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I'm Lisa Kirk, a wife, mama, writer, and founder. Since 2010, Something Pretty has been home to my favorite memories, reflections, and inspirations. Thanks so much for reading!

My Valentine’s Day-induced love of pink has officially been taken over by a crush on all things cherry red. The prettiest red always make me think of New England weddings, which always leave me breathless with their clean lines, sentimental details, and striking venues. The brides all seem so classy and chic, and grooms in […]

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I’m quickly learning that there can be a big difference between brides who commit to a color scheme first, and brides who commit to a style first. Personally, I prefer the latter. Choosing a style first allows you to work with your venue, your flowers, and eventually your colors to create a cohesive and natural […]

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This is going to be the most photo-heavy post I’ve ever written, and for good reason!  I’ve been looking forward to The Cream Event since August, and now that the event has come and gone, I can honestly say that I have never been more in awe of the amazing talent in the wedding industry, […]

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How has everyone’s first week of 2012 been? I’ve been feeling super motivated, inspired, and excited ever since the calender changed, and I can only hope that this attitude sticks around for awhile! I’m currently putting the finishing touches on a project that I’ll be unveiling on Monday, so be sure to check back then. […]

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I’ve spent most of my life in warm climates–Singapore, Qatar, and Texas are not too big on winter! With that in mind, I definitely know the challenge of feeling festive and holiday-ready when it’s 75 degrees outside. I think that’s why I was so drawn to this gorgeous Santa Barbara wedding, photographed by Jessica Lewis […]

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Good news, y’all…I have found the PERFECT winter bouquet! And thanks to the lovely ladies over at The Wedding Chicks, I also have the recipe for re-creating it. I wish I knew the names of more flowers so that I could write bouquet recipes myself! Is there a flower encyclopedia or something, and if there […]

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I’ve been talking on Something Pretty about my best friend getting married since she got engaged back in January, right on through her beautiful October 7th wedding, and today (their two month anniversary!!) is the day I finally get to share the pictures with you! Mine and Angela’s families have been close since 1993 when […]

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Two things led to this inspiration board: meeting a bride who’s planning a fairy tale-themed wedding, and looking for the perfect way to show off one of my favorite wedding pictures ever, which is the top left picture in the board. To me, a fairy tale wedding is more than just a castle venue and […]

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