It’s so fun to receive email from you guys – I love connecting with all of you, learning about your weddings, and seeing the amazing things that you have planned!

Rachael is having a wedding at the amazing Fillmore Theatre in Detroit and is having a difficult time choosing centerpieces.

“I am drawn to so many different elements that I am not sure which to use and how many are too many! I want centerpieces that are a bit different and unique but fit the venue. I feel like I don’t need anything huge because it may compete with the architecture.”

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Rachael, your venue is gorgeous! I definitely understand the difficulty with the table set-ups, not only because of the gorgeous ceilings and the height of the room, but also because of the dark colors in the room.

I would choose centerpieces that are low and clustered, incorporating lots and lots of candles and dark gold and bronze candleholders, which would echo the light from the chandeliers and compliment beauty of the surroundings.  You could also bring in creamy white and amber-colored flowers to the mix.

Some ideas for you…

I love the look of estate tables in a larger room – it adds to the dramatics.  This beautiful row of candles and low hydrangea and rose centerpieces would be lovely in the theatre!

{Jennifer Davis Photography via Style Me Pretty}

These two images are from Molly’s wedding – Molly is a fabulous photographer in Milwaukee, and although the look and feel of her venue is very different from the Fillmore, you can see a similarity in the height of the building and the way that Molly’s decor doesn’t take away from the ambiance of the venue.

{photos by Heather Cook Elliot}

Another example of low centerpieces in a dramatic space…

{Cliff Brunk via The Bride’s Cafe}

Adding some mercury glass in gives a vintage vibe that would be perfect for the Fillmore!

{Michael Norwood, see more from these centerpieces here}

And here is a gorgeous centerpiece incorporating lots and lots of pillar candles:

{Corey Ann Photography}

Rachael, I can’t wait to see photos from your wedding, and hope this helped you and gave you some ideas for your centerpieces! Does anyone have other suggestions for Rachael?

We all have that old formal or bridesmaids dress laying around that we will absolutely never wear again, right?  I can’t think of a better use for it than to turn it into a gorgeous throw pillow!

{Tutorial on The Examiner, found via Craftzine}

I’m so excited for the sunshine and the impending warmth (hopefully – I do live in Chicago, after all) of spring – baseball season is coming, picnics will begin, and summer means yummy watermelon!

{John Pailurizar and Wendell T. Webber via Santa Barbara Wedding Chic}

{watermelon gazpacho, photo by Jennifer Skog}

{pink and purple Izze sparkling drink display, photo by Punam Bean; citrus aqua fresca drink display from Matt Bites via Ruby Press and Little White Book}

{rose, butter, and melon color palette from Flights of Fancy}

{Yan Photo}

{bride in watermelon pink shoes – from Sanaz and Fernando’s wedding, photo by Eclectic Images, via Creative Montage}

{pink, orange, and white kitchen, photo by Christina Schmidhofer from Desire to Inspire; watermelon, peach, and chartreuse living room from Country Living via The Inspired Room}

{gray bridesmaids dresses with pink and yellow shoes and bouquets; photo by Evoke Photography via Love and Splendor}

{“love” watermelon from This is Glamorous; watermelon margarita from Feasting on Art – there is a recipe too!}

{bride eating watermelon, photo by JennyJ Photography}

{tub of watermelon from Jennifer and Jason’s wedding on The Bride’s Cafe, photo by Nessa K Photography; picnic photo by Karen Mordechai from Sunday Suppers}

I hope ya’ll have a fabulous weekend – enjoy the sunshine and the basketball!

I love every little bit of Bethany and Kyle’s 1940′s inspired love shoot that Christen and Lauren from Sassyfras Studios shared – Bethany made her own anklet, a headpiece AND the wedding dress! How talented is she? The beautiful floral headpieces and birdcage veil were created by Jessica Johnson of Keira Leigh Designs.

I’m starting to get ideas about what to get the girls and when I saw this on Martha the other day, I thought it’d be so much fun to make and such a beautiful gift!

Ombre Scarves via Martha Stewart

Martha made gradient dyed scarves from some cotton gauze or something similar. I loved how the color faded from the ends into the center. You could do them in your wedding colors too!

It doesn’t take too many steps, and the materials are easy to get. A total plus? They’re kinda foolproof!

See all the steps here at Martha Stewart