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Inspiration Board: Tangerine and Fuchsia

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

Cut Paper Inspiration Board

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

Cherries Flowers

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.

Paloma’s Nest

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.

Cleopatra Wedding Inspiration Shoot by Siegel Thurston Photography

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

Farmer’s Market Inspiration from Melanie at You Are My Fave

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…

DIY Project: Paper Tissue Flags from Chelsea at Frolic!

These adorable flags would be charming for guests to wave at the ceremony or as the bride and groom leave the wedding. You can also decorate cakes and cupcakes with them. Cost each is around 10 cents!

Supplies:

different colors of tissue paper

skewers from the grocery store

hot glue gun

scissors

Steps:

1. Cut different shapes for your flags in different colors. We made streamers, rectangles with fringe, and triangles.

2. Leave some room on the end of your cut-out to wrap it around the skewer.

3. Secure with a couple dots of glue.

Tips:

The beauty of these flags is in the organic shapes, so don’t worry about making perfectly straight lines and triangles.

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Studio D. Sharp Artisan Details

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!

Etsy Round-Up: Rustic Wedding Touches with Burlap

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