{Weekend Wedding} in Chartreuse, Red, & Yellow

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Chartreuse, Red, and Yellow!

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Welcome to a colourful garden wedding with a touch of whimsy!  The bride wears a beautiful strapless dress with pin fold design by Watters Brides, which is accented by a cute bridesmaid dress with sweetheart neckline in a fantastic chartreuse shade by J. Crew.  The palette is bright, colourful, and fun featuring shades of chartreuse, red, and yellow.  Long before these garden nuptials took place, the guests received brightly coloured yellow invitations that are great indicators that the theme of the day will be love AND fun!  For a fun whimsical twist straight out of Alice in Wonderland, the reception is decorated with beautiful flowers in unique mismatched teacups and the place cards are hung elegantly from the trees.  The guests beat the heat with tasty red and green slushie drinks and enjoy delicious macaroons in the colours of the day.  At the end of night when the moon and stars are high in the sky, the guests are spent home with a token of the couple's appreciation in a lovely gold box hand-tied with a chartreuse ribbon and a personalized tag.  It will be a long time before anyone forgets this garden wedding!


{Fashion}
All three of the colours in this palette would make a fantastic choice for bridesmaid and groomsmen colours.  They are all bright and eye-catching - perfect for a brightly coloured and whimsical spring or summer wedding.  However, I personally believe that chartreuse is the best of the three options, just because red and yellow flowers will really pop against a beautiful dress in this green shade!

Dress on left by J. Crew; dress on right by Watters.

Dress on left by AfterSix; dress on right by Jenny Yoo.

Dress by J. Crew.

{Accessories}
Depending on what colour you choose for your bridesmaids and your groosmen, you really need to make it pop!  This colour palette really lends itself well to a more whimsical wedding, so be sure to have fun with your accessories - play around with coloured plastic beads, fun fascinators, or ties with bright prints.

Both fascinators from etsy seller thehoneycomb.

Fascinator embellished with strawberries from etsy seller whichgoose.

Chartreuse and red earrings from etsy seller AFineDistraction.

Chartreuse necklace with ribbon from etsy seller localovespirate.

{Bouquets & Flowers}

Since this colour palette is perfect for a fun spring and summer wedding, play around with your flower options and consider using flowers that are a little less traditional like gerbera daisies.  Extra accents like berries, wire curlicues, or fern leaves would really play up the whimsical side of this colour palette.

{Stationary & Favours}

This is where you can really have fun and show off the unique quality of your and your fiancé's relationship.  Explore the different uses of solid colours in your invitations and stationary or if you want to have a softer look try fun prints and patterns.  For your favours, get creative!  Add a special touch with a personalized tag or an oversized ribbon.  Or, think outside of the (favour) box and give your guests a unique gift like a hand fan, umbrella, or a teacup!

{Desserts}

These deliciously colourful cakes and cookies are sure to make your wedding a sweet treat for your guests!

Stop in next week when I look at a fabulous palette of Aqua and Shades of Purple!  See you then!

{Weekend Wedding} Purple & Yellow

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Purple & Yellow!

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A simple and elegant halter neck wedding dress with gathered bodice by Jim Hjelm is accented by a sweet v-neck bridesmaid dress via Nordstrom.  The groom and the groomsmen show off a big pop of colour with bright yellow ties with purple accents.  This wedding is inspired by the brightness and and colourful nature of springtime, so eye catching flowers are used everywhere from the ceremony to the reception to the stationery and the cake!  The reception tables are draped in purple and yellow satin linens that are bold and eye catching.  The guests are given simple hand fans with personalized tags to help ward off any unexpected springtime heat.


{It's the Little Touches ...}

Spring weather can be unpredictable!  Don't let yourself or your girls get caught in a cold spell.  Check out this unique dark purple bolero from etsy seller maryandangelika and these beautifully coloured scarves from etsy seller ClassyWedding.

Spring is the blooming season so flowers should be everywhere in a springtime wedding.  Don't neglect your hair and neck!  Check out these yellow rose hairpins on the left and double tiered purple rose necklace on the right.  Both items from etsy seller MadeWithClayAndLove.

Only one day left to cast your vote for next week's colours!  Make your vote count!

{Weekend Wedding} Pink, Brown, Yellow, & Ivory

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Pink, Brown, Yellow, & Ivory!

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A sweet and romantic wedding dress with asymmetrical layers of organza and flower detail by Alvina Valenta is accented by a simple yet elegant knee length bridesmaid dress by Siri in brown.  This springtime wedding features vibrant shades of pink infused with warm brown, soft yellow, and classic ivory.  The reception tables are draped in simple ivory linens and are topped with subtle pink floral centerpieces.  Instead of indulging in cake, the guests are served delicious french style macaroons in raspberry, chocolate, lemon, and coconut flavours.  At the end of the evening, everyone is sent home with a bottle of handmade citrus bubble bath to remind them of this vibrant springtime wedding.


{It's the Little Touches ...}

Need a great gift for your girls?  Check out these beautiful chocolate brown floral hair pins by etsy seller OriginalsByLynnette or this delicious chocolate brown clutch by etsy seller yensew.

These sweet ivory rose earrings have a great vintage feel and are a perfect little accessory for you or your bridesmaids.  Ivory rose earrings from etsy seller Gingeroni1.

