A Beautiful White Wedding

The traditional bride always wears white on her wedding day. But beyond tradition, white is, at its cores, the physical image of light in perfect balance--everything and nothing at the same time. White is the willingness to surrender to purity and joyous weightlessness of being. Taken by itself, it is a blank canvas, a clean slate--simple, fresh, and without adornment; nowhere else is potential and beginning so clearly illuminated.

Paired with green, white is immediately in accord with nature and the home. Matched with silver, it is a statement of understated elegance and undeniable class.

"God paints in many colors; but he never paints so gorgeously--I had almost said 'so gaudily'--as when he paints in white." -G.K. Chesterton

Bold is the Bride Who Chooses Orange

Happiness and adventure are hers whose vitality and enthusiasm for life are reflected in the hues around her. Orange combines the passion of red and the cheer of yellow, rendering it one of the most vibrant colors to play around with. And orange-toned wedding is always a fun occasion, filled with energy, warmth and bundles of surprises.

While orange is often striking enough to stand alone, shades of brown, butterscotch and light green are ideal counterparts to help soften its look.

"Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow." -Kandinsky

Imagine a wedding with people closest to your heart, beneath a trellis of verdant foliage and flowers bursting with a riotous profusion of color.

Feminine and Sweet Lavender Wedding

Inherently sweet and feminine, the color and scent of Lavender in a wedding is redolent of romance and nostalgia, softness and grace. And yet, diluted from the majestic purple, lavender remains, by this image, on of blood with royalty. Lighter in shade and deceptively fragile, lavender is the unassuming and gentler countenance of nobility. To the viewer, it is simplicity and refinement, town and country, and poise and culture, all in one glance.

Complemented with the natural hues of mauve, brown or yellow, the color lavender brings a light and casual yet always sophisticated impression to every affair.

"While purple is the color of royalty, lavender is the color of femininity. It's a grown-up pink." - Jacci Howard Bear

Lavender, after all, is the gentle cousin of majestic purple, that color which in ancient times was so difficult to obtain and so expensive to produce that it was reserved for royalty.

A Wedding In Red

A wedding in red is, above all, a celebration of love. We woo, we bleed, and we fall in love with all the fierceness and passion of red. For different cultures, the color red means different things. In China, it is a symbol of good luck, always present in every ceremony. In India, it is the color of purity, held sacred in weddings. For the rest of us, its richness never fails to command our attention and make our hearts beat faster. Red evokes majesty, strength, grandeur, and opulence. Paired with either shades of black, gold, or white, red is a fitting emblem of love that is absolute, powerful and enduring.

"When in doubt, wear red." - Bill Blass

Vivid and powerful. Rich and eloquent.

How can our eyes fail to be ensnared by the color we designate to represent it? The result is a magnificent vision in red that is as rich and unique as the love that inspires it.

May every bride experience joy, excitement, and inspiration as she prepares to celebrate what will be, literally and figuratively, a red-letter day of her life.

A Wedding Inspired by Cherry Blossoms

Since it's the season of cherry blossoms, I thought of creating inspirations for a cherry blossom-themed wedding. This theme is actually too pink for me, but I cannot deny that I find these charming and sweet. If you are a bride who likes pink then this might be a good inspiration for you on your wedding, though I am not quite sure that your groom might agree. 

You can pick a venue that actually has cherry trees as it provides the perfect backdrop, or have your bridesmaids wear dresses that remind you of these lovely flowers. Don't forget to pick table decor that use cherry blossoms. 

You can also have some white ones and use it as hair ornament, if you do not want to get overboard with the color pink. If you cannot find a venue with cherry trees, like if you live in a country that doesn't grow these, you can decorate you venue with light pink colors reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Your cake can also use some cherry blossoms decor.

Floral Bridesmaid Dresses for Your Spring Wedding

Picking the right dress for your bridesmaids is more fun than you think. From choosing the color to choosing the right design that would fit each of your lovely friends, there is something to enjoy with the task. When I was picking for my bridesmaids, I wanted a dress that they would be comfortable in, plus I want them to look young and fresh. I picked yellow, white and chocolate brown--inspired by sunflowers. 

