We were so thrilled to have The Sweetest Occasion and Elizabeth Anne Designs team up with Chicago’s most fabulous bridal show, Indie Wed, to hold the first-ever in person Inspired Creations Contest!  Teams of Chicago wedding vendors submitted inspiration boards for the event, and 6 talented teams were chosen to exhibit their Inspired Creations Contest concept at Indie Wed in …

Cyd and I are so excited to unveil the winners of the Inspired Creations Contest #2: Glitter and Glam! We announced the top 10 last week and because the decision was so tough – all of the entires were amazing! – we enlisted three of our favorite editors to help us select the winners. A huge thank you …

I hope you loved following all of the Glitter and Glam Inspired Creations Contest ideas that were posted here on EAD and over on The Sweetest Occasion!  Here is a roundup of all our amazing entries – you can click on each picture to go to the full entry and see all of the talented wedding vendors who participated in …

Well here it is, the last official entry of the Glitter and Glam Inspired Creations Contest!  I’m sad to see it go but excited to use your comments, facebooks and tweets to determine the top 10 (look for a full round-up of all of the contest entries tomorrow so you can sound off on your favorites).  This glamorous black and …

There is just so much pretty in this shoot, I’m over the moon! Kelly Maron Horvath of Paper Stories, Lauren LePine of Ryan Alexander Events, Lynn Fossbender of Pollen, Stevi Savage of AveryHouse, and Shannon Spellman of Plate have dazzled me with their interpretation of glitz and glam for the Inspired Creations Contest, it’s an absolute wonderland of handmade charm.  Mercury glass …

Everyone loves the magic of Hollywood, and this morning’s Inspired Creations Contest tabletop from Karin’s Florist, Lisa Boggs Photography, A Sweet Soiree, Chantel’s Bakery, and Capital Party Rentals is all about the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown.  The tabletop features mirrored chargers, a dramatic purple centerpiece, and of course, champagne!  Favors of nickel-plated Zippo lighters and chrome mirrored compacts continue …

Light and summery colors are just what I needed to cheer me up on this spring day, so I love the cheerful tabletop that the team of Chelsea Renee Photography and Ashley Stanley Designs created for the Inspired Creations Contest! The color palette of lemongrass, periwinkle, and charcoal is unique and beautiful, and the ladies incorporated playful details such …

Today’s lovely Inspired Creations Contest idea is perfect for the shabby chic bride!  The Nashville team of Cedarwood Weddings and Kristyn Hogan created a warm, cozy atmosphere with a glamorous side using a whitewashed color palette and burlap accents.  All of the vintage mismatched candlesticks were thrifted and painted in an antique white to create a sea of white candlelight for the romantic centerpiece and …

Who better to embody glitter and glam that Marie Antoinette?  Today’s Inspired Creations Contest idea from the Atlanta team of Lara Molettiere Events, Earthly Affair, Edward Zeltser Photography, and I Do Linens captures the sweet feminine glamour of Marie with sparkle, metallics, feathers, gold gilded roses, pearls, crystals, and many other elegant vintage touches!  And best of all, there are eco-friendly touches …

As promised, to go along with this morning’s Parisian Masquerade Ball Inspired Creations Contest shoot, Courtney Callahan of Courtney Callahan Paper, Natalie Walsh of Hello Darling, and Jenn Gaudreau of Jennifer Kathryn Photography are back to share how-tos for their fabulous DIY projects with us!  Click on the links below to jump to your favorite project.

Foliage Wreaths · Masquerade Mask · L’Amour …

Are you ready for an Inspired Creations Contest submission that’s full of color and Parisian style?  Courtney Callahan of Courtney Callahan Paper, Natalie Walsh of Hello Darling, and Jenn Gaudreau of Jennifer Kathryn Photography are behind this vibrant shoot, inspired by a European masked ball.  The color palette of teal, green, orange, and sparkly gold and bronze is so rich and vivid, and …

I hope you are loving the Inspired Creations Contest concepts so far and that they are giving you many creative and budget-friendly ideas for your wedding!  Today’s concept from the Portland, OR team of Rachael Hershmann from Lace and Likes, Debbie Dennis from Bridalhood, Marigold Vintage Rentals and Benjamin Edwards features a vintage and feminine gold and pink tablescape and beverage station incorporating champagne, ostrich plumes …