Color Inspiration: A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and what better reason than that to post a fun, mexican fiesta wedding! Mexican food may just be my favorite, and the culture and experience that goes along with it is so bright, festive and exciting! There's a lot of color going on in this one! If that's not how you picture your wedding, it would be a fantastic rehearsal dinner too!

You really have to limitation on flowers here. Just make sure they are bold, bright and wow-evoking! I really love the orange, pink, yellow and aqua palette... and do you just love those bridesmaid dresses? Like I said before, not your idea of wedding attire? Gift your 'maids fun mexican-inspired dresses for the rehearsal! This yellow scarf and these awesome barrettes would make great finishing touches!

{1. Bride & Bouquet Shot by Jose Villa, 2. Boutonnieres Shot by Tec Petaja, 3. Scarf by Anthropologie, 4. Barrettes by Anthropologie, 5. Ring Shot by Jose Villa, 6. Embroidered Clutch by Free People, 7. Bow Tie by Buttered Toast, 8. Flower Girl Dress by Lillipops Designs, 9. Bridal Party Shot by Daisy Varley via Elizabeth Anne Designs}

Now, for the decor and entertainment... you must, must, must have a mariachi band (perfect for cocktail hour!)! Nothing like that music to get your guests pumped for the rest of the evening. This really is ideally set outdoors, with benches for seating, bright flags hanging above and paper flowers in aqua vases! No place setting could be more fit-for-fiesta then this, and of course there has to be margaritas! Why not host a margarita bar, where guests can choose everything from the classic marg to a pomegranate or watermelon concoction!

{1. Table Shot by Tec Petaja, 2. Margarita Shot via Flickr, 3. Mariachi Band Member Shot by Sabine Scherer via Style Me Pretty, 4. Sherbet Bowls by Merchant of Kismet, 5. Table Number Shot by Tec Petaja, 6. Paper Poppies via Creature Comforts, 7. Table Display via It's Mary Ruffle, 8. Fiesta Flags via Martha Stewart, 9. Place Setting Shot by Jessica Claire via Style Me Pretty, 

Happy {early} Cinco de Mayo everyone!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: A 1930s Inspired Train Station Affair

There is something so historic and nostalgic about train stations, but they also evoke an air of romance too. Perhaps because these stations were the precursor to the hellos and goodbyes we are accustomed to seeing at airports nowadays? I was immediately inspired to incorporate the 1930s when I decided to do a little train travel theme for todays concept, and the two themes work together seamlessly. The palette is very demure and subtle with an accent of terra cotta reds, a vintage feel and an essence of never-ending love.

Hats. Lots of hats. For the men, the bridesmaids and maybe one with a birdcage veil for the bride. If you don't desire to be the only one in white, put your bridesmaids in creamy colored dresses with gold jewels and simple, single flower bouquets. This is the perfect opportunity to don a true 30's inspired gown. Bright red-orange suitcases make fun, and fitting, props and if you can find a train station, or even just train tracks, for a photo shoot, be sure to take advantage of it!

{1. Wedding Gown Shot by Todd Pellowe via Wedding Bee, 2. Vintage Suitcase by The Queen of Re, 3. 1930s Hat and Veil by Cathy's Vintage Shop, 4. Groom Shot by Stephanie Fay Photography, 5. Bridal Party Shot by SOTA/Studio This Is via Ruffled, 6. Flower Girl Dress by J. Crew, 7. Vintage Necklace by Lkfarnsworth Studio, 8. Bouquet Shot by Karen Wise via Brooklyn Bride, 9. Vintage Hat by Marvita13}

Train station or not, bring in the train travel feel with your stationery. Luggage tag save the dates, train ticket invitations and please, oh please, use old train slips (like these) for handwritten menus! Stack vintage train cases and photo boxes for guests to fill with good wishes and polaroids from a special photo booth. Find snapshots of different elements of a train station, like this waiting room sign, and use a distinct one to identify each table. Pop simple cream hued tables and flowers with terra cotta napkins and chair finishings and treat your guests to custom leather luggage tag favors!

{1. Bench Shot by SOTA/Studio This Is via Ruffled, 2. Vintage Train Slips by The Fancy Lamb, 3. Admit One Stationery Shot by Turn Loose the Art via Style Me Pretty, 4. Custom Luggage Tags by Of The Fountain, 5. Boxes via The Society Inc., 6. Save the Dates by Sunshine and Ravioli, 7. 1930s Train Case by Mod Human Vintage, 8. Table Shot by Turn Loose the Art via Style Me Pretty, 9. Waiting Room Poster via AllPosters.com}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly