string of ribbon

Looking for an easy, inexpensive way to spice up your wedding decor? Why not ribbon?! And no, I don't mean slaving away with a hot glue gun or sewing needle to craft bows or pinwheels or rosettes, I mean simple strands of ribbon. Nothing fancy, nothing time consuming. Just strips of ribbon hanging, dangling and flowing.



How cool is this floating escort card arrangement? Imagine how many wide-eyed guests you'd see!

This extremely innovative idea of hanging champagne glasses was featured in Engage '10.

{From top to bottom: Aaron Delesie via Elizabeth Anne Designs and Style Me Pretty, Jose Villa via OneWed, wedding flowers, miss indian bride, Love Me Do Photography via The Inspired Bride and Green Wedding Shoes, Engage '10 via Amy Atlas Blog, the Knot, Music City Events}

Are you incorporating ribbon into your wedding ceremony or reception? What other creative elements are you using?

tulip love

{flower garden}

Tulips are my most current obsession and reason to smile while I bounce around town. They are popping up everywhere now that it's getting warmer and I couldn't be more thrilled. I know they won't last long, so I'm soaking up their prettiness while I can.

Hoping you're finding inspiration somewhere.

Looking forward to getting back on track with blogging. Have great posts lined up for the week! Stay tuned, folks!

letters and words

Letters and words in home decor and wedding design were all the rage the last two years. Anthropologie was certainly a top contender in the most influential of this design. But here's the million dollar question: Is it still a hot trend?

Don't get me wrong, the monogram as a cake topper or flanking the chapel doors is classic. But are the one worded labels of rooms, names or items a dying trend?

{pottery barn via apartment therapy, remodelacholic, he & she photography via unveiled vows, the letter lady, country living}

What do you think? Still in style or a dead trend?

under a single tree

I'm surrounded by gorgeous details and designs on a regular basis. I'm often asked my must-have's or details of my own dream wedding and usually the answer is preceded by a blank stare. But the one thing I do know is that somehow, someway I will get married under a huge tree.

{Jose Villa, InStyle Weddings, Jose Villa, Feather Love Photography via OnceWed, Prokopets Studio, Ron Warren Photography via WeddingBee, Meghan McSweeney Photography}

cheers to july

The 4th of July is one of my favorites. It oozes of vibrant summer cocktails, gorgeous finger foods, and amazing fun. Here are some festive and inspiring images:

{pretzel sticks, mini cheescakes, chip cones, table setting, ice cream cones, berry shakes via Martha Stewart; blue shoes via Towner Jones Photography; dress via flickr; pinwheels via Martha Stewart}

farm style wedding

I teamed up with the fabulous Meghan McSweeney again to create a rustic, farm-inspired wedding complete with a distressed horse barn, a serene lake and a tire swing. Tarnished pitchers were filled with wildflowers and vintage napkin linens and china lined the burlap runner.

We are so excited that the gorgeous Grey Likes Weddings featured our farm style shoot too! Pop over to her fabulous blog and take a look at more eye candy.





The incredible vendors that participated:

Photos: Meghan McSweeney
Style: LK Events & Design
Dress/Accessories: Pleiades Bridal Design Studio
Flowers: Carolyn Young
Cake: The Buttercream Bee
Hair/Makeup: Josh Henderson, Mango Salon
Models: Shera, James

wildflowers

There is something so natural and organic about wildflower bouquets and arrangements. Something so relaxed and carefree, unpretentious and whimsical--like you walked into a field, gathered some flowers and tied ribbon around them. Here are some hand-picked bouquets that are inspiring me:

{photos 1 & 2, Bob Schnell; Studio Castillero via Ruffled Blog; photos 4 & 5 Hugh Forte Photography via Wedding Chicks; Jennifer Hughes}

a rustic and romantic bridal portrait

Quite often I hear brides asking for unique and not so cookie cutter approaches to bridal portraits. The standard studio portraits are becoming obsolete and these trendy brides are turning to different ways to show off the goods. Herein lies the inspiration for this rustic and romantic bridal shoot photographed by the insanely talented, Meghan McSweeney and styled by LK Events & Design.

It was shot on a picturesque farm, complete with tall wheat stalks, Snickers the horse, a worn stable, and lots of manure. [Our shoes were thanking us later]. The dress, a dropped waist gown with fitted satin bodice and multi-layered tulle skirt, was designed and created by Charla Bjostad at Pleiades Vintage Bridal and Design Studio. Silk flowers with satin ribbons were weaved throughout the layers of tulle. Complimenting the dress, the bride wore a resin-dipped orchid necklace with strands of freshwater pearls and crystal. Charla also created the headpiece using an oversized silk peony and satin ribbon. Swoon.



We are so excited that the amazing Anne Marie over at Perfect Bound loved this shoot just as much as we did. To see much more of this bridal inspiration, step over to her gorgeous blog and check us out. Thanks Anne Marie!



Photographer- Meghan McSweeney Photography
Stylist- Lindsay Averette of LK Events and Design
Flowers- Carolyn Young
Hair and Make-up: Josh Henderson at Mango
Dress and Accessories: Charla Bjostad at Pleiades Bridal Design

picnic tables

There's something undeniably sweet about dressed picnic tables for a backyard wedding. Because there is something so simple and romantic about these intimate weddings, you don't have to go extravagant with the decor. Sweet, personal details are perfect.

{Whitebox Weddings via Salt Harbor Designs, Nelson Hancock Photo styled by Kate Parker via Wedding Bee Pro, Country Living}

If you're worried about your guests comfort level, grab some colorful pillows at your local thrift store and adorn the table benches. It adds comfort and pop!

burlap is today's tulle

I recently read somewhere that 'burlap is today's tulle' and I couldn't agree more. Since I started dreaming of all things wedding, I can't tell you a fabric that I've had design dreams about more than burlap. At around $2 a yard, it is inexpensive and a perfect element to your rustic, DIY affair.For a country or farm wedding, cover the tops of hay barrels for adorable seating. But be careful of shedding. Get linen burlap and spray lightly with starch and that should rid your guests of burlap-covered clothing.

Cut burlap in strips and use as ribbon for stationery. Add a textured element by wrapping them around candles or framing pictures.

Burlap is a seamstress's dream fabric as it sews so nicely. Get your girls together and make quick DIY favor bags. You can even make wine bags for the holidays!


Aren't this DIY burlap napkin rings adorable?

{photos: Ruffled Blog, W Scott Chester Photography via Get Married, Getaway Brides, Kate Headley via Snippet & Ink, Ken Kienow via Snippet & Ink, Elizabeth Anne Designs}

I can't quite think of another fabric I love more than burlap. Period.