One of the things that we love about our newest sponsor, Scratch Wedding DJs is the fact that they make it so incredibly easy to find a DJ. In our experience, finding someone you can trust and that you know is amazing is hard to do–especially because you normally won’t actually get to see your DJ in action until the day of the wedding. Scratch actually has a 10 step screening process to make sure that no matter who you choose is going to be amaze!

Scratch DJs are trained professionals and experts at song selection, mixing and blending, reading the crowd, building energy on the dance floor and, ultimately, entertaining guests of all ages and cultures. They also always offers a risk-free and stress-free experience backed by their 72 hour “Change of Plans” refund policy.

For fun, we thought it would be great to include a play list of recommendations for recessional/walking back down the aisle as newlyweds. These are all new songs (of course!) and they are so fun to check out! Imagine you’ve been pronounced husband and wife, and then this song hits the air:

Can’t Hold Us (The chorus)– Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis

Feel This Moment – Pitbull, Christina Aguilera

That Girl – Justin Timberlake

It’s A Beautiful Day – Michael Buble

Let’s Stay Together – Maroon 5

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

I Found You – Alabama Shakes

Gone, Gone, Gone (the bridge) – Phillip Phillips

I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons

Love On Top – Beyonce

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Anywhere With You – Jason Owen

Have you heard of The NotWedding? It is a bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding. Brides-and-grooms-to-be attend as wedding guests and they experience an emotional ceremony (which is actually a real couple’s vow renewal), dinner and drinks, and a dance party reception while they get to truly experience the vendors in action.

Today we are giving away tickets to the upcoming New York event that takes place next Wednesday, May 22nd. But to get you excited, you must see what went down at their recent LA event! The NotWedding Los Angeles was held on February 27 at a rad venue called Lot 613 in LA. Photos, video and a list of the participating vendors can be seen here.

Jonathan & Jenna from Amari Productions on Vimeo.

For the New York City Event, we are giving away a handful of tickets to our NYC couples! Each pair is valued at $80 and includes food, drinks and a seriously good time. (Plus wedding planning while you’re having a blast–so kill two birds with one stone!) Wanna win??? Just leave a comment! We’ll announce the winner on Friday!

If you aren’t in the New York area, guess what? The NotWedding might be coming to your city. They have events coming in Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville, Wichita, Cape Cod, and Athens (Ga). Nab your tickets here! And if you are a vendor, you can still apply to take part and show off your skills!

Image Credits: Candice Benjamin Photography // Meghan Christine Photography // Chelsea Mitchell Photography // Video: Amari Productions

We are absolutely obsessed with brunch these days! Fancy mimosas, pretty dresses, sparkly weather, and toasting to the weekend. So when we spied this brunch themed inspiration shoot shot by Michelle Kim Photography and styled by Joanna Park, we just had to share the idea! How cute is the waffle wedding cake in this shoot? Hoorah for pouring the syrup before cutting the cake! Lady Grey most certainly loves a twist on tradition.

Speaking of, did you know Bryan and I decided to have a rehearsal brunch instead of rehearsal dinner? First off, champagne and french toast? YES. Second, we figure it’ll give us the rest of the day to hang with family and friends. We’re planning some sort of raucous field game with our bridal party that afternoon. Later that evening, we’re inviting ALL of our out-of-towners to the local brewery for burgers and beers. The plan gives us a chance to have an intimate brunch with our family and bridal party, yet still get in some extra pre-party fun with the rest of our guests before the big day!

For those of you planning a destination wedding (or those of you that can swing it) are you on board with the idea for a rehearsal brunch? We’re pretty dang excited.

Vendors: Photography: Michelle Kim Photography // Set & Wardrobe Stylist: Joanna Park // Assistant: Hoang Xuan Pham // Hair & Makeup: Designed Elegance // Models: Sazan Barzani & Stevie Hendrix // Florist: Chloe Cash Floral Art // Stationery: Sable & Snow // Cake & Desserts: Kathy Picardal // Cake Stands: Minted and Vintage // Linens & Chiavari Chairs: Designer Specialty Linens // Venue: The Sky Room // White Dress: Sincerely Sweet Boutique // Gold Dress: Shareen Vintage // Veil: January Rose Bridal Accessories

What would a wedding look like if Kate Spade planned your wedding? Well, A Charming Occasion imagined it for us in this fun and flirty inspiration shoot shot by Anna Delores Photography. We’re obsessing over the emerald sequin linens from La Tavola Linen, the graphic invites by Alissa Bell Press and modern florals by Stella Bloom Designs. Clearly, this is Lady Grey approved.

Vendors: Photographer: Anna Delores Photography // Event Planner: A Charming Occasion // Floral Designer: Stella Bloom Designs // Invitation Designer: Alissa Bell Press // Linens and Coverings: La Tavola Linen // Rentals: Town and Country Rentals // Makeup Artist: Crystal Robinson Makeup // Jewelry: Kate Spade // Bridesmaid Dresses: Lilly Pulitzer

My DARLING (and crazy talented) dear friends, Paige and Kelly of Bash Please recently celebrated their book release of “The New-Fashioned Wedding” by hosting a book signing at BHLDN. I die! The event was so beyond gorgeous, so we thought we would share some images AND to make you feel better about missing it, give away one of their books!!! Even better, we’re also giving away two tickets to The Cream Event, that Paige and Kelly host a few times a year. This one takes place in Los Angeles at Vibiana on March 10.

So are you excited? A book and tickets giveaway??? Leave some comment love and we’ll pick a winner!

*Gorgeous images shot by Brooke Schwab Photography! Other vendors included florals by Bows and Arrows, catering by Acute Catering and photobooth by Smilebooth.