Tag: Sean Taylor Photography

creative party ideas & spiked hot chocolate

November can feel a tiny bit dark and drab, so we’re trying to create a warm & bright vibe this week.

And on that note, how fun are these party ideas from Apartment Therapy?

Whether or not you have a country house, woodsy-chic touches like these trays from Fog Linen and these bark-covered votives feel just right for November. Great inspiration for wedding decorations, too.

And here’s a charmingly retro playlist to warm up your kitchen. 

A little black dress with a twist. And it’s on sale. Where couldn’t you wear this?

And who doesn’t want to drink decadent hot chocolate? And here are 15 ways to spike it, if you’re so inclined.

For a decadent treat that has no calories, we love these fun Benefit holiday tins. Adorable and festive!

In case you’re curious, or really, insanely ambitious: What Beyonce eats.

Not feeling crazy-driven? Just kick back and relax with some sparkly wonders.

And the best-dressed sparkly socialites of the 2013 MOMA Film Benefit. We love art-chic!

So what’s sparking your interest on the internet this weekend?

Featured photo by Sean Taylor Photography.

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ask jeff cooper: How to get great wedding pictures

We’re avid fans of weddings and great photography, and wedding photography is one of the most important, but mysterious parts of planning a wedding.

We attended a wedding this weekend where the photographer looked down on shooting a still life of the bride’s dress and shoes! So it pays to discuss these things in advance, and to have a list of shots that you have your heart set on.

That said, be open and spontaneous. When you find a photographer you love, trust them to cover all the candid moments that make your day special.

One of our favorite shoots is this series by Sean Taylor Photography, where the couple is clearly playful and comfortable. Trust your gut. If you don’t feel uninhibited when you interview your photographer, you won’t feel that way on the day of the wedding.

A great photographer listens, inspires trust, and is a consummate professional. Spend what you can to hire someone really special!

For more ideas, we like this guide from The Knot, with 85 great wedding photo suggestions.

And this one from Celebrity Bride Guide, ‘How to get great wedding photos.“

Featured photo by: Joel Chapman, a Bath, UK wedding photographer, via Moment Junkie.

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We love: Pét-Nat & cool typography

This week it’s all about the novel, the new, the unexpected. We want to see something (and show you something) we’ve never seen before.

So here’s to a weekend filled with adventure and exploration!

Thinking of decorating with typography? Check this out.

Thinking of finding your signature scent? Go here.

Thinking of letting your inner child come out and play? Here’s how to do it fashionably.

Thinking of blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors? Check out these fantasy bathrooms! So dreamy.

Have you had Pét-Nat? It’s French, a bit like Champagne, and as lovers all all things bubbly we need to try it ASAP!

There’s a nice interactive feature in the NY Times on summer drinks. The gin and tonic with grapefruit looks especially refreshing.

Do you always rely on a recipe when cooking? Here’s a self-help cookbook to help you break free.

This is cool. Wouldn’t you love to try it with a family member?

What have you discovered lately?

Featured photo via Sean Taylor Photography.

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Modern Bridesmaid Dresses & Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts

Did you know that September had edged out June for the month with the most weddings? No matter. It’s June and we have love on our minds! Here are some of the sweet, summery, and father-y ideas we loved this week. Have a fabulous Father’s Day Weekend!

We’re about to release our first app! It will let you try on our entire collection of rings virtually! Stay tuned…

The New York Times reporting on modern bridesmaid fashions. We wrote about the subject here.

Wow. We love these unforgettable wedding moments. A great subject to bring up when you meet with photographers! Find many more here.

Quite a few of us here at Jeff Cooper have all-daughter families. We’re loving this list of rules for dads of daughters.

We’re re-imagining all these roles with the actors who didn’t get the part.

How to make a homemade photo booth, by the awesome Joanna Goddard from Cup of Jo.

And from Haier, the greatest last minute Father’s Day gifts. A kegerator or a wine cellar. You’re welcome, Dad!

The magical moment in our featured photo via Sean Taylor Photography.

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We Love: mermaid wedding inspiration

Style mag Lucky reports that “mermaid” beauty is all the rage, and we are all about it!

We unveiled our Arielle Engagement Ring a few months ago, which has a decidedly magical-mermaid feel, and we’re loving the trend for weddings. Iridescent colors, siren shapes and under-the-sea inspiration just puts us in the greatest mood!

We wouldn’t necessarily take it so literally, but these pictures are really beautiful.

This mermaid inspired elopement is so perfect!

And we adore this sunset ‘Day After’ shoot from Sean Taylor Photography, with the bride’s wildly sexy mermaid hair.

What do you think of the mermaid trend?

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