We’re closing out the week with the first of a new series of posts here at Elizabeth Anne Designs: Friday Flowers! I think there’s really nothing better than leaving for the weekend with a beautiful selection of flowers to look at, right? For our first edition, we’re going to be featuring the sweet and ruffly sweet pea! In pinks, whites, or purples, each shade is just as lovely as the next and oh boy do they smell divine.

They are sweet and simple by themselves as a centerpiece:

{pale pink sweet pea centerpiece photo by Adrienne Gunde Photography via Botanical Brouhaha}

Delicate, ruffled, and oh-so-charming, sweet peas look precious alone or can add lush texture to a larger arrangement.

{fuchsia peony and sweet pea centerpiece via Martha Stewart; vibrant pink peony and sweet pea bouquet image by Lisa Lefkowitz via Junebug Weddings via The Perfect Palette}

How pretty are these ombre sweet peas?

{ombre sweet pea bouquet via Martha Stewart; velvety pink cockscomb, calla lily, and sweet pea bouquet via Martha Stewart}

{hand-tied sweet pea bouquet via frolic!}

I adore the color palettes of these next two arrangements:

{sunset toned tablescape via Martha Stewart; peach and pink peony and sweet pea bouquet via Martha Stewart}

{purple sweet pea bouquet photo by Fleurs NYC via Botanical Brouhaha; sweet pea bouquets via Martha Stewart}

{cabbage, thistle, lavender, sweet pea bouquet photo by Love Life Studios via Style Me Pretty; purple sweet pea and lilac bouquet via Martha Stewart}

Finally, here are two elegant and fresh bouquets that use white sweet peas:

{white sweet pea, calla lily, anemone bouquet via Martha Stewart; white sweet pea and privet berry bouquet via Martha Stewart}

Aren’t sweet peas the sweetest? Ha!

So what do you think of this new feature here at EAD? Any flowers types or styles in particular you’d love to see?  We are so excited about this new feature and can’t wait to share tabletops, bouquets, and flowers galore!

You know when you look at someone’s wedding photos and just know that they’re really cool people? That’s how I feel about Amelia and Andrew and their wedding. They were married at the beautiful, family-owned, Keswick Vineyards near Charlottesville, Virginia. It was really important to Amelia to have peonies for her wedding so Kelsey Elliott created gorgeous arrangements of peonies and roses in soft and fun colors in a mix of different containers. I adore the pop of aqua blue from the napkins and that fabulous dessert table backdrop! To me, this wedding is amazing, color-perfection, and captured beautifully by the talented Korie Lynn Photography!

The following Virginia wedding vendors contributed to Amelia and Andrew’s wedding:

Photography – Korie Lynn Photography \ Venue – Keswick Vineyards \ Floral – Kelsey Elliott \ Wedding planning – Kelsey Bethune \ Stationery – Kelsey Ibarrientos \ Gown – Sophia Tolli, purchased from Blush Bridal Boutique in Gainesville, Virginia \ Bridesmaids – Coralie Beatrix \ Hair – Robin Coutu \ Makeup – Emily Hudspeth* \ Headpiece – Hans Holzkopf \ Shoes – Nine West \ Suit – Men’s Wearhouse \ Catering – Goodrich Gourmets \ Macarons – Petites Bouchees \ Cake and cupcakes – Cupcake Heaven \ Rentals and linens – Classic Party Rentals \ DJ – Curtis Hambrick \ Ceremony music – Logan Shermeyer

*Emily Hudspeth is a member of the EAD Vendor Guide. To find vendors in your area, click here, or if you are a vendor interested in applying, click here.

I’m over the moon today to share Elise and Bill’s beyond gorgeous Michigan wedding!  Elise is the sister of my dear friend Natalie (the mastermind behind Pemberley Events), and her wedding was infused with so many charming handmade details and the most amazing organic, lush florals from Petal Play Design. The Blue Dress Barn in Benton Harbor, Michigan has such a quaint, rustic feel, and it was the perfect setting for Elise and Bill’s “kind of quirky, eclectic, vintage” wedding.  The wedding was a true labor of love for the family.  Natalie planned and designed the event, Elise’s father made the wooden flower boxes with chalk sides for the centerpieces, Bill made the cake topper, and Elise’s mother sewed the flower girl dress and even made the wedding cake! Elise and Bill have been together since high school, and their love and joy is so palpable in these beautiful images from Harrison Studio!

