Etsy It...Vintage Silverware Place cards

These vintage tarnish silverware are perfect for place cards, and garden markers!

whitetulipboutiqtue's shop

Fashion Friday... Rustic Wedding Gowns

These dresses are perfect for a rustic and vintage wedding!

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Inspiration...50's Pastel Vintage Wedding

Soft pastels for a 50's Vintage Spring Wedding.



Created by Annette Kerslake
Shoes by Pixel and Hank, Vintage Walking Girls, Car, Glass Bottle, Type Writter, Record by Carl Christensen, Vintage dresses by Tailored

Inspiration Board... Steampunk Wedding

Today inspiration board is for Vanessa and Ray's steampunk inspired wedding at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena.  H.G Wells vintage romance with hard industrial elements, love it!

Featured Wedding... Emily & Mike

I'm so excited to have Emily and Mike's wedding featured in The Best Wedding Magazine! 

I had such a fun time designing their vintage birdcage-inspired wedding.  Emily was easy-going and calm throughout the whole planning process, and Mike, a talented graphic designer, created all the stationery, including handmade invitations out of paper towels!

 

 

Event Designer and Planner: Annette Garcia Kerslake for Simply Natural Events

Ceremony Venue: St. Paul the Apostle Church

Reception Venue: Marina Del Rey Marriott

Photographer: Linda Lewis Photographer 

Florist: Ann's Florist

DJ: Dash Entertainment

Make Up Artist: Blushing Bridal

Stationary: Mike Paz

Linens: BBJ Linens

Silhouette Cake Toppers

I've never been a huge fan of cake toppers, but this year I've seen so many unique ones I've changed my mind. 

These customized silhouette toppers would make a perfect heirloom!

Source: beyondbeyond.co.uk via Rebecca on Pinterest

Where to buy: Wedzu

Vintage Brooch Boutonnieres

Here's a stylish, eco-friendly alternative to the traditional flower boutonniere.  It will make for an everlasting memento of your wedding!

Images via Once Wed

Etsy Wednesday...Cake Banner and Bunting

The cake banner topper from Ready To Go is crazy yummy and eco-friendly!  This cardstock is 100% recycled and the company has used hydroelectric power to fuel its plant since 1922. Very cool.  Check out their bunting banners for cakes and cupcakes!

Rustic Woodland Chalkboard Hearts

Bragging Bags Wood chalkboard hearts is perfect for your upcoming Valentine's Day party. Woodland. Eco Friendly. Natural. Shabby Vintage Chic.

Bragging Bags

 Use as Table Numbers ~ Escort Cards ~ Place Cards ~ or Name Cards ... they also double as drink coasters & unique little favors!

Fashion Fridays... 2011 Fashion Wedding Trends

A few trends for the upcoming year!

Lace wedding dresses

Lace will always be a timeless staple for wedding dresses, but after years of satin and tulle dominating bridal looks, this delicate, classic material is having a comeback.

1940s, 1950s & 1960s…everything!

There’s a vintage boom happening, from the engagement shoot and getaway car to the wedding dress and hairstyle. Whether you choose a retro birdcage veil or a beehive ‘do, a white dinner jacket for your groom or some vintage Mary Janes, this trend can be a full-on wedding theme or just a fun, old-style touch. 















Big, textured ballgown skirts

Smooth, satiny skirts have been the over-arching trend for a while now, but 2011 will see brides adding a dose of texture to their princess-style ballgowns. Ruffles, roses, organza petals and layers of lace make for voluminous, dramatic silhouettes that will leave your guests in awe.  
 Pride and Prejudice
Article via Zank You 

Vintage Silverware Place cards

These tarnish silver-plate vintage silverware are perfect for place setting accents, and garden markers! A vintage or rustic wedding must have.
Where to find: whitetulipboutique's shop

Fashion Fridays: Natural Spring

Items in this set:
Burberry Prorsum silk dress
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Snakeskin Pump - saved by Ruzii :], $625
Fashion for Day and Night - Clothes for Day and Night - Marie Claire
Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, $60,750
Yellow Diamond Ring, Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Rings, 7 Carat...

Cupcake Truck...Yum

To satisfy your sweet tooth have Enjoy Cupcakes come to your next event with their adorable restored vintage Shasta trailer...twinkling lights, a festive canopy & a wafting sweet smell will make your event unique & unforgettable.

Do you have a favorite flavor, color, scent, theme, or drink? Let them incorporate that into custom desserts especially for you & your guests!

Vintage....Lost & Found

Looking for those great vintage trunks, chairs, and suitcases? Try found an event decor and prop resource supplying brides, event planners, designers and photographers with unique vintage items to give their presentations character, style and originality. Using resources and connections across the country, Jeni is usually able to find that unique item you have been dreaming about!

