Author Archives: Ann {Swoon}
20 Wedding Dresses Under $500
Whether you’re a classic bride, vintage bride, or modern bride, you don’t have to break the bank for a gorgeous wedding dress. There are lots of good options for under $500. Here are my picks of 20 swoon-worthy and affordable … Continue reading
A Sweet Thank You Note
We received this cute thanking note in our mailbox yesterday from one of our photographers, Elizabeth Ray, and it put a huge smile on our face . I just had to share! Thank you to everyone who sends us wonderful … Continue reading
Falling for Feathers
Cuz I just can’t get enough, here’s installment #2 of feather wedding decor. Ugh, feathers are so damn dreamy. I now want to hang feathers on my bedroom ceiling! Photo credits: Dipped dye feather DIY tutorial from Design Sponge … Continue reading
Hello, My Feathered Friend
Feather and flower dress from Zita Elze Feather flower via The Green Dandelion Feather fascinator from Emilliner Bohemian dress & feather necklace from KTJean Speckled Feather invitations from One Handspun Day Hand stamped dove feather from The Lonely Heart … Continue reading
DIY Round Up: Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint is an easy way to add elements of black into a wedding color scheme or a little personal, DIY touch. Get creative with these 9 chalkboard paint projects! Chalkboard paint table number/vase from BHLDN Painted table mat via … Continue reading
Aisle Style: Stripe Bridesmaid Dresses
{photo credit: Kate Osborne} I loooove stripes, thick ones, thin ones, colorful ones, asymmetrical ones, you name it, I love it. I think half of my closet has stripes of some sort. So when I came across this super cute … Continue reading
Wedding Inspiration: Neon Glam
{Neon pink pouf from Ban.do, via Max Wanger; neon wedding decor via Brooklyn Bride; Miroslava Duma in a neon Jason Wu dress via Nesha Loves Style; neon spray painted silverware via Ritzy Bee} Neon colors are coming in full swing … Continue reading
Thank You for Pinning Swoon & Love Olio!
Seriously, you guys have made my day. Nay, my entire week. It was starting to go down hill until I saw this…pages and pages of pins of Love Olio and Swoon . Ok, so confession: this week has been … Continue reading
2012 Bridal Trends
Guess who’s coming to Swoon for a lovely update on 2012 bridal trends? It’s none other than bridal industry expert, David’s Bridal! I will be wearing a David’s Bridal bridesmaid dress to my sister-in-law’s wedding next month, so I am … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day!
{Funny V-day card from the ever witty Wit & Whistle} Hey there sweeties, I hope you’re all having romantic Valentine’s Day plans today. Noel & I will be having an extra “foncy” dinner consisting of pepper salami, a variety of … Continue reading



