Inspiration Board: A Little Bit Country

This week I'm feeling a little bit country. You can still have a down home feel without getting too cliche with the country feel. I love this old wagon wheel as an escort card holder. It is a lovely and unexpected detail. This lush bouquet is rustic chic perfection. Some simple white streamers add a lot of charm with very little work. And for the first time ever on Glamour and Grace, a pair of cowboy boots are just what this rustic bride needs! They are comfy and great for getting out in a field for some gorgeous photos.

[ Credits ]

Top: Once Wed, Once Wed, Ruffled, Piperlime

Bottom: Once Wed, Minted, Green Wedding Shoes, Watters

Inspiration Board: Romantic Neutrals

There is something so beautiful about neutrals. They are clean, crisp, and chic. I love using neutrals in a soft romantic way. Fresh blooms and fruit in antique silver set the mood for elegance. Bring in some vintage wood pieces to add some rustic whimsy. Go for classic with a monogram invite. A gown like this Vera is just too dreamy! Pair it with some lace earrings to complete the look. All together, it creates an event full of sweet romance!

[ Credits ]

Top: Snippet & Ink, Style Me Pretty, Betsy White, Piperlime

Bottom: Style Me Pretty, White Owl, Style Me Pretty, Vera Wang

Inspiration Board: Cozy Winter

Since it doesn't get that cold down here in Florida, I dream of crisp and cozy winters. Winter is and should be all about fresh frost and hot chocolate. I loved the idea of blending the cool blue tones with the warm chocolatey ones. The end result is this lovely blend of rustic elegance and icy glam. Anemones are the perfect winter flower, soft and sweet. I am completely smitten by this cross stitch invitation! So adorable and unique. Of course, serving hot cocoa and some delicious truffles are a must. This gown from The English Department is dreamy and romantic, two things every winter wedding gown should be. Add in some sparkly flats and a "wow" statement necklace, and you are well on your way to a cozy winter dream wedding.

[ Credits ]

Top: Eva Lindh, Prismera, Vera Wang, Love and Lavender

Bottom: The English Department, Minted, Style Me Pretty, J. Crew, Style Me Pretty

Real Wedding: Holly and Jordan

Today's wedding is bright, fun, and filled with elegance! The details are completely fabulous and the bride and her planners did an excellent job of blending the fresh outdoors with glamour and style. And I am a total fan of using fruit, like these green apples! The photos by Stephanie Baker make everything just that more fabulous!

Holly, the bride, shares some details:
There is nothing in the world that can surpass the beauty of the outdoors. So when it came to planning our dream wedding, we knew that we wanted our ceremony and reception to take place in a natural setting. We had an elegant, yet simple ceremony held in a grass cove; other than the simplicity of rose petals, we used the natural setting as our décor. Our reception tents were centered around a one hundred year old oak tree, which truly made a remarkable impact.

To create a fun and modern atmosphere that reflected our personalities, we chose earth tone colors with gold and silver metallics. Instead of traditional centerpieces, we used glass cylinders filled with orchid stocks and apples. We had lounges for guests to rest their feet after dancing under the stars, and our guests were treated with a candy bar filled with our favorite sweets.

The best advice I can offer to other brides is to hire a wedding planner! I truly had no idea how many details go into planning a wedding. We had so many ideas, but weren’t sure how to tie everything together. We had an incredible wedding planner who took our ideas, made them more fabulous than we thought possible, and created an amazing atmosphere that truly exceeded our expectations.

Photography | Stephanie Baker

Venue | Del Rio Country Club

Music | John and Kelly

Dress Shop | Mira Bridal Couture

Inspiration Board: Icing and Velvet

Fall is not just for the oranges and reds. I love when brides think outside of the seasons box and come up with something great. These lush browns and soft blues are the perfect combination! It has the warmth and coziness, yet a cool breeze with the blue. I was so inspired by this stunning bouquet! Mostly because it has the hot detail for fall: velvet. Little touches of velvet add so much richness and texture to your decor, not to mention being totally elegant. A rustic wood table brings it down to earth, yet still chic with a few chandeliers. And how adorable are these DIY sugar packet favors? Seriously too cute! I also love these fun cinnamon buns on a stick! They are the perfect sweet treat on a cool autumn night. For the gown I like something soft and classy with a touch of whimsy like this Jenny Packham. And for a simple band, this Loved ring by St. Kilda is so swoon worthy!

[ Credits ]

Top: 100 Layer Cake, St. Kilda Jewelry, Jenny Packham, Piperlime

Bottom: Jose Villa, Style Me Pretty, Para ti Novia, Lucy Dylan Weddings

Inspiration Board: All Neutral

Neutrals have been really popular of late, and I couldn't be more in love with it! Those soft grays and tans are just too sweet! Today's inspiration board celebrates all that is girly, romantic, and earthy. Start off with a rustic venue, like an old barn or a charming wooden church. When using neutrals, lamb's ear in your bouquets and florals are a must! These soft sage gray leaves are so dainty and add so much texture. For your look, choose a dress with lots of soft layers like this Vera Wang. Go natural with the hair and makeup, pinning it back with a beautiful clip like this one from Twigs and Honey. And then check out these shoes! Just too stunning for words! The perfect choice for the bride wanting something soft and sweet!

