Y&E Bridal Giveaway

So very excited to announce this giveaway by Y&E Bridal ! Y&E Bridal is a mother-daughter shop owned by Yasuko and Erina (thus the Y&E!) Yasuko was educated and worked as a professional designer in Foukouka Japan.Erina has been an Etsy member for over two years and has 5 years of experience working in customer service (from website).

Y&E Bridal offers wedding day items such as ring pillows, garters, flower girl baskets and so much more!  

Because of the success (and ease of use) with Rafflecopter, we've decided to continue using it for our giveaways. It's super easy to use! Just be sure you do everything correctly or otherwise your entry will not count.

Y&E Bridal is giveaway one lucky winner $100 to use towards anything in their shop! You can select multiple items as long as it adds up to $100! There are tons of cute items to choose from :)

Contest begins now and will end one week from today. Winner will be announced on Saturday, April 5th. Winner will have up to 24 hours to claim their prize. 


Good luck! 

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Colure Weddings: The Ultimate Wed Feed

I was so honored when Brittany of Colure Weddings contacted me asking if I'd like to be part of their blogger team on her website's wed feed a few months back. It was an honor for Le Magnifique to be getting noticed! Anyway, they're one of my favorite sites and I wanted to share with you what they're all about!

From Colure Weddings:

Hungry for weddings?  You’ve come to the right place!  Our Wed Feed is a mouthwatering visual news feed designed to help wedding lovers find their favorite blogs and stay up to date on wedding trends and news, .  Weddings of all shapes and sizes are hand-picked by a dream team of wedding bloggers (like Le Magnifique), you’re sure to find something to your taste.

Each wedding photo you see featured is only a sample of the buffet of wedding goodness awaiting you on our favorite blogs.  Simply point and click, and don't forget to tell us which features are your favorites by clicking on the "I <3 THIS" button!

This feed was created as a resource that points wedding lovers and couples getting married to quality wedding bloggers who work tirelessly to produce the best wedding inspiration available.  We want to honor those bloggers and connect as many people to them as possible.  We know you'll fall in love with them as much as we have!

Our Wed Feed is only a small sampling of what we are working on behind the scenes here at Colure Weddings, so stay tuned!

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A Southern California Engagement Session by Brett Hickman Photographers

I know I've said it before, but I just love it when couples incorporate little elements and props into their engagement session. This is why I am head over heels with this engagement session by Brett Hickman Photographers. Well that, and because these photos are gorgeous. This couple, Lauren and Brandon, have the most amazing wedding site I've ever seen. Like, it rocks. Check it out for yourself: click here. Brett, thank you for sharing this stunning session with me! A special thanks to High Society Wedding and Event Planning, who designed and coordinated the shoot; Kaylee Sizemore at The Tangled Vine, florals and vintage rentals; and Itty Bitty Sweets for the cupcakes and mini cakes. 

You can view the story of their proposal (and see photos also) here: https://laurenshore.wordpress.com/2011/08/22/were-engaged/

What he loves about her:

Lets start with inspiring. Lauren inspires me to be ME, to follow my heart and be exactly me, and I'm more "me" with her than even alone. Followed with fun, which sounds simple, but having fun is one of my "meanings of life", and I have so much fun with her...and keep coming back for more. And then there's her honesty. She's not afraid or shy to give her honest opinion, and I respect her unconditionally for it. She tells it like it is, and sometimes I need to hear it. Finally, I love Lauren's sense of balance. Between her ambition, her family, how grounded she is and her desire to travel and explore - she understands the imperfect science of finding balance in her life, and in our life, and without her I'd never know how fulfilling and rewarding life can be, and should be. She's my perfect partner in crime. It's as simple as that.

