We are continuously inspired by what we see and read on bridal and wedding photography blogs. Our goal is to present to our readers the fresh inspiration and ideas that we find.

Recently we’ve come across quite an impressive amount of bridesmaids in long, gorgeous dresses. Details like ruffles, detailed bodices or dazzling sashes can help to add personality to perhaps otherwise less-than-inspiring ensembles.

Enjoy the inspiration!

Love, Raya

Photo Credits: 1 Gia Canali Photography w/ dresses by Jenny Yoo via *** 2 Clayton Austin w/ dresses by Isadora Clothing via *** 3 Jen Lauren Grant 4 Michele M. Waite via *** 5 Michael & Anna Costa Photographers Ltd. w/ dresses by Amsale via *** 6 Paper + Lace Photography 7 Image by Artisan Events, Inc. via ***

How about paying well-desserved attention to the other star of your wedding: the cake!

Your wedding cake is symbolic, it’s gorgeous and it tastes delicious. Treat it like the star it is by prettying up its space on its own table with candles and/or flowers. Once your guests take a peek (and once you peek at your wedding photos) you’ll be thankful you did.

Love, Raya

Photo Credits: 1 Frenzel Photographers w/ cake by Sweet and Saucy Shoppe via *** / 2   cake by/via Cake Studio Cafe / 3 Daniela Picoral / 4 Corbin Gurkin w/ cake by Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal via *** / 5 JayHsiang Photography.

Though the colors red, white and blue together are the quintessential patriotic combination, they’re not usually realistic or common for a wedding. So instead of photos combining the three colors in cakes, clothing, etc. in this post we’re taking a different approach.

Here’s to a continued fabulous Fourth of July weekend!

Kisses, Raya

Top: Butterfly Floral & Event Design & Gavin Wade Photographers Left to right: Punch & Sara Gray Photography via *** : Becky Hill Weddings : The Nichols via ***

Top: Lane Dittoe Left to right: Christian Oth Studio via *** : Jennifer Eileen : Kat Braman Photography

Top: Audrey Snow Photography Left to right: The Nichols via *** : Sarah Maingot featured on Real Simple : via ***