Martha Stewart Beignets

2010 has been a great year! Just hold on to your seats because we have even bigger plans for 2011! Prepare for some serious eye candy, new downloads and the most creative and easy wedding do-it-yourself projects around town. Thank you for hanging out with us and we look forward to having a whooping 2011 with you. Kiss kiss hug hug!

PS- amy whipped a quick batch of beignets and mini milk shakes as a treat for you via a Martha Stewart recipe. Click here see the entire recipe.

Sweet Treats + Holiday Love

Happy Holidays! We have something really exciting brewing that is going to knock your socks off. In the meantime enjoy this week’s Sweet Treats!

1. Claire La Faye’s gowns have been known to be spotted on the red carpet. Hooray for us she just came out with an affordable label available on Etsy. You are going to love her dresses a lot!

2. The Minerva Headband is gorgeous… right? This headband looks as if it has emerged from the sea, worn of the crowns of mermaids. Designed by Early Spring Studio!

3. Make these for the holidays. Mango Pudding Mouse with milk chantilly. Find the recipe here.

4. These are some cute cupcakes from Baked.

Do It Yourself Cookie Coffee Warmers

Do It Yourself, or DIY, wedding projects allow you to create your own personalized favors and touches that can be applied in any way you can imagine on your special day, for a shower, a party or whenever. All you need are some basic items and a little creativity.

When it’s time for coffee and dessert, keep guests happy with hot coffee and these Do It Yourself Cookie Coffee Warmers! Cookies such as these sweet amaretto-scented Belgian Waffle sandwiches can be placed atop each cup of hot coffee to ensure that while guests dance the night away, they’ll have a hot cup of coffee along with a tasty treat awaiting them at their table. Don’t miss other do-it-yourself wedding projects here.

A special thanks to our North Carolina photographers Hilton Pittman Photography for this crafty DIY! To see all of their crafty do-it-yourself wedding projects click here.

Country Engagement By Aaron Shintaku

Kris and Bud incorporated so many awesome details from their relationship into their shoot. Kris made some cross a super cute stitch. Kris also included her grandmother’s old antique Bible and Grandfather’s blanket. They are huge music lovers, so they brought all their favorite records and Bud brought his banjo. We can already tell this wedding is going to be awesome. This Orange County wedding engagement was captured by Aaron Shintaku.

There are so many fabulous photos to view, click here to see the full gallery.

Photography: Aaron Shintaku