[ PUBLISHED ] Organic Black & White Wedding Inspiration

Happy Friday, friends! I'm so thrilled to see this Organic Black & White wedding inspiration featured on 100 Layer Cake today! Inspired by the simplicity of a black and white color palette, we brought together organic textures, beautiful calligraphy and fresh blooms to create an effortlessly beautiful day. Gorgeous photos by Sarah Carpenter Photography!  

Photography: Sarah Carpenter Photography // Design & Styling: Lindsey Brunk // Floral Design: STEMS of Dallas // Calligraphy & Paper Goods: Letter Love Studio // Wedding Gown: Tatyana Merenyuk // Hair & Makeup: Beauty & the Blush // Venue: Highland Park Methodist Church  // Model: Jessie with The Campbell Agency 

Newlywed Christmas Inspiration For Cottage Hill Magazine

Merry Christmas Eve and congratulations to all of the new brides-to-be this holiday season! Your first Christmas married (or engaged!) is a special time of year to share with the ones you love. It was so much fun to be a part of this heartfelt Newlywed Christmas editorial for Cottage Hill Magazine with Sarah Carpenter Photography. Full of sweet details like cozy sweater, sugar dusted pancakes and a delicious apple cinnamon bellini recipe, it's the perfect Christmas morning inspiration to share with you new hubby!

Photography: Sarah Carpenter Photography // Styling and Florals: Lindsey Brunk Event Planning & Design // Paper Goods & Mugs: Taylor Beam of Magnolia Tree Paperie // Florals: Pearls and Poppies // Hair and Makeup: Erin Blair // Venue: Hickory Street Annex // New Wife’s sweater: Banana Republic // Jewelry: Jcrew // New Groom’s attire:  Jcrew // Plates and Napkins: West Elm // Flatware: Anthropologie // Champagne Flutes: Crate and Barrel // Emerald Glasses and Candlesticks: Vintage

The Perfect Christmas Morning Cocktail: Apple Cinnamon Bellini

When dreaming up a cocktail for our Newlywed Christmas shoot for Cottage Hill Magazine, we wanted something festive and delicious, but also realistically simple. You want Christmas morning to be about family and spending time together, not playing bartender! 

See the full recipe below! 

Sarah Carpenter Photography

Sarah Carpenter Photography

The Perfect Christmas Morning Cocktail: Apple Cinnamon Bellini (serves 8)

• 1 bottle Prosecco or champagne
• 1 bottle apple cider (we used Knudsen's Sparkling Caramel Apple Cider found at Kroger)
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish 

Fill each glass of champagne half way with the apple cider. Add prosecco or champagne, then garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy! 

For a frozen option, freeze apple cider in ice cube trays overnight. Blend with champagne and serve immediately.  

See more last minute Christmas ideas here!