Etsy Wedding: Whimsical Peacock Blue, Magenta & Vibrant Green

I am so obsessed with deep, dark peacock blue right now. Not the feathers, just that awesome blue color. Aside from it being the perfect color for my future dining room walls, it makes a great base for a wedding, especially when paired with a magenta or raspberry pink (a.k.a. my future dining room chairs) and maybe a little green too. I felt a little whimsical when creating this palette, the flower wands, mismatched tags and those oh so awesome flower books for centerpieces! I love the idea of a colored crinoline peaking out from under a bride's dress, don't you? And those little dollops of heaven in the bottom right corner? Key lime white chocolate clouds. Mhmm, I think dessert is calling my name!

{1. House Photo by Punti Di Vista, 2. Flower Photo by A Peace of Cake, 3. Necklace by White Owl, 4. Fabric Boutonnieres by Cotton Bird Designs, 5. Flower Book by Shophouse, 6. Garland by This Neck of the Woods, 7. Woven Ribbon by Kristina Marie, 8. Flower Wand by Petal and Thorn, 9. Crinoline by Swank Underpinnings, 10. Art Tags by Belladrummer, 11. Key Lime White Chocolate Clouds by Nicole's Homemade Treats}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Bold Black & White with Pops of Color

Inspired by yesterday's As Seen on Etsy feature, I'm going for bold, graphic black and white prints as today's jumping off point. Isn't that black & white chevron flower girl dress to die for!? Mix up bold stripes, houndstooth and anything else eye-popping for your vases. Or, just buy plain white ones and paint your own patterns on them! Since we're prepping for fall, I thought this wedding was perfect for a slight apple motif, perhaps in your centerpieces, or just as your place cards and cake topper. Don't forget bright red flowers and modern cupcake toppers to seal the deal! (Yes, I did suggest a cake topper and cupcake toppers... there's nothing wrong with both!)

{1. Hat by Penorus, 2. Flower Photo by Walter Helena Photography, 3. Apple Cake Topper by Middleburg Folk Art Studio, 4. Dress by Ouma, 5. Wreath by Knock.Knocking, 6. Card by Whitney Rae Paper, 7. Striped Vase by Kristenkswanson, 8. Apple Photo by  Nineteen Six Four, 9. Custom Cupcake Toppers by Milla Love, 10. Chevron Dress by The Measure} 

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding {Book Week}: Dark Romance from Jane Eyre

When I say book week, something has to be from that romantic, Victorian era that I lust after. And while most turn to Pride & Prejudice or something of that fantastic sort... I wanted to take a little turn toward the darker, gothic era with this one. Enter Jane Eyre. Such a dynamic, twisted classic that, well, doesn't really scream wedding, but certainly makes a beautiful one if you're willing to take the risk. Think romantic tea party with a dark side. And, luckily, I could count on my trusted Etsy vendors to provide the rest...

{Jane Eyre}

Dark charcoals and deep roses with a hint of victorian lace and that green you only picture when you envision this distinct era. I have no problem seeing a bouquet of delicate dried flowers (This can be done with appropriate treatment!), or at least dried petals for the flower girl to throw. Antiqued gold jewelry and lace cuffs complement a stunning and functional cape for those winter weddings! Perhaps a little monogram green cufflinks for the men?

{1. Wedding Dress by Joan Shum, 2. Monogram Cufflinks by Pop Art Gifts, 3. Lace Cuff by BatCakes Couture, 4. Vintage Tie by Get Lucky Vintage, 5. Teacup Ring by Sora Designs, 6. Flower Girl Dress by Beane and Co., 7. Cameo Locket by Cosmic Girl, 8. Cape by Margery Daw, 9. Wilted Bouquet Photo by Delaney La Fae, 10. Bridesmaid Gown by Pantora by Andrea}

I would forgo fresh flowers for dried petals and brass and golden vessels of all sorts. Long tables strung with these mismatched containers and non-traditional florals atop dark hued runners would be oh so perfect for the mood that the attire has already set. Purchase a handmade leather journal for your guest book and provide primrose-infused soap for favors.

