Valentine's Day Wedding Theme Color Palette

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, some of you might be celebrating a Valentine's Day Wedding Theme or possibly getting engaged. I have chosen some color palettes to give you a head start on choosing you wedding colors. I was able to accomplish this using a wonderful tool provided by Sherwin Williams called Chipit. I had introduced this tool before in a previous post labeled, Awesome D.I.Y. Tools. I thought it would be neat to highlight it once again...and perhaps many more times for other color palette ideas since I think its such an awesome tool.
      

 

Created through Sherwin Willams Color Tool: Chipit!
Picture source: Martha Stewart Raspberry Almond Financiers

 

      

 

Created through Sherwin Willams Color Tool: Chipit!
Picture Source: WeddingBee

 

       

      

 

Created through Sherwin Willams Color Tool: Chipit!
Picture source: DIY Cookies by RocknRollbride

      

Created through Sherwin Willams Color Tool: Chipit!
Picture source: www.mandarinflower.com


Any thoughts on these color palettes?

 

Cinco de Mayo Wedding Theme

Cinco de Mayo is a couple days away and I thought I would share a festive wedding theme. Ever considered a Cinco de Mayo Wedding Theme? If you are like me and saw nothing but bright colors, sombreros, panchos, etc, at the sound of this theme, think again. I definitely was thinking this way and while there is nothing wrong with that, I wanted to seek something that would say Cinco de Mayo theme in a classy way with lighter colors. I would like to call this a desert mirage in pastels...maybe too dramatic.

The Inspiration

                           

                                        Source: greenweddingshoes.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest 

                                                                                                                                                                        




      

                
                                               Source: pixelscrapper.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

                                    

                                         Source: paratinovia.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

                                                Source: wedshare.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

 

                                           Source: Uploaded by user via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

These festive yet classy invites and save the dates are sold through Etsy.com. Love the color combination and all the details.

                                             Source: Uploaded by user via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

This is a customized guest sign in box sold through Etsy.com. Cool way to add a personalized touch.

                                        Source: Uploaded by user via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

Love these centerpieces. Not sure if they used dried pinto beans to fill the bottom of these vases but if they did that is cleaver. If they didn't then I'm clever for thinking about this...just kidding. Gives it an illusion of being in the desert.

                                         Source: babydeco.blogspot.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

DIY Mexican Banners or the proper name for them Papel Picado (Perforated Paper).  These are pretty neat. I made simple ones for a sister's get together and hung them from one corner to the next in the kitchen.  If you prefer a classier version use square doilies or wide laced fabric like the one demonstrated after the color palette picture. Feel free to comment.


                             If you are not feeling crafty check out some selections through Amazon.

                                                              White Mexican Wedding Banner $17.50

                                                                       64 Beautiful Succulents $68.00

These will make great favors for your guests. Another option would be to grow them yourself. I've never experimented with these so I would do some research first before trying to grow them. They look so pretty.  Buy Succulent seeds.

                                                   Stay tune for more inspirations on this theme.
                                                

The Look for Less: All White Winter Capes

In continuation to creating your All White Winter Wonderland Wedding, I have decided to have a post on Winter Wedding Capes.  In the craziness of planning a wedding you must keep in mind that if you are stepping outside to capture God's all white beauty; SNOW, you must bundle up.  You don't want to be sick on your honeymoon ;) You will thank me later.  While you're at it, you minus will dress up your whole bridal party in white winter fur capes.

White Flower Girl Fur Capes

Baby Fur Cape $34.00

Flower Girl's Cozy Cape $40.00

White Satin Flower Cape  $23.95

  Short Bridal Fur Wraps

 

The Look: Real Fox Fur Wrap   $1,095.00 - $1,285.00 (WOW!!)

the less: Faux Fur Bridal Wrap   $89.95

Mid Size Bridal Fur Capes

The Look: Mid Length Hooded Satin Bridal Cloak $245.95

the less: Bridal Winter Fur Cape $65.00

Long Bridal Fur Capes

The Look: Long Bridal Fur Cape $160

the less: Bridal Winter Fur Cape $125.00

Ivory Lined Velvet Cloak $60.00

Feel free to comment on your favorite Winter Cape:)



Bridal Party Rocking the Fur Capes



Stay tune for your All White Winter Wedding Accessories...but in the mean time I'll leave you with these warm and comfortable looking shoe accessory.  Through my search, I have only seen them on UK websites...let me know if you see them elsewhere.  They also have them with blue ribbon, if you are looking to for your Something Blue.

