5 New Wedding Trends We're LOVING...

I am not a 'tradition' kind of girl...who says traditional fits my style?!? It usually doesn't. I LOVE LOVE LOVE unique and fun out of the box ideas when it comes to weddings. Its 'Your' wedding day, why try and make it something its not, and something you are not. I whole heartedly feel that a wedding should be a perfect balance between the couples style, and not what everyone says it 'should be'. Break the mold, and be different. 

Here are our 5 favorite new wedding ideas that are currently trending for the unique brides...

1. MIS-MATCH BRIDESMAIDS: It doesn't get more on-trend than this! First off, I will be the first to tell you brides... strapless does NOT look good on everyone! Love the idea of having all bridesmaids pick something(with your direction) that looks great on them personally, all the while making your wedding look 'hip and cool'! 

Clockwise from the top left: Sweet & Romantic: BEAUTIFULLY Mis-Matched: Ombre Color Play: RUSTIC & EARTHY

 2. MARQUEE LIGHTS: These lights speak for themselves! Where its the couples initials or outlines the bar area, personally I think these are a 'must-have'! 

Clockwise from the top left: LETTER HEADS: Sweet Initials: BAR HERE: Dance floor Darlings

 3.UN-RULEY FLORALS: Probably the inner flower child in me, but I absolutely adore these 'unruly' flower arrangements! How gorgeous are these!!! 

Clockwise from the top left: Colorful Pop: EARTHY ROMANTIC: WILDFLOWER GARDEN: VINTAGE BOHEMIAN

 4.DINNER BOXES: Ok, really, how adorable are these 'lunch boxes'. I am obsessed with the idea of this personalized dinner option!

Clockwise from the top left: Southern Dinner Box: English Wedding Dinner Box: FARM PICNIC BOX: GOURMET PICNIC BOX

 5.PATTERN PLAY: If you know me well, you know this is my favorite new trend! Love mixes bright colors and patterns to make a rad and visually appealing table! 

Clockwise from the top left: GARDEN PARTY: GEO SOUTHWEST: RUSTIC FLORAL : VINTAGE BOHEMIAN

Dreaming of Details {Dream Wedding: Photos By Balee Images}

We are flooded with AMAZING detail shots from our Dream Wedding with Balee Images... no really 390 pictures worth...thanks to Balee Images my Dropbox is now FULL! HA! 

I have swooned over these wedding pictures for weeks... and really I have never seen a more gorgeous couple, but sorry guys, I'm totally showing off the details today!!! Everyone knows I LOVE details, and I feel like these detail shots really show a perfect representation of ATE... clean, simple, gorgeous! 

This opportunity was as I like to say 'gifted' to me by Brandi and of course Alison & Cody... and what an unbelievable opportunity it was too! BUT.... I can't lie, it wasn't all wedding cakes and rainbows...at one point I thought to myself....AHHHHHH, what am I'm doing, thinking I can put together an entire wedding...no really what was I thinking... 

...then comes these photos, oh man, these photos... THESE PHOTOS give me the confidence that tells me I CAN DO THIS, I can handle this profession and I love every second of the craziness!!

HUGE thanks to our AWESOME Vendors, who not only did the most beautiful job, but also kept me from losing my mind!! I LOVE each of these vendors, and their creativity just blows my mind! 

THODE FLORAL: For the AMAZING flowers!

L.R. Mens Clothing: For the coolest menswear!

Spire Farm-to-Fork: For the unbelievable pies and mini-pies!

FOR THE LOVE OF LETTERS: For the CUTEST signs EVER!

Lauren McClennan: For the GORG hair & make-up!

The Red Barn Experience: For the perfect venue!

&& of course our fab 5 photographers: Balee Images, Lemongrass Photography, Lydia Lee Photography, Miko Blu Photography, Amanda Duncan Photography!!! Love you girls!!

Ok, I lied...maybe just a couple of them, because they are SO GORGEOUS...

Thanks for taking a peak!!! XOX

Will you be my bridesmaid?

 

 

Will you be my bridesmaid?... a very exciting question, so why not make it look as exciting as it is to ask it!!! When my husband and I got married, we actually made little videos to send to everyone to ask them to be in our bridal party, I thought we were clever;)! Oh what I would do to get my hands on some of those videos! HA!

 

Last year my friends Jess asked me to be in her wedding with this adorable paper bag filled with the ingredients to make Sangria; it was so adorable and got me thinking about sharing more cute ideas!!

 

 

So cute right!?! Scroll down to see more fun ideas!

 

 

1. Wood Inspiration Box By WeddingChicks: I am SO IN LOVE with this idea!! Color pallet, matching nail polish, dress ideas, other bridesmaids contact info!! UM, ADORABLE!

 

 

 

2. Now it's my turn to pop the question!: So easy, inexpensive, and super fun!!

3. Tiny Gift Boxes: These dainty gift boxes are the perfect little idea, with bonus gifts for your bridesmaids! Follow the link to see the whole DIY project!

 

 

 4. Be my Bridesmaid Ombre Cupcakes: Who doesn't love a little sweet treat for persuasion! How fun are these ombre cupcakes, complete with a matching napkin and spoon!

 

 

 5. Basket of Gifts; Follow the link so to see all the fun items in this 'Will you be my Bridesmaid' basket! So many cute items to thank your girls for taking on the job!

 

 

 6. A Cute Note: Doesn't get more personal then a handwritten note with an old photo of the two of you! So personal, so simple, so sweet! You can't go wrong!

7. DIY Favor Boxes By Smitten On Paper: Love this free printable tutorial on this super fun favor boxes!!! So easy!! So cute!!

 

Have an idea to share?!

I would love to hear from you! XOX