Due to several requests, we have recently added cake stands to our rental inventory, so I thought dessert tables featuring lots of cake stands would make a great inspiration post! Amy Atlas is going to be all over this inspiration [...]
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Inspiration - String Lights
20 September 2011 - 7:34 am
Lighting plays such an important role in setting the mood for an event. Too much lighting, and everything looks exposed and harsh. Too little lighting, and no one can see anything. String lights (or fairy lights or Christmas lights) are [...]
Instant Photo Guestbook + Free Template!
15 September 2011 - 7:43 am
Right about the time I got married, Polaroid cameras were all the rage at weddings. Unfortunately, at the same time Polaroid decided to stop making Polaroid instant film. A bit of a conundrum. I was lucky enough to buy a [...]
Inspiration - Branch Chuppahs and Arches
13 September 2011 - 1:21 pm
I do love a good chuppah or arch. They do such a great job of defining space and providing a focal point, particularly in outdoor settings and large halls, I particularly love a chuppah or arch made of twigs or [...]
How Many Wonders Can One Cavern Hold?
10 September 2011 - 4:39 pm
I’ve got milk glass and candelabras aplenty! After a very successful tour of every thrift store between Minneapolis and Park Rapid, MN during my vacation a few weeks ago, as well as the arrival of a few shipments, my house [...]
Inspiration - Soft Vintage Romance
6 September 2011 - 7:42 am
This week’s post is going to be a little different than previous inspiration posts that were themed on a specific item. Instead, the theme is inspired by my friend Brenda, who is getting married (!), and is more of a [...]
Steal This Idea - Sketch Artist
26 August 2011 - 4:29 pm
Going through Snippet and Ink this morning, I came across this gorgeous wedding in Florence, Italy. Along with the beautiful palette of bridesmaids’ dresses… image source: Ed Peers Photography via Snippet and Ink …this wedding had an artist’s corner where [...]
Inspiration - Chevron
23 August 2011 - 7:25 am
This week’s post was inspired by some table runners I am doing for a client for her wedding in October. She’s doing a yellow and gray theme, and wanted gray and white striped table runners. I found this gray and [...]
Rainbow and Milk Glass
18 August 2011 - 7:42 am
This is really a simple table layout, just our zig zag table runner, milk glass, and clusters of roses in complementary hues. The aqua colored glass goblet provides a nice contrast. All images courtesy of Plaza Photography Share/Bookmark
Inspiration - Glass Cylinders
16 August 2011 - 7:32 am
Glass cylinders are a staple in wedding decor. They’re so simple, but can be used in a variety of ways- as vases or candle holders or glass ball holders or even terrariums! I particularly like the look of a wedding [...]
Inspiration - Ribbons and Streamers
9 August 2011 - 7:30 am
Ribbons and streamers and fabric strips oh my! This is another post inspired by my friend Kerry, who is getting married next year, loves color, and has ribbons on the brain. I had sent her some images relating to ribbons, [...]
Golden Retro Monochrome
4 August 2011 - 3:14 pm
For this look in the photoshoot, I decided to go with a retro-looking monochrome color palette. I started with our Golden Poppy Place Runners, then added amber colored glass and brass candle holders, as well as yellow roses and gold, [...]
Inspiration - Candelabras
3 August 2011 - 7:31 am
This post was inspired by some research I have been doing for a potential client. She is looking for candelabras for her wedding, and my sourcing search led me to some wonderful images of candelabras being used in creative ways, [...]
Photoshoot Sneak Peek!
29 July 2011 - 1:57 pm
I just got the photos back from the little photoshoot I did with Paul Sanders of Plaza Photography and am so excited to use these photos in future posts! I hope to show you how Ultrapom rentals can be used [...]
Inspiration - Mason Jar Vases
27 July 2011 - 7:33 am
After last week’s inspiration post about shepherds’ hooks, I discovered there are a LOT of pictures out there of shepherds’ hooks being used in weddings, so I thought I would tie this week’s inspiration post into last week’s and focus [...]
Inspiration - Shepherds’ Hooks
20 July 2011 - 7:34 am
Shepherds’ hooks are a great staple for wedding decorations, particularly for outdoor weddings, though they can be used indoors with pots or pails as bases. Most often, a vase with flowers or a pomander is hung from the hook, but [...]
Inspiration - Burlap
14 July 2011 - 1:35 pm
When you think burlap, usually the first word that comes to mind is ‘rustic,’ which is why we used burlap table runners in our own wedding. But when I was looking around the interwebs, I saw some interesting modern styles [...]
Inspiration - Balloons
5 July 2011 - 7:32 am
What better way is there to have a colorful (and cheap!) wedding decor than with balloons? This week’s inspiration post was inspired by my friend Kerry, who is getting married next Spring and loves COLOR! I sent her a bunch [...]
Inspiration - Apothecary Jar Centerpieces
29 June 2011 - 7:43 am
My default use for apothecary jars is in a candy buffet; but I was having a look around the old internets and noticed people have been using apothecary jars for table centerpieces with great results! The jars give some height [...]
Inspiration - Books in Centerpieces
22 June 2011 - 4:32 pm
Using books in centerpieces for weddings must be pretty popular, I had no problem finding images for this week’s inspiration! What I love about using books is that the titles of the books can add sly commentary or talking points [...]