{1. Invitation by Blue Window Creative, 2. Leather Journal by Peaseblossom Studio, 3. Brass Pitcher by Dusty Lorraine, 4. Nature Photo by Bomobob, 5. Perfume by Illuminated Perfume, 6. Victorian Tags by Prim and Proper Paper, 7. Brass Teacups by New Dominion Blues, 8. Primrose Soap by Rocky Top Soap Shop, 9. Gothic Sconces by OmGurl Designs}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Summery Peaches to Fall Browns & Greens

It's that time of year... ya know, when we make that transition into fall. It's kind of bittersweet because while I hate saying bye to the warm weather and hello to the cold, I do love the opportunity to wear boots again! Today's Etsy wedding bridges the gap between those beautiful, romantic summery shades (like peach in this case) and those browns and greens you only find when fall comes around. Perfect for early September weddings, pair beautiful peach colored blooms and summery accessories with acorn accented elements like cupcake toppers and a nest-like ring bearer bowl! Incorporate branches into your centerpieces and if you can, say your I do's outdoors, preferably under a canopy of trees draped in garlands with leaves just waiting to jump right into their fall glory!

{1. Ring Bearer Nest by Dearjes, 2. Acorn Cufflinks by Cosmic Firefly, 3. Flower Bib Necklace by Mojo Spa Style, 4. Cake Truffles by Velvet Cream Bakery, 5. Flower Photo by Walter Helena Photography, 6. Paper Garland by Kristina Marie, 7. Acorn Cake Toppers by Fairyfolk, 8. Nature Photograph by Lupen Grainne Photography, 9. Wedding Dress by Holly Stalder}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: A Sunny and Bright Wedding with Aqua & Yellow

A little inspiration from the sky and the sun today... since I'll be missing endless days of sunshine when I head back to the east coast's not-so-perfect-weather next week. Since this was in fact inspired by the sky, I added a bird motif for a little whimsical fun. Gotta go with one of my favorites... yellow billy balls for florals, in aqua vases (spray paint always works to turn all sorts of vases into a uniform set!). Sweet cake stands to hold your mini-bunting adorned desserts and graphic stationery for a modern touch. For favors give those awesome blank notebooks... and even customized pencils if you'd like! Ahhh there's nothing better than blue skies and sunshine!

{1. Dress by Sarah Seven, 2. Mini Blank Notebook by Bang Bang You're Thread, 3. Ring Pillow by Woomi, 4. Necklace by Rachelle D, 5. Flowers & Vase by Flores Del Sol, 6. Invitation by Pink Lily Press, 7. Cake Stand by Vessels and Wares, 8. Cake Bunting by Kiki La Rue, 9. Boutonniere by Eco-Lectic Events, 10. You & Me Print by Bang Bang You're Thread}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: An Art Inspired Wedding

Lately I've been longing for those days when I actually had time to sit down and sketch or paint. (Will there ever be enough hours in the day?) So, I'm living vicariously through this Etsy wedding which is all about bright colors, paint splatters and everything in between. This is for the art loving couple that isn't afraid of bright hues and doesn't want anything to do with tradition. Why not boast a bouquet of Sola wood flowers. Yes, I said wood flowers. Pop your shoes, and his tie, with some splatters and get those 'maids in the brightest thing you can find. Mini wooden paint palettes for placecards and those awesome paint-swatch books for favors. Name each table after a different and unique hue and paint a mini canvas to step-in as a pseudo table number. Of course, what could be more perfect a wedding then this for an art inspired guest book? Blow up a picture, print the outline on a canvas, grid it and have each guest paint their own square. Tada! A painter's paradise!

{1. Purple Sola Wood Flowers by NotionsNThings, 2. Orange Sola Wood Flowers by NotionsNThings, 3. Paint Sample Notebooks by Crab Apple Design, 4. Bow Dress by Nandinoo, 5. Paintbrush Photo by A Peace of Cake, 6. Art Splattered Pumps by You Should Be In Sweden, 7. Wedding Dress by The Peppermint Pretty, 8. Palette Cutouts by Perennial Crafts, 9. Mini Canvases by Grafix, 10. Flower Pot Photograph by Rebecca Plotnick, 11. Modern Art Tie by k.j.m. Silks} 

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Lemon & Hot Pink with Hints of Pistachio & Hazelnut

Can you handle all those foodie colors in one? Guess I have food on the brain this week, first salmon & eggplant and now a little fun with lemony yellow! Pair that color with a bright, bright pink for quite the eye-popping summer palette. I've toned it down with subtle nods to pistachio and hazelnut hues... like in the flower girl dress and fab garland. Lemonade or lemon drops for drinks and yummy lollipops for dessert too! Have fun with prints for summer weddings and print your table numbers on printed paper, framed in hot pink frames. There's nothing wrong with grown-up streamers, especially as chair decor! Choose lemons or hot pink peonies (or both!) for your centerpieces and that's a wrap!

