A Weekend Wedding - Halloween Theme

Good morning everyone and welcome to a Fangtastic Weekend Wedding!

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A beautiful strapless a-line dress with unique black accents by Sophia Tolli is paired with strapless empire waisted dresses in black pinstripe by BCBG Max Azris. Before the spine tingling night, the guests receive simple black and white invitations that use Old English calligraphy and gothic designs to create a Halloweeny feel. The tables are decorated with orange and black linens to reflect a perfect Halloween palette. Spooky black candleabras are used to light the tables. The guests can savour a slice of a simple square cake with off-set tiers that is decorated in white, black, and orange. And as an added bonus, a table filled with all kinds of the happy couple's favourite treats is there for the guests to indulge their sweet tooth. This is definitely a wedding that your guests will remember ... forever!

It's the Little Touches ...

Pumpkin cufflinks by etsy seller pinktophat and skull cufflinks by etsy seller nostalgiclinks.

Nothing says Halloween like skulls and spiders! Decorate your tables with great little accents like these to create a spooky and fun effect.

Candy corn is the classic Halloween candy. They'll make a great sugary treat for your guests!

November is Vintage Month, so be sure to stop in tomorrow for the announcement of this coming week's theme!

Table Top Tuesday - Halloween Theme

Hello everyone and welcome to a spooktacular Table Top Tuesday!

This week is Halloween, so all week long we'll be looking at some spine chilling Halloween wedding inspirations.

A Halloween theme is a great wedding theme for a non-traditional couple that is looking to add a little bit of spice and fun to their wedding. It really is a great way to incorporate a little bit that "childhood fun" into something that can be very ceremonious and boring! Ghosts, goblins, ghouls ... give your guests a celebration that they will never forget! Besides, who could possibly forget all of that candy?

Centerpieces and Decorations:

Here is where your creativity really can shine! Carved pumpkin lanterns make a great lighting and centerpiece option that can still be very pretty. However, if you really want to go all the way with this wedding theme, think candleabras, tombstones, coffins, skeletons, bats, or even spooky sculptures! And don't forget the cobwebs!

These Halloween paper lanterns may be hard to find, but they certainly aren't hard to make! Buy orange, white, and black paper lanterns and use stencils to paint on jack o'lantern faces, bats, spiders, and cobwebs. These lanterns will cast spooktacular shadows!

Table Settings:

Just like with your centerpieces and decorations, your table settings can be Halloween themed and pretty, or you can go all the way! If you want to stick with the prettier side of things, go with simple orange and black linens and table accents. However, if you really want your guests to get a taste of a spookier atmosphere at their tables, use black, eriee purple, or deep red linens and really get creative with your centerpieces and guest favors.

Stationary:

Most stationary companies have great options for Halloween themed invitations, but this is where a DIY bride can really have fun! Cut out invitations or place cards in the shape of coffins or pumpkin heads and decorate them with spooky looking calligraphy or orange glitter. Scary trees, owls, pumpkins, ghosts, and bats are great Halloweeny additions that you can make.

I LOVE this idea, and it's perfect for the DIY brides out there! These make great invites to a smaller wedding or engagement party. Simply address little boxes containing a card with all the important information using spooky handwriting or calligraphy. You can buy rubber severed fingers at most party stores and Halloween specialty stores or you can get crafty and cast your own fingers. If you really want to get into it, add some blood for a gorey effect! And, don't forget to add a little string bow to serve as a reminder for your wedding!

Who can forget this classic Halloween couple? Let your guests know that you and your financé believe that you two were "made for each other" ...

Desserts:

Halloween is all about sweets so feel free to go crazy!

Consider using a red velvet cake or cupcakes because when you cut it the inside will be red like blood. How cool is that and perfect for a Halloween theme? Are you a Tim Burton fan? Find a Corpse Bride or Nightmare Before Christmas cake topper! And, for a wedding like this, a candy table is not only a sweet treat for your guests but a perfect fit for the theme!

