Bag it ... Oriental Splendor

A clutch customised with your wedding colors and adorned with a handmade peony, sounds like a wonderful gift for each of the girls. These handmade bridesmaid clutches from eclu are made with luxurious dupioni silk, and a perfect size for holding the essentials of the day.

Photo credit: eclu via Etsy

Oriental Splendor ... Invite Me

Photo credit (clockwise from left): Watercolor Peony wedding invitation via Paperwhites Press, Letterpress peony invitations by Pantry Press via Martha Stewart Weddings, Peony in the Woods invitation via Paperwhites Press, Painted Peony wedding invitation via My Personal Artist

Style Board: Oriental Splendor

What can be more befitting as a focal point for an Oriental themed celebration than a peony? It is known as the flower of riches and honor. A greatly loved bloom in Chinese history, the peony symbolizes romance and happy marriage. I love its dramatic silhouette and beautiful shades of pink and red. I love an intricate peony motif printed on invites, napkins and favor boxes. Throw in some quintessential elements of Chinese culture: earthen teapots for serving fragrant Chinese tea, wooden chopsticks for favors, and clusters of paper lanterns to create a visual spectacle. 

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): The Knot , Chinoiserie Chic, Crane & Co. , The Knot , Party Ideas by a Pro , Pinterest 

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Kick back and chill

After a wonderful wedding celebration, there's nothing better than a well-deserved honeymoon. A trip to exotic Morocco would be the perfect cap to the soiree.

Photo credit: Ideas for relaxing outdoor living via homeklondlike

Lounging for cocktails

Creating a cozy lounge area for cocktails allows your guests to warm up before the reception begins. I adore the bright pink and orange cushions against a white tent and sheer drapes. 


If renting benches and cushions in such a color scheme is not feasible, think accents that will create a similar feel. Drape sheer shimmery fabric at the posts, anchor the drapes with tassels, line low tables with patterned fabric, arrange flower centerpieces in brass or gold vases, and position moroccan lamps around the area. All these work wonderfully as accents for your home, that's money well spent.

Photo credit: Bridal shower inspiration from Sex and the city 2 via Green Wedding Shoes

Style it with tableware

I love the many patterns that can be seen in Moroccan decor, it extends well into their tableware. Brass and gold accents are perfect accompaniment to the kaleidoscope of colors.

Photo credit: (1st row) Fusion tea party via Magnolia Rouge, (2nd row, left to right) Fusion tea party via Magnolia Rouge, Exquisite wedding magazine via Sitting in a tree, Inspired by spain & churros via Green wedding shoes

Dessert time

The dessert table set up with a fuchsia backdrop and purple tablecloth can bring a beautiful Moroccan flair. Colour the desserts with fuchsia, purple and orange, then display them in wooden and brass trays. Morocan lamps add wonderful detail. I absolutely adore the rich colours. 

Photo credit: 15 best dessert table via The Pretty Blog

Moroccan Magic

I adore the saturated hues of moroccan decor, fretwork, zigzag and paisley patterns splashed with a kaleidoscope of colors are such a feast for the eyes. Deep fuchsia, bright orange and luxurious purple work amazingly together. The effect is rich and exotic, full of energy.

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1. Moroccan lamps have very intricate patterns that create pretty shadows when lit with candles. Scatter them along the aisle, it will look superbly romantic. Wedding details by exceptional events via Style Me Pretty.

2. Patterned fabric add beautiful detail as a table runner. Fusion tea party via Magnolia Rouge.

3. Hang moroccan lamps around the reception area for that shot of moroccan flair. Moroccan wedding inspiration via Style unveiled.

4. A muted palette is accented by coloured glassware, and brass lamps. Parisian souk inspired photo shoot via Style Me Pretty.

5. Low flower centerpiece are perfect for communal dining. I love wide arrangements for providing more coverage on long tables. Bohemian summer party via 100 Layer Cake.

6. This color palette says it all. Brass and gold colored vases bring that extra shimmer. Moroccan style table via Camille Styles.

Music Fest Out

Get ready for a day of celebration that's truly unforgettable.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): A vintage-style 1940's inspired wedding picnic setting via Hostess with the Mostess, A picnic at Petersham via frolic, Orange County Garden Wedding by Erin Hearts Court Photography via Style Me Pretty, Table decor for Picnic wedding via The Pretty blog, Backyard fiesta wedding celebration via Green Wedding Shoes, Picnic menu for Picnic wedding via The Pretty blog, Vintage inspired backyard wedding via Green Wedding Shoes, Hanging Lanterns for outdoor weddings via Green Wedding Shoes

Note it down in pink

The girls will adore this lovely fuchsia journal, they will be carrying it around, and jotting down little ideas and doodles. Nothing beats the good old handwritten notes.

Photo credit: Famous Doodles Journal by Avie Designs via Minted

Fun Party Invite

Send this pretty invite for your bridal shower. It will be a great way to prep the girls for a night of fun.

