These wooden signs are such a thoughtful touch to any wedding or event. Whether it’s a family reunion picnic, a cozy wedding on a historic farm or nuptials on the forest floor – these signs not only provide a useful function, they add an extra detail that will be sure to wow your guests.
My favorite is the signpost where one of the arrows points to happiness! These signs are courtesy of the folks at Vintage Sign Projects but you can also search on places like Etsy to find similar items.
We created a shabby chic wedding theme for Carol & Ed’s wedding day at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. The eye candy photos below are from Mariann at Blue Daisy Weddings - she is such a talented photographer and always a dream to work with. The pink and violet color palette was started with these spectacular invitations by Inky Livie. Florals were done by Stem and Company and featured a mixture of crystal and silver vessels gathered from antique shops and flea markets to really emphasize the shabby chic theme. The beautiful violet pintuck linens set off the vibrant centerpieces and were courtesy of Laurie at Cloth Connection.
Sachiko Yanase worked her magic and did fantastic hair and makeup for all of the ladies and the super-friendly Mike Burns from Infinite Video captured the day on video as it unfolded. Marge Fitts provided the angelic harp music for the ceremony and cocktail hour and DJ Medina had the guests dancing all evening. The night closed with a jaw-dropping fireworks display by Celebration Fireworks.
For more amazing photos of their day, click here and stay tuned for even more photos as they become available…especially photos of their amazing shabby chic lounge area!
Thank you Carol & Ed for letting us be part of your amazing day!
Summer has always been the most popular season for weddings. As you’re planning your summer nuptials, make sure you consider the effects that really hot weather will have on your day! Here are 5 top tips for making sure your day goes smoothly.
Carol & Ed’s wedding date is fast approaching and we recently stopped by to see the super-talented, always inspired Glenn of Stem & Company to see the sample of their centerpieces. As you can see, the use of a variety of different vessels and the mixture of textures and hues really makes the centerpiece exude that “shabby chic” theme. The groom’s mother especially loved delicate sprig that was added to each place setting!
Linens shown are courtesy of Laurie of Cloth Connection, it was a tough decision between the linen shown here and a damask print but in the end, the violet pintuck you see below was the winner. We are so excited to be part of Carol & Ed’s special day!
When it comes to event decor, I’m a huge fan of ceiling features like draping. For those DIY hosts/brides out there who have their hearts set on indoor or outdoor draping, check out your local Ikea for an amazing, budget friendly option with these shade sails.
The Dyning shade costs $25 and you get a great triangular shade that comes complete with hooks and cord to hang it. For an indoor wedding, pick up a few super strong magnets with a built-in hook from Northern Tool at $3 each and clip to the ceiling. For outdoor decor, string the shade up between trees or lamp posts. It’s the perfect touch of drama and really makes the space your own…and all for less than $50!
Photo courtesy of Shaded Nation
We created this beautiful white-on-white inspiration board with the following elements in mind: texture, warm lighting and keeping things friendly and inviting. So often an all-white color palette can end up looking sterile and bland. But, by ensuring that we included those 3 elements and adding color with the food and drink, the result is anything but boring!
Here are some more non-floral centerpieces for the hosts that want a show-stopping centerpiece without flowers! The button jars really lend a vintage-y detailed look – perfect for a casual affair like a baby shower or bridal shower. The book centerpieces are more old-world and lend themselves more toward a semi-formal event such as a cocktail reception or networking event.
Photo Credits: It’sLove, It’sAllRelative, SpeakQuietly, 2000dollarwedding.com
Ahhh, don’t you just love the scene below? So home-y and gorgeous, a warm glow of candlelight illuminating a beautiful table. It’s absolutely stunning! One thing to keep in mind when re-creating this lovely look: the wind! Don’t underestimate the power of the wind to blow out your candles, no matter how large the jar or candleholder is!
Instead of lighting & re-lighting votives until your fingers are burnt, just go for the cheap battery-powered votives. You’ll get the same look but without the headache.
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart
Not wild about the traditional white tent for your outdoor wedding or event? Check out these white tent alternatives: a clear tent, creating a false ceiling with fabric or lusing the tent “skeleton” with strings of lights. Each of these establishes a very unique look that will be sure to give your event your own personal stamp.
With our recession brides in mind, we’ve created a new type of post called Platinum for Pennies. Enjoy!
On a recent visit to a florist, I spied a gorgeous table filled with oversized silver candlesticks in varying styles like the photo below. It’s a simple, yet inspired approach to decor and lighting and a great way to display your escort cards, guest book or favors. But, it’s tough to find beautiful candlesticks on a budget.
Enter your friend and mine: Ikea! For the bargain price of $8 to $10 each (depending on size), you can fill a table with their expensive-looking “Skimmer” candles without breaking your budget. Still out of your budget? Raid your nearest Salvation Army and pick up candle holders there for around $1 each and mix and match.
