A Navy and Gold North Carolina Wedding

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May 20th

by: Lauren

The sweet, meaningful Southern details in this North Carolina wedding are absolutely perfect! Tidbits representing the couple, Eddie and Joanna, their families, and their love were everywhere, and it was all captured beautifully by Melissa Stallings Photography. From the tree the couple planted together using soil from each of their childhood homes, to the sweet pickles that were given as favors, every last detail of Eddie and Joanna’s wedding day reflected them and their family ties wonderfully. And the icing on the cake is that everything is absolutely gorgeous too!

I just love how Joanna and Eddie made sure that the details of their wedding reflected them and their families. What an amazing way to celebrate the joining of two people in love!

So are you planning on doing anything to reflect you and your family? What will you be doing- I’d love to hear!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Melissa Stallings Photography // Event Planner:Casper Events // DJ: Down East Entertainment // Dress Designer: Essence of Australia // Floral Designer: Flower Girls OBX // Equipment Rentals: Grande Rental Station // Caterer: Tom Thumb Cookouts // Cake Designer: VanillaBean BakeShoppe // Apparel: Maya Couture on Main – Suffolk // Hair Stylist:Oasis Day Spa and Salon

Romantic Pink and Red Wedding Inspiration

Category: INSPIRATION 1 Comments

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May 19th

by: Lauren

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Romantic and with a hint of whimsy, this pink and red wedding inspiration from Inna Olimpiyuk Events is absolutely gorgeous! The typically classic color palette of blush and gold with an addition of deep shades of red has all the makings of a stunning romantic, elegant wedding. Irinart Photography captured the lush florals, elegant details, and chic couple perfectly… see for yourself!

Seriously- how amazing are those florals?! And I for one love the addition of the bold shade of red in with the typical pink and gold color palette.

So tell me- would you add a bold color to a typical elegant color palette? What would your selection be?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Design Concept/Decor/Florals: Inna Olimpiyuk Events / Photographer: Irinart Photography / Reception Venue: Venetian Golf and River Club / Cake Baker: Luba's Cakes & Pastries / Invitations & Stationery: Magnolia Tree Paperie / Bridal Salon: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear / Hair & Makeup: Blush Beauty & Co / Signage: Jenny Bevlin

Marsala, Pink & Navy Asheville Wedding

Category: REAL WEDDINGS 1 Comments

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May 18th

by: Michelle

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This gorgeous Asheville wedding celebrated the love of Diane and Stuart and took place at one of our favorite Asheville wedding venues, The Venue! Lovely shades of marsala and pink created a beautiful contrast against an array of navy bridesmaids dresses and white linens. Every last detail of this lovely September wedding, captured by Jessica Cochran Photography, reflected this couple’s journey beautifully- even their wedding cake!

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

Several sources. My now husband in the overall planning of what we wanted for the ceremony and reception environment/atmosphere. He’s an expert in creating environments to make people feel welcome and highlight what is most important to the two of us. The event manager at our venue, Jon, as well as the owner, Marta, were instrumental in helping decide food and room layout. We deferred to their professional judgement on most things. Lastly, friends and family. We are blessed with friends and family members with diverse talents and desire to pitch in and help. We planned ahead and made sure all of the people we could rely upon had a job to do. They executed flawlessly

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

That they came across as friendly, generally excited for us and our wedding, and didn’t try to nickel and dime us.

What was your inspiration for your wedding details and/or design?

Our event space, The Venue, in Asheville already had a theme with exposed brick walls, exposed ceiling wood beam rafters, neutral, chic decor. We added pops of color with self-picked flowers from Lady Luck Flower Farm and arranged by Ramble & Root.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

My husband and I really focused on making sure that this was a celebration of what God has done in our lives. We did not want it to be a production. All of the effort we put into the planning and activities around the wedding weekend were about making sure we and our guests had fun and make sure neither us nor our families/friends stressed out.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Come up with some guiding principles for how you want the weekend to go. For example, ours was have fun, no stress. If people proposed doing something, or we had to decide on spending money on something, we asked ourselves, how much more fun would it make the weekend as compared the time, coordination, or cost (stressors) it would take to execute. Once we balanced the decision against those two things, we had a pretty clear answer. Also, delegate – let friends and family help. Believe it or not it is a gift for you to let them freely give to you. Enjoy it!

