Pilot Hill, California Wedding by Mokipotpie

I’m totally loving the homespun and charming vibe of this inland California wedding. Held at a private residence with a huge yard, the challenge for the designers and planners at Mokipotpie was to make the day feel intimate and after looking at these pretty images from Lexigraphics Photography, I think we’d all agree that they pulled it off and then some! This pretty fete is bursting at the seams with simple and sweet DIY ideas to inspire you for your own big day. Click here for more.yellow bridesmaid dresses

From Mokipotpie: My name is Kianne Hilburn. I am a wedding planner from Berkeley, CA. This summer my dear friend, Jennifer Reagan, and I planned a DIY wedding for her cousin-in-law, Reagan Reagan (she just goes by Reagan) and fiance, Brandon Ward. They are both young, free-spirited, world travelers that live to serve others in their daily Christian walk and adore their families.
The wedding took place in Pilot Hill, California at the private proper and home of the Kosct family (some friends from church). The family property, nestled between golden rolling hills, was the ideal setting complete with oak tree groves, a tree swing, chicken coup, goat pen (with goats!) and vineyards on the neighboring hills.
They wanted a wedding that represented their California (Reagan) and Texan (Brandon) roots and was distinctly “them.” Instead of a traditional wedding they opted to have the ceremony under a great oak tree in the backyard. The reception was in a field on the other side of the property. Our goal was to create a homemade, bohemian, summer wedding that was warm and inviting. Even though the wedding took place in such an open and expansive place, we wanted it to feel small and intimate. We created an “indoor out” feeling by adding vintage furniture in key areas, stacks of books (like a library) on the tables, and lights, banners and yard globes in the trees to section out and clearly define areas.blue bridesmaid dresses

Spring Wedding by Sasha Souza Events

Because April brings unpredictable weather, cocktails were held in a clear tent on the grounds of the winery.? Guests were treated to a variety of specialty hors d’oeuvres such as lobster cones with caviar, chilled pea soup with crab stuffed green peas and cheve wine country wontons with apricot dipping sauce – they also indulged on cheese, antipasto and other delicacies on a station.? Escort cards were arranged on custom made picks gleaming with crystals and set in moss. short evening dresses

The dinner tent popped with color – shades of blue and green accented with white flowers.? The carpet in the tent was custom dyed to match the invitation envelopes – just a little detail.? Each of the guests’ place settings featured a crystal bead wire chargers and menus with the pattern of Brooke’s dress & the couple’s new monogram.? We decided to use a pole tent so we could forgo a liner and instead project amazing pattern on the ceiling.? Crystal beaded chandeliers, moss poles with ribbons of roses in tones of white and green and handcrafted garland were used to create the finishing details in the tent.? We also used several tones of linen ranging from a light pear green to a deep ocean blue to create excitement among the 20+ tables!? Dark chiavari chairs were sweetly tied with aqua toned ribbons.yellow bridesmaid dresses

A few years ago, we found a gate in an abandoned lot – it’s been painted about 20 different colors and is featured in quite a few of our weddings …it was? one of the bride’s favorite décor details we do, so it was incorporated into the cocktail tent to lead guests into the dinner.? It’s true that no wine country wedding would be complete without photos of the couple in the vineyard – even in April, the buds were breaking.? The couple also chose a magnum wine bottle for their guest book instead of the traditional paper book (what’s better than great wine you can drink later?)

The same pattern on the invitations is projected on the ceiling using color changing LED lighting – over the course of dancing, the tones changed from deep blue to teal and back again.? The four tier cake made of fondant and handmade flowers featured crystal accents and also had a pattern reminiscent of the bride’s gown.? Being from the south, a groom’s cake was inevitable.? Mark was an avid fly fisherman, so brook surprised him with a tackle box and pole and fish for his cake – even the fly’s on the board were made from edible modeling chocolate.? To end the evening, guests were treated to a port and chocolate table where they cut their own chocolate from large slabs and enjoyed a variety of port.? (note…I’ve never in my life seen 200 people drink 12 bottles of port – they devoured it!)blue bridesmaid dresses
It’s always an honor to be introduced into our couples lives by creating one of the most important days of their lives.? (note I said…one of the most important).? While each event we plan provides unique challenges, we never miss the fact that brides and grooms have a lot of options now when planning their parties and it’s a great feeling to think that they trust us with the monumental task.? I make it a point to thank my couples and the mothers/fathers after the wedding is over – because I am thankful that they entrusted us…so, thank you, again…Brooke & Mark.

