Real Wedding: Marcos and Lisa

We are so excited to share this beautiful San Francisco wedding. The couple Lisa and Marcos got married in January at the Bently Reserve. Between the planning by Christopher Lee of Leftwich events, the stunning florals by Nancy Liu Chin Designs and the talented Danielle from Gillett Photography, this wedding is a knockout. The graphic linens and just enough colored accents work perfect for this international ballroom wedding.

Thank you to Danielle for sharing these great shots!

Edible Trends: Biscuit Lovin'

Inspired by New York Times article You are Making Your Biscuits Wrong, we couldn't help but feature the homemade biscuit as our food of the week. With ingredients as simple as flour, baking powder and little milk, who could imagine that there countless ways to make them "wrong". Whether you use heavy cream or milk, salt or sugar, a fresh baked biscuit is certain to be a crowd pleaser if styled correctly.

Here is some eye candy that proves how this classic treat can be the sweetest addition to any affair, once you get your recipe perfected, that is...

Biscuits can be classic...or cutesy!

Happy baking!


Photo Credit : The Paupered Chef, The Sweetest Occasion, New York Times, Petit Chef, Etsy

The List: Non-Cheesy Bridesmaid Gifts

This week PBL attempted to compile a list of "non-cheesy" bridesmaid gifts, and we succeeded. Don't believe us? After a little research we discovered that brides can impress their leading ladies without embarrassment!

One of the gift lists on The Knot particularly inspired us. The key is to keep things simple but personal  so bridesmaids feel appreciated and special. We pulled our top ten.

1. First-edition of her favorite novel with a sweet note inside
2. Personalized clutches for the day-of
3. Gift certificate to her favorite boutique
4. Unique jewelry for an eclectic bunch
5. Hand-bound photo album or scrapbook
6. Wishing for another honeymoon? Get her matching travel gear
7. Toms shoes in fun colors
8. Wine lover? Easy. Bottle of her favorite
9. Purse-sized camera for the digital gal
10. Nothing says thank you like a well-deserved day at the spa!

Clutches designed by Oatmeal Lace

Find even more ideas here.

Vendor News: Secret Sale at BHLDN!

Attention brides, bridesmaids, and attendees. One of our favorite online wedding vendors is having their first sale ever. Check out Anthropoligie's gorgeous vintage inspired wedding line, BHLDN. Shop the sale here!

Happy Shopping!

Inspiration: Love Match

PBL is bringing romance onto the tennis court. This inspiration is perfect for a summer country club wedding or engagement photos.

Inspiration: Love Match/Tennis Prep

Colors: Grass Green, White, Powder Blue

Textures: Tennis Balls, Vintage Rackets, Preppy Tuxedos, Blue Skies, Tennis Court Photoshoots

Photo Credit: Steven Moore Designs, sbphotoblog, The Preppy Wedding, Cehshusky Express, Coastal Living, The Preppy Wedding

Real Wedding: Aaron Delesie in Bali

Normally PBL likes to feature photographers we know very well and work with often, but this Bali wedding is just too breathtaking not to share. Photographer Aaron Delesie captured this wedding and translated it into a modern fairytale. This wedding is SO different from what we see over and over again on typical design blogs and that is precisely why we love it! 

Details about this wedding can be found here. Thank you to Aaron Delesie for letting us share his prints with our readers!