Thursday, January 10, 2013
Chances are, you’ve stressed over how to make your reception absolutely perfect. It’s the little details that come together to create an overall wonderful wedding reception. While planning your own reception, keep these 4 tips in mind for making your reception a hit. Centerpieces Keep centerpieces low so guests can communicate across the tables. If [...]
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
One of the hardest things to impress me with are flowers – presentation is really key, and there’s a fine line between “opulent” and “outdated”. It’s even more satisfying to me, then, when I find a florist with an excellent taste level – particularly when they can work in a variety of styles, from modern [...]
Wedding Moss Table Terrariums by Warm Country Meadows
It seems like forever ago that I featured Megan of La Partie Events here on the Inspired Bride, but I’m super excited to share her work again. Megan was kind enough to share this lovely, easy-to-reproduce tablescape that is perfect for a summer backyard wedding or bridal shower. I absolutely love the pop of white [...]
This is an incredibly easy project to do, and great for those who want to do their own flowers but don’t have any arrangement experience. The whole thing cost me about $25, but I also had access to inexpensive peonies at my local farmer’s market. Pricing this out at a floral wholesaler is advisable – [...]
Glassbaby votive holders are exquisite – with a beautiful, sleek modern shape and gorgeous colors that cover a vast spectrum, they’re almost irresistible. In this economy, though, the only visible downside to them is their price – at $40 a pop, they’re not exactly budget friendly if you need to purchase in quantity for a [...]
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Honestly, I hate carnations with a fiery passion. I immediately think of cheap supermarket bouquets and I’ve been utterly convinced you’d have to be able to move mountains or do other miraculous works to make me think of them as anything but tacky…. … but lo and behold, Eddie Ross (of Bravo’s Top Design and [...]
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
I love, love, love the work of Modern Day Design in Santa Barbara, California. I love their take on a contemporary bouquet: instead of styling everything perfectly and cleanly a la Martha, it’s about using unexpected flower and botanical combinations with a modern edge (love the succulents!). Visit their site to see more examples of [...]