{1. Bridesmaid Dress by Holly Stalder, 2. Ruffled Garland by The Gilded Bee, 3. Making Lemonade Photo by Claire Wise, 4. Children's Tie by 42nd and Orange, 5. Picture Frame by 2 Dogs Wood Working, 6. Necklace by Coco Boudoir, 7. Baby Dress by Laurence and Carmine, 8. Lemonade Photograph by Julie Lynne Ivens, 9. Flower Garland by I Do Wedding Wares, 10. Lollipops by This Charming Candy}

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Kelly

Etsy Bridal Shower: Flirty, Sweet and Good Enough to Eat!

It's time for me to admit... I have a little bit of a sweet tooth. Ok, a really big sweet tooth. I'm that girl that lives for dessert and I can't help but be inspired by all the delectable goodies I drool over daily. Come on, I know I'm not alone here, right? And today's sweet treat of choice... candy! Classic and cute, a pastel-hued candy shoppe would make a bridal shower that's, well, good enough to eat!

The best thing about candy is that you can totally decorate with it too! Take a cue from this unbelievable snapshot and fill glass jars with treats in all sorts of flirty colors. These act perfectly as centerpieces with on top a polka dotted tablecloth! This is the perfect time to use ribbon and garlands for your decor, tie a slue of pretty colors on the back of each chair or around place settings (or both!). If you're having an intimate shower with your closest friends, have each bring their favorite classic candy or treat (enough for all the guests) and set up a very personal candy bar for everyone to share! Provide these perfect bags so guests can take over the leftovers, too!

{1. Candy Photograph by Lola's Room, 2. Gauze Top by Naomi Lingerie, 3. Pastel Plates by De Epoca, 4. Garland by The Finicky Frog, 5. Ribbon Tape by Wonderland Room, 6. Labels by TwoGirlzStuff, 7. Flower Photograph by AL Photography, 8. Vegan Flats by The Generation, 9. Yellow Gift Bags by C Custom Creations, 10. Sock Garters by SWAN Clothing}

And, I had to include a few, unique things for your "unofficial" registry too! Like this adorable lingerie and these sock garters! The flats are so sweet, and vegan too!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: A Picnic of Prints

Memorial Day is coming up this weekend and that signals the unofficial kickoff of summer (even though I've been dreaming of summer here on Notable for a few weeks now!). There's nothing I think of more when it comes to Memorial Day than a great barbeque and down-home picnic and Etsy has all the supplies you'll need to turn one of these picnics into an adorable backyard wedding.

If you've been following for awhile, you'll know that mixing patterns will never go out of style in my mind and today's wedding inspiration is no exception! From the intricate weave of that picnic-turned-flower basket to the polka dot dress and floral print headband. I'd love to see flowers that look as if they'd just been picked from a field in a bouquet with a simple ribbon and this fork and knife print tie is just too good to pass up for a picnic affair!

{1. Bridesmaid Dress by Sarah Seven, 2. Picnic Basket by Great Findz, 3. Cutlery Necklace by Morikaty, 4. Photograph by Maleah Matthews, 5. Silkscreened Tie by Cyberoptix Tie Lab, 6. Flower Girl Dress by Little Inspirations, 7. Headband by Buffalo Blue Designs}

Why not have a lunchtime reception and serve sandwiches in these canvas bags? If you're having a tent drape one of the garlands from yesterday's feature above the tables, and if not drape them over the table as a faux runner! They even have a subtle polka dot print! Cute little striped cupcake flags to top of dessert and fabulously fragrant soaps for favors! Create your own plaid (for table clothes, menus or even your guest book if you're creative!) with vibrant colored Japanese masking tape. Mix baskets and blue glass bottles for simple arrangements and finish off the tables with these perfectly-printed napkins!

{1. Photograph by Tim Irving, 2. Garland by This Neck of the Woods, 3. Canvas Lunch Sack by Tlane, 4. Soap Set by Copper Lilly, 5. Cupcake Flags by Inkling Paper, 6. Japanese Masking Tape by Studio Koizumi, 7. Napkin Set by The Rustic Home, 8. Cards by The Paper Addict, 9. Collection of Bottles by Myra Melinda}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Bridal Shower: Come Fly With Me!

