Many of you know and love my friend Fifi O'Neill, she is the editor of French Country Style Magazine, Romantic Country Magazine, Prairie Style Magazine, and the author of the Prairie Style Decorating and Cook Book, amongst many other things. She is lovely, inspiring, has more creativity than most people I know, and French, too! Author, stylist, photographer and designer, she is truly a one woman design inspiration and the force behind Prairie Style. I am thrilled that Fifi has sent me some of the beautiful images from her latest published book: Prairie Style Weddings. I bought copies of Prairie Style Weddings for all the brides to be I know this season, and I will be giving away a copy of Prairie Style Weddings to one lucky winner, enter at the bottom of the post, entries will be closed after Sunday, Jan. 18th.
Born in Paris, Fifi has fond memories of visiting the French countryside with her family, it is there her love of the country began. This book is filled with the most beautiful images of outdoor weddings, "in the prairie", in gardens, barns and farms. It includes lots of "how to" ideas to make your own wedding just what you have dreamt of all your life. Filled with so many gorgeous ideas, this is a source book for any type of outdoor event, not just weddings. {Think garden parties, dinners, bridal showers and pretty much everything you celebrate outdoors!}
Who wouldn't want to have a ceremony just like this one, above? Or a reception in a huge barn, filled with flowers, antique rugs, lace, and chandeliers? A glorious mix of antiques and simple country pieces, each venue portrayed is charming, and sure to make every bride's heart melt.
One of the most beautiful floral bouquets in the book, this is stunning for any party, or to show off your latest antique enamelware teapot to its best advantage. Photographed by Mark Lohman, who has the knack of making every image a star.
Lots of personal touches is what most modern brides want, and Prairie Style Weddings delivers lots of inspiration for memorable, personal ceremonies, receptions and parties.
Not just for receptions, a rehearsal dinner outdoors is just the casual elegant look that makes weddings not just beautiful, but memorable and fun!
Beyond inspirational, If you want to transform an everyday venue into something magical, then this book will ignite your creative spark!
So, wondering how you can win a copy of this book? {Open to USA Residents only} Just leave me a comment below, and tell me what kind of event you would be inspired to have after looking through Fifi's book. And please visit Fifi on her blog, and leave her a comment about loving her book.
You can watch Fifi here, and visit her on FaceBook here. Fifi will be doing book signings this year…if you are in Southern California, please come to Vignettes in San Diego on Valentine's Day to meet Fifi and have her sign a book for you. I will be there, and Vignettes is a fantastic shop filled with the most amazing antiques. {win! win!}
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Inspiration for our 43-yr. wedding anniversary in August. The spirit of your and Fifi’s work(art)is so energizing and spirit-filled!
Who needs to travel anywhere when you enjoy the romantic eye-candy! I absolutely love the ideas and will use them in my own situation. A cup of tea and a soft cushion and that lovely book! It looks like I am in good company.
Please keep up the great work…you two are an inspiration!
Hi Lidy, This is a gorgeous book. I am a follower of Fifi’s blog and have enjoyed her work for a long time. I even have a bench cushion made for me by her sister after seeing one like it in Fifi’s home. She put me in touch with her sister because she’s just that kind of nice person. Anyway, I have a son whom I’m hoping will get engaged soon and I would love to put some of these ideas to use in a rehearsal dinner. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
pick me, pick me…..ha, ha
Bonjour! What I would do with this spectacular perfect book is to give it to a friend who owns a wedding farm in Indiana, she hosts the most amazing weddings on her acres! I have made her custom dress forms for her barn and her airstream…. She is even making a special cottage for her brides to prepare and it is going to be amazing! I will be coming to the book signing and hopefully meet the beautiful author myself!!! Thank you for this event and making this possible….. !
My son and his fiancé are getting married this coming Sept. I in the mountains of NC and I would love them to have this beautiful book so they could use some of these ideas for their wedding . I would use some of these ideas to have outdoor parties, also. This book is not just for weddings its for anyone that just loves creating a beautiful party at home for friends and family.
Oh!!! LOL! I get it now … For me? Actually, this gorgeous, eye-candy book inspires MOI, to work into my everyday events, life. Why NOT?!?! Life’s TOO precious not to add beauty at every opportunity…SO worth the effort…at a minimum, imagine entertaining this way, when having your BELOVED friends over for dinner OR a glass of wine. Imagine how happy and loved ALL will feel…XOXOXO
Trying to enter to win book. Love everything including the inspiration I get from your blog, Lidy.
What a book to own for a past decorator…never to old to learn
oops, I forgot to mention I could use some of the inspiration for a sweet tea in the garden party. :-)