Lyndsey Hamilton Events Blog!

Lyndsey Hamilton Events is one of the best wedding planning companies out there, so you can imagine how excited I was when I heard that they were starting a blog! If you haven't already discovered it and checked it out, definitely head over for some lovely inspiration (including a sneak peek at their spread in the fall issue of The Knot). I can't wait to see what they have in store!

Board #252: Love's a Beach

Hi friends! Sorry for the late post today - I am finally completely moved! Today's wedding board was inspired by the incredible tent in the top corner, both for color and for the feel of it. I don't know that a destination wedding would be for me, but either way it's nice to have a little getaway in the middle of the week.

Mood: warm, exotic
Palette: orange, turquoise, lime green, sand

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Top row from left: tent via Topsy Turvy, bouquet by Ariella Chezar, photo by Vallentyne
Row 2: sand dollar seating cards photo by Jennifer Dery, lemonade caipirinha from Martha Stewart
Row 3: bouquet from Brides, ceviche from Ariella Chezar, photo by Elizabeth Messina, beach ceremony from Alison Events
Row 4: invitation by Ceci New York, beaded ring by Kuoting, flowers by Ariella Chezar for Brides, Oscar de la Renta dress via Zoe Lingard

Board #250: Aqua & Poppy

I think this is one of those color palettes that can really capture the personalities of the couple getting married, and it would work well in a number of venues: a stark urban loft, on the beach, in a summer garden. Aqua and poppy red might be too bold for some, but that's the fun of colors - there really is something for every style and taste!

Mood: bold, playful
Palette: aqua, poppy red, white

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Top row from left: photo by Eclectic Images, centerpiece by Nancy Liu Chin, yogurt berry popsicles via Dessert First, chandelier photo by Michele M. Waite via Married & More with Michelle
Row 2: turquoise vase, signature cocktails from Soiree, photo from Nancy Liu Chin, cake by Ron Ben-Israel for InStyle Weddings
Row 3: table from Martha Stewart Weddings, confetti packet photo by Our Labor of Love, photobooth save-the-date by Amber and Jimmy via Being Social, favor box from Rebecca Thuss
Row 4: cake photo by Liz Banfield from Southern Accents, turquoise votives from Brides (photo by Dasha Wright), red peony nosegay by Ariella Chezar, invitation by BellaBliss Design

Board #249: Première danseuse

Here is the second inspiration board that I made a few months ago for Minted.com. I just adore the illustration that Rene Gruau did for Christian Dior, and really loved making this wedding board based around it.

Mood: feminine, modern
Palette: shades of gray, blush pink, orange, peach

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Top row from left: Rene Gruau illustration, dress by J.Crew, bridesmaids from Details Details, photo by Meg Smith
Row 2: champagne tower photo by Dasha Wright from Brides, monogrammed cardigan from Martha Stewart Weddings, gray dress by Elizabeth Dye
Row 3: Morgan Le Fay dress from Brides, orange calla lily bouquet photo by Red Ribbon Studio, calligraphed "cootie catcher" from Martha Stewart Weddings, ring by Kuoting
Row 4: invitation by Egg Press, lounge area from Laurie Arons, ring bearer from Love Luck and Angels, peach flowers

Real Wedding Saturday: Brittany & Michael

This week's real wedding was sent to me by the talented Cooper Carras, and not only was I excited because it's beautiful and looks like a ton of fun, but I was also flattered because the bride, Brittany, is a daily reader of Snippet & Ink and she specifically asked Cooper to share these with us! How fun is that! And as if the venue wasn't special enough, the weather could not possibly have provided a more beautiful day.


The afternoon wedding took place at the Meadwood Resort in Napa.


Rings by Diamond Connection.


Hair and makeup by the Bella Capelli Salon in Napa, 707-226-2061.


Brittany wore a beautiful necklace from Tiffany & Co.


The flowers were done by Friday Flowers.






The bridesmaids wore fabulous print dresses by Kay Unger.