These are another great project for the DIY bride!  These fun pinwheels make great guest favors for an outdoor wedding and can be made completely custom to your day.  Custom pinwheel on right by etsy seller rule42.

Next week we will looking at a fantastic palette of Purple & Yellow, but be sure to check in on Monday for a surprise {Monday Eye Candy}!

{Weekend Wedding} Soft Pink & Green

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Pink & Green pastels!

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A figure hugging strapless fit and flare wedding dress with pink and green embroidered details by Lazaro is accented by an elegant halter necked bridesmaid dress also by Lazaro.  When the guests arrive and find the clean lines with popping pastel floral accents, there is no argument that this wedding is all about soft elegance.  The tables are draped in white linens and are topped with floral centerpieces in white and petal pink.  Overhead, the ceiling is decorated with pink and green paper lanterns that work as beautiful pops of colour during the day but also offer soft ambient lighting at night.  Keeping true to their chosen colour theme, the couple serves the guests pink champagne as they indulge in deliciously iced pink and green cupcakes. 


{It's the Little Touches ...}

How could you not feel absolutely beautiful wearing a lovely floral hair comb like these on your wedding day?  Floral hair combs from etsy seller thehoneycomb. 

These pink and green pearl earrings are both soft and sophisticated, a perfect accent for you or your girls!  Garden wedding earrings with pearls and prehnite from etsy seller herecomesthebride.

Truly give your guests a little magic by adding colourful sugar accents like flowers or butterflies to your wedding sweets.  These pink and green butterflies make a terrific accent for a simple white iced cupcake AND they're completely edible!

Check in later for a {Weekend Wedding} in Bright Pink & Green!

{Weekend Wedding} Destination Mexico!

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Mexico!

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Welcome to Mexico!  This couple was really inspired by the colouful and summery atmosphere of Mexico and knew that it would be the perfect theme for their wedding.  An elegant, yet festive strapless organza wedding dress with cascading ruffles by Demetrios Sposabella is accented by colourful mismatched Mexican peasant dresses on the bridesmaids (photo by Daisy Varley).  Long before this fiesta took place, the guests received invitations decorated with Mexican inspired images of hanging lace reminiscent of the Mexican celebration of El Día de los Muertos, or "the Day of the Dead."  Instead of using flowers, the couple opt for unique bouquets and centerpieces of succulents and cacti.  The reception tables are draped in colourful  striped linens reminiscent of Mexican tapestries and every table is numbered in Spanish rather than English.  The guests indulge in a delicious buffet of the couple's favourite Mexican foods while sipping on various Mexican liquors.  Instead of serving a cake, the couple chose to offer their guests powdered pecan cookies, which is a traditional wedding dessert in Mexico.  At the end of the evening, everyone is sent home with a brightly coloured maraca (photo by Daisy Varley) to keep the fun spirit of this celebration alive long after it is finished.

{It's the Little Touches ...}

Want a unique piece of jewelry for your wedding rather than going with the stand-by of diamonds, crystals, or pearls?  These necklaces by etsy seller JustineJustine feature long strings of colouful beads made from the acai fruit.

A Mexican themed wedding is the perfect time to add a little South into your footwear!  Put you and your girls in cowboy boots!  The more styles and shades that you have, the more eclectic and unique your look will be.

Bright paper flowers are a great project for the DIY bride and they really make a colouful statement. 

Photo by Daisy Varley.

I want to thank everyone that came to enjoy February is Destination Month.  I hope that you all enjoyed it as much as I did!  Spring is just around the corner!  So, as we leave winter, we will start looking at some colour combinations fit for a Spring time wedding.  Be sure to make your vote count and I'll see you all next week!

{Weekend Wedding} Destination Hawaii!

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Hawaii!

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Welcome to Hawaii!  This couple fell in love with the easy going mentality and exotic atmosphere of Hawaii.  So, they opted for fun Hawaiian themed wedding.  The bride wears a beautiful custom halter neck wedding dress from Whirlingturban that is accented by a flowing strapless bridesmaid dress in a floral pattern also from Whirlingturban.  The ceremony took place on a local beach with a breathtaking water backdrop, decorated with brightly coloured flowers and pineapples.  The reception took place outside so the guests could take in the Hawaiian sunset.  The tables were draped in simple but elegant linens and were surrounded by palm trees and beach torches.  The guests enjoyed some of the couples' favourite tropical drinks like pina coladas and mai tais.  The guests indulged in a slice of a white three tired cake covered in sugared plumeria flowers.  At the end of the evening, everyone took home token of the couples' gratitude packed in a palm box.    

{It's the Little Touches ...}

For a Hawaiian wedding, you really have to use the island flowers to your advantage.  Tuck a colourful hibiscus into your chair covers to give your Hawaiian or Hawaiian themed wedding the tropical touch.

Stuck on ideas for Hawaiian themed wedding favours?  Pineapples are delicious and make the perfect Hawaiian themed guest favor.  Plus they make great table decorations!   

Check out these fantastic ceremony decorations!  A little bamboo, some orchids, bright colours and voila!  Hawaiian beach ceremony perfection.

Next week we head to Mexico and be sure to check in tomorrow for the winner of this past {Monday Eye Candy} poll!