Yellow And Grey Wedding Theme

 

Year round, we can't get enough of this gorgeous color combination. Both modern and sophisticated with an effortlessly stylish edge! This duo integrates itself well with any black and white affair. What colors do you plan to use at your wedding?

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A Modern Cherry Blossom Event

 

It's true that having a reception inspired by the delicate and beautiful blossoms of the Japanese Cherry Tree is not a new concept. However, this theme is constantly being updated and modernized. From the charming light pink and grey palette that one can use to compliment the flowers to the striking look created by it's bare branches, the Cherry Blossom aesthetic is not soon to be lost on this generation of brides! We love incorporating this theme in the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner as well. From elegant cherry blossom bookmark favors to Cherry Blossom cupcakes and French Macarons (both lovely to look at, and taste, we're sure!) this theme provides many opportunities to integrate in your reception decor and take home gifts for guests. Even a Custom Printed Chocolate Candy Bar can be imprinted with the lovely look that this iconic tree creates. From bouquets to wedding cakes to event decor, let this elegant sakura bloom inspire a rich, yet sweet, tone for your wedding.

Images (clockwise from top): Twig and Thistle, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, Brides, Brides.com, Canelle-Vanille Blog, Hostess Blog, Style Me Pretty, Style Me Pretty, Brides.com, Gracious Bridal

Unique Wedding Table Numbers!

 

From quilled numbers to baby pictures, feast your eyes on the vast possibilities when it comes to numbering tables at your wedding reception! Photographs, floral arrangements, even books make it possible to dazzle guests with creativity and style! Enjoy our small collection of some eye catching options!

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Pink-Themed Bridal Showers

 

We are self-admitted Pink fans! And no, not the singer (with no disrespect!). Ever since I was little I never felt embarrassed to show my love for Pink. And since then, little has changed! Pink is a popular and almost effortless theme for those planning a Bridal Shower. Most stock colors for invitations, favor tags or printables from design blogs will run in varying shades of Pink. Our board today should inspire you to integrate this lovely hue in a new and refreshing way. Delicious smoothies, frozen yogurt and even (no, especially) cocktails can boast this delightful color. One of our favorite display ideas are clear favor bags, generously filled with pink candy. A color almost always associated with a sweet treat. Colored French Macarons are everywhere right now. Before spending money on a custom color order, do your research and see if a local bakery supplies French Macarons in pink as their standard color. 

A pink themed event does not necessarily mean you have to take the Pepto-Bismol spray paint to all your decorations. It is essential to integrate a few accent colors. We love shimmering gold or even cool silver as a striking metallic contrast to a soft pink palette. Of course, Pink can function as your dominate accent color. Consider a modern white decor brought to life with the use of bright pink in the form of Coconut Icing. Our a vintage ivory theme complimented by soft pink accents. Our Cupcake Favor Mixes not only taste amazing, but with a personalized label they can provide a heavy dose of pleasing pink!

From hand-crafted crepe paper flowers to carefully assembled monogram favor boxes, let Pink provide the feminine, yet modern touch for your bridal shower!

Pictures (clockwise from top): Elizabeth Anne Designs, Martha Stewart, Hostess Blog, Bridal Shower Ideas For You, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Project Wedding, Gracious Bridal, Green Wedding Shoes, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart

Vintage Inspired Affairs!

 

A wedding rich with vintage and antique details is a popular choice for those tying the knot in the coming year. From desserts to place cards, it is easy to integrate vintage accents throughout your entire wedding.

Favors and favor packaging offer a great way to encapsulate the vintage feel you are going for. Our Whoopie Pie Mix Favors not only treat guests to an opportunity to enjoy the fun 1950's sweet but also are presented in a charming cotton muslin with a vintage-inspired print.

Antique keys and bird cages will help decorate the reception and serve as lovely center pieces and escort cards.