As Brittany walked down the aisle, her a capella group sang "At Last" by Etta James.


Brittany's dress was from Casablanca Bridal and her veil was handmade by Michael's mother. Brittany chose to use peonies because they were the same flower that her grandmother used at her wedding.










After the ceremony, guests helped themselves to a luncheon buffet, catered by the Meadowood Resort.


The cake was by Perfect Endings and had layers of carrot cake and apricot cream cake.




In lieu of dancing, guests were invited to play croquet after lunch. For a picture-perfect game, everyone on the croquet lawn wore whites and khakis.











Congratulations Brittany and Michael, and thank you so much for sharing your beautiful wedding day with us! And a huge thank you to Cooper for sending over these incredible photos!

{to submit a real wedding, email me at kathryn@snippetandink.com}

Sneak Peek: Brittany & Michael

Stop by tomorrow to see more from this beautiful wedding from a Snippet & Ink reader!

Board #247: Mustard & Taupe

Gosh that sounds ugly. Mustard and taupe. But those are the colors here, and I do think they look nicer than they sound...

Mood: playful, quirky
Palette: mustard yellow, taupe, white

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Top row from left: stack of books from Martha Stewart Weddings, bridesmaids photo by Jessica Johnston, chapel photo by Sugar Love, yellow rose wreath from Rebecca Thuss
Row 2: bud vases via Armelle Jewelry, veil from Martha Stewart Weddings, cookie buffet from One Girl Cookies
Row 3: cupcake tiers from Soiree, bouquet photo by Ann Hamilton, monogrammed tie from Martha Stewart Weddings, striped tent drapes from Maria McBride
Row 4: envelope via Brooklyn Bride, frames photo by A Beautiful Day Photography, billy buttons photo by Cooper Carras

Board #245: Hot Pink & Gold

I've been wanting to do an inspiration board in these colors for awhile, and the gorgeous photo of the gold shoes and hot pink tulle was just the push I needed to finally put it together. This color combination channels a sort of retro vibe (1950's or 1980's, I can't figure out which), and I love the balance between refined gold and playful hot pink. For this wedding, I imagine champagne and an abundant dessert buffet, piled with Parisian macarons, a traditional croquembouche, and countless other goodies. Maybe a gelato cart for good measure. And, if it's entirely too sweet for your wedding, consider it for a bridal shower instead!

Mood: retro chic, playfully refined
Palette: hot pink, gold

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Top row from left: shoes and tulle photo by Katya de Grunwald, gold dress photo via Lulu Events, peonies via Oh Joy!, Oscar de la Renta dress from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: sweet pea centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings, place setting from Ceci New York, dessert buffet from In Style via Always a Blogsmaid, chandelier photo by Claire Morgan
Row 3: locket from Vintage Rehab, pink and gold box from Bell'occhio, champagne from Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet photo by Myrtle & Marjoram
Row 4: stationery suite from Martha Stewart Weddings, gold floral ring pillow by Anna Whitford, macarons from Rebecca Thuss, Moschino suit via Nibs

Wishpot Wedding Expert

So I'm not sure how I've completely failed to mention this until now, but I am one of Wishpot's Wedding Experts! How fun is that! Basically it means that I get to "window shop" and create a registry recommending some of my absolute favorite/coveted items. If you're not familiar with Wishpot, it is an awesome website that allows you to register for pretty much anything under the sun, all in one place. And this week I'm the featured expert on their blog! You can check out the post here, for some of my favorite registry ideas, or check out my complete Wishpot Registry.

Elizabeth Anne Designs Library

If you're planning a wedding, or just in need of some inspiration, you definitely have to check out the brand new library of wedding vendors over at Elizabeth Anne Designs. There are hundreds of resources, from dress boutiques to stationers to photographers. And of course, while you're there, be sure to browse through the Elizabeth Anne Designs blog - full to the brim with inspiration!

