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Southern Weddings Pinterest Contest: Finalists!

Ever since we announced our first ever Pinterest contest, I know y’all have been eagerly awaiting an update! I am so excited to say we’ve chosen our three finalists from the 50+ entries (y’all made it hard!), and now we’re ready to vote! If you recall, we’re doing something a little bit different for the prizes this time around: the Southern Weddings ladies worked with three different vendors to choose a prize that corresponded to each finalist’s board, but only the finalist with the most votes will receive their hand-selected prize. Make sense?

Here are the nominees!

Finalist No. 1: Country Lush by Justine

Sources: White by Vera Wang gown, cowboy boot bride photo by Jodi Miller via Southern Weddings, cotton bouquet photo by Pasha Belman via Southern Weddings, The Farmhouse wedding venue, romantic invitation suite photo by Gina Zeidler via Southern Weddings, Amy Osaba floral arrangements photo by Our Labor of Love via Southern Weddings, pink cake photo by Nancy Ray and Caroline Joy via Southern Weddings

If Justine receives the most votes, she’ll win an adorable cake stand from Sweet and Saucy Supply!

Finalist No. 2: Black Tie with Blue by Alexandra

Sources: gardenia bouquet photo by Elizabeth Scott via Southern Weddings, caviar biscuits photo by Jose Villa from Southern Weddings, portrait by David Wittig via Style Me Pretty, magnolia wreath photo by Meredith Perdue via Style Me Pretty, Valentino bow shoes, mini donuts photo by Chris Court, champagne tower photo by Mario Testino for Vogue, The Lee Chapel at Washington & Lee University

If Alexandra receives the most votes, she’ll get to dress her gents in classic black bow ties from Ties.com!

Finalist No. 3: Peaches by Lisa

Sources: chapel photo by Amy Arrington via Southern Weddings, necklace photo by Melissa Schollaert via Southern Weddings, peachy arrangement photo by KT Merry via Style Me Pretty, cotton boutonnieres photo by Melissa Schollaert via Southern Weddings, bridesmaids photo by Paul Johnson via Southern Weddings, dahlia bouquet by The Nichols via Style Me Pretty, biscuits photo by Ulmer Studios via Southern Weddings, peach wedding cake photo by Nate Henderson via Style Me Pretty

If Lisa receives the most votes, she’ll get to choose a lovely clutch from Oatmeal Lace Design!

The finalist who receives the most entries via comments on this post will win the prize that the Southern Weddings team has hand-selected for them! Please, only one vote per person (we can and will be checking IP addresses and deleting multiple comments from the same address to make sure everything stays fair!). We’ll announce a winner Monday, April 30, so get those votes in quick!

Jodi Miller, Nancy Ray, Jose Villa, Meredith Perdue, Amy Arrington, Melissa Schollaert, KT Merry, and Elizabeth Scott are all fabulous members of our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!


xo Emily April 18, 2012 | view Emily's blog
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Kelly, April 18, 2012 10:13 am   reply Yay Justine!!! So excited you are a finalist and I cannot wait to celebrate with you and David in September!

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Rachel, April 18, 2012 12:48 pm   reply Black Tie by Alexandra!!!! I love her board

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Linden, April 18, 2012 10:13 am   reply My vote is for "Peaches" by Lisa... We spent our honeymoon at Palmetto Bluff, so that chapel pic just makes me smile. It is the most charming place and the chapel is adorable!!! I also LOVE those non-"bridesmaidy" bridesmaid dresses and the biscuits! So cute!

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Emily, April 18, 2012 11:08 am   reply Hi Linden! I JUST visited Palmetto Bluff this weekend and it was magical! So fun that you honeymooned there!! Honey List review coming soon!

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Whitney, April 18, 2012 10:27 am   reply My favorite is #1 Country Lush!

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Lisa, April 18, 2012 11:02 am   reply Oh my goodness! What an honor to be chosen as a finalist among all of the beautiful boards! Thank you so much, Southern Weddings! :)

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Ruby, April 18, 2012 11:09 am   reply Seriously loving the Peaches by Lisa. :)

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Molly, April 20, 2012 6:06 pm   reply Ruby: Seriously! Peaches is amazing! So simple and delicate but sophisticated and beautiful at the same time!!

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John, April 18, 2012 11:19 am   reply My vote is for #3 - Peaches by Lisa!!! :)

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Vicky, April 18, 2012 11:39 am   reply My vote is for #3 Peaches by Lisa! I love everything about it!

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Faith, April 18, 2012 11:39 am   reply Justine's "Country Lush" is perfect for the upcoming Spring/Summer wedding season. So soft, feminine, and romantic!

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Jillian Nicole, April 18, 2012 11:57 am   reply Oooh, they're all so pretty, but my favourite has to be #3 Peaches by Lisa! I love the soft, pretty colour palette, and anything with Dusty Miller is a winner in my book!:)

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Natalie, April 18, 2012 12:00 pm   reply #3 (Peaches) by Lisa for sure!!

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Karen, April 18, 2012 12:02 pm   reply I vote for Peaches by Lisa!

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Lee, April 18, 2012 12:42 pm   reply #2 Black tie with blue!!

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Ame, April 18, 2012 12:46 pm   reply #1!

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Jessica @ The Budget Savvy Bride, April 18, 2012 12:47 pm   reply I vote for Black Tie with Blue by Alexandra!

