{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} Red, Black, & Grey

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Red, Black, & Grey!

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A beautiful and elegant ball gown with pickup skirt is accented by a black strapless gown with gathered chiffon halter by Jim Hjelm Occasions. Long before the vows are exchanged, the guests receive elegant invitations in red, black, and grey with with hints of damask and flowing script fonts. The reception tables are draped in beautiful grey linens and accented with beautiful centerpieces of red roses, ranunculus, and cala lilies. The guests enjoy simple but delicious cherry snacks, while they wait to indulge in a the beautiful three tiered white cake with red ribbon and petal accents. At the end of the evening, all of the guests are sent home with trinkets of the happy couple's thanks, packaged in red and black favor boxes that are hand tied with ribbon and decorated with damask-like designs.

{It's the Little Touches ...}

Oh là là! Sexy red, black, & grey garter by etsy seller PetereneDesign.

Here's a great little necklace by esty seller luxedeluxe. I cannot help but love the classic vintage inspired design of this necklace. A perfect accent to your wedding look that you can continue to wear long after your special day has come and gone.

LOVE THIS! Are you in need of great little gifts for your bridesmaids? Or looking for a pop of red for your own look? Check out this red clutch by etsy seller yensew.

It's not too late to cast your vote for this coming week's {Monday Eye Candy} post! Don't find yourself disappointed!

{Floral Friday} Red, Black, & Grey

Good evening everyone and welcome to another edition of {Floral Friday}!
This week we are looking at a combination of Red, Black, & Grey. The flowers for this combination are really a no-brainer ... GO RED!

{Boutonnieres}

{Bouquets}

This weekend you're invited to a {Weekend Wedding} in Red, Black, & Grey. So be sure to stop by and don't forget to cast your vote next week's {Monday Eye Candy} post before it's too late!

{What to Wear Wednesday} Red, Black, & Grey

Good evening and welcome back for another {What to Wear Wednesday}.
This week we are looking at a Red, Black, & Grey colour combination. This combo is both elegant and sophisticated, but it can also be fun and modern simply by trying more modern silhouettes and accessories. Who doesn't love an excuse for a long shopping excursion with your besties? So, let's take a look at some great fashion inspirations for your special day.

{Accessories}

Who doesn't love accessories? They are the perfect way to finish off your look, so be sure to consider hair, shoes, purses, jewelry, and make-up for both you and your girls. Also, don't be afraid to think outside of the box. Try fabric flowers or even feathers. And why not try an interesting pattern like stripes or polka dots that add a punch of fun to your accessories.

Black Christian Louboutins on left (photo credit: Jackie G. Photography)

{Bridesmaid Dresses}

You really want your girls to pop, so I really recommend putting them in either black or grey, both of which are very flattering. This way, bouquets or corsages or props in red will really stand out in a really dramatic and aesthetically pleasing way. Of course, who can resist the little red dress?

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions; dress on right by Alvina Valenta.

Both dresses by Alfred Angelo.

Dress by After Six.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions; dress on right by Donna Ricco.

Dress by Jenny Yoo.

Stop in on Friday for some floral inspirations and don't forget to cast your vote for the upcoming {Monday Eye Candy}.