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Monday, March 17, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for a Fabulous Spring Wedding

Spring weddings are all about stunning blooming flowers! And while breathtaking centerpieces and magical bouquets are a must, there is other ways to bring spring into your wedding day. From color palettes to bridesmaid dresses to cakes, here are our favorite ideas for a fabulous springtime soiree. (via Glossy Musings)

Spring Wedding Colors: From bright to soft shades, spring is a season where a wild range of colors could be utilize. But, coral and mint are by far one of our favorites (Inspiration board via One Fab Day)

Spring Wedding Look: There is nothing hotter than floral patterns this year! Bring the trend and bring spring into your wedding day look by rocking a floral pattern wedding dress, while your groom wears a floral bow tie. If you are more on the classic site, steal the look for your rehearsal dinner. (Image credits ~ Photography: Britt Spring Photography // Dresses: Jennifer Gifford Designs // Suit: Wilvalor // via WeddingSparrow)

Floral Crown: For you or your bridesmaids, floral crowns will bring a bohemian feeling with a pretty touch of spring to your bridal party. (Image credits: Photography: Nicole Cook Photography // Floral Crown: The Posh Posey // via Elizabeth Anne designs)

Spring Wedding Ceremony: When I think of spring I think of cherry blossoms! Use this pretty blooms to decorate your ceremony for a soft and romantic look that states spring sophistication.

Spring Wedding Invitations: Besides informing your guests about the where and when of your big day, your invites also give them a hint of what they should expect at your wedding. Our friends at Wedding Paper Divas have a great collection of Spring Wedding Invitations that will tell your guests to be prepare for your blooming affair. We love this one!

Floral Pattern Wedding Shoes: Bring spring to your step with some soft and romantic patterned flats.

Floral Bridesmaid Dresses: One of the hottest wedding trends of 2014 is having your bridesmaids in floral patterned dresses, and there isn't a better time to rock the trend than spring. (Image credits: Photography: Jose Villa // via Magnolia Rouge)

Jose Vill// Dresses: Jennifer Gifford Designs // Suit: Wilvalor // via Magnolia Rouge)

Floral Wedding Vases: Bring spring into your wedding tables with floral tin can vases for your centerpieces. (Below image credits ~ Photographer: Blume Photography LLC // Floral Designer: Beyond Details)

Spring Wedding Chairs: Whether is your reception or your ceremony, a little floral touch to your wedding chairswill make a big spring statement. (Below Image credits ~ Photographer: Lisa Lefkowitz // Event Design and Coordination: Special Events by Jennifer Stone // via SMP)

Spring Place Settings: Welcome your guests into your springtime soiree with some pretty flowers and some floral china. (Below Image credits: Event styling: Kailey-Michelle Events // Photography: Ophelia Photography // Floral: Verde Flower & Plant Design // via EAD)

Spring Cupcakes: Please don't limit your flowers to your decor only. Give a sweet spring touch to your reception with some floral cupcakes. (Image via Muchkin Bakery)

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Pantone Color Of The Year 2014 : Radiant Orchid - The Ultimate Wedding Guide

Pantone crowned Radiant Orchid as it's 2014 Color of the Year. And I couldn't be more thrilled with this pinkish purple as the "It" color of 2014... you know I Love Love purple!!! And I mean, the name couldn't sound more wedding-ish, Radiant Orchid. According to Pantone, this color is "an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones" that "inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health"... absolutely perfect for a wedding color palette!