What a fun exit- using glow necklaces instead of sparklers is a great idea! All the best to Diane and Stuart as they start their life together in North Carolin!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Jessica Cochran Photography / Dress Store : Fabulous Frocks of Alexandria / Flowers & Decor: Lady Luck Farms / Reception Venue: The Venue / Pre Ceremony Location : The Windsor Boutique Hotel / Invitations & Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

50 of the Best Wedding Invitations: Part 1

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May 16th

by: Lauren

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Wedding invitations are a detail that tend to be an afterthought, but really, they’re an integral part of your wedding, conveying information, and your wedding design! The invitation is a perfect way to give guests a glimpse into what your wedding will be like- from the style and formality, to the colors and vibe. I’ve gathered 50 of the best wedding invitations from around the web to give you some ideas and inspiration for just how fabulous your invitations can be… this is Part 1, and Part 2 of the selection will be coming soon!

Left: These Everlasting Gem invitations in mist with gold foiled accents are both elegant and modern… see what other colors they come in here!

Right: One of the many fun and unique wedding invitations designed by BHLDN… see more here!

This moody and mysterious invitation designed by Claire Pettibone for Wedding Paper Divas is perfect for a more formal and elegant wedding… click to shop these.

Left: These soft mint Lovely Day wedding invitations with gold foiled polka-dots are perfect for an eclectic, fun wedding! Shop these here.

Right: How fun is this modern wedding invitation design by Whitney Port? I for one LOVE the color and the design elements- see the order page here.

Left: I’m loving these Lavish Laurel wedding invitations, perfect for an outdoor garden wedding… you can shop these here!

Right: Modern and elegant, with a bit of glam thanks to gold foil… see these and the colors they come in here!

Left: These invitations are perfect for an elegant wedding with a twist… view what other colors these are available in here.

Right: These Flourishing Joy wedding invitations convey a fun, eclectic wedding style… plus they have lovely gold foil too!

Having an outdoor, rustic wedding? This “In the Park” wedding invitation by Minted might be perfect- and the inspiration board below showcases the a wedding design that would match beautifully with it! Shop these here.

This Lucky in Love wedding invitation by Minted shown above means you don’t have to go to Vegas to have a fun, Vegas-inspired wedding! Shop for these here.

Left and right: A bit of eclectic beauty in Radiant Orchid and teal, or aqua and gold… shop these here!

Left: The pattern on this invitation could be the inspiration for your whole day… see more about this invitation here …

Right: This watercolor invitation could also be the perfect thing to inspire your wedding design… shop this invite here …

Left: A bit of ornate beauty with this Flourishing Joy wedding invitation in black.

Right: And a little sense of whimsy with these whimsical swirl wedding invitations that you can shop for here.

The Modern Splendor wedding invitation shown above in radiant orchid and teal… shop these here!

Right: If you want something a little more whimsical, the hand painted elements of these garland style wedding invitations will be perfect! See the other color options here

Left: These Blissful Petals wedding invites shown in lavender would be perfect for a vintage, garden wedding… shop them here!

Right and Left: Floral Arbor wedding invitations above shown in mint and red, and navy and red! You can see the other color options here.

Right: Having a destination wedding? Check out this state themed wedding invitation collection here!

Left: If you love the ocean, a nautical wedding theme might be perfect for you… see nautical invitations here.

So tell me- have you decided on your wedding invitations yet? It’s really something you should start looking at as soon as you start designing your wedding!

Keep an eye out for Part 2 of my selection of the best wedding invitations!