Watercolour Dreams ... Little details

I love the idea of painting a mini masterpiece as gifting them as favors. It feels personal and shows your guests how much you really appreciate their presence. You do not have to create anything fancy, just simple patterns with a good mix of watercolours will warm their hearts. Use ribbons and tassels to bring out the essence of a watercolour theme, it is easy and budget-friendly.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Once Wed, Oh Happy Day, Camille Styles, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes

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Watercolour Dreams ... Paper Goods

This is a really good opportunity for you to showcase your creative skills, but if even mixing watercolor onto a paint palette makes you shiver, then do engage a good graphic designer to turn your thoughts into a pretty invitation suites, tags and menus.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Ruffled, Snippet & Ink, Once Wed, Style Me Pretty, Grey Likes Weddings

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Watercolour Dreams ... Sweet Treats

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Ruffled, Splendid, 100 Layer Cake

See it ... Watercolour Dreams

Colours galore! This watercolor-inspired photo shoot featured on Green Wedding Shoes has many great ideas. I love the coordination of the stationery and the centerpieces. The colours and prints really tied the look together.

Photo credit: Green Wedding Shoes

Watercolour Dreams ... Tablescape

Photo credit (left to right): (1st row) Green Wedding Shoes, Ruffled, (2nd row) Style Me Pretty, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, (3rd row) Style Me Pretty

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Watercolour Dreams ... Colour the bouquet

It would be such a delight to hold this bouquet, a summery mix of colors to hold its own against a beautiful dreamy gown.

Photo credit: Style Me Pretty

Style Board: Watercolour Dreams

There is so much creativity that you can showcase with this theme. Create small watercolour paintings of splatters or streaks, keeping things geometric helps to ground the kaleidoscope of colours. Arranging flowers in vases according to their colors resemble a paint palette and creates greater impact. I love the idea of illustrating the gown and bouquet, it's a great keepsake that makes wonderful decor in a new home.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Belle & Chic, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Camille Styles, 100 Layer Cake

Head over heels ... Go bold

              Photo credit: 

                1. Jimmy Choo Lance neon patent leather sandal via Net-a-porter

                2. High heel shoes with ankle straps via Zara

                3. Strapy high heel sandal via Zara

                4. Steve Madden Playy-R peep toe heels in raspberry via Heels.com

                5. Nicholas Kirkwood metallic leather and suede pumps via Net-a-porter

Look it ... Pistachio Lavender Cream

Purple makeup is a great way of brightening up your face, it complements most skin tones and is just as sultry as the usual black smokey eye look. Go soft with lavenders and lilacs, a clean definition of the eyes with gel liner, and if you are feeling just a little playful, play up the lips with a plum lip colour. Or go bold and dramatic on the eyes with plums and deep purple, a generous lashing of kohl liner, and swipe lips with just a hint of peach or coral. I'm loving dramatic eyes with matte soft pink lips.

Feeling adventurous, and have a rocking pistachio-coloured gown, then you may want to go with icy mint eyes, or a greyish green smokey eye. Complete the look with coral lips and lots of gloss.

 Photo credit: (clockwise from top left): Allure, Reina Swimwear, In Style, Where Beautiful Things Happen, Reina Swimwear, Look Glambox

Dress it ... bride: Lavender Pistachio Cream

Photo credit: (clockwise from top left) Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture via Style, Georges Hobeika Fall 2012 Couture via Wedding Inspirasi, Abed Mahfouz Fall 2012 Couture via Wedding Inspirasi, Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture via Style, Samuelle Couture silk-tulle draped gown via Brides, Elie Saab Spring 2012 Couture via Wedding Inspirasi

Style Board: Lavender Pistachio Cream

Warm days beckon for refreshing colours to cool us down. A soft pastel mix of lavender and pistachio provides reprieve from the glare and heat of the sun. Keep the background simple with whites and cream, then splash out the colours on the centerpieces, table linens and food. With such a calming palette, you'll be chilling and enjoying great company under the warm summer sun.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Ruffled, Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Ruffled, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, 100 Layer Cake

Evening Pastels ... Ring Pillow

These ring pillows are so easy to make, just a few stitches and you are done. The hardest part is to decide which piece of fabric to use. Learn how to make them on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

Bell Jar Displays

A really clever way of using bell jars to showcase a centerpiece. Display a small arrangement on a glass pedestal bowl and cap it with a bell jar, it's simple yet elegant. For stunning visuals when your guests enter the room, alternate the tables with the bell jar displays and tall centerpieces. 

Photo credit: All photos via Style Me Pretty

Go Green ... Succulent favor

It's a place card and a favor for your guest. A small potted succulent with the guest's name doubles as a gift.

Photo credit: Green Wedding Shoes

Dress it ... bride: Go Green #3

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Brides, Valentino multi-strand swarovski crystal necklace via Net-a-Porter, Erickson Beamon envy gunmental plated swarovski crystal bracelet via Net-a-Porter, Style Me Pretty, Reem Acra, Kotur Breen Snake minaudière in wintergreen

Go Green ... Bouquet

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

An all green bouquet that is absolutely stunning, slight variations in hue with lots of texture.

Gift it ... Go Green

This is such a wonderful way to wear a different watch to match your attire: have interchangeable straps. Choose from a wide selection of colours and patterns. I'm sure the girls will love this fun gift from Griffin & Cooke.

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

Dress it ... bride: Go Green #2

Photo credit: (left to right): Style , Style, Style

I love that chartreuse works so well for both fair and dark skin tones. The lighter and brighter hue is great for dark complexion, while the darker hue really shows off fair skin tones.

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Dress it ... bride: Go Green #1

Photo credit: 
1. Vera Wang Spring 2013 ready-to-wear via Fashionlogie
2. Anya Hindmarch Valorie bells embellished glitter-finished leather clutch via Net-a-Porter
3. Vera Wang Spring 2013 ready-to-wear via Fashionlogie
4. Kenneth Jay Lane Navette statement necklace via Shopbop 
5. Arabelle long dress in silk chiffon via J.Crew
6. Badgley Mischka Macee bow pumps in platinum via Shopbop 

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Bag it ... Go Green

          Photo credit:
          1. Lanvin crystal embellished metal frame clutch via Net-a-Porter
          2. Stirrup evening bag with spur detail via Gucci
          3. Matthew Williamson embellished suede clutch via Net-a-Porter
          4. Cara clutch in chartreuse via Oscar de la Renta
          5. Bottle green city leather Demanta clutch via Alexander McQueen