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Friday Flowers: Flower Dogs

Posted 03/23/2012 by Christen in floral and decor, inspiration \ 3 comments

It’s Friday which means it’s flower day here at Elizabeth Anne Designs, but it’s also time to celebrate National Puppy Day! What’s a blogger to do? Feature puppies all dressed up in wedding flower collars to celebrate both, of course! These pups look picture perfect all dolled up.

{flower and pearls puppy photo by Michael Gomez Photography via Wedding Chicks; rose …

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French Countryside Inspiration

Posted 03/22/2012 by Ami in inspiration, what to wear \ 5 comments

Inspired by Provence and the French countryside, this beautiful bridal fashion shoot designed by MMD Events is so glamorous and elegant!  I adore the simple and classic hair, makeup, and jewelry paired with the gorgeous gown from The Dressing Room – when you have fabulous skin and shoulders, you don’t need to load up on the accessories, let your beauty …

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Fabulous + Fun Foil

Posted 03/21/2012 by Ami in DIY, inspiration \ 2 comments

I’m absolutely loving metallics this year!  A great way to incorporate metallics is with easy-to-find foil.  Available in both sheets and tape, foil is a cost-effective and fun way to pack some metallic punch.  Check out some fabulous foil ideas below (bonus: lots of these are DIY tutorials!)!

{DIY foil tape flags by Hank & Hunt for The Sweetest Occasion}

{DIY gold …

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Gold, Turquoise, and Pink Dessert Table

What you’re about to see is nothing short of pure confection perfection. An absolutely perfect color palette of aqua, mint, watermelon pink, and gold; cuter than cute desserts by Brown Betty Dessert Boutique; and exceptional styling by Styled Creative (LOVE that backdrop!) come together in these incredible photos by Alison Conklin. I adore this shoot down to each and every cake, pop, and …

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Friday Flowers: Inspired by Green

Posted 03/16/2012 by Christen in floral and decor, inspiration \ 6 comments

Happy St. Patrick’s eve everyone! Today we’re celebrating with an ode to green! Beautifully neutral and natural, there are several flowers that come in various shades and textures of green: hydrangea, orchids, mums, tulips, roses, and bells of Ireland to name a few. Here are some of my favorites!

Classic green hydrangea:

{white and green hydrangea bouquet photo by Dawn E. Roscoe …

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Nautical Escape

Posted 03/15/2012 by Christen in floral and decor, inspiration \ 1 comment

It’s taken just about every bit of restraint I’ve got to keep myself from driving to the beach in this incredible weather. Anyone else with me on that? For now we’ll have to settle for living vicariously through this gorgeous nautical shoot from Brooke Roberts Photography. I can feel the breeze now on this glorious Jekyll Island wharf, and taste the …

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A Bit o’ St. Patty’s Inspiration

Posted 03/15/2012 by Christen in inspiration \ 4 comments

I’m positively giddy about sharing some gorgeous St Patrick’s Day inspired weddings with you today! Kelly green, kilts, and tartan galore, these weddings highlight some of my favorite Celtic-inspired details. Each one is absolutely beautiful so be sure to click through to see the full event!

{Shona and Nathan’s Scotland wedding, images by by Rebekah J Murray*}

{Jenni and Bill’s fall tartan …

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Creative Placemat Ideas

Posted 03/08/2012 by Christen in floral and decor, inspiration \ 5 comments

With so much focus on floral centerpieces and linens to decorate tables, sometimes it’s easy to forget about the other ways to add interest to a table. One of my favorite ways (and often a super-affordable way) is to have a creative placemat!

{vintage illustrated placemat photo by Jose Villa via Design*Sponge}

Oh do I love me some calligraphy! Here are some beautiful …

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Glamorous Southern Bridal Inspiration

Posted 03/07/2012 by Christen in inspiration, what to wear \ 3 comments

Goodness gracious did my heart skip a beat when I opened the photos for this Tennessee shoot! Opulent Couturier Wedding Style & Events brings us an incredible Southern-glam inspired shoot featuring stunning gowns from Olia Zavozina, beautiful accessories, and fabulous vintage cars! And seriously, how incredible is Carnton Plantation? Major swoon on this whole beautiful shoot and the stunning photos by Leslee Mitchell Photography. I’m so …

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Emerging Spring Inspiration

Posted 03/06/2012 by Christen in floral and decor, inspiration \ 7 comments

It’s usually about this time of year when snow melts, birds start to fly back, and plants that have been sleeping all winter begin to peek through the warming ground. This fabulous spring-inspired shoot by Greia Marlow Events and Kor Floral is a nod to all those elements we see emerging this time of year. Not quite in bloom yet, they featured …

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Friday Flowers: Astilbe

Posted 03/02/2012 by Christen in floral and decor, inspiration \ 4 comments

There are a few flowers that are the superstars in our wedding world—peonies, hydrangea, garden roses, orchids—but it’s often the lesser-known flowers accompanying them who truly sell the feel of the arrangement. In our Friday Flowers feature, I want to highlight not only the superstars, but the flowers in supporting roles as well in hopes of guiding you brides out …

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Vintage Chic Tea Party Inspiration

We have such a treat in store for you today! Phebe from Making ME Event Planning Firm sent over the most lovely shoot filled with vintage plates, ribbons, doilies, tea cups, sugar, spice, and everything nice. She has gathered over 1000 vintage and retro plates and has featured some of her favorites in this shoot. I love the delicately glam …