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1. DIY votives from fellowfellow

2. DIY rustic candle holders by  My Design Dump (via  I SPY DIY ‘s Pinterest)

3. DIY String Wall- Art by Que Linda

Credits: Chicken Wire Frame from Lemonade Makin Momma; Pretty Clothespins  from BleuBird Vintage

I have come across sooo much great inspiration for home decor on Pinterest. Many of them make me think of weddings, so I’ll be creating some palettes based on my favorites.

This bedroom stood out to me because of how the peach and patterns stand out against the gray. For this wedding, I’m picturing a somewhat casual, comfortable affair. It’s not overly girly- but there are a few details that are distinctly feminine. The bride’s dress would be sweet and romantic; and crisp white table linens that mimic the bed’s comforter. Other details that are a must are one or two bold patterns like these pillows. These could be implemented though napkins, menus, and of course the invites!

Finally, I love the traditional elements- the headboard and detailing of the stools… maybe seen in frames throughout the wedding? The beauty about using a photo like this for inspiration is that its a great foundation- and can be interpreted in many ways!

Enjoy!

Credit: Home

Some of my favorites from the week…

1. This cake: Salt Harbor

2. These flower girls photographed by Float Away Studios

3. This bride photographed by Jonas Peterson,

4. These rings that make cute gifts by Terilee Jewelry on Etsy

Credits: Purple: Style Me Pretty, Green with Brown(unknown) , blue with flowers( unknown),  dark brown, bottles in tray, blue speckled , blue with green, purple and yellow

• Runners- maybe the most obvious, but still a simple and easy way to add color to your table. These are less expensive to rent, and easier to DIY. Yellow round-table runner pictured is a Martha Stewart DIY.

• Napkins- If displayed creatively, napkins can have great visual impact. I especially love the rectangular folded napkin holding the menu- it really makes the placesetting.

• Favors- Instead of making a cute display table for your favors, consider using them in the table setting to add color. Kill two birds with one stone!

• Menus- Colored paper is a lot easier on the budget than linens. Spend a little extra time making your menus stand out and then place them on your plates.

• Napkin adornments- Beyond just color, you can find plenty of ways to turn up the appeal of your napkins. Flowers, fruit, ribbons or twine, and tissue pom poms could all do the trick.

Hope this helps! What other good ideas have you all seen implemented that work well?
 

Credits: chevron stripe runner: Nancy Ray Photography via style me pretty, round runner DIY: Martha Stewart Weddings , purple napkin: Agnes Lopez via Style Me Pretty, blue napkin via Style Me Pretty, brown napkin: buzzle, DIY Yellow menu tags: 100 Layer Cake, napkin adornment DIYs: Martha Stewart Weddings, candle favors: Martha Stewart, moss favor: Martha Stewart, favor box: Country Living

David Burton via Haute Design 

I LOVE bright and bold colors. But I have to admit, there’s something about the combination of the color white with the lightest of pastel colors that has a fresh, youthful, and elegant feel. Mint green, pale yellow, powder blue, or blush….I love them all.

Credits: Call Me Cupcake via Somewhere Splendid, Mint Cake: MarthaStewartweddings via The Perfect Palette Pinterest, yellow bridesmaids:Our Labor of Love via Once Wed,  blue table: Martha Stewart; Blue Dress: CLF, blush dress: Kathe Pults Pinterest, blush carnations: Pinterest

From Elton Anderson:

From Angelica Glass: 

I might be blushing a little…

I have been spending hours perusing the internet, catching up on my favorite blogs, discovering new ones… Trying to get a feel for what’s out there, and what needs to be out there . I wanted to share a few things I came across that peaked my interest!

Photography by Michael Gaydon: What great inspiration for you winter brides! Cotton plants…. I love this idea. I’ll have to do some research on how you get your hands on these if you don’t happen to live near a cotton field, but hey…it’s inspiration. And how awesome would it be to have a winter engagement session with those horses! Can’t you just see it- a couple with all their winter accessories…walking through the snow, leading their horses. Another with the guy helping the girl off the horse. Another with them roasting marshmallows… I could go on.

Whit & Whistle: This blog is full of all sorts of goodness. These diy crafts were particularly interesting. Amanda created a chalkboard platter, chalkboard mug, and this stenciled pillow. Someone please stencil me a pillow one with my favorite love song lyrics. I want one bad!

Friendship Bracelet: This is soooo cute. It’s like a friendship bracelet for adults! A little pricey for a bridesmaid gift, but maybe some of ya’ll can swing it. Or maybe just for your one true bestie? Comes in brass or silver.

Dynamo Typochocolate: It’s chocolate that says “best day ever.” It’s chocolate so….good gift by default. The typography is just the cherry on top.

Cookbook: Cookbooks are a typical bridal shower gift…but this one put an instant smile on my face. Isn’t this how every woman feels many a night??? I think this also works as a gift to the groom. I’ll admit- I have no idea if the recipes are good… it’s the profanity that got me.