Board #403: Apples and Horseshoes

Even though we're in the middle of summer, I know there are some autumn brides out there looking for inspiration. And since it's one of the most beautiful times of year, I didn't think the rest of you would mind this autumn wedding board, with it's horseshoe motif and caramel apple details.

Mood: autumn on the farm
Palette: caramel, cinammon, orange

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Top row from left: photo by Union Photo, flowers by Ariella Chezar, tweed suit by John Varvato, jam favors photo by Suzy Clement
Row 2: venue from Martha Stewart Weddings, caramel apples from Rebecca Thuss, envelope and horse both from Wedding Style Guide
Row 3: cherry boutonniere from Martha Stewart Weddings, horseshoes from Brides, candles in mason jars, caramel apple cake from Martha Stewart Weddings

Board #402: Strawberry Plaid

Have I already mentioned how much I love plaid right now (along with stripes and gingham)? It's charming and kitschy, and there's nothing fussy or stuffy about it - and it makes for a great motif. Use it on ribbons, envelope liners, shirts, socks, napkins. Use solid white - and a green lawn - as a backdrop to keep the plaid from looking too busy. I also like this as a take on a pink and green palette, where the pink is punchy and instead of pale.

Mood: simple summer backyard charm
Palette: strawberry punch, lawn


Top row from left: bouquet with plaid ribbon by Chelsea Fuss, plaid shirt photo via Mary Ruffle, punch jars
Row 2: backyard tables via J. Cricket Events, letter-style invitation from Martha Stewart Weddings, earrings by Becky Kelso, bouquet from Brides
Row 3: photo by Elizabeth Messina, plaid dress from Martha Stewart Weddings, cake from Wedding Style Guide
Row 4: bicycles from Brides, plaid cupcake liners from Bake It Pretty, envelope photo by Carrie Patterson, confetti from Martha Stewart Weddings

Board #401: Lemon and Sugar

I love all fruit decorations, but lemons are probably at the top of that list. This delightful centerpiece from Rebecca Thuss' own wedding served as the inspiration for today's wedding board - sugar-dusted lemons in a simple compote dish. White garden roses are a simple and romantic choice for bouquets.

Mood: simple, tart and sweet
Palette: lemon and sugar

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Top row from left: lemons from Martha Stewart Weddings, place cards by Lulu Paper, bridesmaids from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: garden rose bouquet from Bellissima Vita Weddings, spiked lemonade with calligraphy by Paperfinger, ceremony seat photo by Stephanie Williams
Row 3: taffy styled by Chelsea Fuss, veil from Wedding Style Guide, balloons from Martha Stewart Weddings, lemon tree photo by Brandon Vick via The Bride's Cafe
Row 4: stationery by Ceci New York, bouquet by Saipua, lemon sugar from Martha Stewart, lemon cake by K. Rose Cakes

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Sunday Edition #41

by Yves Samuel

Real Wedding Saturday: Chrissy & Alex

Today's feature is actually a rehearsal dinner, but I think it could just as easily be a really fun wedding, and it felt like a really fun theme for the Fourth of July weekend. Laurie Arons created this retro hoedown party for a bride and groom in Calistoga, and Thayer Allyson Gowdy captured it all in these great shots...




The wedding took place at a private home in Northern California.




During the cocktail hour guests enjoyed a full bar, including the signature drink of whiskey sours, as well as mesquite grilled prawns and chipotle deviled eggs, provided by Daniel Ripley Catering. Dinner included buttermilk fried chicken, barbecue ribs, biscuits, cornbread and coleslaw.


Hats and bandannas from Oriental Trading Company.


Everyone came dressed in their cowboy gear! Welcome baskets included the classic children's book This is San Francisco, old fashioned peanut brittle, Popchips, sunscreen, a San Francisco/Napa Valley Zagat guide customized with the couple's wedding date (a gift from the Zagats, close friends of the couple), a tin of roasted almonds from Torn Ranch, Calistoga mineral water, and a detailed welcome letter listing the weekend's activities.



