Inspired by Memorial Day

Have a wonderful holiday weekend, everyone! I hope your days are filled with backyard bbq's, hot dogs, macaroni salad, fireworks, watermelon dripping down your arms, feet-in-the-grass and fun with sparklers. I'll leave you with a Memoral Day-inspired board that encompasses how I see this wonderful holiday translating to wedding day fun. Enjoy!





First row (left to right): Star Medallions from Martha Stewart; Sparklers Blog; Baskets of Berries Cake from Martha Stewart Weddings
Second row (left to right): Blue bridesmaids from Emerald Engagements; Raspberry smores from Real Simple; Red wedding shoes
Third Row (left to right): Red and khaki gable boxes; Groomsmen from Style Me Pretty; Cherry pie from Martha Stewart

Whatcha thinkin'?

I've contemplated using Formspring on The Owl, and I'm just so uncertain. Do people want my opinion on things? Do they really give a hoot? At the same time, I think Formspring is a great way for us bloggers to interact with each other and our amazing readers, so I will leave it up to a poll.

Would you like to have a Formspring option on The Elegant Owl?

Real Virginia Wedding: Abby and Ed

Hello, hello beautifuls! Virginia is for lovers, and we have such a lovely spring Virginia wedding for you today. Photographed by Echard Wheeler Photography, Abby and Ed's wedding was absolutely gorgeous. I'm smitten with Abby's bouquet, and together, they make an adorable couple. Let's all take a look at Abby and Ed!





















































So many thank yous to Echard at Echard Wheeler Photography for sharing this wedding story with us today. His blog is a definite must for inspiration, so be sure to pay it a visit. Abby and Ed - what a wonderful wedding day you had! I'm wishing you so many years of happy memories together.

Real Wedding: Andrea and Harrison

It's absolutely wonderful to be able to follow a couple through their journey together as they become husband and wife, and with Andrea and Harrison, I was able to do just that through the eyes of Hooman at Vesic Photography. A while back, I was so happy to share Andrea and Harrison's e-session from historic Old Salem, North Carolina. This Spring, they were married, and their wedding was just as lovely as their amazing e-session. Let's all give Owl hugs to Andrea and Harrison!

















































Thank you so much to Hooman for sharing these photos with us today! Vesic Photography's blog is full of great inspiration, so be sure to pay it a visit. Andrea and Harrison, I'm so happy I was able to follow you both from your e-session to your wedding day, and I'm wishing you so many years of happy memories together.