Dreaming...

Hi lovelies. Gearing up for another wedding this weekend, and an equally lovely one next weekend. Pictures to follow...

So after doing a little yoga this morning (P90X style, this is not for the lighthearted, apparently), I like looking at relaxing and dreamy photos. Like these:





{Photos: This Is Glamorous}

Who doesn't like looking at Chanel perfumes, ghost chairs with fluffy things atop, and an entire joyful closet of perfectly placed shoe boxes? Moi, for sure.

Have a lovely Thursday! We'll see you back here on Monday with all sorts of goings-on from our weekend wedding up in McCall, Idaho.

~Brandi

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Love This: Milk & Paper Shop

I love all things European. I love quaint, dainty, and the somewhat quirky. And this shop has it all, baby:





So what if it's all in French, and the currency Euros. Grab a glass of cucumber water (in a wine glass preferably), and wear your big floppy hat. You'll fit right in.

Happy Friday!

~ Brandi

Avoiding The Matchy Matchy Effect

It's a fine line, really. Take one step over and you've entered Clownsville, don't take any steps at all and you're left with dull and sans texture or color.

A big wedding trend lately has been to create an overall matching scheme, yet without having everything matching. Get it? So how do you get it? With a few key points to always keep in mind, you can have an elegant, eclectic, gorgeous wedding fit for the magazines. Besides, let's just say that I personally like to mix and match just for the sake of surprises and personality.



1) Pick 2-3 colors or patterns MAX. Sometimes you can fudge this rule a little with a fourth, but only if the effect doesn't produce eye sore tendencies. Try a couple of solid colors and then choose a plaid patterned item that marries all the colors together. Or even several coordinating patterns work well, such as dots, stripes, and plaids.



2) Mix up the centerpieces. This can be mixing up the vases or containers (alternating high/low, 1/3 of the tables with candlesticks, others with vases and still others with candles, etc), or totally different floral arrangements. The key to the latter- keep some of the same flowers in each arrangement to create a matching effect without actually "matching".

3) Mix different textures- try paper & fabric, shiny glass or metal mixed with soft sheer items like chiffon, or natural element mixtures like fruit and moss.



By choosing your 3-4 favorite textiles, patterns, or colors, and evenly distributing them throughout your party, the look with be cohesive and will still surprise your guests at every turn.

~Happy Planning!

Photos:

#1: EyeSpy Photography Via Style Me Pretty
#2: Amelia Lyon Photography via Inspired By This
#3: Carlie Statsky via Green Wedding Shoes

Summer Fun, Summer Sun

Well I can't believe we're into July already, and even the 4th has passed. Where did June go? Well we are in the final details of a two day wedding event happening this weekend (okay, it's only a one day wedding, but the set up spilled into two days), so I'm keeping today's post light and airy. Unlike the thick summer happening outside.

Just some previously written posts that might come in handy as your summer wedding plans come to a close:

Check out some neat ideas for lighting your outdoor, backyard reception.

An easy way to create a layout, especially for outdoor events.

They were really cool then, and I think they still are now.

Finally, for the love of weddings, please don't scorch your guests!

Have any other tips you've found along the way? Or have you already had your summery wedding and have some 'must avoid' do's to share? Do leave us a comment describing it and the best tipper will receive a $10 iTunes card. Promise. I'll choose and announce the winner on Monday July 12th.

~Happy Planning!