The Holidays are fast approaching! We’re decking the halls, blasting Christmas music and scouring the internet for the perfect Christmas gifts.

Whether you’re searching for a cute gift for your bestie, or a beautiful gift for your sister, these gifts are sure to put a smile on her face!

These House Pride gift boxes from My Weekend is Booked are sure to enchant:

For the Gryffindor- House Pride: Bravery

For the Slytherin- House Pride: Ambition

For the Hufflepuff- House Pride: Loyalty

For the Ravenclaw- House Pride: Wit

This elegant gift box from My Weekend is Booked is sure to make the Jane Austen fan “completely and perfectly and incandescently happy“.

These succulent planters from JasmineSupply are unbeleafably cute!

Looking for the perfect gift for the girl who’s always cold? This chunky knit wool blanket from ColorwaysGallery has got you covered!

Spruce up her jewelry collection with this tree ring from EbonyandSparrow.

She’ll swoon over this darling raw quartz and rose gold ring from luxezen.

This pair of leather statement earrings from SurondStudio is the perfect “you get me” gift for the minimalist in your life.

Invest in a gift that will last her a lifetime with this personalized leather purse from HoltzLeather.

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Today’s breathtaking Charleston, SC styled shoot at Upstairs at Midtown might just have you scrapping your traditional wedding plans, and opting for a sexy elopement with just you and your S.O.

Here’s what photographer Jessica Smith from The Smiths had to say about the shoot:

We wanted to put together a simple, romantic, authentic elopement that could show couples they don’t just have to go to the courthouse steps. It can be just the two of them and still be incredibly special.

Roadside Blooms‘ incredible eye for flowers … set the tone for the intimate feel of the day. Insert Lovecraft Events‘ eye for the final touches of pulling it together and we had our styled elopement. As the photographer, I felt so lucky to photograph a real couple, pull out their natural love for each other, and give them images of a fun afternoon of them just being them.

Vendors:

Venue: Upstairs at Midtown

Photography: The Smiths

Planning: Lovecraft Events

Florals: Roadside Blooms

Rentals: Snyder Events

Model/Bride: Susan Norfleet

Cupcakes: Sugar Bake Shop

The last thing you want to be doing during the days before Christmas is running around town trying to find the perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones, so now is the perfect time to get your Holiday shopping done.

From Harry Potter inspired gift boxes to out-of-this-world pendants, these eight gifts will make the Holidays even more magical!

We solemnly swear that the Harry Potter fan in your life will be enchanted by any gift box from My Weekend is Booked’s HP Wizards and Witches Collection.

Featuring a handmade bar of spiced ale soap made with essential oils, a naturally scented Butter Brew soy candle, a tin of loose leaf Butter Brew tea and a bergamot and orange essential oil bath bomb, this Butter Brew gift box from My Weekend is Booked is the perfect couple gift.

Bean looking for a brew-tiful gift for a coffee connoisseur? This decadent box from My Weekend is Booked features a naturally scented Espresso Patronum soy candle (smell like crème brûlée espresso!), a handmade bar of dark roast coffee soap scented with coffee essential oil and a chocolate covered toffee bar.

This origami sculpture created by FlorigamiShop is one of the most stunning pieces of home decor we’ve ever seen!

Vintage tech gets a modern revamp with this epic Nixie tube clock from VintageTubeClocks.

What kid wouldn’t be over the moon to receive this build-your-own solar nightlight from Casagashop.

This stellar glass pendant from yidongcommerce  is almost too pretty to gift… You may have to buy one for yourself as well!

The nature-lover ‘wood‘ be delighted to receive this unbeleafably beautiful band from VyTvir.

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Simple, beautiful and heartfelt, Jamie and Terence’s wedding at the Wildwood Manor House just might inspire you to scrap your large wedding plans and opt for an intimate wedding.

Thanks to Lindsay from Luckybird Photography for capturing this wonderful wedding.

Jamie, 32 & Terence,44

Location: Toledo, OH

Wedding Date: July 28, 2018

Number of Guests: 19

Wedding Cost: ~ $25,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: The Wildwood Manor House at Wildwood Metro Park in Toledo, OH

Wedding Reception Location: The Wildwood Manor House at Wildwood Metro Park in Toledo, OH

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We have small families and wanted to be able to spend time with everyone who was in attendance.

What are some the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

Finding a venue that was not too large.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Nope! We knew who we wanted to be there.

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

I think some members of our family thought we would have more people there, but were okay with those who were in attendance

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

Our officiant was personable and funny. He took the time to get to know us and made sure the messaging matched our personalities. Our daughters also had readings during the ceremony, which was nice to have them included.

What were the highlights of the reception?

The food was delicious. It was also easy to talk to everyone and enjoy their company.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

The best thing about having an intimate wedding was that we were able to visit with everyone there and it was easy to bring the night to a close.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

You don’t have to have a giant wedding to have a memorable experience. Having an intimate wedding also means that you can be a little pickier about your vendors and food. Since the scale is smaller, you might be able to splurge a little on things that might be cost prohibitive with a larger group.

Vendors: 

Photographer: Luckybird Photography

Wedding Coordinator and table decor:Your Perfect Day

Hair Stylist: Gussy Up

Makeup Artist: Beauty by Billie Jo

Ceremony Venue/Reception: Manor House

Officiant: Weddings for the Ages

Arch and cake floral design and bouquets: In Bloom

String Quartet: Millenius Strings

Cake : Crowned Cakes by Jess

Caterer :Tree City Catering

Dress :Belle Amour Bridal

You and your S.O. just tied the knot. Why not commemorate this wonderful event with a beautiful Christmas ornament? Every year, as you unwrap your ornament and hang it on the Christmas tree, you and your loved ones will be flooded with memories of your special day.

It may seem early, but many of the ornaments are personalized and may take longer to ship, so now is the perfect time to buy!

Celebrate your first Christmas together with this sparkly personalized ornament from TheLetteringStudio .

You and your S.O. were mint to be together! Celebrate a relationship milestone with this candy cane adorned ornament from EmilyKinsellaArt.

Add a stylish touch to your holiday decor with this personalized ornament from HappyMailBtq.

This darling ornament from StoneStreetBeach  is hand painted!

This engraved wood ornament from DarkhorseGifts  will look gorgeous on your Christmas tree.

How cute is this custom portrait ornament from TinyBuffaloDesignsCo ?

This lovely ornament from HappyMailBtq  is the perfect stocking stuffer for your S.O.

Spruce up your Christmas tree with this custom wooden ornament from zoeysholiday .

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