Spotlight wedding: Chriselle Lim

Today's spotlight wedding is yet another social media/ YouTube star.
Chriselle Lim had a gorgeous outdoor wedding at Greystone Manison
located in Beverly Hills, CA.

Her stunning four tier wedding cake stood beside gold decorated 

cake pops and french macaroons for a gorgeous display.

If you followed her wedding series, you'd know that her wedding dress was
custom made. Gorgeous sweetheart neckline with lace details and no back, it is
one of my favorite wedding dresses!



She also posted a video of the big day on her channel. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heGI0qlBIXc

Liked her wedding? Comment below!

photos by Jana Williams 

Wedding Dress Wednesday

Since its Wedding Dress Wednesday I will showcase a beautiful wedding dress that will hopefully inspire all you blushing brides to be. 

In the picture above, Dorothy wears a gorgeous lace mermaid dress by J'Aton Couture.

Comment below what you think!

Trending Tuesday: Strobing

One trend that you Bridal Beauties might have heard about is Strobing. Contrary to it's sister, contouring, Strobing works with the high points of your face to define it instead of the shadows and contours. If you love a glowy look, you might want to try this trend for your big day! There are multiple tutorials on YouTube but here is a picture below.

One of my favorite highlighters is the Tarte Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette $42


Comment below if you would try Strobing for your big day!

Ulyana Aster

There's a hair stylist located in Australia that I've been dying to

share with you guys. 

Ulyana Aster specializes in Bridal and special event hairstyles. She also features her 

own line of gorgeous hair accessories. 

Her romantic hairstyles varies from extravagant up-dos to laid back curls. Although 

Ulyana Aster based Australia she has video tutorials of how to do her hairsytles on 

her website at Ulyanaaster.com

Obsessed with these hairstyles? Comment below!

Follow on Pinterest for more inspo!

photos from Instagram @ ulyana.aster

Creative Escort Cards

Today I've narrowed down my top 5 favorite escort card ideas. These are absolutely gorgeous and creative. It was hard to narrow it down because they're are so many options but check out our Pinterest for more escort card inspo!

1. Sea glass escort cards are perfect for a beachy summer wedding!

2. These clear glass hexagon ornaments with gold writing would

 fit almost any ceremony and they're so adorable! 

3. Mini cactus and succulent escort cards, they double as an escort

 card and a wedding favor all in one! I'm obsessed. 

4. These Glass Bottle escort cards topped with a mixed array of

flowers are so creative.

5. Last but not least, these gorgeous Geode escort cards will make your 

wedding stand out from the rest. 

Comment below which one is your favorite!

Follow us on Pinterest to see which escort cards didn't make it into my top 5 list!

Spotlight Wedding

One gorgeous wedding I have to mention is YouTuber Aspyn Ovard's wedding. Held last year in the beautiful state of Utah, Aspyn and her long term boyfriend Parker Ferris had a October wedding. Although it's summer, her wedding was just too beautiful I had to share. 

They had an outdoor ceremony and reception filled with cute bohemian details that included a dream catcher at their alter. 

Aspyn's dress is the Penelope Gown from BHLN retailing at $970 which she paired with a flower crown. 

Even though her viewers couldn't be there, they could watch Aspyn's dreamy boho wedding on her YouTube channel. 

Want to check it out? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4QNHFK2hcs

photos by Tyson French

Bridal Beauty Pick of the Day

Today's beauty essential for any busy bride is Setting Spray!

Setting / Finishing sprays work to keep your makeup in place throughout the day as well as extending the vibrancy of your makeup. Although there are overwhelming amounts of setting sprays in the market, there are few made especially for brides. Skindinavia's Bridal Finishing spray sells for $29 4oz.

Don't want to break the bank with a setting spray? A drug-store alternative is the NYX Matte setting spray, $8 for 2.02 oz

So whether you're scrambling to get the last details perfect for the big day, or dancing the night away, your makeup will stay flawless!

Thinking of trying this product? Comment below!

The Washingtonian, Jody and Benji

One of our weddings had the honor of being featured in the Washingtonian and we're so excited!

Jody and Benji's wedding was deemed "Pinterest-Perfect" by Caroline Cunningham of the Washingtonian on June 8. The picturesque rustic wedding featured a barn reception and sparkler finale. 

The "All About the Benjamins" sign above the head of the table along with other personalized details made their rustic wedding one to remember. 

Are you guys as obsessed with the adorable simple two layer cake and gold-dipped cake knife and server as we are? Comment below! 

Check out the article: https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/06/08/this-rustic-farm-wedding-in-maryland-is-full-of-pinterest-perfect-ideas/

photos by Angela Newton Roy

Ivy Room in Chicago

If you happen to be living in Chicago, check out the The Ivy Room in Tree Studios, Chicago.

The interior holds up to 200 people for ceremony or reception and consists of standard hardwood floors along with French doors. The French doors surround the room and lead the way to the main attraction. 

Covered top to bottom with Ivy, the courtyard looks like something out of a fairy tale. 

Chicago's very own Garden of Eden holds up to 200 for ceremony and 50 for reception. Located in the center of downtown Chicago, it's city lights could light up your wedding!

(these photos are not our own)


Come check us out on Pinterest

Out West

DC has been pretty depressing lately with all the snow and cold weather...we are dreaming of an escape to somewhere warm, and it might not be where you think! If you're looking for a unique destination wedding location, consider options beyond beaches.

The West, with all its natural wonders and warm weather is the perfect place, especially if you're looking for nature to handle most of the scenery for you. 

From state logo invitations to cactus cakes, it's easy to add themed pieces to your wedding.

 

 

If you love an outdoor ceremony and reception, the view is breathtaking.

 

 

And did we mention sunsets make the most perfect backdrop for pictures?

Loving this look? Check out more inspiration on our Pinterest board here.

Throwback Thurday

Happy Thursday everyone! Today, we're throwing it back to last summer and our industrial chic styled shoot themed around the hymn "Amazing Grace". You can read the write up on the DC wedding blog United with Love here. Below are some photos from the shoot taken by Lisa Boggs Photography.

Friday Five

Welcome to a new feature on the Sweetface blog, the Friday Five! At least twice a month we'll bring you our favorite links from around the wedding world to inspire you. Here are five links we're loving this week:

1) Southern Weddings Office Tour

 2) DIY DC Map Envelope liners

3) Fairytale French Wedding 

4) 15 Ways to Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly

 

 5) Colorful Indian Wedding in Mexico

Trending Tuesday: Off the Shoulder Dresses

What's the buzz on 2015 wedding trends? Off the shoulder gowns, and we're loving this look!

The off the shoulder effect creates an instant elegance

Off the shoulder sleeves work with a variety of styles, from romantic to boho to classic 

In order to highlight the gown, pair with statement earrings rather than a necklace

 

For more inspiration, check out our Pinterest page here!