Wedding Day Rompers and Jumpsuits

Being stylish and comfortable is really what it’s all about. As trends continue to change in the wedding industry, there are more opportunities for you and your bridal party to have some comfort on your wedding day. With wedding day rompers and jumpsuits, your bridal party can be extra comfortable as they’re getting ready for the wedding. The rompers are just as pretty and appealing as the bathrobes that many brides and their bridesmaids are choosing to wearing today. They’re also great for taking pictures in and make great gifts for your bridal party to have long after your wedding day.

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Another trend that’s growing these days are the wedding day jumpsuit. We’ve all heard story after story of bridesmaids not liking the dress that they have to purchase for your wedding. Depending on the time of year, wearing pants may be more suitable and a lot more comfortable than wearing a dress. This is where the option of wearing a wedding day jumpsuit may come in handy. They’re just as formal as a traditional bridesmaid dress and you may even have greater buy-in from your bridal party. Lastly, a wedding day jumpsuit can serve as your second outfit to wear as you dance the night away or as you say goodbye to your family and friends as you’re getting in your getaway car.

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 Whether you’re wearing a wedding day romper to start the day or a jumpsuit to end the night, you and your bridal party will be stylish and comfortable. Happy planning!

Friends Before Prince Charming

Growing up, little girls dream about the day they will get married. The venue, the flowers, the dress and the shoes. We can picture it all. It's a beautiful, perfect day.  There is only one thing missing from our vision...the groom.  We have no idea who this lucky guy will be but we know he is going to simply be the best.  He's educated, has a career, a sense of humor, and his number one priority is his lady. I've read my fair share of love stories and know that many of them start with the girl and guy being really good friends before realizing that they have something much more than that.

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Prior to finding our Prince Charming, we may have to wade through a few not so good catches.  When opportunities for dates present themselves and we get ready for that first date, think for a moment about meeting a new friend and not a potential husband.  Although a husband may be our ultimate goal, think of the great future you could have if before you met your husband, you met your best friend. Friendship, after all, is the foundation of any great relationship. I’ve heard many brides say “he’s my best friend” I mean; does it get any better than that?

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I'm so fortunate and blessed to have a job where I work with some awesome brides (featured above) and get to witness amazing friendships, blossoming love, and those who have found their Prince Charming.

Two Easy Ways To Have Radiant Skin On Your Wedding Day

Your big day is coming up soon and there’s probably still a lot of last minute things to do. The good news is that you can leave all that last minute running around to your planner and spend these last few days taking care of yourself. This Wednesday, we’ll be focusing on keeping your face bright, clear, and photo ready! Here are a couple of very simple things that you and your bridesmaids can do together to make sure everyone has a face that's looking smooth and relaxed for your wedding day.

Egg Mask

This one is great for oily skin, it helps tighten your pores and it adds some brightness to your skin. It only requires two ingredients: an egg and fresh lemon juice!

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What you’ll need to do is separate your eggs into whites and yolk. Next, you’ll need to take the whites and beat them until they are frothy. Then, add lemon juice. Clean your face with warm water and pat dry. Apply mixture evenly over your face and allow to dry. Once it dries, peel or rinse it off. After that, your skin should feel tight, bright, and refreshed!

Olive Oil and Honey Mask

Before you boycott this one, let me just say that this will not clog your pores or make your skin oily! It actually does kind of the opposite. The molecules in olive oil are too big to fit in your pores. This combined with honey makes for an amazing hydrating mask for dry skin, and like the title says, you only need these two ingredients!

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To make this mask, you’ll need two tablespoons of honey and one of extra virgin olive oil. After that, you’ll mix it together until it’s thoroughly combined and then heat it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Next, smear the warm mixture over your face and wait for a few minutes. When it cools, rinse it off, and voila! You’ll be left with smooth, healthy, and hydrated skin. 

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You can also use this mixture as a means to treating your dry or damaged hair. Apply the mixture to damp hair, letting it sit for approximately 45 minutes, then wash with a mild shampoo. Make sure you have radiant on your wedding day. Happy Planning!

