Thursday, August 19, 2010

The Vintage Bride

There is no doubt that wedding couples are incorporating more and more vintage items into their wedding days. Just a quick click around the wedding blogo-shpere and you’re going to find your self immersed in weddings featuring old books, typewriters, trucks, teapots… you name it, it’s out there.

There’s just something about the charm of using a vintage item. It calls back to the days when life was simpler, when beauty was in the quality and not quantity. It gives us a way to connect with our older loved ones and helps us to simplify in a beautiful way!

What I love about incorporating vintage items into weddings is the possibilities are endless.  Looking through your grandparents attic could be a great place to start. Looking for inspiration on old wedding albums is a great authentic place to start.  Here are some gorgeous examples of vintage inspired weddings. The vintage elements were incorporated seamlessly… and the results are stunning.

french vintage inspired wedding decor

Using vintage items during engagement sessions is becoming more and more popular everyday. Suitcases, tables, pianos, all are popular choices. Why not consider using something close to the heart. Are you a writer, a librarian, a chemist… consider the location and the props you’re using like a little hint as to who you are as a couple.

There are so many beautiful options!!! Now what’s a Dayton girl to do if she wants to incorporate Vintage items into her wedding style. Well you’ve come to the right place!

I recently had the pleasure of meeting and spending some time with the wonderful owners of Vintage Scouts Interiors. They operate a vintage interior design firm and have a gorgeous storefront right in Centerville!!!

What a true pleasure it was meeting with them and discussing an upcoming project!!! I’ll keep it on the down low for now… but it’s going to be awesome! So keep your eyes open!

I brought along one of my favorite Dayton area photographer, Tracy Abston with Pictures by Tracy, who will be lending her talent to our upcoming project. She has graciously offered you a look into their studio!

Avoid trouncing around flea markets and rummage sales. Step into Vintage Scouts and find yourself in a world full of vintage classics for your choosing. Have a special items you’re looking for? Just ask! These ladies are scouting geniuses and can find exactly what you’re looking for to add that extra spark to your wedding day! And a heads up: I hear word that they even have a registry option in the works… now wouldn’t that be cool?!!!

I am so thrilled to be working with them on the upcoming project. I can’t tell you how cool these ladies are! You must stop in their shop and see all of the lovelies that have to offer for a quick gift, your home decor, and your wedding design!

Friday, August 13, 2010

Vintage Inspiration

This month at the Planny Pants blog I want to talk about all things vintage.  So the photo above was found on the blog of a vintage shop in Paris called Paris Hotel Boutique. Here’s a few ways to incorporate this color scheme and design into your wedding.

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I love the simple yet elegant touch the ribbon on these chairs creates.

Such a beautiful color combination and leaves tons of room for countless inclusions.  Enjoy!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Shoe Appeal Wednesday!!!

I love love love love love love love love these…

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I absolutely love the look of these ruffles shoes!

The truth is I have no idea where they came from… but I did find a gorgeous alternative at DSW.

They’re a great deal for $59.95. Gotta have them?

Here ya go! But don’t blame me for contributing to your shoe addiction!

It’s Fabulous Isn’t It!

I wanted to follow up on a previous blog post about the super cute and affordable necklaces I found at JC Penney.

Well a couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to pick out a few of these beauties to take home. Enter the title of this blog. Let me tell you… every time I wear one of these necklaces I get tons of compliments. Now I just answer, “Yes, I know. It’s fabulous isn’t it!

Check out my MUST HAVES:

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Next on the docket is this baby… come to mama!

JCPenney : Mixit® Flower Statement Necklace

And at $19.99 here at JC Penney’s website. It’s “fabulosity” (yes, I just made up that word) far outweighs it’s price.

What do you think about statement necklaces? Do you love them, hate them, or wear them?