Inspired Ideas {Buttons}

Buttons may be small, but they can have a big impact when incorporated into your wedding. They come in all different shapes, sizes and colors so they can match and enhance just about any design scheme without overpowering it. Inexpensive and fun, buttons are an easy way to highlight the elements of the day that are most important to you. 

Show off your flair for fashion by dressing up your gown with buttons. Whether they're covered in satin or crystals, adorning the front or running down the back, there are so many different looks to explore. 

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Once you find your dream dress, accessorize it! Buttons can be found everywhere from jewelry to shoes. Top off any up do with this dainty clip or pair a vintage dress with these stylish heels. 

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Draw attention to your wedding party with the perfect bouquets and boutonnieres. Accentuate your florals with subtle button details...

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...or skip the flowers entirely and let the buttons be the center of attention. 

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Stationery is a great way to weave a theme through multiple aspects of your wedding. Start with Save-the-Dates and invitations and continue all the way to your thank you cards. You can choose pretty button graphics or embellish each piece with actual buttons to add color and dimension. 

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Keep the button motif going with your decor. Use buttons to write out table numbers or create monogrammed signage. 

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Affix them to place cards of unique displays. 

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Let your guests dine in style at tables that feature button runners, menus or napkin rings.

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Fill or wrap a mix of jars and vases with buttons to create centerpieces or decorative accents.

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Hanging decorations can really make your ceremony and reception stand out. Add buttons to bunting, garland or pinwheels, then display them down your aisle, on your chairs or from your venue's ceiling. 

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Serve up desserts that showcase buttons. From colorfully cute cupcakes to elegant tiered cakes, the options are endless. 

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And don't forget about candy. Use button shaped sweets or decorative labels to design a candy buffet that everyone will love. 

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Let your button theme last long after the night is over with special gifts for your guests. Select favors that look like buttons or simply include them in your wrapping. 

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No matter what look you're hoping to achieve on your wedding day, buttons are guaranteed to add a special touch to each and every detail.

-Laura

Inspired Ideas {Silhouettes}

Silhouettes are a fun and simple addition to any wedding. They can be featured in so many ways and complement a variety of styles from vintage to modern.

One of the easiest ways to get started with a theme like silhouettes is through your stationery. Save the Dates and invitations are the first things your guests will see, so choose a look that will help capture the wedding day you have planned. And don't forget about the packaging. Send them in envelopes with special touches like customized address labels or even stamps.

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When the big day arrives, add a little flair to your wedding party's look with some stylish accessories. Cameo pins are a wonderful choice for the girls. They can be used as accents on clutches or even bouquets. Silhouette cufflinks are a great option for the guys and would match any suit or tux. 

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Be sure to incorporate your theme into your ceremony as well. Silhouettes can be found on items ranging from aisle runners to ring pillows. Fans, like the ones below, are ideal for outdoor weddings. Opt to print your program materials on the other side of them and you'll be able to keep your guests cool and informed at the same time. 

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Key decor elements can also help showcase and design concept. These moss silhouettes can be hung on your ceremony or reception doors. Bunting can line the aisles or hang from tables, while mason jars can be used as vases or votive holders.

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At the reception, style your tables with silhouette themed place settings, table numbers or even runners.

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Signage is another simple way to include silhouettes. Help guests find their way with a cool seating chart or highlight your sweetheart table with personalized chair signs. 

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Cocktail hour is always a hit, but extra details like these straws or coasters will make it even more of a success.

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These thumbprint guest books are the perfect way to tie in silhouettes and remember everyone who celebrated with you long after your wedding day has passed.

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Keeping everyone happy and entertained is important. Games are perfect for outdoor cocktail hours or backyard weddings. You can even hire an artist to create silhouettes of your guests.

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Use oval frames as props for silhouette inspired poses or even create an entire wall with silhouette patterns for group photo ops. 

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As the night winds down, it will be time for dessert. You can incorporate silhouettes into the design of your entire cake...

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...or just the topper.

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Give your guests a little something to remember your day. With options ranging from cameo cookies, to custom wine labels, to these incredible apples, it's easy to find favors that feature silhouettes. 

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And finally, end the night on a high note with a send off using these sparklers and matches in silhouette packaging.

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Choose the details and ideas that inspire you the most and add your open personal touches to create a silhouette themed wedding that's perfect for you!

-Laura

Inspired Ideas {Lace}

From Grace Kelly to Kate Middleton, some of the world's most iconic brides have chosen lace for their wedding day wardrobe. And who can blame them? The intricate patterns, the feminine details, the sense of classic beauty...there really is just something so bridal about lace. 

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But you don't have to be royalty to wear lace to your wedding. Gorgeous designs exist at just about every price point so you're bound to find a dress that's the right fit. Long or short, mermaid or a-line, strapless or sleeved- the options are endless. 

