My Mismatched Bridesmaid Obsession Continues! xx, Lou

I have talked about my obsession with Molly Sim's wedding, here are some more of my favorite bridesmaid dress inspo, I cant wait to share pictures from my wedding soon! 

xx, Lou

Major Inspiration! xx, Lou

I adore the pictures from this Newport wedding featured on WellWed: 

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Lou's Wedding Weekend xx, Lea

I wanted to quickly explain why Lou and I have been M.I.A. this last week....Lou's wedding was this past weekend! It was gorgeous! Lou looked beautiful...her groom and I both shed a couple of tears when she was walking down the aisle (ok, mostly me shedding the tears). 

We can't wait to share all of the amazing wedding photos by Tammy Swales with you, but here is a quick preview of what's to come!

Ahhh, swoon!

xx, Lea

Making My Guest Book xx, Lou

I used shutterfly.com to create my custom guest book for the wedding.  I love that you have the option to import your own backgrounds or use their great designs.  I paid extra to have pages that would lay flat.  I am planning to have gold & black permanent markers for guests to sign the book.

Wedding Band Shopping xx, Lea

Who wouldn’t love shopping for a wedding band? 

“Oh, you want me to add more bling to my already sparkly finger? No problem!” 

Lou and I live by the phrase “more is more”, so we stopped by our favorite spot, Mann’s Jewelers, to try on some wedding band options.  I love the idea of two wedding bands with the engagement ring.  I heard the saying “One for me, one for him, and one for us” as what each ring represents... and I’m running with it! The fun thing about a wedding band is you can always change it up to give your ring a different look! I have decided on mixing a yellow diamond band with my white diamond band. Which colors do you love?

xx, Lea

Choosing my invitation xx, Lea

I was surprised when my fiancé expressed an opinion about the invitations we are going to send for our wedding.  He wanted something “classic and simple”.  Classic is fine with me, but Lou and I both tend to shy away from simple. I have attached a couple of invitations that have a classic feel, yet by adding gold letterpress and beveled edges could never be considered simple -- perhaps simply perfect!  After the save the date, the invitation is the next item a guest receives that will set the tone for your wedding. What is the tone you want to set for your big day?

xx, Lea

How to Make a Seating Chart, xx, Lou

Many of my married friends say creating a seating chart for your reception can be the most stressful part of planning, so I was really excited when I found a blog description of the best way to begin!  I wanted to share this link because it has proven to be simple, yet genius!  I began with creating five categories of guests: Head table, Lou's Friends, B's Friends, Lou’s Family Friends and B’s Family Friends.  This system helps you design a layout to place individuals from the same category at the same table, or at least area of the room.  Below is how Something Turquoise created her seating chart.
How to create a seating chart for your wedding

Photo credit: Something Turquoise 

Save the Date! xx, Lou

SAVE THE DATE

I had to share our incredible save the date! This photo was taken at The Little Theatre in Rochester, NY where the staff was so gracious to customize the sign for us! I created my custom postcard save the date on zazzle.com.  I love the heavy card stock and glossy finish.  Tammy Swales Photography delivered the glam and romantic feel we want for our wedding day. 

Photo credit: Tammy Swales Photography

Delivering Glam! xx, Lou

I love creating subtle (and not so subtle) details throughout the venue that make the entire wedding cohesive and let the guests know how thoughtful the host has been in even the smallest elements of the night.  Above are some of my inspirations for my wedding. I aim to deliver a glam theme, think sparkle, sequins, black tie, lucite, modern furniture, up-lighting, neutrals, all with a touch of draping and kraft paper!

xx, Lou

A Playful Color Palette xx, Lea

A PLAYFUL COLOR PALETTE

Just like Lou, I also fell in love with the ombré look for bridesmaids’ dresses–each girl rockin’ a different hue of the same color family.  However, my favorite color has always been green and I knew it was going to be the base for my color palette. One of the big advantages I have found to having multiple shades of the same color incorporated into my wedding, is I do not have to worry about perfectly matching the linens, with the bridesmaids’ dresses, with the groomsmen’s ties…you get the idea.  Although, I must admit, I am a bit of a neat freak and I love everything to match, so I know my colors will not get TOO off the wall, but I love the flexibility!

Above is a collage of some of the items I am already eyeing to make my day complete.  I adore the idea of incorporating patterns to make the wedding more whimsical.  After all, the details are what make the guests feel connected and engaged at your wedding. I want my guests to look at the décor and KNOW they are at my wedding. The green is a start, but the devil is in the details, so back to work on those details I go! 

xx, Lea