You've Found... Elegant Decay #15!

There are a lot of things that inspire me - a simple act of kindness; a song that makes my toes tingle; a great sentence in a book.  Oh, and  Aleah + Nick Valley of Valley & Co. They aren't just the brains behind today's Blog Around the World: Elegant Decay scavenger hunt.  They are also the designers and stylists of the photos you are going to gasp and "ohh" and "ahh" over.  I know - incredible! 


So dig into this scrumptiously gorgeous image. I mean really, can't you just taste those crumbs!? Don't they just signify that a good time was had by all?! And listen - I love wedding cake. But I also love those non-traditional desserts that make guest appearances.  Especially when they land on tables that are just as beautiful as the food being served. And once I finish the yumminess - I can hit the dance floor and feel no guilt whatsoever about what I just devoured! 


I know I know. You want to see the picture.  I totally get it - I can't stop staring at it. But first...


A word from Aleah + Nick

We’re  Aleah + Nick Valley of Valley & Co. and we’re so excited to partner with some of our most favorite blogosphere friends for this Blog Around the World: Elegant Decay post! Today you’re invited to a worldwide scavenger hunt on these awesome blogs where you’ll find snippets of our Elegant Decay photo shoot, designed to show off the after effects of a celebration: fun! We all spend so long putting together amazing designs and tablescapes for our couples, and this shows off the end result {and the most important element}: enjoyment. We hope you enjoy this – thank you to all of our friends for participating and be sure to visit these other fabulous blogs for more photos, ideas, tips, and fun!

Design + styling and JOY cards: Aleah + Nick Valley of Valley & Co. www.valleyandco.com
Photography: Jeremy Leffel: www.jeremyleffel.com
Floral design: Anne Bradfield of Floressence: www.floressencedesign.com
Crystal and marble decorative candle accents: vintage pieces from Nick's mom
Venue, dessert, and drinks: Palace Ballroom by Tom Douglas: www.tomdouglas.com
Linens: Choice Linens: www.choicelinens.com
Chairs, silverware, and china: AA Party Rentals: www.aapartyrents.com 


Continue on your journey - but make sure to sit back and take in each picture. That's the point of this Blog Around the World! Enjoyment and inspiration.  


Check out these great gals (the #TWIPS on Twitter) - and their awesome blogs - to see the rest of the stunning images, decor inspiration and table-scape tips.  


Happy hunting! 
(listed in order of appearance, happening in 15 minute increments)

• Bubble Rock @stephbubble 
• Magnolia Rouge @rubyandwillow 
• Cap Classique @capclassique 
• Brancoprata @brancoprata 
• The Demoiselle @The_Demoiselle 
• Engaged + Inspired @EngagedInspired 
• Postcards and Pretties @postcrdsprettie 
• Paper Garland @papergarland 
• Sparkle and Hay @sparkleandhay 
• Superburbs @superburbs 
• Every Last Detail @ELD_Lauren 
• Brenda's Wedding Blog @weddingsites 
• Niche White @NicheWhite 
• Simply and Forever @KatieSaeger 
• Bride Goggles @BrideGoggles
• Landlocked Bride @LandlockedBride 
• Forget Me Knot Weddings @forgetmeknotwed 
• Fabulously Wed @fabulouslywed 
• The Bride Suite  @thebridesuite
• Enchanted Dreams Wedding & Affairs @NaomiVGoodman
• Marry You Me @MarryYouMe 
• Luna and Chloe Weddings @lunaandchloe 
• La Petite Coquin @lapetitecoquin 
• Glamour and Grace Weddings @GlamandGraceWed