Rose gold, typically made of a gold and copper (and sometimes silver) alloy has a warm, romantic luminosity that radiates an unusual elegance. It’s a little bit unexpected and all the more charming for that reason – especially when used as a wedding color. From the actual rose gold you may wear on your ring finger to the use of shimmery pink-copper sequins and ink, this palette will have you glowing from within. A rose gold card box can add a sophisticated touch, perfect for collecting heartfelt wedding wishes and gifts. See more color palettes here.

See more color palettes here.

1) lover.ly  2) Cincinnati Wedding Magazine  3) Dodeline Design  4) Copper Crackle Heels from Anthropologie   5) Lamb and Blonde  6) Essie polish, picture from lover.ly  7) Clutch from Nordstrom  8) Pinterest  9) Easton Events  10) Lamb and Blonde  11) Rosalind Miller Cakes

The perfect wedding venue can be hard to find. Either the date you want is booked, the venue doesn’t allow for certain things on your list of must haves or maybe that pesky wedding budget makes certain places out of reach. That’s why using the great outdoors can serve as an epic alternative! Hosting a wedding outside has many perks like money saving ideas and of course an unforgettable backdrop.

Getting guests equally as excited for a woodsy outdoor wedding might be a tough task so be sure to meet the cool venue with a wedding to remember. That means throwing the most legendry forest themed wedding starting with forest wedding invitations followed by the menu, décor, and ambiance to match!

Start with the Invites

Forest themed wedding invitations can mean a few things. Opt for an illustrated invite with trees, woodland creatures, or a campfire cartoon. Or utilize the earth tones that will surround you. Depending on the time of year and the type of woodsy wedding this could mean deep greens with classic black accents or something a bit more golden hour featuring neutral tans and light browns with burgundy, yellow, and orange details.

Gather Your Décor

Get creative with décor and choose a few statement decorations. Seating for the ceremony can be tree stumps or bales of hay covered with cozy blankets for each guest to take with them as a favor. And the ambiance of a forest wedding means all the lanterns and twinkling lights possible! The natural landscape will do much of the work, but focusing on a few details will make a big difference.

Create A Killer Menu

Let’s be honest the menu is what’s on everyone’s mind. Since your guests will probably have to trek a bit to the location start serving food and drinks right away. Offer a cocktail hour prior to the event to keep guests occupied while settling in. Include lighter fair and lighter beverages. Follow up your vows with dinner served right away. The bridal party and couple may have to take one for the time by eating quickly after pictures, but your guests will be satisfied and ready for the celebration to come.

Give Your Guests Incentive

There is no shame in a bit of bridal bribery, right? Give your guests a reason to show up (aside from the love they have for you and the support they’ll be more than happy to provide) people love a good incentive so give them favors that truly show your appreciation for the unconventional nuptials.

Images by Emily Anne Photo Art

We have the perfect ideas to add more bright wedding colors to your décor without making it look showy or all over the place. So here we present the 7 ways for the perfect dose of inspiration:

Cocktails, mocktails and ice creams:

Fix a garnish bar for drinks or even a toppings bar for ice cream and cakes to add more than ever colors to your big day. The traditional ways of floral arrangements are always there for you but to add even more colors to the canvas of your wedding décor you can always take the help of red, orange and coral colored drinks to serve as the perfect pop of colors.

The ceremony backdrop:

The ceremony backdrop is the perfect way to make a statement in terms of colors for the wedding. You can always opt for more greenery, garden roses, peonies and pincushion flowers in the wedding arch to go for a more vibrant setting and even improvise with copper pipes or untreated wood pieces to take it to another level altogether. There is also an option of using customized paintings and designs from a local artist to serve as an even more intensive color backdrop for exchanging vows for the wedding.

Balloons:

Probably the most underrated but powerful way to go all colors for your wedding theme is using balloons. You can string up a colored balloon wall or even improvise different designs and shapes to go all creative with the display. You could always bring a rainbow of colors to the wedding décor table with these amazing things called balloons without much effort.

Use artificial flowers:

Of course, nothing can take place of the original flowers full of amazing colors, textures and exotic perfumes but it never hurts to get some fabric ones on board for a change. The artificial flowers made up of fabrics, silk or even papers are not only more affordable but they can be easily molded into all sorts of shapes and colors according to your whims and fancies. You can even add some whimsical ribbons and other colorful things to go even more berserk with colors.

