Emerald Celebration as seen on the bridebook Blog

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Pantone says Emerald is the color of the 2013, could it be the color of your winter wedding? Emerald is a personal favorite as it is my birthstone and signifies celebration and renewal. Something that is quite fitting for the new year and celebrating a new union.

Emerald pairs well with gold and white accents. Dress your maids in the evergreen color and it will compliment even the palest of winter skin tones. Carry white tulips, roses, ferns and pine for a textured and fragrant bouquet.

Simple reception decorations can incorporate gold candles and green bottles with a single white stem or fern leaf for an easy, romantic vibe.

Give your maid’s gorgeous but reasonably priced emerald earrings from ETSY that they can wear over and over. And don’t forget a tightly woven lace or faux fur bolero for fun, wintery outdoor photos!

Sources:

1. Invitations  2. Cakes  3. Emerald Cut Earrings from ETSY 
 4. Emerald Barn  5. Lace Wedding Dress 6. Green Wedding Shoes  7.  Emerald Ring 
8. White Tulip Bouquet  9. Table Decorations   10. Green Bottle Decor

Bold, Beautiful, Emerald Green as seen on the WV Weddings Blog

 

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Emerald green signifies renewal, celebration, and prosperity. Add a hint of metallic or glittery gold and you have the recipe for a chic and sparkly celebration. A celebration of a new year and a new union, absolutely perfect for a January wedding.

What else is awesome about a January wedding? Venues usually are cheaper in the winter months because it's not "wedding season," so if you and your fiancé love winter, why not throw a bash in January? Save a little money, get photos in the snow, and have some very unique, cozy winter wedding memories!

Sources: 

1. Bouquet  2. Emerald Earrings  3. Gold Cake 4. Bridesmaid Gowns 
 5. Gold Bridal Gown  6. Signature Drink  7. Bow Tie  
8. Gold and Emerald Décor  9. Emerald Cut Diamond  10. Gold Tablescape

 

Ski & Spruce Wedding Celebration as seen on the WV Weddings Blog

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December weddings are perfect for destination celebrations if you and your significant other like to play in the snow. West Virginia offers so many ski resort options with lots of fun locations for pre- and post-wedding fun.

I love the idea of rustic-themed weddings with pinecones, moss, berries, roses, and hydrangeas (#1, #10, #12) gracing bouquets and centerpieces. Add to the coziness with candles and a hot chocolate bar (#13) at the reception.

Send guests to their hotel rooms with funny door hangers (see #7) and send them home to plant a spruce for a future Christmas tree (#11) and a great memory of your wedding!

Sources: 

1. Florals & Silver Trees 2. Green Garlands 3. Burlap Welcome Bags 4. Lantern Centerpiece
5. Pinecone Cake Topper 6. Chocolate Bridesmaid Dress 7. Room Signs 8. Winter Wedding Dress
9. Emerald Glass Earrings 10. Roses & Hypericum Berries 11. Pine Tree Favors
12. Pinecone Bouquet 13. Hot Cocoa Bar

Lace & Burlap as Seen on the WV Weddings Blog

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Celebrate with rustic burlap and luxurious lace. The contrasting textures make for a whimsical and chic pairing. Colors in ivory, cream, tan, brown, and pink build the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening. 

Put your maids in modern, lacy party dresses and carry fall blooms such as dahlias, ranunculus, marigolds, and hypericum berries.

Sources: 

1. Burlap Table Setting   2. Dessert Table  3. White Lace Bridesmaid Dress
4. Wedding Cake  5. Wedding Gown  6. Lace Tablecloth 7. Lace Keyhole Dress  

8. Brown Lace Bridesmaid Dress 9. Lace Invitations  10. Burlap Bouquet

Caramel Love as Seen on the WV Weddings Blog

 

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When September comes around I can't get three things off my mind: caramel apples, cider, and caramel corn, so it was natural (and very fun) to search for wedding ideas to celebrate the beginning of fall and all the great food and traditions that come with the season.

I chose, of course, caramel as my main color and then orange, dark brown, and mustard yellow as accent colors. Pumpkins, dahlias, acorns, roses, and even caramel apples can all grace table settings for cute fall décor.

Celebrate with some hard cider, caramel cake, and send your guests home with paper bags of caramel corn. It's a sweet wedding no one is soon to forget.

Photo Sources: 

1. Invitation Set 2.  Cowgirl Boots 3. Table Setting 4. Shoes
5. Layered Caramel Cake 6. Gown with Sash7. Lace and Mustard Yellow 

 8. Caramel Corn 9. Caramel Apple 10. Mustard Yellow Wedding Party
11. Caramel Colored Cake 12. Floral Headpiece 13. Wheat and Acorn Accents
14. Caramel Wedding Party 15. Brown Bridesmaid Dress
16. Rustic Caramel Apples 17. Exposed Layers

Starstruck as seen on the WV Weddings Blog

Starstruck on the Planner's Palette Blog

This board was inspired by the antithesis of red, white, and blue—not that I don't want to celebrate Independence Day but sometimes July weddings are overwhelmed by such intense colors. I kept the "star" struck theme but see a more toned-down, romantic July celebration in the works.

The beauty of a wedding like this is in the details: from the patterned invitation envelope liner, to the glitter sprinkles on the cupcakes, to the metallic star paper used for proper place settings.
What else is a July wedding for if not to celebrate love, romance, fireworks, the season, and our freedom? It's a wonderful set of memories rolled into one beautiful day.

Sources:

1. Invitation Liner  2. Gold Accessories  3. Glitter 4. Cake Pops
5. Bridesmaid Dresses  6. Roses  7. Glitter Cupcakes  8. Gold Heels
9. Floral Accents  10. Glitter Slingbacks 11. Ruffled Neckline Wedding Gown
12. Pink Centerpieces 13. Golden Garden 14. Gold Bridesmaid Dress
15. Pink and Gold Wedding Cake  16. Tablescape
17. Metallic Gold Wedding Cake  18. Place Setting
19. Ribbon Accents

Every Smell a Memory as seen on the West Virginia Wedding's Blog

 

Original Post on West Virginia Weddings' Planners Palette Blog. 

It's the time of year when the trees shower us with their blooms and fill the air with sweet fragrance. One of my fondest memories from high school in West Virginia was during my junior year. I planned the prom with my best friends and guess who else helped? My Dad! He put together several beautiful bouquets of lilacs and dogwoods for our early May prom and carted them up to Snowshoe Mountain where our dance was located. Also a highly sought out reception venue, it's a beautiful place—I know from experience! 

One of the class sponsors liked my Dad's craftsmanship so much, she ordered 20 more bouquets of lilac and dogwood from a local florist. When I walked in that night, I was overwhelmed for many reasons—but the lilacs' fragrance and the delicate dogwood branches made our prom into such an elegant affair.

People still talk about that prom—not just the students who attended but the staff and teachers who "had" to attend. It's amazing what a flower can transform.

I know reading this, you may think you don't want your wedding to resemble anything remotely close to a high school prom. And it won't. Our prom didn't even resemble one.

I picked this theme this month because of the fond memories a whiff of lilac conjures for me. And that would be my hope for anyone who uses such a unique and fragrant flower—that the memories would be replayed upon each smell.

Sources: 

1. Bridal Bouquet  2. Wedding Cake  3. Vintage Floral
4. Lavender Dress  5. Lilac Tablescape  6. Wedding Gown
7. Outdoor Florals  8. Floral Hairpiece  9. Bridesmaid Bouquets