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Wedding Wednesday!

This week's Wedding Wednesday is centered around a tablescape idea and the color GOLD! Metallic gold! Okay, but seriously... when you think of gold in weddings do you ever think of super gaudy, tackalicious, over the top decor that is just... gross?! Because I do. I think it's because Ace of Cakes did that really horrible gold and white cake for a tv show back in the day and it's just set the bar for all things awful (and it was 100% on purpose!). Of course I tried googling it to death to no avail! No picture, sorry! But if you've seen the episode you know what I mean! Anyway, I actually saw several gold accents in some cakes and they looked stellar. But what about taking the "DIY Milkglass" approach with gold?! These bottles are what caught my attention! Well, that and the fact there are hammers (?!) hanging from the background... What's that all about? Let's see shall we...

"John [Lennon] and Yoko [Ono] met at an art opening in London in 1966 where Yoko's piece "Hammer A Nail" was on display. Yoko refused to let John hammer in a nail because the show wasn't officially opening till the next day. They began their love affair quickly after their meeting and were married in 1969. Their romance spawned numerous love songs, and they became famous for their peace activism, including their public love-in. One of their more eccentric albums together was titled "Milk + Honey". Our color palette is directly influenced by a "peaceful milk + honey" serenity mixed with artistic urbanity. John and Yoko epitomized the ideal abudant love of life, music, art, community, and progressive sophistication which plays into the textures and ideas behind this weeding shoot. Our bride is looking for an eclectic, yet sophisticated take on artistic ingenuity and proper individuality when showcasing her wedding style." -Kelly [of Yes Please Design]

Sounds like they hit the nail on the head with this design, am I right?! Eh? (Yes, all pun intended!)







I think even if you don't take this full-steam-ahead approach to life and art for your big day, I think swapping some of the bolder pieces for more understated bits like a back hanging of fabric, streamers, and even tissue paper, could bring you the same feeling and experience. You could opt to spray paint the bottles a pastel color (like we had in our last home!) or any color that compliments your color palette. I just really really love how they designed it around that. I love it! (See the original post with all vendor and designer credits here.)

What's your take on gold on a wedding day? Is it always tacky or is it a refined elegance?

Wedding Wednesday!

Welcome to another installment of Wedding Wednesday, y'all! 


This first inclusion is a patisserie inspired shoot for a bridal shower via the gals over at Ruffled Blog, The Loveliest Day, etc. Everything about this is phenomenal! Look at that cake! The set-up is exactly what I would like to have one day! (But does French Provincial go with rustic southern barns?! Eep! Not exactly!)




This sweet wedding is brought to you by 100 Layer Cake. How lovely are the tones and huge flowers?! And the bow-ties, too! 



A very sweet proposal sent to me by someone in my FormSpring! 



Want to add a little DIY to your wedding and stay as eco-friendly as possible, all the while still looking chic? Check out this fantastic DIY Eco-Friendly Chandelier via Ruffled Blog!


What you’ll need:

- Triple tier metal Tomato support or staking (Home Depot or Nursery)
- Collection of Thrift store or floral mart vases, wine glasses or cups
- Clear or light metallic thin gauge wire (Home Depot)
- Wire cutters
- Drop in light kits (Ikea or Urban outfitters)
- Power drill
- Metal chain (Home Depot)

Just click "Read More" to read the five simple steps on how to make this masterpiece yourself!

Wedding Wednesday!

It's our favorite time of the week! Weddings, weddings galore!

I didn't have plans to include this first wedding, but upon falling in love with the silhouette of the bride's dress and the coral pop of the groom's tie, anddd the sweet little wagon wheel, I realized I couldn't pass it up! And check out that view! That backdrop is insane! Helllllo, Jackson Hole, Wyoming! (via OnceWed)



This next wedding stunned me with the gorgeously detailed dress and the contrast in the photos! I'm typically a "muted-pastel photo" kind of gal but these were done so beautifully. (via RuffledBlog)



It's no newsflash that I'm a fan of all things picnicky! My 22nd birthday was celebrated with my friends on a big picnic blanket in Pinkerton... and this sweet couple did the very same on their very very big day! (Actually, you'll see a silly, smooshed face down there and you'll know why I really chose this one!) (via RuffledBlog



This final ceremony pretty much speaks for itself. Even though it took place what seems to be a million miles away, it looks like it could have been photographed in my very own town. I love the scenery (and the grandma picture!) (via RuffledBlog)


And the Weekly Wedding Question! How do you feel about non-traditionally-colored dresses? I'm not meaning ivory either. I mean pale pink and silver and lavender. Heck, even red! They're not overly common, but they're also not non-existant! I've seen some beautifully designed pale pink ones and I'm curious to hear your opinions! Heck, while we're on the subject, do you prefer stark white or a more antique ivory?

My opinion: I'm not a white gal. No stark white for me! I love love love all things ivory/cream so I've always thought I'd go that route. I guess time will tell!