Just Married Cupid Wedding Boots

Your All White Winterwonderland: All White Wedding Cakes

Gathered some inspiration for all you brides that want to do an All White Wedding.  Kind of excited because I came across some very simple cakes that can be conquered by you DIY brides.  But in my opinion keep the pressure off and leave this to a trusting friend. Hope you enjoy and are inspired by my selection of All White Wedding Cakes:) 

If you are a DIY bride feeling overwhelmed by the DIY wedding cake option, Check out my video on Affordable Wedding Cake Alternatives to keep you on Budget and open your mind to other possibilities.

Dreamy Coconut Wedding Cake: Recipe

Chrysanthemum Wedding Cake: Recipe

Round Wedding Cakes

D.I.Y Wedding Cake

Feeling inspired to make your own Wedding Cake or having a friend make it?  Click here to see step by step instructions on how you can make your own wedding cake.

All White Laced Wedding Cakes

 

Source 1:  Laced Cake with Flower

Source 2: All White w/ Floral Bouquet Cake

Source 3:  Garden Rose Wedding Cake 

Attention to Detail All White Wedding Cakes

Source 1: Solid with Ribbon
Source 2: All White with Flowers and Gold Details  My Favorite!
Source 3: Mattelasse Wedding Cake
Source 4: All White with White pinecones



Your Not So Traditional All White Wedding Cakes




Modern: Squared Modern White Cake
Elegant: White-on-White Wedding Cake
Whimsical: Flower Power Wedding Cake


Which All White Wedding Cake is your least or most favorite?  Feel free to leave me a comment:)

Look for Less: All White Winter Wedding

If you are planning an all white wedding on a Budget I have selected some simple yet affordable centerpieces along with some DIY projects for you DIY brides.  Remember the key to saving money is to Alternate not Terminate:) 

White Wedding Flowers

Simple but Elegant All White Centerpieces

Here is a selection of small wedding centerpieces that seem affordable. You can use them to alternate with other centerpieces or as you main centerpieces to save money. Flowers can be very expensive so make carnations your main flower and highlight them with the flower of your choice to save even more money.

1. Glass variation with Flowers                

2. Glass cylinder vases with white Stones and Candles

3. White flowers with Brooches

4. Cube glass with White Flowers

All White Vases

1. All White Wedding

2. White Vases with Flowers

3. White Vases from Etsy $350

DIY Wedding Projects for the DIY bride

Can't afford those beautiful vases from Etsy priced at $350...don't dismay.  Be inspired by you recylcing bin.  Below are some inspirations to help you create your Wedding Look for Less.  Grab some of your recycled wine bottles, beer bottle or any bottle with a nice shape along with some spray paint to create these affordable recycled wedding centerpieces.  Add candles, branches or even single stem flowers to add to the look.  So easy a DIY bride can do it:)

1. Gold and White Wine Bottles

2. Glitter Vases

3. White Vases

More DIY Wedding Projects for the DIY bride

1. Paper Mache fruits

2. Pom Pom Balls

3. Paper Lanterns

4. Hanging cans

5. Paper Flowers (looks real)

6. Ribbon Pom Pom Balls

1. All White with Tulle Pom Poms

2. Mini wedding Cakes

3. Cylinder Vases

I love the mini cakes as centerpieces, especially since it's something that you can make yourself to save money.  Good option if your venue charges for cake cutting, this way there is no cake cutting nor cake cutting fees.  Still can't believe some venues charge for this.

Feel free to leave a comment on this post:)

Stay tune for more Inspirations on Creating your All White Winter Wedding Look For Less.

Fall weddings: Getting the Look for Less

Here's a real fall wedding reception to give you an idea on how you can get the Look for Less.  Remember the key to saving money is not to terminate but to alternate.  Sometimes having a lighter or darker shade of color, a taller or smaller vase, or even a bigger or smaller table, could make a huge difference on your budget.  Every penny counts:) 






Here is your break down for creating your fall wedding look for less:

1.  Vase                20”   6 piece      $66.00       ($11.00 each)
                        24”   6 piece      $84.00       ($14.00 each)
                        32”   6 piece    $126.00       ($21.00 each)


2.  Overlay         Ivory overlay       $6.99      (original: $9.99)   
                       Yellow overlay     $6.99      (original: $10.99)
                       Mint overlay        $3.99      (original: $7.49)
                       Orange overlay    $6.99      (ranges from $4.49 to $6.99)


 Note: All of these, except for the orange overlay,  
are cleareance prices, so availability may be  limited. 
Other overlays available to buy.  Depending on how
many you need, the price per overlay is reduced.


