Ultimate Flower Guide Part V: Green & Blue Flowers by Season

Green flowers are known for looking beautiful alongside other colors in a bouquet or arrangement while also looking beautiful on their own. Green flowers easily evoke nature with their gorgeous earth tones, but they can also be dressed up to look more modern and polished. Blue flowers can be harder to find, but flowers that come in blue are cool and understated while still packing a punch of color.

Here is my guide to help you find green and blue flowers at any time of year!

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Sources: 1. List of Flower Names  |  2. About Flowers  |  3. About Weddings  |  4. Blooms and Scents

Ultimate Flower Guide Part IV: Yellow Flowers by Season

Yellow flowers are becoming more and more popular as a wedding decor choice as we discover how many color schemes yellow feels right at home in. Yellow flowers paired with grey linens make for a modern and fun space. Yellow and white is fresh and summery. Yellow flowers next to accents of other citrus shades such as orange and lime is bright and cheerful, perfect for celebrating one of the happiest days of your life!

Use this guide to make finding yellow flowers easy at any time of year!

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Sources: 1. List of Flower Names  |  2. About Flowers  |  3. About Weddings  |  4. Blooms and Scents

Ultimate Flower Guide Part III: Red & Orange Flowers by Season

Red flowers just scream romance. After all, red roses are the bridal world’s romantic flower go-to, and for good reason! Red flowers add a rich pop of color to any venue and they look stunning in the hands of a bride wearing white. Orange flowers provide the same pop of color but in a more unique and unexpected way. Orange is far from traditional in the wedding world, but it warms up any space instantly in a fun and beautiful way. Pick one or the other, or use both of them together for a warm, fiery look.

Check out my guide for which red and orange flowers are available in each season to help you pick the perfect flowers for you!

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Sources: 1. List of Flower Names  |  2. About Flowers  |  3. About Weddings  |  4. Blooms and Scents

 

Ultimate Flower Guide Part II: Pink Flowers by Season

It makes sense that pink flowers are such a popular choice for weddings because they are sweet, romantic, feminine, and they symbolize love! Pink flowers are pretty, elegant, and come in every possible shade of pink to perfectly capture your vision. Like white flowers, pink flowers are very easy to find year-round, so you’re sure to be able to find the perfect flowers for your bouquets or decor to bring your wedding vision to fruition!

Here is my guide for flowers that are pretty in pink!

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Sources: 1. List of Flower Names  |  2. About Flowers  |  3. About Weddings  |  4. Blooms and Scents

Ultimate Flower Guide Part I: White Flowers by Season

White flowers are the most versatile and widely-available choice for a wedding. You can get beautiful white flowers year-round to complete any style of decor from ultra-modern to rustic. They can be elegantly understated or steal the show, depending on their arrangement. And how perfect is a soft white bouquet of peonies and garden roses?

Here is my guide for finding the perfect white flower at any time of year.

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Sources: 1. List of Flower Names  |  2. About Flowers  |  3. About Weddings  |  4. Blooms and Scents

Black & White Bachelorette

Ah, the pre-wedding parties. Each is just another excuse to look gorgeous (not that you need one!). A bachelorette party is a celebration the passing of your single years, so why not say goodbye in a fabulous way in one of these pretty little dresses?

A little black dress is the eternal standard of sexiness and sophistication, making it a classic bachelorette option. You can also go in a completely different direction with a little white dress. You’re the bride! Why not wear white any chance you can get?    Check out this collection of black and white looks for any budget. They start at $17.80!

     

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1. Kenna Lace Dress ($248) via Anthropologie  |  2. Flare Dot Dress ($248) via Anthropologie  |  3. Paisley Scroll Dress ($298) via Anthropologie  |  4. Lace Shift Dress ($50) via Nordstrom  |  5. and 6. Pins And Needles Lace Sheer-Back Dress ($79) via Urban Outfitters  |  7. and 8. KNT By Kova & T Long-Sleeve Windsor Dress ($99) via Urban Outfitters  |  9. Lace Trimmed Bodycon Dress ($17.80) via Forever 21  |  10. Pins And Needles Embroidered Mesh Crepe Dress ($79) via Urban Outfitters |  11. Pleated High-Low Dress ($78) via Nordstrom  |  12. Open Back Lace Dress ($40) via Nordstrom

Over Your Head

Tabletop decor gets a lot of attention during the wedding planning process, but not very many people give much thought to what goes on above the tablescape. High-impact overhead decor can transform a basic space into an unforgettable one. Cafe lights, florals, lanterns, fabric, and even ribbon can make your theme and vision come to life in a beautiful and sometimes more cost-effective way. Lights, paper lanterns, and ribbon are much cheaper than decking out the tabletop with sky-high centerpieces, and hanging vases require less flowers to make a statement than centerpieces do because they are so unexpected. When you bring decor upwards, it allows you to go more minimal on the table.