Works of Art; Hand Painted Wedding Cakes

A work of art is defined as a piece of creative work, especially a painting or sculpture. One of the latest trends in the wedding industry are hand painted wedding cakes, which are truly works of art that you can eat! The bride will always be the center of attention on her wedding day, with the wedding cake coming in as a close second. Aside from tasting great, your wedding cakes should look amazing. I've gathered some of my favorites for you to feast your eyes on.

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The wedding cake is important because it’s a symbol of the bride and groom’s eternal love and one of the centers of attention on your wedding day. It’s the first things your guests will look for, upon entering your reception. For this reason, much time is devoted into coming up with the perfect design.

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Hand painted wedding cakes are quickly becoming some of my favorites because the designs are not limited to the shape of the cake. Regardless of the shape, the cake is a blank canvas. From floral patterns to tea cup designs and scene silhouettes, the options are endless. The paintings can provide movement, texture, and a type of mood or feeling to the wedding cake.

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What will your work of art look like? Happy planning!

Remembering Loved Ones On Your Wedding Day

Gone, but never forgotten. When a loved one passes on, it’s never easy having to say goodbye. It can be especially difficult when that loved one can no longer be there and share in one of the happiest days of your life; your wedding day. For some brides and grooms, it’s important to feel as though a part of their loved ones are there on their wedding day and show how special that person was to them. From display tables to images attached to bouquets and lapels, couples are choosing to remember their loved ones in various ways, sparking new forms of creativity and individuality on their wedding day. Here are some of my favorites.

Sentimental photos on  the bride's bouquet is always one of my favorites.

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Just like the bride can have a photo on her bouquet, the groom can wear an image on his lapel, attached to his boutonniere or inside his cuff links.

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Displayed images are always popular but couples are becoming more and more creative in how they display the photos.

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Reserving a seat in his or her honor is also one of my favorites and often chosen by many couples.

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Candles are always a great way to remember someone. At many memorials, people light candles and it's a nice gesture at a wedding as well.

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Whether a subtle picture attached to your bouquet or a full on display, how you choose to remember your loved ones on your wedding day is totally up to you. It's all about your personal style. Happy planning!

Copper and Cream Wedding Inspiration

Lately, I've been completely OBSESSED with copper and rose gold. As a child, rose gold was my favorite color of gold, which stemmed from the colors in a cameo brooch that my grandmother had given me. I even remember wanting all of my jewelry to be rose gold.

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Today, rose gold, or copper as some like to call it, is making a mark on the wedding industry and having a huge impact! Over the last year, we've seen it in the most classic and elegant weddings or weddings having a more rustic feel. For whatever type of wedding you're planning, I have for you today, a copper and cream inspiration board. Within it, you'll find elements that tickle your fancy, no matter your style. Enjoy and happy planning!

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Grooms Awaiting

What’s the most anticipated moment of the wedding ceremony? For most people, it’s the moment when the doors open and the bride begins to make her descent down the aisle. For some of us, including myself, when the doors open up, I look toward the groom instead of the bride.

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We all know she’s going to be a beautiful bride; this is the day she’s been dreaming of for so long. But, seeing the look of anticipation, joy, and love on the groom’s face as she makes her way toward him is priceless, especially when it’s captured on film! Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite moments of grooms awaiting their brides. I'm sure some of them will tug at your heart strings too. Enjoy!

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The Groom's Side of the Story

As we approach the last day of “love month”, for this Men Talk Monday post, I wanted to share love from the groom’s perspective. I had the opportunity to plan a romantic dinner for three newly engaged couples, through a contest that they entered on Munaluchi Bridal. As a member of the Munaluchi Coterie, the contest allowed the winners to have an experience with other Coterie members and enjoy their products or services in the industry as well.

