AGJ + Custom Engagement Ring

Buying an engagement ring is a big commitment (both emotionally and financially). From picking the stone to deciding on the setting to finding the perfect matching wedding band... there are many things to consider.

Ariel has been busy in the studio working with a handful of lucky couples to design their dream rings!  Click here to read more about the custom design process. If you're interested in a AGJ engagement ring, just email  ariel@arielgordonjewelry.com to get started! 

 

AGJ + The Bride's Guide

Our signet pieces really do make great gifts...even Martha Stewart agrees! Check us out on The Bride's Guide.

Get your own signet piece here.

A + A

Though we've been together for over 8 years, today marks the 2 year anniversary of my marriage to the best man I know (which makes me the luckiest girl I know). How the time does fly when you are having fun...

 

{wedding photography c/o Divine Order}

 

 

Even though our anniversary isn't for a few more days, my amazing husband sent me a surprise special delivery at the studio on Monday. Since we'll be spending our actually anniversary in Ojai here, Alex said he wanted me to have the week to enjoy these stunning flowers (from one of my favorite LA florists Dandelion Ranch). These make me smile from ear to ear every time I look at them. I can't believe we've been married almost 1 year (although we've been together almost 8)! I am such a lucky girl. Squeezles 4 ever!

ps That cute photo of me and Alex is from our engagement shoot with Preston

Little Things Studio

I couldn't help myself... I just picked up one of these posters by Little Things Studio (the top one that says "Then come the wild weather, come sleet or come snow, we will stand by each other, however it blow"). Maybe it's because I'm approaching my one year wedding anniversary, but it made my little heart go pitter patter. Plus who doesn't love a Winnie the Pooh or Coco Chanel quote mixed in with some fun graphic design?!

{via Design*Sponge}

Love and Thanks

Phew... almost 2 months after our wedding and we're finally almost done with all of our thank you cards. I now consider myself a thank you card pro.  For future TYC needs, this free download from Eat Drink Chic is pretty darn adorable.  You can get it here.

{image c/o Eat Drink Chic}

A + A

I'm back after a whirlwind week marrying the love of my life. It was such an amazing few days spent with friends both old and new, family from both near and far. Thanks to everyone who came out to share this magical day with us.

Here are a few sneak peeks taken by the fabulous Preston of Divine Order Photography.

In the next few weeks I'll be posting with more details about all the hard work that went in to creating this wedding. With the help from some friends, we did pretty much all the decorations, favors, and designing ourselves.  Right now I'm just trying to catch my breath and soak it all it. It feels good to be home.

Crickets

Sorry for the radio silence these last few weeks. I'm less than 12 days away from my BIG day and I've been consumed by all things wedding. I've had my hands full making more tissue paper pom poms than I can count, all the wedding favors, the escort cards and their display board, the hotel gift bags, the dessert buffet, etc. etc. Not to mention going to dress fittings, planning the rehearsal dinner, transportation for our guests, doing the seating chart, picking music for the ceremony... The list goes on and on. I see why people hire wedding planners. It's like a full time job.

I promise to banish the crickets and return to my regular posting soon. In the meantime, and in honor of my silence, here's a little video of Buddy Holly and The Crickets performing Peggy Sue on the Arthur Murray Dance Party (get it? Crickets? I was going to post a picture of an actual cricket but they were all fairly disgusting looking up close). The quality isn't great but you've got to look at the ball gowns the girls are wearing.

Nuzzles

I'm back from my amazing weekend in Palm Springs. I can't say enough good things about The Parker (or all my girls who came out there with me). I'll post pictures soon. I promise. Things are just getting a little crazy over here these days as the wedding is now less than 20 days away.  When did that happen? I have about a bajillion little details I'm off to take care of. In the meantime, I'm loving these Nuzzles and think I should get one for me and Alex. Thoughts?

Girls Weekend

Alex is off to Vegas with his boys for his bachelor party and I'm off with my ladies (and one fab gentleman) to Palm Springs for my bachelorette party. We'll be staying at the Jonathan Adler designed Parker Hotel. Promise to share pictures of how adorable the hotel is. The pool will be calling my name this weekend since it's supposed to be over 105 degrees. Tah tah!

This Neck of The Woods

In other paper news, I'm now on the hunt for some garlands that can double as aisle decorations during the ceremony and wall decorations during the reception. While there are many cute ones out there, these ones by This Neck of The Woods seem to stand out above the rest.

{images c/o This Neck of the Woods}

Cut it out

I'm loving these bright, handmade, paper flowers.

 ... as seen in W Magazine. Made by Eloise Corr Danch shot by Bruce Weber. 

 And here is a real world application of them. At Kelsey and Brett's wedding made by Dolci Odille. So whimsical. LOVES IT!

Stamp it

Primele's custom calligraphy return address stamp seems like a good way to break in my soon-to-be new surname.

{Image c/o Primele}

Emerson Made

So I'm closing in on the last 2 months before THE big day. I'm finding more and more small details (and a few large ones) that I have to deal with.  One of the things that is on my very very long list is fun accessories for me and my 4 ladies.  

I don't think I can handle how cute everything I've found over at Emerson Made is - a husband and wife team based out of upstate NY. That's Emerson in all of the pictures (along with a few little chicks that live on her farm). She makes everything by hand and styles all of the pictures that her husband Ryan takes. Can't handle it...

{all images c/o Emerson Made}

My Little Day

I can't get over how adorable the French party supply site My Little Day is. 

They have everything a hipster would need to throw a rockin birthday party for their little tater tots - from masks to garlands to paper plates to balloons to party favors.

I mean I don't think I can handle how cute these kids are styled. I die.

{images c/o My Little Day}