Use the venue:

You can very well use the wedding venue to your whims and fancies in terms of either bright wedding colors or subtle and minimal displays. There is an option of hanging colorful ribbons from the ceiling or behind the ceremony site to top it off by using more colorful napkins on reception tables. And using a display of your names in lights through marquee signs, there’s always that, of course, for more.

Use a more colorful bridal bouquet:

Being minimalistic is good but adding more pop of colors is even better, we are talking about the wedding bouquets here, in case, you’re getting confused. You always do have an option of choosing garden roses from white spray roses for your wedding bouquets and so you should for making it count in terms of more wedding colors. Using more of peonies, ranunculus, hydrangeas, carnations, dahlias, anemones, roses, and pincushion protea flowers can give a whole lot of options in terms of a full and colorful wedding bouquet for you. You can customize not just bridal bouquets but even the small bouquets that are presented to guests and the bridesmaid’s bouquets for more colors. Not to mention, there are extensive greenery options available also for even more color variations.

The other ways:

Giving away wedding favors full of striking colors or even using more colorful centerpieces on reception tables are the other ways you can add bright wedding colors to the décor. You may as well use colorful signs, escort cards and wedding attires to your advantage. There is no rule that you should always go for a crisp white and traditional bridal dress and same is the case for your bridal party. You can have all of your bridal party don different colored attires and bridal bouquets that complement each other as well as of the bride. The wedding cakes are good when they are traditional and white but they’d be as much better with more colors peaking from within. Socks, shoes, ties, buttonholes, corsages, nails (nail paints); make them all count when it comes to showing more striking displays of colors for the wedding décor.

It is your special day and once-in-a-lifetime moment so it always boils down to what your choices and preferences are for the décor rather than the conventions set in terms of traditions, looks, and colors. You can always start by choosing a more vibrant color scheme for the wedding or even more colorful wholesale wedding flowers and the rest of the things will pretty easily follow the suite. There are infinite colors and color combinations that are yet to be tried out if they’d look good in terms of wedding décor and floral arrangements and you could always be the first one to find out. The spring is known for its colorful blossoms and other elements and so you could always have a wedding planned out in the season to use more colors on your big day décor and floral arrangements. There are florists who are known for specialized wedding décor, you can go and look up who can fit the bill with colors and get his professional help too for the big day.

We did our thing and now, it is your turn to inspire us. Do you have any more ideas to add more colors to your wedding décor and floral arrangements? Please do share with us.

Happy coloring!…

We’re All About the Details!

Take this Advice

On the day of your wedding, turn off your phones and don’t go on social media. Be completely present and take in every second of your special day because it really does go by within a blink of an eye. If you begin to feel stressed, just remember you’re not putting all of the planning and hard work in just for one day, you’re doing it for a long and happy marriage. ~Kirsten Allen/Bride

Money Matters

$10,000 – $20,000

Vendors

Photographer: Richard Bell Photography
Makeup Artist: Landis Salon
Floral Designer: Tiger Lily Weddings
Event Planner: Cruz Coordination
Caterer: Beyond Expectations
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Transportation: Absolutely Charleston
Cake Designer: Ashley Bakery
Reception Venue: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

In many wedding pictures we see, the groom looks traditional in mostly black and white. But don’t you just love it when you find a splash of color? Adding color to the grooms outfit can help you strengthen your color scheme, bring character to his outfit, and create a cute matching look between the bride’s and groom’s outfits. Here are some creative ideas for adding color to the groom’s outfit.

1. Bright Socks

If the groom’s suit pants are fitting right, his socks will only be visible when he sits down. This is a fun way to give a surprise flash of color once in a while. Pair with colorful shoes if you want to take it even farther.

2. Suspenders

Grooms with vintage-inspired style can check out colorful suspenders. Just don’t go too bright and flashy, or this might end up looking clownish. Think red, blue, purple or green. You can find leather, cloth, and elastic varieties. Choose a fine patterned print for nice detail.

