Project Wedding Blog

TGIF! Two new projects were posted in our Wedding Ideas section this week, and I think they are just lovely and fairly simple to create (ok, maybe I am a bit biased!). Enjoy the newspaper wrapped plants and easy centerpieces.

Image courtesy: Chelsea Fuss

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There are many elements to this nautical wedding from Weddingbee’s Mrs. Gloss that I just love. First, the navy and yellow palette just works so well together. Second, look at the gorgeous cakes, decorated with blueberries and put together on homemade cake stands. The whimsical table cards are also very clever, and the homemade strawberry jam favors add such a sweet touch.

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I am loving the work of the talented photographer Stephanie Williams. Feast your eyes on this orange, gray and succulent-themed wedding in the quaint city of San Miguel De Allende, Mexico.

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One Lovely Day welcomes Mary, lifestyle blogger and creative bride-to-be, as she plans her fabulously fun and breezy ‘destination hometown’ wedding.  You can catch a daily dose of Mary’s style on Olivet.

I’ve been engaged for nearly 2 years and since the day I said yes, I had the hardest time finding the right location, dress, and vendors for our wedding… until two weeks ago.  My fiance, Tim, and I live in Orlando, Florida.  In early February we decided to have a ‘Destination Hometown’ wedding in Melbourne Beach, Florida (about an hour and a half away). It was really important that we find a place where guests could have a relaxing weekend and walk everywhere they need to go, including our ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner.

Ceremony: Melbourne Beach Community Chapel

Reception: Ryckman Park

Having the reception at a public park is a great, affordable alternative to a private estate or residence. I was inspired to have an outdoor wedding after spotting this wedding in the first Martha Stewart Weddings magazine I ever bought, in Summer 2008, when I got engaged. I was instantly drawn to the details, soft colors, and overflowing flowers used in the bouquet, table settings, lanterns - everything. I recently designed an invitation suite at invitationconsultants.com (and pictured above), similar to the one used in their wedding. I loved seeing the peach favors last summer on Sunday Suppers and will be doing the same thing but with locally grown oranges (leaves still attached)!

Rehearsal: Dinner on the Beach

I love, love having dinner on the beach, it’s one of my favorite things to do. Since the beach is right across the street from the B&B and only 0.4 miles from the chapel, it was a no brainer. I quickly saved these images by Rolland Bello when I saw them on Frolic! a while back.

Stay: Port D’Hiver

Our immediate family and bridal party will be staying at the Port D’Hiver Bed and Breakfast. Port D’Hiver is a very special place. It used to be an old abandoned house when I was a little girl. My family and I used to drive past it every time we would go to the beach or visit my grandparents. I could have sworn that one day it would be torn down and turned into a CVS, but it wasn’t. About 5 years ago a couple rescued and restored it to the Bed & Breakfast that it is today. Tim’s stepdad actually did the electrical work for the project, (small world huh)?!  I think it will be the perfect place to share a great weekend and get ready for such a special day!

Other Walkable towns good for Destination Weddings:

• Santa Barbara, California
• Seaside, Florida
• Kennebunkport, Maine
• Savannah, Georgia
• Charleston, South Carolina

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Okay so I know this is supposed to be a wedding blog, but I just love this picture so much. Imagine this for the sweetest little flower girl ever. =)

by Sarah K Chen Photography

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My sister Karen went to London Fashion Week and sent over some photos that are super inspirational for the fashion forward bride.

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This is just knockout beautiful.

by Ann Wood

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Love the latest fashion illustrations by Laura Su…

… her new line of prints and custom illustrations are available here.

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Here’s a sneak peek at our latest DIY project - get clever by adding chalk to your special day! Why do we love chalk? You can mess up and start over! Chalk is all the rage in the design world and here’s why:

Images by: Mary Swenson

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For the lady who loves to lunch — a bridal shower/tea party theme is so elegant. Merriment Design put together this fun finger sandwich extravaganza, including create-your-own tea bags, vintage tins and much more girlfriend goodness!

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