Hello, my name is Chelsea, and I'm addicted to all things Kate Spade.
From the black and white stripes, to the bold pink florals, to the tiny gold bow-shaped paper clips, the Kate Spade brand definitely has my heart. I was recently involved in a Valentine's Day styled shoot that featured reds, pinks, sequins, and bold graphics. As I was researching some ideas, I decided that there is no better inspiration than Kate Spade, so I hit the ground running and designed not one, but TWO wedding invitation suites to contribute! I warned you...I may or may not be obsessed.
I will tell you more about this shoot in an upcoming post, but for today, let's talk WEDDING INSPIRATION!
Kate Spade uses a lot of reds and pinks, so the color palette and romantic aesthetic is especially fitting for a Valentine's themed wedding (hint hint...Valentine's Day is this weekend! Make sure to give your sweetie an extra special smooch!)
I have pulled together 4 (yes, FOUR!) different mood boards and color palettes that you can use to incorporate a little bit of Kate Spade to your wedding day. Yes, all of them are centered around reds and pinks, so if you don't know me, let's just assume that my life and brand may or may not revolve around pink as well. (Ok, it totally does...)
Let's start with this very Valentine-y inspiration board. Pop on that bold lip, and find a wedding dress with subtle stripes! There are so many beautiful and chic dresses with stripes throughout, on the back, or at the hem, and I'm a little jealous I didn't find one myself! Use black and white stripes or polka dots as fun accents throughout, and consider adding sweet little notes on the napkins, finger food toothpicks, or table runners for that extra special touch.
Dress | Tablescape | Flowers | Black and White Tulle | Pink Tulle | Cake
Have you ever considered black and white stripes for your bridesmaids? How about tulle skirts? No? Well the above is exactly why you SHOULD consider it! Incorporate these bold graphic accents, and soften them with wild and lush pink and red floral arrangements. (Again with the striped dress...because it's gorgeous)
NOW we're having fun! Want to go over the top with a Kate Spade themed wedding? Why not step out of the box and into a black and white striped gown! Bright pink accents, dark table linens with gold silverware....I mean....come on. If you plan a wedding like this, can I PLEASE be on your guest list? I promise to wear my brightest pink, and will fluff your gorgeous gown the entire night. PLEASE?! (I also promise that I'm not creepy, just easily excitable...)
Dress | Dinnerware | Clutch | Glasses | Cake | Skirt | Nails | Bridesmaid Dress
Was that a little too much? Did I go over the edge just now? My apologies...I'm bringing it right back into these sweet blush tones for you. You can still add super subtle accents that will evoke the Kate Spade feel, without going too bold. Nude and gold stripes with a deep blush skirt? Yes please! I'll take one of everything...and maybe 2 of those sparkly silver clutches. This is definitely a more casual way to do the chic graphics, but definitely no less amazing. (I'll still fluff your gown if you add me to the guest list!) This mood board can be completed with some gold foil and blush wedding invitations. A.MAZ.ING.
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
I hope you've been inspired by at least one (but hopefully all!) of the above mood boards. Let me know in the comments below if you have planned or attended a Kate Spade or Valentine's themed wedding or event...or if you are planning one now! Comment below with all your ooooo's and aaaaaah's, and how you would personalize the inspiration boards to fit your event!
PS: Hop on over to Instagram to stay updated on my latest projects, and also check out the Kate Spade Pinterest board I created!
All the best in love and life,
Chelsea B.
Putting on that dress and adding a spritz of perfume, those cuff links, the tear-filled first look, the most special walk of your life, and the reciting of your "I do's". These are some of the most special moments of your life, and what better way to capture them and revisit them than in video form.
This is what W Beyer Creative does. They are a husband and wife team who are able to capture those moments and create one of the most special take-aways of your wedding day and special events. If you are living a moment you never want to forget, you definitely want to contact William and Allison and let them work their cinematic magic in creating the perfect video memories.