The following Chicago and Michigan wedding vendors contributed to Elise and Bill’s wedding:

Photography – Harrison Studio \ Ceremony Venue – St. Joseph Catholic Church \ Reception Venue – Blue Dress Barn \ Floral – Petal Play Design \ Wedding planning and design – Pemberley Events \ Stationery – Mok Duk \ Calligraphy – PinkInkPaper \ Videographer – Story Mix \ Gown – Lela Rose, purchased from Ultimate Bride in Chicago, IL \ Bridesmaids – Elise Bergman \ Hair – Erin Brown \ Makeup – Julie Strating \ Jewelry – Dannijo \ Shoes – Kate Spade \ Suit – Brooks Brothers \ Catering – Maison Cuisine \ Bakery – Crane’s Pies \ Linens – Classic Party Rentals \ Band – Midwest Dueling Pianos \ Transportation – B&W Charters \ Ceremony music – Neil Dixon Smith

Brittany and Andrew’s French-inspired wedding was formal, romantic, and incredibly elegant. Since their wedding guests would not be able to join the newlyweds on their Parisian honeymoon, they wanted to bring the feel of Paris to them! Sleek black linens and taper candles were softened with blush and ivory florals by Artistry in Bloom and how cute are the little mini Eiffel Tower cookies? It was everything the bride and groom had envisioned and thanks to Heather Cherie Photography we’re able to share in the beautiful details of their day as well!

The following Missouri wedding vendors contributed to Brittany and Andrew’s wedding:

Photographer – Heather Cherie Photography \ Floral Designer – Artistry in Bloom \ Reception Venue – Kelby Creek Clubhouse \ Dress Store – Normans Bridal Shoppe \ Tuxedo and Mens Attire – Men’s Wearhouse

I’m a huge fan of all the shine I’ve been seeing lately! Of course I love glitter and sequins, but right now I’m more inspired by two different metallic details. Up first is foil stamping! Just about any invitation can look fabulous with some foil whether they are modern, elegant, or romantic. It brings in a bit of glam!

I adore the teal and gold combo on these invitations:

{teal and gold foil invitations photo by Sean Flanigan invitations by Lilia DeGregory via 100 Layer Cake}

{romantic blush and gold invitations photo by Melissa Schollaert Photography invitations by Red Table Stationery via Southern Weddings Mag}

{silver foil on dark grey invitation and photo by Good Job Creative Studio via Pocketful of Dreams; silver foil on light grey invitation and photo by Andrew Townsend via Brooklyn Bride}

I love the mix of silver, gold, and copper foil on these elegant and modern invitations.

{pink navy metallic foil invitation photo by DeShelia Spann Photography invitations by Emily Larson Designs via Style Me Pretty}

Similarly, check out these GORGEOUS foiled edges!

{foil edging photo and invitations by Bella Figura via Polka Dot Bride}

The other detail I’m loving is metallic rimmed glassware and dinnerware! So decadent and completely fabulous!

{gold rimmed plate photo by Jennifer Dery* via Jill and Luke’s wedding}

{silver rimmed bowl from Dar’s Eden}

{midas touch glassware from Design Within Reach}

A couple DIY posts for you today on how to make your own metallic “dipped” glassware:

{DIY gold dipped holiday glasses tutorial via momtastic}

{DIY gold dipped glassware tutorial by Honestly…WTF}

I’m absolutely adding these last two tutorials to my “to make” board on Pinterest! If you’re curious at all about the process of foil stamping at all, check out Nole’s recent post over at Oh So Beautiful Paper on how it is done!

So what do you think? Do you like the foil details or do you think that metallics belong only on your ring finger?