Still, you don't have to be stuck with this and that color. Nobody said you cannot have your bridesmaids wear prints. Or better yet, floral prints! I was inspired by the photos of cherry blossoms in Japan this season, so I searched for floral bridesmaid dresses and look what I found! 

1. Their floral print dresses are made from the same cloth and with same cuts or styles:

2. These dresses are of different colors and different prints, but with the same cut:

3. Look how dainty these dresses are! So classic:

4. These dresses have similar floral prints but different colors.

5. These dresses are completely different in styles and prints, but of similar neutral hues that still give it a unified look:

6. Same color, same print design:

7. Anything goes print and design paired with sneakers, platforms or heels:

8. It can also be a long or maxi dress with huge floral prints:

9. Plains and prints combination that look simply dainty:

10. Lastly, sheer dresses that show hints of floral prints.

So, are you inspired yet by these pretty floral bridesmaid dresses?

Cutest Ideas for Flower Girl Dresses

Looking at these cute flower girls make me want to get married again and have an entourage full of little girls in pretty dresses and headbands! They're too adorable! 

When choosing the perfect dress for your flower girls, you can go for the simple ones that bring out the natural beauty of your little pumpkins, or you can go for more elaborate dresses for an eye-catching look. 

Either way, I am sure your flower girls will look just a perfect! Let these photos of various flower girl dresses inspire you: 

1. A flower girl dress with toole skirt and matching headband:

2. A pretty ballerina tutu paired with a simple shirt or leotards. A ballerina bride would love this!

3. A bohemian-inspired flower girl dress with criss-cross back:

4. Peacock-inspired flower girl dress with matching headband:

5. Little flower girl dresses that go well with cowboy boots. Perfect for a barn wedding!

6. A flower girl dress that mimic the bride's dress? Love the trail!

Inspirations for 2014 Weddings: Radiant Orchid

Radiant Orchid is the color of the year 2014. This color emanates great joy, love and health. A perfect color for your big day, the start of your forever.

Here are some inspirations that use the radiant orchid. From the cake to the flowers, it is a vibrant sight that is charming and expressive.

What is your 2014 wedding theme color? 

Sean Parker's Beautiful Forest Wedding

Napster guy Sean Parker and singer-songwriter Alexandra Lenas got married last year in a lavish California redwoods wedding. The details are amazing and downright extravagant--from the 9-foot tall wedding cake up to the Lord of the Rings inspired costumes for all 364 guests. 

Although the wedding was surrounded with controversy because it was held at an ecologically sensitive forest, everything else looked jaw-dropping. Take a look at these pictures. (Photo credit: Vanity Fair) 

I guess if you have all the money in the world, you would be able to afford this kind of wedding.

Radiant Orchid Bridesmaid Dresses

The color of the year 2014 is radiant orchid, and if you are getting married this year you might want to use this vibrant color as your motif. Start with picking bridesmaid dresses in this color or shade. Whether you want your bridesmaids to wear long or short dresses, radiant orchid will surely brighten up your big day. Plus they look really pretty!

Why wasn't this the "in" color when I got married in 2012? Kidding aside, check out these bridesmaid dress inspirations.

Now the next task is to make sure you pick a design that your bridesmaids will love to wear.

Winter Wedding Inspirations

Because Christmas is near, I am posting some inspirations for a winter wedding. Too bad it doesn't snow where I am now, but having a winter theme for a wedding can still be achieved in the details. From the wedding dress, to invitations and wedding favors, a touch of winter can help pull off this theme, with or without snow.

The wedding dress: It can still be a sweetheart neckline but throw over a fur shawl to protect you from the cold. You can always remove it later when you are in a warmer room.

The bridesmaids: You got to keep them from freezing too!

The invites: Choose colors, fonts and graphics that give your guests the winter feel.

The drinks: It would be nice if your guests can sip a cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee upon arriving at your reception. Don't forget the peppermint straw!

The cake: Keep it simple and sweet.

The favors: Pino cone fire starters would do the trick!

Whoever said you can't get married during winter?