California Mountain Elopement via 100 Layer Cake

I was checking out some of my favorite wedding websites over the weekend - as I am sure some of you were too. And I came across this very unique wedding on the 100 Layer Cake blog. And it wasn't the fact that it was an elopement to the mountainside or her cute pink shoes that made me want to share this wedding - it was her dress!  This dress was handmade by the bride and patterned after a deconstructed vintage dress and then crocheted doilies were added as the top layer.  This bride was a real trooper - she even had to be sewn into the dress that morning before her wedding.

I encourage your to read/see the rest of this article by visiting 100 Layer Cake's original posting.

Inspiration: Soft Pastels Behind the Dress

One of my favorite shops on etsy is LoBoheme.   There are just so many lovely finds in this shop. But I thought I would share this sweet custom item. LoBoheme will design your custom garter to a color & material of your choice. 

Check out this lovely custom find on their shop. 
And to check out their 2010 collection - click here!

Wedding Veils & Hair Accessories

I love accessories! And really great way to add a little something personalized to your wedding attire is with your accessories. There is an endless number of different pieces you can choose -  everything from a cathedral veil (for a more traditional and formal look), to a birdcage veil (for a more vintage look), to headbands and hair clips to tiaras.  I searched around and pulled a few together for an inspiration board.

Cathedral Veil ($165) at Encore Bridal / Finch & Linnet Bird Cage ($105) by Ariaby Allison / Adorned Arc Headband ($32) & Glitzy Aster Bobby Pin ($15) at Anthropologie /  White Scalloped Embroidered Veil ($68) & 1 Tier Elbow 7/8 Ribbon ($50) at Love the Bride / Blusher Birdcage ($37) by YJ Design / Bridal Ivory Birdcage with Wine Flowers ($79.99) by KMD Creations .

Modern Grace Kelly ($113) by Wedding Aisle / Veil with Wide Lace ($110) at Recycled Bride / Jasmine Feather Headband ($18) at Free People / Scalloped Veil ($200) at Recycled Bride / Luscious 36" wide lace ($44) by Simple Beauty Veils / Rhinestone Headband ($164) at Distinctive Veils / Untamed Fascinator ($89) by Untamed Petals.

Veil with Beads ($85) at PreOwned Wedding Dresses / Brianna Feather Headband ($18) by Live in Style / Victoria Nude Headband ($22) at Luciabella  / Silver Rhinestone Headband ($24.50) at Ryeleigh Rose / Pink & Ivory Netting Headband ($50) at Be Something New / Princess Tiara ($48) by Bridal 360 Degrees / Octavia Hairpin ($30) at Tigerlilly / Hair Poof ($65) at Tiger Lilly

To check out some more hair accessories:
Best Wedding Hair Accessories
Etsy.com
PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
RecycledBride.com
Tiger Lily Jewelry
VeilShop.com
Wedding-Veil.com
WeddingVeil.com

Shades of Yellow in the Center

Yellows of all shades and hues seem to be the color of the season. I just love this yellow center piece on Martha Stewart - yellow begonias, multiple shades of ranunculus and white garden roses.

Inspiration: Vintage Bouquet

I saw this image and just loved it! I think I could create an entire wedding design around this bouquet. 

I found this images on www.slatersparke.com 's blog. 

This bouquet is by the Vintage Design Company

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?

Just Perfect for a Tea Party : Sadie Olive

In recent postings I have explored some ideas about backyard wedding tips, and backyard wedding themes. And I was very much drawn in to the 'tea party theme'. And As you know I love all things artful.  So I went to my favorite source for artful items - etsy.com .  I normally explore through the handmade items. But in my search for 'tea party' items, I found an antique shop I just love!  Inspiration Vintage!

So I would like to introduce to you, the Sadie Olive Shop. Now Sadie Olive is run by Sarah Duckett, who is all things artful in my opinion. She is a photographer, designer & boutique owner.  She has a real passion for what she does. I pulled a few of my favorite 'tea party' themed items together to share.

Tarnish Teapot ($36),  Books Collection ($38), Vintage Craft Letters ($1.50), Service for Six ($145),  Watch Dial Necklace (currently sold),  Victorian Inspired Necklace ($75),  Chalk Board ($28), Crystal Phone ($40),  Translucent Bead Rosary ($78).

  Please visit her shop on etsy & if you love what you see, feel free to visit her boutique site and her photography site, Warm Whispers .

More Vintage Inspiration

I was wondering around the web today and stumbled across some beautiful vintage-inspired items - found objects, antique papers, a yummy cake, a custom cake tray and then some... 

Decoration Idea from Dreamy Whites Blog / Delicious Cake (photo by David Hansen) by Delicious Desserts in Cape Cod Area  / Vintage Bird Postcard Garland ($12) by Vintage Scraps / Tin Floral Tray ($10) by Sadie Olive / Ava Tulle Veil ($85) by Lo Boheme / Custom Small Cake Stand ($68) by Vessels & Wares / Tea Party Button Bracelet ($20) by Sierra Flora Alpacas / Vintage Avacado Depression Glass by Vintage Scraps.