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{Navy Blue, Light Pink & Silver}

In this design, the bride to be told me she was planning a wedding that was navy blue, pink, silver and ivory. Soft and pretty, pink is the perfect compliment to the masculine & preppy navy blue. In this design, I chose pink peonies for the bouquets and decided to create simple centerpieces using pale pink roses in shallow square vases. To add some interest, I also incorporated some floating candle centerpieces which really gave the space that extra something. Tables were dressed in blue table cloths with white polka dots. Accessories like bracelets, necklaces and high heels were kept classy in silver and the bride wore a vintage lace gown that kept heads turning all night. For the bridal party, I chose pale pink dresses for the ladies that had beautiful lines and were flattering for any shape. The men wore navy blue dinner jackets with khakis and a navy blue pinstriped neck tie. The ceremony took place in a little white chapel in the town where the bride grew up. Guests took home jars of pink jelly beans and a personalized thank you from the bride and groom.

{Bubble gum pink & Light Blue}

Pink and blue are colors that you may not expect to see with one another. Especially in a wedding. But I think that when incorporated into a summer wedding with the theme of a beach boardwalk, the combination really fits. Fun & quirky...pink & blue is definitely a palette that works best in fun patterns. Michelle, a bride-to-be from Santa Cruz, recently wrote to me and told me all about the summer wedding she was planning. With a theme of beach boardwalk + an overall goal of communicating a fun & laid back vibe.. Michelle had only one request- That her bridesmaids wear a light shade of blue. In my design, ladies wore tea length blue gowns that were accented with a blue sash. Pink heels gave the attire a fun pop of color while bouquets and centerpieces were designed with the same shade. The wedding took place out on the beach with a backdrop of carnival rides. For additional fun, in lieu of a candy buffet, guests were treated to specialty popcorn buffet. And in lieu of a wedding cake, guests dined on tasty cupcakes. This proved to be the perfect combination of salty & sweet. As the wedding came to an end....the couple drove away at sunset in a convertible with the top down.


beachy!
{Slate Blue, Light Blue, Light Green & Light Pink}

Laura Hooper of Laura Hooper Calligraphy is definitely someone in the wedding industry that I admire. Her calligraphy is truly impressive and her designs are something to be celebrated. From invitations to placecards, to menu & maps.... Laura Hooper's calligraphy adds both a touch of elegance & a touch of personality to every wedding that incorporates her work. As a bride-to-be myself...I just love all of the fun & beautiful items she has on her site. If only I had her incredible gift! Have you seen how many styles she can do calligraphy in? It's simply amazing! I created this design with Laura Hooper's Firenz collection in mind as well as the incredible personalized totes she specializes in. With a palette of blues, greens & pinks... This wedding came to life. In my design, ladies wore slate blue dress & carried bouquets of hydrangea. I imagined this destination wedding to take somewhere seaside. Some of my favorite details include Laura Hooper's charming sand dollar placecards & the fun map design that was incorporated throughout their celebration. As a thank you, each guest received a beach tote that would remind them of their weekend.
Aqua and Red (another palette that's coming up my list of favorites!) but i like candy apple red and cotton candy blue better from snippet and ink. mas masaya. :)

When Lauryn & Randy wrote to me about the red and aqua palette they were planning on using for their wedding, I was very excited to get work. Admittedly, my favorite color is red and coming in at second is aqua. Because of this, I too considered this color scheme early on. Because of the season, and location of my wedding however, I opted to do something different. Now that I've revisited this scheme, Ive fallen in love with it all over again. Alas, I will have to live vicariously through Lauryn & Randy. Lauryn explained to me that they wanted to go for sort of a retro vibe, and something that incorporated some sweet southern charm. In my design, I Incorporated sassy aqua dressed and red hot heels. Soft aqua invites with a toile pattern were sent to guests which greatly contrasted the bold red font seen on the actual wedding day on things like table numbers, & escort cards. Fun little red lanterns were displayed on tables which added some personality to the reception, and centerpieces were designed with red roses and carnations. Place cards were clipped on clothing lines which added some down home charm to the space and homemade touches were appreciated by guests -like homemade menu cards tucked into napkins. Guests went home with pouches of red and aqua jelly beans and jars of homemade preserves.



Hot pink and aqua

This lovely little palette is packed full of punch! When hot pink meets turquoise it's nothing less than an explosion of color. Suzy told me she was planning a morning wedding with a brunch to follow in April. She said she wanted it to be fun and springy yet romantic, classy, and elegant with pearls and lace galore. In my design, I gave her bridesmaids beautiful deep raspberry dresses, and had each lady wear a delicate strands of pearls. Centerpieces were a mix of beautiful spring blooms and looked romantic when placed on top of lacey table cloths. Beautiful aqua damask was incorporated into the invitations which set the tone for a very pretty palette. Aqua colored specialty china was purchased for the event -which really gave the reception a charming and special feeling.