PRETTY DETAILS | Trophy Centerpieces

Photo |  WeddingWire

 

Any derby or equestrian inspired wedding absolutely needs a trophy centerpiece...dontcha think? They bring a touch of whimsy to your décor and filled with beautiful blooms these trophy cups are the absolute winner for your event.

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Drip Wedding Cakes

Photo |  Peppermint Photography

 

 The best part of a wedding besides marrying your partner in crime has to be the cake? Am I right? The cake scene has seen some major trends from fondant to buttercream to naked cakes to this latest trend... Drip Cakes.  They are blowing up the internet and making their way to a wedding near you.  What do you think about these drip cakes...yay or nay?  

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Draped Trees

 
Photo |  Best Photography

 

Wedding altars have been drastically upgraded since our parent's weddings, haven't they?  I love these organic and natural altars seen in weddings today.  Who would have guessed that a draped light gauzy fabric and a branch or two could make such a gorgeous altar.  Here are a few of my favorites.

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Mini Eggshell Vases

 
Photo |  : Stephanie Todaro Photography for  Lauren Conrad

I am absolutely in love with today's Pretty Details! These mini eggshell vases are the perfect whimsical touch to add to your spring table.  Simply crack an opening, rinse them and let them dry and then you can start filling them with petit blooms.  The best part is that these beauties are so versatile and the options are endless. 

PRETTY DETAILS | Acrylic Escort Cards + Seating Charts

Photo |  Braedon Flynn

 

Acrylic is no stranger to weddings.  We all seen those incredible ghost chairs in receptions all over but latest crush are acrylic escort cards and/or seating charts.  Who doesn't love a fresh contemporary detail especially with pretty calligraphy.  Now the big debate is which do you prefer individual escort cards or seating charts?

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Knotted Napkins

Photo |  George Pahountis

 

 

There are endless ways to fold a napkin but today's  Pretty Details is all about knotted napkins.  It has to be one of the most simplest ways to dress up your table and with no napkin ring in sight.  What do you think about it?

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Irish Wedding Traditions

Good morning friends! I hope you enjoyed yesterday's inspiration board.  Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite Irish traditions and you could incorporate in your own wedding.

 

WILDFLOWERS

 Irish brides would often carry a bouquet of wildflowers during their big day. 

  

Wildflower arch makes for a beautiful addition to the alter.

photo | svetlana photography

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Tea Tin Centerpieces

Photo |  Dreamlove Wedding Photography

 

 

I love alternative uses for things and recycling vintage tins make for e a great alternative to your basic vase centerpiece.  If you're lucky to find these beauties in your local flea markets, snatch them up quickly because these tea tins add whimsy and colorful graphics to your tablescape. 

 

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Golden Hour Portraits

photo |  michelle lyerly

 

 

When it comes to wedding photos, there are a few that are absolutely necessary to capture.  The getting ready, the walk down the aisle, the kiss but there's one moment that you absolutely need to have in your album and that's some golden hour portraits.  It's seriously the best time to photograph those beautifully soft images. 

 

 

 

photo |  louise Vorster

 

photo |  chard photography

 

photo |  moira west

 

photo |  dearheart photos

 

photo |  katie shuler photography

 

photo |  elizabeth davis photography

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Menu printed napkins

photo |  jessica sloane

 

Today's Pretty Detail was spotted on yesterday's board. We all know when it comes to weddings, everyone knows that even the smallest details make a world of difference.  Take these menus printed directly on the napkins. They are graphic, informative and can make a sweet keepsake for your guests.

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Ribbon wrapped Chairs

Regardless if you have simple folding chairs or beautiful banquet style ones wrapping them with pretty ribbon will totally change the look of your event.  

LIGHT + AIRY

 These light and airy ribbons add softness to your chairs.  Keep it simple with a bow or add some blooms for some added prettiness.

  

photos |  nicole berrett +  lindsay madden

 

   

photos |  kate ignatowski photography +  taylor lord

 

  

photo |  jennifer sando

 

 

 

BOLD + BRIGHT

Bold and bright ribbons add instant color to your reception without spending a lot of money.

 

photo |  katelyn james +  unknown

 

 

photos |  caught the light +  abby jiu photography

 

photo |  our labor of love 

 

 

 

 

PRETTY DETAILS | Rag Paper Stationery

 Did you spot the gorgeous cotton rag paper menu in yesterday's  inspiration board? They are utterly romantic with their beautiful texture and uneven edges.  Regardless if they are handwritten with gorgeous calligraphy or printed with your standard inkjet printer, these beauties are the perfect choice for your event.

photo |  michael and carina photographers

 

photo |  tuktu paper co

 

 

photos |  jen huang +  blush wedding photography

 

photo |  silk & willow

 

   

photo |  brushfire photography

 

photo |  sally pinera

 

 

photos |  maria lamb photography +  tamara gruner photography

 

photo |  rustic white photography via magnolia rouge

PRETTY DETAILS | Leather Goods

Today couples are overlooking conventional mediums for their wedding decor.  Move over paper and linen, leather is coming in and making a huge impact in weddings.  

 

 

 

WEDDING MENUS

  

photos |  bryan n. miller photography +  danielle poff photography

 

 

  

photos |   clementine +  tory williams photography

 

photo | jose villa photography

 

photo |  angelique smith

 

 

 

 

 INVITATIONS

photo |  with wild and grace

 

 

photos |  martha stewart weddings +  chelsea davis photography

 

photo | lvl weddings

 

photo |  loft photography

 

 

 

 

ESCORT CARDS

  

photos |  jessica cooper photography +   jose villa photography

 

 

photos |  charlotte jenks lewis +  our labor of love

 

photo |  mindy weiss