Here are two different takes on a ghoulish couple cake topper.

The Corpse Bride and the Nightmare Before Christmas are really great inspirations for a Halloween themed wedding cake. They are both scary and romantic and make for some truly unique cake options.

Tomorrow is What to Wear Wednesday, so don't forget to stop by to be inspired by some Halloween wedding fashions!

A Weekend Wedding - Navy Blue & Orange

Good morning everyone and welcome to a Weekend Wedding in Navy Blue & Orange!

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This exquisite strapless wedding dress with crystal embroidered lace and a satin ribbon by Jim Hjelm is accented by a navy one shouldered dress by Jim Hjelm Occasions. The groomsmen look smart and modern in navy suits accented with blue striped ties. Long before the ceremony begins, the guests receive beautiful invitations in navy blue and orange paisley designs. The outdoor ceremony is held at an orchard with the fall fruit ripening on the trees in the background. The aisle is lined with beautiful crystal tea light lanterns. The changing weather dictates an indoor reception where guests set their eyes on a traditional white cake accented with navy blue ribbon and orange flowers. At the end of the night, the guests are sent home to indulge in a slice, kept in a white cake favor box that is tied with orange ribbon.

It's the Little Touches ...

SHOES! Don't be afraid to experiment with a little colour in your shoes! These are perfect for a Navy Blue & Orange wedding.

This really cute necklace and earrings set is by etsy seller tracisimsdesigns and is a great alternative to sparkly jewelry for your bridesmaids.

This is a great project for the DIY brides out there. Regular hanging wire for backyard decorations, coloured ribbons, scented candles, and coloured mason jars make for a beautiful outdoor lighting option.

Next Week is Halloween! So, can you guess what the theme will be? Drop in all week long for some spine tingling inspirations and don't forget to cast your vote for this week's poll before it's too late!

Floral Friday - Navy Blue & Orange

Good evening and welcome back for another Floral Friday!
This week we have been looking at a Navy Blue and Orange colour palette for your wedding. Now, its pretty obvious that you will have a hard time finding real flowers in navy blue. So, if you're hoping to have flowers in navy blue then your best option is to go with silk flowers. If you're looking to have orange flowers then it will be MUCH easier because there are a wide variety of flowers that are available in orange and at different times of the year. Let's look at common types of orange flowers that are used for weddings and then have a look at some floral inspirations.

Flowers:

Orange asiatic lillies on left; orange butterfly weeds on right.

Orange tulips.

Orange roses.

Orange ranunculus.

Orange orchids.

Orange gerbera daisies.

Orange calla lillies.

Bouquets:

For your bouquets don't be afraid to mix different flowers and different shades of orange to give your bouquets more depth. If you are looking to keep to the navy blue and orange colour palette but don't want to use navy silk flowers you can add navy blue ribbon or accents against the orange flowers.

You're invited to a Weekend Wedding in Navy Blue and Orange tomorrow! Stop by and don't forget to cast your vote for this week's poll before it is too late!

Table Top Tuesday - Navy Blue & Burnt Orange

Hello everyone and welcome back for another Table Top Tuesday.
This week for the continuation of our orange fall themes, we are looking at a Navy Blue and Orange palette. This is another bold theme, but blue and orange are naturally complimentary to each other. So, with these colours you simply cannot go wrong!
Let's take a look at some great inspirations.

Table Settings:

Navy blue and orange linens are beautiful and bright! A great way to pull of these colours is use navy blue as your main colour and then create orange accents with napkins, stationary, or favors. However, if you feel that simply using these two colours may be a bit overwhelming, you can always use a crisp white or an elegant ivory to balance them out.

Stationary:

Your invitations, programs, menus, and place cards are a great way to get creative with your colours! They are also a great way to set the mood of the day for your guests.

Desserts:

Stop in tomorrow for some Navy Blue and Orange fashions on What to Wear Wednesday, and don't forget to cast your vote for this week's poll!