  Artistry Florals did a great job incorporating the colors into the rustic setting.  But for my favorite element of the day, check out this ADORABLE carved pumpkin display with a very familiar and cute saying!

How cute?!?!  I love it.  Congrats to Gina and Joe on what was clearly a gorgeous day to always be remembered.  And thank you Whitney for thinking of White Thread!

Yesterday I was at Sam’s Club stocking up on dog food for Daisy when I spotted the most adorable, flower girl appropriate dresses.  AT SAM’S CLUB!!  Are they some decadent silk dupioni variety?  Well of course not.  But for a really cute dress that a little girl is going to wear on one day and then promptly grow out of, I think they are fantastic.

I love the Neapolitan pink/brown number and the fun pink and green plaid would be perfect for a spring garden affair.   AND THE PRICE!!! I mean seriously, how are you going to beat $18.98 for a flower girl dress?  So if you’re still in search of a cute flower girl dress that won’t break the bank, get thee to your local Sam’s Club pronto!