{source} sometimes life gives you a teeny tiny reminder right when you need it. this week's happy list - here goes: 1. the hall & oates pandora station - this is my ultimate jam station for wedding prep and with the first wedding of the season (and rehearsal dinner!) coming up this weekend, my speakers have been blasting michael mcdonald and old school 80s a lot lately :) 2. the entire issue of the latest kinfolk mag - get your hands on it because it will turn your frown upside down in...

{image by stephen hughes // planning, styling + florals by lovely little details} i have a lot of updates going on over here behind the scenes besides wedding planning, y'all. i can say y'all because.. well you'll know very soon. regardless, i've been filling out paperwork for some of these updates and in one of the questionnaires, i was asked "what kind of packages do you offer?" and i stopped and thought for a moment. when LLD first opened its doors in 2010 i had every "package" available...

{heart reef view from our seaplane with hamilton island air} i've been putting off this post for a while because i just have no words for our trip without saying "amazing" "unbelievable" or "insane" a thousand times. so instead i'll share some of my favorite snapsnots from our adventures with some captions and a bit of insight here and there, if that's ok with you. and then you can just email me when you're ready to take a trip to australia and i'll give recommendations galore :) all images...

{image taken with my instagram} this past weekend we decided to book a last minute trip up to one of my favorite places on the planet - st. helena. st. helena is a quaint little town in napa valley filled to the brim with cozy restaurants, boutique wineries, and pretty sights in every direction. it's a treat for all 5 senses and we lucked out with a big ol' house that was available for our last minute request. there were only 4 of us willing to make the trek at such late notice and it was...

i have to tell you - especially after putting all the love and energy i can in to creating wedding bouquets and arrangements - when i see photos from weddings with the bouquet laying on its side on the cake table or near the bride's place setting, it makes me cringe. so today's tip is a quick one: make sure you ask your florist to drop off vases for your bouquet (and your bridesmaids' bouquets) so you can repurpose them for decor throughout the reception! i always provide my brides with...

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{pat laughed hysterically when I walked out of the room with my new shoes but I still think they're pretty awesome} Growing up with the name Jacin {jay-sin} has given me a bit of a complex when it comes to names and being slightly sensitive about people's initial perceptions. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my name and couldn't imagine being anything else, but I'm pretty sure I've said the following statement more than anything else in my life "yeah, it's J-A-C-I-N, not Jason". As if...

{recent arrangement I put together using leftover blooms from a client mockup. no floral foam for this girl, just patience, practice + balance} With wedding season gearing up in full swing, I am 110% "on" these days. My office hours are filled with emails, timelines, layout plans, proposals, floral mockups, crafting, client calls, vendor prep meetings and more emails, and I really have zero time for distraction to get me off the path. iCal has become my best friend to help me stay on task,...

You just got back from your honeymoon and you are feeling happy the planning of your wedding is over! But wait, there is one more thing to do-send out your thank you cards. It is often the most overlooked component of your wedding but is extremely important. You do not want to miss the opportunity to show your guests how much you appreciate them for joining you in your very special day. Response time: The number one question is “When should they be sent?” Brides and grooms should wait...

{image via the yummy life} if you follow me on facebook or twitter you might have seen me mention this already but if not, i had to chime in and give you a heads up on this crazy deal from living social. i'll get right to it, with this deal (ending in 2 days!) you can choose from: A Four-Night Stay for Up to Two Adults and Two Children Ages 12 and Under in a Master Room at Any of the Ten Properties, Including a $100 Resort Credit for $249 Or, a Seven-Night Stay for Up to Two Adults...