The couples were selected based on their stories; how they met and how the grooms proposed to his bride. When I conduct my consultations, hearing the couple’s story is one of my favorite parts and often brings a smile to my face. Of course, the bride entered the contest, so we wanted to do something a little differently. We captured the love story from the grooms' side! Who doesn’t like a great love story? I invite you to take a look at the video, by Frank and Mia Wedding Films, and share in their joy. I dare you not to smile. :)

Hearing the grooms' side of the story and hearing how he knew his bride was the one, what made her special, and how he proposed to her was so endearing. As the couples dined on a wonderful meal, prepared by Sonesta Gwinnett, you’ll also see that they looked as though they’d been friends for years, although they’d just met moments before! Now that you've seen the video, enjoy some of the pictures, so beautifully captured by Images by N’neka.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Wedding Planner

Today's Tuesday's Topic is all about hiring a wedding planner. This is the time of year where many people got engaged over the holiday season and you just might be one of them. And...I bet you’re wondering if it’s really necessary to hire a wedding planner and if you do, if there’s an actual benefit to doing so. Well, there is! There are many benefits to hiring a wedding planner, but I’ve narrowed them to my top 5. Trust me, the right wedding planner is an asset to your wedding day; not a liability!

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1.   Directly, in the form of discounts! Everybody want to save a buck or two. That's the nature of the beast. I, like many other planners, know tons of other wedding vendors and worked hard to build and cultivate my relationships with ALL of them. Often times, we're able to get things just because of our long-time friendships or because the overall design concept is so beautiful that they just want to throw “a little something extra” in. More often than not, this is the case. However, the right wedding planner works with you to select the vendors that are perfect for you and within your specified budget. Haggling over prices or seeking vendor kickbacks isn't always good either.

2.  Indirectly, in the form of long-time experience! I’ve been there and I’ve done that. I can save you money be asking questions that you may not know to ask. For example, a current bride of mine just lost her $2,500 deposit on a venue because she didn’t know that she had to pay $35 per car for each of her guests to park. This cost was not factored into her budget, nor was it a part of the food and beverage minimum that she had to meet. It helps to know venues, logistics, and the right questions to ask. It can save you lots of money in the long run.

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3.  Incidentally, in the form of the all-inclusive venue! If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times “the venue comes with tables and chairs”. Just because the venue comes with table and chairs does NOT mean that they are the right chairs for your wedding. Another former bride of mine booked her venue before hiring me and her venue had 50 chocolate brown chairs and 50 tan chairs. Her wedding colors were black and green, which meant she had to rent 100 black and green chairs! In the end, she didn’t save money.  

4.  Logistically, in the form of time! Well, time is money, right? More often than not, a bride wants to DIY  a good part of her wedding because she feels that she can handle it all, plus her full-time job, her family, friends, and her fiancé! Well, once the wedding draws near, she realizes that she can’t handle it all and things start to fall through the cracks! This is when your wedding planner has to step in and find an amazing vendor that's going to pull off an even bigger miracle to complete the project that you've run out of time to do, yet still needs to get done before your wedding.

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5.  Medically, in the form of pre-marital and family counseling! Planning a wedding should be stress free, but sometimes there are petty fights over colors, guest lists, and of course money. I’m certainly happy that I’m able to be a friend, counselor, and confidant to my brides and grooms. I definitely have been able to save them a lot in insurance co-payments. If I had to charge for all the times that I’ve had to be a psychiatrist, a counselor, and a mediator, there may not be much left in the budget for me as the wedding planner!

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The moral of the story: Hire a wedding planner first! If you have a stressful job, are having a wedding out of town, or simply just want it to run smoothly, hire a professional. Happy planning!

Should You Rent a Tuxedo or Purchase a Custom One?

It's a new year and a new blog series; Men Talk Mondays. In the first Monday of 2016, I wanted to talk about tuxedos. As a wedding planner, I'm often asked should you, the groom (and some groomsmen) rent or purchase their tuxedos. Most times, the groom is thinking about the moment that he's the groom and may get a free rental, from a major chain, if he has a certain number of groomsmen to rent a tuxedo. Well, what about all the other times?

