July 13, 2010 by Tabitha
I am loving these custom moss monogram letters for weddings designed by Spotted Leopard. These would be a very nice touch to add to a french country or vintage inspired wedding. The designer can also make them large enough to adorn the entrance doors for a church wedding. Have a look at the ones featured below!
Of course, after your wedding, you can reuse them by incorporating them into your home decor. Perhaps, above your fireplace on the mantel or as wall décor.
So not only are these moss monogram letters a great way to personalize your wedding, but they can serve as nice keepsake from your wedding. To view more custom moss creations by Spotted Leopard, please visit their Etsy shop.
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April 18, 2010 by Tabitha
When assigning seats for your wedding reception, please take the following into consideration:
- Accessibility – Are there any guests that are physically disabled? If so, assign them to a table that is close to an entrance/exit point. For example, if your grandmother uses a walker to balance, then you do not want to assign her to a table that is on the opposite side of an entrance, nor do you want to place any disabled guests in an area where they may have a difficult time getting around the room or to their assigned table.
- Noise Level – One of the key things I pointed out when I discussed the benefits of creating a floor plan, was that by creating a floor plan you will have a visual of the room’s layout including a designated area to where the band or DJ will be located. Obviously, this is important because you will want to avoid assigning any guests to tables near the band if you suspect they may may get annoyed with the noise level of the band, for example, any elderly guests and even guests who may bring their infants.
- Family Dynamics – Simply put, are there any members of your family who have a difficult time getting along or being cordial with each other? If so, please do not seat them with or near each other. Sure your wedding is a time to bring people together, but not at the expense of your wedding day turning sour. Sometimes we like to think people will put their differences aside for such a special occasion, but I can tell you that it does notalways work out that way.
{This is a re-post and content has been modified. Originally published on our old blog in June 2009}
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July 26, 2009 by Tabitha
I love mason jars and they remind me so much of my grandmother. She used them to make jams and preserves, to pickle, can or store various foods. Heck I even remember drinking lemonade and sweet ice tea out of mason jars when we were children.
So, naturally I am inspired that many brides are wanting to incorporate them into their wedding design. One of the most awe-inspiring ways I have send them used is as lighting–candle holders and lanterns.
Here are a few inspiring ideas I found on the Internet and wanted to share with you of how you can use mason jars as lighting for your event.
In the photo to the left, the designer used a manzanita branch as the base and then adorned it with rose pomanders and hanging mason jar candles.
What I love about this is that the designer combined both the flowers and the mason jar candles. Truth be told the design would have looked very nice with either the mason jar candles or the rose pomanders alone, but the designer took it a step further by using both. Don’t you just love it?
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This is a simple, elegant and inexpensive way to decorate your wedding ceremony using mason jars. I really like the idea of using mason jars as aisle decoration whether it’s to hold flowers or candles, though I really like the candles a lot because of the warm and romantic ambiance it creates. On that note, candles for an
outdoor wedding ceremony work best if your ceremony will take place in the late evening.
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This is another great way to use mason jars to add lighting to an outdoor wedding. Now, just imagine if you setup a lounge area under a tree like this that has been decorated with mason jar laterns and kissing balls. Here’s a visual for you.
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What I like about this last photo is that it peaks one’s interest or curiosity. It’s like what’s that over there and as you can see the mason jars serve the same function as your typical candle holders, providing the perfect lighting to attract guests to this focal point. In case you are wondering, those are glass ornament favors, which have been displayed on grapevine trellises. Lovely idea!!
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July 5, 2009 by Tabitha
Next on my list of things to do that are outside the box for wedding inspiration is to go spend a few hours in an art museum. For me, the idea of visiting an art museum for wedding inspiration is that it is a great way for your right-brain to do some creative exercising. Art museums often have a load of abstract paintings in their collection and many other unique pieces of artwork that in one form of another will get your creative juices flowing. I say this because some paintings are so abstract, that you have to think outside of the box to begin to see the artist’s vision.
One example of how artwork can be an inspiration for weddings is to look at fashion designer,
Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2010 bridal gown collection. Recently, I
blogged about Herrera’s newest bridal collection and in that post it was mentioned that all of the bridal gown designs were inspired by famous artists like Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower painting (see photo above), Henri Matisse’s famous paper cut outs, and Claude Monet’s water lily paintings just to name a few.
In addition to forcing yourself to think creatively by visiting an art museum, many paintings just like
fabrics, are also an excellent source of inspiration for “unique color palettes, textures, and even themes to incorporate into your
event design.”
Get Inspired!
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July 4, 2009 by Tabitha
In yesterday’s
blog post, I mentioned that “if you really want to get creative and personalize your wedding, then you need to think outside of the box.” What that means is that you need to look for unconventional sources of inspiration for your wedding.
Next on my list of things to do to get your creative juices flowing for your
wedding design is to visit a few flea markets and antique shops. Whether you are looking for unique inspiration for your wedding ceremony, a themed cocktail hour, or your wedding reception, flea markets and antique shops are filled with quaint inspiration. Especially, if you are looking to host a country-style or
southern wedding, a
vintage inspired wedding, and even a
green wedding.
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July 3, 2009 by Tabitha
The source of inspiration for your wedding design can come from anywhere. Often times, wedding magazines are the first source brides think of when seeking inspiration for their wedding. Wedding magazines are great. However, if you really want to get creative and personalize your wedding, then you need to think outside of the box.
Over the next few days, I would like to share a few unique places and things to do that will help you get inspired for your
wedding design. My first suggestion is that you visit some fabric stores.
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Fabric stores are a magnificent source of inspiration for weddings, especially if you are looking for unique color palettes, textures, and even themes to incorporate into your event design. I highly recommend doing this first to going to your local Home Depot to look at paint color chips. Now, I am not opposed to doing this as I like to collect their free swatches whenever I am paying them a visit. But, fabric stores are a world of their own and are filled with loads of unique inspiration. You just never know what you will find. Get Inspired!
Personal Confession: I love, love, love fabric. I can and have literally spent many hours in both fabric and furniture stores with my mother. It’s one of our favorite past times to do together. However, I cannot sew at least with a sewing a machine, but give me just a needle and thread to stitch something or a stable gun to upholster benches and headboards and I can go to town.
Photo Sources: 1502 Fabrics
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July 2, 2009 by Tabitha
Considering that your
wedding cake will be on display for the bulk of your wedding reception, it should be considered as part of your
event design plan. In other words, your wedding cake should be thought of as one of the focal points of your reception.
There is nothing more beautiful and captivating than going over the top for your wedding cake display, especially if you want to add some
oomph to your reception design. One of my favorite ways to display a wedding cake is to set it up under a
wedding canopy that is draped with fabric. Have a look at the example featured below!
The cake setup above was created with a pipe and drape system. In addition, the cake table was lined and draped with a couple layers of fabric and decorated with a load of flowers. For more pizzazz, this designer added hanging strings of flowers. This is definitely a “WOW” factor.
What I love most about this cake display is that it is set up against a very beautifully design wall, which serves as a captivating backdrop for this cake display. The wall itself along with the lighting is bound to draw guests to the details of this display.
Finally, this wedding cake display is a great example of how a fabric backdrop and few uplights can go a long way. This design is rather simple and elegant, but full of drama as it makes a very powerful statement. Wouldn’t you agree?
There are numerous ways you can display your wedding cake, so please feel free to be creative with your cake display, after all it is a focal point and your guests can ooh and ah over your design.
Photos Source: Project Wedding
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