Wedding motif: Silver and Pink

I have never been a fan of the color silver.  Sure it has that certain shine that says 'glamour'.  But beyond that, it's a pretty dull color for me.  However, when my obsession with weddings started, it's fascinating to find that silver can work.. even when paired with pink.

I like how a pink shade can romanticize and soften an otherwise chic but may be a little boring (for me!) color.

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Sources (from left):
1st row
The Knot Pink flowers on clear vase for wedding reception table decor
Etsy: Karen Meyers Organza purse
Etsy: Joan Shum Tea-length wedding gown

2nd row
The Knot Gray bridesmaid dress with pink bouquet
Etsy: Something Jeweled Pink and silver bracelet
Etsy: lvandy27 Silver and pink wedding invitation
The Knot Pink-dressed entourage

3rd row
Etsy: itsmyday Pink and silver garter
Etsy: Kelly Johnston Necklace
The Knot Reception place card

Wedding motif teaser: Silver and Pink

I did not anticipate how busy and lazy I will be this month.  Because of this, I have not been able to make as much wedding boards as I would have wanted to.  Sorry!  Busy and lazy are such potent combination.  Haha!  Too many things to do.. too little energy to finish them all! =P

Currently, I'm still finishing my pink and silver wedding inspiration board.  For now, I leave you with a kissing bird image that I think could be a nice monogram design.  Just add your initials on the side and you're good to go.

Wedding motif: Retro chic

My inspiration for this wedding board is Birnbaum and Bullock's Audrey-inspired wedding gown.  When I was starting to collect images to support the dress, I realized that I wanted something that was retro-fun without the diner look.  And so to achieve the wedding look that I wanted, I incorporated vintage elements that will still keep the ambience fun and chic rather than formal or too casual.  I think I managed to create a wedding board with such a mood. *Hopefully, you guys agree too.*

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The choice of transportation of course will be a fab top-down vintage car that will take you to your retro-vintage inspired wedding reception.  I imagine a wedding with this theme in mind will be done in an open grass area with white tents and tables with light gold tablecloth and decorated with pink roses placed on antique-finished teacups.  Lately, I have been loving lounge setups during cocktail hour wherein instead of chairs and sofas, there are blankets and pillows strewn on the ground.  For your entourage, the bridesmaids can wear different style of dresses in monochromatic shades of pink.  You can also gift them with pearl-accessorized jewelry on a gold chain.  This they can wear on your wedding day.

You may also apply touches of pink or gold in other small (but definitely not insignificant) details like ribbons for favor tags, hair accessories for even the littlest of guest (that cute 1-yr. old niece of yours will look adorable in a pink rosette headband as pictured above), or even to accentuate the food labels in your buffet table.  Other colors that I think will help highlight this particular wedding theme are bronze and cream.

Sources (clockwise from top-left):
Birnbaum and Bullock Audrey-style cocktail wedding dress
Unknown Flowers on vintage teacups
Etsy: briguysgirls Pearl earring and necklace set
Snippet and Ink Outdoor wedding lounge
Etsy: BannerBoutiqueOnEtsy Pink rosette headband
Amy Atlas Dessert bar
Elizabeth Anne Designs Vintage car
Olive Manna Twill tape fabric ribbon

Wedding motif: Just like a strawberry sundae

I’m going to be away for awhile but before I temporarily sign-off, I’ve made another wedding inspiration board: pink and brown wedding.

 

I’ve always loved pink but I admit that it can be a little girly at times.  And this is why I just ♥ pink + brown.  I like that the chocolate brown color balances and takes a little off the sweetness of the color pink.  When I imagine these two colors together, I imagine sweetness but just the right amount.  Just like a strawberry sundae.

 

 

Sources (clockwise from top left):

 

Kaboodle Flower girl dress

Blog: Odi et Amo Ruthie Sommers Room 

Blog: Such Pretty Things Haircomb with vintage flowers

ShySiren (Etsy seller) Four leaf clover earrings

Sophies Favors Pink and Brown favor box

The Dessy Group Espresso swatch

Wilton Paper cups

FINALLY.

This is what most of the people in my life said.

 

Finally, Mr. J and I are officially engaged. Even though I knew this was coming already (just didn't know when and exactly where and how), it still is a different level of happiness once he finally slipped the ring in my finger.  I can't divulge the details of the proposal as it is something we would like to keep a secret.  But I can tell this: it happened in Mandarin Oriental Singapore.  For this, I will forever ♥ Manda SG (this is how Mr. J and I usually refer to the hotel that we've been staying in every time we go to Singapore).  Just for the record, even without the proposal happening there, we have always loved the hotel with its excellent customer service and beautiful rooms.  No wonder it's usually #1 (or #2) in TripAdvisor ratings.

 

Speaking of ring, I highly recommend Vivo Diamonds Singapore. This is where my now-fiancé (i just love being able to call him that.. my fiancé) Mr. J bought the e-ring and I am way more than happy with the service and the outcome. The quality of the ring? Let’s just say that it was so gorgeous that my Mom is seriously considering having one made for her. And between the two of us, it’s really my mom and sister who are into jewelries.

 

Just a brief background on Vivo (located in Singapore); it’s an online jewelry retailer (similar to Blue Nile) except that they have an actual office wherein you could view the stones and setting first before purchasing it. Also, if you pay in cash, you get a discount. Plus, Isaac Poh, is super nice and very knowledgeable when it comes to diamonds (he's a GIA-graduate gemologist).

 

My ring 's center stone is a 0.60 carat round brilliant with HCA score of 0.9. Color is E with clarity of VS2. All the other round brilliant stones have the same clarity and color.

 

So, there we go. I will now have to put a strikethrough in my profile description.

 

I’m engaged.

 

Finally.