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Hail to Alma Mater!

Lea — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:56:54 +0000

Anyone who knows me well should know that I am a big supporter of all things USC–as in The University of Southern California. Now, while my husband and I both attended the university, we did not have a USC themed wedding. We did, however, throw the idea around.

So, with football season fast approaching, I got to thinking – what would a USC-inspired wedding look like? Below are just a few examples of how to incorporate cardinal and gold throughout a formal event, such as a wedding. If you didn’t attend USC, I think many of these ideas can translate into any school color scheme.

Image Sources from L to R: Garter Belt, Bouquet, USC Football Cake Topper, Couple in Front of Tommy Trojan, Football Centerpieces and Table Numbers, Stadium Cake, Velvet Cupcake, Red and Gold Place Setting

4th of July Weddings

Katie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:30:59 +0000

Since the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, it’s a popular day for weddings. Are you attending any Fourth of July weddings? Would you incorporate red, white and blue accents into your ceremony as a nod to the national holiday?

Real Wedding: Grace and Onwing

Katie — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:00:11 +0000

One of our stylish staffers recently attended this stunning wedding between Grace and Onwing at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, Maui on April 17, 2009. The intimate celebration included 40 guests who traveled to Hawaii for the event. Photographers Bill Stockwell and Scott Drexler of Photos on Maui took these beautiful photos.

We love the bursts of vibrant red and the luxurious elegance found in every detail! They even used our wedding menus to complete their sophisticated look.

Colorful Bridal Gowns

Tara — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:01:05 +0000

Most people think of the white wedding gown as being one of the oldest traditions in the book. When I was looking for my wedding gown, the thought never entered my mind to step outside of the white/off-white color realm.

However, trends have emerged pointing to a more nontraditional approach to the wedding gown. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t stumble across some sort of colored wedding dress while thumbing through a bridal magazine. Just recently, Diva Dialogue blogger Lea shared a photo of a gray dress with me:

Contrary to what you may think, colored wedding dresses are nothing new. As a matter of fact, white dresses didn’t become popular amongst all class levels until the late 18th century. In the case of the gray dress, this was traditionally worn by the lower class in the 18th century.

Step back in time even further and you’ll find that traditional wedding dresses in Medieval times were rarely white when planning an extravagant wedding. Instead, they focused on jewel tones such as ruby, sapphire and emerald, and were often worn by princesses and the upper class. Today, these choices still exist, such as this red Fiorenza dress from Maggie Sottero:

…And another example straight off the runway in emerald green…

So you tell us! What do you think? Do you like the colored wedding dress trend, or do you prefer to stick to the traditional varying shades of white?

Inspiration Board: Red

Contributors — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:45 +0000

Red is a popular color for weddings. Symbolizing love and luck, it’s easy to see why a lot of brides opt for red in their special day. Whether it’s the color of their dress, or in the details, this striking hue can be used in any season but is particularly lovely in fall and winter.

Amsale red taffeta gown from Bluefly. Romantic Rosette wedding invitations in Crimson.

Three tiered wedding cake from the Knot, burgundy calla lilies bouquet from Brides, and Christian Louboutin pumps from Neiman Marcus.

Leiber small curved minaudiere from Neiman Marcus, Magohany dinnerware from Crate & Barrel, and Red Bolero chandelier from Horchow.

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.