3. Vest

Vests can be the perfect item for bringing color into the outfit. Pair a grey suit with a pale yellow vest. Blues, red, pink, or lavender are also great choices. A nice way to tie a colorful vest into your outfit is to have a boutonniere that includes the same color in varying tones. You can also match your tie or bow tie.

4. Shirt Cuffs

Will the groom skip the suit jacket? Button up shirts with printed cuffs can be a stylish look. The cuffs in the picture are navy blue, and the floral print compliments the style of the bride’s intricate, floral dress.

There are countless ways to add color to the grooms outfit. You can opt for little touches here and there, like a flash of fun socks or colorful cuffs. If you want to be bold, try a vibrant vest. Any other ideas? Please leave a comment below!

Dying hair into unnatural hues is now easier than ever. Cosmetics companies have come out with do-it-yourself, vegan-friendly hair dies in bright, vibrant colors and the process is easy to do and lasts for months. Professional stylists are also fulfilling many a request for colorful, playful purple, blue (could this be your something blue?), and pink hair.

This might be great for a “getting out of a rut” stage of life, but what do you think about going for colored hair on your wedding day? Is it too out there? Or is it fabulous? Lets vote! I think that personally I wouldn’t want to have colorful hair on my wedding day. What about you? Vote yes or no in the comments section below!

Pale Sunset Dress: Cleo & Clementine, photo by Bradford Jones | Truck of Dahlias: Floret Flower Farm | Sunset Ombre Cake: Sweetapolita | Watercolor Sunset Wedding Invitation Suite: Oak & Orchid | Sunset Table Setting: Hey Gorgeous Events, Bradley James Photography | Dip-Dyed Bridal Gown: Taylor Ann Art | Sunset Bridesmaid Dresses: Pinterest

Hematite: one of the most powerful grounding stones, not only protects the aura from negative energies, but is quite instrumental at balancing the body, mind, and spirit; reduces fatigue and spaciness, while also playing a key role in manifestation. – Love and Light Healing School

Beaded gown: by Adiranna Papell, photo by Jo Photo | Hematite crystal: Love and Light Healing School | Outdoor table: Pinterest | Groomsmen: Berkley Vopnfjörd | Grey watercolor wedding stationery: Jessica Gatlyn of Bohemian Ink via Oh So Beautiful Paper | Grey ombre ruffle cake: Sugar Ruffles | Soft grey bridesmaid dresses: Elate Photo

“Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we year for amid a tumultuous social and political environment. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.” – Leatrice Eisman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute

Shoes: Dsquared2, photo by peter & veronika | Bridesmaids: Gowns by Jenny Yoo, photo by Jose Villa | Boutonnieres: The Southern Table, photo by Apryl Ann Photography | Macarons à la menthe: Regal | Green Bouquet: Onelove Photography | Greenery Banners: In Honor of Design | Peridot Ring: Luo Jewelry | Fern Wax Seal: Dokkipaper | Green Thread: Pinterest

1) A silk or satin sash. You can choose to wear it just during your ceremony or for photos and then remove it for the party later if you so choose.

Photo: Colin Cowie Weddings

2) Blue Cocktails!

Left: Brit + co / Right: Chrisman Studios

3) Not only is a bit of rain on your wedding day good luck, but blue boots or umbrellas are so fun!

Photos via Pinterest

4) Blue Nails. A pretty blue manicure is an easy way to incorporate the shade of blue that suites you.

Julep 5-Free polish in the shade Jessica

5) Who says your something blue has to be visible? It can be your little secret, until later.

Woomee

6) Something blue for your updo… these delicate crystal combs add a “barely there” blue to your hairstyle.

Violette & Iris

7) Blue petticoats and blue soles… discreet but ready to peek. These make for such fun photos!

Left: One Fab Day / Right: Bridal Guide

8) Silk ribbons are so elegant and especially pretty when adorning your bouquet… the perfect way to carry something blue but not actually wear it.

Photo via Naomi Kenton

9) Decor king… mason jars have become a rustic wedding staple and can be used for nearly anything!

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10) This light blue cake has an elegance that you typically don’t think of when someone says “blue cake.” It makes quite a classy “something blue.”

Cake: Earth and Sugar / Photo: Melanie Gabrielle

11) Blue Flowers… a few that have a natural blueness to them are hydrangea, thistle, delphinium, and cornflowers.

Katherine Ashdown