So, when any of our Little Black Book members is doing something that we think will help you in your searches, we just have to share! Kendall Brown, the creative genius at Eclatante, is an incredibly talented event designer.  She has started publishing monthly Color Stories on her website that we think you really will LOVE. Last month, we featured Kendall’s “hot and cold running (perfect) pinks” on out Little Black Book Blog:  “Girls Only Wedding Party” .

Today, though, it’s March! You just have to think spring!! And as we turn the corner into spring … we’re bringing you a sneak peek of  Eclatante’s March Color Story: All About Blue.

FABULOUS floral designs by Bill and Donna of Beautiful Blooms (Little Black Book vendor). Stunning photos provided by Marie Labbancz. 

Just a quick blip from the March Color Story on Kendall’s blog:  “Bill and Donna of Beautiful Blooms were the ultimate perfectionists creating their gorgeous florals that adorned this fantasy perfectly. The centerpiece consisted of three vases wrapped in white lace paper filled with a mixed arrangement of purple hydrangea, deep plum tulips, blue curiosa roses, purple double lisianthus and muscari. At the base of the vases were smaller vases with lace accents filled with muscari. The whole table was accented with navy blue skinny taper candles.”

You really must see this whole Color Story. It’s that good and more!  To see the inspiration behind Eclatante’s March Color Story, the tablescapes, the carousel, the awesome Monique Lhuillier wedding gown … click {here}.

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Their wedding reception was at the classic Parker House in Boston. Abby is always urging you to do little things to make your wedding reflect your own personality. Let’s see what you think about her little touches at their reception …

Abby wanted a wedding cake that shimmered, but no adornment. She wanted the ballroom to be filled with candles, white feathers and lots of crystals, but all of the flowers needed to be tidy and simple. She wanted the deepest brown linens that we could find, and one show-stopping (white) floral arrangement.

I made one minor adjustment. The cake was beautiful, but it really needed something … so I pulled a flower from a nearby table centerpiece and placed it on top of the cake. I didn’t tell her. She loved it.

At the time she married Tait, she owned Abby Jean Press, a lovely engraved wedding invitation company. So she quite naturally, designed their invitation and all paper pieces that go along with a wedding. Rather than having a guest book, she made cards for their guests to write notes upon. We filled large (inexpensive) vases with feathers nearby for them to be dropped in. We engraved an “L”  on mint julep cups that contained little bunches of flowers throughout the reception space and on the tables. Family took these home as mementos of the day. We found mirrored frames that we used for numbering the tables. We only tried to buy decorative items that could be used as favors or used in our homes after the wedding.  Mostly we found accessories in antique shops, on e-bay and at our local Hobby Lobby! Sarah at Spruce Floral took all of our booty and pulled it together into a glittering reception space.

There’s so much more! With every wedding there always is …

I hope that this glimpse of Abby and Tait’s wedding made you smile, gave you ideas, or just made you feel good.

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Everything about this wedding pops. From the shocks of color to the gorgeous flowers. Thank you to Boutwell Studios for sharing with us!

Joyful Weddings and Events helped to coordinate this event, while the bride and her family worked extremely hard on the designing, planning, and DIY touches that made this wedding so special.

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Shoshana Dress with Tortoise-Shell Detailing – from Bluefly.com / African bowls and Textiles – from Brides.com /  “Jumping the Broom” – from GrlSixx on Flickr /  “Kenya” Serving Utensils – from Zgallerie.com/ Rustic Buternut Squash Soup – from Brides.com

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