Jun 14, 2013
Why is it that something sparkly and shiny seems so irresistible sometimes? Sequins are adding a little, okay A LOT, of shimmer in the wedding world these days!
They are the perfect way to bring a little glitz and glamor to your wedding gown, a bridesmaid dress, an invitation, a wedding cake, a floral arrangement, a place setting, a linen – their use is endless! And when done just right, sequins have a remarkable statement to make.
We love this tantalizing combo of sequins paired with this season’s favorite blush tone, ivory, champagne and gold color palette!
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Credits – Top L-R: Etsy Artist – Beautiful Again Bridal, The Lane.com, EngagedAndInspired.com, Revel-Blog.com
Middle: ElizabethAnneDesigns.com, NBarrettPhotography.com, LuxeFinds.com
Bottom: MelissaandBeth.com, YasminKhajaviPhotography.com, LunaandChloeWeddings.com, 20SomethingBride.com
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Mar 19, 2013 |
We were crushing on chevron (and still are!) while planning and designing this wedding! Catarina loves everything chevron and the grey chevron pattern was the perfect backdrop to her wedding color palette of vibrant melons, blues and purples.
With over 150 guests in attendance for their late September wedding, Catarina and Ross married on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe at the Glenbrook Club House. We are excited to share their charming, color popping wedding with you!
Over 250 roses created the melon swirl petal design down the aisle. Curly willow with symmetrical floral clusters draped overhead as Catarina and Ross exchanged their vows. B & B Designs provided the cheery flowers for their colorful wedding!
Bright melon colored Gerbera daisies helped guests find their seats. The light grey chevron table runners served as the perfect base for the beautiful tablescape on the dining tables. This chevron pattern repeated in the background on the escort cards and cleverly numbered table cards.
Who wants a lollie? Fun, color palette matching lollipops decorated the cake table in custom initial mugs and more were found on their separate candy bar. And there were enough lollies for everyone!
Grey striped straws with custom monogram tags decorated each guest’s drink and complemented the color palette.
Their celebration lasted into the night as the white paper lanterns’ glow took over as the sun set. Dancing was definitely a highlight of the evening as well as the memorable toasts from close friends and family.
Thanks to Mauricio of Chrisman Studios for capturing this charming wedding celebration!
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Feb 15, 2013
What’s trending up today in wedding design is actually a trend down… So out with the old and in with the new! We just fell in love with the lavish, luxurious cascading flower wedding trend for 2013. This romantic and intoxicating cascade of beauty can be drizzled throughout your wedding from your ceremony to your reception and beyond!
Ceremony Décor
Some couples desire to stand beside the timeless arch to say their “I Do’s” while others dream of exchanging their vows under a traditional chuppah. Then there are those that love being surrounded by a waterfall of decadent flowers swinging from the trees. This cascading flower trend has also beautifully lent itself to include lush greenery or sophisticated swaying linen to accompany the altar area. Wherever you choose to become “Mr. and Mrs.”, this cascading effect emanates true love with a dash of whimsical romance!
Reception Décor
Why not wine and dine under a gorgeous cluster of your favorite dangling flowers, with or without candlelight, for your first dinner as newlyweds? Flowers adorning the chandeliers, twinkling string lights, cascading flowers dancing above the dining tables… priceless!
Beyond!
Okay, so maybe you just want to ‘splash’ some cascading flowers somewhere else in your most memorable day, but not wanting to fully commit to the cascading flowered arch or tablescape? Rest assured, here are some other ways to include the trend in your wedding day!
Escort Card Table
This table décor often sets the mood or tone for the evening for your guests’ dining experience. Whether a few small trailing cluster of flowers to welcome your guests to dinner or a decadent cascade of blooms, this is such a delightful touch!
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Bouquet
Breathe in this divine classic phaeleonopsis orchid cascading bouquet, such a gorgeous statement piece!
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Dessert/Cake Table
Here is a trendy way to incorporate both the cascading effect and the use of ever-so popular paper flowers!
