Flights of Fancy

Inspired Intern: Prints and Patterns

gia at betsywhite — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:55 +0000

I love when prints and patterns are incorporated into weddings. Okay, I’m not going to lie, I just plain love prints and patterns, especially florals. Another obsession of mine? Dresses. These soft, patterned frocks are my inspiration for the week. I think they make for such beautiful and unique photos, and really stand out as a sweet alternative to solid-color bridesmaid dresses.

Here are some of my personal picks – I had to stop myself from designing whole inspiration boards around each of them!

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To see more from Laura, be sure to check out her blog.

Photo Credits:
inspiration photos
row 1: Juliet Elizabeth via Once Wed
row 2: image via Perfect Bound (source unknown) | Ruche via Jena D Events | Steve Steinhardt via Style Me Pretty
row 3: Cliff Brunk via Snippet and Ink

dresses
Pleated Watercolor dress from Banana Republic | Make Arrangements dress from Modcloth | Garden Blanket Tube Dress from Ruche
Pinking of You dress from Modcloth | Baby’s Breath dress from Anthropologie

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Grape, Lavender, Blush and Sunset

gia at betsywhite — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:00:39 +0000

Remember those beautiful images I shared with you last week? Well, here’s an official palette. I think I’m in love.

Photo Credits:
row 1: Anna Sawin via Style Me Pretty | Debbie Baxter via Dujour Magazine | Michelle Nolan via Design Sponge
row 2: Angela Kohler via .la douleur exquise. | Moises Esquenazi via desire to inspire
row 3: cork heart via Lovely Morning | Alders Photography via Style Me Pretty

Inspiring Images: No.32

gia at betsywhite — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:41 +0000

Loving the vintage feel of these photos, and that soft seafoam shade is starting to become a favorite!

Photo Credits:
row 1: Max Wanger via 100 Layer Cake
row 2: Lesley Sico via Design Sponge

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Cotton Candy

gia at betsywhite — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:00:45 +0000

Good morning lovely readers! Here’s a little sweet inspiration to start the week. This board was inspired by the spectacular carnival carousel image in the first row. Love the soft colors… makes me think of cotton candy.

Featured Design: Love Logo #7 wedding invitation

Photo Credits:
row 1: Eliza Claire Photography via Rock n’ Roll Bride | carousel image via la douleur exquise
row 2: Our Labor of Love via Ruffled | Nina Ricci via {this is glamorous}
row 3: Our Labor of Love via Ruffled | Lisa Lefkowitz | betsywhite stationery

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Trendspotting: Art Installations

gia at betsywhite — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:24:52 +0000

I’ve noticed a trend that really seems to be taking off this year: incorporating fun, creative (and sometimes elaborate) objects into wedding decor. Art installations is the best term I can think of for these objects. We’ve been seeing lots of props, oversize paper art, walls of ribbon and hanging objects of all kinds. I think it’s such a fun idea… and a great way to show off your creativity!

Photo Credits:
row 1: Kyle Hale via Ashley Meaders
row 2: W. Scott Chester via 100 Layer Cake
row 3: Tec Petaja via Once Wed | Our Labor of Love via Design Sponge
row 4: Our Labor of Love via Once Wed
row 5: One Love Photo via Once Wed
row 6: Martha Stewart | Rebecca Thuss
row 7: Our Labor of Love | Our Labor of Love via Once Wed
row 8: Martha Stewart | Blonde Tulip Photography via Style Me Pretty
row 9: One Love Photo via Once Wed

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Jade, Seafoam, Pond and Peony

gia at betsywhite — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:23:06 +0000

I quite like the shabby chic vibe of this palette…

Photo Credits:
top row: Ole Dress via Anthropologie | K Holly via Snippet and Ink | Scott Clark via 100 Layer Cake
middle row: John Derian via Martha Stewart Weddings | Sarah Kate via Style Me Pretty
bottom row: Oisoioi via Decor8 | Carla Ten Eyck via Style Me Pretty

Ashley and Erik

gia at betsywhite — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:00:16 +0000

This wedding is a great follow-up to Laura’s rainy day inspiration posted last week. Here’s proof that a little rain need not put a damper on your big day!

WEDDING DATE: May 15, 2010
LOCATION: Dahlonega, Georgia
CEREMONY + RECEPTION: Wolf Mountain Vineyards
PHOTOGRAPHER: W. Scott Chester
FLOWERS BY: La Petite Fleur
GOWN: Harmony by Watters
BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Silk Chiffon Sophia Dresses in ‘Tropical Aqua’ by J. Crew
GROOM’S TUX OR MENSWEAR BY: Calvin Klein

STATIONERY: Liv invitation suite
WHY DID ASHLEY CHOOSE THIS INVITATION?: Since our wedding was in a vineyard, I wanted a really romantic, nature inspired invitation. I immediately fell in love with the Liv design!

ASHLEY’S FAVORITE WEDDING DETAIL: The vineyard and the thunderstorms! The storms made everything so dramatic, and it was really beautiful when the clouds lifted and the rain stopped for a few moments and there was mist everywhere. It reminded me of my favorite Jane Austen novel (Pride & Prejudice). I also loved my flowers, I couldn’t stop smelling them all night! (Peonies)!

ASHLEY’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: The ceremony was really beautiful, and dramatic with all of the rain and thunder, but I would have to say dancing and laughing at the reception with my new husband and all of our friends. It was such a fun night!

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Inspiring Images: No.31

gia at betsywhite — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:54 +0000

These tones remind me of a summer sunset…

Photo Credits:
row 1: Angela Kohler via .la douleur exquise.
row 2: cork heart via Lovely Morning | Moises Esquenazi via desire to inspire

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Inspired Intern: A Wet Knot is Harder to Untie

gia at betsywhite — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:00:02 +0000

I would venture to guess that 99.9% of brides would prefer it not rain on their wedding day, even though some people will argue that it’s good luck. I recently stood up to a wedding back home, and we made it most of the way through the outdoor (covered) reception before the dark clouds moved in and the torrential rains started. By that point in sweltering summer evening, it was perfect. Nobody minded getting a little soggy as they dashed from one tent to the next, and no one wanted to leave during the downpour – which kept the party going well into the evening. Maybe I just miss the summer thunderstorms, we get plenty of rain in Hawaii but I’ve yet to witness thunder and lightening. Whatever the case, I am totally inspired by these rainy day images. Why let the weather ruin your day? I love how these couples embraced it with galoshes, umbrellas, and smiles on their faces.

Be sure to click the source links – most of these had too many great rainy day photos to choose from. You might also take a look at Bella Umbrella. They have a huge selection of umbrellas and parasols for rent – I had some as back up for our wedding party in case it rained. We didn’t end up using them, but they were lovely nonetheless… and their pagoda styles look so great in photos, rain or shine!

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To see more from Laura, be sure to check out her blog.

Photo Credits:
clockwise from top left:
Leo Patrone via Once Wed | Susan Stripling via Green Wedding Shoes | Michele Waite via Green Wedding Shoes | Lucida Photography | Braedon Photography via Once Wed

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Lavender Rose, Tangelo, Blush and Fog

gia at betsywhite — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:00:17 +0000

I think this might be my new favorite color combination…

Photo Credits:
{left side}
J. Crew

{right side}
Jose Villa via Junebug Weddings
Olive Juice Photography via Style Me Pretty | Anthropologie
Kate Harrison via Snippet and Ink