It might sound silly, but retailers and designers pay attention to Pantone's yearly selections. And the "global color authority" takes the Color Of The Year very seriously. This modern and feminine hue is a “surprisingly versatile shade” that will be seeing everywhere next year. And, of course Radiant Orchid is going to make its way into the wedding world, so prepare to see it in everything from floral design and cakes to the color of a bride’s nail polish and lipstick.
The hue also offers a sharp contrast with Emerald, Pantone's color of 2013, as it at the opposite side of the color wheel. So, move over Emerald Green, Radiant Orchid is here!
Here's a carefully curate collection of vibrant orchid wedding ideas to make your event memorable. (image source)

Vibrant Orchid Wedding Bouquet. Polish your look with a bouquet that displays radiant orchid and you’ll have an ensemble to ensure all eyes are looking at YOU! You can obviously use orchids, but we found that hydrangeas and roses feature this pretty shade of pink purple very well. {check my series 12 Stunning Wedding Bouquets for more inspiration}
BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Photography: Rowell Photography // Floral Design + via Rachel A. Clingen}

BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Photography: Darin Fong // Floral Design + via Aileen Tran}

BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Photography: Rowell Photography // Floral Design + via Rachel A. Clingen}

Radiant Orchid Wedding Centerpieces. This pretty hue is extremely versatile and will allow for a huge range of color combinations for your centerpieces. You want a Spring/Summer wedding day look? great! use the pastels. You want a Fall/Winter look? then there are plenty of rich, bold shades to pick from!
BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Photography: Elizabeth Messina // Floral Design: Jeff Leatham}

BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Photography: Justin DeMutiis Photography // Event Design + Planning: Fabulously Chic Weddings // Floral Design: Libby's Flowers // via SMP}

BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Photography: KLK Photography // Wedding Planning: The Special Day Event Planning and Design // Floral Design: The Mille Fiori // via SMP}

Radiant Orchid Wedding Decorations. Vibrant and inviting, Radiant Orchid represents much of what weddings do. You may want to brig it all around the decor or incorporated in some contrasting touches. According to our friend Sara from Burnett's Boards "Radiant Orchid is a nuanced color that will change slightly depending on what it is paired with", so take this into consideration when using this hue for your wedding decor.
{Below image credits} Photography + via The Youngrens // Event Design: Karen Tran}

{Below image credits} Photography: Andrena Photography // Event Design: Square Root Designs // via Ceremony Blog}

BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Photography: Joseph Matthew // Floral Design: Karen Tran }

BELOW IMAGE CREDITS {Event Design: Collin Cowie}

{Below image credits} Photography + via Pam Scott

{Below image credits} Photography: Linda Chaja Photography // Design: Alegria by Design

Radiant Orchid Wedding Cakes. Your sweet confection deserves the attention! Here are some ideas on how to apply the color of the year to your wedding cake. {If you want to get some more fab cake idea, hop over to our Cake section and check out one of the most gorgeous cakes, true work of art...}

{Below image credits} Photographer: Anna Kim // Cakes Design: Hawaiian Cakesations // via Pacific Weddings

{Below image credits} Photographer: Aaron Delesie // Cake: The Resort at Pelican Hill // Florals: Nisie’s Enchanted Florist // via Wedding Chicks

{Below image credits} Photographer:Hayley Holness // via Paper Blog

Radiant Orchid Wedding Fashion. To accomplish a cohesive look on your wedding day, incorporate Radiant Orchid into your bridesmaid dresses or accessories for you and your groom.
The Dessy group has a great variety of bridesmaids frocks in this specific shade, just like this one. Click here to see them all!

{Below image credits} via One Wed

{Below image credits} Photographer:Stephanie Yonce Photography /// via Ruffled

Food. Surprisingly, you’ll find a lot of foods for your wedding menu in this pretty shade of purple if should you choose to take your theme to the table. From eggplant to grapes, martinis and cake-pops, even ice-cream or soup puree, your table will look and taste great too! {visit my post Non Traditional Wedding Fodd to see more ideas}

We're also predicting that peonies and hydrangeas are going to be seeing less on wedding florals, as we welcome more orchids into wedding centerpieces and bridal bouquets. Making orchid the go to wedding flower of 2014.

