10/07/2015

Inspiration: Changing Leaves

This week's posts are going to be a little different; moving and posting on schedule is turning out to be rather difficult. All of the regular posts will be added this week, but in double posts rather than single posts. Today's will include both {Inspiration Tuesday} and {Color Wheel Wednesday}. Enjoy!


It's that time in Illinois where all of the leaves are starting to change from greens into gorgeous yellows, oranges, and reds. It's one of my favorite times of year! Enjoy this inspiration on ways to incorporate some changing leaves into your day.

Engagement Photos 

Save-the-Dates 

Invitations 

Bouquets 

Boutonnieres 

Hair Accessories

Ceremony Decor 

Cocktail Hour Linens 

Escort Cards 

Reception Decorations 

Centerpieces 

Place Cards 

Place Settings 

Wedding Cakes 

Cookies 

Dessert Tables 

Guestbooks 

Favors 

Gorgeous Locations 

Leaf-detailed Bridal Gowns 

Colors: Bridesmaids Dresses

Colors: Groomsmen Ties 

Inspiration: 

Will your be falling for these changing colors on your big day?

10/06/2015

Etsy Spotlight: Veiled Beauty


A quintessential accessory for a bride on her wedding day is a veil; Etsy shop, Veiled Beauty, is the perfect place to purchase yours! The shop offers a variety of styles that are sure to add the finishing touch to your wedding day look. Enjoy ten of my favourite veils and visit her Etsy shop to see more.

10/05/2015

Friendly Inspiration: Nicole

This post is coming to you a day late, meaning that today will be a two-post day!

If you missed the inspiration behind this modern fairytale, see the inspiration here.

Nicole's Friendly Inspiration:

The Colour Scheme: This fairytale wedding will focus on pastel purples with hints of nudes and sage.

The Invitations: The purple will first be introduced with the invitations, featuring a geometric, modern envelope pattern.

The Venue: Both the ceremony and reception will take place in the main floor of the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. This atrium location features towering glass windows, skylights, two overlooking balconies. The cocktail hour will take place outside the museum, in the beautiful gardens.

The Bride:

The Dress: Nicole will wear this flowy Watters gown, with a unique sweetheart neckline, geometric straps, and a-line skirt. 

The Accessories: Nicole will wear her hair down in waves that frame her face. To accessorize, she'll carry a sage, purple, and white bouquet and wear simple diamond and pearl earrings and a detailed diamond bracelet.

The Bridesmaids: Nicole's ladies will wear lavender dresses with a detailed bodice and will carry a smaller version of the bride's bouquet. 

The Groom & Groomsmen: The men will wear dark charcoal suits, complete with lavender ties and lavender and sage boutonnieres. 

The Ceremony: To accent the beautiful glass windows of the venue, the backdrop will consist of sheer drapery, decorated with hanging roses and crystals. To add to this fairytale backdrop, the aisle will be lined with flower petals and glowing candles, along with glittered hearts hanging from the aisle chairs.

The Cocktail Hour: The drinks will be served from a beautifully decorated outdoor bar and will be enjoyed on cocktail tables decorated with nude tablecloths, large cream bows, and different bottles filled with flowers. 

The Escort Cards: Hanging from greenery will be the guests' escort cards, held with gemstone clips. 

The Reception: There will be circular and rectangular tables at the reception, both of which will be covered with nude tablecloths and overlays: the circular tables will have nude overlays, while the rectangular tables will have cream overlays. The centrepieces will consist of lavender, sage, and white flowers, along with tall candle votives and roses sitting atop tall candlesticks. The table will be completed with mirrored table numbers and white china plates with light lilac napkins.

The Cake: A three-tiered white cake will be served to the guests, decorated with a gold chevron second tier, colourful florals, and a glittered "Best Day Ever" topper. 

The Guestbook and Favours: Nicole wished to give her guests photobooth photos as a way of thanking them for attending, as well as giving them a memory from the night. I decided that the bride and groom should also get to see those memories, so the photobooth photos will also be used in the couple's guestbook.

Next week, a woodsy winery wedding.

10/03/2015

Friendly Inspiration Intro: Nicole

This week's Friendly Inspiration is one day late, because yesterday, I officially moved to Illinois! (More on that later this week.)

Today's post features the inspiration behind a fairytale wedding in pastel purple. Enjoy the inspiration and come back tomorrow to see the final product!


The Inspiration:

10/02/2015

Real Couple: Meet the Josephs

October's Real Couple: The Josephs


This couple is the true definition of high school sweethearts. They began dating during her junior year and his senior and have been together every since.

Enjoy meeting the Josephs!

10/01/2015

Falling for Gold

Colour Palette: Burgundy, Mustard, & Gold

/ Gold and burgundy flower girl. / Gold and burgundy floral arch. / Velvet wedding shoes. / Gold and burgundy centrepiece. / Golden headpiece and burgundy lip. / Gold cake with burgundy flowers. / Burgundy bouquet. / Mustard bridesmaid. / Lanterns decorated with burgundy and mustard flowers. / Gold charger with detailed menu. / Gold tables with burgundy centrepieces. / Cocktail hour menu. / Mustard boutonnieres. /

/ Burgundy boutonnieres. / Golden detailed cake. / Gold candles with colourful flowers. / Invitation suite in all three colours. / Gold foiled favours. / Mustard tablecloths. / Burgundy menu on gold china. / Burgundy bouquet with mustard sash. / Fall-inspired engagement shoot. / Burgundy tables with gold candles. / Burgundy bowtie and mustard boutonniere. / Mustard wedding cake. / Gold drapery and chandelier. /

Are you falling for gold with this colour scheme?