According the New York Times this week, the backyard wedding is decidedly in, though I’m not sure it was ever out. This couple decided to have both — they married in a backyard on a Friday and then had a fun party on Saturday. Jeanette and Justin, a design-minded couple in Los Angeles, had a…
As we head into the last month of summer, I’m a bit dismayed to find myself already a few steps ahead, impatiently tapping my fingers for fall to arrive. I’m thankful for things like this sun-drenched summer wedding, reminders that I should enjoy the present, and soak in every last drop of late season sun….
On my list of “things that make me happy,” seeing a friend and colleague succeed with a new project is right at the top. So many of the amazing writers, designers and crafters we’ve gotten to work with here at D*S have launched awesome projects over the years, and I’m thrilled to share a sneak…
I haven’t posted a wedding in a while, so I was happy to hear from photographer Tyler Branch about a wedding he shot in Joshua Tree. A dear friend of ours is planning a desert wedding so I’ve had visions of dusty romantic vistas on my mind for a while now. This gorgeous ceremony and…
It’s been a busy and exciting week here at D*S, and the best has most definitely been saved for last because tomorrow, Kate Pruitt flies into town! She’s joining Amy and I in the office for two weeks while we work on tons of DIY projects for the site, as well as some other fun…
We don’t post a ton of weddings, but this small one on Bainbridge Island stood out for me. I always get excited to see a submission from One Love Photo because I know the images will be wonderful. Heather and Jon use classic film and retro cameras to produce the best vintage style photography I’ve…
I love seeing how gig posters and that style of artwork have trickled down into everything from packaging to personalized wedding invites. Erin Jang created these invitations for a blues-rock-loving couple that got married in the South this summer. The couple and their family traveled from Toronto to Clarksdale, Mississippi, so they wanted the invitations…
P+C tie the knot (in paris) from Peter in Motion on Vimeo. The San Francisco City Hall elopement video we ran last year has remained a favorite of mine. I’ll never forget genuinely crying when I watched a couple that I didn’t even know exchange vows (with their voices removed, just music and images) and…
They say rain is a sign of good luck on your wedding day, so this couple picked the perfect place to make sure that happened. Joe and Naomi recently got married in Portland, Oregon, and decided to hit up their favorite spots around town on the big day. After their ceremony at the courthouse, they…
Whether you’re engaged, married or happily enjoying single life, I think weddings can be a fantastic source of entertaining ideas. No rings are required to enjoy a great table design or beautiful food displays, so I love getting to share wedding shoots when they’ve got color schemes and decor that could span a wide range…
When I saw this wedding invitation project from designer Kelli Anderson, the first thing I thought was, “Awesomesauce.” Despite weaning myself off of TV and celebrity gossip (which I’ve done pretty well, if I do say so myself), I can’t shake some of my favorite character-driven dialogue that’s always in my head. Top of the…
This has been a week of such happiness, good news and exciting new things that I couldn’t resist ending with another happy day: the wedding of two designers in California. Danni and Nick met at The Art Institute; he was studying game design, and she was focusing on graphic design. After meeting at a friend’s…
Whew! NYC survived another snowstorm, so I think it’s time to kick back and settle into a snowy weekend. AC and I are pounding the pavement tomorrow looking for new apartments (fingers crossed!), so I’ve been busy selling things and gathering ideas for a fresh start in a new space. I can’t wait to start…
What better way to spend New Year’s than with your closest friends, ringing in 2011 with a killer party? Together with Ashley Meaders and Our Labor of Love photography, we put together an inspiration shoot using easy DIY…We put together an inspiration shoot using easy DIY ideas and simple concepts based on the gorgeous New…
With the wealth of beautiful weddings shared online, one can easily forget how private, personal and special that moment is. We’re allowed to poke through the couple’s pictures, comment on the most intimate details of the day and feel as if we were actually guests at the ceremony. Despite all of this apparent access to…
I love a good short video, especially when there’s a happy ending. This wedding video is a fun, festive and unique way to document a special day and I love the playfulness of it. Bonnie and Rhys were married at Margaret River in Western Australia and worked with photographers Sophia Bayly and Simon Moore to…
One of the best things about working on Design*Sponge is getting to meet people early in their careers and then watching them go through milestones online. I’ve enjoyed seeing some of my favorite artists start their businesses, fall in love, get married and have children. Today I’m thrilled to present a sneak peek at the…
When AC and I got married last year, one of my favorite things about the big day was seeing our handkerchief invitations worn by guests as pocket squares. When I saw these beautiful handkerchief invites for the wedding of Youngna and Jacob, I was hooked. As much as I love paper, there’s something about using…
After last night’s tornado drama in Brooklyn (Those ripped up tree images are 4 blocks from our apartment!) I’m ready to end the week on a happy note- especially one involving food. Ginger Pierce and Preston Madson are executive chefs at an amazing restaurant called Freeman’s in New York City (They’re in the midst of…
my favorite way to end each week is with some sort of little takeaway for the weekend. whether it’s a recipe, a diy project or just a nice idea, i always like heading into saturday with a smile. so i thought this beautiful wedding from eric and cathleen would be the perfect way to end…