Board #244: Rustic Plum

So after last week's inspiration board and conversation on purple, I thought I'd try again. There was something a little too My Little Pony about the lavender and pale blue for me. But, instead of scrapping the blue, I changed things by going with a richer, more grown-up shade of plum. Also, to keep things from feeling overly girly, I thought I'd try this palette in a refined yet rustic, country setting. What do you think? How do you feel about this color combination versus the one from last week?

Mood: rustic, subdued
Palette: plum, baby blue, dark wood accents

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Top row from left: ribbons from Linnet via Once Wed, photo by Erik Ekroth, photo via Perfect Bound, invitation by Bird & Banner
Row 2: boutonniere from Wedding Style Guide via Brooklyn Bride, cakes from Gathering Events, pansy nosegay by Artfool, flower girl from Carolyne Roehm
Row 3: chocolate truffles from Matthew Mead Style, dahlias photo by Mikkel Vang, blue cardigan photo by Ann Hamilton, lanterns stairway via {frolic!}
Row 4: wine bottles photo from Jupiter Images, locket necklace, ceremony seats photo by Lisa Lefkowitz, jam from Maine Crafts, sweet pea bouquet photo by Jasper-Sky via The Knot

Hello! Lucky

I am so excited to tell you about this fun project I've been working on with the wonderful ladies at Hello! Lucky. Using their gorgeous wedding stationery as a starting point, I've created some inspiration boards that you can see over at Hello! Lucky's website.

Here's a little sneak peak, but if you want to see more, definitely head over there and check them out! (Also, if you want to know about any of the images you see there, just click on it and you'll go straight to the source.)

Board #243: Campout!

We're still in the midst of summer, so I thought a camp-themed wedding board would be fun. Rustic and slightly kitschy, with s'mores, compasses, lanterns and sparklers. I love the getaway canoe, complete with tin cans, and the burlap table runner. But my favorite detail by far, one that would work in any number of outdoor weddings, is the tie tree - a place for guests to hang up their ties and relax!

Mood: rustic, a touch of kitsch
Palette: shades of green and brown

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Top row from left: boutonnieres by Custom Event Group, lantern and pinecone centerpieces photo by Woodward & Rick via Southern Weddings, getaway canoe photo by Emilie Inc.
Row 2: groomsmen photo by Cappy Hotchkiss, flower girls photo by Karlisch Photography, bouquet photo by Tiffany Aicklen, sparkler cupcakes via More Ways to Waste Time
Row 3: canoe and flowers photo by Karlisch Photography, compass favors by Laura Hooper Calligraphy, lantern photo by Suzy Clement, Adirondack chairs photo by Susan Stripling
Row 4: tie tree photo by Suzy Clement via The Bride's Cafe, seating card table by Claire Bean, lettering by Crystal Kluge, s'mores from Brides

Update! Check out these perfect camp engagement photos by Abigail Seymour, via Weddings with Tara.

Real Wedding Saturday: Bria & Jonathan

I know I'm a day late with this feature, but once you see it you'll agree: better late than never! Cheri Pearl shot this darling June wedding on Bainbridge Island, off the coast of Seattle. Bria and Jonathan live in Chicago, so their wedding wouldn't have been possible without the help of family and friends.


Bria's sister designed and printed the invitations on her letterpress.








The weather and venue were quintessential of the Northwest - misty rain under the trees.




Bria asked her bridesmaids to choose dresses in complementary shades of green - they each ended up buying a dress from J.Crew!




Bria's sister also made all of the bouquets.




Bria's father and sister painted this heart on the side of the house as a surprise.








Jonathan's parents made the paper daffodils that served as seating cards.


Bria's family meticulously removed the labels from about 40 empty wine bottles; to save money they filled them with high-quality box wine for each table.


Customized temporary tattoos were fun favors for the couple's 90 guests.


Cake by Creative Cake Designs.








Congratulations Bria and Jonathan, and thank you so much for sharing your special wedding with us! And a huge thank you to Cheri Pearl for sharing these gorgeous photos!

{to submit a real wedding, email me at kathryn@snippetandink.com}