Here are some of my favorite examples of events that took the decor from the tabletop to the ceiling with gorgeous results. 

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1. Via Shawna Yamamoto  |  2. Via Indulgy  |  3. Via Pinterest  |  4. Via Style Me Pretty  |  5. Via Landlocked Bridal  |  6. Via Pinterest  |  7. Via Style Me Pretty  |  8. Via Style Me Pretty  |  9. Via Style Me Pretty  |  10. Via Intimate Weddings  |  11. Via Style Me Pretty  |  12. Via Silverland Jewelry  |  13. Via Estate Weddings and Events

Rent the Runway

If you are like me and have taste that exceeds your budget, you should consider renting a designer dress from Rent the Runway.  We are in no way affiliated with Rent the Runway, we are just fans of their to-die-for dresses and famous customer service. Their whole site is brimming with beautiful dresses that you can wear once and send back, at a small fraction of the cost of retail price.

Most of the Rent the Runway dresses I’ve featured below are at or well below $100, and you get to pick a second backup size to be sent to you for free. These dresses are perfect for every event from engagement parties to post-wedding brunches. From Dolce and Gabbana to Reem Acra to a Tracy Reese dress that the First Lady herself wore, as a guest or as the guest of honor, you’re sure to receive plenty of compliments on your lovely outfit!

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1. Godiva Gown by Catherine Dean  |  2. Florence Gown by Reem Acra  |  3. Up in the Air Dress by Erin by Erin Featherston  |  4. Botanical Berry Sheath by Carmen Marc Valvo  |  5. Derby Girl Dress by Lilly Pulitzer  |  6. Jenn’s Jaguar Dress by D&G by Dolce and Gabbana  |  7. Celina Dress by Kate Spade New York  |  8. No Turning Back Dress by Z Spoke Zac Posen  |  9. Don’t Mind if I Do Dress by Lela Rose  |  10. The Vote is In Dress by Tracy Reese  |  11. Yellow Rose Bodice Dress by Moschino Cheap and Chic  |  12. Rustic Plum Lace Dress by Nanette Lepore

All via Rent the Runway

Real Wedding: Jack & Pearl

Today, we are thrilled to highlight a wedding that is both modern and classic. Check out this beautiful black and white event in Berkeley, California. Is there any better example of white than Vera Wang? We think not. It doesn’t get any more classic or elegant than a black and white affair, and Jack and Pearl’s beautiful wedding has elegance in spades. Want to know a little secret? All of the bouquets are fabric flowers. They are stunning and they’ll last a lifetime. Enjoy!

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Photography: Boninger Works  |  Ceremony Venue: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Berkeley, California  |  Reception Venue: Le Bateau Ivre in Berkeley, California |  Wedding Cake: Masse’s Pastries  |  Wedding Dress: White by Vera Wang via David’s Bridal |  Veil: David’s Bridal  |  Bride’s Shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom  |  Bride and Bridesmaid’s Bouquets: My Favors and Flowers via Etsy  |  Groom’s Suit: Pronto Uomo via Men’s Warehouse  |  Groom’s Tie: Ermenegildo Zegna via Nordstrom  |  Pocket Squares: Nordstrom  |  Bride’s Hair and Makeup: Pretty by Julianne

Ruffle Kerfuffle

Let’s talk ruffled bridal gowns.

Ever since Vera Wang’s landmark Spring 2011 bridal collection, frothy, flange wedding dresses have been everywhere. We saw hints of this technique in her Fall 2010 collection, but it wasn’t until Spring 2011 and the appearance of Ghillian, Gisele, and Genevieve that the bridal industry took note of the architectural beauty of more structured, ruffled skirts.

These gowns, with their statement skirts and soft details, are beautiful because they possess both extreme delicacy and modern structure. They are architectural pieces that look stunning in non-white shades, and they look gorgeous on anyone looking for an uber-feminine design or something chic and modern.

Vera Wang’s line for David’s Bridal, White by Vera Wang, has brought this couture look into reach for the masses. Her Organza Fit and Flare Gown with Bias Flange Skirt is stunning in ivory and blush, and the draped bodice is really flattering.

Let’s face it- it’s Vera’s world, and we’re all just (lucky enough to be) living in it.

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1. Via New York Magazine  |  2. Via New York Magazine  |  3. Via New York Magazine  |  4. Via David’s Bridal  |  5. Via David’s Bridal