Wedding Decor
Table Inspirations by Hatch Creative Studio
Another incredible table inspiration by Barb at Hatch Creative Studio…
From Barb…
I’m always thinking about what a Hatch Inspired table would look like. While I could come up with 100 different designs, my first of many Hatch inspired tables began by using elements we like to consider Hatch signature elements. From mini nests, moss and tree stumps we feel right at home at this table. Stay tuned for future Hatch inspired tables. If you have any ideas you’d like to see us try please let us know!
Thanks again to Vanessa Lenz for the great photos.
Madeline Gardens by Hatch Creative Studios
Barb has been sweet enough to stick around for the day and offer up some of her favorite inspirations…
From Barb at Hatch Creative Studio…
We all have different things that inspire us. For me, it has always been my mom who surrounded me with arts and crafts and let me hang soft sculptures all over my ceiling when I was a kid. If you don’t know what a soft sculpture is here’s a link to one similar to one i had.
While my mom is the master of many crafts she has most recently been working on the art of floral photography and it’s her photos that have inspired this next table…
We used my moms photos and aged them which created a nice vintage feel. We sewed the photos to fabric to enhance the handmade effect and placed them in wheat grass containers. I love the idea of being able to reuse these flowers. Thanks for the inspiration, Mom.
Vanessa Lenz shot these pictures for me and if you get a second definitely go to her site. Vanessa’s photos are incredible.
Eat, Drink and Be Married by Hatch Creative Studio
Style Me Pretty welcomes Hatch Creative Studio as today’s guest blogger! Here is Barb to share some oh-so-fab ideas from a recent modern wedding she styled…
From Barb of Hatch Creative Studio…
I forgot just how beautiful a modern, white wedding can be. The Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC set the tone for this glowing event…
Jess’ love for Cala Lillies inspired our simple yet elegant bouquet and centerpieces.
We combined Jess’ love for chocolate and Dan’s love of a good martini on their escort card table filling martini glasses with special Hershey Kisses saying “just married”.
Guests loved having a private lounge to relax in after dancing their you know whats off to Elan Artists band The Urban Guerilla Orchestra.
One last detail that Hatch is happy to promote are donation cards. Hatch has been offering free design and printing of donation cards in lieu of favors since we opened and are more then happy to help grow this trend. Gilda’s Club was special to both the bride and groom and donations were made in every guests honor.
A huge thank you to Carlos Andres Varela and Mel Barlow of for taking such beautiful pictures!
Wedding Lighting by Yvonne Designs
Today’s guest blogger is Yvonne of Yvonne Designs Event Floral and Decor…she is kind of amazing, one of Hawaii’s premier floral designers, and we are so thrilled that she has offered to come share her tips on transforming a space from day to night…
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From Yvonne…
What I love about this wedding reception is the transformation it took from elegant and sophisticated in the day, to fun and dramatic in the evening. Once the sun set, the guests get a first glance at what the evening had in store for them as they see the tent begin to turn color from classic white let’s say a bold green. The energy under the tent began to rise as the lights became more vivid and soon the dance floor was the place to be for this energetic crowd.
Here is the room during the day….
VENUE Romantic Cottage, Kilauea, Kauai | DESIGN/FLORAL/FABRIC/LIGHTING/FURNITURE Yvonne Design | LINENS BBJ Linen | PHOTOGRAPHY Chrissy Lambert Photography
And transformed into a chic space at night…
PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa Peterson (My very own sister! She shoots for Dulce Photo www.dulcephoto and Visionari Photo www.visionari.com)
Though flowers are my one true passion, I’ve become obsessed with lighting lately! Not only does light enhance my floral designs, it also creates such a unique atmosphere.
More to come from Yvonne of Yvonne Designs! In the meantime, check out Yvonne’s site for tons of gorgeous inspiration!
