Ombre, Ombre!

I was going to go with another color theme today, but decided to nix that and just focus on my latest obsession: OMBRE! A few years ago I purchased the cutest blue ombre cocktail dress. From then on I was hooked. How can you incorporate this look into a wedding? Look no further- here is your inspiration!

Wedding Trends: REVAMP

Below is my list of the hottest wedding trends now. Perhaps you have seen these at a wedding this year.
Want to take it one step above the "trend"... see my suggestions for revamps!


TREND 1: BEACH THEMED WEDDINGS

Especially being in New England, beach themed weddings are the go-to element! Beachy themed cakes, starfish and sand dollars place cards, etc.

REVAMP: Take it up a notch, use the same color scheme (blues and greens) in a new way. Peacock!

TREND 2: CHUCKS

You have seen tons of photos with brides wearing the chucks down the altar and hanging out in them during the reception.

REVAMP: Sure, you've seen chucks-- but be the first bride to wear TOMS. Super cute and sparkly too!

TREND 3: Submerged Flowers with Candles. These are a popular and low-cost alternative to floral centerpieces....and have a real eye catching look. But why not try something new...

REVAMP: Keep up the charm with a different type of centerpiece- Succulents. These are starting to pop up and they are great as favors, place card holders, or centerpieces. Plus, they are pretty unexpected.

Color Inspiration: Pinks!

The ever popular wedding color: PINK! See these photos for some pink inspiration

Not only cute but a nice DIY centerpiece. And the napking are just fabric cut and stiched quick on the edges

I love the glamour of these. Use them in a grouping as a centerpiece, or on cocktail tables

Blush pink- check! Cute Bow- Check! Comfy Shape- Check! A perfect bridesmaid dress

Brooch bouquets are all the rage- this one is available online: Etsy shop: SolBijuo, ($350.00)

It's pink! It's ombre! And it has a cute flower. How super modern and chic

Paint the Town....Purple

This week, I am thinking of doing a different palatte of color inspiration everyday. Today, let's do purple. Just because I am in the mood for purple!!

Invites: Esty Shop: ShineInvitations







Ring: Etsy Shop: RomasBanaitis




Edible Butterflies: Etsy Shop: Sugar Robot





Inspired By Cakes

One of the most difficult decisions I have had so far is honing in on one idea of a cake that I love.
I obvisously have a lot of time over the next two years to come up with an idea, but I get inspirted everywhere- and love all the cakes. I know I am definetly one for a more intricate design-- but there are just soooooo many options.  I wish I didn't have to settle on just one design!


Take a look at these amazing cakes:


This is the original cake I was inspired by and since then my ideas have grown ten fold!





This is one of my favorites. It was featured in a Martha Stewart Binder my cousin gave me for wedding planning and its also on Martha's site. The idea of wedgewood look is so fresh-- but I was thinking of a similar design with the blush pink to match my decor. I am obessed with those draped flowers! How cute would they look brushed with gold?



this is just adorable! And all the work and details, it's unbelieveable



I don't know my feelings on monograms, but I do love the detail of tis one. And the draping on the bottom.
Basically, anything "gilded age" is right up my alley.



Speaking Of Guilded Age-- A cake fit for a Queen!