{Vintage Inspiration} It's in the Details: Doilies

So I know there are some doily lovers out there, but when most of you think of a doily you probably think of your grandmother's house or of a bad homemade valentine.  Well, the vintage wedding trend has breathed new life into the doily, and I for one am really liking the fresh take on them and all of the fun ways to use them.

{doily paper goods}

{via etsy, via martha stewart weddings, via etsy,via etsy, via oh hello friend, source unknown but searching}

{doily wedding decor details}

{via sparkle and hay, via elizabeth anne designs, via a little red ribbon, via intimate weddings, via oh hello friend, 

via oh hello friend}

{doily desserts}

{via ruffled, via betsywhite, via my sweet and saucy, bottom row all via betsywhite}

{doily fashion}

{dress via weddingwindow, clutch via etsy}

{doilies for your home}

{via etsy, via the sweetest occasion, via elizabeth anne designs}

What do you think of doilies?  Vintage chic or too "grandma's living room"?  If you are a fan, check out this DIY doily table runner post I did here, and this DIY doily valentine post I did here.  If you have a doily DIY project, email it to me and I'll feature it.

{A Lovely Roundup} Mason Jars in Weddings

If you follow this blog, you know I am a big lover of mason jars.  In fact, as I sit in my living room now I can see 6 of them!  So I often like to revist mason jar uses for both weddings and home.  Here is a round-up of some great ways to incorporate mason jars in your wedding:

{Top Row} Chris Berneking via Luna and Chloe, Jennifer Roper (from my wedding), Jessamyn Harris, Adam and Eve Weddings

{Middle Row} Sean Walker, Kate Harrison, via Elizabeth Anne Designs

{Bottom Row} Jennifer Roper (from my wedding), Adam and Eve Weddings via Intimate Weddings, Sabine Scherer, Jamie Grenough via Style Me Pretty

Beverage holders, candle holders, picture holders, flower holders, (that sort of rhymes!) lanterns, chandeliers, escort cards, drink glasses, even invitations - there are so many uses for mason jars in your wedding.  Stay tuned for ways to use them after your wedding, in your home decor!

Real Wedding: Santa Inez

We work on many beautiful weddings, but this particular one that took place in Santa Inez is truly breathtaking! Designed and coordinated by Beth Helmstetter, florals by Flower Wild, and photography by Aaron Delesie, this is truely a treat for the eyes!

We created the reception signs for this elegant outdoor affair starting with this gorgeous mirror. We included signs for the food and drink and also one of our signature wooden signs. All calligraphy is Francine script in brown ink.

It was an absolutely picturesque setting...

To see more of the details or read about the day, vist Beth Helmstetter's blog or Style Me Pretty. Congratulations to the happy couple!

Sample Table Design

Do you see beautiful table designs and ideas in magazines and online and wonder how the brides made that happen? Well, oftentimes it's the hard work and creativity of their wedding planner! Planners aren't just for keeping the logistics anymore - they are full fledge event designers who help you create the overall look and concept of your big day.

Tina LaMorte of Oh So Fabulous! in sent us this mock table setup that she created for a client with one of our sample menus that she keeps on hand.

From Tina herself...

"This is a sample for a September wedding in Philadelphia. We used shades of cream/white florals with a tiny touch of green. The linens were custom gold beaded english lace over an ivory satin linen. We had gold plated flatware, gold ball glass chargers and dinner plates and tons of candlelight. We brought in a pop of color with the pale turquoise napkin finished off with a rhinestone buckle treatment, but offered the bride another option of a white napkin pocketfold with a rhinestone pin and feather treatment."

Creating sample set-ups like these (and sourcing the products) are just one benefit of working with a planner. But if you are dedicated to creating your look all on your own, be sure you check out Etsy, Artbeads.com and your local craft stores for ideas and supplies.

Sample Table Design

Do you see beautiful table designs and ideas in magazines and online and wonder how the brides made that happen? Well, oftentimes it's the hard work and creativity of their wedding planner! Planners aren't just for keeping the logistics anymore - they are full fledge event designers who help you create the overall look and concept of your big day.

Tina LaMorte of Oh So Fabulous! in sent us this mock table setup that she created for a client with one of our sample menus that she keeps on hand.

From Tina herself...

"This is a sample for a September wedding in Philadelphia. We used shades of cream/white florals with a tiny touch of green. The linens were custom gold beaded english lace over an ivory satin linen. We had gold plated flatware, gold ball glass chargers and dinner plates and tons of candlelight. We brought in a pop of color with the pale turquoise napkin finished off with a rhinestone buckle treatment, but offered the bride another option of a white napkin pocketfold with a rhinestone pin and feather treatment."

Creating sample set-ups like these (and sourcing the products) are just one benefit of working with a planner. But if you are dedicated to creating your look all on your own, be sure you check out Etsy, Artbeads.com and your local craft stores for ideas and supplies.

The Knot New Jersey

Back in April we showed you a black and white NYE wedding, and we were happy to see it in the new The Knot New Jersey magazine!

This wedding has such great ideas and is so inspirational for anyone going for a black and white theme - with a pop of magenta color!

This wonderful wedding was designed and coordinated by Tina LaMorte of Oh So Fabulous! See our previous post for many more ideas to borrow for your own soiree.