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

As Seen On Etsy: The Succulent Garden

I bet you didn't think you could find succulents on Etsy, well surprise, surprise! My favorite marketplace has done it again, with Etsy vendor, The Succulent Garden, who has the most fantastic succulent collection! Succulents make perfect potted centerpieces that you can keep long after you say "I do." One of my favorite ways to incorporate them, though, is to have a pot your own succulent station for favors! Provide a selection of these beautiful succulents and pots and allow guests to pick and choose as they please for a beautiful favor!

{All Products and Images via The Succulent Garden's Etsy Shop}

Take note! Notable's Inspiration is updated with new inspiring images for you to drool over! Enjoy!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: Kelly Green & Summer White {PLUS A few special announcements!}

I have a new love in my life... Imperial Trellis fabric! It really sealed the deal when I saw the beautiful print on this chair, which inspired today's kelly green and summery white wedding! One part modern and one part fresh, we're taking a turn today on Notable for a crisp and clean summer affair!

You can't be afraid of going BRIGHT for this bridal party concept. Kate Spade provided the perfect bridesmaid dress and I think these kelly green shoes would be so fun hidden under the brides gown. A different green & white boutonniere for each groomsmen and bouquets of pretty peonies for the girls. The print of this bow tie complements the trellis fabric perfectly!

{1. Couple Shot by Myrtle and Marjoram via Style Me Pretty, 2. Peony Bouquet via Elizabeth Anne Designs, 3. Vintage Shoes by Find It Keep It Vintage, 4. Bow Tie by Buttered Toast, 5. Boutonnieres via Martha Stewart Weddings, 6. Necklace by Anthropologie, 7. Dress by Kate Spade}

Are you ready for a little DIY? Renting 200+ of those beautiful trellis print chairs probably isn't possible (you could buy one for your future home though!) so scout out the print at a fabric store and make your own chair covers or table runners! I love this lantern too, how about hanging fabric covered shades over long white tables under a tent of twinkling lights? Yes please. Place cards could be tacked to a simple bulletin board with these cute thumb tacks! Slip a recipe for your favorite summer drink in these striped favor bags with a few paper drink flags!

{1. Chair via Ada & Darcy, 2. Ruffle Pillow Cover by Iviemade, 3. Invitations by kenzieKate Invitations via One Wed, 4. Fabric Thumbtacks by Farrago, 5. Table Shot via Elizabeth Anne Designs, 6. Striped Favor Bags by Minimega, 7. Tissue Paper Flags via Design*Sponge, 8. Trellis Lampshade by Spruce Home}

In case you missed it! Yesterday, I launched my new tumblr blog Notable's Inspiration! Be sure to check it out for inspirational images that aren't just limited to weddings! Find out more here.

And, head on over to The Bridal Bar Blog where I will be stopping by throughout the summer with some fun posts!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Introducing... Notable's Inspiration!

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! As promised, today marks the launch of my tumblr blog, Notable's Inspiration! Don't worry nothing is going to change around this neck of the woods, rather Notable's Inspiration is going to be a place where I post any and every inspiring image I find across my web and blog ventures. It may not have to do with weddings only, in fact most of it doesn't! I actually decided to start Notable's Inspiration as a way for me to organize all the beautiful photographs I come across everyday and, well, there's no reason not to share with everyone! I know we can all use a few bits of goodness to brighten our days sometimes!

{find this on Notable's Inspiration, via Victoria Pearson}

There are several pretties already up and many many more to come. Please note, there is no schedule for the tumblr portion of Notable. I may post a few times a day some days or not at all for a few days, it's all about what I find, but when I find something great, I'll be quick to let you know! And of course, if you are checking out Notable's Inspiration and find something you really want to see incorporated into a wedding... let me know and I'll do my best to work it in over here!

{find this on Notable's Inspiration, via Jose Villa}

If you are still wondering what I'm talking about, all you can do is click HERE to visit my new project, and don't forget to tell my what you think!

Happy Memorial Day everyone! I'll be back tomorrow with my usual color inspiration!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Wanna Know Why I Just Drove Across The Country?

I've been a little vague about the reasons for my cross-country trek last week, and I figured it was about time to fill all you in! I made the {temporary-for-now} move across the country for the opportunity to work with one of the people who I consider to be the best-of-the-best in the wedding biz-- Harmony Walton of The Bridal Bar! Yep, for the next couple of months I will be spending a good part of my time helping out and learning all I can at The Bridal Bar Los Angeles and I couldn't be more excited! Hopefully I'll get to share a few bits and pieces of my summer with you here but {in case I haven't convinced you yet}, follow me on Twitter for more updates from my LA wedding industry experiences!

P.S. Remember when I announced I would be launching a new inspirational Tumblr blog? Well, keep a look out as it should be debuting it's pretty self next week!

Have a fantastic long weekend, eat some delicious food and enjoy your Memorial Day!

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

As Seen On Etsy: This Neck of the Woods

I saw one of these gorgeous garlands in an Etsy Finds email and just had to share all of the goodies This Neck of the Woods offers with you! These delicate garlands are perfect for weddings with pretty, vibrant color palettes and they're totally budget friendly too! Drape them along the pews or chairs at your ceremony, over the tables at your reception or around a cake table.  Mix and match the delicately cut shapes to add dimension too, these are some of my favorite garlands I've seen!

{All Products and Images from This Neck of the Woods' Etsy Shop}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly