Not so Spooky Wedding Ideas

I was asked most recently if I could coordinate or create a romantic Halloween themed wedding. So WOW when I think of Halloween I think of orange and black, costumes and candy. Now I am challenged to see how I can make all of that romantic. I asked myself does it have to be orange and black. What about other colors like purple and black or a deep red and black? Then I began thinking hmmm......the sky is the limit. Take a look at some of the awesome things I found.

Love this idea for the guest book and escort card table. The pumpkins are a great touch.

Bouquets that aren't so spooky but classic.  

Then I found a few fun and whimsical ideas that don't use the Halloween colors at all. How about gray and yellow with candelabras and white pumpkins. Don't believe me take a look!

I know I am inspired!

Blissful Planning......Happy Halloween!

Mardi Gras Themed Weddings

Beads, feathers, mask.... Mardi Gras is almost here and what better way to celebrate it but with a Wedding!  With such a vibrant rich color palette of golds, greens, and purples..... the possibilities are endless. 

Candlelit tables with purple linens can be very romantic for a wedding. Add in special touches like gold rimmed glasses, menu cards with peacock feathers or mask and Mardi Gras will come alive at your reception.

                White and gold invitations with mask accents 

King Cake is a tradition that you can use as a grooms cake or create mini versions to hand out as favors to guest.

It was fun to search and find ideas from favors and flowers to dresses and receptions for this theme. I've done the research I'm just waiting on that special bride! The Ivy League Affairs Bride Mardi Gras style!

Blissfully Michole!

                  Invitations with fleurdelis accents and ribbons

How about a wedding cake with a mask as a topper?

Winter White Weddings

With all the snow falling outside what better topic to talk about than a winter themed wedding. There are lots of ideas out there from iced covered centerpieces and hot chocolate bars to snowball cocktail drinks and romantic capes. Having a winter wonderland wedding begins with a single snowflake.

                                   A winter bouquet

                   Snowball martinis with sugar crystals.

                                        Hot chocolate bars in place of a candy bar would be oh so sweet!

                       A soft cape accented with a satin bow.

Sheer wedding dress embellished with pearls and rhinestone crystals.

I guess I'll finish enjoying this snowscape outside my window and drinking my hot chocolate!

                                                       Blissfully Michole 

Summer Weddings

It's the first day of Summer and do you know what that means? Summer Wedding Time! Bright vibrant colors, long afternoons, and outdoor weddings. But the last thing you want to happen is for one of your guest to have a heat stroke!  There are several ways to keep your guest cool.

Cute hand fans can be fun and purposeful. There are many styles that can be personalized with your wedding theme.

Have water or cool drinks on hand for guest to grab a sip or two. Your guest will truly appreciate the thought. Just another great way to personalize your wedding with labels, signs, and cute water containers.

Who doesn't like a picnic...how about wedding guest dressed up for a celebration. You can still celebrate with an outside reception by setting up tents. There are so many things that you can do with a tent from draping to creating themes. It is literally a blank canvas and a great shield from the summer sun.How about trade in the regular bridesmaids bouquet for a parasol. Cute, fun and functional for your wedding party on a hot sunny summer afternoon.Just a few cool ideas for those hot summer weddings.

Blissful Planning.....Michole C.