We would love to know your thoughts on Pantone's Color Of The Year. Would you use Radiant Orchid for your wedding??? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Fabulous Bridesmaid Gift Ideas - Part 3

You've chosen the perfect bridesmaids; now find them the perfect gift! Your bridesmaids deserve much more than the usual key-chain or strand of faux pearls. Get creative and personal with these fab finds. There are memorable and meaningful bridesmaid gift ideas for every budget in these round-up... (image by Michelle Able Photography)

Jewelry. Jewelry is a traditional bridesmaid gift - A piece of jewelry for them to wear the day of the wedding and to keep as a memory for life. But if you really want to take the jewelry gift idea to the next level consider a personalized Monogram necklace. MyNameNecklace, a company that offers a wide variety of monogram necklaces available in different styles and sizes. We personally like their XXL Statement Monogram Necklace. It looks o-so-fab and it comes in either silver or gold plated.

MyNameNecklace also offers other personalized gift ideas that your bridesmaids will love. From initial necklaces, name necklaces and personalized accessories, find them here! Use coupon code BELLE10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase

Robes. Robes make beautiful and practical gifts for the bridal party, while infusing an often-ignored moment (getting ready the morning of), with elegant detail. These lovely robes are from Plum Pretty Sugar, a company specialized in robes for brides and bridesmaids. I love the modern cut with kimono-style sleeves. (Get them here)

Personalized Tablet Cases. Safeguard your besties’ technology and amplify their style with a personalized tablet case by Layla Grace. We love all their modern designs and colors, specially this one featuring a monogram or name against a solid field of warm gray. And did we mention that they are eco-friendly? Yep, the cases are constructed from vinyl made of recycled materials and printed with environmentally-friendly inks. Your tech-lover, eco-conscious friends will love them! (get them here)

Beauty Box Subscriptions. Confession time… this is my go to gift idea for all those special ladies in my life! Scoring something unexpected is one of life's little pleasures. And that's exactly why a beauty sampling programs is just a girls best friend. I mean, who doesn't like getting a box of luxury beauty products every month? Make an outstanding impression on your bridesmaids and get them GLOSSYBOX subscriptions. (get them here)

Personalized Stamps. Shop this and more personalized stamps and embossers at Wedding Paper divas. They have a large variety of gorgeous designs.

Photo of the Two of You. If you can't figure out what to get your bridesmaids, a photo of the two of you is the best idea. I can’t seriously can’t think of a more personal and sentimental -not to mention affordable- way to thank your friends for being there for you. All you need is a cute frame.. you can even choose a different frame for each girl- a frame that suits best each girl’s personality. Target, my go-to store for stylish and affordable decor accessories, offers a great selection of super cute frames (this picture frame is may favorite one, so glamy and girly at the same time). Beaucoup also offer cute Personalized Bridesmaid Picture Frames that will always remind your friend that you chose her as your bridesmaid. (get them here) {(image by Michelle Able Photography}

Other Options. Nobody knows these girls like you do, so think outside the box when it comes to their gifts and get them something cool that they could use in a regular bases, because let's face it, every time they'll look at the gift they'll think about you. So make it special...make it meaningful and unique! These were my favorite finds for bridesmaid gifts, but there are tons of alternatives out there. For instance:

Photo gifts from Tiny Prints are other great options to make your BMs feel special
Beaucoup has an awesome Bridal Party Gift Shop.
Anthropologie Gift shop offers you a parade of options for your fashion loving BM.

I hope these suggestions were useful. Good luck finding that perfect bridesmaid gift! ;-)

To get more Unique and Personal gift ideas for your bridesmaids visit Part 1 (here) and Part 2 (here) of this series.

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Ultimate Guide for a Colorblock Wedding

We love the colorblock trend, it combines multiple bright and bold colors all at once. It’s an easy way to make an impact in your wedding decor without getting too complicated. The trick to making color blocking work for your wedding is to select 2, 3 or 4 colors and stick with them. So, skip the lace and burlap. Colorblocked wedding details – borrowed from the fashion runways – have the wedding world totally inspired. Steal these color blocked wedding ideas!

1. Ceremony Decor

{Below Images Credits} Photography: Wedding Photojournalism by Ron Soliman