Photo credit: Recipe Bachelorette Party Invites by Splendid via Minted

Bag it for the girls

Surprising your bridesmaid with a bag of goodies is a great way to show your appreciation. Fluffy bedroom slippers, a soft scarf for chilly days, a mini umbrella for rainy days, glittery iPad case, all packed into a easy-to-carry tote bag. 

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Black Umbrella with pink frill via Miss Selfridge, Terry Slippers via Victoria's Secret, Stardust Glitter iPad Case via Juicy Couture, Polka Dot Print Scarf via Pull and Bear, 3 Charm Elastics via Juicy Couture, Michael Kors Santorini Raffia Tote via Net-a-Porter

Looks too good to be eaten

This cake hides a wonderful surprise. Looking like a simple wedding cake on the outside, once sliced and served, it unveils a beautiful pink ombre layered cake. Try starting with a layer of pastel pink and graduate to deep fuchsia. To add a dash of purple to the palette, maybe some blueberry sauce drizzled on each slice will work deliciously.

Photo credit: Pink Rainbow Cake via Call Me Cupcake

Perfectly Matched

I absolutely love how the colors fuchsia and purple come together in this photo. Both colors taking on their own character, but yet not clashing with each other.

Photo credit: Party Decor via Somewhere Splendid

Mixing it up

Colour-blocking fuchsia and purple on your dress is a great way to showcase your wedding color. Since the color combination is bold, always remember to accessorize subtly. Neutral-coloured jewelry will complement the outfit and yet be able to bring out its own character. If wearing such vibrant colors are not your cup of tea, try a dress in a pastel or neutral shade, and accessorize with fuchsia or purple shoes, earrings and bangles.

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                                                  (first row)

                                                  1. Rebecca Minkoff Fling clutch via Shopbop

                                                  2. Shosanna Libby Confetti Dot dress via Shopbop

                                                  (second row)

                                                  3. Kyraa Purple Multi peep toe via Steve Madden

                                                  4. Crackle Red Stone necklace via Diva

                                                  (third row)

                                                  5. Plunge Neck belted dress via Lipsy

                                                  6. Gold Rose Embedded hoops via Diva

                                                  7. Magenta and Gold bangle via Diva

                                                  (fourth row)

                                                  8. Ice Snake Knuckle box clutch via Alexander McQueen

Fuchsia fix

                                              Photo credit (clockwise from top left):

                                              1. Little Mistress corsage dress via NewLook

                                              2. Anya Hindmarch Valorie glitter clutch via Shopbop

                                              3. Sleeveless dress via H&M

                                              4. Light pink ruffle peep-toe shoe via River Island

                                              5. Rosy disc on gold necklace via Diva

                                              6. Shoshanna Megan hibiscus jacquard dress via Revolve Clothing

                                              7. (center) Coachella stone ring via Accessorize

Sweet fairy

Dressing your flower girl in a simple romper and a beautiful tutu is such a great way to start your ceremony. Your guests will be praising you for the wonderful choice of flower girl attire and the flower girl will be prancing delightfully at being able to look like a fairy. Tutus come in such an array of colours that  it is almost impossible not to find one that matches your wedding colour.

Photo credit: Berry Blast tutu skirt via Trinitys Tutus on etsy

Passion Pink

Fuchsia and purple are great colors to complement a rustic setting. Think long picnic tables laid with pastel lavender or pink table linen decorated with fuchsia and purple centerpieces, royal purple napkins on white tableware and fresh flower cake topper to dress up a simple single tiered cake. You can add this luxurious colors to your attire. For the ladies, perhaps a satin purple ribbon tied at the waist, fuchsia flower tucked behind the ear. For the men, fuchsia tie and cufflinks to complete the look. 

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Table decor via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Fuchsia purple napkin via Style Me Pretty, Accents for gown and suit via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Cake Topper via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Aisle decor via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog

Passion Pink Inspiration

The month of February always calls for passion, with Valentine's day circling everyone's mind. When we think of passion, pinks and reds pop up, but going with the conventional red and pink is just too plain. Instead I love fuchsia for it's vibrance and depth. It's bold and romantic, and it pairs up wonderfully with purple. Here's the inspiration for this amazing color combination.

Photo credit: Fuschia and Purple cushions via Pinecone Camp

Being Glamorous with Stripes

Decorating with mishmash of patterns can be challenging, espceially when it's so easy to fall into the error of messiness. But when done in moderation, can create a very interesting palette. Damask patterns paired with stripes, and coloured with black and white, can look very sophisticated, just be sure not to go overboard. Bring damask patterns onto favor boxes and table runners, and have stripes on napkins and tableware, all in black and white. To add that burst of colour into the decor, introduce flowers in either fuchsia or cornflower blue.

Photo credits: (Top row left to right) Wedding Invites via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Blue Bouquet via Martha Stewart Weddings, Table setting via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, (Center Row) Table setting via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, (Bottom row left to right) Food display, Ring pillow, Table setting all via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog