Birch Wedding

I got a message from one of my favorite college roommates* a few days ago saying that she'd had a dream that she got married and there were birch trees all around and thought it would be a good idea for me to write a post about. Well I couldn't agree more! I love birch trees. The bark is so beautiful and I love the clean lines of the trees. I think it's the perfect touch to incorporate into a fall or winter wedding and am so happy S decided to tell me about her dream. Hopefully this board will do it justice!

row 1: tablescape via bunnycakes, cake via oncewed

row 2: candle sticks via style me pretty, shrug via the english dept, Muscari birch ring "pillow" via Brides row 3: birchwood centerpiece via kurt cyr, birch vases via get married

*Not only is she just an awesome person, but we also took the same studio art classes together all summer long so I really got to know her better. We had only known each other for a semester when we decided to live together that summer but both wanted to stay in Athens for the summer so we just went for it and found an apt to sublease. Guess it was a little risky, and I can only speak on my part, but I'm happy we took the risk because she was such an awesome roommate! Now she's studying to be a nurse and I am so proud of her! She's going to do such an amazing job at it.

Outdoor Altars

I love the idea of outdoor altars, but can't help but have visions of the tornado from The Wizard of Oz anytime I see something like this. What do y'all think?

via Green Wedding Shoes

who says pumpkins are only for halloween?

I think they make awesome decorations for a fall wedding- esp AFTER halloween.

row 1: car with pumpkins via real simple, stirrers via oncewed row 2: boutonniere via martha stewart, country living pumpkin via mintage home, photo via auralee dallas row 3: cake via oncewed, car via martha stewart

you don't have to carry flowers.

Personally, I think this is a really really fun twist on what the bridesmaids carry down the aisle. Any thoughts?

Michele Waite photo via 100 layer cake

via Michele M. Waite

Halloween Wrap Up

Sorry for skipping out yesterday- time just ran away from me! The costumes got a dress rehearsal (pre-halloween costume party) Tuesday night and were a HUGE success. As over the top as it might be, there is something very cool about wearing a sparkly dress and now I am hooked. I'll share pictures next week.

With Halloween tomorrow, everyone seems to be posting unique invites, tablescapes etc etc. and I thought I would show you some of my favorites from the past few days:

I love the string around the finger invite. Really creeps me out, but super original. The skeleton one is just fun- plus I really like black envelopes. Oh and look at that bar setup! I think dry ice would be a cool addition to bring in some fog!

all three from martha stewart via ritzy bee

I need to make these. I love apples and I love candy so I don't think anything can hold me back :) Aren't the black ones so Snow White-ish?!

via hip hostess

and lastly, if you're going to have a wedding the day after Halloween, why not go all out. See here for the gorgeous pictures and don't forget to look at the vintage Halloween wedding Style Me Pretty just posted!

Fall Wedding

via fresh event management

Usually when someone thinks of a fall wedding, chocolate brown, leaves, and pumpkins/other foliage come to mind.

I think this is a beautiful new take on a fall wedding. I love (love love) using a ton of candles and I think mixing the varying greens with the creams and oranges creates something that is so beautiful. Hope you enjoy!

Tuscan Lemon

via inspired by this

I would love to throw a dinner party designed completely around this one photo. Isn't it just beautiful? I can almost taste the fresh lemonade and smell the lemon zest pound cake baking! I know summer is technically over, but I just couldn't keep this one to myself :)

Happy Friday everyone! I hope your weekend is wonderful!!

Teal and Tangerine

Happy Monday Everyone! Even though it seems as though it will never stop rainy, I can't get bright cheerful colors out of my head. I especially love all of the natural and handmade touches of this board- from the kraft paper table numbers (with a light spray of gold) to the wooden welcome card holder- everything is carefree and rustic (in the most beautiful of ways!) Hope you enjoy!

row 1: tablescape via two brunettes
row 2: cherry escort cards via 100 layer cake, bouquet via saipua
row 3: lemonade via big sur bride, welcome card holder via the brides cafe, cake via once wed

Guestbooks

Jonas Peterson photo found via grey likes weddings

They can be super boring (i.e. just a collection of names) or they can be really fun and unique. This one tops the list of most unique wedding guest books I've ever seen (and hey, if you ever need someone's fingerprint, well. there it is!)

Monday Inspiration #1

one love photo via twig and thistle

How is it already the middle of August? I can't believe how quickly time flies. In just a few months the leaves will change, we'll be huddled around bon fires, and thankfully, it will start to cool down! Fall has always been my favorite season (how could it not? Cute clothes, Thanksgiving, crisp air and college football!) so I thought I would post something to get you in the mood for autumn. And how beautiful is that ceiling of lights? Maybe it's just me, but there is always something magical about cafe lights.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic day!

Garden Parties

It has been really really hot here for the past few days so in an attempt to remember the cooler days of spring, I thought I would post this board! I especially love the ceremony site. The way the sherbet colored flowers and greenery pop against the clean white palette is just beautiful! Hope you enjoy!

row 1: ceremony photo via instyle weddings, invitations via martha stewart weddings
row 2: champagne via brides, bouquet via martha stewart weddings, elizabeth messina photo via once wed
row 3: boutonnieres via martha, favor boxes via once wed