Wedding Invitation Trends by Lisa Hoffman

It’s been a while since we’ve hosted Lisa Hoffman, owner and designer behind the unbelievably fabulous Ceci New York. But, she’s back in full force today with a really awesome trend that is making for some seriously gorgeous wedding invitations. No need to blab on and on, I’ll just pass the torch over to Lisa!

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All About Bamboo…
For an instant way to add texture and the beauty of nature to your invitation designs, try incorporating natural bamboo papers. Not only is it completely environmentally friendly but it also adds a wonderfully chic element to your designs. Handmade paper stands out from the manufactured papers with their fibrous texture that is so appealing to the eye and to the touch. Your guests will be intriqued and will have trouble putting your invitations down! yellow bridesmaid dresses

Starting with the invitation above, this invitation takes it’s inspiration from the beauty of the underwater sea. Hand drawn coral and sea shells give a touch of elegance while the coral ink adds a pop of personality. Additional response and activities cards are designed to fit perfectly in the custom die cut pocket at top. Wrapped in woven bamboo paper for a chic textural dimension and finished in a gorgeous coral envelope with white hand calligraphy.

Next up, who doesn’t think of beautiful blue waters and romantic sunsets when you picture a wedding in Jamaica? My goal with this design was to capture that feeling of resort relaxation as you watch the tropical sunset go down. The juxtaposition between the natural woven bamboo outside and the reveal of the color intensity of my water color painting on the inside, represented both the beauty of Roundhill resort and the breathtaking views of nature’s surroundings. The painting is filled with a spectrum of blues and greens with accents of intense oranges for vibrancy. The painting is my interpretation of the bride’s dress detailing which I made my own for her invitation.

And finally, with a modern beach wedding, this design had to capture the essence of the Hamptons. Rolling dunes, sea grass, photography of the ocean all beckon guests to come away for a relaxing weekend. The cover is a custom illustration of an artistic interpretation of waves or natural wood grain, and the book is lined with a light bamboo woven paper and finished with a pocket in the back that holds the RSVP set. The gorgeous palette of blue and sand keeps it very beach chic.blue bridesmaid dresses

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I heart Lisa in a big way. Her invitations are so swoon worthy…with something totally new and hugely unique coming out every time I turn around! We have another ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS feature coming up from Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York in just a bit!

Bridal styling at home...

On the day of the wedding, there is a slight mess in the bride's House. Curlers lie around, laundry spread in the room and hair clips are vertstr?ut on the bed. In addition to the bride even the Brautmutter and the two bridesmaids in the chaos run wildly back and forth, while the fit at all shake looks on. one shoulder bridesmaid dresses

At this moment, it is important that the bride not even to the styling care must make. Because instead of now to go into the salon, excited to look for a parking lot, and fear to have, that the hairstyle again falls apart until at home, she has invited the stylist to be home. Also the bridesmaids happy approved this proposal. In Bonn and the surrounding area, some stylists that specialize in the styling of brides and like to come to a home can be found.

In advance was discussed at a trial date the hairstyle and tried out. But nevertheless, the bride has a few changes. It lets you not be led astray the stylist and the Wedding Planner sends los, to get some fresh flowers. Because ultimately this is the day of the bride and your wishes will be fulfilled.

And as the driver then drives forward, all with their styling are done on time. Even if there is still chaos in the House, are all now quite relaxed and looking forward to a perfect day. black bridesmaid dresses

2012 Homecoming dresses are inspiring ideas

Evening wear is required by several people. New fashion has entered at the beginning of 2012.

