Bonjour bébé: French Themed Baby Shower

Ooh la la! Could there be a more darling way to celebrate a new addition than a French themed baby shower? From the Eiffel Tower centerpieces to the chandelier embroidered table linen, every last detail of this shower was chic. We’re also loving the dusty blue, white and dove gray combination, so perfect an absolutely adorable boy baby … Continued

Color Inspiration: Love Symbol #2 – Prince’s Pantone Color

Big Delicious Planet | Mary Rafferty The Pantone Color Institute released a brand-new shade of purple in honor of the late Prince.  The unique purple shade, “Love Symbol #2,” is named after the trademark emblem that served as his stage name in the late 1990s.  The purple shade was “inspired by his custom-made Yamaha purple piano” according … Continued

4 Ways To Bring Elegant Romance To Beach Weddings

It’s easy to go overboard with themed décor when planning a seaside destination wedding.  But this one photographed by Jeannemarie Photography is anything but cheesy.  Designed with romance and effortless elegance in mind, this wedding inspiration shoot in the North Shore, Oahu is a breath of fresh sea air.  Here are a few simple tips … Continued

Inspire Passion with the Haute Pink Collection

Pink has many expressions: In the pink, seeing the world through rose-colored glasses, hot pink, tickled pink, and, if you’ll excuse our French — la vie en rose. All of the colors and patterns in the Haute Pink Collection can stand alone, but they’re also delicious when combined with other shades of pink or with other … Continued

Moody Garden Wedding with Pops of Color

Inspired by a wonderland of natural surroundings and colorful landscaping, this setting includes a trunk full of whimsical touches and bursts of color that, while not at all traditional, lend a joyful air to a unique jewel tone wedding look!

Whimsical Wedding with Dark Blooms

This wedding is all about contrast and unexpected touches in a delightful country setting that is romantically understated. It’s anything but common! Tones of olive and navy, plum and deep pink are combined with gold and lace; exotic blooms are interspersed with fruit, and the groom’s unexpectedly informal attire plays against a bridal gown that’s elegantly traditional. … Continued

Simple + Chic Outdoor Summer Wedding

Amid grasses stirred by the breeze and long views across the prairie toward the sunset, this Wisconsin couple repeated vows in an outdoor setting highlighted only by nature and natural landscape colors. The bridal party formed a vision in filmy white, off-white, traditional charcoal and black, and a winding path represented the couple’s walk into the sunset to face their future. … Continued

Hidden Gems: Geode Wedding Trend

Sara Lynn Photography | Petal & Bean | Settings Event Rental Brides and grooms are going back to nature in a big way at some of the most exciting weddings of the season. It’s all about the gleam of crystals and the shimmer of minerals, the mesmerizing swirls of geodes and the layered patterns of … Continued

ABC Orange County All Member’s Meeting

What could be more perfect for an event under sunny skies in Orange County, California than table coverings in brilliant sunset hues? The Association of Bridal Consultant – Orange County hosted the All Member’s Meeting on July 12, 2017. The ABC has set the standard for professional excellence in the wedding industry since 1955. 

Trending: Geode Wedding Glam

Today, almost any theme can be adapted to a wedding celebration, from formal to familiar, from upscale elegance to downhome country, from subtle elegance to trendy and colorful. Sometimes, elements from the natural world highlight and enliven traditional choices, just as color can be used to express individuality and express a mood.