Red Weddings on Etsy.com

In honor of Cinco de Mayo today, I thought I would post my weekly etsy finds on something with a little flavor - Red Weddings.  Now you don't have to wear red, or even have a red wedding to enjoy these little finds.  (and check out that dress!  and that fabulous little red clutch!)

Hatter Inspired Flower ($25) by Lillies For Lily / Poppy Evening Gown ($725) bu Ruby Pearl / Cranberry Martinit Swarovski Pearl Bracelet ($36.50) from JMG Design/ Red Favor Box ($2.50) by Simple Tastes  /  Lotus Flower Clutch ($75) by Upstyle/ Red Anemone & Black Feathers Set ($395) by Modage Florals 

A few more of my favorites ... (just love that bolero!)

Silk Cherry Bolero ($83) by Mary & Angelika / Garnet Earrings ($62) by Emma Bond / Felt Poppy Bridal Bouquet ($69) by Idotakeyou / Poppy Felt Flower Lariat ($48) by Big Frozen Melon / Moulin Feather Flower ($30) by Jenny Pickle / Cake Topper ($38) by The SnipPets

Inspiration : Purple Passion

A purple and white bouquet is todays inspirational item. 

Planning a Vintage Hollywood Wedding

Why not add a little hollywood glamour to your vintage-style wedding? Here are a few inspirations and ideas on where to begin...


Bridal Wear
 The dress is a great place to start with. To accomplish the hollywood gam - take a look at bias-cut dresses, v-beck lines and fish-tail hems, lace and satin add a very classic looked when paired with a set of chandelier earrings. For your hair think - classic Grace Kelly, & Veronica Lake.

Pronovias Adorno Dress ($1950) at Encore Bridal /  Jenny Packman Dress ($1700) at PreOwned Wedding Dresses /  Monique Lhuillier 'Meridith' ($2450) by Wore It Once / Monique Lhuillier 'Clementine' ($3000) and 'Celestine' ($4950) at Recycled Bride \ Amy Micelson 'Open Heart' ($1500) at PreOwned Wedding Dresses. 


Groom Wear
  Black or white tie is a very classic look with clean cut hair and very pressed clothes. Think one button suits, dark colored.


Wedding Colors & Flowers
  The classic hollywood look includes silvers, white, black, blush and very light pinks and yellows. And for your flowers, stick to classics, such as roses, peonies and lilies.  Keeping things simple adds a very elegant feeling.

Invitations
   Look for invitations using your wedding colors and theme. Script fonts and lacey patterns, maybe even consider a monogram design. Damask and chandelier graphics are also very classic.

Damask Twist by Wedding Paper Divas / Elegant Dove Pocketfold by Little Spark Creations /Autumn Anniversary by Beyond Designs /  Fanciful Monogram by Wedding Paper Divas / "Annabelle" Invitation by Little Spark Creations 


Location
  Location is important to start the even off right. A few location ideas include an old art-deco movie theater, an old fashioned formal restaurant or hotel or a grand ballroom. Places with dramatic ceilings and hardwood floors add to the glam. 

Also consider your transportation between locations - a rented vintage Roll Royce perhaps?

Summer Cake Inspiration

This wedding season there seems to be a flair for yellow! Bright yellow, creamy yellow, champagne yellow, lemon yellow... and speaking of lemon yellow...  today's inspiration? A yummy-looking summer inspired cake I found on Real Simple.com 

Today's Inspiration: Pink Sugar!

I was searching my way through etsy.com today and found this cute pink wedding gown! Who says brides must wear white?  I'm thinking that to add a little something something to your destination wedding - why not add a little color?

Find this Kelley Pink Sugar vintage inspired gown for $965 and more at Bellini Bridal on Etsy.com 

Inspiration in Blue and Yellow

Daily Inspiration

OK so I was poking around Martha Stuart Weddings & looking for a little DIY project to test out this weekend. And I came across this cake & just had to share. They consider this 'rustic modern'. i think it's adorable. (if a cake could be adorable?)

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink at the Hotel Del Coronado - Brittany & Jarrod's Wedding!

This destination wedding was like a pink fairytale. Everything was pink- the nail polish, pink ribbons, the bridesmaids gowns, the flowers, even the ties - love it!   They also picked just the right setting for their outdoor wedding- the Windsor Lawn at the famous Hotel Del on the island of Coronado- (only a bridge away from downtown San Diego.)   What better place to travel to from Arizona for perfect seaside weather for their guests to enjoy!

An abundant layer of pink rose petals really made this ceremony site rich with color as Brittany was escorted down the aisle.

 To help save on the budget, the bridesmaid created their own bouquets of pink roses and black lilies wrapped with 2" pink ribbons. To help and keep their guest cool - pink fold-out fans. (available at online stores such as SaveOnCrafts.com or for those crafty brides, you can DIY with instructions from Better Homes & Gardens).  And to signify their union, Brittany &  Jarrod chose a long standing traditional of the dove release. (Click here to read more about the meaning behind the tradition - Dove Release).

Brittany & Jarrod (affectionately known as Barbie & Ken by some of their friends) were so happy! Everything turned out beautifully. As special treats to their guest, they included a candy bar of pink.  And flip-flips were available for those with fancy shoes who wanted to bust some moves on the dance floor, or just wander to the beach for some sea air.

A yummy chocolate groom's cake and a sweet white cake with pink roses for the couple to share. With candle-light and a classic Hotel Del chandelier, soft pinks lights and plenty of guests on the dance floor- what a reception!

Ceremony & Reception were held at the Hotel Del Coronado / Wedding Coordination by Nahid of Wedding Elegance /  Photography by Laura B Scott Photography

Ceremony Floral Inspirations

Bouquets

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