Blue So Cool - Wedding Ideas to Inspire

I see blue in different shades and hues for a cool and chic wedding. Inspired by this color is my board for today:

 

    {shoes, dress, drinks, eyeshadow, bling on heels, maldives, sapphire ring}

Sonia Kashuk ® Instructional Eye Palette

This is such a great product from Target! Perfect for the bride who wants to do her own makeup!

via Target

Paris in Pink and Gold for a Wedding

If Paris were that easy to go to, I would be there now. But, for now, it's a dream in romantic pink and gold via Juxtapost. Note: the original photo source is sometimes not accurate.

Pillows, Cake, Gold certificate, Pink and gold confetti, Hair feather piece, Ring, Eyeshadow shimmer in gold and pink

Pretty Birdcage Veils Make a Comeback

Popular during the 1940s, I couldn't be more smitten by these veils! See what style suits you whether you have short or long hair:

short hair-a diy veil

veil with floral accent

long hair with veil

Fall Bridesmaid Dresses 2012!

I couldn't be happier to see more colors other than orange and brown this fall. Take a look at what I found and see how pretty these are:

satin dress

purple off-shoulder

Douglas Hannan with bow

Peacock Wedding Inspirations

dress from watters

hybrid wedding cake

peacock bouquet

bridal dress with sash

Wine Bars at a Wedding - LOVE IT

As an avid wine-lover, I could not help but discover these cool ideas for incorporating wine and cocktails into your wedding. Such gorgeous inspirations:

white and gold weddings

savoy inn wedding

cocktail hour bar

Practical Favors for a Summer Wedding

When it's hot and it's a wedding, there's nothing better than something keep guests cool and happy! Take these great ideas and leave guests with something lovely:

straw hats, leis, and bottled water

fans and hats

jones blue soda

pink parasols

Nautical Inspirations

Carve your tables in style with these lovely shell accents for a seaside wedding party:

starfish

lanterns with shells and tealights

escort card holders

What to Wear for the Groom

Let's turn out attention to the groom! While most grooms wear tuxedos, you can choose a chic suit to achieve that perfect look. Depending on the season, you could opt for a light suit in colors like beige, cream, or even white! As for a winter wedding, think of dark blue, charcoal, or chocolate brown. Here are three of my favorite looks via Pinterest:

dark brown

white with off-white

navy blue with green

Brown - A Wedding Color for All Seasons

Brown strikes me as a color you can have for any season of the year. Obviously, it can be for fall, but you can also have a brown color scheme for a summer wedding, too. Imagine pairing it with fuchsia, aqua, purple, and/or chartreuse. It really becomes an elegant choice. Just see these table decorating ideas from Bellenza, you will see what I mean:

brown and green table

Lovely Lace Invitations

Think vintage glam with lace and pearls! Then, consider this dainty wedding invitation with an elegant brown ribbon:

ivory lace invitation

Tiffany Lamp Inspired Wedding Cake

With edible diamonds, this wedding cake is truly one-of-a-kind! Talk about vintage-glam! I can't help, but share this:

cake table with vintage glam accents

Instead of a wedding cake—ice cream sandwiches

Thanks to Martha Stewart Weddings, I saw this great idea. Perfect for summer weddings:

huckleberry ice cream sandwiches

Lovely Beach Inspirations

Getting married on a beach is such a romantic notion! Consider natural elements for your reception and ceremony. I found some lovely ideas to get you started on that perfect dream wedding by the sand and shores:

place cards with tiny shells

candles with starfish and raffia straw

shell place cards and signage

Poolside Weddings - I Love Them

If you can't have a beach wedding, then you'd may want to consider a poolside wedding in the summer. I'm in love with the look of a romantic pool and the fresh aqua color of water. Check out some inspiring faves:

Greek hotel location in Rhodes

Private residence

Thai wedding

Lovely Summer Wedding BBQ

If it’s a relaxed, heartwarming gathering you want for your summertime nuptials, then look no further than an outdoor BBQ reception! And for inspiration, look what I found! A real BBQ wedding featured on the fab site United With Love, the source for “fresh inspiration for DC-area weddings.” This Maryland celebration is just brimming with homey charm, from the DIY decor to the delightful florals to the seriously scrumptious food!


Nole of United With Love allowed the wonderful photos sent in by Red Shoes Photography to speak for themselves.

An All-Natural Palette

I love how the couple, Justin and Lauren, opted for a palette that exudes simple, homespun warmth. So what you see are crisp white table linens and serve ware against the natural tones of wooden chalkboard frames and utensils, burlap runners, woven baskets, and uncovered slatted tables. And for pops of color, bunches of orange, pink, and yellow blooms in simple mason jars. So pretty!

Chalkboard Charm

Continuing the handmade vibe of the occasion, chalkboard signs were used liberally in place of fancy printed ones. And this was carried throughout, from the signs listing the menu of popular BBQ dishes (made us hungry just reading it!) and the well-loved desserts to the table numbers to the frame marking the newlyweds’ table.


And speaking of signs, check out the weathered planks of wood mounted on a simple pole pointing the way to the ceremony area, the BBQ reception and activities, all the way to the drinks and dancing. Another touch high on rustic appeal!



“Escort Jars” and Fun Favors

Still in keeping with the welcome-to-our-home vibe, empty mason jars served as creative alternatives to escort cards. With one per guest and each holding a pretty striped straw, I'm guessing these doubled as drinking glasses at the BBQ, too! And for take-home treats, jars of caramels and a bin of candles stood ready for guests to each take some.



Self-service in Style

And of course, there was the BBQ spread itself! Too bad no photos of the main dishes, but the sweet treats were served atop lovely white pastry stands and clear glass cake plates befitting the special occasion. Don’t those chocolate-dipped strawberries look irresistible?


A beverage station boasted over-sized drinks dispensers, plus bottles of cane cola lined up for guests to serve themselves. And last but not the least, how sweet is the couple’s simple wedding cake? Now, to see if Justin and Lauren really look like their cake topper, go enjoy more lovely pics in the full post on this BBQ Picnic Summer Wedding at United With Love!


All images: Red Shoes Photography

A Wedding in a Zoo

You may consider it crazy and offbeat, but wouldn't a zoo make a great venue for a wedding. Check the lovely photos of this wedding in London Zoo, Regents Park!

via RT Weddings

  

Pies instead of a wedding cake

Here is a great idea that I stumbled upon! Pies in different flavors, if you want to have an alternative to a wedding cake:

pies and tarts

dessert bar pies

barnyard wedding pies

Black and white weddings

The other day I saw a wedding couple with their bridesmaids all dressed in black. This made me realize that black can be so ultra chic! So, here are some pretty ideas you can use:

a-line sheath dress

white fondant cake

black and white inviations