Wedding Color Inspiration: Snorkel Blue

Happy greetings, everyone!

The color blue mean a lot of different things. It connotes peace and tranquility as in the color of the fair-weather sky. It is regarded as a symbol of purity, love and loyalty. Thus the tradition of having something blue every bride should bring with her during her wedding day. 

Snorkel blue is an exciting hue from the navy family. It exudes a happier and energetic vibe. It can also channel a relaxing mood, the kind of feeling that lingers when one is enjoying a vacation or a weekend getaway. This vibrant shade of blue made it to the list of Pantone's Top 10 Colors for Spring 2016. 

Here are some gorgeous wedding details in Snorkel Blue: 

Eye-catching wedding invitation with a dab of color and cool cursive font.

In honor of tradition, a bouquet of blue flowers for the bride

The dashing groom in an exciting blue suit. 

The bride looking immaculate flocked by her bridesmaids in ethereal blue dresses

For a beach wedding, get the flower girls to carry a pail of flowers instead of basket

The wedding aisle looking all majestic draped with blue fabric and accentuated with chandelier

 Simplicity is beauty. Hang clear jars with blue and white hydrangeas along the aisle.

Just because floral walls are expensive does not mean you cannot have an awesome backdrop for the wedding ceremony or reception. A wall of white and blue pompoms could do the trick. 

Entertain  your guests with some drinks and aperitifs in cocktail tables dressed up in blue

Add some drama by hanging escort cards on a tree

Shower the newlyweds with hydrangea confetti

 

Lighting effects put the grand in the grand wedding reception venue

 

Create interesting centerpieces that will start up a conversation at the wedding reception

Adorn tables with deep colored blue flower centerpieces

It's all in the presentation. Use simple elements such as candles, flowers, china and linens to create a royal table setting

Add fancy details such as snorkel blue table napkins that's worth noticing.

Add a little something that will wow your guests like this timepiece giveaway that doubles up as a place card.

 

 A handy giveaway that will definitely come in handy after a night of partying 

A candy buffet that will keep guests coming back for more.

Debut a colored wedding cake that will take a center stage at the wedding reception.

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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Hand-painted Wedding Ideas

Festive greetings to everyone!

Colors make any celebration look more vibrant and fun. It have the power to transform the mood of ordinary ballroom into something festive, elegant or romantic. Wedding motifs are not limited to one or two colors. If you have a flare for the arts, you can transform your wedding into a showcase of visually appealing decorations and designs in various colors.

In this age of computerization, hand-painting seem to be a thing of the past. But it it this very characteristic that makes it more appealing. Here are some ideas on how you can showcase hand-painted elements at a wedding: 

Floral accents on a wedding invitation.

A daintier take on Angelina Jolie's wedding dress: A simple ball gown transformed into a elegant wedding dress with hand-painted floral details. 

An ink-splattered bouquet.

The bridesmaids donning hand-painted dresses.

Hire an artist to paint the wedding ceremony.

Go industrial chic by saying your vows with a paint-splattered backdrop.

Hand-painted signs all throughout the wedding reception venue

Escort cards that make a perfect bookmark keepsake from your wedding.

Instead of vases, layer floral arrangements on hand-painted blocks of varying sizes.

Romantic table setting with linens and napkins in serenity and rose quartz color combo.

Ombre chair covers

Serve up a sumptuous buffet for your guests to feast on

Colorful menu cards

In lieu of the unity candle, try unity painting instead.

Stunning wedding cake with gold-painted embellishments

Serve colorful drinks and thirst quenchers.

Have guests sign their names on a canvas with colorful details.

Give away miniature artworks as wedding favor.

Hand-painted glass candle holders are popular as well.

Thank your bridesmaids and maid of honor for all their help by giving them hand-painted clutch purse.

A just married sign which you can bring home and display in your home after the wedding.

Lots of love, 

Susan

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Fiesta Red Wedding

Colorful greetings everyone!  Spring is a season full of promises. In places with four seasons, it is a welcome reprieve from the cold winter days. It ushers rebirth with flowers beginning to bloom and nature slowly coming to life.

Spring is a great season for weddings.It provides a great opportunity to plan an outdoor wedding taking advantage of the natural backdrop of the woodland, the beach or the park. For 2016, spring is all about color trends that, as Pantone suggests, transcends gender and cultural norms. Spring color trends for year is a collection of vivid brights that give way to excitement and optimism and subdued hues that exude quiet stability.  

One of the exciting colors of spring is Fiesta. It is an exciting and fun shade of red that adds a pop to the soft and calm colors of spring. Fiesta is a great wedding motif on its own, but also pairs well with Snorkel Blue, Green Flash and Limpet Shell.

Here is a selection of wedding elements in Fiesta Red:

Spice up the usual wedding invitation with floral prints and embellished fonts.

Pay tribute to  the flowers of spring by donning a flower crown headdress

Add a splash of color to the groom's suit with a red bow tie and floral boutonniere.

Vibrant bouquet of spring flowers

The bridesmaids all gorgeous in vibrant Fiesta red dresses

Scatter petals and tuck bouquet of red flowers on chairs along the aisle

Shower the newlyweds with sweet smelling floral confetti

Guide your guests to their seats using color coded pins.

Interesting table centerpiece using red lanterns

Romantic centerpiece of candelabra and taper candles.

Creative display of red flowers showcased in tall glasses 

Simple yet eye-catching centerpiece of red flowers bunched up on a vase

What is more fun than having red Tiffany chairs at the wedding reception?

Red linens add to the festive mood of the occasion

Arrange flowers in vases of varying heights and shapes

Amp up the romance with tall floral arrangements and candles

Indulge in a signature cocktail concoction.

Naked cakes are a popular choice for spring weddings. A decadent red velvet cake embellished with red anemones is not one to disappoint.

Adorn the traditional white wedding cake with a flower in vibrant red. 

Serve up candies for everyone to enjoy and take home as wedding favor

Share your favorite seasoning as wedding favor.

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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