What she loves about him:

We were meant to be together. And I swear I’m not very sentimental, it’s actually one of my weaknesses. He’s made me happier than I’ve ever been. Brandon encourages be to be my true self. He challenges me, loves me, and pushes me on a daily basis. I love his over-planning with lack of details, and his deep love for his family. Our family are the root of us as individuals; we’ve been spoiled. We have perfect, life long best friends as parents to live up to, and this give me the most confidence I could need. His adventure, love, and the smile he puts on my face everyday makes me cherry after my hour commute to get home every night. We enjoy the simplest of things: cocktails at sunset, the view, a family gathering, and a new experience together. I couldn’t imagine waking up next to anyone else.

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An Oregon Engagement Session by Michelle Cross Photography

"There are the road trips, the camping, the exploring new places for their dogs to run, and the long afternoon drives with no destination in mind. When asked what Daniel and Ashley's favorite things to do were, it didn't take long to see that the couple's love for wide open spaces was rivaled only by their love and admiration for family and friends. But it was what Ashley wrote in an email that really caused me to stop and catch my breath, making me realize just what a beautiful couple I was working with. "We both go to work ever day with the motivation that some day we will have our own ranch where our dogs, horses, cattle (and us!) can run free". Daniel and Ashley met a few years ago during a Memorial Day weekend camping trip. Both were staying with different parties, but when their campsites were placed adjacently to one another, the two met, became friends, and soon began dating. They will marry in July 2012 at the groom's parent's property just outside Bend, Oregon." - Michelle Cross, photographer.

Their love story:
When I was choosing where to move for my internship during my last year of pharmacy school, I was beyond excited when my school told me I was going to be in Central Oregon for the entire year. Five days after moving to Redmond I was up at the lake visiting a friend and as I tried to get off the boat I was stopped by a chatty guy with a cut-off shirt and a cowboy hat with the worst farmers tan you can imagine. Later that night Daniel carved my phone number into a tiny wooden baseball bat with scissors because he didn't have his cell phone on him. The next morning I had a text message from an unknown number saying "if this is Ashley then my carving skills are better than I thought." After he invited me to go fishing and I said I was too busy ironing my clothes, he tried again for the next night and this time I didn't have a good excuse. It poured down rain so we decided to just get dinner at the local italian restaurant. As dinner progressed the rain stopped. He was driving me home and jokingly asked if I still wanted to go fishing. I said, "let's go!", with a big smile on my face. We attempted to go fishing in the dark and I sank past my knees in mud as I heard him fall into the river (I couldn't see it because it was too dark). After that night we have pretty much shared every unplanned and planned adventure together.


The proposal:
It was a Saturday night and Daniel told me he was going to pick me up from work and take me on a special date night. We headed up the mountain and he pulled off at Suttle Lake. He led me up to a room at the lodge and told me to change for dinner. As I was getting ready, a summer storm drew closer. The thunder and lightening kept drawing closer and I kept wondering why Daniel had a worried look on his face. He usually loves summer storms. Little did I know, his cousin, friend, and brother were out by the lake preparing for the engagement. After I was ready, he grabbed my hand and we ran across the parking lot in the pouring down rain to the restaurant on the lake. As we enjoyed dinner, Daniel anxiously looked outside and just as the rain let up he told me to hurry up and finish so we don't miss the sunset. We headed out for a walk around the lake and found an empty dock. We headed out onto the dock to watch the bright pink sunset from the smoke filled air due to the surrounding forest fires. As we talked and stared off into the sunset Daniel told me he loved me and when I said I love you too, he asked with a smirk on his face, "forever?". He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him and of course I said, "yes" so fast that he barely got the ring out of his boot. A few minutes later he turns around and yells, "ok, you guys can come out now". His brother, cousin, and friend had been strategically placed around the lake to catch the entire thing with their cameras. We all enjoyed a bottle of champagne on the dock and then the guys took off. It couldn't have been more perfect! :)


He says:
There are so many qualities that I love in Ashley, but my favorites are her love for adventure, her unyielding loyalty and her persistent patience. I love that she is always ready to try something new, or to go somewhere different. We love exploring untraveled roads, untested pubs, and unknown camping spots, and pretty much any adventure that has us both in it. I have never met a single person in my entire life who has time and time again shown through actions that she will be the last person fighting in your corner, no matter what. She does this not just for me, but for her friends and family as well, and it is one of her attributes that I admire the most. And finally, her patience, is unmatched by anyone. Whether it's at her job as a pharmacist dealing with sick people all day, or training her horse or training me. She has the patience to see difficult times and situations through. Seeing these qualities play out before me every single day makes me want to be a better person...it makes me want to be more like her.


