{Real Wedding} Jessica & Dwight: Cheery Morning Ceremony with Fun Nighttime 80's Themed Reception

This wedding is doubly good.  It is full of cheery yellow love in its morning ceremony, and the couple had an 80's themed party as their reception later that night.  With an 80's cover band and everyone wearing 80's outfits.  I would love to be invited to a wedding like that so I could get my crimper out of retirement (you know you had a crimper too!)

The ceremony venue was pure rustic gorgeousness.

At the end of the ceremony, guests serenaded the couple with "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles.

I love DIY petal cones!

There may be nothing better than billy button boutonnieres.

The stationery suite set the warm and cheery tone.  

And check out that 80's themed reception card above!

The lovely florals were simple single arrangements and multiples in vintage mason jars and bottles.

And now, on to the party!

This might be my favorite picture.  Ever.

If you're the bride and having an 80's themed party, who better to be than Madonna!?

Photography by Q Weddings submitted via Two Bright Lights

What a happy and fun wedding!  It looked like a true celebration of the couple and I'm so honored I got to share it with you.  Congrats Jessica and Dwight!

Anthropologie-Inspired DIY Pinata

Are you a fan of music or vintage paper?  If so, this anthropologie-inspired DIY pinata might be right up your alley.  It would be great DIY project for a wedding or photo shoot.  You can fill it with anything, but the idea is to fill it with "love notes."  They could be notes from famous couples throughout history or from your favorite films, from you and your husband to each other, or from your wedding guests to you, the couple.

You take a balloon (oversized ones work best), soak newspaper strips in water and glue, and cover the balloon.  Let the balloon dry, then cover in strips of vintage sheet music (you could also use vintage book pages, but be sure to use already damaged books!).  After that dries, pop the balloon and cut a hole where you will insert your love notes or other filling.  Then reattach the cut piece and cover with more sheet music.  Then hang with string, ribbon, or whatever you choose.

By Lollipop Events and Design via Ruffled Blog and photos by John Schnack Photography

Dream: Write a Bike

How cool are these personalized bikes!?  Even if they aren't produced yet, the photo makes for great wall art for now...

Go check them out here.

Color, Unexpected

There is something so great about pops of color in unexpected places.  The color makes everything feel happy and celebratory!

Top Row:  Kamp Photography, veil photo via Green Wedding Shoes, Ashley Rose Photography
Middle Row:  All from Max (Wanger) and Margeaux's wedding by Our Labor of Love via Once Wed
Bottom Row:  JL Photografia, Katie Day, Gucio Photography

July 4th Fete

For all of those fun July 4th barbecues, parties, weddings, and picnics, here is some red, white & blue inspiration for you:

All pictures found on Ritzy Bee

And check out this fantastic DIY 4th of July project on Style Me Pretty today...LOVE it!  Hope you have a sunny and safe weekend full of food, fun, and fireworks!

Guestbook Alternative: Jenga, Anyone?

I love seeing cool and different alternatives to the traditional wedding guestbook, and I think this idea would be so fun for a couple that loves games....a Jenga guestbook.  You stack the pieces, let guests take a piece out, write a message on it, and then replace it.  When you play the game throughout your married lives, you have a special reminder of your day.

Photos by Jennifer Roper

Signature Cocktail...Snow Cones!

Want a fun idea for a summer wedding?  How about snow cones!?  And not just your old school snow cones, but snow cone cocktails.  People would have the option for non-alcoholic versions as well, because they would make their own snow cone at the snow cone bar.

Spotted on Wiley Valentine and posted by Jesi Haack, I think this is a great idea for a summer wedding or party:

If you want to see more, head over to Wiley Valentine and check out the full feature.

Love for All Ages

I spotted this adorable feature over at Green Wedding Shoes of two of the cutest little ones, and they are in love!  How cute is this "love" shoot of Gracie (age 3) and Zeke (age 4):

Photos by Joy of Wildflower Photography (Gracie's mom)