A Dreamy Blush and Gold Rustic Wedding by Something Blue Wedding Photography

Marissa and Eugene met in a bar in Hoboken where they both lived at the time. A few days after moving in together, Eugene set up a scavenger hunt in the house with love notes, roses and candles and got down on one knee to propose! They planned their Summer wedding to be held at the gorgeous Stone House at Stirling Ridge.

I had never been to this venue and have always wanted to shoot there so I was super excited! The bridal party got ready at a nearby hotel and then headed to the venue. Their first look was in the back lounge area, where the fence is lined with the cutest assorted hanging mirrors, a perfect backdrop for photos. Eugene was all smiles and couldn’t hug Marissa enough when he first saw her, which was no surprise since she looked breathtaking in her Madison James wedding dress!

We walked around the property and took lots of photos of the couple before the bridal party joined us. The bridesmaids looked stunning in their gold Sorella Vita sequin gowns! The bouquets were gorgeous (I was a bit obsessed), with peonies, roses, hydrangeas, lots of hanging eucalyptus, and were finished off with long satin ribbon (my fave!!!)

The ceremony was held on site in front of a really cool yellow wall, adorned with tons of tea light candles. Once they exchanged vows and rings, Eugene dipped his new bride for their first kiss. And the reception was so pretty! There were gold mercury votive candles, gorgeous floral centerpieces, gold chiavari chairs and a the sweetheart table had a cute Mr & Mrs banner hanging from it. The bridal party blasted the newlyweds with confetti during their grand entrance right before the couple shared their first dance to “From the Ground Up” by country duo Dan & Shay. The night ended with Marissa and Eugene outside by the fire pit for some sparkler exit photos with their friends. nd the new husband and wife headed off to their honeymoon in Barcelona and Italy #labuzinlove

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Something Blue Wedding Photography | Photography
Stone House at Sterling Ridge | Ceremony + Reception Venue
Badgley Mischka | Bridal Shoes
Gems & Stems | Floral Design
Madison James | Wedding Dress
Montclair Studio | Videography
Nadri | Bridal Jewelry
Palermo's Bakery | Wedding Cake
Perfect Bridals by Christina | Makeup Artist
Sorella Vita | Bridesmaid Dresses
Sound Explosion Event Group | DJ

A Pre-Planned Bridal Shower

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Planning a bridal shower isn't always easy, especially if you've never planned one before.

What should the bridal shower invitations say?

What bridal shower games are we supposed to play?

What kind of gifts are given at a bridal shower?

What kind of food should be served at a bridal shower?

...and the list goes on.

For your lucky Maid of Honor, family member or friend who has the honor of hosting the Bridal Shower, it can definitely be an overwhelming task. Of course she wants it to be absolutely perfect but she just doesn't know where to begin!

So much research to do, so little time, and with a limited budget and resources, the planning part doesn't always turn out to be as fun as it should (and could) be.

Of course you will love your shower and appreciate all of her hard work no matter what kind of shower she hosts but I'm making it nice and easy on you.

I've partnered with Wedding Paper Divas and the BRIDES Influencer Network to plan the perfect bridal shower. All you have to do is click "order" and I've done all of the planning for you - from invitations to games to the thank you notes, it's all here and ready to go!

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Bridal Shower Invitations

These gold foil bridal shower invitations from Wedding Paper Divas are simple, classic and are perfect for any bride-to-be! Add a personalized sticker for the most beautiful special touch!

Bridal Shower Drinks

Whether you’re going with classy champagne, punch, soda or cocktails, these personalized cocktail napkins and coasters are the perfect addition.

The Guest Book

We love this fun little bridal shower guest book alternative, giving advice to the bride! Punch a hole in the top corner of each, attach them all to a key ring and she’s got the perfect little keepsake book from this special afternoon with her closest family and friends!

Bridal Shower Food

You can choose from a full coursed meal, appetizers, or just a couple of snacks. And no matter which route you take, these gorgeous Menu Cards will dress up each place setting to perfection!

Bridal Shower Games

These two bridal shower games - Bridal Shower Bingo and What’s In Your Purse - are the perfect addition to your afternoon. They are simple, short and sweet to bring just the right amount of fun without going overboard.

Bridal Shower Favors

Favors are always a fun little addition to the bridal shower. You can make homemade cookies, give personalized compact mirrors or even a little box of chocolates. Add these personalized tags to each and you’re good to go!

Thank You Notes

And last but definitely not least, thank you notes! Because you’ll be getting lots of amazing gifts at your bridal shower, be sure to thank everyone with a hand written note. And especially, the wonderful woman who put it all together!

33 Rose Gold Jewelry Pieces We're Totally Crushing On

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Rose gold bridal jewelry makes us swoon every single time. And I cannot believe we have never written a piece on rose gold accessories before! So today we're featuring 33 rose gold jewelry pieces that we're totally crushing on and hopefully something will catch your eye to help bring a smile to your Monday morning face. We've got rose gold engagement rings, rose gold bridal bracelets, rose gold earrings, rose gold necklaces, rose gold hair accessories...rose gold everything bridal! And if you're more of a silver and gold kind of gal, no need o fret. Lots of these piece have metal options to choose from so there's definitely something in here for everyone!

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