Inspire: Pink and Black

I never really liked the color pink growing up. It came across as very girly and growing up with 3 boys there was no room for girly! Black has always seemed very classic and chic to me and a total staple in my wardrobe.

A couple years ago I did a reception for my friend Julie. Her colors were pink, white, and black. Her arrangement was adorable down to the Good&Plenty she had me spread around on the white linens. Now pink is one of those colors that I like. Can't say I love it, but there are a lot of shades and tones of pink that if done right can look very elegant or playful.

This color board was fun to do since it isn't super girly. I like the modern look of the flowers, playfulness of the cake, and the small touches with the candy.

Also using a basic black dress with a ribbon in pink is great because your girls can wear that dress again by just taking off the ribbon. I love being able to pick versatile things for weddings. In reality it is one day out of your life and make it memorable, but also try to make items repeatable!

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~ GREAT ARRANGEMENTS ~

I love flowers! They are so pretty and so much can be done with them. These 3 fall in my top picks for spring weddings. Each one has a great look!

For the traditional wedding:


















This arrangement was done by Creative Concepts & Designs in Texas. I like the simplicity of the arrangement for a traditional wedding. Very clean cut and beautiful.

Higher end/ Fancy Wedding:




















This arrangement was done by Boston Blooms. With the richer tones and a Cala Lillies this just speaks of romance and sophisication!

Backyard/Garden Weddings:




















This arragement was shown on Good Housekeeping by using aromatic bells of Ireland in empty olive oil bottles. Great for outdoor weddings and weddings on a budget.

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~ DIY RECEPTION IDEA ~

Last summer one of the brides I worked with, Sheila, was having an outdoor wedding in Underwood, WA at a winery. We wanted to do cheaper flowers and try to keep the entire centerpiece cost down.

Sheila decided she wanted to use potted plants and decorate the pots somehow with her wedding colors. We decided to do some color alternating with the base and rims and then wrap ribbon around them.

Sheila and Frank spent their evenings painting the terracota with white paint and then using the pool blue, yellow, and black paint to add the color from the wedding.

Over all they were a great way to keep costs down and she gave them away to people at the wedding!

To see more of Sheila and Frank's wedding visit our website in the gallery!

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~ WISH ROCKS ~

I was walking through a store the other day and they have all their new spring stuff out for gardens already. I noticed these big rocks with words on them. Some were carved in and some were painted on. So then I got to thinking... why couldn't you buy black rocks and have people write their well wishes for you marriage on them? Then you can place them around your house or yard so you see them all the time! Way better idea then having them write in a book that you don't often pick up and read.

Photo from Jennifer Griffen

You can get river rocks at most craft stores and a couple markers that will write on the rock surface. From there you can spread the rocks out on the guest book table and have a few already written on so people know what to do.
If you have a person you have designated to help with the guest book, have them wait until some rocks are done and dry and then have a nice bowl or vase for them to be set in.
In case your guests think of more things to write for you, you can set a few on each table with a pen so they can add to the collection at the reception!

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~ TOUCHES OF LOVE ~

For you romantics like me who like to have small sayings and love things around you, why not do it at your reception as well? I found some small ideas to give a personal touch to your reception.



Cocktail napkin, Rexcraft by Artco, 800-635-3898, rexcraft.com. Plate, Jasper Conran for Wedgwood, 800-955-1550, wedgwoodusa.com. Truffle, Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolate, 816-842-1300, elbowchocolates.com.

Quote: from "My Love Is Lost," by Judy Garland




Embroidered linen chair back, Toshiko Tanaka, 212-674-3768. Ring, Cousin Claudine, 718-392-7200, cousinclaudine.com. Bracelet, Odegard, 212-545-0069. Dress, Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, 212-319-6778, bridalatelier.com.

Quote: from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll




Letterpress flags, Lunalux, 612-373-0526, lunalux.com. Glasses and tray, Tyler Florence for Mikasa, 800-833-4681, mikasa.com.

Quote: from "All You Need Is Love," by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

All three of these ideas are great bridal ideas and will give your reception a small standout touch that you don't see at many weddings.

If you want to use diffent quotes there are many websites with love quotes.
I Love Quotes
Best Love Poems

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