Inspirational Wedding: Fit for a Queen

When we came across this This ROYAL photo shoot from Green Wedding Shoes we knew it would be a fabulous one to share with our readers. It is full of  stunning photos by Elizabeth Messina and  Merryl Brown Events. Every detail was so well thought out, and as I looked at image after image it got me thinking about something my father always said,
~"There is a princess inside of every young woman, it is her job first to act like one, and the job of the man she chooses to love to treat her accordingly!"~ Now that I have children of my own I truly believe in that simple thought. After looking at this romantic photo-shoot I find that it inspires me to help each of my children, as well as the brides I work with,  find their "inner princess" and let her shine!   enjoy~















Vendors
Photography: Elizabeth Messina //  Event Planner: Merryl Brown Events //  Invitations: Lazaro Press and Design //  Floral: Camilla Svensson Burns Couture Floral and Event Design //  Dress: Claire Pettibone //  Tuxedo: King Tux //  Hair: Dadiana Salon //  Makeup: Tomiko Taft //  Linens: Classic Party Rentals, Santa Barbara  //  Tableware: Small Masterpiece //  Cake: The Cakery //  Jewelry: private collection

Wedding Traditions: Something Blue

Did you ever wonder where the Bridal tradition....
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a lucky sixpence for her shoe... came from?

Well, a lot of people do. This cute poem is an old tradition dating back to the Victorian Age, But a lot of the Brides I meet with each week are still plan on following this sweet tradition in a modern way

A HUGE shout out to the wonderful bloggers over at Bridal Pearls of Wisdom 

We wanted to share their take on this fabulous old tradition.... 

Check out their Blog when you have a minute~

"Something old". These words symbolize CONTINUITY with the Bride's family and past. Some beautiful ideas for this include a cherished piece of jewelry from Grandma, a brooch from a favorite family memeber, a keepsake hankie from Mom's Wedding day or an antique piece of lace stitched into the hem of her gown.

"Something new" represents OPTIMISM and HOPE for the Bride's future and what lies ahead for her. Now speaking from a woman's point of view, aren't we always optimistic when buying something new? That is certainly true and can be easily achieved through the new purchase of a Wedding gown, a gorgeous pair of sparkly earrings and bracelet (pictured left, courtesy of A Beautiful Touch), fabulous high heels (courtesy of something old, something new blog) or something very sweet and sentimental. The list goes on and on...

"Something borrowed" portion of this poem is supposed to be obtained through a happily married relative or friend, whose good fortune in marriage hopefully will carry over to the Bride. Many of "my" Brides find this to be the most challenging aspect of this traditional poem, I think because of style differences or preferences. They often borrow a pretty purse, a small piece of antique jewelry or a sentimental item such as a small family heirloom that has emotional value to the Bride.

Now, as for the "something blue" item of this poem, the color blue has been connected to Weddings far before the Victorian Age. In ancient Rome, Brides wore blue to represent LOVE, FIDELITY and MODESTY. This calming hue has also been chosen by early Christians to dress the Virgin Mary. Therefore, PURITY, is also associated with this color. And this last fact, which I find very interesting, is that before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for Wedding gowns. Think about this proverb, "Marry in blue, lover be true".
The modern Bride can be extremely creative with finding her "something blue". There are plenty of contemporary and trendy, as well as traditional items to choose from.


And finally, a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents WEALTH and FINANCIAL SECURITY. A sixpence was a coin that was minted in Britain from 1551 to 1697. Back in Scottish custom, a groom put a silver coin under his foot for good luck. It should be in the LEFT shoe for the best possible luck! Today, a copper penny is sometimes substituted, although sixpence can still be found and used. 

I LOVE it! Informative and eye opening! Here are a few modern ways that you can incorporate the "blue" tradition into your wedding ensemble.

 Blue Hued Jewelry is always a Popular idea.. Gotta love gorgeous jewelry!

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I love this sweet vintage ring!  Ring source Lost & Fawned

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An easy way to add a bit of blue is to add blue flowers to your bridal bouquet. 

Pretty and guaranteed to be noticed. 

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 Something a little more subtle is to add blue under the dress... crinoline..undies.. 

garter....and other undergarments. 

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Blue shoes are very in! Go bold or sparkly or suede but don't forget your blue shoes.

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 This is darling and it makes for such a sweet picture. The date sewn in blue in the wedding dress lining.  

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 How much do you love this idea? Get your bridal party to sign the bottom of your shoes in blue ink. 


So there you have it! The tradition of the cute little poem that we have all grown to know and love but always wondered what it meant? Now you know, so you can start collecting and implementing your good luck tokens!!!