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Well, for the most part, buying a tuxedo depends on you and your lifestyle. It depends on how often you wear suits or formal attire. If it's just every once in a while or on occasion, the rental option may be the way to go. However, if you're a social butterfly, happening to be on everyone's invite list and attend a lot of events or have a career that requires you to dress to the nines a little more often, then custom option is for you.  It'll cost a bit more upfront, but save you a lot more in the long run. With the average cost of a tuxedo rental being $150 and a custom tuxedo averaging approximately $1,500, it's an investment that you're sure to get your money's worth out of. Renting a tuxedo adds up over time when you have to rent one over and over again.

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Another thing! We all know the saying "When you look good, you feel good" and personally, I feel that a custom, well tailored tuxedo gives a man a different kind of "feel-good" attitude; a kind of swagger, if you will. A custom tuxedo will be tailored to fit your body and fit much better than a rented one would. Whereas a rented tuxedo is just meant to really fit your measurements with a little bit of wiggle room for minor adjustments. With a custom tailored tuxedo, it fits to a T! With commonly known brands like Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani, you really can't go wrong. 

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So, the question of should you rent a tuxedo or purchase a custom one? In my personal opinion, if you have a very active social calendar, when you consider what you have going of from January through December, the investment in a custom tuxedo is absolutely worth it. Treat yourself to that feel-good moment you deserve!

Burnt Orange and Brown Wedding Inspiration

Fall is my favorite time of year, for its bold beautiful colors. It's the time of year where we see plenty of reds, burgundies, browns, and oranges. But, the time right around Halloween and Thanksgiving really brings about the earth tones of burnt orange and brown and all of the smells of the holidays. These colors have also been quite poplar in many fall wedding color palettes. So, as we approach this holiday season, enjoy this vivid burnt orange and brown wedding inspiration board.

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What's Your Wedding Budget?

Sitting down with my clients to hear “their story” is always a pleasure. When we get to the part of the discussion where I ask “what’s your wedding budget?”, the tone changes ever so slightly. Over time, I’ve come to realize that many engaged couples really don’t know the true costs of having a wedding, let alone their dream wedding.

Granted, there are some brides that have done their research and have some real concept of cost, but this is not the majority. As an event planner, it’s my job to truthful with my clients and let them know what’s feasible, what’s not, and, as I like to say, what “creative alternative” we can come up with that may help realize their vision.

I cannot tell you what your wedding budget should or shouldn’t be; that’s for you to determine. What I can tell you, is that you have to be realistic when setting your budget. Try to think about your budget in a per person perspective instead of one lump sum. It’s easy to toss out a number, but when you consider that each person must have a plate of food, a chair to sit in, a table to sit at, and that that table requires some type of décor, such as linen, centerpieces, and candles. To help determine what budget is good for you, here are a few guidelines:

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• Keep in mind that many venues, especially hotels, have a food and beverage minimum. This is the minimum dollar amount that you’re spending just on the meal that your guests will enjoy. Sometimes people get caught up in the minimum amount required to spend, not realizing that they will exceed that number by far, based on the number of guests they’re anticipating. The menu is often broken down into costs such as $45, $55, and I’ve even seen $155 per plate. When you multiply that by your guest list, it adds up! This does not include taxes and the service charge that will be added on.
• Many venues come with tables and chairs. Some, even come with linens for the tables. What you have to keep in mind is that the chairs that the venue have to offer, may not be the chairs that will work for your chosen wedding theme or color palette. The chairs may be the wrong color, the wrong style, or simply chairs that you do not like, which means you’ll have to rent chairs that will go perfectly or work better with the vision you had in mind. Also consider if the chairs can be used in your ceremony as well.
• When we speak of table linens, today, the options are almost endless! A venue may have linens that they include in the rental fee, but they’re typically of the basic poly-cotton fabric and in your choice of black, white, or ivory. If you want specialty linen, you’ll have to rent those as well. Considering that on most occasions, you have 10 guests per round table and 6 for each long table, you can determine how many linens you’ll need. Don’t forget the napkins!

