Color Palette : Passion for Peacock

Eye-catching, yet tranquil. Elegant, yet trendy. It's not hard to see why peacock inspired weddings have sprung up everywhere. This color palette is inspired by the teal greens and muted blues that adorn the beautiful bird. By avoiding too many peacock themed items and incorporating the colors as accents to classic cream and white, the look is clean and chic without being over the top.



Photo Credits: Leila Brewster Photography, Cakes and Kisses, Two One Photography, Harwell  Photography, Karen Wise Photography, Meg Perotti Photography, Reid Park Zoo, Erin Hearts Court

Maile + Gerry : Minerals Resort Wedding

Today's real wedding feature showcases Maile and Gerry's Minerals Resort Wedding. Located in Vernon, New Jersey, part of the larger Crystal Springs Resort, the romantic venue perfectly reflected their personal style. As Maile told me, "It was a really easy choice for us. The location and ambiance were perfect for our rustic taste".

Photo Credits: Asthete Studios

R.E. Style Feature : Girly Girl Bead Boutique

For today's R.E. Style feature, I would like to introduce Michelle Martson, owner of  Girly Girl Bead Boutique. Michelle is working mom with two small girls and a passion for jewelry. She works primarily in Swarovski crystal elements, freshwater pearls, and sterling silver. Her designs are simple and classic, perfect for brides looking for understated, clean elegance. She welcomes custom work and tells me, "I love working with a bride to create exactly the jewelry she wants to compliment her bridal style".

 

In the Details : Cupcake Toppers

With so many brides opting to use cupcakes as opposed to traditional wedding cakes, it's no surprise that a whole new genre of cake toppers has grown around decorating these sweet treats. Cupcake toppers are as varied as the little cakes they adorn. When artfully arranged on platters and tiers, these dressed up mini desserts can be the hi-light of your reception table.

Cupcake toppers from Payton's Place

Color Palette : Raspberries in the Sun

Juicy red raspberry and warm spring sunlight are the hues captured in this inspiration board. Mixing the bold colors with vintage-chic details is a stunning way to use some of springs most exciting tones. As captivating as it is charming, this palette would be perfect for an outdoor event.

Photo credits: We Heart Photography, David Jenkins Photography, Birds of a Feather Photography, Lisa Hessel Photography, Jose Villa Photography, Mi Belle Photography

Trend Watch - Short and Sweet Bridal Gowns

From knee length to tea length, short bridal gowns are back in a big way for Spring and Summer. While most brides opt for floor skimming and beyond, short gowns make perfect sense for afternoon events, garden and outdoor weddings, second weddings, and brides looking to insert their own personal style taste. Loosing the length doesn't mean you're loosing style - as this collection of gowns demonstrates. Short can be very chic indeed.

Monique Luillier, Fall 2012 via TheBeautyBridal.com

R.E. Style Feature : SweetAmbs Cookies

I am so happy today to feature SweetsAmbs, a custom cookie shop owned by Amber Spiegel. Her gorgeous cookie designs have been featured in InStyle Magazine, Your Wedding Day Magazine, and Cake Central Magazine. One peek into her Etsy shop and it's easy to see why her sweet edibles have received so much attention.