INSPIRED BY | BRIDAL HEADPIECES

We’ve talked wedding hair, but now it’s time for hair jewelry. A bridal headpiece is the perfect addition for any bride looking to amp up their wedding look. You can go full on glam tiara or keep it down to earth with a flower crown. Either way, you’ll be turning heads.

Glittering Florals

Photo | Christy Archibald

Regal Rows

Photo | Reigh Walker

Royal Flush

Photo | Lindsay Davenport

Golden Eye

Photo | The Brothers Martens

Bejeweled Veil Combo

Photo | Lauren Nicole Photography

The Ever Sweet, Flower Crown

Photo | Shay and Olive

Pretty and Itty Bitty

Photo | Chelsea Kaye

Are you wearing a headpiece on your big day?

TIPS | FINDING YOUR WEDDING AESTHETIC

The first (or at least the first and most fun) step of your wedding planning is deciding the look of your wedding day. Not only is it exciting to put together, but it’ll live in your wedding pictures forever. When deciding on your oh so important wedding aesthetic, there are tons of things to consider and we’ve rounded up a few for you plus tips on how to keep your vision organized. Let the designing begin!

Photo | Outland Weddings

Brainstorm

Sit down with your boo or BFFs and talk about how you'd always envisioned your big day. Though those plans might have to be scaled down or re-worked to make them realistic, they are a good jumping off point.

Pinterest

Consult your Pinterest, but make sure it’s not just a bunch of pretty pictures. Now that Pinterest allows you to make subcategories, your running wedding board may benefit from some reorganization (especially if this is something you plan to show vendors in the future).

Quick Tip: Think about making a fresh wedding and creating sub-boards for:

• Dress/Bridal Beauty

• Bridesmaids (gifts, beauty)

• Groom/Groomsmen

• Guests (paper, favors, welcome)

• Food and Drinks (reception, cocktail hour)

• Decor

• Shot List

After you’re done, go through your old wedding board and move only your very favorite pins to the new board and delete the rest.

Photo | Rob August

Color Palette

Play with color palettes! Color (or lack thereof) can set the tone of your wedding day and your design aesthetic. Bold is in, but may need some experimentation to get right.

Theme

Looking to over the top with your wedding day aesthetic? Consider a theme. There are never ending options, and no doubt your look will be unforgettable.

Photo | Melissa Marshall

Talk It Out

Ask yourself (and your spouse the big questions)! Do you want your wedding to be:

• Modern or Traditional?

• Big or small?

• Daytime or nighttime?

These will all help to give you a clearer picture of your wedding day.

Consider What You Already Know

Decisions you’ve already made may also sway your wedding style.

Venue: Barns and outdoor venues lend themselves to a more rustic or boho look, while banquet halls and luxe hotels tend to be more classically styled.

Season: The season may also play a role in your overall decor. Winter Wonderland and Autumnal Coziness have very different vibes (and if you even care) you can incorporate them into your event design.

Photo | Diane Keathly

What’s your wedding aesthetic?

INSPIRED BY | WEDDING DRESS STYLE

A wedding dress is one of the most uniquely you decisions you'll make the entire wedding planning process, but making a perfect choice can be daunting. Going into a bridal shop blind is an overwhelming experience if you're not sure what look you want or how to achieve it. That's where we come in! We don't play favorites with our brides, but today we've rounded up a few of our top fashion picks to represent every wedding dress style. Looking for some sleek and modern inspo? We got you. Big and bold more your style? Look no further! Our brides' style is well rounded and ready to help you find your dream wedding dress.

