Archive for February, 2008
Wedding Invitations by Oblation Papers
February 29th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 2 comments
Green is in people. It seems that all elements of design, from high end interiors to wedding styling, is moving towards a cleaner, more environmentally sound approach. And, with designers now making it so easy to go green without sacrificing style, why NOT incorporate eco-chic elements into your wedding.
Oblation Papers & Press has been a long time love of mine. If you’ve ever seen their work in person, you know how luxurious the papers are, how gorgeous the letterpress work is and how absolutely delightful their designs are…
Green Weddings on Portovert
February 29th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 4 comments
I have been a huge fan of Portovert for some time now…and I am so excited to see that their new, green inspired wedding site is really developing into something special!
Their real wedding section has two spectacular affairs that are organic in that insanely beautiful, elegant way. This first featured wedding for interior designer, Carla Lane, is absolutely beautiful. Lane is best known for mixing vintage items in a fresh, modern setting and her wedding incorporated beautiful, sustainable details throughout. The wedding cake, inspired by sustainable designer Jonathan Adler, features a small Adler vase with flowers on top; the ceremony and reception took place under the California sky; to shelter the young and old, umbrellas were handed out; sustainable succulents were used as table centerpieces. Wedding photographed by Beth Beljon…
Ask Abby
February 28th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 25 comments
Although this questions isn’t directly related to wedding style or decor, I wanted to share it with you because I know how difficult wedding registries can be!
Q5 - My wedding is set for June 21, 2008 (the Summer Solstice) and it’s time for us to register for gifts. Being typical NYers, we don’t have much space. So, I’m trying to keep our registry as simple as possible. That being said, I’m trying to decide whether to register for china. I have very simple everyday plates (white 365 IKEA plates) that I see no need to replace, but I am considering registering for “fancy plates (and cups, and saucers, you get the picture).
Ask Abby
February 28th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 12 comments
This is a great Dear Abby question, as I know that many of you aren’t interested in classic bridesmaid style dresses… Q4 - I’m getting married on the Cape in September so we are definitely keeping true to a casually, chic beach wedding. But I am really not having a feeling for bridesmaid dresses. Do you know of any lines that make maxi style, long dresses? Something a little more modern in shape then just the traditional tee length style? This being said I have a range of sizes for my girls.
Ask Abby
February 28th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 18 comments
Another Dear Abby question for you…
Q3 - I am getting married in May 2008 in a church. My bridesmaid’s dresses are a tea length dusty rose color. My STD were beige, brown, and rose along with my invitations. Where do I go from here and can I change my color scheme for the wedding?? What other colors go with Dusty Rose??
Okay, first and foremost…as an invitation designer who firmly believes that invitations do set the tone for the entire wedding, I also believe in a bride’s right to change her mind! If you have decided that you are no longer wanting the dusty rose look…don’t think twice about moving on and choosing a new palette. Your guests will never know the difference.
Ask Abby
February 28th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 13 comments
Another Dear Abby question… Q2 - I know you often have challenges and questions with beautiful solutions on the blog, and thought you might like to address this one. I have a client who is 50 years old, marrying for the second time, and looking for a wedding dress. She asked if I had any ideas for a dress for her… I guess that’s proving to be the toughest part of the planning! : ) She’s a professional, a new grandmother, and I guess a bit “matronly”, but she’s got a great smile and lots of personality. Any dress I would like for her is, I’m guessing, a bit too young and girly girl. I know I’ve seen some dresses online recently, somewhere, that inspired me to think, “finally! The mother of the bride doesn’t have to dress terribly”, but I can’t remember where. If you have any great MOB dress resources that would also be great for a middle aged bride who’s not necessarily going to wear white (but might), let me know!
Ask Abby
February 28th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 14 comments
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve done a Dear Abby session, and I have some really great questions from readers that I know you guys will appreciate. So, let’s dive right in!
Q1 - I’ve been perusing your boards religiously for weeks, going back into the archives and waiting for your daily updates. But I’ve still not seen much addressing the problem I have: I’m looking for non-floral tablescapes. We’re getting married on the beach in Mexico, and because the prices there for decor are so outrageous, we’re looking to bring our own. But we’re also looking to decorate our tables without flowers, as the only ones available there are from non-organic, non-fair trade sources. Plus, as the reception will be outdoors, in the evening, bright flowers won’t add as much color as colored glass… (at least, that was my thinking!)
Real Wedding Inspiration Board, III
February 27th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 1 comment
Real Wedding Inspiration Board, II
February 27th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 3 comments
Real Wedding Inspiration Board
February 27th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 2 comments
Pantone, the color system for all designers, just announced that their prediction for the HOT new color for 2008 is….Blue Iris. Here is the hue that Pantone believes will be all the rage this year…
If there was any doubt in my mind that this hue of blue would be amazing in a wedding, when I saw Luke Walker’s Real Wedding Inspiration Board, I was completely sold…
