Steal Worthy Idea

Can't think of something to do for your cake table? Why not cover it in a blanket of flowers? It is modern here, but can also be done very romantic and vintage. Plus, it really helps the cake stand out and shine! Love this idea!

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P.S.- Like the new Steal This border? Its a little preview of the sweet yet modern new redesign 

coming your way next week!

Photo Fridays

If something is French inspired, black and white, and filled with peonies, I'm pretty much guaranteed to swoon. So when Kristen Steele sent this lovely inspiration shoot over, I got giddy with excitement! It's all those good things I love and more! My favorite detail? The adorable bow tied place settings, just too cute and chic for me to handle!

Photographer | Kristen Steele Photography
Event Planner | Mr. & Mrs. Weddings and Events
Floral Designer | A Village of Flowers
Reception Venue | CJ's Off the Square
Invitation Designer | Prim and Paper
Dress Designer | Priscilla of Boston
Equipment Rentals | Classic Party Rentals

I've got a really AMAZING giveaway coming at you on Monday!

You really won't want to miss it!! Have a lovely weekend!

Real Wedding: Katie and Luke

You know when you get a wedding from The Schultzes, its going to be good! And boy, this one does not disappoint. It doesn't get much better than a sweet winter wedding filled with romantic purples and dreamy snowscapes. Even with unexpected snow storm that had this couple searching for a new officiant the day before, Katie and Luke had a gorgeous day with wonderful memories.

Here are some details from the lovely Katie:
Our wedding was January 30th at the Fearrington House in Pittsboro, North Carolina. We were married in their garden terrace, a beautiful enclosed space with a large stone fireplace, and had our reception in the on-site barn. When we chose January 30th as our wedding day, snow was honestly not a serious consideration in our minds. We live in North Carolina, and significant snowstorms are a rare event. As our luck would have it, the snow began failing heavily during our rehearsal dinner the night before. By morning, we had a lovely, deep blanket. 

When we were planning our wedding, we knew location and photography were two of our top priorities. We couldn’t have been happier with the Fearrington House. Their event planning staff took care of a lot of the logistics, and gave us real peace of mind throughout the process. Needless to say, The Schultzes were wonderful photographers. Like all of our vendors, they took the weather in stride and made sure we had incredible memories of our day. 

I stayed by myself at my house the night before our wedding, so I began the day digging my car out from under the snow. That is a memory I won’t soon forget! Because North Carolina does not often get that kind of weather, some of our out-of-town guests were not able to attend. While we missed their presence, the smaller-than anticipated guest list created an intimate atmosphere that actually turned into an amazing day. We really focused on the essential elements of the day: we were there, we had someone to marry us (we had to find a new officiant the day before because ours got stuck in Tennessee on the front end of the snowstorm), and we were surrounded by loved ones. 

This last shot is so stunning!

Photography | The Schultzes
Venue | Fearrington Village
Band | The Brothership
Make-Up | Make-Up Art by Jenny

Thanks so much for sharing your sweet day with us Katie and Luke!

And many thanks to The Schultzes for sending this beauty our way!

Inspiration Board: Sweet Valentine

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so I thought I'd create some Sweet Valentine inspiration for you. You can do a Valentine's wedding, without it being overly Valentine-ish. I love this more subtle and charming take on the day of love. Some simple red flowers and delicious treats will do the trick. I am in love with this darling ruffle cake! Add in these heart shaped cookies and silhouette sugar cubes, and everyone is in for a sweet treat. This polka dot bow tie is a must for any Valentine's groom. For the gown, abandon the wedding dress white for this blush tone stunner. This beauty is so fabulous, I don't think anyone would blame you!

[ Credits ]

Top: Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Kate Spade

Bottom: Ruffled, Once Wed, Wedding Chicks, Elie Saab

Inspiration Board: Spring Pinks

Even though its still winter, I'm ready for fresh and bright Spring! I'm loving this chic combination of pink, burgundy, and green. I got my inspiration from this stunning bouquet. It feels rustic and handpicked, yet so perfectly placed and elegant. For the centerpieces, go with the same natural feel with fresh flowers and artichokes in wooden boxes. Keep the food crisp and light, using seasonal ingredients and local flavors. For the gown, I love this sleek and simple silhouette with just a hint of blush pink. And this love ring is just too sweet not to wear! End the celebration with some bright and fun confetti for a stylish Spring affair.

