I was looking through some of my old emails and stumbled upon this wedding that Lisa Lefkowitz sent me for our unique weddings week a few months back. It's GORGEOUS and since we are featuring Lisa in our Abby Loves section (above), I thought that I would share it with you!
I don't have a ton of details from this stunning affair, but...I do have the vendor info and lots more pictures, so stay...
I thought that this wedding was so stinking cute, sent to me by one of readers, Angela, I just HAD to share it with you guys. The wedding was inspired by their mutual love of board games...
all photographys by CE Photography
A few notes from Angela, the bride...
Our day has finally came and gone. It comes in handy being a designer when you’re planning your own wedding. Darin and I wanted our wedding to...
This next board was designed by Tiffany for her November wedding in Albany, NY. She and her fiance were looking for a color palette that wasn't too girly but that reflected the warm autumn colors. Orange, raspberry and brown seemed to be the perfect hues....
I love the warm hues in this board...just seems so romantic and cozy!
Our next reader designed board was sent to me by Kayla, who is planning wedding at her fiance’s farm in rural NH this October...
I would LOVE to attend this wedding...Rustic Chic, it's one of my favorite wedding styles! Great job with this board...
This next board comes from Kelly who is having a dark purple aubergine, white, and forest green inspired affair...
SO pretty! More boards to...
It's been WAY too long since we've featured reader designed inspiration boards. You know, it seems like the concept of using an inspiration board to plan your affair has spread like wildfire. I've seen them on most of the major wedding blogs, wedding websites and vendor sites...so you know that they are a great planning tool!
This one was designed by Jennifer, who was inspired by...
I am headed to the Cape today for my sister-in-law's wedding, so I won't be posting throughout the day. But, I didn't want to leave you without a piece of serious eye candy to get you inspired as you head into the weekend!
The brilliant (and when I say brilliant, I am vastly understating their talent) florists at Artfool have recently re-designed their website and the portfolio portion that they have online is, well...
I wanted to share a few more pictures and details from today's featured real wedding...the bride donned a FABULOUS Stephanie James dress and designed a wedding that is all about vintage rockability!
A few more details from the bride, Ashley...
My mom did all of the centerpieces. The tables were all named after some of our favorite singers from the 40’s and 50’s. We even bought the chargers off another...
I have had so many emails about the Stephanie James' dresses that I posted about a few days back...seems like you guys love them as much as I do! So, when Ashley, one of our devoted readers, sent me pics from her recent wedding wearing a Stephanie James creation...I just had to share!
From Ashley...
We got married on May 17, 2008 in Rancho Santa Fe, California (outside of San Diego). I grew up in the area and...
Viola, the creative force behind the design firm Chewing the Cud, has another absolutely gorgeous DIY project to inspire all of us...the oh-so-cute ringbearer book slings!
RINGBEARER BOOK SLING
Materials:
3 Hardbound books of varying sizes (Mine were: 4.5" x 6.5" ,4" x 5.5" ,3" x 5")
The books can be of any size, but don't make them too big. Remember: little hands, little books.
Decorative...
Yesterday was all about Viola's wedding...and today, she has been sweet enought to share with us some of her gorgeous DIY wedding projects. First up, those amazing crates that held the journal placecards she crafted (you can see instructions on making the journals right here in our DIY section). From Viola...
Here are the last photographs and details from the oh-so-talented Viola Sutanto...owner and creative force behind the incredible invitation design firm, Chewing the Cud!
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Tying back to our idea of "discovery", linen journals were placed in hand-stained crates that were decoupaged with photos of vintage food labels we took during our travels together. Guests are engaged in the process...
As promised, here are more photos from Viola at Chewing the Cud's GORGEOUS wedding...
Anna Kuperberg took the most amazing photos!!
After the ceremony, we proceeded to the Hilltop for our reception. Photo on the right shows our wishes jar.
Here are a few more amazing pictures and details from Viola at Chewing the Cud's recent wedding!!
Best man's boutonniere. Program in the form of a children's book: each page started with an alphabet. e.g. P is for Parents. B is for Bridesmaids.
Our ceremony was held at the Apple Orchard. Since apples were not in season, the trees were bare. The same birds from our invitations hung from...
I am sure many of you know that I am a HUGE fan of Viola, over at chewing the cud. She is an amazingly talented designer who never fails to completely inspire me with her brilliantly unique perspective. Needless to say, the pictures from her recent wedding were enough to send me over the edge. The wedding is actually being published in Brides of Northern California (hitting newsstands today!) so you absolutely have to check...
Here is our next reader question... I'm writing to you with sincere desperation.... I am getting married in December on the 29th 2008. Due to the cheap deal, we are doing a winter wonderland theme so rich royal blues, light blue, whites, purples and a punch of royal red. Inspired by a previous design board you had posted about "Jewel tones." The huge issue is that it is 100% a tropical outside venue, it has huge waterfalls everywhere which look like and feel like you are in Hawaii. So, you...
Another reader question....I’m getting married in April 2009 and wanted to use orange and white for my wedding. However, after changing from a white dress to a different colored dress — the official name of the color is shell — I’m wondering if the bright orange is still a good choice. I was thinking perhaps a peach color might work better but I’m at a loss. Any ideas?
Here is a pic of the dress that this reader has chosen...
What do you think...does orange...
A question from reader, Amanda...I'm getting married at the Newton White Mansion May 9, 2009. My wedding is at 7 PM with ideally an outdoor ceremony and then we will move inside into an all glass atrium at the back of the house for the reception. I know I want to incorporate the color gold (the chivari chairs that come with the place are gold) but I'm trying to determine the rest of the look. I know I want something very classic. I like to describe the idea of my wedding as...
It's been so long since we tackled color palette dilemmas...and I thought it was about time! Throughout the day, I am going to be posting questions from readers who are having some color issues with the hopes that you guys can give your feedback and advice! At the end of the day, I will update with my own tips!
Let's get to it!
From Ashley...I have finally decided on the colors of the bridesmaid dresses, navy which is accented with a light sage green sash. Now, I really...
We are going to be taking today to fix a few gliches that we have with the new site (which has received rave reviews by the way!)...but, I didn't want to leave you without your daily eye candy, so here is a gorgeous inspiration board sent in by one of our readers...
Thanks so much, Jenn...the board is...
