Spotlight On: Desiree Hartsock

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Where do you live/work? Seattle 

When did you start your blog? January 2014 

What inspired you to start your blog? Why do you do what you do? With 8+ years of bridal experience and 4+ years of design experience, I have a passion for weddings and everything bridal. I want to help brides be inspired and creative for their own weddings. I also want them to have a place to read inspirational lifestyle quotes or a place to find new products. 

Tell us about your wedding! What's your point of view? Who is your bride? Vintage, creative, bold, carefree, and confident. My bride likes personal details and dances to her own drum. Doesn't follow trends per se, but still enjoys creative fashion and unique weddings. 

Who/What Inspires You: Sunsets, beach, scenery, nature, different emotions, and nostalgia. 

Favorite wedding color: Blush 

Favorite wedding trend from this year: For 2013, I loved photobooths and ombre or mismatched bridesmaid dresses. In 2014 I am loving see-through and interesting backs on wedding gowns. 

What song always gets you on the dance floor at a wedding? Any old school rap 

Favorite love quote: "Being deeply loved gives you strength, loving deeply gives you courage." - Lao Tzu Ultimate 

This or That... Buttercream vs. fondant: Buttercream 

Short veil vs. long veil: Long veil 

Letterpress vs. calligraphy: Calligraphy 

Kids at weddings: yay or nay? Nay 

Pets at weddings: yay or nay? Nay 

Bridesmaids vs. no bridesmaids: Bridesmaids 

Short wedding gown vs. long wedding gown: 

Long Diamond vs. gem/alternate stone: Gem 

iPhone vs. Android: iPhone 

Coffee vs. tea: Coffee  

Bravo vs. E!: E!

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