Precious Metal: Copper wedding ideas

Goodbye gold and silver...hello copper! I can dream, right? Silver and gold will actually always remain top wedding colors but, if you want to try something a little different, this rich color may be just what you are looking for! 

Etsy Seller: PatsDesign

Choosing a wedding color completely sets up the theme of your wedding and once you have the color everything starts falling into place!  Copper can be either natural and rustic or elegant and dramatic. 

Dress: Bonny Bridal Social Occasion Wear Dress 7139 shown in Praline, Decorative Cupcake Holder, Guest Book, and Lantern

MIDSUMMER BRIDE COLLECTION . . .

CREDITS

Photography by Dominic Colacchio

Gowns and headpieces by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride

Makeup by Cherese Burnley of Beautify

Model: Nicole D of Stars Model Management

Venue: San Dominico School in San Anselmo, California

Tulle and lace were the inspirations for Midsummer Bride, this year's capsule collection from my Dioresque line.  From the purest whites to tea-dyed tulles, these full silhouettes have layers and yards of skirt. The bodices are adorned in lace motifs, some shirred and pleated in tulle. All the dresses you see here are available through Amy-Jo Tatum Bride and my Etsy store and can be customized

THE VALERIE DRESS.  5 layers of tulle skirt over a rose beige China silk lining.  Chantilly lace bodice with scalloped border on the neckline and skirt.  The deep V back is accented by a row of silk shantung buttons. Gray satin tie belt.

A simple veil put together with sprigs of Baby Breath and French netting

THE MADELYN DRESS  7 layers of tea-dyed tulle skirt with a bodice of chantilly lace motifs under shirred tulle and pleats.  Matching tulle shawl and tie-belt . . .

THE TATANYA DRESS  All over tulle dress with surplice front and V-neck.  White lace cut out underneath shirring on the bodice.  Available with matching tulle belt or black and white polka dot and stripe . . .

THE BEATRIX DRESS  Seven layers of ivory tulle skirt with an embroidered organza bodice cinched by a white silk satin tie belt . . .

VICTORIANA AND BEYOND . . .

 I found all these delish images on Etsy Wedding.  Adding a few touches from times past, you can go a little as in one of these sweet little headpieces from Arisa Fukumoto, or really go all out in one of the Edwardian dresses below. 

 Resin Ghost

 Closet Case Vintage

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DIY Bride: Make your own bubble favors

I came across this tutorial on how to make your own bubble tin favors and wanted to share - how adorable are these? Originally, this was blog post showed up on Hostess with the Mostess for a 2nd birthday party - but I thought it would be great for a wedding too (and easy!). Have fun with this!

BUBBLE TIN PARTY FAVORS

Materials
• 6” Tin Cans, found at Specialty Bottle
• Pink Pipe Cleaners, found at Michaels
• Bubble Solution, found at iParty or you can make your own bubble solution
• Raffia, found at Michaels
• Full Sheet Label Paper, found at Office Depot
• Computer / Color Printer
• Paper Cutter

Instructions:
1. Download and print out the template for the bubble labels and trim just under and above the pink lines (so that the lines show) and horizontally at the end of the pink lines.

2. Adhere to the tins using as light of a touch as possible so you don’t leave fingerprints.

3. To create the pipe cleaner wands, shape the top of the wand into a circle, then twist the end around the handle.

4. Measure your raffia to about 18.” Holding the pipe cleaner in place, wrap the raffia around the wand and the tin, tying in a bow at the front.

5. Fill the tins about 1/2 full with the bubble solution 

COULD RED EVER BE THE NEW WHITE?

Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride

Get a load of this before you head out to look at dozens of virginal white dresses. Did you know in some cultures white is the color of mourning? That's right. It seems ice and snow go hand and hand with freezing to death and/or the void of nothingness. There are traditions that prize red for its warmth and beauty, christening it the color of festivals and celebration. To Russians the word red relates to beauty. In China this color symbolizes fortune and joy, and is still traditional with brides. For some of us red evokes the brilliant monochromatics found in spring and summer gardens; to others fire and sensuality. This vibrant work from Annie McKelvey of Eleven Orchids Photography puts red in the realm of a real style option for a bride. Might this exciting and passionate color become the new white somewhere in the near future? While I doubt the majority of women want to replace the clean essence white represents, red is and will continue to be a popular option for brides for both summer and winter.

IN THE PINK

I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad . . . .and incidentally most of my favorite things are pink.  You'll find all these on that marvelous site, Pinterest

TIED WITH A BOW

Just look at this set of gorgeous images going from the palest beiges into black. Thank you again Naomi V. Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs for inspiring us once more . . . .