Project Wedding Blog

Happy Monday, PW Readers! This week’s real wedding comes straight from the Windy City, and it was love at first sight when we laid eyes on the multi-hued floral arrangements. The gorgeous assortment of pinks, blues, and violets contrasts beautifully with the Chicago skyline, don’t you think? Special thanks to Gerber + Scarpelli for sharing the images with us! You can view the complete set over on our main site.

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Tags: Centerpieces, chicago, Elegant, fall, Formal, museum, purple, rivini, square cake.

Browsing through the beautiful bridal collections of JLM Couture, we were particularly taken by how many gowns in the newest collections featured stunning back designs. From illusion lace to bejeweled keyholes, there were so many pretty styles we couldn’t resist sharing a few of our favorites.

Related: The 20 Best Wedding Dresses from Bridal Market

Gown by Hayley Paige • A Greek Goddess stunner

Gown by Jim Hjelm • A unique twist on the traditional keyhole

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Tags: backs, bridal market spring 2014, Hayley Paige, Jim Hjelm, JLM Couture, lace, Tara Keely, trend.

Like purple and burlap? Then you’ll LOVE Matthew and Lauren’s vineyard wedding! This cheery celebration took place at the scenic Brutocao Cellars in Hopland, California, and we are absolutely smitten with the florals. From the bouquets to the centerpieces and back to the cake, the colorful combo of shades proves that fall wedding decor doesn’t have to be all moody reds and oranges. Thanks to Dandelion Floral for reminding us of that, and to Larsen’s Photography for sending over the pics!

How the couple met: Mutual friends invited Lauren to Matthew’s annual holiday party and the two quickly got to talking. After four years of dating, Mike surprised Lauren with a small box in Lake Tahoe. She originally thought it contained earrings, but once she realized he was proposing she made him get down on one knee in the middle of the street and ask for her hand the traditional way.

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Tags: burlap, california, california wedding, cheery, fall, florals, purple, rustic, vineyard.

By: Danyelle Mathews

Personalize your reception tablescape with this sweet and simple napkin ring DIY.

Supplies: wooden hearts • brass rings (size will depend on the thickness of your linens) • chalkboard paint • foam brush • glue gun • felt

Step One. Paint your wooden hearts with chalkboard paint.

Step Two. When the paint is dry add a dollop of hot glue to the backside of the heart.

Step Three. Let the glue set for roughly 5-10 seconds then attach the brass ring.

Step Four. Add more glue over the brass ring and cover it with a small pice of felt.

Step Five. Personalize your hearts with chalk.

Your heart napkin rings can also be used as place cards! Simply write your guests names with chalk.

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Tags: chalkboard, crafty, dandee designs, napkin rings, reception, table setting.