[ Credits ]

Top: Green Wedding Shoes, Minted, Once Wed, Style Me Pretty

Bottom: Vera Wang, Sahlia Michelle Jewelry, Style Me Pretty, Twigs & Honey

Inspiration Board: Sweet as Honey

When I saw this amazing new gown from Vera Wang, I fell utterly in love! What a beautiful color! Neutrals are really in right now, and I am enamored with this sweet honey shade! And what better way to do a honey themed board, than with lots of treats! Serve delicious chocolates, caramels and shortbread cookies as a candy bar. Or, hide your caramels in cute little favor boxes tied with ribbon! Once I found this cuff by Kate Spade, it was pretty much meant to be! I love her whole bee inspired collection! It's the perfect way to tie together a theme!

[ Credits ]

Top: Vera Wang, Kate Spade, Rebecca Thuss, Rebecca Thuss

Bottom: Martha Stewart Weddings, Ana Stylist, Krissy McCabe via Wedding Chicks,

 J. Crew Weddings

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Inspiration Board: Mossy Garden

When I saw this delightful photo shoot on Style Me Pretty, I fell in love with moss! How lovely would a moss inspired garden wedding be? I'm picturing a beautiful outdoor setting near a forest. Decorate with lush green wreaths and fresh flowers. Add in a sweet cake and some yummy treats, like nuts and organic chocolate. I love this natural leafed invitation from Minted! And this charming Amsale creation is the perfect gown for a garden wedding!

[ Credits ]

Top- Style Me Pretty, Jim Hjelm, Country Living, Minted, Amsale

Bottom- Rebecca Thuss, Eat Cake Be Merry, Ruffled, Rebecca Thuss, Piperlime 

Inspiration Board: Cocoa and Cream

Today I am a romantic. I'm loving the soft and girly look that this rich chocolate and cream combination creates! First off, this J. Crew gown is stunning. Seriously stunning! This dress completely embodies romance and femininity! I adore the stenciled cocoa monograms on these chocolate cakes by Martha Stewart Weddings! So simple, yet utterly elegant! These chandelier accented programs by Mr. Boddington are perfect for a vintage chic wedding. Adorn yourself with some lovely cream pearls and a fabulous feathered veil and your day will be filled with glamour and whimsy!

[ Credits ]

Top- Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, J. Crew Weddings, 

Joy Thigpen (photo by Our Labor of Love)

Bottom- Ann Taylor Weddings, Mr. Boddington’s Studio, Carla Ten Eyck Photography via 

Style Me Pretty, Choco Studio via Ruffled

Inspiration Board: Rustic and Natural

While I like my share of glitz and glamour, sometimes a nice down home feel is what I need!

I'm loving this simple and stunning gown from the Vineyard Collection! It has that perfect understated elegance for a rustic affair. This sweet bow necklace from Anthropologie would be a lovely accessory or a great gift for your girls! If you are going for that earthy feel, a hairpiece from Whichgoose is a must! She creates beautiful natural clips and vines crowns that ooze romance! Layering textures like in the table runners and your bouquet adds some interest and sophistication. And of course no homespun celebration would be without some delicious pie! I really love the idea of different pies for centerpieces, it saves money and would be a fun treat for your guests!

Credits:

Top- Kellie Kano via Ruffled, Vineyard Collection, Pierre Dumas, 

Tec Petaja via Once Wed, Anthropologie

Bottom- Sweet Street Gals Invitation, Whichgoose, Vera Wang Bridesmaid, 

Our Labor of Love

Inspiration Board: Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! I thought I'd create a fun Latin inspired board in honor of this (mostly for drinking margaritas!) holiday!

When I started this board, I noticed I kept pulling a bunch of food images, which I think is perfect because the latin culture is so infused with food. You can't have a Mexican fest without fresh pico de gallo and chips, a make your own taco station, and churros for dessert! And don't forget the sangria! A cigar roller, some domino games, and a mariachi band are perfect entertainment through the night! For the attire, you must have this Spanish stunner by Rosa Clara! All these blended together make for one fabulous fiesta!

Credits:

Top- Jubilee Events via Style Me Pretty, dominoes via the Knot.com, cigar by 

Shawna Herring via Ruffled, Allison Events via Style Me Pretty, 

Books and sign by Shawna Herring via Ruffled

Bottom- Constance Curtis Events via Green Wedding Shoes, Tec Petaja, Rosa Clara

Photo Fridays

This photo shoot is just too fabulous not to share! I saw this gem over on Style Me Pretty. It is one of their gorgeous From Inspiration to Reality shoots designed by Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge and photographed by Chelsea Nicole Photography.

I am just completely enamored with this first image! This is the image that sold me. I am just so in love with all the glamour that just oozes from this one photograph! I would have been perfectly happy just showing you this image, because it is that amazing! But if I did that, I would not do this shoot justice (the last image captures my heart as well!) So enjoy all the photo goodness and click here for even more!