Fresh Summer Weddings

Hello again Real Brides,
I have been in hiding and no I didn’t quit on blogging, I just quit on blogging every day, because I have been engaged with real life, my job, enjoying my summer, my reborn city life and, of course, my husband.  We have been to a couple of lovely summer weddings this year and it just seems that right now in our lives everybody is getting hitched, so love is in the air.

The wedding trend for this year is sort of what I had expected so far.  Less rustic, more new.  What I wasn’t expecting is the cuteness and craftiness of it all.  So, in a nutshell, even better than what I expected.  What a wonderful time to be planning a wedding!

Today, before I head off to work, I have for you some delightful summer wedding inspirations, so enjoy!

Why do I love this piece? Because it makes the flavors of summer the centerpiece.

Photo: Wedding Flowers and Reception Ideas

How awesome is this lovebird table setting? I think better than awesome!

Photo: Fun Favors By Dulce

And Chinese Takeout favors?!!! How clever!

Photo: Fun Favors By Dulce

Yes, you can get these made and they come in all different flavors and colors.  Just visit the Jones soda website

Photo: A Good Affair

 

 

 

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Wedding Wednesday: Creepy (in an awesome way!) Easter Wedding!

When I came across this couple’s wedding on Style Me Pretty, I just had to make an inspiration board out of it.  This couple is totally awesome, and they have to be to pull this off.  This wedding just totally reminds me of a mix between Alice in Wonderland and Donnie Darko. I just totally love weird things ❤

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Calla Lilies: An Extravagant Centerpiece

I just love calla lilies.  To me they look so elegant with their long stems and their shape.  A very good choice to have as centerpieces because they can go in all kinds of vases.

Photo: The Knot

Photo: Green Bride Guide

Calla Lilies make an elegant bouquet as well.

Photo: ehow.com

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Most Awesome Etsy Find Ever

I totally want this because that is what the bed is for…snuggles!

Photo: 60 Second Makeover

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Plus Size Gown of the Week

This strapless semi-cathedral train gown is just so beautiful and so I just had to put it on the blog this week.  It’s simple and gorgeous at the same time and just so classy looking.

Photo: Bride of the Sea

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Monday…What to Wear?

Here’s a fun little outfit that anybody can put together easily.

Photo: Simply Be

And to add a little fun:

Photo: Simply Be

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Sweet Saturday

Such beautiful and unique stencil work and such beautiful colors.  I ❤ this cake from Butterfly Cakes in San Francisco.

Photo: Butterfly Cakes

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Bold Etsy Invites

How I do love these invitations by InspiraDesigns on Etsy.  The colors are so bold and so are the designs. Not only are there invitations in this Etsy store, but there are also cards, menus, DIY garland and thank you cards amongst other things.

Photo: InspiraDesigns

Photo: InspiraDesigns

Photo: InspraDesigns

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Fun Carnival Wedding

Today’s post is for the fun filled adventure seekers and those who are a child at heart.  This carnival wedding seems like lots of fun with their street vendor food, ferris wheel, games and snow cones.  Who wouldn’t be thrilled to attend this wedding?!!!

These totally awesome invitations were photographed by Kelly Prizel.  I love the old school bakery twine they used here.  These invitations just look so perfect for the occasion.

Photo: Kelly Prizel

Photo: Entertaining With Sky

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Carnations: A Flower You Can Create With

Carnations are perhaps one of the most misunderstood flowers when it comes to party planning.  Truthfully I think a lot of people like to steer clear of carnations because they are cheap and I guess a lot of people don’t want to look cheap.  Yes, carnations are cheap, but they also come in so many different colors and their shape is perfect for creating amazing centerpieces.  Perhaps carnations are worth a second and closer look…

Found these pictures off a blog named Cheap ‘N’ Quirky.  Very nifty blog and the name says it all.  Love it!

Photo: Cheap 'N' Quirky

Oh, what they can become…

Photo: Pepper Design Blog

They can even make a plain cake look extravagant!

Photo: Party Favorites Blog

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