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} wooden box centerpieces

My latest obsession are these super adorable boxed centerpieces. They're pretty unique and can be used with practically any wedding in any season, lets not forget to mention that these pretties stand relatively low and allow for your guests to speak across the table without your gorgeous flowers getting in the way.  

How charming are the addition of love quotes or the couples wedding date engraved on the boxes? So cute, right? I also like how they can serve as double duty as table numbers too!

photos | {erin hearts court photography} {love light images} {corbin gurkin photography} {clary photography} {kurt boomer photography} {lisa lefkowitz photography} {calie rose} {kelly oshiro events} {beaux arts photographie} {rebecca wood photography}

{trends} denim details

It's no surprise that I find denim perfectly fitting for a wedding {e.g. yesterday's inspiration board} when it's done correctly.  From tailored groomsmen to invitations and table settings, denim can be the new "it" fabric for weddings. 

Even guests can get in on the action... 

denim wedding invitation {martha stewart weddings} tablescape {gideon photography via love & lavender}

denim & ruffles {+} {+}   groomsmen {glen allsop via well-groomed} bridesmaids {tec petaja} 

denim wrapped bottles {gabriel ryan photographers} escort cards {martha stewart weddings} favors {martha stewart weddings} denim ring pillow {ashley rose photography}

{friday faves} outdoor reception lounges

Happy Friday friends!! 

Thanks for all your love this week!! Four giveaways are currently going on {Scarf Shop's Hand Dyed Scarf} {Paloma's Nest ring bearer bowl} {Minted Wedding Invitations} and {Oatmeal Lace's Natalie clutch}. Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for the last blogiversary giveaway!   

Do you have any plans this weekend?  I'm going to try to squeeze in one more big BBQ bash this weekend before fully engulfing myself in autumn.   Have you noticed all the cool outdoor reception lounges sprouting up in weddings lately? I personally love them.  They're a great way for guests to mingle with a cocktail and for anyone who wants to just relax after hitting the dance floor. 

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1. {kim skinner photography}  2. {elizabeth messina}  3. {jose villa}

4. {tina rowden photography}  5. {martha stewart weddings}

6. {leo patrone}  7. {suzy clemente}

{trends} school is cool

 It's September!! Can you believe it?  Yippee! I'm such a autumn girl the changing of the leaves, the crisp air and any excuse to hit the back to school aisle at Target is okay by me. Granted, I no longer need to pick up a snazzy new trapper keeper {Ha! do they still make those?} but I love everything that has to do with going back to school.  I broke down a few of my favorite subjects for all you school inspired wedding fans.   

Class is in session! 

Homeroom

How cute are these old school desks and don't you love these decorated lockers? 

{Martha Stewart Weddings} {Our Labor of Love via Ashley Meaders}

Period 1: English Literature 

If you appreciate timeless classics and Mr. Darcy has you swooning then your favorite class is definitely English Literature.  Accessories like a ruffly capelet and pretty hair fascinator are romantic while a book mobiles add a bit of whimsy. 

 {Megan W. Photography via Ruffled} {Lisa Lefkowitz}

Period 2: Science

Hydrogen, Oxygen, Lithium oh my! If the periodic table and is more your style then you'll love a Science inspired wedding filled with test tube centerpieces and beakers details.  

{Apartment Therapy} {Gideon Photography via Amorology} {The Knot}

Period 3: Art

If you're not afraid of a little color and love being creative then you will love Art. This is the perfect subject for all you DIY brides that are going the extra mile to inject personality and individuality on your big day.  

{jen huang photography} {jenny haas photography} {sarah rhodes photography}

Period 4: Lunch

Have your guests pick up their buffet style meal and treats in vintage lunch trays and have them grab a seat in one of those brightly colored chairs that remind you of your school's cafeteria.  

{Design Sponge} {Martha Stewart Weddings} {The Sweetest Occasion}

Period 5: Gym

Jock or not, you'll love Gym! I love the idea of transforming a basketball court as a reception lounge and handing out these fun pennants for your guests to cheer you on.   Go Love! 

{Annie McElwain Photography} {Gabriel Ryan Photographers} {Paper Moss - Kate Headley}

Period 6: Math

If you love #2 pencils and equations like you + me = ♥ then Math is probably the subject for you! 

Class dismissed...

{Dave Robbins Photography}

{faves} maps + globes

Happy Friday, friends! 

I must still have traveling on the brain because I keep realizing that I'm constantly searching for travel inspired wedding ideas. While on vacation, I collected of a ton of city maps and they took up quite a lot of space in luggage. If you're like me and can't get enough of travel inspired pretties like maps and globes here are a few ideas that you can use for your wedding. 

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1. map photo booth backdrop {martha stewart weddings} 2. map favor boxes {martha stewart weddings}

3. map escort chart {emily takes photos via the loveliest day} 4. map escort {tec petaja}

5. map covered vases {martha stewart weddings} 6. map dessert sign {stone crandall photography via green wedding shoes} 7. around the world letter {urban outfitters} 8. map pinwheel {elizabeth st.}

9. map cufflinks {martha stewart weddings} 10. map of the world skirt {anthropologie}

11. globe {josh goleman} 12. globe escort display {kate harrison} 13. love globe {ashley rose via forget me knot weddings} 14. hanging globes {tseventy} 15. mini globe {simply bloom photography} 

{friday faves} window shutters

Happy Friday Friends!!

I was glad to read that you all love vintage windows as much as I do. This week is more of a continuation of last week because it's all about window shutters inspiration. Here in the States they're usually nailed down and serve no purpose besides decoration while in Europe they actually use them on a daily basis. 

So let's bring some function back to shutters, shall we? I love them as a backdrop for a dessert table, displaying photos or simply tucking the escort cards between the slats. But the best part is after the wedding you can hang them on your wall at home and use them as a message board.

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1. {avery house via the sweetest occasion} 2. {jill thomas via green wedding shoes}

3. {leila brewster photography} 4. {marry you me}

5. {souder photography via style me pretty} 6. {jen huang photography via merci ny}

{spring} light & airy table

i spotted this beautiful spring table created by the talented {chelsea fuss} for {elizabeth anne design} and i fell in the love with the simplicity and the carefree centerpieces made up of jasmine, white lilac, spirea, narssicus, and ranunculus.  so pretty....

visit {elizabeth anne design} for instructions on how to create these springtime centerpieces via {here}