#157 Sohomode Bridesmaids

My fondness for not so matchy bridesmaids is hardly a secret, however what you don't know is that I also love cowboy boots. Someday I will find the perfect pair that don't make me look like a giant.

Anyhow, how super cute is this photo?! Those boots... those bridesmaids... those dresses!
Custom vintage inspired tea dresses by Sohomode, gorgeous much?
Made to measure with a lined bodice, contrasting piping & velvet ribbon, they have a gathered straight skirt with pockets in the side seams & a cinch belt.
The best part (well aside from getting to wear one of these lovely frocks of course!), is that you get to go to the Sohomode blog where you choose you fabrics from the collection listed! Umm fun?!


image via  larissa's wedding on larissa's wedding on Lydia Jane Photography 


 
   


The blog also gives instructions for how to take your measurements correctly so that your dress fits oh so perfectly.

I saw the first photo on the 'White' magazine facebook page, if you haven't seen the magazine already you should check it out, a brilliant source of beautiful inspiration.

Cx

#154 Eucalyptus Bouquets

Love love loving these stunning florals from the wedding of Lauren + Josh.
The colours are so deliciously fresh & the arrangements are so perfectly organic & wonderfully individual.

 
 
 
via martha stewart weddings

The grooms boutonniere manages the ideal balance of being both understated while still bringing a pop of colour. I'll make a big call & say that it is possibly my favourite boutonniere to date?
Lauren's bouquet was a mix of seeded eucalyptus, cotton balls on the stalk, ranunculus, hydrangea, anemones, dahlias & freesia while each of her bridesmaids carried a bouquet of seeded eucalyptus with one element from the brides.
I love anemones but I've never seen them in here so I wonder if perhaps you can't get them in Australia?


I think each arrangement is absolutely delightful & all together, something that looks a lot like perfection.


Cx

#138 Centrepieces - Flowers in Vintage Bottles

I think I've mentioned before that when I was growing up, our house backed on to state forest, during the gold rush is was a very busy area & the forest was filled with old mine shafts as well as things (mostly 'rubbish') left behind by the miners.
Among these discarded objects the most common things to find where old cans & bottles.
It was rubbish really, but it fascinated me. Mostly because it was such a tangible reminder of those people that came in such numbers, chasing a dream.
As a child there was something very surreal & magical feeling about the traces they left.

I still love vintage bottles & I adore vintage bottles used as vases, especially as centrepieces.
Here's a few pretty-full examples!

  
via canadian house & home, country living & good housekeeping via intimate weddings
  
via country living (link for a gorgeous home renovation), samantha luck via intimate weddings & via tread gold
 
bottle green homes via design sponge  & luna bazaar via a gala affair
  
everyday inspired & ruffled blog
 
sunday suppers via my sparrow blog & via tread gold
  
once wed & style me pretty

I think there's something especially lovely & elegant looking about the simplicity of using only white blooms.
Gorgeous as home decor as well obviously!

Cx

#137 Dreamy Wedding w/ Bottle Place 'Cards'

The first time I saw this photo my heart skipped a beat.
I actually have it saved to my laptop, every now & then I have a peek just to put some extra lovely in my day.
It's the little things right?!

It's actually THE most awesome escort card set up. Isn't it such an incredibly stunning idea?!

 

It's not just the escort cards though, the whole wedding of S+D via Duet Weddings, with photography by Max Wanger, is just delicious. It is so much of what I wanted, outdoors, rustic, intimate & gorgeous...

 

Don't you wish you were there?
Dreamy.

Cx

#131 Wedding Hairstyles

I am head over heels in love with so many of these hairstyles, I so wish I could wear my hair like this every day!

mags/pinterest via etsy + once wed via rachel lawson /pinterest 
 
bachmans sparrow (tutorial)+ love maegan (tutorial) + miss pippi /pinterest
  
cassandra gonzales /pinterest + katherine elizabeth /pinterest + jacqui /pinterest via stylemepretty
  
everything fabulous via stylemepretty + emily bucknall /pinterest + emily bucknall /pinterest via stylemepretty
  
sarah wertz /pinterest via fashion-tequila tumblr + allison wheeler /pinterest via you are my fave
 
emily bucknall /pinterest + emily bucknall /pinterest
 
lisa congdon /pinterest via ffffound


There is absolutely no way I could even begin to decide on a favourite... you?
By the way, if you haven't seen pintrest, you definitely need to check it out. It's awesome.
Especially if you're planning something - wedding, renovations, haircut... you name it.

Cx

#127 Vintage Bridesmaid Dresses

OR coloured wedding dresses?!
A second installment from the fabulous Bohemian Bisoux on Etsy, I just couldn't help myself.

'The Margaret' - Vintage 1950's white + blue embriodered wiggle dress. $81 aud
 
(^Love love love!^)

'The Charlene' - Vintage 1950's kay selig pale pink cocktail party dress. $142 aud
 

'The Vera'- Vintage 1960's pale pink + white lace gown. $43 aud
 

'The Tahlia' - Vintage early 1960's golden yellow wiggle dress. $56 aud
 
(^Also love love love!^)

'The Gracie' - Vintage 1950's golden brocade wiggle dress. $140 aud
 

'The Lucille' - Vintage 1950's yellow cotton full skirt dress. $60 aud
 
(^ALSO love love love!^)

Imagine each bridesmaid in a different dress of the same colour. Fabulous.
Yellow would be magical. Yellow with red lipstick? Out of this world.

I'll be keeping a close eye on this store that's for sure!

Cx