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sneak peek - spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings

Excited after receiving the new spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings of all the fabulous things inside! The issue will be on news stands this coming Monday...

 

{Cover photo credit: Emily Nathan/Martha Stewart Weddings Spring 2010}

Among the gorgeous real weddings and always clever ideas...the issue focuses on a "pink plus" color palette paired with three great colors, each complimenting the a blush hue in different ways..we love it with copper, navy and dove gray {our personal favorite combo}...

 

 

{Photo credits: Johnny Miller/Martha Stewart Weddings Spring 2010}

Be sure to follow The Bride's Guide Blog for more upcoming features on fabulous pink color palettes...enjoy the new issue!

pretty pennants

Working on a fun little birthday party and reminded of how pennants make us smile...simple and easy decor that brightens up any space...inside or outside...

 

 

 

 

 

{Photo credits: 1+7 OnceWed 2+6 Martha Stewart Weddings 3 Sweet Paul 4 Wedding Style Guide 5 Country Living}

vintage wednesdays

There is something so pleasing about old books...maybe it's just a bit of nostalgia in this modern world but we love how they enhance the look of decor in home or at a wedding...

 

 

 

{Photo credits: 1 Martha Stewart Weddings 2 Kate Headley 3 Once Wed 4 Country Living 5 Katie Stoops}

bites of inspiration

When creating something beautiful and unique for a wedding client, a designer must start with bits of inspiration...be it a piece of lace...or even a favorite piece of candy, it's important to collect an assortment of items along with magazine/blog tear sheets when you are thinking of ideas. Love these vignettes of inspiration that contribute to a cake's creation...

 

 

 

 

 

{Photo credits: 1+3+5 Johnny Miller for Martha Stewart Wedding Cakes 2+4+6 Martha Stewart Weddings}

urban wed event

Be sure to check out the Urban Wed Event that Brooklyn Bride is putting on March 23 + March 24 in NYC...a great line up in a place where you can spend time chatting with great vendors!

happy bee day (to you)

**Thanks everyone who entered + for your lovely words...Megan A. was our winner...congrats Megan!**

We can't believe today is our blog's 2nd birthday! To thank all of you readers from the bottom of our hearts we are having a little contest. One winner drawn at random this Thursday, February 25 will receive a $50 gift card to J. Crew and a set of personalized letterpress notecards from Simplesong Design. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us why you love reading Ritzy Bee. One entry per email address please.

seaglass + velvet

Thank you to all of you for a week of encouragement! We're on travel today working on a project...hope you enjoy this Snippet & Ink board "seaglass + velvet"...full of tranquil colors and lovely little details. See you back here Monday with more big news we think you'll love...

the hive at 1511

So excited to share Ritzy Bee Events will have a new home in just a few weeks! The Hive at 1511 is the new studio office space and home to Ritzy Bee, Kate Headley Photography and Simplesong Design.

The Hive at 1511 will also feature creative workshops launching in the Spring...so stay tuned to our website, blog and Twitter for details and to follow our launch! 

vintage wednesdays

We were so touched by this idea and it's absolutely perfect for a Vintage Wednesday post! Meredith from & unlimited photography sent us these pictures she took at a wedding where a bride displayed the dresses and wedding portraits of her mother, grandmother and great grandmother...so touching!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

meet kelly

Although we are just two months into 2010...it's been a year of big change {the really good kind!} for Ritzy Bee Events. We're excited to announce we are adding to the team an amazing talent that we feel so lucky about...meet Kelly Seizert...

 

...and it's only appropriate to show Kelly on her own wedding day looking beautiful + timeless! With an extensive background in event style and production...she is one of the sweetest people we know. Kelly will also be contributing here on the blog and on Twitter...we are SO thankful to have her!

{Photo credit: Adam Barnes}