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Fabulous Finds: August
Time flies when you’re having fun! This month’s “Fabulous Finds” post marks the end of summer and all that we love about it, from colorful flowers, fun paper poms, bouquets made from cotton and romantic rings. Enjoy looking at some of our favorite things from this season as we prepare for the another beautiful time in the wedding world: Autumn!
1. Photo Fans.
A great way to incorporate photos into your wedding decor is to put your image on fans with a program printed on the other side.Perfect for an end-of-summer fete in need of a cool breeze!
Jordyn and Bradley by Tec Petaja Photography
2. Purple Allium.
These adorably dainty yet buxom flowers wowed me right away, especially because I had never really noticed them before. Maybe I had never heard of them because they actually come from the onion plant! They have a modern, full look that will brighten up any arrangement, and are ideal for summer outdoor weddings.
Purple allium flowers from Nature Hills Nursery
Purple allium wedding invitations, Two For Joy Paper.
3. Paper Poms.
I’ve been loving poms since I first saw them used for a gender reveal party for an expectant mother. I think they’re perfect fun for any party, especially an outdoor wedding. They add such a distinct look that you would never imagine they’re made from paper and very affordable!
Emarie and Nick’s wedding. Images by Jen Good.
4. Cotton Floral Arrangements.
Who knew cotton could be so glamorous? These arrangements are light, airy, organic and most importantly, very unique. I think they would give a heavenly element to any wedding decor and hope to see more of them in the future!
5. Venetian Inspirations.
I’m not just saying this because Venice is my favorite city on earth, but how beautiful is the new Venetian Collection by Verragio? This line of engagement rings and wedding bands has a flair for style and the perfect combination of old-world craftsmanship and cutting edge technology. Featuring Verragio’s signature crown shaped bezel beneath the center stone and meticulous attention to detail, each ring within the Venetian Collection puts an emphasis on accentuating the side profile. Ahh, it takes me back to the magical city of romance and gandolas…who could resist? Guys, if you’re looking for the perfect ring to complete your sentimental proposal, you’ll find it in this collection!
Fabulous Finds: July
Our first ever “Fabulous Finds” post debuted in June, and and we can’t believe it’s already time for our July edition! These are some of the things that we just can’t seem to get out of our head this month. From cool songs to make your wedding memorable, beautiful photo mementos on the bouquet, and specially made soda or beer bottles, the theme this month is make it personal, personal, personal! Enjoy, and hopefully some of these finds will make their way into your big day!
1. Using unique songs for your wedding dances: I recently did a post on Non-traditional music ideas for your wedding, particularly for the major dances that take place during the reception. I was inspired by my friend Clare who used Jason Mraz, Old Crow Medicine Show and The Avett Brothers in her wedding, and my friend Becca who adorably danced her first dance with her husband, Billy, to “Is This Love” by Bob Marley. While writing my post I found it especially hard to find unique songs for the dance between the mother and son, but now that I’m done, songs are just popping up everywhere! I heard this one while downloading the B is for Bob album for my daughter and thought the lyrics would be so meaningful for a mother/son dance. Take a listen!
2. ABC Paper Cups : Are you thinking what I’m thinking, guys? Using these cups to spell out your proposal could be so clever and cute. Beyond popping the question, you could also use these cups to spell out your new monogram at your reception, or even something as simple as an “I love you”! The cups are made by IaM Design.
3. Flower Belts and Necklaces: If you remember my Pops of Pink post, I included a beautiful fuchsia and blush colored floral belt. The necklace below is very similar and would add an ethereal, natural touch to bridal party attire. Necklace below is by Emerson Made.
4. Pictures on bouquet: What a great way to remember the loved ones that can’t be part of your big day! I have never seen this before and thought it was unbelievably creative and sentimental. This idea came from Andy and Brandy Southard’s wedding in Staunton, VA.
5. Personalized soda, wine or beer bottles:You know I’m all about personalization, and these specially made bottles are no exception! I saw this in Larkin and Jason’s VA wedding and thought it was the coolest idea for a favor, especially because the beers were brewed by the bride and groom themselves! They created custom labels, and named it “Gibas I Do Brew”….how cool? If you’re not into beer, check out the specially made labels for the Jones soda bottles.
6. Photos in mason jars: You can also get personal with your table decorations by adding old wedding or family photos in beautiful mason jars to give a rustic yet romantic charm to the setting. You could place them around the cake as a tribute to your parent’s and grandparent’s wedding days or you could put different pictures of you and your fiance on each table. The pictures could even correspond with the table name; a picture of you and your future spouse at a baseball game could be at the “Orioles “table, for example. Get creative with this lovely idea!
Hope you enjoyed some of our favorite things this month. Let me know some of yours!
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