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Inspirational Wedding: The Astronomer & The Librarian

So have you visited bridesmaid.com? If you haven't you really should! I recently stumbled across this adorable wedding, and just had to share it with our readers. Today's inspirational wedding is both sweet and unique. An astronomer and librarian fell in love decided to bring the love of their occupations into the for front for their wedding theme! The wedding details are "Out of This World" Not to mention that amazing bouquet and lovely and bright bridesmaid dresses. I loved it and I know you will too....Enjoy!

Adorable Sparkly Ballet Flats

Love the Over-sized Silk Blooms the Bridesmaids carried!

Each Groomsmen donned a unique Silk Screened Tie and Vest

The Brides Handmade Silk and Paper Bouquet is OUTSTANDING! So delicate and unique~

Astronomy & Library themed place cards guided the guest to their reserved seating.

I love the simple desserts and custom "guinea pig" cake toppers!

BRILLIANT Favor Idea! The Bride and Groom sent their guests home with a book or novel of their choice... amazing!

To finish the evening the Bride and Groom released a paper lantern into the night sky... perfect

 Images by Brooke Courtney Photography
For more on this wedding and other Inspirational Weddings check out Bridesmaid.com

A divine wedding chock full of details that will be going into MY inspiration notebook! How about our readers...any particular favorites? Let us know. We would love to hear how you might implement these fabulous ideas into your own event!


 

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Wedding Fashion: Statement Jewelry

Jewelry, lovely jewelry. Is there anything more fabulous than putting on a necklace that makes you feel like a million bucks? The shine and the weight of it around you neck is one of the best feelings in the world. Best news is that lately as I scour wedding websites, blogs, magazines and of course all the stylish runway shows... I am seeing gorgeous girls in large, over the top ~Statement Jewelry Pieces~

I am particularly in love with this one that was recently featured on Style Me Pretty.com

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I love BIG, Larger than Life jewelry, and when styled correctly it can take a simple dress or outfit to the next level! No matter the neckline that you are donning on your big day, there is a statement piece for every style.

Here a just a few of our favorites, 

(and helpful links so you can make these" Baubles and Gems" you very own!)

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Anthropologie

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I love the glimmer and glamour of pearls, diamonds, crystals and rhinestones, but who says you can wear colorful and unique jewelry on your wedding day? Gemstone come in every shade in the rainbow, and be a unique way to introduce your wedding palette into your wardrobe.

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Not quite ready to jump in with both feet (and several hundred dollars or more) ModCloth.com has not only fabulous clothes and vintage finds, but amazing jewelry pieces as well. The following *sparklies* are all from ModCloth.com and most are under $50.00.... Hooray!

We would love to see jewelry that inspires you and how YOU dress up your neck for the big day! Send us pictures and we just might feature you here on our site! Enjoy~

For more great wedding inspirations and statement jewelry pieces follow Forevermore Events PINS and one of our Stylist's Pin Boards on Pinterest today!

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Announcing: Pantones Spring 2012 Color Report

Fall is here, and with it brings the vibrant colors of changing leaves, muted hues of the mountain sides and one of my personal fall happenings.... New York Fashion Week. It's that magical time of the year when the Designers and Fashionistas in the industry trot out their newest creations for us to LOVE, Like or Hate!

Even though fashion week has come and gone it graciously left us with a schlew of new colors and trends to drool over. At the foundation of any great and memorable fashion line are the "it" colors that you will see popping up all over.   You see, after fashion week in New York, Pantone always puts together color reports for both Spring and Autumn. Although these colors aren't meant to be wedding specific, it's fun to see what is considered the ''it'' colors for the season...especially since the "it" colors tend to trickle down to the wedding scene via clothing, linens, decor etc. So without further ado announcing the....

PANTONE COLORS for SPRING 2012

We love the inspiration boards the the masterminds at The Perfect Palette put together, and their take on the Pantone Spring 2012 colors is no exception! Here is an excerpt that (I love) from their blog about the newest "it" colors...

I'm happy to report that this time the brights are even brighter, but that's not to say they didn't round out their top 10 with a pretty pastel. Isn't Sweet Lilac dreamy? I'm also happy to report that this list is definitely very close to any list I would have put together for Spring weddings. I can't wait to play around with this palette and see what new and exciting palettes I might discover, but in the meantime take a look at this list and tell me... what's your favorite? Personally, my favorites would have to be Tangerine Tango and Driftwood. However, I must admit that I can't wait to put together a palette of Margarita, Cockatoo and Starfish.
  
.... I am right there with them! Driftwood and Starfish are going to make wonderful companion colors to the bright and cheery 2012 line-up.  Here are a few of my favorite inspiration boards that include a few of the new colors and would be fabulous palettes for an upcoming event...

The Perfect Palette BLOG is truly amazing, and a great place to find inspiration and color ideas. It is such a clean and well put together site and I would highly recommended taking a minute or two (or 20) to check it out!

We would love to here from you..... What is your favorite color combination for Spring 2012?
Thanks for stopping by!

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