{Table Top Tuesday} Pink & Silver

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back for the first {Table Top Tuesday} of 2010!
This week we will be looking at the fantastic colour combination of Pink & Silver. I used this colour combination as an option for the December poll. However, it really can be used for any time of the year, it simply depends on how you use each colour and what is available to you! It is a softer palette that is more modern and sophisticated simply by using a metallic neutral colour rather than a more familiar neutral like white, ivory, black, brown, or navy blue. Let's take a look some great ways that this palette can work together to give you a very memorable wedding!

{Table Settings & Decorations}

Personally, I don't know that many silver flowers. So, if you're looking for the best look that is the easiest to achieve, I would recommend using silver or metallic grey linens and decorations for your tables and ceremony while using pink accents. This makes a great visual contrast and makes the silver pop!

{Stationary}

For your stationary, you really can go either way, it simply depends on your personal preferences. Hand tied pink ribbons or bows make great accents to invitations, as do silver brooches and buckles.

{Desserts}

Pink and silver deliciousness! Candies, macaroons, cupcakes, and cake! Enjoy.

Check out {What to Wear Wednesday} in Pink & Silver tomorrow and be sure to cast your vote for next week's colour combination before it's too late!

{Table Top Tuesday} Vintage Pink, Ivory, & Gold

Good evening everyone and welcome back for the final Table Top Tuesday of vintage month!
This week we'll be looking at a soft vintage palette of Pink, Ivory, and Gold. When I started looking at this palette, I had no idea that it would turn out as pretty as it did. So, let's just dive into it!

{Decorations & Table Settings}

Because of the way that all of these colours fit together, you really can use any of them for your decorations and table linens. They are all pretty and create a soft vintage feel for your wedding's atmosphere. Just be sure to avoid overusing one colour over the other two, otherwise your wedding will become overwhelming visually.

{Stationary}

There is something about picture frames that gives off a total vintage feel. It probably has something to do with looking back through time. Using gilded (or fake gilded) vintage style picture frames creates an aesthetically pleasing look for your place cards or table numbers. Also, using soft pink, ivory, or gold ribbons on your invitations is a really great way to add a soft vintage touch. Topping everything off with vintage style brooch can make all the difference!

{Desserts}

Pretty sugar flowers. Ribbons. Sugar bubbles. Tasty deliciousness, need I say more?

Check out {What to Wear Wednesday} tomorrow!

Table Top Tuesday - Vintage Art Deco Theme

Good evening everyone and welcome to a the next installment of vintage month!

This week is all about Vintage Art Deco. Now, I have to admit that when I started planning for this week I really didn't know that much about what Art Deco was. So, for you, my loyal readers, a very brief history lesson (via wikipedia) ...

"Art Deco" is used to describe an art design movement that was highly popular during the 1920's straight to the 1940's and is commonly seen as a lavish reaction to the harshness of World War I. It influenced architectural and interior design, fashion, and the visual arts. The elegance of the movement is characterized by its bold use of sweeping curves, sunburst motifs, and chevron patterns. This movement slowly died down with the beginnings of World War II, but there were revivals in the 1960's and the 1980's. Examples of this movement can still be seen today, mostly in architecture, but probably the most widely known is the Chrysler Building in New York City.

So without further adieu, let's take a look at some great vintage Art Deco inspirations for you wedding!

Table Settings:

For your table settings and table decorations you really want to think about elegance. The contrast between black and white isclean and crisp, not to mention perfect for an art deco theme. Votive candles, candleabras, white roses, and vases with white or black ostrich feathers are great lighting and decorative elements for an art deco themed table.

Stationary:

There are so many ways that you can incorporate art deco into your stationary, and you can go as simple or as crazy as you want! Most printers will have a few designs for you choose from but you can also search from tons of design ideas to add that personal touch to your stationary.

Desserts:

Just like with the stationary, you can go as simple or as crazy as you want with your (cup)cakes! Don't feel like you have to get caught up in black and white either! There are lots of ways to have fun with an art deco cake but experiment with colour. Beautiful pearls and ribbons are great accents, as well as, clean looking roses.

I love these little art deco inspired beauties! I have to give credit to Sugarbloom Cupcakes & Macaroons for their amazing work! If only they weren't located on another continent ... *sigh*

Stop in tomorrow for some Art Deco Fashion inspirations!