current crush

Have you seen the movie yet?! It’s no wonder that the wedding world has been going gaga for Gatsby ever since the previews came out. The glamour, the elegance, and the drama are the perfect inspiration for the bride who wants to go all out on her big day. We’re crazy about the sequins, feathers, and gold that make up …

Whether the warm sand is right in your backyard or you’re celebrating with your nearest and dearest in a destination paradise, there is nothing more relaxing and beautiful than a beach wedding! We are loving warm blue, pink, and green tones for beachy chic soirees. Here’s some of our favorite beach wedding inspiration!

1 – beachy bridal party, image by Brooke …

Everyone loves a fiesta! What better way to celebrate with your nearest and dearest than with a Mexico destination wedding—or even a Mexican-inspired wedding! With the Cinco de Mayo holiday this weekend, we are drawn to bold colors, merry music, and delicate fringe, beading, and laser cuts. It’s easy to see why fiesta fun is this week’s current crush!

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We think that nothing is more lovely than delicate, sophisticated lace. Full of romance, lace adds a feminine and elegant touch to any bridal ensemble, from the veil all the way to the heels!

1 – beaded bridal belt from Twigs & Honey, image by Elizabeth Messina* \ 2 -vintage veil by Taylor Clarke Bridals, image by Rylee Hitchner via Once Wed …

Colorful, fresh, and super-fun to DIY, this week’s current crush is fantastic fringe! From enormous fringe garlands to sweet fringed icing on your cake, adding fringe to your wedding is all the rage. We just adore the playful result!

1 – fringe tassel garland backdrop, image by Heidi of Our Labor of Love via Green Wedding Shoes \ 2 – fringe cake …

Today’s current crush is berry beautiful! I have long loved the tone of a vivid raspberry pink, and although it’s bright and fun, berry is also flirty and romantic, and perfect for your wedding color palette. Pair with crisp white, a touch of yellow, and softer pink tones and the result is fabulous!

1 – DIY tassel garland from Studio DIY …

Fragrant and beautiful, lavender brings an understated, rustic elegance to any event. Whether sprinkled into cocktails or as a crown adorning your flower girl’s head, we adore adding a lovely dose of lavender for a summer soiree!

1 – lavender lemonade from Sunday Suppers, image by Karen Mordechai \ 2 – lavender sprig at place setting, image by KT Merry* via …

Hip and fresh, nothing screams mod like sassy stripes! I just adore the bold look of black and white stripes paired with elegant gowns, delicate lace, and frothy flowers. Such a perfect choice for a modern couple!

1 – J Crew dresses, image by Kate Osborne via Snippet & Ink \ 2 – striped runner, image by Apryl Ann Photography via 100 Layer …

Call me crazy, but orange has long been a favorite wedding color of mine! Think fresh and citrus-y, bright and cheery, light and airy. Pair orange with crisp white or shades of peach for a sunny and warm palette that absolutely pops!

1 – BHLDN “Vivacity” dress, image by Jennifer Kathryn Photography via Style Me Pretty \ 2 – citrus sorbet by Mowielicious via …

Although popular during colonial days in America, toile is anything but old-fashioned! Today’s toile is romantic, elegant, and has just the right vintage touch for your wedding. Toile is most popular in linens, but we love the idea of a touch of toile on your gown, envelope liners, china, and even cake! It’s easy to see why toile is our …

A little cuteness goes a long way, and swiss dots definitely provide just the perfect amount of cuteness! Whether hidden in layers of tulle, as the most adorable cake icing, or front and center on a romantic dress or veil, sweet swiss dots are our current crush!

1 – dotted birdcage veil from Posh Veils, image by Chupp Photography via Ruffled \ 2 …

Elegant, and striking, we are completely and utterly in love with a healthy dose of bold black! From chiffon to lace and sequins to feathers—black is always a sophisticated choice for accessories, bridesmaids dresses, your rehearsal dinner or getaway gown, and of course, that classic tux!

1 – Classic tuxedo. Image by Tec Petaja from this black-tie New Orleans wedding \ …