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Spring Wedding Decor

28 Thursday Mar 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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antique, bouquet, bridal party, bride, bride bouquet, bronze, burlap, centerpieces, decor, earth friendly, earthy, eco-concsious, farm inspired, flowers, groom, nature, pastels, rustic, shabby chic, spring, spring wedding decor, table decor, venue, vintage, wedding planning, weddings

Spring Wedding Decor

Having a spring wedding allows for nature to play an important role in the decor. Since you can have the event outside, its easy to let your surroundings act as decor. And why shouldn’t it? When you have such a beautiful backdrop, don’t fight it with lots of other elements, embrace it and welcome it into your special day.

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Once Wed

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Dragonsmark

The colors of spring range from pastels and creams to vibrant hues that can easily be taken from nature. Just look around and let all the fresh blooms and plants be your guide. Your theme should only accent these colors, not bury them. Lets say you are having a rustic event, showcase shabby chic style in texture and antique items that will truly allow the Earth’s beauty to shine. Even if your event may be more farm inspired, using darker textures such as tree bark, burlap and bronze will get the point across successfully.

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Green Wedding Shoes

Remember, its all in the details. What people will remember most are the personal touches you brought to the event. Not so much the amount of money you spent or overwhelming amount of flowers, etc. The more meaningful the event is, the more people will appreciate your special day. Always keep in mind that most weddings look the same. If you want your day to be really memorable, showcase the things you and your partner love and spread your love for each other throughout every detail. That is what will keep people talking years after the wedding.

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Best Home Decorators

Spring Wedding Decor
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Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Wedding Chicks

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Ruffled

Centerpieces on the tables should reflect both the season and your theme as well. Keeping it simple is always my motto. You can have various items displayed but its all in how you arrange them. Although everyone feels differently about the table decor, I personally suggest you keep the height low, so your guests can get into conversation during the event. I also feel the table shouldn’t be bombarded with lots of flowers or other various items, as it may feel crowded and uncomfortable for the people sitting there. Not to mention, wasteful. Most just get thrown out after the event.

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Dream Wedding Receptions

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Oh Lovely Day

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Interior Design

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Oh Lovely Day

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: The Frosted Petticoat

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: The Daily Meal

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Brides

The bride’s bouquet should accent her outfit without overwhelming her. She should be the focus. You can get very creative when it comes to flowers. I just suggest you keep them local and in season, for a few reasons. First, its more affordable and eco-concsious. And second, it simply makes more sense to use elements that are cohesive with the season of your event. Having a spring wedding with winter-esque decor might seem very out of place!

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Wedding Light Events

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: Ruffled

Spring Wedding Decor
Photo Credit: One Wed

Shop Newsies

27 Wednesday Mar 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Invites & Save the Dates, Shop Gray Star Design, Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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antique, bird, Country Quilt Save the Date, farm, graystardesign, invitations, nature, romantic, Rustic Farm Inspired Wedding Invitation Suite, Rustic Leaves Table Numbers, save the date, table card, table numbers, vintage, wedding decor, wedding invites, Whimsy Bird Save the Date, Whimsy Bird Table Card

I’ve had some time to work on new designs lately and wanted to share. Check out these few items that are now up in my shop for sale.

Rustic Farm Inspired Wedding Invitation Suite
Shop Newsies - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Country Quilt Save the Date
Shop Newsies - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Shop Newsies - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Whimsy Bird Save the Date
Shop Newsies - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Shop Newsies - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Rustic Leaves Table Numbers
Shop Newsies - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Whimsy Bird Table Card
Shop Newsies - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge

13 Thursday Sep 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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Alma Photography, Annabella Charles, antique, australia, Benjamin and Elise, Braedon Flynn, Brumley and Wells, Calamigos Ranch, california, fabric, floral, flowers, Flowerwild, Haute Horticulture, Jose Villa, Kate Holland, Leaf & Honey, mag rouge, Mindy Rice Floral Design, nature, pastels, Ruby and Willow, rustic, Sutherland Kovach Studio, Tanja Lippert, The Piccadilly Flower Company, vintage, weddings

Festival Favorites

Yesterday I was in awe as I looked through the fourth issue of Mag Rouge. What a beautiful collection of festival goodness, nature inspired weddings and stunning florals. If you are planning a wedding then Mag Rouge is a great resource for inspiration as it never lets you down.

With the collaboration of Kate, Jasmine, Hannah and Judit, this production is a well designed mag with unique inspiration, awesome resources and superb wedding submissions. This team of highly talented women are some of the best in the industry I have seen, and I look at a lot of wedding material and websites. It’s not often I get impressed with events or ideas but every time I open the new issue of Mag Rouge, I get inspired. Here are my favorites from the current edition. I hope you love them as much as I do.

{You can view this issue on the Mag Rouge website}

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge
Floral Arrangement by Kate of Flowerwild | Photography & Styling by Jose Villa

This next event was held at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, the wedding of Jane and Steve. I fell in love with their vast array of pastels and amazing location. It seems they had the most wonderful weather as well. What a stunning event.

Photography by Tanja LippertFestival Favorites from Mag Rouge

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge

Festival Favorites from Mag RougePhotography and Styling by Brumley and Wells

Besides a lot of other things I love about this next Australian wedding, the bride and groom showed a sense of endearment for the Earth and made sure this event reflected who they both were.

Photography by Alma Photography
Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge
Photography by Benjamin and Elise | Florals & Styling by The Piccadilly Flower Company

My favorite thing about this next formal California wedding is how they used the black in their decor. Besides showing a timeless elegance, the pops of the dark hues played off the white and pastel florals nicely creating a dramatic yet not overdone look.

Photography by Braedon Flynn | Florals by Mindy Rice Floral Design
Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge

I adore this Mag Rouge shoot filled with ideas on how to use fabric in your event. Nice inspiration for colors and styling as well.

Photography by Sutherland Kovach Studio | Styling by Ruby and Willow
Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge
Bouquet by Leaf & Honey

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge
Photography & Styling by Kate Holland

Festival Favorites from Mag Rouge
Photography by Annabella Charles | Floral Stylist, Haute Horticulture

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

28 Tuesday Aug 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Event Locations & Spaces, Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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animals, antique, bride, ceremony, earth, events, farm, groom, nature, reception, rustic, vintage, wedding party, weddings

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Having your wedding on a farm not only sends a message, it helps support the local area which is awesome. You obviously must love animals and nature and to have it as a backdrop of your special day is a pretty nice way to give thanks to Mother Earth.

My husband and I fell in love with our venue the minute we saw it. Being the oldest  restoration farm in New York City, we knew it would be perfect for us. From the animals and farmland to the vineyards and restored antique buildings, every aspect of the Queens County Farm said Melissa and Danny. Since we are both vegetarian and support animal rights as well as love the outdoors, we felt comfortable and right at home. This is how you should feel at your wedding venue. I know a lot of people choose their place because they think its pretty but if you have a connection to it, the event experience is that much better.

Here is some inspiration for having a farm wedding. The possibilities are endless depending on where you choose but no matter the venue, the Earth is the main attraction.

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

Inspiration for a Farm Wedding

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