Reception Ideas by Beth Helmstetter
Today’s post isn’t so much a real wedding…it’s actually not even relevant to the blog at all. It’s a baby shower! BUT, it’s such a funky, completely unique shower, that it could provide hours of inspiration for anyone looking to throw an eclectic, fun wedding reception filled with oh-so-unique handmade touches and details. Beth Helmstetter sent me these images from the shower that she planned for her best friend…
From Beth…
heart as it was in celebration of one of my best friend’s Jen and her pending
arrival of baby Collier. The locale was Kansas City and for those of you who
haven’t been there, this city is a surprising blend of arts, culture and just
all around, good people. Being originally from KC, I immediately thought of a
hidden herb garden in the downtown area cared for by the Blue Bird Bistro .
Blue Bird is an organic cafe using only the freshest locally grown products and
service to die for. While I’m not sure they knew what they were getting
themselves into initially, they catered to every whim of a high-maintenance LA
event planner as well as every craving of a soon-to-be mommy.
weddings for some of the most discriminating brides in Southern California
everyday, I was very nervous about meeting her standards. I wanted it to be
unexpected, yet comfortable, all the while reflecting Jen’s style. In the end, I
went with a handmade, vintage feel for the overall event. With decor including
handmade pillows and napkin treatments, hanging mason jars, vintage china and an
eclectic mix of flowers and vases adorning the table.
tropical iced tea. Passed appetizers included only Jen’s favorites such as mini
burgers, macaroni and cheese and pad thai in peanut sauce. The ladies chit
chatted, laughed and took full advantage of the makeshift photobooth set up in
the corner of the garden. Props such as pom-poms, cowboy hats, feather boas and
tiaras were a huge hit and helped create some great memories.
bread on top of turquoise pressed glass plates, which was paired with organic
wine from the Robller vineyard in Southern Missouri. After lunch, the ladies
showered Jen with gifts that reflected her style including rock-and-roll onesies
and a custom-designed skateboard by local tattoo artist, Andrew Milko, a guy
with amazing talent! Lunch ended with cupcakes from McLain’s Bakery, a staple in
the Kansas City community for over 50 years, and homemade pecan tarts.b
What is a great cake without a pretty way to display it? Since I started writing this blog, I have spent hours scouring the internet for great cake stand sources and I have found some absolutely beautiful pieces. These, by Pleasing Pantry, are so pretty it’s almost sinful to put anything on them…
I love the delicate antique designs. So feminine and elegant. These would look absolutely gorgeous set up in a collection of sizes with pretty little cakes displayed together. Actually, any of these cake stands below would look great set up the same way…
Top Row, Left to Right: Noir Cake Stands and White Cake Stands by Rosanna, Black Cake Stands by Ballard Designs / Center Row: Stands by Clara French / Bottom Row, Left to Right: Pink Stand on Ebay, Silver Stands on Ballard Designs, White Stands by Martha Stewart at Macy’s
I even recently saw this brilliant idea for DIY cake stands over on Design*Sponge….
How cute are those, by the way? See the full article on how to make your own stand right here!
And yet, even though I’ve found some absolutely gorgeous stands, I am still in need of more sources! Many of the prettiest cake stands are too small for a standard wedding cake. They might not hold the weight that a wedding cake for 200 demands. So, I am putting the question out to our SMP readers…What are your favorite sources for cake stands??
Wedding Details by the MacBeth Collection
I completely love these storage containers by The MacBeth Collection, that my dear friend Heidi at Spitfiregirl Design told me about. As a side note, Heidi is also doing the re-design on the new Style Me Pretty site which I seriously cannot wait to show you guys. Anyway, we’ve been talking today about adding pretty details to your wedding without breaking the bank and these tins would do that to perfection…
How great would that large bucket be for holding bottles of beer, wine or champagne? Or even a pile of flip flops for your female guests to use at the reception. The trays would be great for holding escort cards (just fill the bottom with a bit of sand or something similar and tuck your cards in neatly). The little votive holders, aside from the obvious use for candles, would make great packaging for wedding favors. The tin boxes would be ideal packaging for in-room welcome baskets…oh, I could go ON and ON!!
Now for the best part…you can customize each piece with your own great pattern, and perhaps even a chic monogram or icon…
I absolutely love this stuff! Although the items are a little pricier than our last batch of wedding detail ideas, you don’t need a lot to make a huge impact. Since the patterns and colors are so vibrant, you just need a few accent pieces to really liven up your palette. Love it!!
