Real Wedding: Candace & Kofi

06 Jun | No comments

Candice and Kofi are one of the sweetest and most genuine couples I’ve ever met.  Their Ghanaian + American fusion wedding was a blast.  They took the season’s hottest colors, coral and navy, and made them their own in this cutieful rustic wedding.  Nothing says rustic like hanging lanterns, farm tables and moss.  Lacey with Scobey Photography was right there to capture every detail… 

 

A absolutely gorg ending to this Ghanaian + American wedding! 

What’s Black, White & CORAL all over?

23 May | No comments

Coral is one of this season’s hottest colors and what better way to make it pop than to put it against this fab black and white pattern!  Bolu and Ken wanted a black and white wedding with a modern twist so they added coral and did a great job pulling it off with black & white stripes.  Photographed beautifully by Milanes Photography.  Take a peek and see why we fell in love with this wedding… 
Our beautiful bride getting ready, everything looks fabulous from her dress and shoes to her make up!

This classic black and white wedding was enhanced with the beautiful touch of coral that was seen everywhere from the flowers to the table arrangements. The coral was a stunning and unexpected against the black and white stripes displayed on the tables and center isle.  Perfect, right? I mean what girl doesn’t love anything close to pink?

Even the candy bar and the guest table had the pop of coral that just tied everything together flawlessly!


Better Safe than Soggy… and other quips on wedding venues

08 May | No comments

So, you’ve got the ring, you’ve set the date and everything is falling into place… except the space. Often a stressor of everyday wedding planning, it’s without a doubt the first place to start and the foundation to the entire big-day process!
I always say, “location, location, location.” And it really is THAT important. Where you choose to say your “I Do’s” it’s not only the biggest decision you’ll make but will set the tone for the entire celebration.
Then you can worry about the lights, the colors, the parking situation… and for those of you brides anxious to blush under the oak trees and in the meadows of your favorite towns, you’ve got to think about the rain… and the wind!


For the latter, few things come close to a flawless outdoor fete. A springy field packed with wispy wildflowers and the cutest DIY details just about guarantees adorable pictures. But, when choosing an outdoor venue, make sure you have a rain plan. Be it a tent, a nearby venue or the cutest bulk order of umbrellas you can find, rain isn’t the end of the world, but it’s sure better to be safe than soggy!


For the weather conscious and trendy, but traditional brides, when you’re choosing an indoor space make sure it matches the look and feel of your wedding (without the décor ideas).  This means, don’t choose a traditional venue and try to modernize it with the decor.  You will end up spending more to change the look. Find a space that already stands for what you’re style is and get inspired to enhance that with your personal touch.


Bottom line? Don’t sweat the precipitation or the ballroom palette – your wedding day is about the beginning of a beautiful love story that can only gain sentiment with funny stories later about the carpet or the thunderstorms.



The Art of Color

18 Apr | No comments

Bright, Bold and Beautiful on Your Big Day

Since you were two years old, parents, teachers, friends and more have been asking you what your favorite color is. The answer is probably engrained in your instinct, whether or not the fact still reigns true. Do you want that color on your bridesmaids as you walk down the aisle? Do you want it bursting from your fists when your groom sees you for the first time?

 

Whether the answer is yes or no, color plays a heavy role in the wedding planning process – and whether it comes from the dream of a theme (Go Dawgs!), a mimic to your favorite wild flower-filled meadow or it’s a crisp and clean black-tie fete, it’s going to be the best place to start. Not to mention the best way to bring out your personality on a day that goes by oh, so fast.


What’s Hot | Ladies, golds are the hit this year; but not just any gold—I’m talking gold that shimmers, sparkles or glitters. Start channeling your inner diva now.


 

Or, swing your ceremony towards sweet romance with a palette from the blush family. This rage is timeless.

Get your color pop with the season’s most fun pairing—Coral and Navy Blue. Whether it’s preppy or whimsy, it’s a popular pair that really pops against each other—like you and your groom.

This Week on Pinterest…

10 Apr | No comments

It’s confession time! One of us cannot get enough of Say Yes to the Dress. Mermaids, trumpets, lace, chiffon–we love them all. So, this week on Pinterest, it was all about the gowns.