Images Via: Wedding Chicks

What I like...1940's Inspiration Gown

1940 House Gown Inspired Silk White Dupioni Wedding Dress by joanshum

Mad Men Fashion: Peggy Olson Twist

Peggy Olson's (Elizabeth Moss) is a junior copywriter at Sterling Copper. Once a bit of an odd duck, Peggy's new found self confidence makes you want to shout "you go girl". Her own office with a window, smoking marijuana, my gosh what's next burning her bra? That's not till seasons 7, but I can't wait!

This week fashion inspiration is a farewell to the old Peggy. No more little girl with a ponytail, even though I have to admit I'll miss her sweater's a bit.

Coral stitch crop cardigan $32
dorothyperkins.com

Treated tweed pencil skirt $528
brownsfashion.com

Report Signature Women's Trudi Pump $20
endless.com

Pearl Stud Earrings $19
amazon.co.uk

DYI... Another Great Rustic Centerpiece

I found these simple rustic candle centerpieces at Once Wed. Perfect for a fall wedding!

What you will need:

· slice of wood ( 11′ diam x 2.5′ h)
· glass cylinder vases ( 11′h, 9′h, 6′h x 3.5′ diam) you can find these at
Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michael’s Crafts, and Hobby Lobby
· pillar candles ( 3 varying heights to fit in each vase)
· ribbon & yarn
· fabric, wood, or dried flowers
· double sided tape
· scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut 3 pieces of ribbon/yarn (one arms length per piece). Wrap each vase with ribbon/yarn. Attach ends of ribbon/yarn with double sided tape to surface of vase. I chose to wrap with a knobby yarn, satin ribbon, and grosgrain ribbon to create a variety of textures. I also wrapped the ribbon/yarn at different heights on each vase to create more interest.

2. Attach fabric/wood/dried flower to a piece of ribbon and tie around tallest vase.

3. Insert pillar candles into vases. arrange cluster of vases on wood slice, keeping the sides with the tape facing the center.

4. Arrange fabric/wood/dried flowers on wood slice around the vase cluster. Light the candles and enjoy your rustically elegant centerpiece!

FYI: The wooden flowers shown are no longer available for purchase. I would suggest creating fabric flowers or heading to a local craft store and picking up some dried botanicals. If you are interested in creating these centerpieces in large numbers, I would suggest ordering the vases in bulk.

Ban Do, Can Do...Hair

Sorry I didn't have a chance to post Fashion Friday. But, I've made it make up today with these ultra hip hair accessories from ban.do, via Junebug Loves. Jen and Jamie two stylists from Los Angeles also create amazing belts, corsages, and collars. I'm heading over to pick up some band and collars for the fall!

DYI...Wedding Cup Cake Stand

These cupcake stands from Once Wed are sublime for a vintage wedding or baby shower. Can you believe they're made from terra cotta pots?

What You’ll Need:

2 terra cotta saucers (I used a 7” and a 10” saucer, but you can use any size you like)

2 terra cotta rose pots (The pots I used are 5” and 6” high. You can use any size as long as they are taller than the height of your cupcake and frosting.)

2 yards ribbon (or what ever it takes to make it around the circumference of your saucer)

Decorative or scrap book paper

Acrylic paint

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Sponge paint brush

Scissors

Cupcakes

Resources:

Terra cotta pots are available at most nurseries and home and garden stores.

Cupcakes shown are available at Hello, Cupcake in Tacoma, WA

http://www.hello-cupcake.com

Instructions:

1. Begin by painting both sides of your terra cotta saucers and only the outside of the terra cotta rose pots with your acrylic paint and sponge brush (see figure one and two). Paint a second coat if needed.

2. Allow the paint to dry completely.

3. Turn the saucers upside down and glue the bottom of the rose pots to the back side of the saucers using your hot glue gun. Use a generous amount of glue. (see figure 3)

4. When the glue has dried, turn your cake stands right side up and carefully glue your ribbon to the edge of your saucers. (see figure 4)

5. Cut two circles out of your paper to line the inside of the saucers. (see figure 5)

6. Stack stands and arrange your cupcakes.

Budget:

2 terra cotta saucers $7

2 terra cotta rose pots $3

acrylic paint $2.50

2 yards ribbon $4

1 sheet paper $1.50

Total = $18 for two stands

Project created by Laurie Cinotto,

What I like...Country Tins

I took advantage of working in Salt Lake City, Utah, this week and booked a stay at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort for the next few days. It's been simply wonderful to decompress and take in nature at one of the most beautiful resorts in North America.

I happened upon these hanging vintage tin milk cans from Farmhouse Wares, which fit perfectly with my mood. I can't wait to use them for one of my weddings. They are simply sweet and make unique, rustic centerpieces. And the fun doesn't stop there. They're perfect for stylish storage in the home, whether they're repurposed to hold tools, pens, keys, or other odds and ends. How perfectly green!