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Inspiration Board: Orange and Yellow

Tara — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:42:43 +0000

I know what you’re thinking. Orange and yellow? Like a candy corn? Are you entirely sure you want to go there? The answer is a resounding “yes!”. I’m quite sure. As a matter of fact, this color combination is going to absolutely sweep you off your feet. I myself would never have considered this for my wedding, but after seeing some of the amazing ways you can implement this scheme, my mind is completely changed. The bright hues are so invigorating, cheerful, fiery and striking, yours is a wedding that surely won’t be forgotten.

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Vintage Orange Floral Necklaces; Modern Stripes Letterpress Wedding Invitation in Orange from Wedding Paper Divas; Sand and Flower centerpieces from Pacific Weddings; Fall Basketweave Cake from Sweet Retreat; Yellow wedding shoes and socks from Jonathan Canlas Photography; Orange bridesmaid dresses from Trendsetting Wedding.

For more on this gorgeous color palette, check out Pacific Weddings “Color Splash” post. I can’t get enough!

Couture Colors: Orange Thank You Cards

Katie — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:24:10 +0000

By now, everyone has heard that orange is the new red. But what are your plans to take advantage of the latest haute couture color in everything from the fashion runway to the printing presses? Will you be using orange in your wedding planning?

As evidenced by this season’s hottest thank you card designs from Wedding Paper Divas, there are plenty of ways to add a touch (or a ton!) of orange to your celebration. Which vibrant design do you like best?

Lucky Umbrella Thank You Cards

Vine Thank You Cards

Edgy Elegance Thank You Cards

What’s Your Style? – Haute Couture

Lea — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:28:47 +0000

In today’s What’s Your Style? series we are looking at the couture bride. This fashion-forward bride isn’t afraid to embrace bold design and vibrant color in her wedding stationery. She loves to dazzle a crowd with her extraordinary style, making this season’s lush orange hues the perfect shade for this fierce fashionista.

Damask Wedding Invitation

From L to R: Orange Themed Wedding Reception; Orange Wedding Ceremony; Couture Wedding Cake; Orange Boquet from Beautiful Beginning Events; Orange Tie from The Knot

To past posts in this series, view:

To download a complete version of our 2009 style guide, click here.

Hot Trend for 2009: Orange Wedding Invitations

Katie — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:55:34 +0000

The word on the street in the wedding industry is that orange is the new haute couture color of 2009. That means you can expect orange wedding invitations, accessories and accents flooding the market for the upcoming wedding season. If you’ve already fallen in love with this hot new color, check out some of these stunning orange wedding invitations:

Inspiration Board: A Jewel-Toned New Year

Tara — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:05:12 +0000

With winter and the holidays upon us, nothing appeals to me more than jewel tones. I have been obsessing over various clothing items, promptly added to my Christmas list, and I’ve noticed one constant theme–deep, vibrant color. Now, it’s your turn to get inspired with my inspiration board. Happy Holidays!

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Glass Candle Holders, photo courtesy of Fruition Designs, Bridesmaids with Orange Flowers courtesy of JoNa Photography, An Evening at the Moroccan Casbah in San Francisco by Brier & Dunn, Modern Fireworks New Years Card by Tiny Prints, Drew Barrymore in green ballroom from About.com, Colorful Wedding Cake from Truly Wedding Blog.

Lovely Luminaries

Contributors — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:06:31 +0000

Light up your wedding day with seasonal luminaries! Getting married in fall? Then you’ll fall in love with the season’s best and most unique ways to light the way.

These autumnal luminaries from Martha Stewart are so festive. They would work perfectly as a centerpiece or to light the way from ceremony to reception. Use battery operated candles to prevent any unwanted accidents.

Check out this one from the ever reliable Etsy. Made with handmade paper, this Autumn Leaf luminary from PaperPlanet make beautiful take home favors for guests.

These white pumpkin candles from Pottery Barn (also comes in orange) add fall decor and lighting to your wedding. Use them to decorate the sign-in table or the cocktail area to bring a beautiful glow to an evening affair.

