boutique tents
I’ve been nursing an obsession with Boutique Tents lately. Obviously I’ve got some beachy/moroccan/ikat thing going through my mind, and these tents are fueling the obsession.
{the chinois tent designed by Blue Moon Events and photographed by A Bryan Photography}
preppy meets moroccan
I’m dreaming of an event that’s a little bit preppy and a little bit Moroccan. It all started when I saw that seahorse motif in Mr. Boddington’s studio several weeks ago. I’d love to pair it with a blue ikat pattern.
{1 – picture by me in mr. boddington’s studio; ikat fabric from the lil bee; J Crew bracelet via Style Court; flower arrangement originally from Domino Magazine via inspired to flower}
outdoor lighting inspiration
We’re working on a few at-home weddings this year, and, of course, you have so much more freedom to be creative with lighting when you’re hosting an event at your own home! These images are inspiring us now…
{image #1 martha stewart; #2 via cupcake style;#3 sandra lane via sarah kaye; #4 michelle rago; #5 joy thigpen via once wed; #7 lena corwin’s wedding via flickr}
planning an outdoor wedding
If you’re planning an outdoor, off-site (i.e. no kitchen) event, your first stop should be the tent company. Since you’ll be building your space from scratch and bringing in all of the mechanics necessary for your party, it’s best to have a clear understanding of rental costs from the start.
Other important things to think about for outdoor events: is there power at the site? How much? Will you need a generator? Are there bathrooms or will you need to bring restroom trailers in? Will your caterer need a catering tent or is there a structure on the property that can function as a prep area? What type of lighting is necessary?
Of all of the types of events, an outdoor wedding can be the most logistically challenging. Be sure to work closely with your planner (if you have one), your rental company, the venue and your caterer.
summertime dreaming…
Today I’m dreaming of warm days, summer colors and yummy fruity drinks…
{table & watermelon salad both from martha stewart; flowers via martha stewart; auga frescas via ruby press originally from matt bites; wedding via country living}
garden brunch wedding inspiration
I had such a good time working on this little piece of inspiration I pulled together for The Wedding Shoebox. Valerie asked me to dream a little bit: if I could do it again, what would my wedding look like? I’d never in reality re-do my wedding. It was perfect just the way it was, but since we’re dreaming…I’ve always loved the idea of a intimate brunch wedding at a garden (maybe Tuckahoe Plantation in Richmond in the spring). Because, really what’s better than yummy pastries & mimosas, not to mention a color palette that’s soft and dreamy?
viv&ingrid’s Carnival of Sweets
Ruby Press threw a Carnival of Sweets at Miette to celebrate viv&ingrid’s ten year anniversary. I think this might just be the perfect sweet treat to end the holiday week! Enjoy!
{photography by Kristen Loken; Flowers by Cherries}
Amy + John’s vintage inspired wedding
I just love the soft color palette Amy, the designer behind Swoon, used for her wedding. From the vintage wooden containers used for the floral arrangements to the wire baskets that held favor bags, the simplicity is super chic and so lovely.
{photographs by Michelle Pattee}
burlap + lace
{table with yellow flowers via The Brides Cafe, photographed by BB photography; “mambo” table via The Brides Cafe photographed by Sweet Monday Photography; magic number pot at anthropologie; bouquet wrapped with burlap and lace via Once Wed, photographed by Our Labor of Love}
Inspiring me today…
Beautiful florals and styling from The Not Wedding. Browse the gallery here.
{photography by Our Labor of Love, flowers by Amy Osaba}
