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OUTDOOR WEDDINGS{Photo source: The Style Files} Today is national “Eat Outdoors Day!” What a perfect day to feature Outdoor Weddings. {Photo source: Melissa McCrotty Photography} See many more of my favorite outdoor wedding and tablescapes at pinterest! 5 CREATIVE AND ROMANTIC DECOR IDEAS FOR OUTDOOR WEDDINGS 1. Hang lanterns or chandeliers in trees to create height and a visually stunning canopy 2. Bring the indoors out. Lay a carpet on the grass. Bring a couch outside for seating. 3. Decorate your table with loads of flowers. Either traditional roses or several wildflowers in separate glass vases. 4. ...
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Outdoor Weddings
I love the idea of having a backyard, informal wedding that's all party, no fuss. Living in Florida, weather is unreliable and bugs are terrible, but for those of you in parts of the country with real seasons, the option for an outdoor soirée in late summer/early fall is so appealing. Outdoor weddings in a back yard or park can be intimate and elegant or large and boisterous (with the right group!). Dress it up, dress it down, but however you do it, show off your own style. Wedding style ideas to consider:-Bring indoor furniture outside to create a living space -S...
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The Great OutdoorsSean & Nicola love the great outdoors so that’s exactly where they headed for their engagement shoot. A local country park provided the perfect setting for this sweet, fun and romantic photo shoot. Afterwards the couple got dressed up and headed back to the city for some hilarious photo booth style shots – these are my favourites! Be sure to check back for Sean & Nicola’s gorgeous vintage-inspired/Scottish wedding next week! Thanks to Sam & Sequoia for sharing these today ...
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The Great OutdoorsAt this recent event, I designed this dinner tent to feel like a warm yet sophisticated dining room. Because we used small 6-8 person custom dining tables and banquets, we needed a strong element to unify the room. Thus we created four over-sized industrial metal drum shades. I love searching for the perfect harmony between rough and fine materials. Here, we balanced elegant silk and wool elements with the rough burlap and metal shades. Here is a peak at the same space during a winter site visit. While New York City offers incredible venues, nothing inspires me more than nature. But ...
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Outdoor SpacesMost outdoor areas are often overlooked or under utilized at wedding venues. I am working with a bride who wants to make use of a concrete outdoor patio to create an ultra hip lounge and overflow area. Don’t be afraid to ask your venue about using their furniture or accent pieces. Just recently, we asked a venue if we could use their lobby furniture which consisted of high-end leather sofas, chairs, tables in another area of the building and they said “yes”. The venue charged the bride a small fee to move the furniture; however the fee was much cheaper than paying a party rental store ...
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Outdoor PartiesLove this alternative to a long linen on a cocktail table for outdoor parties. Wind is always an issue with regards to fabric, so wrapping the base with rope and making a short cap is a fantastic solution to a constant obstacle! ...
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Outdoor Parties……Planning One? Entertain With This Stylish Serveware! Whether you’re planning an outdoor party or an indoor soiree, pamper your guests with refreshments served straight up, in style! Below, a few favorites that caught my eye this week… (Top: Beverage Jar Labels and Serveware from Crate & Barrel, Ceramic Beverage Dispenser from Target and Serveware from Z Gallerie) Line your fancy-dancy serveware up on a self-serve table, dressed up with creative drink names for your jar labels. Think names like Blushing Bride, Marriage Mojito and Something Blue -or come up with...
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Outdoor CarpetingIt had rained for 2 weeks before our wedding and given that we were having our ceremony outside we had to ensure that the grounding was safe (especially since I was definitely rocking 4 inch heels AND we were having some older people there that we did not need falling down). Also – a lot of the beautiful grass had washed away right in the area where I would be walking down the aisle. After thinking of all of the things we could use, from stone slabs, to literally offering to brick the entire thing for the venue – my dad had discovered 75% off carpet at Lowes. Yes, it sounds weird –...
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Outdoor DiningAn absolutely gorgeous outdoor tablescape from Sweet Paul...I love the lanterns lighting the table. So intimate and romantic!...
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Outdoor ChandeliersI haven't done this in awhile, but today I am fresh out of inspiring ideas. I have some great content for you later in the week, but for now all I can think of is to share this beautiful outdoor setting with you. Its from Amy Butler's book (who knew) found via The City Sage. What is inspiring all of you these days?...
