One of my favorite color combination’s is tangerine and fuchsia. It’s a fun, vibrant color pairing that can still feel very sophisticated when matched with cream, ivory or even black. Perfect for summer-y weddings, you can also give guests a cool surprise (that perfectly matches your color palette, of course!) by serving Creamsicle pops in orange/vanilla and raspberry/vanilla flavors!
Photo Credits:
Reception Table Floral Decor: The Brides Cafe
Favor Boxes and Parasols: Amorology Weddings
Candy Bar Display: The Ritzy Bee
I am nuts about all things paper and particularly all things cut paper. It’s a wonder I still do after a harrowing experience of creating almost 100 cut paper paddle fan programs with cut paper accoutrements for a friend’s wedding some years back. Still have the scars to prove it. But, I still have the same love despite those tearful moments. Oh yeah, there were tears. Now, however, I’d leave it to the professionals like the ones featured here.
Credits (clockwise from top left):
Papel Picado Laser Cut Wedding Invitations
Mexican Wedding Banners
Ruby Red Double Cut Paper Luminary
Butterfly Cut Out Favor Box
Kissing Couple Cut Paper Silhouette
Love Birds Cut Out Favor Box
I love these Spring days with warm sun pouring through the windows, birds chirping, thoughts of easy, breezy days, and, of course, wedding season. It’s the beginning of a time so romantic and wistful. That’s precisely why San Francisco-based, Cherries Flowers, had me from the get go with their enchanting and artistic floral designs. At once refined and unaffected, their designs have an elegant yet sweetly approachable quality. One look through their portfolios and you’ll see that they’re not afraid of a little whimsy either. And, that combination is just the ticket for my kind of wedding.
I am something of a magpie and find myself in constant states of inspiration with things fun, ornate, or colorful. And yet, I continually come back to things that are pure, simple, honest, and classic. That is precisely why I return again and again to Paloma’s Nest. The original creators of the Ring Bearer Bowl ™, Paloma’s Nest (named after the founders’ daughter) handcrafts a multitude of homespun yet modern heirlooms that are perfect elements in the celebration of the love of two people. Pure, simple, honest – just like love should be.
Custom wedding vow bowl with personalized text.
Bouquet text tiles.
Ring Bearer Bowls™
Monogram pins and cuff links for the gentlemen.
What a fun way to kick off the week! This inspiration shoot photographed by Siegel Thurston is full of unconventional details and will have you singing “Walk Like an Egyptian” to yourself all day.
Vendors:
Photography: Siegel Thurston
Event Designer: Designs by Spring
Floral Designer: Blooming Art
Invitations: Seaside Papery
Videographer: Classic Filmworks
Dresses: M Bride, Sparrow Bridal
Cake: Sumi’s Oven
Linens: Classy Covers
Rentals: White Wedding Day Events
Jewelry: Sandra Nicole, Lush Jewelry
Stylist: Thorne Artistry
Restaurant/Venue: Delicias
One of my absolute favorite parts of spring and summer is the fresh produce that abounds. Since I live in the city, the freshest I can get comes from the weekend farmer’s markets with crates and tables filled to the brim with local goodies. Every time I go, I can’t think of a better place to look for celebration inspiration. Here are five ideas of how to incorporate the farmer’s market into your next fete:
1. Forgo centerpieces of flowers in favor of a mix of vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables arranged organically.
2. Go buffet style with the menu and display the food as if it were at a market, placed on long tables filled with wooden crates and baskets.
3. Base the menu on local ingredients.
4. Use flour sack towels as napkins for a more casual feel.
5. Hand out market totes as your favor…
If there is one thing I obsess over more than cake, it’s paper. Having a fine arts background in printmaking, I’m in constant awe of all things paper and those who immerse themselves in this mutual adoration. Portland-based artist, Denise Sharp of Studio d. Sharp, is one such person and I marvel at what she dreams up and creates by hand.
Not surprisingly, Denise has a fine arts degree in sculpture and printmaking. And, she has put that training to great effect building a menagerie of stunning and sweet paper adornments and vintage-inspired ephemera. From her vintage stamp cake garlands and custom glitter monogram cake toppers to charming favor boxes declaring “You mean the world to me” or “You rock”, Denise beautifully crafts the kind of creations that are rich in meaning and individuality. And, isn’t that just what one wants in their wedding? Indeed!
Burlap Wine Bottle Bag Table Numbers
Given the continuing trend of all things vintage with today’s wedding stylings, burlap is a perfect choice for adding a charmingly rustic touch. Fortunately, there are a ton of ways to add a little homespun feel from invitations to the final farewell of “Just Married” on the back of the car. And, yes, everything else in between. Hope you enjoy some of our favorites found on Etsy!
Rustic Barn Burlap Wedding Invitations with Tag
Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow
Burlap Mr. & Mrs. Signs
Monogram Burlap Beverage Bucket
Burlap Birds with Read Heart Wedding Cake Topper
Burlap Floral Candle Holders Set
Custom Wedding Jam Favors
Burlap “Just Married” Bunting Banner
Easy Modern Centerpiece
This is one of the most inexpensive centerpieces and the impact is great! Cost is around $15-$20.
Supplies:
small white vases or votive holders (We used these with a glass votive holder to make them water tight.)
5-15 books (all around the same size for each stack)
brightly colored paper- large enough to make book covers
a few stems of flowers per table (we used hyacinth and anemone. ranunculus would work well too)
white ceramic numbers (or buy paper ones and paint them white)
Steps:
1. Cover books with paper in similar hues or just two colors- for best impact. Directions here.
2. Stack on tables.
3. Add numbers and vases.
Tips/Mistakes:
Secure numbers with a bit of clay. The larger the table, the more stacks of books, and larger books and vases you should have. Try to stick…