Art Deco Design

Photo | Leah Golter Photography

All Black Everything

Photo | The Brothers Martens

Head to Toe Lace

Photo | Shay & Olive

Bold, Traditional, and Cultural

Photo | Jennifer Yarbro Photography

Delicate Beaded Bustier

Photo | George Street

Sophisticated Sheer Sleeves

Photo | A Sea of Love

Floral Peekaboo Applique

Photo | Jessica Quadra Photography

Bedazzled Body Hugger

Photo | Kevin + Stephanie Cabrera

Textured Silver Sparkle

Photo | Lauren Nicole Photography

Sleek and Modern

Photo | Christina Childress

Baroque and Backless

Photo | Reigh Walker Photography

Decolletage Full of Flowers

Photo | Christina Childress

Vintage Vixen

Photo | Averie Claire

2020 PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: CLASSIC BLUE

The Pantone Color of the Year dropped last week and we want to talk about it! Last Wednesday we waited with bated breath on Pantone's Instagram post announcing 2020s Color of the Year. They teased a few snaps of a gorgeous sunset and we were convinced that the COTY might be an Orange Blossom, a Ruby Red, or Bold Fuchsia so when Classic Blue was announced we were a little… underwhelmed. Blue is a beautiful color both in and outside of wedding design, but being lovers or all things extra we expected something a little more dynamic. I headed over the Pantone's blog for more insight on the choice. They described Classic Blue as:

Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

- Pantone

And that's when we got it; calm, confident, and dependable though not always top of mind when dreaming up wedding color palettes, are some of the most important components to planning a wedding and a life with your boo. While going through our gorgeous wedding archives, we found so many past weddings that'd used blue to compliment their wedding style. Each exuded elegance, style, and understated beauty. Classic Blue, it took us a second, but we're into you.

Photo | Pantone

If you’re into Classic Blue too, we’ve put together a few complementary color palettes plus inspiration from some of our own wedding’s Classic Blue moments. Enjoy!

Color Palettes That’ll Work With Classic Blue

Ways to Incorporate Classic Blue

Bridesmaid Dresses

Photo | Adria Lea

Paper Goods

Photo | Jillian Hogan

Wedding Cake

Photo | Apryl Ann Photography

Stationary

Photo | Morgan Chidsey

Save the Date Display

Photo| Chelsea Q White

Tablescape

Photo | Ben Q. Photography

Groomsmen Attire

Photo | Ashley Rhain

Shoes

Photo | Ashley Rhain

Let us know, are you a Classic Blue convert too?

INSPIRED BY | VELVET

We delved into our favorite fall moments of the season last week, but there was one trend we couldn’t get over! That’s right, velvet is trending and we’re more than happy to get on board with this smooth and sophisticated look. You’ve probably seen it all over the wedding blogosphere, and it may have seemed a little intimidating. We get it velvet doesn’t necessarily scream wedding and it’s popular, but not so popular that you’ve seen it done IRL. Well, today we’re here to demystify because velvet can be incorporated into nearly any wedding element you want, big or small.

Ring Boxes

This one’s small, but can make a big impact. I’m sure you’re asking why the hell do I need a velvet ring box? For the only thing that matters, pictures! *just kidding* But, velvet ring boxes do add a certain amount of luxe into any detail shot. Your photographer will love it and you can keep it as a delicate little keepsake.

Photo | Adria Lea

Photo | The Mrs. Box

Bridesmaids Dresses

Give your girls the gift of feeling cozy and looking cool in velvet bridesmaid dresses. Aside from looking oh so classic, these dresses are perfect for playing into your specific aesthetic. They’re edgy and outside-of-the-box, but subtle enough that they won’t make you cringe when you look back at pictures in 10 years.

Photo | Jennifer Martin Photo

Photo | Jieru Photography

Groom and Groomsmen Attire

Velvet on grooms and groomsmen are one of my favorite way to feature the trend. Many grooms struggle to find a way to distinguish their style from the groomsmen. Think about it, you’re wearing a floor-length white gown and you’re groom is looking handsome (of course!) in a suit that’s similar if not identical to the rest of his groomsmen. With an eye-catching velvet suit jacket or bow-tie/suspender set, he can stand out all on his own.

Photo | Alisha Tova

Photo | Etsy

Bridal Accessories

Small wardrobes touches are an option as well. Your something blue can be velvet too, same with other bridal accessories like a vintage-inspired stole. A velvet stole also sells a Fall/Winter theme, so you’re hitting two birds with one fashionable stone.

Photo | Kristen Kaiser

Photo | Etsy

Decor

Now I have to admit, these are probably the least cost-effective options, but boy are they pretty! Velvet table numbers may go largely unnoticed by guests and may be expensive, but the little details are what sell the look. The same can’t be said for velvet Vow books though, guests may never get to see these additions, but they’ll beautiful and sentimental keepsake to pull out every anniversary.

Photo | Taylor & Porter

Photo | Jenna Bechtholt Photography