Fall Harvest

Happy Monday!  Fall is officially here, but in the off chance you're enjoying an extended Indian Summer, I put together a fall harvest inspiration board, perfect for warmer fall weather.  Love the warmth of early fall colors, and the natural textures from burlap to jute to hay and linen.  Here's to Fall!

{photo credits: Top Row: Bouquet, Chairs; Acorn Place Setting, Pumpkin Centerpiece; Boutonnieres, Couple}



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}

Hunger Games Wedding Inspiration

With the release of the movie topping all box office charts, we are in full Hunger Games fever.  The movie has inspired these styled wedding shoots from Green Wedding Shoes and The Wedding Chicks, loving the different interpretations of a Hunger Games Wedding.  Here's our take on Katniss and Peeta's nuptials.  With rustic elements, a braided bride, and plenty of Hunger Games references.  To us the love story of Katniss and Peeta is all about finding beauty and hope in a dark world, Some Hunger Games wedding inspiration for your I Do's, enjoy!

{Photos via: Top Row: Alter, Invitation; Second Row: Table, Love Cake Topper, Place Setting; Third Row: Boutonniere, Braid, Hunger Games Symbol, Bows, Candle Centerpiece}

A Countryside Christmas

Home for the holidays in the countryside.  Imagine golden roses, wintry gardens, lit fireplaces, dinners under large candelabras, sparkly gowns, pear centerpieces, the smell of warm baked goods, and cocktails served in the parlor.  Some green, golden, and rustic countryside holiday inspiration. Enjoy!

{Top Row: Candelabra, Invitation; Second Row: Pear, Roses; Third Row: Gingerbread House, Garden Gate, Bunt Cake; Fourth Row: Party, Golden Gown}