I just realized that somehow, in the busyness of life and the fast pace of this wedding-planning-land I live in, it’s been far too long since we checked in with what that astoundingly talented bridal accessory designer Myra Callan has been creating over at Twigs & Honey… A book! New accessory collections! About a million pieces that I’d love to own! I’m so glad I took a moment to comb through all the prettiness on her site – time well spent, any day. Thanks Myra!
Soul Echo Studio’s striking images perfectly captured the sweet moments, romantic fashion, stylish venue, and gorgeous color palette of Natalie and Shephathiah’s wedding day. The happy couple was absolutely glowing, and their happiness just jumps off the screen! (Speaking of jumping…check out their amazing skydiving proposal here! AH-mazing).
What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Perfect, Fun, Memorable
What was your wedding color palette? Honestly, I started with a palette but that didn’t work out. So, when we bought the bridesmaid dresses, I decided on a complimentary gray suit for the men and wanted all the flowers to be white so nothing wouldn’t clash with the ballroom. For me, the simpler, the better! I threw in some yellow on the groomsmen and with the bridesmaids bouquets because I love yellow, gray, and blue together.
What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? Ive always wanted a Country French wedding, but we couldnt have the wedding outside because of the unpredictable weather in August and it didnt fit with our venue. Instead, I incorporated by country side in the wood ring holder, the here comes the bride sign, and the groomsmens boutonnierres were wrapped in burlap.
Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? Natalie – I loved walking down the aisle and seeing Shephathiah! He cried, which was so sweet! I loved dancing with my little brothers, Joshua and David. I loved that me, my sisters, and grandmother were able to go to the hotel the day before and relax, hang out and spend time together. During the ceremony, we took communion to remember how Jesus died for our sins on the cross, and after that we had Alex Pecina (one of the pastors at our church) come up and sing Dance With Me by Jesus Culture and Sheph and I prayed. It was such a sweet time where we were able to pray for each other and thank God for bringing us together on that special day.
Sheph – I loved watching Natalie walk down the aisle. A lot of people told me to try not to watch her because I would cry, which I did, but I loved watching her walk to me. I loved when Alex Pecina came up and did worship.
What piece of advice would you give to a bride planning her wedding today? I would tell her to enjoy it!! And to be dressed, ready to go EARLY! I was ready at 4:00 p.m. and the actual starting time of the ceremony was 6:30 p.m. So many brides had told me their wedding day went by too fast, but I guess since I was ready early, I was able to enjoy all the moments. I didn’t feel rushed, I was able to go into the ballroom and see the flowers and decor before the ceremony. It was great! And I was relaxed!
I was so happy when this little gem showed up in my inbox…I LOVE the elegant jewel-tone color palette, touches of gold and berries, and Kristy Rice’s sweet watercolor illustrations. (It might be time to enroll in an art class. I’m noticing a watercolor trend in my loves this week.) The pretty paint tubes, palettes, paintbrushes, and art books are a charming, quirky touch for any art lover out there planning a wedding!
From Kristy Rice of Momental Designs: This shoot was inspired by one simple but powerful concept…watercolor palettes. With my much loved and well-used watercolor palettes as the focal point, a rich medley of color and fanciful combination of decor elements resulted. Watercolor palettes as decor elements are a quick and cost conscious way to enliven any celebration table. Smaller palettes are about $5.00 each and student grade tubed watercolors (cheap at any craft supply) can be squeezed onto each. Add a touch of water and a swish of the brush and voila, you have an affordable styling detail!
The stationery suite I designed included invitations, table numbers, petite folded menus and tri-fold programs. I used two different elements in the design; watercolor raspberries and hand painted dots. Together, they created a sweet look of spirited sophistication.
Our table design featured richly colored berries and grapes in addition to blooms. Berries pack a huge visual punch and can be thrown in a pretty bowl easily and affordably. We added moss to the tablescape to create an authentic garden vibe, and to play off the moss covered surroundings at The Cottage. Paintbrushes, used through out as decor, added a fun artistic quality, and the seating plan was presented in vintage gold frames, all stacked amongst more art books and watercolor palettes.
The artful theme was carried onto the cake design as well. Truly Scrumptious created a simple three tiered confection. We then took hand-torn strips of watercolor paper and painted them in shades of blue and soft yellow, allowing the two colors to bleed together a bit. After dry, we wrapped the tiers in the watercolor strips. A cluster of new paintbrushes bundled together created a quirky cake topper. The finishing touch?…A stack of art books as a cake stand!
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