Jen and Will were married this past June at Eolia Mansion at Harkness Park in New London, Connecticut. Sent to us by Elisabeth from Blush this wedding is the perfect chance for us to rave about some ridiculously gorgeous flowers and the couldn’t-be-happier bride and groom.

Title Blush Floral Design ~ Jen and Will

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I’ve been to so many weddings where the flowers take center stage. And to be honest, it’s pretty great to see gorgeous blooms tucked in every corner, dripping off every detail. BUT, that type of decor isn’t always in the budget, especially these days. So today, we are chatting about centerpieces that are gorgeous, but in just about every example, they are also largely affordable or DIY-able.

One way to really trim your budget is to hop on the teeny-tiny vases trend....

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Another really great way to bring textures, colors and even prints into your wedding style is to use a box to house your flowers. Whether it’s a great old wooden box that you scored at a flea market or paper boxes covered in your favorite fabric, a box will add an unexpected touch to your decor that will really go a long way…

Top Row Left to Right: boxes by Artfool and more...

One of my very favorite ways to add a punch of color to your decor is through fabulously chic, colored vases. Whether they are rich in golds and silvers or they are a bit more funky in teal blues and pinks, this collection of colored containers should inspire you to think creatively when designing your centerpieces…

Flowers Clockwise from Top Left: Gold vase via Nicolette Camille, blue vases photographed by Courtney of...

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Whites. There is something so beautiful about an all white palette. It just screams elegance and sophistication. Bring in some natural greens and a sweet feminine approach and the result is, well…fabulous.

All flowers by Blue Moon Events…lovely!

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This next set is so me, it’s hard to imagine any centerpiece any prettier…

Clockwise from Top Left: Image by Jessamyn Harris, Image by Karen Wise, Image by Heather Forsythe, Image by Our Labor of Love with floral design by Amber Fouts

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Loving this next centerpiece…simple limes immersed in water, accented with the fabulous brocade votive holders.

LOVE. These were sent to me by the oh-so-talented Caroline of Events by Caroline!

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People always ask me how I choose the weddings and ideas that I write about on Style Me Pretty. The truth is, it happens way more organically than many people realize. I usually start thinking about the next day’s posts at night, though I don’t solidify anything until the morning that it goes live. And oftentimes, I don’t have anything at all planned for the day when I wake up in the morning.

Which was exactly the case today. I am still playing catch-up from being...

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I thought we would take a mini break from all of the real weddings that we have been doing for a much needed Ask Abby day. I have to admit, questions have been piling up in my inbox, as the days keep slipping past! So, I thought who better to ask for a bit of help than our readers! I am going to be posting questions throughout the day, then later this afternoon will add my own responses.

I know that each of our brides would LOVE feedback from you guys, so please don’t be shy!

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I am always a little shocked when I hear that brides are crafting their own flowers…centerpieces, bouquets, the works. It just seems like such an incredible task to undertake and yet the impact on your budget is pretty undeniable. But even more exciting to me, is when brides design a floral suite that is both beautiful and amazingly professional…just like this bride did for her recent wedding!

From the bride…

The flowers were my proudest achievement during the...

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