Inspiration Board: Classic Black and White

Sep 1st

by: Lauren

A black and white wedding is THE classiest color scheme there is. Black and white can be elegant, vintage, modern, or classy. It all depends on the details and how they are presented!

Inspiration Board: Classic Black and White via TheELD.com

Row 1: Favor Boxes; Chandeliers; Invitations
Row 2: Cake; Bouquet; Ringbearer Pillow
Row 3: Bouquet; Tablescape; Tablescape photo by Astrid and Rene Photography
Row 4: Photo by SugarLove Weddings; Photo by Audrey Snow Photography; Dress

If you want a little more than just black and white, consider adding an accent color to give your wedding more of an edge. You could also use a black and white design, such as damask, throughout the elements of your wedding. A black and white wedding can be many things, but plain is certainly not one of them!

Wedding Options: Entertainment

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Aug 31st

by: Lauren

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Your wedding is a celebration of you and your fiance’s love for each other. A celebration, of course, calls for entertainment!

Wedding Options: Entertainment via TheELD.com

*Photo by lanierStar Photography

The most common entertainment option is a DJ. A DJ is inexpensive and has the potential to provide a great deal of entertainment. They also are able to play all types of music, whereas a band can only play a few types of music. When choosing a DJ, make sure they have recommendations from other clients, because some may not be appropriate for a wedding.

Photo from author’s personal collection, by CvB-Photography

A band has the immediate WOW factor in the entertainment arena. They are, however, more costly than a DJ. A good band will know the flow of weddings, and they will coordinate with your planner so they can emcee the event. They’ll keep the dance floor packed and the music flowing. A band can add a certain something to a wedding with the live music and interaction.

If you can’t decide between a DJ or a band, you can have both! Some weddings will have a band in the early hours of the reception, and a DJ later on to keep the party going. It’s a great way to come to a happy medium if you’re torn between the two.

Another option for entertainment is to have an instrumental group. This will provide a more formal feel to the evening. A string quartet is the most common instrumental group at weddings. Instrumental groups are a great option for a cocktail hour or a cocktail and hor d’ouerve reception.

Photo by Evrim Icoz Photography

An entertaining take on wedding entertainment that I’ve seen recently is dueling pianos. Now, you certainly have to be a piano lover, and your wedding guests will definitely have to be fun-loving. But what a fun way to interact with your guests and have a great time! I’m sure the pianos would play normal music and only duel at times that you specify or request. I would love to be at a wedding with this form of entertainment!

Photo via Jellyrolls Piano Men

There are many different ways that you can provide entertainment to your guests. Some are run-of-the-mill, and some are incredibly different! Whatever it is that you decide, make sure it’s something that YOU will enjoy too!

Turning a House Into a Home

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Aug 28th

by: Lauren

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“Turning a house into a home”. This saying has been heard many times, for many years. But I recently experienced the truth in it. My husband and I lived together before getting married, but it felt like we were just living in a “house”. We had no pictures on the wall and nothing matched. The house just didn’t have any sort of ebb and flow to it.

So, I talked my mom into coming down for a weekend to help me turn our house into a “home”. We spent a day cleaning every nook and cranny, and the next day we set out to hunt for decorative items for the “house to home” transformation.

We actually found most of our decor items at Ross. They had a great selection of decorative items! And cheap at that! We cleaned out Ross, and within a few hours, the transformation of a house into a home was complete.

Transforming my house into a home really played a hand in our transition into being married. The house, now our home, felt cohesive and more relaxing. It’s amazing what a few pieces of matching furniture and things on the wall can do to a space!

Turning a House Into a Home via TheELD.com

*Image via Design Formula

Image via Decor Catalog

Image via Better Homes and Gardens

*Image via Canadian House and Home

Image via LeentheGraphicsQueen Etsy shop

Image via cpearson6’s Etsy shop

There are so many options when decorating! You can use photos, framed prints, vintage plates, wall hangings, decals….there are a plethora of items that can be used to create decor.

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for those who are trying to transform their house into a home?

Paper Design Details

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Aug 27th

by: Lauren

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I have more custom invitation eye candy for you! I just love posting (and finding) paper designs… almost as much as I love making inspiration boards!

*Orange Blossom Ink

*Miss Pickles Press

The font on this invitation is absolutely luxurious.

*Brown Sugar Design

*My Personal Artist

*Minna Designs

Love these! A perfect combination of elegant letterpress with the
eccentricity of a pocket!

*Studio on Fire, via Green Wedding Shoes

Had to throw a little Save The Date action in the mix…these are SO original and innovative! They’re made to resemble a menu for the food-loving couple.