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Antique Silver Ring BoxesRecently a clever inspiring old friend of mine from NYC (who also happens to be a wedding planner) wrote about a story board she came across. Now I know that many many blogs these days seem to recirculate the same ideas/images and chachkies from Etsy. I try not to here… we try to provide something unique and a vantage point that comes direct from questions we receive and brides we are working with. Well, this time, I have to throw that to the wind. I am loving these Antique Silver Ring Boxes. The gesture of engagement rings come from a time when a person would kneel down to ask (and hope) ...
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Wedding Cake of the Week: Antique SilverPhoto: Courtesy of Yummy Cupcakes & Cakes This week's stunning design comes to us all the way from Australia. Cake designer Patricia Hardjopranoto, proprietor of Yummy Cupcakes & Cakes near Sydney, Australia, created this gorgeous two-tier confection. A gleaming antique silver finish on the bottom tier enlivens the design's neutral color palette and a sculptural magnolia blossom, carefully fashioned from gumpaste, is the finishing touch. —Heather Lee See more romantic wedding cakes or visit our local listings to find your cake baker....
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Thrifting Antique Silver Pieces for Stunning CenterpiecesSomething old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue And something silver for you! If you’re meddling around thrift stores, antique markets and garage sales you can easily find fabulous personalized touches. Treasures such as vintage silver plated tea sets, sugar bowls and candy dishes are easy finds, inexpensive and oh-so-elegant in wedding décor. As a greener alternative, purchasing used items adds a dash of something soulful to your wedding too. To create your centerpiece you’ll want to build a collection of objects similar in shape and size; consider tea sets of simi...
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Wedding Inspiration: Jet Black, Antiqued Silver and Warm IvoryI’m always looking for fun, new color combinations, but instead of reinventing the wheel this time I decided to put a modern spin on the classic black, white and silver.  Embrace the gorgeous glossy ebony, unique silver and tones of creamy whites of this new inspiration board! Row One: Black Glossy Chandelier Image from Hygge Nook; White Shoes Photo from 100 Layer Cake; Silver Taffeta Jim Hjelm Occasions Bridesmaid Dress Row Two: Black and Silver Napkin Image from Style Me Pretty; Corked Escort Cards Photo by Jose Villa Wedding Photography Row Three: Antiqued Flatware Image from Styl...
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SilverI love this Christmas gift idea from Little White Book: handmade silverware magnets! Just buy real antique silverware pieces at local vintage stores, attach a little magnet to the top, and tie with a pretty tag! Handmade, affordable, and so personal! I would put my own spin on it by tying a poem to the magnet....
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Silver + GoldDuring the holidays many of us naturally gravitate to metallics and sparkles. This year, I've found myself particularly smitten with anything silver & gold. The following are some of my favourites that I've flagged over the last few weeks that would be perfect gifts or embellishments to deck your halls, tables, or selves!Are you gravitating towards a specific colour or palette this season?{SILVER} Single Image: Ornaments. Clockwise from top left: wine/ champagne ice bucket; Tarnish Stone Station Bangles; OPI Swiss Collection; pinecone place card holder; square table; Glacia Bird.{GOLD} S...
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Classic Finds: Vintage SilverSarah Darcy from Classic Bride will be joining us every Friday this Fall to share a few of her favorite finds, inspiration and ideas for chic, classic weddings… This Friday’s Find: Vintage Silver A favorite detail of my wedding was the many heirloom silver pieces we included. They not only blended seamlessly with the surroundings but they were also a lovely sentimental touch. A few ideas I love: Use vintage mint julep cups/trophies/teapots/teacups as vases; sprinkle silver trays around to hold programs and favors; ring silver bells during the ceremony to honor special family members. Pho...
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Board #458: Orchid & SilverThese days I seem to be drawn to lots of neutrals, white flowers, and subdued colors - I apologize to those of you looking for wild or unique color palettes! Today's inspiration board is mostly white and silvery grays - a minimalist palette that allows for more ornate details, like the millefeuille skirt, the ornate silver frames, and the whimsical calligraphy. Things that might seem over the top* in outrageous colors.(*This is not to say that you can't have both a riotous color scheme and ornate details - it's just more difficult to do so tastefully.)Mood: simply refinedPalette: winter white,...
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{Pumpkins + Pinecones}: Cerulean, Latte, Antique Gold, Silver, White{Cerulean, Latte, Antique Gold, Silver + White}When it comes to Fall wedding palettes, nothing makes me happier than happening upon a color palette that is a tad unique. That's why when I set my eyes on this lovely Fall place setting by Martha Stewart Weddings, it instantly inspired me. So often we see Fall weddings that are completely rustic and homespun. And although I seriously love those types of weddings, one of my readers challenged me to think of a Fall palette that incorporated some motifs from the season, like pumpkins and pinecones - but still had a very upscale and elegant feel...
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{Glitz + Glam}: A Palette of Latte, Antique Gold, Silver + Ivory{Latte, Antique Gold, Silver + Ivory}When it comes to metallics, nothing makes me happier than to see a palette that incorporates them in such a soft and lovely way. Today's palette comes to us by request and I cannot be more pleased with how these colors are working off of one another. When it comes to Fall and even Winter weddings I often times hear that brides are tired of the traditional Fall colors that we so often see. And although I'll always be a huge fan of the traditional Fall colors, I think there's really something to be said about experimenting with your palette and trying to f...
