Connect the Dots

I'm loving polka dot details incorporated into the design and styling of weddings and events!  They're so fun and a little bit retro...

Top Row:  Photos 1 & 2 from Martha Stewart Weddings, invitation from Tilde Designs, ties from flickr via Something Old, Something New
Middle Row:  Place setting from Kelly Gao  and shoes by Delicious via Style Me Pretty, dress by Michelle Roth, room photo by Tim Walker for Vogue Italia via Oh Joy!
Bottom Row:  Lanterns from The Knot, envelopes and favor box from Martha Stewart Weddings, Ring Pillow made by Brookyn Bride via Thoughtful Day

You definitely want to stay away from being too literal - do NOT use dots in every element of your wedding.  Just pick a couple of details, like your stationery and ring pillow, or incorporate them in your decor, the groomsmen ties, and your shoes.  They are a fun way to lighten things up and add a bit of whimsy to your day.

Succulent Chic

Living in So Cal, succulents have become a staple in my attempts at "gardening" (a.k.a. two small window boxes).  They are easy to take care of and require little maintenance or water, and are always visually pleasing.

Succulents are being seen more and more in weddings and from these photos it is easy to see why.

Succulents as favors:

Originally seen here on Style Me Pretty

Succulents in bouquets, boutonnieres, & accessories:

Photos 1 & 5 from this amazing Malibu wedding on Style Me Pretty

Photos 2, 3, & 4 from this cool desert wedding on Green Wedding Shoes

Photo 6 from this beautifully bright wedding (my personal fave) also on Green Wedding Shoes

Succulents in details, table settings, and floral arrangements:

Photos 1&2 from the same Malibu wedding on Style Me Pretty (check out that cake designed by the groom and made by Vanilla Bakeshop!)

Photo 3 from this Palos Verdes wedding seen on Style Me Pretty

The 5 photos from the lower left side are all from the same cool desert wedding as above 

Final photo in bottom right corner from this Palm Springs wedding, also on Style Me Pretty

And how about this gorgeous ring shot!

From the beautifully bright wedding above originally on Green Wedding Shoes

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