A themed engagement shoot is an excellent way to introduce this sweeping theme of vintage-chic and vintage Bridal jewelry will help carry the theme throughout (plus, it can double as your "something old"!)

Visit a library and look through old books or almanacs for design inspiration if you plan on having custom artwork done for your invitations, table numbers, etc. Many museums now archive old papers and documents on Flickr or other photo sharing sites. Use these to highlight what design elements you love the most and be sure to share those preferences with the designer, especially if they're working on your custom monogram.

The best vintage-inspired wedding have a streamlined look. What iconic styles and from what era do you love the most? 1920's? 1950's? Select a general aesthetic and choose larger and "focal point" objects that are in keeping with that general style.

Pictures (from top, clockwise): The Knotty Bride, Style Me Pretty, Style Me Pretty, Modern Wedding, Style Me Pretty, The Antique Door, Style Unveiled, Gracious Bridal, Oh So Beautiful Paper, Style Unveiled

The Great Outdoors

 

 As wedding season for the rest of the country winds down, here in Texas it's just picking up! With temperatures settling into comfortable 70s and 80s, October is a huge month for outdoor weddings in the South. For a quick blog post, we figured we would present a feast for the eyes! A wonderful collection of outdoor wedding reception ideas for almost any kind of ambiance you wish to create. Floating candles in mason jars tied with raffia create a down-home rustic feel. Or create a more elegant effect with silver monogram letters.  

One of our favorite concepts is the idea of integrating traditionally indoor furniture and elements into your outdoor wedding reception. This can be as grand of a gesture as a large, crystal chandelier hanging from a tree to a wooden dining table being used for escort cards. 

Don't shy away from using charming signs help direct guests, and gorgeous decorative accessories like hanging ribbon banners or our Paper Lanterns, crafted from beautiful Rice Paper and illuminated with long-lasting LED lights.

Pictures (clockwise from top): Style Me Pretty, Oh Lovely Day, Style Me Pretty, Brides, Gracious Bridal, Wedding Paper Divas, Style Me Pretty, Style Unveiled, La Belle Bride,  Elizabeth Ann Designs, La Belle Bride

The Rainbow Connection

 

A parade of gorgeous hues! Rainbow themes for wedding and events have become popular in the past couple of years, as brides are refusing to adhere to a strict color palette. While maintaining accent colors throughout your wedding will help create a cohesive look, we love the idea of embracing as many different hues as you feel inclined to! This can help foster a more relaxed feel to your event. 

Beginning with your invitations, you can introduce your multi-color wedding theme early on in your wedding planning process. Many brides have relaxed the process of dress shopping for their bridesmaids and requested only that they purchase a dress within a family of hues. We have seen this done to create a rainbow spectrum effect, as seen above, or to create various shades and textures within one color, such as yellow or blue. For brides who would like to incorporate multiple colors in a more subtle fashion, she can encourage her bridesmaids to go for a bold color south of the ankles! Bright shoes make for fantastic photo opportunities. 

Say goodbye to bland (looking-not tasting!) buttercream frosting! From wedding cakes to edible favors and dessert bars, the more colors used the sweeter! Cakes can be embellished in any number of ways to add a pop of color. From butterflies, to a colorful cake topper and, yes, even candy! (Thank you, Martha Stewart, for going boldly where no bride has before dared to venture!). French Macarons, of course, have been stealing the spotlight for the past years and are a wedding favorite on account of their customizable color. Bring two or three accent colors to the bakers and they can often work with you to achieve the look you desire for the baked confections. Even candy favors, lavender sachets or small keepsake gifts can be toted home in bright and beautiful boxes, like our Marbelized Favor Pillow Box Kits!

From flowers to decoration receptions accessories like parasols and props for your photobooth, this unique and, yes, a bit tricky to pull off, wedding theme can treat your guests to a feast for the eyes! We recommend finding inspiration online and in magazines from those who have dared this non-traditional wedding scheme before.

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