Nine years ago today, my husband and I exchanged vows on the campus at Santa Clara University, and had our reception at the Silicon Valley Capitol Club in San Jose. The eight bridesmaids wore ice blue gowns and held light blue hydrangea bouquets.

Five years after that, Scott surprised me with a vow renewal ceremony, just the two of us and a Hawaiian minister on poipu beach on Kauai. Our reception was a sunset dinner for two at the Beach House . I had a tuberose and gardenia bouquet, and Scott wore maile.

For our ten year anniversary, exactly one year from today, we are going to plan a celebration of “Loving Out Loud”. And once again, I am a bride-to-be! Stay tuned for more details, as the planning begins!

For the bride who loves a stylish vintage piece on her wedding day, the House of Lavande has become a vintage jewelry powerhouse, providing signed and unsigned pieces from the turn of the century until the recent past. A few of their many lovely items to adore…

What sweet words for a new couple to have in their home! This print can be customized with a couple’s names and wedding date. Perfect wedding gift for a couple married on a beach or a boat, so romantic! Offered on Etsy by FreyaArt for $80.00.

If I could pick a decor era to be obsessed with, it would always be the roaring 20’s. This beautiful wedding, shot by Josh Golemen, and discovered on the lovely wedding blog, 100 Layer Cake, brings our 1920’s dreams to life. Enjoy!