This beautiful post began as a wedding concept, but I quickly grew to love it more as a fantastically intimate bridal shower, and an ultra-feminine one at that. The feel here is as if you raided grandma's vanity and scattered her beautiful things about your shower. It's complete with pops of magenta and a few pretty butterflies peaking through forests of tulips. Gold rimmed china, napkins tied with delicate lace, and paper garlands hanging from above. Leave this stunning gold tissue box holder as a place for guests to drop favorite memories with the bride!

{1. Tulip Photograph by Gracie Photography, 2. Handmade Lace Trim by Little Brown Magpie, 3. Locket Necklace by Vintage Styling, 4. Butterfly Gift Tags by Timeless Paper, 5. China by Which Goose Co., 6. Butterfly Garland by Garden Leaf Design, 7. Vintage Tissue Box Cover by Alice's Looking Glass, 8. Butterfly Bouquet by Just Ann's, 9. Vintage Brush by Alice's Looking Glass}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Retro Diner Inspiration!

A lot of people live for those special nights when they go out to a 5-star restaurant and order the most expensive thing on the menu... Well, I'm not one of them. In fact, my favorite place to eat may just be a diner. They're often open 24 hours and serve breakfast all day long. Life just doesn't get much better! So today's Etsy wedding was inspired by a retro, 1950s style diner. I decided to veer away from red and do a little black, white and teal and used this image from City Light Photography (Have you entered the giveaway yet?) as my inspiration!

This vintage floral dress is so perfect I could cry-- great for a maid of honor! A little bow action for the bride and flower girl and some record inspired accessories for the whole bridal party (men included)!

{1. Vintage 1950s Dress by LipStick Whisky, 2. Record Cufflinks by Dabble Designs, 3. Record Cuff by Eye Pop Art, 4. Record Bowl by Deliverance05, 5. Flower Girl Dress by Elsje Boer, 6. Bow Dress by ShugaRose, 7. Anemone Hair Clip by DK Designs}  8. Hat Box by Sarah Anntiques, 9. Checkered Bow Tie by Xander Design Shop}

Serve a signature cocktail in vintage coke bottles with a fun striped straw! Set up a photo booth with these diner-style stools and provide tons of records for your guests to sign with their well wishes! Stick to black and white for the florals (couldn't resist throwing in those anemones) and place cards and then pop the table with teal accents-- like plates, napkins and table numbers!

{1. Aqua Stools by Johnny Vintage, 2. Anemone Photo by Kari Herer Photography, 3. Vintage Coke Bottles by My Sweet Savannah, 4. Vintage Cadillac Ad by Arcanium Antiques, 5. Toy Record Player Print by City Light Photography, 6. Place Cards by The Posh Event, 7. Record by Mod Podule Vintage, 8. Wall Phone by Zen Hen, 9. 1950s Radio by Johnny Vintage}

Giveaway Reminder!! See that fantastic record player photo? YOU could win a print of it (or another of your choice!) in our giveaway from City Light Photography! Click HERE to enter!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: A Cross Country Road Trip

If you checked out yesterday's post, you already know the inspiration for today's wedding-- Vintage license plates! But, there really is another, more personal source of inspiration for this affair-- the cross country road trip I am going to be taking in about three weeks. Yep, I'm headed out to Los Angeles for the summer and I am driving. The whole way. So I couldn't help myself when I saw that fab license plate picture but to do a little wedding that has a total feeling of a classic, good old road trip across the USA.

{License Plate Photo by City Light Photography}

I really wanted to pull from the plate colors so I used black, white, red and yellow. Black and white for the bride and flower girl, and a little yellow for the bridesmaids. I LOVE these handmade flats too! How fitting are the cufflinks and the subtle tie? This license plate box makes a great ring holder and that vessel is perfect for a few petals. For flowers I would do something TOTALLY unexpected... like black & white anemones. Maybe popped with a few yellow billy balls?

{1. Boutonniere by Lint and Lavender, 2. Dress by Vera Vague, 3. Flower Girl Dress by Olive and Fern, 4. License Plate Box by Lepelstat Crafts, 5. Handmade Red Flats by SMARTFISH, 6. Vase by Gypsy's Caravan, 7. Crochet Headband by Broken Hallelujah, 8. Dress by Homecoming, 9. Map Collage Cufflinks by House of Ismay, 10. Map Tie by Supper Club}

Now, you may look at this reception concept and think, how is that a wedding? No flowers really, and certainly nothing to put them in. Well, for this I would draw from above. Yep, I think it would be so fitting to hang all different vintage license plates (or bike plates, like these) from above and keep the table simple. Maybe serve a family style dinner with old ketchup and mustard bottles. Just sprinkle some dried petals on the tables, or you can absolutely incorporate your choice flowers in some simple glass vessels. Have your guests sign the inside of an old atlas as your guest book and incorporate a map into your stationery, somehow. Take it to the next level by using street signs (one way, stop, yield) to direct your guests throughout the day!

