Stunning E-session by Rachelle Rousseau Photography

I have a major girl crush on Rachelle Rousseau. Many moons ago when Apb and I were planning on getting married down in the Dominican, I had contacted her to pretty please be our photographer. I had found her via a google search for local photogs in my hometown and to my surprise she popped up and I fell in love with her work. However, Rachelle was unavailable to travel for our wedding as she was just in the start up stages of her business (insert sad face here) and life went on, Andrew and I got married (in my hometown after all) and this little blog grew into what it is today. And Rachelle, well Rachelle continues to blow my mind and impress me beyond words with each and every session, wedding and photo she shares. Her work is so unique, artistic and stunning and just when I think she can't get any better so goes and sends me stunners like this engagement session. I could go on and on about how fabulous she is and how when I marry Andrew again she'll do the honour of documenting it, but I'll shut up now. Scroll through the pics and be jealous that it's not you and your significant other in these photos. Because that's just how rad these photos really are.

Dear Melissa. You are beautiful. And, Rachelle only you could make an old school bus look so gorgeous.

And I know what you're thinking guys: "Rhi, aren't you going to tell this couple to get one of their photos made into a canavas too?" And yeah I thought about adding this in here but truth be told I'm not sure I can even pick which photo would look best as a canvas because they are all so fabulous and dreamy. The photo below actually reminds me of our own engagement session don't you agree? Maybe that's why I have such a soft spot for people in love jumping up into the clear blue sky. Who knows. 

Sit tight because this afternoon I have all the yummy pics from this adorable couple's wedding! 

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Something Blue Ideas

A sweet blog reader e-mailed me the other day asking for some help. Her best friend was getting married in just one week and she needed help finding inspiration for her 'Something Blue.' Immediately, lots of lovely ideas popped into my head so I quickly typed them up of to send back. Within a few days I had a response back from said sweet girl, who was so thankful for my e-mail and ideas and surely would be passing them on the her bride-to-be bff. She also had a request for me and it was that I share those ideas here on my blog so that other gorgeous gals could use em for their own inspiration. Now why didn't I think of that? Here it is Jess. And thank you for your smart idea!

• a blue satin bow tied around the bride's leg for a simple yet very pretty alternative to the garter

• a small blue bow sewn into the bottom of the bride's dress, train or in next to the gown's tag

• a vintage blue-hued pin or clip fastened to her bouquet, or even better an adorning satin bow around the stems

• a cute pair of blue lace undies or a white pair with a sewn in blue bow on the back seam

 • a pair of blue earrings, a pearl bracelet with a blue bow tied around the clasp or a blue feathered hair clip

• take a pretty piece of blue vintage fabric and craft your own festive hankerchief

• search vintage stores, websites and etsy to find a beautiful blue clutch to carry around all day

• rock a pretty pair of blue heels under your gown or glue/sew on your own bows with pretty pearl accents

• my fave; rock a pretty blue cocktail dress at the reception and use that as your something blue

For my 'Something Blue' I actually had a custom garter made from Lo at LoBoheme. It was a vintage ivory coloured garter with a pale blue velvet ribbon around the center and a cushion cut diamond broach attached to the center. It was gorgeous and actually fell off my leg halfway through the night dancing! Needless to say, that thing wasn't going home with anyone except me that night :) I'd love to know what you used as your 'Something Blue' my lovelies! Happy Sunday to you all xo

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