Other Fall Wedding Ideas: If going for the route of the Less, consider combining a light color with a darker color to still give it your fall wedding look. For example, if you choose to go with the mint overlay,  don't choose the multiple color leaves instead choose the leaves to be solid brown (spray paint or shop around nature)  and add tiny mint green flowers along with perhaps sage flowers on the tree branches.  



3. Leaves         200 count            $10.99       (.05 per leaf)
                    2000 count          $49.99       (.02 per leaf)


Tips: Cheaper if you shop around nature: Free!



4. Napkins       1- 500 count        ($.75   -    $.51 each)

Tip: If the overlay tableclothes don't fit your budget,
consider adding color to your table  with these cloth napkins.


5.  Tree branches  FREE


Note: Find the overlays and the napkins  by scrolling down to external websites and clicking on CVlinens.



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Fall wedding on a buget: Part 2 Acorns and Pine cones

How can you be inspired by nature using acorns and pine cones?  Be inspired with the options below.

1. Use them to create table numbers for your guests.

2. Place pillar candles on top of a plate charger and place acorns along with pine cones around the candles.

3. Place acorns and pine cones along with leaves inside a glass vase. Place a candle in the center, like shown on the picture below.

4. Incorporate the acorns and pine cones into your fall bridal bouquet or your bridesmaids bouquet.

5. Spray paint the acorns and pine cones.


Credits:  1. Pine cone Boutonnieres  2. Pine cone bouquet 3.  Pine cone canopy  4. Hanging Pine cones  5.Single vase with Pine cones  6. Multiple vases with Pine cones  7.  Tall vase with acorns  8. Taper candles inside of Pine cones 9.  DIY pinecone with votives  10. Pine cone Flowers  11.  Orange centerpiece  12.  Colorful acorns  13.  Pine Cone mirror

Fall weddings on a budget: Part 1 Using Tree Branches for Centerpieces

When planning a fall wedding on a budget, consider your surroundings. So to all you do it yourself brides, put on your walking shoes and go for a walk…be inspired by nature. Here are some DIY fall wedding ideas:

Centerpieces


Tree branches

1. Collect some tree branches. Spray paint them (optional).

2. Go to the Dollar store and pick some small flowers that come in a bunch.

3. Glue the flowers to the branches.

4. Place the branches in a glass vase with the same color stones of your flowers.



5. Optional: Place a 12X12 cardstock paper underneath the vase. (They have really neat paper at AC Moore and Michael’s with different colorful patterns).



The following pictures are Do It Yourself centerpieces, using tree branches. In the first picture section I have selected wedding centerpiece ideas that virtually can cost you less than $5 dollars each.  If you have some rope laying around, you can wrap it around the tree branches numerous times to give it a rustic look. Then add some leaves or flowers from around the yard and you have yourself free wedding centerpieces.   

The 2nd picture section might require a bit more work and a couple more bucks, but even at that they can be affordable wedding centerpieces.  For example, the oh so pretty pink wedding tree centerpiece can be adjusted to your taste and budget. The base can be replaced with a square vase from the dollar store.  Glue some cardstock to the vase rusing Mod Podge (works as a glue and acrylic) then add some ribbon.  Instead of the pricey roses, use silk flowers, tissue paper flowers or  mulch to cover the surface.

Stay tune for more Fall weddings on a Budget.  Part 2: Using Pinecones and Acorns.



Credits:

1.  Wedding tree with orange flowers. 2. Tree branches in oval vases 3. Tree branches with yellow ribbon.  4.Branch bundles  5. Branch with candles 6. Tree branch chandelier 7. Branch with blue and ivory flowers  8. Pink wedding tree

Fall wedding colors - Weddings inspired by nature

Planning a fall wedding but don't want your traditional fall wedding colors? Below are both your traditional wedding colors and your non traditional wedding colors. Love how these color palettes were put together to inspire one to venture into trying something different. Be open minded. Be inspired by nature. Stay tune for my following post on getting the fall wedding look for less.



Color Palette credits: Check this site out for other wedding color palette inspirations.

http://www.design-seeds.com/search/label/autumn