Winter vacation is just around the corner, so let us now cheer up! What I will say is that the new season of Homecoming style dresses. Yes, I'm always interested in the fashionable new styles such as the evening wear in 2012, hairstyles and makeup so much, especially the fashionable clothes styles for women or young teens. This time I will share some fabulous and inspirational homecoming dresses of styles with you, girl. As we all know, that the new homecoming season will be in full swing in a short time. pink bridesmaid dresses

Return day is a special beautiful day for girls and boys in school. Take the good chance, show their beauty and charm, by dressing up with evening gowns such as gowns high low or A line like the Princess. But the homecoming day is not only the time for our favorite teams to cheer, but prepares the homecoming dance. First of all, that is full this homecoming season some top trends for the evening wear 2012, although is 2012 still on the way. We will take the clothes to associate the hairstyles, our clothes, and the finishing touches on our eyes with our makeup. There are two most important tips about evening wear in 2012, for this season 2012 return below to help you. 

Fashion trend for the 2012-homecoming dresses

Online shows the information of the evening wear, for 2012 homecoming dress trends are to try it, two important trends sequins, to combine clothes. We have since sequins or beads clothes for the last couple of seasons, and this season are hotter than ever before. Many celebrities are on this trend hurry because it works for most body types and it is a classic way, show style, without exaggerated. Other trends of this season follow dresses, ball gown, ruffle and two-coloured dresses include a shoulder. chiffon bridesmaid dresses

Grandma chic for the season of 2012 coming home

Grandma chic, you can also call it the retro trend. A trend for the homecoming season, where we are in hair styles and make up looks look, is the trend of the 1940s Glam. In this season, the starting and runway inspired pin-up girls of the 1940s and many prominent love this trend on the red carpet, making it look a show for Homecoming night finish.

A Word, each lady should a dress as well as cocktail dress, ball gown, Abiballkleid available, the different party during homecoming season to cope. 

Do you have A proper and great evening dress for wedding?

Wedding is the most important time of a lady. Finally the two stay together forever. Currently, we need to participate in more such parties.

When participating in an important wedding, you should now know that the correct formal dresses are the etiquette, you should have. And weddings in the evening are formal, so you can dress themselves some formal evening wear, to take part in the celebration. Some semi-formal clothes are fit for the evening. Now, let's find us more information and experience to you in the wedding celebration in the evening make lamps. wedding dresses mermaid

Just some everyday costumes which are worn usually during the day aside. Take some night clothes, if you are considering at a wedding celebration in the evening. In the solemn and happy wedding party, you can do something to make you both beautiful and polite. In the General, we have no way to wear an elegant evening wear. But the Gala at a wedding can with elegant colors, as well as evening wear grey be very useful and we make a big difference. Imagine that you are such red long evening gown in chiffon fabric, Halter, heart neckline and issued long sleeve very striking and sophisticated in celebration.

A formal opportunity must follow the rules, which must be modest, revival. When you drag the clothes bit formally, it is not very polite. And should get more attention than the bride. You can the second, not the number one be if you smart enough. Such as an elegant dress in satin decorated with embroidery and beading on the chest and waist? You can add a full shimmering skirt with some sequins on the upper bust. Also remember that many sequins you in bad taste will make and never forget that permits is the crucial point. Maybe you can avoid the mini evening wear that make them sexy as the bride. wedding dresses

Once it one of my friends of lily, their romantic wedding in the evening place is. The dark night, bright moon and romantic activities the atmosphere relaxed high and excited. Everything was in high mood, I remember. Would you know what was I to celebrate in the evening? And what I want to tell you is that I attention only less than the bridal suite with my appropriate semi-formal dress win. I remember deeply that there is a long ivory chiffon strapless sweetheart evening dress with some pearls on the waist is draped. This dress is modest and shiny at the same time. I think that you may have a try of the evening dresses with straps.

Shoes are also crucial for the whole figure. A good pair of shoes can be relaxed and comfortable at the party. Comfort is the most important thing for you, making you free time on the party. Shoes are important for women. mermaid wedding gowns

Evening dresses are especially important for women. There are always many kinds of night or night clubs for them to participate. So make some preparation, the right decision.

