Project Wedding Blog

Turquoise and lemon yellow may seem like an unlikely combination, but when you see them together there’s no denying they just work. The combo is breezy and fun, and absolutely perfect for a beach wedding. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:

Tags: blue, turquoise, yellow.

Cupcakes are the new black in the dessert world — and the Gucci of cupcake makers has got to be Cupcake Envy — making dozens of these gorgeous treats for bridal showers, wedding parties and gifts – shipping all over the country! See their wedding-inspired cakes here!

Tags: wedding cupcakes.

SATC fans rejoice, you can now own a version of Carrie’s Vivienne Westwood wedding gown creation when you say “I do” on your big day. I know some Carrie fans (i.e. my sister!) who will go ga-ga over this Carrie creation, available from Net-a-porter.

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My friend Nancy (one of my favorite florists in the SF Bay Area who I’ve raved before in the past) sent me an email about her new venture the Pink Blossom List. Being a HUGE fan of Nancy and her gorgeous work, I instantly checked it out and was so happy to see some of my favorite wedding vendors listed on their blog … Lisa Lefkowitz, Good on Paper, Hello Lucky, just to name a few! I’m always looking for new sources of inspiration, and I will definitely add them to my list of daily reads!

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I don’t know if you have heard about these lovely brides and this amazing non-profit organization, which travels across the country selling bridal gowns to support those in their fight against breast cancer.

Costs of the gowns can range anywhere from $89 to $799 — and they even have couture creations! Gowns with original price tags of $20,000 are sold for up to 75% of the original cost. Generous wedding gown manufacturers like David’s Bridal, Alfred Angelo and Paloma Blanca have also gotten involved, donating some gorgeous dresses for the cause.

They also are the inspirational founders of the Pink Envelope Project. Brides can be part of something really profound and make a difference by using their favor cards and Pink Envelopes at bridal showers and other events.  Any donations gathered will help prevent metastatic breast disease through early detection education and grant last wishes to stage V1 terminal breast cancer patients. As the women in my own family have been touched by breast cancer, I am very grateful to the Brides Against Breast Cancer for their selfless ways.

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Rich, warm and inviting. As a wedding color combination, you really can’t go wrong with red and orange. And we just love these simple place settings and flowers; it’s perfect for a DIY shower or wedding. It also demonstrates that just a little color can make a big impact.

Tablecloth and Chairs rented from West Coast Event Productions

Tags: Color, orange, red.

Looking to reduce the carbon footprint of your wedding? Opt for eco-friendly centerpieces such as succulents and/or cacti and the earth (and your wallet) will thank you. I went with a mix of succulents and cut flowers for my centerpieces and it was one of the smartest wedding decisions I made. After the big day my new husband and I replanted all of my centerpieces and one year later, my Southern Californian garden is filled with big, beautiful succulents. (I actually had too many plants and had to give some to my sister who now has them in her garden.)

Call me sentimental, but I love the symbolism of these plants growing in the garden that my husband and I built together. Every time I see them I think of our wedding and how special it was. And because you can cut and replant these succulents, I give them to friends and family all the time. It’s a simple act that makes me feel like I’m spreading joy.

My centerpieces then:  

Tags: Centerpieces, Eco-Friendly.