Bag it ... Cool Days

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1. Double gusset beau clutch from Rebecca Minkoff
2. Danielle faceted rectangle clutch from Judith Leiber
3. Little Edie purse in casablanca blue from J Crew
4. Metal frame clutch bag in cobalt from Asos
5. Classic Velo bag in Lagoon from Balenciaga

Cool days ... Backdrop

Creating a backdrop may sound like a mammoth task, but there are lots of options available to help you create that masterpiece perfect for your wedding. Lengths of ribbons and cloth bring wonderful softness, and handmade paper pinwheel fans add interesting dimension and texture to a display. Try one that fits your style.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): KaLice Events on Etsy, Emmaline Bride,  Handmade by Sara Kim, Adaura on Etsy

Cool Days ... Munch on cakes

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Project Wedding, Delightfully Engaged, The Sweetest Occasion, Brides

Dress it ... bridesmaid: Cool Days

Lovely aqua ombre maxi dress, it's a great way to incorporate mint, turquoise and cobalt blue without going all out with any one colour on the dress.

Photo credit: Chelsea Flower ombre dress via Late Afternoon

Cool Days ... Drink it up

Signature drinks are a great addition to a wedding, guests get to sample a concoction that reflects your tastes and it's a wonderful way of incorporating your wedding theme into the food. Can't decide on what cocktails to serve? Work with a bartender to come up with some great mixes, and invite the girls for a cocktail sampling bridal party. It'll be lots of fun. 

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                                             1. The signature mint cocktail via Guest of a Guest.
                                             2. Blue Lagoon via Inspired Style Weddings.
                                             3. Blue Mojito Splash via Roberts & Co Events.
                                             4. Bleau Bar Mint & chip cocktail via Delish

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Dress it ... bride: Cool Days #2

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                                1. Reem Acra blue gown from Resort 2013 via Style

                                2. On the dot ring via Kate Spade

                                3. Issa ruched silk chiffon dress via Net-a-Porter

                                4. Gloria clutch via Kate Spade

                                5. Sergio Rossi cachet pressed suede pumps via Shopbop

                                6. Elie Saab Ready-to-Wear Spring 2012 via Style

Dress it ... bride: Cool Days #1

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1. A gold or champagne gown accented with turquoise embroidery is perfect for showcasing you wedding colours. Elie Saab Fall 2012 Couture via Style.

2. This leather jacket is a vibrant blue, and adds that chic edge to your attire. YSL leather biker via Net-a-Porter.

3.  Kenneth Jay Lane polished gold and enamel earrings via Shopbop.

4. Jimmy Choo Tame crystal-embellished suede pumps via Net-a-Porter.

5. This wonderfully intricate woven clutch is coloured a brillant turquoise, an excellent choice for accessorising a turquoise accented gown. Bottega Veneta intrecciato silk-moire knot clutch via Net-a-Porter.

Styleboard: Cool Days

I love the coolness of mint cream. The colour pale and soft, is enough to cool you down on a hot summer day, with a caprioska in hand of course. It makes a wonderful colour palette teamed with turquoise and cobalt blue. I envision the colours for an urban wedding. A white loft space decorated with white table linens, dotted with mint, turquoise and cobalt blue decor. 

Photo credit: (1st row) The Pretty Blog,  Style Me Pretty, (2nd row) Martha Stewart, 100 Layer Cake, (3rd row) Green Wedding Shoes, Ruffled, The Pretty Blog

Mod moroccan

Inspired by the whitewashed walls from the last post, a mod style that utilizes soft color palette, pattern play and brass vases and lanterns to retain the moroccan charm.

                              Photo credit:

                              1,2. Blush wedding inspiration via 100 Layer Cake.

                              3,4,5.6,7. Modern moroccan decorating ideas via House to Home.

                              8,10. Bohemian blue via Branco Prata blog.

                              9. Moroccan zen wedding via Style Me Pretty.

Sling on the colour

Colour your outfit with a dash of blue in these turquoise sling backs from Giuseppe Zanotti.

Photo credit: Giuseppe Zanotti Slingbacks via Revolve Clothing

Suitcase on display

Found these pretty suitcases available from PaperSource. Perfect for our red and turquoise theme of the month, use them as part of the table centerpiece, or as a display next to the guestbook.

Photo credit: Red and turquoise suitcases via PaperSource

Pretty Fabric Napkins

Let your guests bring home a pretty napkin secured with a handmade napkin ring. This is a wonderful activity for your bridal party while enjoying afternoon tea. Instructions for this simple craft is available on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Photo credit: (top) Preppy Napkin Rings via Martha Stewart Weddings, (bottom) Pretty turquoise fabric via Sew la vie

Celebrating Red

With the Lunar New Year festivities just around the corner, I'm inspired by the myriad shades of red that we see colouring the streets of Chinatown. Pair deep red with refreshing turquoise to create a surprsingly cheery palate.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Invites via Style Me Pretty, Table centerpiece via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Decor via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Table Setting via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Flowers via Style Me Pretty, Table Linen via Style Me Pretty, Flower Girl via Style Me Pretty