Fashion Friday and a Hint of Pink

We’ve talked about our passion for all things pink many, many times. And though I always wanted a pink-dominated wedding, I scaled things down and created a palette that was flooded with pastels and not rose-dominant. After all, like my mother told me, this was not an eight-year-old’s birthday party.

That said, I truly believe that you can make an all-pink wedding work many different ways. But it’s your day, and you’re the star. So what if you just decide to harness all of that pink deliciousness and wear it? This girly-girl says, Go for it!

I loved the boho feel of our entire day, but I wanted to punch it out. So, I opted for a pair of bad-ass hot pink shoes by my favorite design house. Here they are. And, below are a more demure pair in a similar style, for the bride who loves pink — but er, maybe not that much.

A princess-like veil is a darling choice. She just looks incredible. Of course, you can see she’s also wearing a blush gown, but you could add a veil like this to any dress and still get your touch of pink in. Check out Etsy for a ton of vendors who can make you something like this.

Or, consider a pink headpiece. This is without the doll-like effect of the veil above, but a truly excellent way to mark your transformation from princess to queen. Her crown of flowers is incredibly bohemian and sweet, but you could also glitz it out with crystals or rose gold.

Or, you could just go all the way there with a pink gown. Below is some inspiration but there is a ton more out there. Speak with your bridal consultant about it and he or she will likely have tons to pull you. And remember, you can always add a flush of blush by having your dream dress dyed or enhanced in other ways with pink. It’s your moment — if you want to see it through rose-colored tulle, you should!

Check out my Pink Wedding board on Pinterest, too!

Candy! Candy!

Happy Halloween! In keeping with the themes of the day, we could discuss sweet treats… or witchy brides. Isn’t candy more fun?

When I was a child, our parents handed down their love of history to the three of us, and rather than Disney World, we tended to spend vacations at Colonial Williamsburg or just hanging out at the local Historical Society. Mom and Dad both went to Middlebury College (and later, so did I), and penny candy is prevalent in Vermont, too. I’ve always thought it was such a charming construct, and a fun way to add a personalized touch of sweet to a party. Thus, I daydreamed about a candy bar at my wedding from the time I was about five. Now that it’s such a trend, it was easy to bring my dream to fruition for the big day.

Our table, shot by Elisabeth Millay

Our palette was a mix of pastels, so it was fairly easy to select candy. We also pushed it a little, incorporating pops of brighter color to draw the eye in. The majority of our candy was ordered from candy.com. Their excellent selection and easy-to-search tools made the process much less daunting than I’d imagined. We also ordered a 5-pound bag of personalized m&m’s with our faces on them. A little cheesy, but I couldn’t resist.

Candy Selection:
Make sure when ordering to create a good mix of what people like. Lollipops and stick candy are important, as are sours and gummies. A touch of chocolate is good to incorporate, but if it’s summer, make a cooling plan so that your delicacies don’t end up a melty mess. Take a screenshot of your shopping cart before you check out and send this to your wedding planner, fiance, maid of honor, etc.–anyone who has ten minutes to look it over and advise you. You’ll want a second opinion on this one, trust me.

These pink ribbons were my favorite part of the whole table. They’re so pretty and they taste fabulous. They’re also gluten-free, which means I ate a lot of them!

Display:
I loved the idea of vintage containers, but everything I found on Etsy was impossibly expensive to ship. Had I lived closer to where our wedding took place, I would have loved to hunt garage sales and antique shops for a rustic mix of antique bowls and jars. There are a lot of great resources online too–if you like the apothecary look, these can be found at many retailers. (Check out JagGifts and Target to get started). Luckily, my mom had an afternoon free and I trust her taste implicitly. She and a friend went to Home Goods and bought out their entire supply of apothecary jars and milkglass-style bowls in a variety of sizes. The aesthetic ended up a perfect blend of vintage, whimsical and clean. Make sure to invest in tongs and scoops, too. These are cheap and easy to find (try Michael’s).

Accents:
A unifying theme to bring everything together is important. I went with the rock-and-roll-meets-boho theme of our wedding and had our florist create a large centerpiece for the display table. The burlap “Love is Sweet” sign was purchased via Etsy (shop: YourDivineAffair), as were custom stickers to close the bags for guests to take some candy to go. Also, our wedding coordinator did a really cool thing with the setup. To add flair, he had marshmallows and other items laid out for a cascading look. He also put lemonade sticks and lollipops in the “wrong” container to mix colors and keep the eye moving.

In the end, the candy table was a hit. It’s a great “extra” or alternative for cake- or non-cake-eaters. Invest in some glassine bags and closure stickers and it doubles as a fun favor they’ll actually enjoy. Here’s some more visual inspiration for you.

All white is clean and chic. Make sure to use pops of green, silver or black like this bride did to make the palette pop.

(Above photo source)

Pure pink for a really fun aesthetic. Paper clouds add volume. Just make sure your guy is cool with this ultra girly motif.

Add a personal touch (and take the guesswork out) with labels. If you’re a scrapbooker like me, these create a fun memento for later.

Enhance a vintage feel with bags of cotton candy and paper containers filled with fresh popcorn. This is great for a carnival theme or even a pre-dinner snack during cocktail hour.

Now, get off the computer and go trick-or-treating with your fiance. This is a day to celebrate–no matter how old you are!

Wedding Color Manicure

A fun and creative way to celebrate your engagement, or just brighten up a stressful week of planning, is to paint your nails in your wedding colors. Like mine?