Colors We Love: Navy and Fuschia

Or as Pantone likes to call it "Tutti Frutti." Although I don't know many brides who'd walk around saying "my wedding colors are navy blue and tutti frutti." ;) Anyway, I thought I'd try out the new inspiration board maker over at Dessy, since they've teamed up with my favorite people in the WORLD Pantone and made wedding color heaven for me. :) I don't know if I've mentioned it, but I LOVE wedding color schemes. To me, choosing your colors is one of the most important decisions, and I daydream about colors for weddings daily. So, let me know what you think of this type of style board, compared to the ones from Style Me Pretty.
In my own little opinion, SMP's is much easier to use, but Dessy's has more options as far as layout, overlapping photos, etc. They seem to still have a few glitches to work out with regards to posting boards directly to blogs as well, but I'm sure they are working them out. To view this larger on their site, click here (and feel free to favorite it!). I'll probably utilize both to fulfill my wedding color obsessions.

On to the actual colors- navy blue paired with bright, fun, summery colors is a favorite of mine right now, so stay tuned for nay paired with a few more summery tones. Fuschia is a great choice for any girl who likes pink, but wants to stay away from the Barbie or Pepto Bismol categories. A deeper shade of pink is more flattering and more sophisticated. How do you feel about pink? I find it's kind of a love it or hate it color for weddings!

Ask A Planner: How To Pin a Boutonniere

Ever had a wedding-related question that you felt embarassed to ask? Did you feel like it was something you ought know the answer to already? Odds are, about 1,000 other people are wondering the same thing you are! We're going to start featuring commonly-asked questions in the wedding industry here on Remembering the Details. Anything goes: how-tos, etiquette, definitions of wedding terms- whatever you want to know. Got a question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at forgetmeknotdetails@gmail.com and ask away!

Today, here are some tips and tricks to pinning a boutonniere on your handsome groom- or any of the other men in your wedding party. First of all, men's boutonnieres belong on the left lapel of the jacket, about 4 inches from the tip of his shoulder. Most boutonnieres look best at a slight angle away from the man's face. Hold your bout in place with one hand, and stick your pin into the fabric at the bottom right corner of the stem. Weave the pin back out of the fabric, exposing about 1 inch of the pin, and lay this 1 inch on top of your stem at an angle. Stick the tip of the pin back into the fabric, making sure that the stem is tightly held down. Weave the pin out of the fabric one more time, making sure that it's not sticking out. You can leave the tip of the pin behind the lapel if desired, but be careful that it won't be stabbing through to his skin- we don't want any bleeding grooms!

A little wedding planner trick for you- we keep extra earrings backs (the little clear plastic ones) in our emergency kit, and these are great to stick on the end of pins if the groom is worried about hurting someone. We also often have Sticky Wax with us if we are securing candles in their holders, and something like this can do the trick as well.

Hope this was helpful, and please email us your wedding questions!

Vintage Photo Shoot from SMP

Oh my lord- I DIE over this Jessica Claire wedding shoot. :) Yes, that's a little dramatic, but it is SO beautiful!! Style Me Pretty always finds the most gorgeous shoots to feature, please please please go look at this Vintage Chic wedding shoot, with touches of nautical. I love the top of the dress, the sleeves are amazing! I wish there was a close-up shot of the chandelier made from a boat's steering wheel in the tree, it is absolutely perfect for a wedding we have this summer!! While I'm looking for that... click here for the loveliness.

Non-Traditional Wedding Musings

Just read this blog post from Princess Lasertron and wanted to share it. I appreciate her down-to-earth, non-weddingy approach to weddings. (Yes, I've decided "non-weddingy" is a word). Although I myself love big and small weddings alike, I really love how weddings are becoming more and more about what the BRIDE wants, rather than what tradition dictates. Go check out Princess Lastertron- her felt bouquets rock my socks off and her insights are thought-provoking. :)

Unique Photo Location: Train Cars

Trains are one of my favorite backgrounds for wedding photos, for a few different reasons. I love the vintage charm of a wedding party posing around the back of a caboose. I love the rusty backdrop of an old boxcar to contrast the beauty of a bride. And, many abandoned train cars provide some cool graffiti if you're interested in incorporating a modern edge to some of your photos. Now, my all time FAVORITE photo location for weddings is actually train tracks- but that's getting it's own post later. :) For now, enjoy a couple lovely wedding shots taken around trains.
(Photo credits: Top photo taken in Jamestown, NY by Elisha Orin, bottom three at the Orchard Park Train Depot by Sarah Morgan)

2010 Wedding Trend: Cupcakes

This trend began midway through 2009, but it is still going strong in the wedding world, and I love it! With the rise of sweets tables, serving dessert to seated guests has become a thing of the past and portable desserts are in high demand. What better way to package your delicious choices for cake than to turn them into cupcakes? Cupcake style can range from whimsical and cute to elegant and classy, depending on flavors, decorations, and display. Cupcakes are the perfect way to incorporate your wedding colors and theme into a bite size treat. They can be all the same, or decorated in a dozen different patterns. Most all bakeries offer cupcakes as a cake alternative- if you're looking for a unique sweet treat, consider the cupcake at your wedding!


(all images courtesy The Knot)

As Seen In: Bride Chic

Check out our inspiration board of lovely bridal hairpieces featured on Bride Chic, and read Amy Jo's informative post about types of hairpieces and what they go with. Enjoy!