There’s something magical about antique engagement rings. Their unique beauty cannot be surpassed. Each ring is a custom work of art. They just don’t make engagement rings like this anymore, although some of today’s reproductions do come close. The Art Deco Jewelry Period: From 1920 – 1935The Art Deco jewelry period produced brilliant pieces with an emphasis on bold, bright colors and elaborate designs. Many Art Deco rings featured emeralds, sapphires and rubies as the gems of choice. Synthetic gemstones […]
Category: Wedding Inspiration
Eternity Band Eye Candy!
Today’s brides have so many choices when selecting their wedding bands. While many brides choose to wear their engagement ring with their wedding band as a complete set (as pictured below), others choose to wear a unique eternity band sans engagement ring. Today’s eternity bands come in all shapes, styles and sizes. Here are a few pieces of eternity band eye candy to drool over. I love the various stones and shapes available. Pictured above are rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and […]
Beaded Purses
Every bride needs a little bling and what better way to add that special sparkle to your wedding day ensemble than to carry a beautiful clutch or purse. This beaded beauty not only holds all of your wedding day necessities, but it can play double-duty as your “something blue”. This purse has a lovely vintage feel to it and is guaranteed to meet the approval of the most discerning bride. For that touch of femininity, you can’t go wrong with […]
Kicking Off the New Year Right!
Happy New Year! It’s a new year filled with hope, promise and lots of wedding inspiration! We hope to bring you more and more wedding loveliness throughout the coming year. Let’s kick off the new year right with a brief exposé on the fabulous accessory, the shoe. Whether you’re looking for a traditional bridal shoe or something that will make a statement, there’s no shortage of wedding footwear bliss. First on our list is a beautiful brooch pump by Grazia. […]
About Me
Hi and welcome to A Kiss and a Smile! My name is Debbie Morrison and I’m an experienced editor, content producer and former professional photographer that specialized in photojournalistic, documentary-style wedding photography. I photographed weddings for over 15 years and I absolutely loved it! I also have more than 15 years of editorial and marketing experience in various aspects of digital and print publishing. My goal with A Kiss and a Smile is to provide wedding inspirations for today’s brides (and grooms) […]
Color and Floral Design
Color can bring life and dramatic impact to any floral design. Here are a few images of a very colorful and vibrant bouquet that I shot at a wedding a few years ago. It was designed by Keyth, Managing Floral Designer and Consultant of Lovin’ Oven Floral Designs and still remains one of my all-time favorite wedding bouquets! It contains coral roses, fuchsia calla lilies, yellow-spotted orchids, reddish-orange glorious irises and fuchsia sweet peas. The bouquet’s handle is tied with […]
A Few Faves
Here are a few favorites from my wedding portfolio. Brenda and Jim’s Wedding: Brenda and Jim had a very understated, but classic wedding. Their ceremony was one of the most touching I’ve ever had the privilege of witnessing! When the bride surprised her groom with a song near the end of their Catholic mass, there wasn’t a dry eye in the church. Marisa and John’s Wedding: From the archive for the archivists, a timeless, elegant wedding with a historical twist. […]
The Dress
Let’s face it. When you first get engaged, your mind is whirling with so many thoughts, ideas, and emotions. After the initial shock, euphoria and absolute wonderment subside and you finally come down from cloud nine, the next thing on your mind is your wedding dress. What kind of gown will it be? What have you always dreamed of since you were 5 years old playing “wedding day” with your Barbie and Ken dolls? For me, it had to be […]
Gina and Adam, A Nautical Wedding
Gina and Adam had the quintessential nautical summer wedding. From the groom and groomsmen donned in their tailored linen suits with Ralph Lauren boat shoes to the reception held at The Navy Beach Restaurant, every detail aligned perfectly with their nautical-themed wedding. One of the things I enjoy most about shooting a wedding is the amazing details that reflect each bride and groom’s vision. This couple did not disappoint. Gina’s beautiful diamond engagement ring couldn’t have sparkled any brighter against […]