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Wedding Cake
The dramatic detail of the cascading flowers will have all of your guests wondering if they should dare take a bite!
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Hair Flowers
A smattering cascade of white blooms can be simple yet elegant.
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So what’s trending up in wedding design is actually a trend down. Cascading, trailing, dangling – anything pulling your eye up or elongating a décor accent. Things are trending up in 2013!
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Jan 17, 2013
We all know the famous Victorian poem “Something old, something new…”
Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.
and supposedly, by carrying all of these tokens down the aisle, the bride’s marriage will be happy and bestowed with good luck. The sixpence represents wealth and financial security and literally is worth about 6 cents. For optimum fortune be sure to wear it in the left shoe!
“Something old” symbolizes continuity with the bride’s family and the past. “Something new” means optimism and hope for the bride’s new life ahead. “Something borrowed” is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family.
As for blue, this color has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. In Christianity the Virgin Mary is commonly dressed in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, “Marry in blue, lover be true.”
We love to see how each bride will interpret these tokens for her own wedding day and put her personal stamp on this old superstition.
Here are some of our fave updated examples and modern inspirations from this traditional poem!
Something Old:
Love this – the veil worn by one of our brides was also her mother’s AND worn by both of her sisters before her OR wrap a piece of lace or material from your mom/grandma’s gown around the stems of your bouquet OR wear a family gown altered just for you OR pin an heirloom brooch to your sash/dress on your hip…
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Something New:
Modern twist – the bridal bouquet! One of our brides had a custom fabric rosette bouquet created that will never wilt, lasting forever. (Great potential for Something Borrowed or Something Old in the future) OR sport jewelry given as a wedding gift on morning of your wedding from your fiance OR write your personalized vows on a scrolled manuscript tucked in your bouquet OR perhaps select a new fragrance…
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Something Borrowed:
Deep meaning – one of our brides carried her family bible used for generations down the aisle along with her bouquet OR wear a hair accessory from a family member in your hair OR perhaps incorporate a little token from each bridesmaid discreetly into your wedding attire OR borrow anything you need to complete your wedding day look…
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Something Blue:
Another fave – blue stilettos peeping out from your dress OR wear bold Sapphire jewelry Or your bridesmaids write a personal message in blue ink on the bottom of your shoe OR write on the underside of your groom’s tie (or on the inside jacket lining) a love note in blue…
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Jan 26, 2012
Bridal showers go hand in hand with weddings so whether you are hosting one for your closest friend or you are the toast of the day, you want your bridal shower to be a fun, fresh and memorable time! Yours Truly from Lake Tahoe gave Fabulous Living.com a couple ideas on how to breathe a little life into bridal showers. For the full post, here it is – Bridal Showers: Games Are Out, Activities Are In! . So out with the games and bring on the activities that will get guests talking and bonding!
Highlights:
1) A Wine Tasting – have each guest bring a bottle (label covered) or supply a few as the hostess. Have a blind ‘tasting’ and vote on the best one. Even separate with a white wine and a red wine. If you are true connoisseurs, you can get as detailed as voting on different varietals. Great idea is to have the winning bottle or bottles make an encore appearance at the wedding reception!
2) Glam Photo Shoot – bring in a professional photographer and capture the day with a photo session. Theme or activity will add to the the fun. Check out our blog post just on this topic alone – Your BFF’s Glam Photo Shoot.
3) Floral Design – a brilliant idea from Kristi Pohly, owner of Fleur Decor in Denver, Colorado. Treat your guests to a crash floral design course. Hire a designer to supply the flowers and teach the how-to’s. The vase is a great party favor, not to mention the arrangement you bring home (bonus is that you created it yourself!).
4) Cupcake Decorating – from Claudia Copquin, founder/editor of Long Island’s bridal blog – GettingMarriedonLongIsland.com. A fun (and yummy) way to spend an afternoon is decorating cupcakes. Provide stations for the toppings – the more the better. From custom aprons for the guests to awarding the prettiest, silliest or most original cupcake decor, this will be a great activity for a shower.
Happy Party Planning,
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