Major brands of long-sleeved wedding, how can you miss winter!

Long-sleeved wedding role, simply because a high degree of exposed skin can not withstand winter wedding it? NO, NO, NO, in the fashion front, holding only a one shoulder wedding dresses very minor factor. That a common interpretation of the snow with sky ultimate romantic wedding dress, it must be part of this season the trend model.

Charlotte Balbier 2012 Candy Kisses

Since the British royal Princess Kate wedding lace long-sleeved dress with a retro rings scrape together the strongest voice, the fitted lace wedding dress shoulder cinderella wedding dresses bag brand in the major surge in the frequency of occurrence. Conservative and slightly shy of the chest design, refined elegant style lace long-sleeved shirt, umbrella hem, graceful bow-type paper air belt, the oath of detail, enough to make a royal bride to complete the shape of a dream wedding.

Elizabeth Fillmore 2012

Sexy fishtail skirt wrapped chest flow lines carved in the event of a three-dimensional lace, the interpretation of a unique beauty. Heavy lace skirt and simple stature into sweetheart wedding dresses sharp contrast, exquisite lines and splendid noble cause of the style of the perfect into one, giant pattern romantic lace personal coverage, the maximum curves show the charm of women. Who says fashion can not be sexy and solemn occasion to control it?

Inmaculada García 2012

Long-sleeved wedding dress in the season, T-stage, Inmaculada García 2012 this knee length wedding dresses wedding dress memorable. How delicate white light to show the Queen as the Knight-like elegance and handsome? In the designer’s eyes, this is not a problem, but once again demonstrated unrestrained imagination and craft of gods wonderful opportunity. Large lantern light, such as onion skin coat sleeve, collar ring and petal cufflinks, like men’s dress in womb from out of shape, will proudly share of convey neutral noble unusually thorough. Melaleuca fold hem and long white sand pearl waist stacked complex, blurred and disney wedding dress add more pure, Chu Chen refined temperament.

Marchesa 2012

Difficult to imagine, how to melt on stylish metallic design of the traditional wedding? Until we’ve seen to this clever use of “installment savings” concept of the stunning dress, blurted out in our hearts with praise worries dissipated. Sparkling sequins and beads in metallic lace on the winding, to correct symmetrical pattern, with a totem-like mystery, and the noble classical stamp. Meanwhile, the waist folds of rich and rigorous design, meticulous precision, perfection.

MaxMara 2012

Like a fluid flowing folds of the organ, from head to foot, a trace of chaos – so we had to dress for this superb craft tribute. Inspiration from the Greek goddess in white skirts, accompanied by soft and transparent lily-like petals, butterfly wings, long-sleeved light general publicity, showing mermaid style wedding dresses Seiitsu solemn and lively. Multi-smock-like design, but also successfully used a different level of transparency adds a sense of dress.

Oscar De La Renta 2012

Pretty small fishtail skirt layers, with a bit of playful and playfully flavor; full heavy lace applique, satin and tulle at the turn of shop organization, thickness has caused the skirt body is very eye-catching. Put this charming wedding, the bride seems to classic wedding dresses walk through the fallen leaves from falling out from the goddess, elegant and leisurely manners, everyone obsession.

Stewart Parvin 2012

Classical ballet skirt, again in the designer’s ingenuity in a burst of light different from the past. Dark stretch the upper body design, dance clothes and simulate the shape and texture, but in gorgeous lace roses bright patch appears against the background of sheath wedding dresses extravagance is compelling; white veil-like flying off as the Yu Jian, fluffy the thick texture, the perfect Barbie girl who dream to restore.

Suzanne Neville 2012 Nostalgia

Clouds of steam Sunlight generally gorgeous long tail yarn, fine exquisite lace wrapped more conspicuous slender arms moving, beautiful butterfly on the back bone design, covered in layers of skin to find for the charming expose opportunities. Even this empire waist wedding dresses delicate covered buttons are neat dress, probably in that piece to achieve a fairy tale Cinderella dreams of Seduction.