…Some Inspiration For All Of You Darling Fall Brides!

I just found this beautiful fall wedding inspiration board created by Nicki over at Wedding So Pretty. 

I love all the details and those pinecone placecard holders are just divine!  I also love how the blue, mixed in with the orange and brown, seems to give this board such a cozy and warm feeling.  Check out her blog for more great ideas by clicking HERE.  Happy planning!

Made This Summer Backyard Bridal Shower One To Remember!

Sunflowers, lots of sunshine, great food, a hand-made tiki bar, family, friends and one happy couple - that was the setting for my cousin’s bridal shower this weekend.  It was lovely! 

The food served was cooked my my amazing aunt and made perfectly light & tasty for summer.  My uncle acted as bartender serving mimosas and bellinis, behind his new tiki hut.  Can you believe the tiki hut was hand-made by my cousin?  He had given it to him on Father’s Day, and it really worked great for the shower!  Too cool.

I love how the tables were set up, with soft yellow tablecloths and white place settings.  The favors were a hit - sunflowers were glued to the tops of these great smelling soaps from Bath & Body Works!  What a creative idea!  Each table was complete with a carafe of ice-cold lemonade with slices of lemon floating inside.

 One of my favorite gifts the couple received was the beautiful quilt that my grandma hand-made herself!  She started making them for my cousins and I, for when we get married.  I was the first one to get one, when we got married 5 years ago. 

We all tease her about how she’ll have to start making baby blankets soon…ha ha!  She’s going to have a ton of great grand children once we all start having babies!  She keeps saying, “Oh, don’t tell me that…I still have so many more quilts to make!”.  You know she loves it though!  The question is, “Who’s going to be first?”.  You never know!

So there you have it.  One amazing shower!  Congratulations to the fabulous couple, we can’t wait to see you at your wedding!

Thanks to Denise at Bellis Studios for some of the pictures!  She’s way better at photography than I.

… Meets Romantic Ruby Red! 

I’ve created another inspiration board and entered it into the Color Palette Contest being hosted by Style Me Pretty.  However, I think I’ll save that one as a surprise for you to enjoy later. 

Until then, take a look at this one!  Next, head on over to Style Me Pretty to check out the color palette entries posted so far, they’re beautiful!

Photo Credits (From left to right, top to bottom): Top left & top right pictures by Apertura Photography via Southern Weddings, Bridesmaid Dress: #JH5764T from the new Jim Hjelm Just Teas Collection, bride in fabulous red shoes by Something In Blue Photography, cake via The Knot, cherry favors via Martha Stewart, diamond & ruby ring via Bluenile, bottom right picture from Lee Forrest Design.

…Lovely French Wedding Inspiration!

I always enjoy finding fresh wedding inspiration, but sometimes you have to look outside the box.  In this case, it’s looking outside the United States “box”, and into France!

 Don’t you just love this inspiration from Undecorsecree.com?

You might want to use Google to translate if you’re like me and haven’t ever taken French language classes!

…With Woody Textures, Wheats, Grains & Earthy Tones!

Realizing many brides are currently planning their fall weddings, I’ve created my second inspiration board with a rustic fall scheme.  I know, it’s jumping a little ahead as we’re just nearing Spring, but why not?  Happy planning!

Credits: L-R/Top-Bottom: 1&2- Viva Terra, 3 &5- Velocity Art & Design, 4- Hanson Ellis, 6-Unknown, 7- Disney Bridal, 8- Social Couture, 9- Brides,  11- Erin Gallagher, 12- Hostess With The Mostess.

This is not your average wedding shop.  It’s Unique.

Now let me introduce you to my little friends…Black, White and Damask!

 I’m in awe of the product and inspiration I found today from Estilo Weddings.  It’s striking!

Perhaps it inspires me because when we got married, we incorporated these same colors into our wedding!  

Completely enamored by this look, I’ve created my very first inspiration board, featuring all black and white damask products from Estilo Weddings!

Love that black wall hanging in the back?  Created by designer Tord Boontje, get yours for $99.00  HERE!

Hope you enjoy! 

In love like I am?  Decided you must have these items?  Get them all now by shopping at Estilo Weddings!

They even give back a portion of all profits from Estilo Weddings to Women of Vision, a non-profit organization committed to lifting up women in need all across the globe!  Now THAT is stylish.