Two years ago today, Lovely opened it’s doors in NYC to a daily candy post that set our world-a-spinning.  Well it hasn’t really stopped, which we LOVE.  And it’s been so good, we have decided to spread the Lovely by opening a second store in Los Angeles!

And just when we thought things would slow down, we’ve now had oodles of interest in our latest venture….FRANCHISING!  We think Lovely is too good not to share.  If you are interested in learning more about our plans and opening a little Lovely of your own, email us at biz@lovelybride.com.  Let’s give this country more bridechillas!

Photos by Elizabeth Messina

Easter is just around the corner, which means pastels, candy, and all things cute and fluffy! This holiday holds a special place for me, since I was born that day however many years ago, so this spring season makes me feel extra festive. Here are some photos to inspire you, whether your throwing a fete for your friends and family, or just want to jump into spring style! The pretty colors and ombre tints are bound to get you in the spirit!

Ombre, Ombre, Ombre! 1. DIY Ombre Easter Eggs 2. Wear these! 3. Ombre Watercolors 4. Yum! 5. The spring flower

1. Louis Vuitton Spring/ Summer 2012 2. Pastel Nails 3. Porcelain Pretties 4. Balloons! 5. Take it to the streets! 6. Mason Jar Love 7. Dress it up 8. In the home

1. Our Fluffy Friend 2. Pastel isn’t just for the Ladies 3. Floral 4. J’adore les fleurs 4. Miss Watson and I share a Birthday 5. Pink Lemonade bliss

Try these! Peep S’mores!

Have a great St. Patty’s Day Lovelies! Drink a shamrock shake, and get your green on this weekend! Cute Photo Credit.

Thoughts on Falling in Love from John Steinbeck.

Who needs wedges for their outdoor wedding? These are adorabale, and come in so many pretty hues!

This Gold Leaf manicure is on my list of To Do’s for the weekend!

Favorite Wedding of the Week! This Flapper wedding is ridiculously cool.

Cute DIY of the week! Paint numbers on the shells and use as a table marker!

We’re so excited to have teamed up with Minted to host a giveaway. One lucky winner will recieve $150 off of wedding invitations or save the dates of their choice. 

What we love the most about Minted is that it represents independent graphic designers around the world. Instead of having invitations designed by one person, Minted’s designers are located all around the world and represent 42 countries! So whether you’re looking for a vintage wedding invitation, or a unique save the date, minted is definitely the place to go.

Here are some of our favorites.

To enter, visit Minted and let me know in the comments which product is your favorite. The contest ends March 8, 2012 at 11:59PM. If you win, you have one month to redeem.

Congratulations to our winner, Kristin!

I’m in love with Erin Fetherston and Charlotte Taylor’s Spring 2012 collections. Both take fun patterns and pair them up with textures to create the most covetable collections. It would be hard not to pack every single item in your suitcase.

If you are one of the many that nearly died when seeing Vogue’s profile on Erin Fetherston’s PERFECT APARTMENT, you already know the gal has got style. Her Spring 2012 collection is the perfect example of all that is Erin Fetherston. Light colors. Lace. A bit of color. Swoon.

Now, I don’t know much a bout Charlotte Taylor but the second I stumbled upon this collection, I was in love. Don’t those silk pieces look super comfortable? The patterns also happen to be amazingly awesome. I’m thinking any honeymoon spent in Central or South America is not complete without this collection in your suitcase.

Get packing, ladies!