Invite guests to a fall wedding with this nature inspired wedding invitations from Wedding Paper Divas.

Inspiration Board: Halloween Wedding

Contributors — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:32:14 +0000

Getting married on or near Halloween? Then you’ll love this week’s inspiration board chock full of spooky, eerie and surprisingly elegant designs for a unique wedding or bridal shower. Check them out for a chic and creepy holiday treat.

Pumpkin lanterns, tin can pumpkin lanterns and chandelier Shades, all from Martha Stewart, will light the way to a ghastly good time on your wedding day! Guests will be spooked and surprised by these creative lights.

Who says you can’t wear black on your wedding day? This gorgeous satin gown by BCBG Maxazria (from Nordstrom) would make any bride feel like a queen and this orange number by J. Crew (photo from Brides.com) is a perfect fall shade of orange. Bridal bouquet filled with calla lilies from The Knot.

This beautiful Fancy Flour cupcake wrappers from Brides.com is festive and fun! And lastly, choose our Oval Monogram Wedding Invitations to make your Halloween themed wedding day complete!

Getting Inspiration from Movies

Contributors — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:46:49 +0000

I’m sure we all fell in love with movies like “My Bestfriend’s Wedding,” “wishing and hoping and praying” that while our wedding day won’t be such a disaster, our bridesmaids and we would one day look as beautiful as Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz. If you haven’t seen this one or other wedding movies listed here, I’d say do some research. It’ll give you ideas, help you get inspired and have fun while doing it!

Who could forget that lavender dress that Julia Roberts wore as the Maid of Honor? Kimberly Wallace played by Cameron Diaz’s character definitely had an elegant wedding. Wedding Paper Divas Letterpress Collection and Floral Damask wedding invitations in Burgundy would be fitting. (Photo from Yahoo! Movies.)

Sex in the City’s Carrie Bradshaw did it ‘Big’ on her wedding day with big hair, dramatic colors and couture dresses in the movie. Her invitations would have to have her signature piece, a big, beautiful flower. (Photo from NY Daily News.)

3) Though it took place in the 80’s, what makes, “The Wedding Singer” so inspiring is the songs, characters and that it is funny. And simple and sweet like the Sassy Stripes Wedding Invitations in Bisque. (Photo from Yahoo! Movies.)

4) Runaway Bride another movie starring Julia Roberts showcased a variety of wedding styles. This one is country chic and my favorite in the movie. And Butterfly Love Wedding Invitations in Pumpkin perfectly matches the romance and beauty of the scene. (Photo from Yahoo! Movies.)

Fall into this Fall’s Wedding Style

Contributors — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:06:49 +0000

It’s hard to believe that summer’s almost over, and with the upcoming fall season just around the corner, I thought I’d prepare you with gorgeous gowns and autumn-inspired save the dates. Enjoy my Fall Inspiration Board.

1. Guests will love you for giving them something unique that they can actually use. Modern Bride’s idea to give out burlap bags filled with apples and apple pie recipes is chic and sweet. 2. Who else but Martha Stewart could come up with those beautiful and creative boutinnieres? 3. The Knot’s Fall wedding cake is untraditionally modern. 4. This Jessica McClintock bridesmaid’s dress comes in a variety of colors, and is a steal at only $130. 50. The gorgeous orange calla lilies come from The Knot’s real weddings. 5. I love Vera Wang, and her Fall 2008 bridal runway on Brides.com is no exception! 6. I may be biased but I think Wedding Paper Divas’s Maple Leaves Ecru Save the Dates are perfect for a fall wedding.

Fuchsia with an Orange Twist

Contributors — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:35:44 +0000

Bring hot pink and add a twist of orange, and you’ve got a marriage made in heaven. This color combo creates a bold, vivid and cheerful look. Here’s some glamorous ideas for how to add this color theme to your wedding.

The fuchsia and orange wedding is from Kimber and Johnny’s wedding in San Diego, courtesy of The Knot. Photo of fuchsia patent pumps and Jessica Simpson clutch from ThisNext. Dress by Shoshanna from edressme. Floral Flurry invitation in Orange by Wedding Paper Divas.