A Weekend Wedding - Chocolate Mint

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to a Weekend Wedding in Chocolate Mint!

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A strapless empire waisted wedding gown with embroidered and floral accents by Jim Hjelm is accented by a brown strapless dress with bow detail by JS Boutique. Gorgeous invitations in shades of rich chocolate brown and tempting mint green are sent out to the guests and they are complimented by place cards in matching shades. The flowers are in elegant ivory and a rich dark brown and are accented with a beautiful shade of green. The reception linens are also in a shade of chocolate brown and the guests sip delicious chocolate mint martinis while enjoying a slice of the tempting cake.

It's the Little Touches ...

Mint Green and Chocolate Brown favor boxes! Perfect!

Looking for an alternative to cake? Why not serve mint chocolate chip ice cream!

These boutonnieres of mint are not only gorgeous, but they smell fantastic!

There's only one day left to vote for this week's poll, so be sure to cast your vote!

Floral Friday - Chocolate Mint

Good afternoon and welcome back for a Chocolate Mint Floral Friday!
This week we've been looking at wedding themes in Chocolate Brown and shades of Mint Green. When choosing your flowers for a theme like this you may find some difficulty since most flowers aren't available in shades of green or brown. However, this means that you can get creative! Let's look at some inspiring floral inspirations.
Enjoy!



Bouquets:

Using beautiful green and ivory roses with brown accents creates a a gorgeous bouquet. The bouquet on the right uses perfectly coloured silk flowers accented with elegant pearls.

You could also use all green bouquets of roses or succulents. White and ivory accents create an elegant bouquet.

If you don't like the look of green and brown flowers, you can also use simple white flowers wrapped with a gorgeous brown or mint coloured ribbon.

I love pomanders! They are a cute and interesting alternative to the traditional bouquet. The pomander on the left uses brown ribbon and mint green coloured tissues, and the pomander on the right uses a rich chocolate brown ribbon with green berries.

You're invited to tomorrow's Chocolate Mint Wedding! And don't forget to cast your vote for this week's poll!

Table Top Tuesday - Chocolate Mint

Hello everyone and welcome to a Chocolate Mint Table Top Tuesday!

I LOOOOOVVVE this delicious colour combination! There's something soothing about the scent of mint and who doesn't love chocolate? So, why wouldn't you want this colour combination to help make your wedding a memorable one?

Let's have a look at some great inspiration for this theme! Enjoy!

Table Settings:

Linens in rich chocolate brown are not only delicious looking, but also make a beautiful alternative to simple white. Accent it with green table runners or napkins and top it all off with beautiful green rose or orchid centerpieces.

Stationary:

Let your guests feel your love for chocolate mint long before you exchange your vows. Many invitations come in combinations of brown and green, and your programs and place cards can be made to match!

Dessert:

When it comes to your Chocolate Mint desserts you have more options than you think, even if you have the taste of mint! Cakes and cupcakes can be easily decorated in chocolate and mint coloured icing. If you are a mint lover, why not serve a delicious chocolate mint cheesecake or mousse? And if you really want to think out of the wedding box, serve chocolate mint ice cream or cookies!

Tomorrow we will be looking for inspiration in some Chocolate Mint Fashions!

Hope to see you there and don't forget to cast your vote for this week's poll!

Announcement: This Week's Theme

Hey everyone!
Just a quick post to announce this week's theme. The results are in and this week's theme will be Mint Chocolate! Since Brown & Red came second in the polls, we'll be looking at that theme next week.
Looking forward to it and don't forget to cast your vote for this week's poll on dress necklines!

What to Wear Wednesday - Ivory Edition

Hello all and welcome to another installment of What to Wear Wednesday!

This whole week is about Ivory colour schemes so I bet you can guess what colour will be the focus today! Ivory is soft and elegant; truly beautiful in a monochromatic colour scheme. However, if you are looking to stick to a polychromatic colour scheme I would recommend colours that really compliment the beauty of ivory. Lighter colours lfor your bridesmaids like petal pink, coral, soft blue, and peach are perfect. Pale yellows are great but some shades can be quite close to ivory. If you do choose a pale yellow against your ivory be sure that it is dark enough or bright enough to contrast so that your bridesmaids don't simply blend into the background.

If you choose to use ivory, you want to be sure that you, the bride, are dressed in ivory. If you make the mistake of wearing white instead of ivory but use ivory for table settings, bridesmaids, and/or decorations, everything will simply look "dirty" because of the contrast.

Remember: ivory isn't always for everyone. If you are unhappy with how ivory looks on you or your skin tone, it would definitely be better to consider other colour options for your wedding, rather than have your wedding appear "dirty." If you are set on using ivory, another option is to wear a white dress that is accented with ivory, wether it be beading, embroidery, or a sash.

Let's take a look at some great examples of what to wear for ivory weddings. Enjoy!

Brides:

(Strapless trumpet style by Lazaro)

(Strapless a-line style with ivory beading, embroidery, and sash by Watters Brides)

(Strapless a-line style by Watters Brides on left, fit and flare with sweetheart neckline by Anne Barge on right)

(Strapless sheath on left by Alvina Valenta, v-neck a-line on right by Lazaro)

Bridesmaids:

(Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions, dress on right by Mia Solano)

(Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions, dress on right by Allen Schwartz)

Here are some colourful but complimentary alternatives for ivory bridesmaids:

(Mint green dress by Lazaro, powder blue dress by Jim Hjelm Occasions)

(Peach dress by Siri, red dress by Alvina Valenta)

(Dress by Jim Hjelm Occasions)

Groomsmen:

See you all for Floral Friday and

don't forget to vote for next week's colours!