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• Now that you know how many tables you have, you can then determine the number of centerpieces that you’ll need. Depending on your taste in flowers, your preference of tall or short arrangements, the cost can vary and easily add up as well. For longer tables, you’ll need a little more to cover the center than you would for a round table.
• Wedding cakes are priced by the slice and range from $6-$8 per slice with buttercream icing and can go up to $12 per slice with fondant icing. If you want to add sugar flowers to your cake, that’ll be an additional charge as each one has to be made my hand. In fact, in most cases, the per slice cost does not include specialty flavors or decorations. This is something that you’ll have to keep in mind when choosing your cake and design.
• Remember that every guest should be invited to your wedding. Generally, one invitation is given to each person or couple. Sometimes you may want to send a wedding invitation addressed to the family. Yes, it will cut down on the number of invitations you need to have but I wouldn’t suggest throwing the word family out there too quickly. You don’t always know how many people are truly coming.

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If cost is a major factor, the biggest way to cut that cost is to reduce your guest count. The more people you have, the more of everything you need to have. All of the above suggestions are just little things to consider, so that you’re better prepared to answer the question, “what’s your wedding budget?” Happy planning!

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Shades of Gray Wedding Inspiration

I recently heard someone say that gray is the new black. In fact, I found a Facebook and Pinterest page devoted to the topic. I like the color gray because it’s the current day neutral color and can be paired with just about any other color to create a beautiful wedding. In the warmer months, it can be paired with warmer, softer colors. In the fall and winter months, in can be paired with the deeper colors. Just this past weekend, I paired gray with burnt orange to add a little splash of color. Today’s inspiration board is very clean and classic, with shades of gray and white. Enjoy and happy planning!

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Insight Into Enraptured Events

It’s been a while since I’ve written on my own blog (I’ve been writing for others for a while now)! It’s time I’ve gotten back into the habit of doing so and I’m starting with a ten part series, starting with a little insight into Enraptured Events. Who I am and how I got started in the wedding industry. Image Courtesy of: Sophia Barrett Studios

I love planning events! I started planning weddings business because I absolutely love love and weddings are, to me, the most romantic parties that I can plan. Since wedding typically happen on the weekend, it’s like falling in love every single weekend.

It all started when a friend of mine asked me to help her with her wedding.  At the time, I didn’t think much more than helping my friend in need. But as I got further along in the process, I drew more on my creativity and imagination; seeking inspiration from her likes, dislikes, and her relationship with her fiancé.  I was able to organize people, times, and put together a program. It was then that I knew that I had a gift!

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Enraptured Events is all about the couple getting married or the person that’s celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other significant event; incorporating those specific details that are uniquely their own.  People ask me all the time, “What style of weddings do you do”? I may be wrong for my answer, but I can honestly say that I don’t have a style, per sé, but elegance would be the one word that would describe my style. However, I do like to focus on the details of the client at hand. I don’t like to put my focus on contemporary, rustic, or the like, as it may not allow opportunities to stretch my creative juices and reach beyond my comfort zone.

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Since I was a teenager, I’ve been able to read a romance novel and very vividly see the stories leap from the pages, in clear and crisp detail. As my clients tell me the stories of their special day, the stories that they've dreamed of all of their lives, I can easily see it, as if it were written on the pages of a romance novel. Because no two people are alike and no two romance novels are exactly alike, I feel that no two weddings should be alike, which is why elegance can be the word that transcends all of my clients, regardless of their style of event.

Thank you for stopping by and learning more about Enraptured Events. We look forward helping make your special day beautiful. Happy Planning!