A bluegrass band, booked through Innovative Entertainment, serenaded the cocktail hour, and played after dinner.








PSPaper created the table names - each one named after vintage western movies and shows.


Guests enjoyed a country western themed movie about the bride and groom!






After dinner there was square dancing, complete with a caller.


The bride loves cake, so she had Perfect Endings make a display of home-style favorites, including devil's food, banana, spiced pecan, and red velvet. There were also s'mores (with organic dark chocolate, and homemade marshmallows and grahams - of course!) to end the evening. Guests were sent home with small burlap bags filled with retro candy.

If this doesn't look like a fun time, then I don't know what does! Congratulations Chrissy and Alex, and thank you so much to Laurie Arons and Thayer Allyson Gowdy for sharing this wonderful party with us. You can also see some of Thayer's pics of the actual wedding day over on Laurie's blog.

Sneak Peek: Chrissy & Alex

I know it's a holiday tomorrow, but don't miss this wonderful kitschy hoedown - complete with vintage cake buffet - that I've got for you!

Happy Weekend!

Happy 4th of July weekend! I hope everyone has something fun planned - beach? barbecue? appropriately-colored berry dessert? And for your holiday weekend enjoyment, here are some fun links from around the web...



Charming paper crafts for the 4th of July.

Two more delightful tables from the delightful Chelsea.

What's more romantic than lavender fields?

Another incredible wedding from Josh Goleman.

Sweet seersucker invites.

Two perfect shots.

Wouldn't your bridesmaids love one of these? via Oh Joy!

Irresistible color palette.

More fabulous flowers by Saipua.

Custom notes in the sand.

Jump for joy, via Brooklyn Bride.

Cleverest business cards I've seen in awhile.

Have a happy happy holiday weekend!

Discounts, Giveaways, Etc.

Discounts

Creative Montage has two discounts going on right now. Go HERE to learn about the discount for design fees for custom save-the-dates, and go HERE to get $50 off business logos until July 31.


Wedding Chicks is offering Snippet & Ink readers 30% off anything in their online store. Coupon code: Snippet

Giveaways

Blush Paperie is giving away 100 personalized place cards. See details and enter here.

Love at First Invite is giving away 100 sets of wedding invitations. See details and enter here.

Momental Designs is giving away a copy of Darcy Miller's Our Wedding Scrapbook. See details and enter here.

Bridal Buds is giving away two $50 Marriott Bonus Bucks to be used at any of the Marriott's honeymoon locations. See details and enter here.

Etc.

The awesome and talented Denise Sharp has added some lovely new pieces to her online shop. See the newest additions here.

The new issue of Martha Stewart Weddings is on stands now, and it's full of some awesome DIY projects and budget-saving ideas.

Flights of Fancy, the Betsy White blog, has another free DIY download for you this week. Check it out here.

Utterly Engaged is out! The new wedding e-zine is awesome, and you should definitely take a look HERE.

Real Wedding: Crystal & Robert

Not only is Crystal and Robert's wedding sweet and lovely, I think it's extra fun that it was held in my new home of Austin!


Crystal was inspired by the flowers and birds at her home in Austin, and those elements, along with a color scheme of yellow, blue and brown, pulled the look of the wedding together.








Crystal wore a dress that she had custom made. Her bridesmaids each wore a different dress in the same color of chocolate brown.




Crystal and Robert wanted a venue that was beautiful on its own, helping them to keep down decorating costs. The Barr Mansion in Austin was just the place, and made planning everything a breeze, providing everything but the alcohol, from the organic dinner to the cake to the flowers to the wedding coordinator.


Crystal shares her favorite moment of the day with us: My favorite moment was walking through the enormous wooden doors to the ballroom and being introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Hale.




The ballroom was decorated with yellow and cream roses, hung with tea lights, and draped with cream fabric.







Best wishes to you Crystal and Robert! And thank you so much to Suzi Q for sharing these photos with us!