{1. Road Photo by Dragonfly Photography, 2. Invitations by Emarsden13, 3. Vintage Drawer by Bird-in-Hand, 4. Vintage Bike Plates by Sunny Day Vintage, 5. Save the Date Map by DIY Paperie, 6. Ketchup and Mustard Bottles by Eclectic Miami, 7. Red Luggage by Seaglass Vintage, 8. One Way sign by Lackluster Co., 9. Dried Petals by Pleasant Hedges, 10. Vintage Atlas by Vintage Surplus}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Green Glass, Pale Pink & Shiny Silver

In need of inspiration... for anything? Go to a flea market. This is not a new source of inspiration to many, but it is one that should be required for anyone looking to be inspired. In fact, it's what inspired both wedding palettes this week. This time: green glass bottles. They are so bright and bold. After some thought, I decided to go with a classic pink & green scheme, something I'm not usually fond of. But what you pick the right shades, oh wow is it awesome! Pale pink, vibrant green and a little elegant silver. Yum.

What's more perfect than pink roses? A little here a little there, I adore this dress for your maids and this little headband for your girls! This serving dish is perfectly upcycled into a flower girl basket too, with a little green glass in the jewelry to match. Finish off your look with some flashy (in a good way) silver flats!

{1. Pink Kissing Ball by Amore Bride, 2. Vintage Tie Tack by Clock Winder,  3. Silver Flats by Nick and Nessies, 4. Pink Dress by Claire La Faye, 5. Necklace by Lizix26, 6. Ring by Silver Girl Creations, 7. Shoes by Sugar Plumb Tree, 8. Rose Headband by Neisha's Blue, 9. Serving Dish by JuJo's Attic}

 I would love to see juliet roses in this palette-- one stem per fabulous green bottle. Serve delicious sorbet in beautiful silver goblets and drape the tables with vintage fabric- pink florals of course! If printed tables are just too much, reserve the fabric for the chairs: full covers, tie backs, anything! And why not make a mosaic guest book out of broken up vintage china? There's two ways to do this. If your guests are willing to get a little messy, you can have them each place a few tiles on a large slab (provide directions calligraphed on pretty paper and delegate one of your bridesmaids to help). Prefer to keep things clean? Assemble it yourself! Place the tiles in any desired pattern, a large tile art piece, a mirror or a frame and have your guests sign on or around it! Gotta get creative with guest books these days!

{1. Rose Photograph by Judy Stalus, 2. Green Glass Bottles by Vintage Home Recycled, 3. Aluminum Ice Bucket by Brandeye, 4. Silver Bowl by She Sits by the Seashore, 5. Silver Glasses by Fashion Rerun, Silver, 6. China Mosaic Tiles by Fixins, 7. Curtain Panels by Cottage Home Couture,  8. Vintage Glass Bottles by Scout Home, 9. Cottage Photograph by Italian Girl in Georgia}

There you have it, my take on pink and green-- minus the preppy but with a little bit vintage flair!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly  

Etsy Wedding: A Country Brunch

I don't know about you, but brunch is without a doubt my favorite meal. Ever. In fact, I would only eat brunch (Ok, really breakfast but brunch makes it acceptable after noon) if I could. I know there's traditionally a day-after brunch during your wedding weekend, but I'm all about non-traditional here right? So why not a wedding brunch? Preferably set in the backyard of a quaint cottage for an intimate country affair.

For this country brunch, I suggest a palette of pretty purples and leafy greens with floral prints and wicker accents. Purple floral dresses for the 'maids and green accents for the men. A wicker basket for your rings and a fabulously textured bouquet.