[ Credits ]

Top: Once Wed, Style Me Pretty, Love and Lavender, Sydney Evan

Bottom: Once Wed, 57 Grand, Elva Fields, Oscar de la Renta

Inspiration Board: Romance in Peach

While a lot of winter weddings are white and bright, I really love this soft and romantic take for winter. Some sweet peaches and creams paired with gold make the perfect whimsical winter combo. For centerpieces go with small and lush arrangements and ruffle lined table numbers. Add some literary charm with some book escort cards. Accents of velvet and gold give richness and depth to the whole feel. For the bridal look take on a lovely ruffled number like this Christos. Pair that with some bling glitter gold heels and a fun statement necklace and you are well on your way to winter whimsy perfection.

[ Credits ]

Top: Style Me Pretty, DSW, Simple Silhouettes, Style Me Pretty, 

Bottom: Ellen Silverman, Mr. Boddington, Elva Fields, Christos

Inspiration Board: French Country Chic

Mmm, macarons! There is no other dessert quite as classy and fabulous as the macaron. This lovely tray of pastel treats inspired today's French country chic board. The creams, pinks, and purples keep everything so fresh and light. I love this family style table setting, especially the pops of turquoise in the glasses! Mixing patterns like in the favors and paper goods adds interest and texture. I'm way in love these striped favor boxes! And if you want to make sure your gals look great, this Amsale bridesmaid dress is so effortlessly chic! But don't worry, I've got your look covered with this flowy Jenny Packham stunner and a perfect pair of pearls!

[ Credits ]

Top: Green Wedding Shoes, J. Crew, Rebecca Thuss, Raceytay

Bottom: Minted, Amsale, Style Me Pretty, Jenny Packham

Real Wedding: Emily and Ryan

Bright happy weddings are what make the world go round. And today's wedding is just that! A fun spring wedding filled with vibrant colors, glitter TOMS shoes, and fabric flowers. Yep, that's right! The bride has allergies and opted for these cute fabric bouquets instead! I love when brides find fun ways to get around challenges that arise and really think out of the box! Even better, check out the beautiful photos the talented Wes Roberts captured!

Here what the bride, Emily, had to say: When we began planning our wedding, we knew a few things: we wanted it outside, nontraditional, and in the spring/summer. What unfolded was our dream wedding, with some fun and silly bumps along the way.

My dress, as well as the bridesmaids' dresses, were from David's Bridal, and we all wore silver glitter TOMS Shoes. I was ecstatic to have my makeup done by long-time friend and makeup artist, Dean Brown.

I'd visited Jasmine Hill Gardens a few times before and fell in love with the wedding garden and the surrounding grounds. The reflecting pool made for a gorgeous backdrop to the altar, and the gorgeous surroundings made for a mess-free decorating solution. Unfortunately for Ryan, though, the heat was so intense (it was May in Alabama, after all!) that he was sweating all day–which didn't quite agree with his hair. The ceremony was performed by a local pastor who was also a family friend, and we wrote & read our own vows. Just as we had every guest misty-eyed, the maid of honor dropped the ring onto the stone altar, making a loud clanging sound––and erupting the crowd into giggles! We used a sand vase pouring in lieu of a unity candle, to the song "You & Me" by Dave Matthews Band, and exited to the song "All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles.

I am a graphic design major, so I designed the invitations, stationary, and special interactive guestbook pages at each guest's seat. The flowers were hand-assembled fabric flowers from reallybadkitty on Etsy, but were sent unwrapped (and in the boutonnieres' case, unassembled) for me to do myself.

The cake, designed by Teresa's Cake Art & Bakery, was a fondant-covered pound cake with cream cheese icing, topped with a cake topper made in the couples' likenesses, with their two dogs depicted near them, while the groom's cake, shaped like a snare drum, was peanut butter cake with chocolate icing.

The reception highlights: I was serenaded during the reception by the groom's fraternity brothers to a song entitled "Let Me Be Your Sweetheart". The bouquet was caught by the maid of honor, and the garter, houndstooth & Alabama football-themed, was caught by one of the groomsmen. I later changed into a short dress and pink heels to cool off from the summer heat, and we were sent off with sparklers outside of the reception hall.

Photography | Wes Roberts Photography

Ceremony/Reception Location | Jasmine Hill Gardens

Dress | Oleg Cassini for David's Bridal

Shoes | TOMS Shoes

Hair | Olivia A Salon

Makeup | Dean Brown

Florist | reallybadkitty

Cake | Teresa's Cake Art & Bakery

Catering | A Catered Affair

Thanks so much Wes for sharing these amazing photos! 

And congrats to Emily and Ryan on a great wedding!