The Bridesmaids + The Naturals

Rich neutrals deliver a look that is both timeless and modern. Brides, won't you consider this color palette for your bridesmaids? And do remember, when working with neutrals, your bridesmaid's will look best with shades that compliment their skin tones. So mix it up! Not only will your bridesmaids thank you, but you'll also create a sumptuous color story that will have everyone thinking what a fashionista you are!


Image from Donna Karan via Fashion Gone Rogue.

Fab Frocks Friday: Ethereal Beauty

Muted greens, soft neutrals, and a gorgeous frock for the spring.

Image from Alberta Ferreti via Fashion Gone Rogue.

Almost Spring

Still in the heart of winter, but cannot wait for Spring and it's utterly romantic blush colors and darling peach neutrals. Brides - wouldn't you just love to have this gorgeous color palette for your wedding?

Spring - please hurry!

Image via J.Crew.

Color Theory

I love color! A bold splash here and there is elemental to the telling of your color story. Of course with color, a little goes a long, long way.

Dreaming of a wedding with that brilliant Tiffany blue? Sure, it may look gorgeous in that sample bridesmaid dress you saw at the boutique or one tabletop setting with Tiffany blue tablecloth from your florist, but remember that you will have to multiply it by x amount.

If the idea of having the same color repeated over and over and over leaves you feeling flat, consider adding complimentary shades to your palette to soften the overall look.

Image via Rivini.

Tuesday Shoesday: J'adore Dior

Oh my! Did we just happen upon a collection of the most stylish bridesmaid shoes ever? Bride, if you're not a stickler for uniformity for your bridesmaids, let your girls pick their own shoes to wear for the wedding.

Believe me, their closets will thank you.

Image via The Blonde Salad.

On A Sweet Note ...

What a sweet way to start the morning. Bite sized melt in your mouth goodness that will make the week go by that much faster.

Go ahead. Eat one. Or two. Or three. We won't tell your dress.

Fab Frocks Friday: Just Remember

Your wedding. It'll go by in a flash. So on that day, just remember to stop and enjoy the moment.


Image via Style Me Pretty.

To Build A Home

A few helpful tips on creating your registry from the industry's leaders ...

• Real Simple: Set up your registry early! “From the moment you announce your engagement, friends and family will want to send gifts,” says Karena Bullock Bailey, a New York City-based wedding and special events planner.
  

• The Knot: As much as you may be hankering for that gorgeous $350-a-place-setting silver, be sure to register for items in a wide range of price points: under $50, under $75, under $100, under $200, and beyond, so all of your guests can choose gifts they can afford. You don't want your college friend feeling overwhelmed by the fact that he can't find a single gift; and on the opposite side, you don't want your parents' closest friends to have to buy you a multitude of smaller items to give you a generous gift.

• Brides: You can register for more items than invitees, especially if you're listed at several stores—you want to provide options at various price points. Peri Wolfman, vice president of product design at Williams-Sonoma, suggests that you include one gift per shower attendee, priced between $30 and $50, and at least one gift per couple invited to the wedding, between $75 and $150. (Throw in a few items under $25, too.) Include several objects that aren't part of a set, such as a standing mixer, coffee pot or a pair of candlesticks. And consider big-ticket items for guests who want to pool their resources: luggage, furniture, electronics, even camping equipment make great group gifts.

• Martha Stewart: Etiquette dictates that registry information should never be included in a wedding invitation, even though some stores provide printed cards for this purpose. Instead, rely on your family members and wedding party to spread the word. That said, it is generally acceptable for the hostess of a shower to include these details on that invitation (indeed, this is where you might put those information cards to use). And if people ask you directly where you're registered, feel free to tell them.

• The Knot: Be gracious -- let your guests know their gifts have arrived -- promptly. Thank-you notes for gifts received before the wedding should be sent within two weeks of their arrival. Notes for gifts received on or after the wedding day should be sent within a month of your return from the honeymoon. In all notes, be sure to mention the gift by name.

Image from JJ Designs via This Is Glamorous.

The Lucite Chair

You've got the dress and you've got the shoes {and it's only been five days into the new year - well done, well done!}. Naturally the next thing you'll want to think about is finding the perfect decor to compliment your smashing ensemble.

So without further ado, allow me to introduce you to the the reigning king of them all, the Louis Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck. This outstanding chair was fashioned with antique and modern aesthetics in mind. And ladies, let's not forget the Charles Ghost Stool, a singular addition that will make that cocktail hour into quite the happening shindig!


Image via Design Within Reach.

Tuesday Shoesday: Black Bows + Chanel

The holidays may be over, but here's one last thing nicely tied up with a bow. Oh that perfect combination of black and white!

Image by ZZ Photography via The Wedding Chicks.