Describe your blog in five words or less: aspirational, informative, entertaining and celebrity Aside from blogging, what do you do? I founded and run The Bridal Bar in Los Angeles and I head up new projects and divisions for Bridal Bar corporate. How does your day begin? How does it end? My day begins on my email and ends on my email (with lots of email and real human interaction in between). What are five objects that you keep on your desk? My calendar, nuts (almonds or macadamia preferably), thin sharpies in pink colors, tons of to do lists written... Continue reading

Today we're talking to Nole from Oh So Beautiful Paper! photo by Jenna Cole of Jenna Cole Photography Describe your blog in five words or less...A celebration of all things paper (I know that's technically six words, but two of those words are really small!) Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I actually quit my full-time job back in July (yay!) so I'm now a full-time blog editor and loving every minute of it. Believe it or not, my previous career was in foreign policy! I spent over seven years working at... Continue reading

B-List member Kelly Oshiro of Kelly Oshiro Design will be participating in a panel discussion at The Couture Bridal Workshop on Thursday, September 9th. The event is hosted by wedding dress designer Alina Pizzano, and several other talented wedding industry members will be included in the panel of speakers. The discussion will be followed by Q & A and the opportunity to work one on one with the experts. There will also be a raffle where one lucky bride will win over a $1000 in prizes. Seating is limited so RSVP early!
 Location: 235 East Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA RSVP... Continue reading

Describe your blog in five words or less...“Chic & Stylish Inspiration for the Busy City Bride.” Hmm, that’s more than five words. But it is Merci’s tagline. Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. Believe it or not, the blog is only one half of my business. Merci New York is also a styling house for the city bride. From full-scale event design and fashion styling to small yet important details, such as chic guest gifts and bespoke paper goods, Merci New York works hand in hand with brides, event planners and photographers... Continue reading

Today we're talking to Dana from The Broke Ass Bride... Describe your blog in five words or less... bad-ass inspiration for broke-ass brides & beyond! Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I recently quit my day job (woot woot) so I'm now a full-time blogger! Hunter and I are also an actors and screenwriters, and do freelance social media consulting on the side. I guess you could say I'm a broke-ass of many trades, which is perfect because I love variety! How does your day begin? How does it end? It varies... Continue reading

Today we're talking to Jessica from The Budget Savvy Bride... Describe your blog in five words or less... Realistic inspiration for any budget Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I’m a graphic designer and I own my own company, JessLehry Designs, where I specialize in wedding related design such as invitations, save-the-dates, and other fun stationery pieces. I do corporate work, advertising and other design work as well. How does your day begin? How does it end? I am a freelancer so this is kind of different depending on what I’ve got... Continue reading

Without further ado, next up in Our Meet the Bloggers series is the charming Cyd from The Sweetest Occasion... Describe your blog in five words or less... Stylish inspiration for weddings, events and celebrations. Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. By day I work at Bella Figura and Smock where I do marketing and public relations. My job entails a lot of writing, a lot of talking with friends in the stationery world, coordinating advertising, blogging, and heading up all of our social media outreach. It's a whole heck of a lot... Continue reading

Today we're talking to Maddy from The Inspired Bride... Describe your blog in five words or less...Design blog meets wedding blog. Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I am the co-editor in chief of Nonpareil Magazine. My full time position is as a graphic designer and art director (I'm essentially the Jay Manuel of a photo shoot, except I work on the concepts and overall style in addition to the directing the set). How does your day begin? How does it end? I wake up at 7am for the full time job... Continue reading

Today we're talking with Christy from What Junebug Loves... Describe your blog in five words or less...Stylish, encouraging, inspirational, informative, gorgeous! Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. After many years as a wedding photographer, running Junebug has become a full time job and it’s all I do now professionally (and many in my life would argue, personally too)! Besides writing our blog What Junebug Loves, I’m deeply involved in all aspects of running Junebug alongside my partners Blair and Kim, though as we grow and grow we’re each focusing more on the... Continue reading

Today we're talking to the girls from 100 Layer Cake... Describe your blog in five words or less...beautiful, crafty, inspired, approachable, fun Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible.1 new mommy + interactive designer, 1 interactive and branding designer, 1 wedding designer How does your day begin? How does it end? Amanda: Begins with a morning chat over a cup of coffee (made by my coffee-contraption-geek boyfriend) and checking over the blog post for the day, sifting through and prioritizing emails, and a quick workout. Ends with a good home-cooked meal and relaxing... Continue reading

This week we're talking to Courtney from the merriment blog... Describe your blog in five words or less...a new take on tradition Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I'm an event planner in Richmond, Virginia. How does your day begin? How does it end? Every day is different when you're an event planner, which is why I love it so much. I usually start my day around 8 AM, and it's totally normal for me to work late into the night...event planning is fun, but it's hard work and it's serious business!... Continue reading

Today we're talking to Darci from With This Ring... Describe your blog in five words or less... Unique and beautiful wedding inspirations Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. My day job is in research, at an executive search firm in the city. I also do some album design work for a local wedding photographer and I am on the founding board of the Chicago Wish Upon a Wedding Chapter. And somewhere in there I try to squeeze in some time with my husband! How does your day begin? How does it end?... Continue reading

Today we're talking to Jen from Green Wedding Shoes. Jen recently redesigned her blog. Be sure to check it out! Describe your blog in five words or less... Southern Cali inspired style + design for your wedding Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. For my day job, I work as a Creative Director for an Advertising Company. How does your day begin? How does it end? My day begins with a trip to the gym with my husband. Being healthy and active is super important to us. This also lets me clear... Continue reading

This week we're talking to the ever fabulous Janie from The Bride's Cafe! Describe your blog in five words or less... Edgy, Sophisticated, Romantic Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I am the owner and lead designer of Janie Medley Flora, and I also work full-time as an Education Assistant at the Virginia Society of CPAs. How does your day begin? How does it end? Monday – Friday, my day begins at 5:30 am. I get up and check emails and try to answer as many as I can within 30 minutes.... Continue reading

We're getting so excited for our meet up next weekend in D.C., and hope you've enjoyed reading our Meet The Bloggers series as much as we've enjoyed putting it together! This week we're talking to Janice from The Bridal Wishlist... Describe your blog in five words or less...modern, fun, fresh, pretty, informative Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I manage a creative services/publications department for the House (the US House). How does your day begin? How does it end? It begins with checking/answering a ton of emails and ends with checking/answering a... Continue reading

We're continuing our meet the bloggers series today with an interview from Amanda at Ruffled... Describe your blog in five words or less... Vintage settings for modern weddings. Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I am a full time blogger living my dream. Love every minute of it. How does your day begin? How does it end? It starts responding to emails and it ends responding to emails! Before the day begins I take a quick look at my inbox to see if there's anything that needs my urgent attention, then I... Continue reading

This week we're talking to Kelly from Santa Barbara Chic... Describe your blog in five words or less...chic, inspirational, pretty, design-focused, shoe-obsessed Aside from blogging, what do you do? Be as general or specific as possible. I design and plan weddings. How does your day begin? How does it end? I start every morning by writing my blog post and having a large cup of tea. My day ends with writing the to do list for the following day and checking email one last time. What are 5 objects that you keep on your desk? Macbook, flowers, red swingline, loads... Continue reading