Trend Alert: Black & White Stripes

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Kathryn

Stripes? Yep that’s right, stripes it is on a Friday in May! Going a little trendy today with a black and white theme into the weekend. Now honestly this can either work… or not work but if you keep it discreet then you’re on the right track. From the bow ties to the {cute} bridesmaids dresses, the bouquets and the tablescapes and oh yes… the cake there are plenty of trendy ways to incorporate the bold black and white pattern into your wedding day and make it fun and stylish all in one.

Credits: Style Me Pretty via One and Only Paris Photography, Black, White, Yellow, I Love Southern Weddings Magazine via Landon Jacob Photography, Style Me Pretty via We Heart Photography, Black, White, Yellow, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedding Chicks, Pinterest, Martha Stewart Weddings

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Trend Alert: A Black Spring Wedding

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Kathryn

As Friday {finally} rolls around it’s way past time for the weekend! And we’re ending the first week in April on a high note with a fun trend for a spring wedding… a black color palette! You heard it right, a black color palette! I especially gush over this idea when it’s black for a garden wedding; there is something about the combination of garden and the elegance of black details… from a black chalkboard welcome sign or menu, a black cake, a black wedding gift card collector, I think you get the idea. Happy Friday!

Credits: Pinterest, Snippet & Ink, 100 Layer Cake, Grey Likes Wedding by Eric Kelley Photography, Pinterest via 100 Layer Cake, Wedding Chicks, Cherry Marry, Ruffled Blog

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Christmas Countdown: The Red & Black Palette

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Kathryn

On the 11th day of Christmas…we decided to spice things up with a non-traditional spin on a Christmas wedding palette.. Red and black! Because who chooses red and black for Christmas? But why not! If you don’t want to be Christmas over the top, there are plenty of ways to make your guests feel a part of the holiday season without throwing them over the Christmas edge. And one way is by incorporating a bit of the typical Christmas color palette but putting your own spin on it. This doesn’t have to be red and black, it could be practically red or green paired with anything. The key is to have a hint of the holiday season but not an overboard holiday wedding.

So to spread some cheer today, our red and black wedding palette includes pretty touches like a bouquet with hints of red and black (try poppies – they make for a beautiful surprise bouquet) – first photo, a red and black paper scheme including the menu cards, and invites – a few different choices below – second, third, fifth, eighth, ninth, and tenth photos, some fashionable touches… ruby red earrings – forth photo, flashy red heels – sixth and eleventh photos and last but not least… a red and black boutonniere for the groom – seventh photo!

Credits: Stem Floral, Victor Sizemore Photography, Etsy, Ruby Plaza, Etsy, Stacy Able Photography, Etsy, The Knot, Etsy, Etsy, Etsy

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Off the Beaten Path: The Black Wedding Dress

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Kathryn

It’s practically the weekend and with Halloween only a few weeks away I wanted to ring in the season with a dazzle of black. So really, why a black wedding dress? It’s the anti-tradition that’s for sure, but it really can be a bold (and beautiful) statement if done right… so today, it’s more of an examination of the black wedding dress, I’ll reserve judgement on this one…

So what actually makes a beautiful black wedding dress? Well obviously black is a little overwhelming so when it comes to fabric less is more. You’ll notice that none of my favorites below have long sleeves or much fabric on top… you can go so wrong in black if you look like you’re in costume, and long sleeves can do just that. As far as the dress fabric, satin is an elegant choice which works well with black but as an alternative, why not pick something more playful… look how fabulously tulle can work if it stays delicate and light instead of scary (photos below). But aside from the cut and fabric, the things that decide if the black wedding dress is a fashion hit or miss comes down to the bride. You need some soul to wear this color and your personality needs to shine in black… so if that’s you, then this look can work. But for the more traditional, maybe stick with white?

Credits: Simplesmente Blanco, Style Me Pretty, Amour Amour via Jose Villa, Polka Dot Bride, Pinterest, Amour Amour, Plum Pretty Sugar, Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge

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The Wedding Palette – Black & White Effect

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Kathryn

Black and white… my favorite two colors (really, they are). I know, maybe not the most exciting to some, but to me these are the perfect wedding colors. The black and white palette may be as traditional as they come; but there are ways to make even these colors wow your guests and leave an impression. The thing with blacks and whites is that the object needs to be special since the colors are, well, just black and white.

What you want to avoid is boring your guests which is why you need to choose carefully from the reception venue (check out the incredible Addison Park below) to your bridesmaids dresses (I am in love with this short black organza Romona Keveza dress). But it’s not just your choices for the things that guests notice most; it’s the little things like the shoes (two options below… both amazing and very different), the centerpieces (think outside of the box – instead of floral use something like these oversized candlesticks) and of course the bouquets (you never see just rose bouquets, so why not be a little different). The thing that makes these black and white wedding ideas so special is how they make this color palette come to life and give a wedding it’s very own character…