Archive for February, 2009

Q :: Quirky

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Your wedding is your time to let your personality shine through! Create a day that reflects you and your fiance’s style, filling it with details that are unlike anything seen at other weddings!  My favorite part of weddings is seeing those quirky details that I would have never thought about! To clear up any confusion, my view on the term quirky is not negative but a fabulous way to make your wedding your own!

Rock n’ Roll Bride is a blog I read that truly highlights brides’ and grooms’ individual styles.  The weddings featured here show these quirky aspects of weddings and how much fun you can have when you get creative with the details of your day!  I love reading this blog and am inspired daily to think outside of the box from the typical weddings I’ve seen.

I think it is easy to see pictures and attend weddings that creates a picture of what a wedding is “supposed” to be like.  There is a lot of talk about tradition that surrounds weddings and everyone wants to do it the correct way.  I strongly believe that there is no such thing as a “right” wedding, which is why i adore Rock n’ Roll bride so much!  It encourages not sticking with the status quo and bringing your own ideas into your day. For example, every groomsman I have worked with has complained about the shoes that come with the tux… why put yourself through pain… check out these fun shoes the group decided to wear!!

These are a few of the many unconventional pictures you can find at Rock n’ Roll Bride’s blog that is proof of how getting away from the norm can create a wedding that belongs to just you! Send me picture of your details that made your wedding unforgettably yours!

 

Source  Rock n’ Roll Bride

Etsy :: thisartistwontstarve

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

I love this new Etsy Artist: thisartistwontstarve

Her jewelery would make great gifts to give your bridesmaids! All creative funky jewelery that is full of personality!!  All of her items are hand made and can be designed to the color or style that you want.  She is still new to etsy and getting her items uploaded, but I would keep an eye out on this new seller … she’s fantastic!!

Website:  thisartistwontstarve

P :: Polka Dots

Monday, February 16th, 2009

After taking a week to celebrate love around Valentine’s day, I am excited to get back to the Weddings A-to-Z Series!  I have been looking forward to this post for the simple fact that I get to write about Polka Dots!  Adding polka dots to your wedding creates a playful atmosphere and makes a fun statement to your guests.

I believe you can create a theme around polka dots for your wedding, just be careful not to overdue it!  I think you will have the best results by first choosing a main color scheme, and then adding in polka dot patterns in details where it isn’t expected!  Examples of this is finding shoes that sport the pattern or have your fiancee wear a tie as shown below.

I love when florists use polka dot ribbon to wrap the bouquet, another simple but eye catching addition to your wedding!

If you want to make a more dramatic statement with your polka dot theme you can have the bridesmaid dresses, cake and invitations covered with cheerful dots! I adore this pink J. Crew polka dot dress I saw at DC Nearlyweds!

As I mentioned earlier, this theme is playful and exciting for your guests.  Plan out the details that you want to add polka dots to and have fun with it!

I can not finish a blog on polka dots without mentioning Australia’s Polka Dot Bride!  Her blog is not only inspirational but it will give you so many ideas for stylish additions to your wedding!

Sources: Apple Cellar Bakery, Amy Carroll Photography, Katie and Ryan’s Wedding, Bizarre Wedding Flowers, Huckleberry Karen Blog, Favor Studio, DC Nearlyweds

Bubbly Inspiration

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Can you imagine if you saw a best man pull out this list before his speech?! … I love surprises during weddings!!

Source: Ben Chrisman Photography

02.14.2009 – Happy Valentines Day!

Friday, February 13th, 2009

I hope you are out spending time today with those you love and not inside reading my blog so I will keep it short!

This is who I am loving on today… Who are you celebrating with?!!

Source: Rich Miller Photography