Oscar 2015 Fashion Recap

The award shows are a favorite of mine, more for the fashionable red carpet than the actual awards, if I'm being honest. This year's Oscars Red Carpet was no exception. I tuned in for the fashionable and live tweeted with my friends on what we liked, didn't like, what worked for some, and things that really didn't work at all. In my Oscar 2015 fashion recap, I'm looking back on some of my favorite fashions of the evening. Sometimes you just need one awesome detail to make a gown. Gwyneth Paltrow looked good in the Ralph and Russo blush colored gown. It's very simple, but oh so elegant!Blue is my favorite color and this blue and gold ensemble looked so great on Rita Ora.Common was extra dapper in Prada. What's not to love about this ensemble? I haven't seen Eddie Murphy in a very long time, but he was quite smashing in his black and white tuxedo, while his date Paige Butcher looked amazing in purple!Oprah is known for wearing bold colors but she was stunning in a gold evening gown by Vera Wang! The color worked had a regal look to it and the gown was so perfect for her bodacious curves!I've never seen Chrissy Teigen in anything that wasn't stunning! This Zuhair Murad showed a little skin while still being so very elegant.J Lo always gives us a sultry, yet sexy look on the red carpet. This Elie Saab ball gown was not the body hugging dress that we're used to seeing her in, but she still managed to give us a little bit of sultry.Kerry Washington was channeling Olivia Pope in this Miu Miu gown. Whites and ivories really work for her! Lupita Nyong'o in a custom Calvin Klein pearl gown?! Yes. Yes. Yes! The 6000 pearls that made up this gown was beyond exquisite.This beaded and sparkly Versace gown, worn by Jennifer Anniston was one that I really wanted to see up close and personal. I love the color, the fit, and of corse the sparkles of this gown!

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Polka Dot Wedding Inspiration

Sometimes it’s not a specific color or set of colors that drives a wedding design in one direction or another. Sometimes it’s a pattern, such as stripes, polka dots, or a chevron pattern.  I wanted to do something a little bit different and provide a little polka dot wedding inspiration. Polka dots will always remind me of my childhood, as it was a dominant pattern on a variety of clothing and items that decorated my grandmother’s house. The colors were random, but the pattern was all the same. Today, for your daily dose of inspiration, I’ve narrowed down the colors to white with black polka dots, in the event that you prefer a pattern, more than a set of colors to drive your wedding design. Enjoy!

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Navy Inspiration Boards That'll Suit Your Fancy

As you may already know, blue is my favorite color and the shade doesn’t matter.  The various shades remind me of the ocean, the midnight sky, or the deep blue sea. There’s something about it that’s just tranquil and relaxing. With that being said, I just couldn’t decide on what “blue” inspiration board I wanted to put together. I started with navy and went fro there.  So, today I have a navy and white inspiration board, a navy and white striped inspiration board and the others have navy stripes with pops of yellow, green, and pink. If you’re a lover of navy blue, you’re to find one of these that suit your fancy. Enjoy! Tank Image Courtesy of: Etsy Invite Image Courtesy of: Paper Source Knife Set Image Courtesy of: Etsy Cake Image Courtesy of: Cake Central Bridesmaid Image Courtesy of: The Every Last Detail Matches Image Courtesy of: Etsy Shoe Image Courtesy of: The Wedding Chicks Table Image Courtesy of: Marry Me Tampa Bay

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Gold And Cream Wedding Inspiration

Although many brides have chosen bold bright colors for their wedding, everyone still loves the classic neutral color palettes.  Gold and cream has always been my favorite one because it's so classic. It has such a beauty to it that nothing more has to be done, except for adding the bride and groom of course.  Today, I've added a little bit of sparkle to the gold, because "bling" is the in thing these days and I think it works well. Enjoy!

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Sparkling Navy Inspiration Board

Blue has always been my favorite color. It doesn't even matter the shade. From light blue to indigo, it makes me smile. You also know that I'm such a girlie girl so if you combine that blue with a little bit of sparkle and I'm so in love! Today, I've paired navy with gold for this beautiful sparkling navy inspiration board. With the dark colors, this inspiration board can serve as the perfect inspiration for a fall or winter wedding and the sparkle is perfect for a wedding around the holidays. Enjoy!

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