{1. Dress by Fashion Loft, 2. Basket by Zipidydodah, 3. Dried Flower Bouquet Ball by New Hampshire Woods Creations, 4. Flower Hair Clip by Lucy Goosey Creations, 5. Dress by Fashion Loft, 6. Reversible Jumper by Sassy Sweeties, 7. Vintage Belt by Girl Least Likely Vintage, 8. Lace Dress by Snow in October, 9. Necklace by Ruby Rouge Jewellery, 10. Vintage Tie by Uncommon Vintage}

Bring in more wicker baskets for your floral arrangements, which should be filled with all sorts of purple pretties (Think lilac, hydrangea.. delicate but impactful). I was inspired by this ribbon, featured in yesterday's post, and think it would be for accenting, well, everything. Choose benches that look like they came right of the front porch of a Southern mansion. And now for the food. How about a sophisticated cereal bar? Yes, I just said that. Think granola and other organic mixes and supplement with milk in wicker covered bottles and greek yogurt. A wide selection of tea, it even matches the palette, and of course brunch staples like pancakes and waffles with wonderful fresh made jams. Not to forget the lunch part, offer simple salads and light mid-day appropriate dishes.

{1. Meadow Print by Gingerlillytea, 2. Lavender Potpourri by Herbolution, 3. Jasmine Green Tea by The Dream Weaver Shop,  4. Wicker Covered Bottles by Haven Vintage, 5. Lilac Photograph by Lynda Naranjo, 6. Granola Mix by Early Bird Cafe, 7. Lilac Twine by Package In Style, 8. Nesting Baskets by Dirty Birdies Vintage, 9. Chestnut Rocking Bench by New Moon Salvage, 10. Vintage Ribbon by Package In Style}

Remember, the feeling here is casual, intimate and little bit country. But if you take the risk, it could be a fabulous daytime celebration complete with the comforts of your favorite morning treats.

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly 

Etsy Wedding: Pastels & Daisies

I love Easter because, to me, when Easter arrives, spring arrives. It's the only time of the year when I really embrace white and pastels in all their glory. Today I wanted to bring you an Etsy wedding that would be so perfect to hold over Easter weekend, or any time throughout the spring really. It was inspired by daisies, the simple, sweet flower that allowed me to pull white as my main color and a delicate yellow as an accent. True to my style, I threw in some purple accents to mix things up. And what an Easter-y purple it is!

I could just die over this daisy ring bearer pillow. Yes, that little grass & daisy bit of cuteness is for your rings! Don't you love it? Classic white for the bride and flower girl, think innocent and feminine. These bridesmaid dresses are subtly striped and absolutely scream SPRING! Why not throw on a classic cardigan for a few picture? Leave the pops of purple to the men-- yes, I'm suggesting gingham again! Is there really a happier fabric?

{1. Dress by reddoll, 2. Purple Plaid Tie by Kiki The Spunky Munky, 3. Daisy Hair Pins by Nest Pretty Things, 4. Flower Girl Tutu by Baby Cha Cha, 5. Wedding Dress by The English Dept., 6. Cardigan by Platypi Vintage, 7. Grass Ring Bearer Pillow by Emma Leigh Designs, 8. Gingham Boys Bow Tie by Me and Matilda}

Daisy arrangements in milk glass vases and vessels with a little purple sprinkled across the table. Vintage plates are a must if your guest list is small and can accommodate this. Use all sorts of pastelly prints and colors, take a cue from this plate for a start. Do I have to say that cupcakes are a requirement? Ones with fondant flowers are preferred. If you choose to hold an affair around Easter and want to incorporate it subtly, test out these seaglass eggs for place cards or this egg garland for a ceremony backdrop.

{1. Seaglass Eggs by Willowblacklab, 2. Vintage Hand Towel by Pixie Dust Linens,  3. Egg Garland by 3 Girls + a Goat, 4. Purple Felt Balls by dramaofgiftedchild, 5. Milk Glass Dish by My Milk Glass Shop, 6. Vegan Lemon Cupcakes by Tea Loves Cake, 7. Shasta Daisy Seeds by S & J Divine Design, 8. Vintage Plate by Emily Lynch Vintage, 9. White Paper Flowers by Concarta}

I'm off for an Easter weekend at home in New Jersey and will be breaking this Friday from my posts to prepare for a special video shoot I'm working on for Notable. Enjoy your weekend and happy hunting! (Egg hunting that is!)

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: A Vintage Equestrian Affair

What I'm bringing you today is so totally... completely... unrecognizably different from anything I've done on Notable Inspiration and I'm SO excited about it! I live right across the street from a gorgeous Ralph Lauren store and every time I go in I secretly want to live the RL lifestyle-- specifically that polo-playing, equestrian one. Maybe in my next life? For now I'm living vicariously through this equestrian wedding I created for you all, complete with lots of leather and rich shades of burgundy, emerald and navy.

