#153 Wedding Details

I haven't spent much time looking at martha stewart weddings, although now & then when I am searching for something via google images, I will find it there.
That happened the other day & finally I was sidetracked enough to look at a couple of weddings...

These photographs are actually from the wedding of Martha Stewarts nephew Chris & his husband Tim.
I love this first photo of them, wedded joy.
Both Chris & Tim have careers in music, their sheet music guest book is a perfect example of making the details of the day personal & how delicious does the food look? There are lots more scrumptious food shots on martha stewart, be warned though, they may make you consider licking the computer screen...

  
  
  
  
Chris + Tim's wedding via martha stewart weddings

Picnicking, lounges & a marquee in a field (a shade of green that Australians can but dream of) , all styled to delight? Yes please. Also I do so love a spot of wedding croquet.
Tea & Cookie favours, see what they've done there? Cute.
Kite flying? Check! I've never heard that quote before, it's a bit lovely?
Last but absolutely by no means least, regardless of this judgment being based on looks alone i have no hesitation in proclaiming, that this is clearly THE best wedding band in the world.
That photo makes my mind explode a little. In the best possible way.

Cx

#152 Engagement Photos

How absolutely positively DELICIOUS is this photo...



And all of these...

        
via char photography blog

And that bike?!

I have really enjoyed looking at Char Photography's blog this afternoon, photo's of such love never get old do they!
Char has captured so much beauty in her shots. I love when  photographs make you feel so honoured, honoured because you know that they are a clear little piece of insight into such heartfelt shared moments.
It is such a skill to be able to make people feel relaxed & comfortable enough, that photos like these are possible.
Gorgeous. Too bad she's based in the U.S!
I had an excellent moment of confusion when I went to look Char's 'Seniors Portraits', here i was expecting portraits of the elderly, 'what an interesting thing to specialise in!' i thought to myself. Clearly I hadn't translated my webpage from English/English to American/English. High school seniors. Quite different portraits to the ones i was picturing?

Cx

#151 Photobooth Love

It's no secret I love a photobooth, but how extra gorgeous are these shots from the wedding of Ben + Erin on One Fine Day?

Great unique backdrop & what lovely little marriage celebration snapshots.

  
ben+erin's wedding via one fine day

And that last picture.... too too sweet.

Cx

#150 Favour Bags

I did consider making these newspaper gift bags (Mr N & I met in a newsagents) using this tutorial from the fabulous How About Orange, cute & you're recycling too!
There are so many fantastic choices for favour boxes & bags. It's worth taking the time to find one that fits the feel of your wedding, as well as your budget, perfectly.
There are also a lot of gorgeous & simple diy options if there's a little room on your to do list?

 
via how about orange, french favours

Given my fondness for a rustic theme, the inclusion of jute bags is hardly suprising?

   
via hanson ellis, wedding channel store, wedding bee

Calico is such a simple, pretty & versitile medium, especially for diy-ers...

  
via gracious bridal, papiervalise, coop crafts

I love the look of craft paper bags, especially when a little creative quirk is added.


via tamryn kirby - united with love, one fine day, lulus inspirations

The paper bags with the printed menu & the peg are my favourites, great concept & so effective!

Cx

#149 Cocktail Snacks

There are so many options for wedding cocktail snacks. They are such an effective touch that can be so easy & budget friendly to put together, not to mention fun!
I absolutely love the idea of having bags of fresh cherries, although it is worth remembering when making your decision that if you want fruit you need to think about what is in season.
We missed out on the end of cherry season by only a couple of weeks, I hoped we would squeeze in but after a lot of rain meant LOTS of damaged fruit & an early end to the season I ended up trying to find a backup plan quite belatedly. I couldn't source our second preference of fruit chips as apparently they stopped making them (extreme sadness!), & third preference of vegie chips was proving too costly for an inferior product. Thankfully it all came together well in the end but oh... look at those cherries!

  
via martha stewart weddings + martha stewart weddings

Super cute bags are a must....

 
via she said + grooms advice

Mmm macarons.....

  
via alibaba + my life

I've never tried dried lotus root before but they look very beautiful don't you think?

 
via martha stewart weddings + brilliant bash

Those sweet potato fries are in bamboo cones, brilliant!


via chic n cheap living

*Ahem* where would we be without a doily wrapped snack? 

C x

#148 DIY Light Shades

Remember me? Finally back up & running after a ridiculous stretch of computer problems.
Whoever it is out there with a little voodoo collection consisting of the majority of my electrics?
Thanks for easing up.
I have certainly realised that a back up plan is required! In the meantime I will be keeping my fingers crossed that I've used up all my technological bad luck for a long long time...

Lets get back to the good stuff shall we!?

These fabulous rustic chic light shades are via a very easy to follow diy tutorial on Project Wedding.
Even though I didn't get around to making these before our wedding I will definitely still see they turn out & if I am happy with the result, hopefully I can convince one of my lovely brides to let me work them into their big day! I'm also interested to see how they could be adapted to be a candle/tea light candle holder.



Speaking of tea light candles, here's a few that would look gorgeous as decor for a rustic event or as features for an event with neutral tones.

   
via radiance lighting, fresh design blog, brazan design & stair lodge supplies

I adore silver birch & actually, just any kind of birch really? It brings such a stunning aesthetic to both event decor & home interiors without being overbearing.

It's good to be back!

Cx