Southern Weddings

Welcome back to another spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX and XXX for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

Sometimes colors help inspire a wedding theme, sometimes it’s a couple’s hobbies or passions, sometimes it’s all about how they met or where they met… and sometimes, all it takes is a dress to set the tone for a wedding. I’ve heard delicious stories about brides using lace from their mom’s or grandma’s wedding gowns to embellish their own with, and many planners and event designers take that notion and run with it… that lace pattern becomes a muse for cake design, invitations, table top design and even inspiration for aisle runners. Even if you haven’t got 50 year old lace from grannie’s dress, Lace details can add a whimsical and pretty touch to your big day. Here are a few ways to incorporate lace details to your wedding design!

Top Row: Tiers of cupcakes get dressed up with lace-pattern wraps, DIY lace clutches make sweet gifts for bridesmaids, and a peak-a-boo lace-pattern petticoat make a flower girl’s dress extra special {all via Martha Stewart Weddings}. Second Row: Eyelet ribbons trim a pretty escort card display, two cakes – two lace patterns: a classic lace pattern on a classic three-tier topped with a sugar-gardenia and tiers of various eyelet patterns make one adorable cake! {all via Martha Stewart Weddings}. A place setting with lace wrapped silverware adds a nice touch to any table {via Brides.com} Third Row: Lace gowns never go out of style, take for instance this gorgeous number from Claire Pettibone, and lace-inspired pottery and china adds stylish chic to a cake display {via Brides.com}. Bottom Row: Walk down the aisle on a divine lace runner {via InStyle Weddings} and send out pretty lace-letterpress invitations by Dauphine Press.

Until Next Wednesday! Xoxo, Wanwisa

Welcome back to our twenty ninth spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII and XXVIII for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

Today’s inspiration is all about warm-weather happiness and I think the quintessential embodiment of all things warm and happy is the daisy. Bright and cheery, this budget friendly bud is charming and chic and can be used for a variety of wedding design looks, from playful and modern to vintage whimsy. Have a look at some inspiring details!

First row: A sweet daisy cake via Martha Stewart Weddings, “florals to go” potted daisy centerpiece that doubles as take-home favors via Martha Stewart Weddings, daisy-chain invitation suite via Martha Stewart Weddings. Second Row: A friendly bouquet and fun reception table design via Martha Stewart Weddings. Third Row: Daisy escort card display and centerpiece via Brides.com. Fourth Row: A “groovy” 60’s inspired ceremony design featuring daisy spheres via Brides.com. Fifth Row: Daisy cookies via Eleni’s and Daisy Chain menu by Annie Clark for Minted.com. Bottom Row: Daisy textured gown by Nicole Miller via Brides.com, and “blooming bites” white chocolate daisies blooming out of dark chocolate pots via Martha Stewart Kids.

Until next Wednesday! Xoxo, Wanwisa

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My third board is inspired by, well, the groom, actually. Justin is a teacher in New York City and is passionate about woodwork. With that in mine, and Michelle and Justin’s first venue option, Woodlands resort, I put together a country chic look that combines modern and vintage touches.

Chalkboard details add personal warmth to a buffet table as well as adorable picnic style favor baskets. Loose-leaf and graph paper inspired dishes from Fish’s Eddy add a kitschy flair and vintage flashcards from The Hope Jar will keep guests busy. Wood-veneer invitations by A2 Paperie lend a modern touch to keep the entire look elegant and clean.

Michelle and Justin can take the theme up a notch by naming tables after school subjects, providing transportation to their guests via yellow school buses and setting up a “yearbook” self-portrait photo station. With a school theme, there is an endless list of fun and creative details – if you love all things vintage think about using vintage lunch boxes and alphabet flash cards. If you lean more towards modern, use lots of shiny red apples in your design; it’s a cost effective way to amp up your centerpieces or escort card table design. ~Wanwisa

PS- Bliss NY just launched! 

In honor of Wanwisa’s teacher inspired board, we have a featured charity that any teacher would love!  Have fun, build your vocabulary and help end world hunger all in one place! Visit {www.freerice.com} and play their vocabulary building word game.  Every time you get an answer correct, 20 grains of rice are donated through the UN World Food Program to those in need.  Thank you {Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride} for directing us to such a unique charity.