Chicago Indian Wedding

I love when I get to share weddings of the people I love.  My cousin, Jasmin, married her Mister this past March, and their wedding, captured by Almond Leaf Studios, is featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book.  Jasmin did an amazing job creating a vintage ambiance to their traditional Indian wedding, and the 3 days of wedding festivities were so much fun.  And today we are sharing her travel themed bridal shower on rnlMusings.  Don't they make such a cute couple?  And to see these two love birds in action, you can checkout their wedding trailer below. 

Jasmin + Chan | chicago wedding film from David Whitlow Photography on Vimeo.

Pink & Purple Wedding Inspiration

With the big wedding around the corner we're sharing the lovely couple's color palette for their big day.  It's a beautiful combination of blush, pink, & purple.  The ceremony will feature a bolder pink and purple combination, while the reception will play with softer hues like blush and feature plenty of romantic candle light.  Can't wait for the festive weekend ahead and to celebrate the beautiful couple.

{Photo Credits: Top Row: Pink Mandap, Bride, Hanging Crystals: Second Row: Moroccan Tea Glasses, Pink Roses, Cake, Invitation; Last Row:  Pink Reception, Purple Reception}

Vintage & Rustic Rehearsal Dinner

So the BIL (brother-in-law) and soon to be sister-in-law are hosting a welcome dinner this Friday before their wedding ceremonies.  Their welcome dinner is being hosted by extended family, and they have a beautiful outdoor space, which is perfect for the couple's rustic and vintage theme.  Imagine hay bales as seating around a bonfire, old whiskey barrels as high boys or the base for a smores bar, and drinks stations with mason jars for friends and family to toast the happy couple.  With any vintage and rustic theme natural elements play a big role.  Raw wood (barrels, and directional signage); jute, burlap, and twine (as table runners, or wrapped around tins or mason jars); cotton balls (as decor); vintage glass bottles (as decor or centerpieces).  Classic treats like spiked lemonade, iced tea, smore, and pies add the vintage element, and we love the idea of relabeling beer bottles your own brand of moonshine.  Create an interactive drink station using the beer bottles as a ring toss, where guests get a chance to wine a prize (or a drink) if they get a ring around a bottle.  This is a great alternative to corn holes, and adds the element of old school traveling carnivals.  Finally, add modern conveniences like an outdoor station with cool towels, shawls, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent for guests to stay comfortable.  

{Photo Credits: Top Row: Wood Signs, Drink Station; Second Row: Favor Jars, Bonfire, Barrel Table; Last Row: Baby's Breathe Centerpiece, Pie Bar, Glass Bottles, Cotton}

R&K Wedding Extravaganza Week

It's the week before my brother-in-laws wedding, and I am so excited for the both of them.   I honestly couldn't have picked a better aunt for our little man.  So this week we will be sharing fun wedding ideas from inspiration boards to agendas, leading up to their big weekend.  Starting with the glamorous couples own magazine cover.  And if you're on the lookout this weekend their festivities will be hash tagged: #2Patels1Wedding.  Happy Monday!

Our Wedding {Part 2}

Three years ago, today, the Mister and I said "I Do" for the second time in 2 weeks.  Seeing as the Mister and I are different religions, we decided to have 2 weddings.  The first wedding was in Chicago and the second, a destination wedding, in Malaysia.  Our amazing 3 day soiree was capture by the incredibly talented Fiona Lim of FiFoto Photography, for more pictures from our wedding visit her blog.

{the Ceremony}

{the reception}

Reception Venue: G Hotel
Photographer: Fiona Lim

Our Wedding

Three years ago today, the Mister and I said our I Dos, at our first wedding ceremony.  I'm so thankful for the amazing man that I married, Happy Anniversary A!!

{our lovely bridesmaids}

{all the groomsmen had matching socks}

Venue/Caterer:  Skokie Banquet and Conference Center
Decor/Flowers: Shaadi Creations
Cake: Rolf's Patisserie
Hair/Make Up: Hiral Vyas

Birds of a Feather...

...flock together, especially those of a peacock feather. Deep purples, teal blues, and jeweled greens are one my favorite color combinations, and they're also the colors found in a peacock feather.  I love that you could choose to feature all the colors or pick one and design you wedding around that.  There are endless ideas and possibilities with a peacock themed wedding, and so many lovely ways to show them off. Some peacock inspiration for your soiree, enjoy!   And don't forget to enter our blog-aversary giveaway, to win some lovely earrings!

{Photo Credits: Top Row: Purple Indian Inspired Room, Blue Table for 4; Blue Alter Decor, Shoe Clips, Peacock Print, Blue Peacock RSVP Card; Second Row: Menu Card, Peacock Hair Accessory, Clutch, Peacock Drink Tag; Third Row: Cake, Peacock Centerpiece, Purple Place Setting, Bridesmaid Bouquet; Fourth Row: Boutonniere, Mojito Muddler Favors, Peacock Cage Card Box, Peacock Place Setting}