I just had to look to Sarah Seven again for the bridal attire. Both dresses= To Die For! What about hiding a vintage pair of riding boots underneath those flowing gowns? A dapper groom in a subtle-plaid blazer and bold striped tie and of course a little plaid bow tie for the ring bearer! This vintage leather stud box makes a great stand-in for a ring pillow too! A little nod to the beautiful horses in the accessories and this affair is complete, with the tip of your velvet riding hat!

{1. Vintage Leather Stud Box by Vintage Pretty Things, 2. Plaid Bow Tie by The Bag Basement, 3. Ring by Studio Number Two, 4. Wedding Gown by Sarah Seven, 5. Navy Dress by Sarah Seven, 6. Vintage Riding Boots by Thrush, 7. Necklace by Contraray 8. Vintage Sport Coat by Good Grace, 9. Striped Wool Tie by The Dapper Apple, 10. Velvet Riding Hat by Alice Ave, 11. Vintage Leather Belt by Loving Lola, 12. Equestrian Cufflinks by Cool Curios, 13. Brooch by Uncaged Burt}

Here's how I envision the reception: long tables and bench chairs accented with distressed leather pillows. Leather vessels amongst jewel-hued glass jars and a few true equestrian artifacts sprinkled about for a truly authentic feel. To balance out the richness of these colors, some brass candlesticks will stand tall and elegant and for your favors none other then little leather journals (write the menu on the first page for a two-in-one money saver!).

{1. Leather Box by Atelier Achard Leather, 2. Leather Covered Brush by Jolly Time One, 3. Horse Bit Shadowbox by Bit and Bee,  4. Stationery Suite by Southern Fete Creative, 5. Leather Journals by Mooshchen 6. Leather Napkin Rings by Lillypop Designs, 7. Vintage Fountain Pens by Secondseed, 8. Leather Covered Glass Bottle by Donkee House, 9. Handpainted Box by Eclecticasia Creation, 10. Mason Jars by Antlers Out on a Limb, 11. Leather Pillow by Fine Thangz, 12. Brass Candlesticks by High Street Market}

Everyone ready to go saddle-up their horse? I'll see you there!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Blush, Champagne and Amber

My apologies for not posting a preview of today's Etsy Wedding yesterday but this one is really worth the wait! I have been so in love with the recent blush and gold trend and decided to take a little twist on it for today's inspiration. The theme here is romance, romance with a whimsical air about it.

I introduced you yesterday to Ouma and this fluffy pink gown really defines the mood of this concept. Flirty blush colored bridesmaid dresses and simple ties for the men, and wouldn't those amber-hued glasses make for fun pictures? Of course, I couldn't leave out a tutu for the flower girl by Lunatique and pastel roses from Your Fairy Tale Wedding for the bouquets. To top it off, the mineral makeup by Pure Natural Minerals, I own myself and it is a great product, economical and perfect for a bridal glow!

{1. Blush Tulle Gown by Ouma, 2. Silk Flower Necklace by Twigs & Honey, 3. Vintage Amber Eyeglasses by I Found Gallery, 4. Flower Girl Tutu by Lunatique, 5. Pink Bridesmaid Dress by Claire La Faye, 6. Ring Bearer Pillow by Emici Bridal, 7. Ties by Cyberoptix Tie Lab, 8. Rose Bouquet by Your Fairy Tale Wedding, 9. Mini Foundation Set by Pure Natural Minerals}

My favorite part of this inspiration board is the accent of amber. As you can probably see by now, I adore mixing and matching small vases of different heights to form a dramatic tablescape... and the best part is your guests can actually see each other across the table with arrangements of this style! These amber jars are no exception: combine several jars, bottles and vases and fill them with roses and whimsical ribbon flowers by ffflowers. Hang champagne PartyPoms over the dining area or over your dessert bar for an added layer of drama. Favors could be blush scented soap or jars of root beer apple jelly, or a mix of both! Just remember, romance, romance, romance!

{1. Vintage Amber Glass Apothecary Jar by Sweet Love Vintage, 2. Champagne Fluffy Flowers by ffflowers, 3. Bag of Tatter by Old Crow Farm, 4. Blush Natural Bar Soap by Fairy Bubbles, 5. Amber Jar by Haven Vintage, 6. Rose Place Cards by Timeless Paper, 7. Organza Flower Appliques by JujaCrafts, 8. Shelf by Painted Cottages, 9. Root Beer Apple Jelly by Bovine Bubbles and Hogwash, 10. Beige Pom by PartyPoms, 11. Photo by f2images}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Wasabi Green, Orange Peel, Smokey Gray and Black Onyx

It's been a little dreary around the country lately, even sunny LA is getting pelted with rain! So I figured I'd brighten up everyone's day a little with this Etsy Wedding's bold color palette. I've always been intrigued by an orange and green color palette, and I balanced this one with neutral gray and a smidgen of black. The bridal party attire is simple, like the adorable charcoal flower girl dress from FaithWorks4U, but accented with bold accessories. I love the use of pheasant and guinea feathers in weddings and found some fantastic vendors offering hair pieces, boutonnieres and bouquets incorporating them (in bright orange and wasabi green no less!).

