Vintage-styled compact mirrors for the girls

These compact mirrors make such pretty favors for the girls. The vintage-styled pictures on the compacts look both glamorous and fun.

Photo credit (left to right): Skirts Ahoy Compact Mirror via Koffin Kitten on Etsy, 1940's Style Vintage Pin-up Girl Compact Mirror via Pandoras Choice

Whimsical Fun

Inspired by the pretty picks in my previous post, here's a mood board with some very pretty ideas for a whimsical and fun wedding. Be bold, and go all out with bright rich colourssuch as fuschia, orange, yellow, purple and blue.The splash of colours bring so much vibrancy to both an indoor or outdoor wedding reception.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): (first row) Scalloped Garden Fan, Crinkled wheel set, Mini garland, Papered Poms, Polka-dot Garland all via BHLDN, beautiful DIY backdrop (A beautiful mess wedding) via Style Me Pretty, Colourful bouquet (An Up-inspired wedding) via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Table centerpieces (A colourful greenhouse wedding) via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog

Garden Party Decorative Picks

Photo credit: Best in Show Decorative Picks from BHLDN

These delightful picks are perfect for an afternoon garden reception.

Inspired by Art-Deco

Art-deco style is very much rooted in the twenties, and carries with it such opulence and vintage charm. Muted colours like white, ivory, pale blue, orange and pink are well suited for the style. However, black and white teamed with a jewel tone will bring out the style just as beautifully. Set an intimate wedding reception in the premises of an art museum or gallery, have tables laid with patterned linen with clean lines, nestled springs of dusty miller and hydrangeas in small glass bottles or silver julep cups, and arrangements of peonies, anemonies and ranunculus in white or black vases. Highlight your attire with an interesting birdcage veil or hat.

Photo credits (Clockwise from top left): Wedding hat via Suzanne Millinery, Table centerpieces via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog, Wedding dress and gown via Green Wedding Shoes Wedding Blog

Dresses for the gals

Looking for the perfect bridesmaid dress for your bridal party can be as much a daunting task as searching for the perfect bridal gown. Instead of the usual dresses that you can find from the bridal boutiques, try looking for unconventional styles that the girls can wear even after your wedding. Here's a look at some styles that the girls will adore.

Photo credits:

(top row, left to right)

1. Sarah Seven Tulip dress via Sarah Seven

2. Sarah Seven Pink Lady dress via Sarah Seven

3. Miss Selfridge Nude Embellished Dress via Miss Selfridge

4. Lanvin Asymmetric Silk-satin Wrap Gown via Net-A-Porter

(bottom row, left to right)

5. Miss Selfridge Maxi Belted Dress via Miss Selfridge

6. Asos One Shoulder Dress in Rainbow Smudge Print via Asos

7. Elizabeth and James Anita belted kimono maxi dress via Net-A-Porter

8. Aqua Scuba One Shoulder Frill Dress via Asos



Ocean Cool

When temperatures soar, thoughts of lazing onthe beach, watching the waves rolling onto shore brings such cool relief. The colours of the ocean are perfect for a relaxed beach wedding. Tinted glass plates and goblets, centerpiece arrangement of flowers in glass vases all laid on light aqua tablecloth, seashells and beach glass reflect the refreshing feel of the sea.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): table setting via Martha Stewart Weddings, golf buggy via Brides, aqua-coloured jewellery via Martha Stewart Weddings, flower arrangements via Brides, ceremony decor via Brides

Pretty teacup topiary

This lovely teacup topiary works wonderfully as centerpieces for a garden wedding. Place a few teacup topiaries of varying heights, and let your guests know that they are welcomed to bring the topiaries home. 

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