Trendy Wednesday: Patterned Bliss

Trendy Wednesday: Jenna Paniccia

One of my favorite things about event planning is being inspired by the littlest things. Whether it is a color, a word, or picture in a magazine, it is an amazing feeling to be inspired and have a vision come to life.

What inspires me the most is patterns. The idea of mixing and matching patterns allows for a specific type of design and appeal to the eye. Patterns can be used on such a broad spectrum that the idea tends to scare people away. The best thing about using patterns when designing a wedding is that everything doesn’t have to match perfectly.

Most people compare this concept of mixing patterns to clothing. Maybe you wouldn’t wear orange floral pants with a chevron purple top, but let’s think about this in terms of decor design. An orange floral table linen adorned with a purple chevron napkin would give the most elegant contrast. With floral arrangements and glass dinnerware, this combination would be stunning.

My suggestion would be to play with pattern and color. Go to a fabric store or pick up some paint swatches or pattern scrapbook paper and play with different combinations. This will give you an idea of what is appealing to the eye and what is overbearing. The great thing about using patterns is that it can be incorporated in so many different things.

• Different tiers of your wedding cake can include a pattern
• Invitations and seating cards can be adorned with different patterns
• Table linens and napkins can have patterns as opposed to solid fabric choices
• Decor involving ribbon or throw pillows can be a fun way to add a touch of pattern

The ideas are endless and so much fun! Here are some inspiration photos to get your minds thinking. If you’re nervous to try this pattern idea for your big day test it out with a small get together with friends or even your bridal shower. You might end up surprisingly impressed.

Photo Credit: onetowed.com, saltcitycake.blogspot.com, ruffledblog.com, dawnphoto.com, brides.com, decorpad.com, apartmenttherapy.com, hollymathisinteriors.com

Fashion Fever – Halloween Chic

Fashion Fever by Zilia Munguia

October is just around the corner and that means Halloween fashion, but Halloween themed weddings don’t need to follow the traditional black and orange route.  If you want to try something new and darker go for an elegant gothic themed wedding.  People will be sure to remember your wedding for all the right reasons and no one will be able to deny the beauty of your one of a kind wedding.

Vera Wang Gown, photograph by Jose Villa

The gown is the main event in a wedding so awe guests with a stunning non-conventional wedding dress! These days wedding dresses come in all different styles, lengths, and colors and can still maintain the same beauty and elegance that is found in the traditional white dress. This beautiful A-Line black dress demonstrates that even with an adventurous color like black elegance and sophistication is not lost or compromised.  Max Chaoul, a Parisian designer has introduced and continues to design amazing gowns that step outside the traditional box.

It’s important to make sure the bridesmaids look like they are going to the same wedding as the bride especially when taking on a theme wedding. A deep red colored bridesmaid dress will bring a pop of color to a primarily dark wedding. Jessica McClintock has great dresses that will surely have bridesmaids excited to wear their dress!

Burberry Cufflinks from Nordstrom

Accessories bring an outfit together and can help showcase the theme of your wedding.  Burberry studded cuff links bring edginess to a groom’s suit while remaining chic and sophisticated.  Brides and bridesmaids can accessorize with jewelry from Nana Fabella, which offers unique pieces from pearl necklaces to spider chain glovettes that will impress.

Damask design patterns, which originate from European Gothic architecture brings a sense of old world charm and drama to a wedding.  Beane and Co offers flower girl dresses with damask patterns along with matching ties for ring bearers and adults. Ceci New York offers high end, one of a kind invitation that is well worth the extra cost.  Add this design to a wedding cake to bring the whole Gothic concept together.

Be proud to be different and incorporate non-traditional themes into your wedding!