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Dresses aren't the only way to wear lace. Accessories can help any bride look perfect from head to toe. Complement your hairstyle with key pieces like a lace headband, flower or veil. 

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Then finish off your look with beautiful lace shoes. Styles range from soaring heels to comfy flats. Whether you're looking for something fancy or simple, the perfect pair is out there. 

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Don't let the lace touches stop there. You can include them in any and every aspect of your day. Give your guests a taste of things to come with lacey invitations. Choose colorful lace motifs, textured letterpress or rich fabric accents.

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Try to incorporate lace into your ceremony. Using it as an aisle runner or for the canopy of a Chuppah are two wonderful options.

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Table decor is a great way to showcase just how versatile lace really is. It goes with virtually any color and can be dressed up or down depending on depending on your design concept. Pair lace linens with gold chivari chairs and chargers for a sleek and elegant look or combine them with burlap and wood details for a more rustic feel.

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Create striking backdrops by hanging large lace panels or embroidery hoops in a variety of sizes. String pieces of lace into garland or arrange it in rows and clip place cards or even photographs onto it.

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Let lace literally tie your details together. Wrap it around vases or bouquets. Use it to make delicate napkin rings or package your favors. 

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The right lighting can really set the tone for your reception. Adding lace to candles or building lanterns out of doilies will create the perfect mood for a romantic evening.

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Treating your guests right is so important and what better way to keep them happy than with good food? Step up the presentation with lace patterned china or serving towers. Embellish cakes, cookies or cupcakes with lace for dessert that's truly a work of art.

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So get inspired by lace and get ready for a wedding day filled with details that are beautiful and timeless!

-Laura

Inspired Ideas {Stripes}

Multicolored or black and white, thick or thin, horizontal or vertical- take your pick. Stripes can do it all. They are one of those patterns that somehow manages to complement classic and sophisticated affairs just as well as playful and modern ones. No matter what your style is, stripes can add the perfect touch of flair to so many aspects of your wedding.

Let's start by taking a look at wedding day attire. While wearing stripes down the aisle might sound a little unusual to some brides, there are many gorgeous gowns out there that feature them in beautiful ways. Subtle white bands, embellishments such as piping and pin tucks, or even tiered layers create the illusion of stripes without color.

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Bridesmaids' dresses, on the other hand, often use color in their patterns. Depending on the overall look and feel of your wedding, your bridal party can opt for bold bands of color or elegant and understated striped accents.

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Every girl needs a few good accessories. Sticking to key pieces like a simple necklace or a colorfully striped clutch will enhance your ensemble without overwhelming it.

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Step up your look with the perfect shoes. They come in virtually every style and color scheme. Stripes can be featured on a single detail like a bow or heel or they can cover the entire shoe.

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Get the guys in on the action as well. Pinstripe suits are sleek and stylish, while seersucker provides a preppy look that's perfect for spring. 

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Striped ties or socks can really complete the look. Other accessories like striped pocket squares or cufflinks are excellent ideas as well. 

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Now that you've thought about the wedding day wardrobe, it's time to focus on the details and decor. Invitations are a fantastic way to get your guests excited for your wedding day. Include stripes in your suite with elements such as backing paper, belly bands, wrap-around labels or envelope liners. Or tie everything together with a bit of striped twine.

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Paper can be used for so much more than just invitations and it's an incredibly easy way to showcase stripes. You can use it for everything from table numbers and signage down to luminaries or even straws for your signature drink.

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Ribbons are another great detail that can help incorporate stripes into your day. They are a wonderful addition to just about anything, whether it's stationery and program baskets or favor boxes and bags. The ribbons themselves don't all have to be striped. A mix of solid and patterned ones can be pieced together to create striped bands for projects such as photo booth backdrops or place card displays.

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They can also really enhance your floral decor. Wrap ribbons around bouquets and vases or attach them to boutonnieres. 

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Table design is such an important part of reception decor. One of the simplest ways to add stripes to your tables is through linens. Decide just how much striped detail you'd like to include and choose between tablecloths, runners or napkins for a variety of unique looks.

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And don't forget about the chairs. Make your sweetheart table stand out with colorful chair signs like the ones shown below. Seat everyone in stylish chivaris with striped cushions or spruce up chairs with decorative sashes. 

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And finally, fill your guests up with some inspired dishes and desserts. Consider starting dinner off with this uniquely patterned pasta. Layer sweet or savory foods in shot glasses to create a striped look. Then finish the night up with a wedding cake that shows off your love of stripes.

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No matter what colors you choose or what details you highlight, a striped wedding is bound to be beautiful and fun!

-Laura