She says:
There are so many qualities that I love about Daniel and I feel so blessed to be marrying a man that has so much to offer the world. Some of my favorites are his fun, out-going personality, his warm heart, and his unshakable faith in his family, friends, and me. I love that he is always meeting new people and creating lasting relationships with a variety of people. His big smile and ability to talk about anything and everything always makes him someone you can't help but like. He is always ready to try something new, learn along the way and then share with others what he has learned. Another quality that I love about Daniel is his strong faith in his family. He has close relationships with everyone in his family and as the oldest sibling, he has a strong sense of protection that he carries over into our relationship allowing me to always feel safe in his arms.



Submitted via Two Bright Lights.

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A Los Angeles Engagement Session by Hanh Nquyen Photography

What do you get when you get a good-looking, fashionable couple and the beautiful Union Station in Los Angeles? THIS beautifully photographed engagement session by Hanh Nguyen Photography. I love everything about this session. Kailee from Karenza Kailee did the wardrobe styling and hair & make-up were done by Dureen Truong. Thank you Hanh for sharing this session with me! 

 

The proposal:

Litcoy planned a simple evening for us together that started off with a manicure. I should've had a clue then but I had no idea. After getting a manicure we went to the movie theatre. I remember a long walk to the entrance because Litcoy had parked so far. During the movie he kept mentioning that he was starving and didn't think he was going to make it to the end of the movie. Needless to say, we left early. As we were walking to the car he mentioned that he couldn't have planned a better way to spend his day off. He went on to say that he was so happy to have made the move to the OC. He said, "The best decision I've made in life was deciding to live it with you." I was absolutely happy at that moment! We got to the car and he opened the door for me. When I got in and sat down he knelt down and opened the glove compartment. He pulled out the ring and I immediately began to cry. He said, "In the words of my illustrious grandfather, you are going to be my wife." So I had no choice! I'm glad I didn't have to reply because I couldn't say anything! He couldn't have done it in a more perfect way. The ride home was most memorable for me. We held hands and thanked the Lord for the amazing love He had brought into our lives. I also was contemplating who I was going to tell first. Thankfully, Litcoy had made it easy for me. He planned a surprise engagement party at my parent's house with my family, closest friends and a few of his family members flew down from the bay as well. This is the real reason we had to leave the movie early; everyone was anxiously waiting for us!

He says:

I love how practical she is. She is very understanding and honest with anyone. She is self motivated and can drive results in a moments notice. Most importantly, she wears her heart on her sleeve. She is a very emotional person who lives her life with her heart leading her in most situations. So many people try to outsmart themselves and adapt to life in new ways after going through tough times, but if you have a pure heart such as my fiancé... Faith is enough. If I watched a video that was recorded of her in 1988 I'm sure I would see all of the natural characteristics that I now see in 2012. I love that I truly KNOW Licette. I.D.O.L. I Dream Of Licette. She is my Idol.

She says:

He genuinely cares about the well being of the people he's surrounded by. He goes above and beyond for his employees and even further for his family. Litcoy has a huge unselfish heart that once you touch, you're there forever. His actions speak louder than words yet his words are genuine and trustworthy. He just loves to help others and give good vibes. He's the guy that will pull over to help push a car or help fix a flat tire regardless of the weather or time, every time he sees the opportunity. I love that he's a giver and his humility is so admirable.

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