• 2010-10-13T08:30:00Z Marry You Me

    This board feels to me like eighteenth century romance. With its glistening golds, rich reds, and black, it's something straight out of a Gothic romance novel but all the while super sophisticated. While it looks super luxe, the look can be easily pulled off on a budget with some simple DIY. The pomegranate seating cards are an easy DIY that make a huge statement, as do the DIY gold painted leaf centerpieces and gold leaves in the rose bouquet tied with a velvet ribbon - all are an opulent nod to fall. Splurge by adding some hand calligraphy in places like your envelopes, place cards and menus...

  • 2008-02-16T15:00:00Z AisleDash

    Filed under: Fashion, Bridal Beauty On your wedding day you want to look drop-dead gorgeous. Why not give your look a lavish touch with an extravagant dress that exudes luxury, add a few pieces of glittering jewellery and finish off with shimmery make-up?Mon Cheri Bridals has a stunning selection of jewel-encrusted gowns that, while being super-glamorous, have style and timeless elegance. Also, we love that they're giving brides the opportunity to win a free dress! You need to register at their site and could stand a chance of winning one of 11 dresses that they are giving away during the ye...

  • 2010-10-21T11:58:51Z Fab Blog by InvitationConsultants

    This week's styling is all about celebrating Earth's richest hues. It's irresistably neutral with cool ocean jewel tones. This dreamy palette can spur your imagination for a late night dinner party on the patio or warming by the bonfire at a beachside reception. Whatever your inspiration, these dramatic colors are perfect for autumn and are seasonal favorites. Stair photography by Our Labor of Love (Libby + Weldon's Moroccan wedding is seriously to die for and we love the architecture) Katie Quinn Davies food styling never ceases to disappoint. These baked goods look delicious...

  • 2010-10-21T09:02:00Z this is glamorous

    . . . while it may be wonderful to explore the possibilities in the clean lines of minimalist and modern interiors, at the end of it all, it always comes back to the luxe warmth and sheer opulence of intricate inlaid floors and elegant chaises, breathtaking wall murals and tufted chesterfields, delicately carved and paneled walls and gold & crystal chandeliers, enveloped by yards of pooling drapery and autumn evenings spent perched on leopard print cushions by fire . . .{images: the diversion project; lonny via greige; flickr via julia; elle decor via greige; nicholas haslam, sheer opulenc...

  • 2011-03-10T07:27:18Z Adorations Botanical Artistry

    Uncomplicated elegance. Coastal magic, with a bit of vintage woven within the simple details. Beautiful, but what does it mean? Words, when too easily tossed about can muddle up the expression of a thing. Let's keep this simple and look at what influences a design and final concept. Succulents are amazing. They're like a modern piece of art growing right out of a rock. Check out the hint of teal flirting with the cool tones of the whole color palette. It's not so much that it gives off a matchy matchy vibe, but instead compliments the glass so perfectly it almost hurt...

  • 2008-09-18T12:48:00Z oh my deer

    Latrice from Bridal Opulence Wedding and Event Planning featured me on her blog today! And to top it off, she's a Nashville based planner! Go and head on over to her blog and show her some love....

  • 2010-05-26T13:00:41Z YesBride Blog

    Kerry and Ben’s San Diego wedding at the Westgate Plaza hotel was nothing short of amazing. It can easily be described in two words: elegant and opulent. The floral arrangements along with the décor of the ballroom would make anyone gasp in awe. No detail, not even lighting was left to chance. These amazing photos all come courtesy of Heather & Skip of Shadowcatcher Imagery. I have to say that the folks at Shadowcatcher really captured the elegance and luxury of this wedding. Enjoy.   ...

  • 2009-08-09T09:25:00Z Merci New York

    In my lazy Sunday morning habit of enjoying the Times, my chai latte and perusing the web for pretty things, I came across this beautiful inspiration board at Santa Barbara Wedding Chic, and really, I just had to share in case you haven't already stumbled upon it. It is stunning at first glance of course, but if you take a closer look, this board really borrows from several design genres, and to me that makes it all the more fabulous. The mix of the French Regency decor {chandeliers, opulence & moulding a-plenty!} with the Gatsby-esque groomswear, mid-century vintage-pearl jewelry, very s...

  • 2012-02-27T01:00:50Z Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

    Hey there {www}ers, welcome to a shiney new week full of gorgeousness coming your way :-) Today i am starting off with a beautiful, opulent hand made wedding on a budget of £6000, which you would never have guessed. Tina and John were married in The Sun Hotel in Hitchin, Hertfordshire on that very hot October weekend of last year, Tina looks amazing in her pale blue Ian Stuart number. Tina crafted many elements to their day, including the broach bouquet, the heart felt favours and the centrepieces… wow she is a girl after my own heart ;-) Thanks so much to the amazing CTI Photography for s...

  • 2010-02-16T23:00:00Z The Brides Cafe

    I have to start off the morning by saying THANK YOU to the beautiful and oh-so-sweet Onida of Opulent Creations Events, for asking me to do an interview feature with her...Onida has a gorgeous site and I'm so excited to be a part of it all...please head over and check out the interview and take a tour of all of the inspiring features...Thanks SO Much Onida....xoxoxo ...