Check out this wedding trailer, and read on below to learn more about them!
I'm starting a new blog series that you won't want to miss! I'm gathering my favorite vendors in your area, and giving you a little behind the scenes peek into their business. If you've ever wondered what wedding vendors do each day, or if you want to know fun little facts that noone else may know...keep reading for todays vendor!
If you are recently engaged and have a million and one things on your mind, I've got one piece of advice that will not only lessen your stress, but make all those parties and celebrations actually exciting. You will feel SO amazing and confident, guaranteed!
Sound too good to be true?
It's not! Enter...Randi Poilon of Styled by Randi.
You’re staring at your bling all day, still getting used to your new name (hey there, Fiancé!), and you’ve just set your wedding date for October of next year. Congratulations! Among all of the congrats, squeals, and spontaneous dance parties, the first thing that people ask is “Ooo, are you planning a Halloween themed wedding?” Um...no.
If you are a bride like I was, you love fall, but do not want to see pumpkins at your wedding. You still want to have the feel and overall fall aesthetic, but just need some inspiration to get you started. Well ladies, this blog is for you!
Click through to read more, and to get some FREE and fabulous mood boards to get you started planning your fall wedding!
PS: Don't forget to pin these boards, and head on over to our contact page to get started on your fall wedding invitations!
You've saved the money, reserved the venue and photographer, and even said, "YES" to the dress. The big things are taken care of (phew!) and you've turned your attention to the next round of details, wondering where can we cut back so we can upgrade our honeymoon flight to first class.
Wedding invitations may be entering your mind as you go down the list of to-do's. You've searched Pinterest and a few online shops, but haven't found "the one" yet, and are wondering if the investment is really worth it.
The short answer is, yes.
Here are three reasons why you should invest in your wedding invitations.
Beachy. Moroccan. Moody. Vintage. Bohemian. These were all of the words that were used to describe this styled shoot.
Are you intrigued yet?
Nicole and Bryan came to me from somewhere out in the social media wonderland, and I'm so darn happy they did.
Nicole has so much energy and excitement, and they were both SO in love. Nicole knew that she wanted an invitation suite that would accent her designer gown and gorgeous chandelier-filled reception hall when sending it to their over 300 person guest list! She knew she wanted pinks and maybe some green, and wasn't a fan of too much cursive.
The sun has set and the ocean breeze has chilled the guests, but the memories of Jen and Mike's wedding are still warm and fresh in our minds.
I had the amazing pleasure and honor of not only being a bridesmaid, but also stationer for Jen and Mike's New Jersey Beach Wedding. It's not often that I am so involved on both sides, but for Jen, I'd do anything.
Jump on in to hear more about their special wedding day, and to view some pretty pictures of the event!
Working in the wedding industry is a crazy, exciting, and very emotional thing. We get to be a part of the very best days in a couple's life, and it is an incredible experience to take part in. I've worked with and met many other members of the wedding industry, but the professionalism, enthusiasm, and passion that emits from Teresa from the very first email is what sets her apart from the rest.
Read more about Teresa, our project together, and why this was one of my favorite projects of 2016!
In an embellished ball gown, Joanne walks down the aisle to meet her soon-to-be-husband, in a church full of their friends and family. Their elegance and love is apparent as they say I do to each other, smiles as wide as their hearts.
We created a super elegant and jaw-dropping invitation suite with rich navy blues, blush and ivory accents, and rose gold foils as the stunning centerpiece...just click here to read more, and see the final suite!
You may remember me talking about a Valentine's styled shoot last year that had everything to do with Kate Spade. You can read about it here, and as you may notice, I was just a LITTLE bit excited about it.
I mean...did you SEE those inspiration boards?!
Well it's almost Valentines Day again this year, so it's fitting that I finally follow up with this today. In the post I mentioned that I'd show you the final products of this Kate Spade Valentines Shoot...