{1. Pheasant Boutonniere by Rationale, 2. Ring Bearer Pillow by PassionArte, 3. Vintage Flats by Killinger&Frogg, 4. Paisley Children's Tie by Trendy Tikes, 5. Repurposed Vintage Dress by Clementiny Clothing, 6. Black Lace Sash by Little White Dresser, 7. Feather Hairclip by YJ Design, 8. Guinea Feather Bouquet by Ardesign, 9. Charcoal Flower Girl Dress by FaithWorks4U}

The reception concept I designed leans towards a different part of nature- using branches and leaves in the decor to add rich texture to the simple bridal attire. The vintage instrument case would make a great backdrop for a cake display, or allow guests to write one-line wishes on tiny notecards to toss into it. And, to top it all off, the brittle pictured isn't any ordinary treat- it's Bon Bon Brittle's green tea brittle! Great color and a unique concept makes for a perfect favor!

{1. Wood Branch Centerpiece by Eco-Lectic Events, 2. Hand Cut Elm Leaves by Jennifer Aitchison, 3. Steel Memo Board by Ekohdesign, 4. Tapioca Wood and Moss Centerpiece by Eco-Lectic Events, 5. Gift Tags by Dingbat Press, 6. Green Tea Brittle by Bon Bon Britle, 7. Guest Book Box by Cut the Cake Designs, 8. Gray Side Table by Karli Hearron, 9. Gray Napkins by Margotbianca, 10. Vintage Instrument Case by Two Art Directors and a Photographer}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Peach, Antique Ice Blue and Dark Teal

Welcome to Notable Inspiration’s very first Etsy Wedding, wedding inspiration created entirely from vintage and handmade items found on Etsy! As I mentioned in my welcome post, I am a big supporter of small businesses and handmade items and think they make great, unique additions to any wedding! Now on to the good stuff…

I absolutely adore this palette of pale peach, antique ice blue and deep, dark teal hues touched with a bit of bronze. It reminds me of a sophisticated ice cream social or a playful backyard tea party. I’m currently loving when flower girls are dressed in fluffy tutus (and what little girl doesn’t want to look like a ballerina?) and I can’t even begin to describe how unbelievable the embroidered Boheur necklace would look on a daring bride.

{1. Hand Embroidered Necklace by Bonheur, 2. Pearl Bracelet by Shanna Michele, 3. Garter by GarterLady, 4. Ring Bearer Pillow by HomeOfficeDeco, 5. Earrings by Three Wishes Studio, 6. Bouquet by CaitMarie27, 7. Bridesmaid Dress by Maisy Brown, 8. Origami Boutonniere by Lunatiger, 9. Newborn Tutu by Little Creek Boutique}

And what’s more perfect for this dream of a wedding then vintage glass jars in pale hues overflowing with delicate blossoms and accented with the amazing creations by Sparklepants Industries—paper flowers made of pages from old romance novels! If you can swing it, the sideboard from Knack would make a stunning dessert table and later a great piece in your home!

{1. Placecards by Chyrls Origami, 2. Magnolia Bloom Art Print by Urban Design, 3. Gourmet Peach Marshmallows by MiaMallows, 4. Ball Jar by Midwest Finds, 5. Antique Pharmaceutical Bottles by A Sundry Notion, 6. Vintage Floral Lace Trim by Sugar Pink Boutique, 7. Romance Novel Paper Flowers by A Sundry Notion, 8. Invitations by Shanon Medley, 9. Antique Monogramed Embroidery by Yebisu, 10. Sideboard by Knack}

If you are an Etsy vendor and think your creations would make a great addition to one of Notable Inspiration's Etsy Weddings, please email me at kellylanza@gmail.com!

COMING UP! I can't even contain my excitement for what I have to share with you tomorrow... an Alfred Hitchcock themed engagement session! It's truly amazing and I know you will all LOVE it. Check back tomorrow for this great "Weddings, Etc." installment!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly