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Black Wedding Palettes: Black Friday Special!

Black Wedding Palettes: Black Friday Special!

In the theme of the shopping most of us may have done today, I thought black was the most appropriate color to highlight on the wedding blog today. When suggesting black, many brides become hesitant that others will view black on their wedding day as a bad omen. I could not disagree more. If you like black, I think there is no reason not to include it on your wedding day.  Black is one of the most versatile colors you can use in a wedding. It pairs nicely with almost any color and can really bring out the boldness of another color if you let it.

Black Wedding Palettes

This showcases the traditional and very classic look that using black can bring to your wedding. There is no doubt guests left this wedding knowing this bride had style.

Again, a very classic sense of black and white.

black and pink wedding palette

Here is what happens when you add in pink! A very romantic take on black.

black and green wedding palette

How about green? Here, green really stands out against all the black and white.

black and yellow color palette

Black and yellow! If someone had asked me if I would combine black and yellow for a wedding I would be likely to say, “Not unless you want it to look like a Bumble Bee.” Not anymore. This is vibrant and full of goodness.

black and red wedding color palettes

I had to include red on black wedding palettes day, it is a classic combination!

What are your thoughts on including black as a wedding color? Is it a DO or absolute DON’T? Have you used black in a whole new way? Share your thoughts in the comments, on Facebook, or Twitter.

 

 

Thanksgiving Wedding – A Turkey Day Special!

Thanksgiving Wedding - A Turkey Day Special!

Most of you out there are probably preparing or just finished a giant slab of turkey, complete with all the trimmings. I haven’t had mine yet, so my mouth is still watering from the idea of mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fresh rolls, and pumpkin pie. Yum! Thinking about Thanksgiving dinner and writing for the blog, I thought, “What about Thanksgiving Weddings?”. That is where my search began. her are some of my favorite findings!

Thanksgiving Wedding Ideas

Thanksgiving wedding ideas for Portland

This has a great blend of many fall colors. The sash really makes the bride’s dress pop. The bridesmaid’s bouquets are simple and sophisticated.

If there is one thing this Thanksgiving wedding got right…it is pie! Pie is a must for a wedding on Thanksgiving weekend. Love their idea for a pie buffet.

Thanksgiving wedding decorations

This one has a bit brighter color scheme. Bringing light into the fall colors can be difficult, but it is tackled like a pro in this spread. Love the paper globes in orange and cream…goes very well with orange and white pumpkins. Two word not often put together describe this one: elegant and vibrant.

fall wedding flowers

Don’t forget the pine cones. Pine cones are a must have for a Thanksgiving wedding. This is classic and beautiful.

pumpkin setting for a Thanksgiving wedding

Here is a very elegant place setting. The gold pumpkins add an air of swankiness to the table. This was designed by Martha Stewart.

If you are attending a wedding this week or weekend, post your best Thanksgiving wedding photos on our Facebook! We love to share your great ideas!

 

 

Local Wedding Vendors Spotlight: Old Town Florist

Local Wedding Vendors Spotlight: Old Town Florist

I just spent way too much time choosing the photos for this post! I was caught up in the gorgeous flowers I found on the Old Town Florist wedding blog site. After perusing their entire site, I found the link to the real gem, their blog. It was full of wedding by wedding stories and gorgeous designs. I am really excited that they will be joining us for this years Art of Weddings Bridal Show in January 2013.

The biggest thing I noticed after popping around both sites is that Old Town Florist does it all, and they do it all well. Not an easy task! They have mastered any style you could dream up for your wedding day. This is how they put it,

Our formula is really quite simple. Consider making an appointment with us at least 3 months prior to your wedding. Show us your photos, your swatches, tell us your dreams. Your visions of the perfect wedding are our ultimate goals, and virtually anything within your imagination is worth exploring. From classical elegant to wild and whimsical, your bridal party, ceremony and reception florals require the deft attention to detail that only a creative and highly skilled florist can realize.”

Take a peek at what I found.

Local Wedding Vendors Magical, Romantic, Classic, and Modern Flowers

local wedding vendors provide flower arrangements for brides in Portland

I don’t even like pink, but this bridal bouquet leaves me swooning. I adore everything about this picture. The flowers highlight the bride and the dress without over taking anything! Very romantic.

bright bouquet from local wedding vendor Old Town Florist

This is just adorable. Bright and bold bouquet for a bold NW bride. Love the little buttons.

green bouquet for Portland bride from Old Town Florist

This is very fresh feeling. With a lot of green this is still beautiful.

classic bouquet of white flowers for a classic wedding

Sometimes classic white is the way to go. Love the hint of color and the high contrast with the bridesmaids’ bouquets. Nice work.

If you are planning a wedding in Portland, you should not miss out on meeting Old Town Florist and many other great local wedding vendors at this year’s show. Tickets are simple, you can buy them online for only $12.50. The price at the door will be $20, so be sure to get tickets early. See you there!

 

 

 

Bloomsberry Floral – Wedding Flowers and more!

Meet Lisa. Lisa is the owner of Bloomsberry Floral. She has a background in graphic design but has been using her design skills to make gorgeous floral arrangements for weddings all over Oregon. Oregon Bride, Portland Bride and Groom, Style Me Pretty, and Elizabeth Ann Designs have all published Lisa’s floral work.

Here is one thank you I found thanking Lisa for her beautiful wedding flowers:

Lisa,
I was going to write you a thank you card when we got home from Whistler, but I couldn’t wait that long. Thank you, thank you, thank you- the flower were amazing beyond any expectations I had. My mom was more then impressed and I received compliments all around from every one how beautiful everything looked. You are truly talented. Thank you again for your time, sweat, patience and artistic beauty.

Thank you again for everything. -Stephanie

Wedding Flowers By Bloomsberry Floral

On top a vibrant wedding bouquet and on bottom a gorgeous set up at Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast. Love the stumps as pedestals and the ferns around the arch.

Everyone loves sunflowers. So simple and pretty.

Great use of color in this boutineer.

If you want to meet Lisa, your chance is fast approaching. Bloomsberry Floral along with many other Portland wedding vendors will be at the 2013 Art of Weddings Bridal Show happening January 3rd. It is worth it to get your tickets online. They are only $12.50 online, but will be $20 at the door. Plan ahead to meet the best Portland wedding vendors!

 

 

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