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Elizabeth, April 18, 2012 12:57 pm   reply #2. Alexandra!

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Katie, April 18, 2012 1:20 pm   reply They're all so great but my favorite is Alexandra and Black Tie with Blue! Hope she wins!

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Sara, April 18, 2012 1:24 pm   reply Peaches by Lisa!

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Melissa, April 18, 2012 1:30 pm   reply #3 by Lisa is so cute!! i would definitely use this as an inspiration board for my wedding.

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Dee, April 18, 2012 1:34 pm   reply I love everything about #3 Peaches by Lisa!

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Angie, April 18, 2012 1:56 pm   reply I vote for #3 Peaches by Lisa!!

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Emily Hawley, April 18, 2012 1:59 pm   reply I love the black tie with blue by Alex!!! SO PRETTY!!!!

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Andrew, April 18, 2012 2:06 pm   reply I vote for #2. By alex

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Courtney, April 18, 2012 2:23 pm   reply #2 for sure! Alexandra has such great taste!

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MacKenzie, April 18, 2012 2:17 pm   reply I vote #3 Peaches by Lisa!!!!

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Cameron, April 18, 2012 2:42 pm   reply #2 Alex!

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Sterchi, April 18, 2012 2:49 pm   reply Champagne fountain baby! Love that one

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Sterchi, April 18, 2012 2:51 pm   reply So i vote #2

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Kat, April 18, 2012 3:25 pm   reply I really like Country Lush and Peaches... they're both pretty, soft & romantic! It's a tough choice but I have to pick #1 Country Lush by Justine as my favorite!

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Jadzia, April 18, 2012 5:09 pm   reply Love Peaches! It's fresh and light and I love the picture of the church!

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Priscilla, April 18, 2012 6:22 pm   reply I LOVE the classy look of Alex's Black Tie with Blue! #2 for me.

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Dana, April 18, 2012 7:03 pm   reply peaches by lisa is so adorable! all my favorite things are in it!

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Leah, April 18, 2012 7:25 pm   reply i vote for lisa #3 peaches!!! ahhh i just LOVE it!

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Aleisha, April 18, 2012 7:31 pm   reply Black Tie with Blue! Alex has such great vision!

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Kelli, April 18, 2012 7:33 pm   reply Love #3 Peaches by Lisa!

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Georgette, April 18, 2012 9:23 pm   reply My vote is for "Peaches" by Lisa. Love the colors and the picture of the church!!

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Annie, April 18, 2012 9:53 pm   reply Black Tie by Alex! So pretty! #2 #2 #2 #2 #2!!!!!!

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Kelly, April 18, 2012 10:39 pm   reply Number 3 peaches by Lisa!

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jen, April 18, 2012 10:55 pm   reply #2!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lengyel, April 18, 2012 11:22 pm   reply Peaches #3 by Lisa! :)

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Maggie, April 18, 2012 11:34 pm   reply My vote is for #3!

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Annette, April 19, 2012 12:30 am   reply Lisa's is peachy! Love it...my vote is #3

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Todd Hansen, April 19, 2012 9:03 am   reply Black Tie Southern Charm.Alex such great taste.#2

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» The White Bouquet, April 19, 2012 9:30 am   reply [...] I would love your vote in the Southern Weddings Pinterest contest! Just leave a comment on the post to vote–I’m #3 Peaches! Thank you so much [...]

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Taylor J, April 19, 2012 10:02 am   reply Peaches by Lisa!!

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Kristy, April 19, 2012 10:50 am   reply I love #2!!!!!

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Marie, April 19, 2012 11:42 am   reply I vote for #1 Country Lush !! So romantic !

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Ashley, April 19, 2012 11:46 am   reply I really like Country Lush by Justine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Laura, April 19, 2012 12:15 pm   reply I vote Justine's Country Lush!

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Kellen, April 19, 2012 2:23 pm   reply Black Tie with Blue!!

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Kathleen, April 19, 2012 2:31 pm   reply Black Tie with Blue by Alexandra! Gorgeous! and the adorable mini donuts :)

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Janis, April 19, 2012 2:56 pm   reply Love #2, Alex!

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Caroline, April 19, 2012 3:12 pm   reply #2 by Alex!!!! She is amazing! Hope she wins!

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Lindsey, April 19, 2012 3:22 pm   reply Justine's is my favorite!

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bobbie, April 19, 2012 4:09 pm   reply Alexandria Hanson!!!!!

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Cheri, April 19, 2012 4:42 pm   reply Yeah for Justine!

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» Bridal Style: Girly Girl, April 19, 2012 5:41 pm   reply [...] to be a finalist in the Southern Weddings Pinterest contest! Take a look at the three finalists here and leave a comment to vote for your favorite. My board is “#3 Peaches by Lisa” and I [...]

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Austin, April 19, 2012 6:39 pm   reply Justine is my favorite!

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Adam Gillem, April 19, 2012 7:14 pm   reply I vote for No 2, Love it Alex.

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Mackenzie Tuggle, April 19, 2012 9:45 pm   reply I vote for number 2 Alexandra.

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Lisa Tuggle, April 19, 2012 9:46 pm   reply 2 alexandra

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amanda, April 19, 2012 10:00 pm   reply I'm going for #2. A little classy and fabulous!

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Julie Ann Moore, April 19, 2012 10:11 pm   reply Number 2. Love the hugging dress, champagne tower and magnolia wreaths!!

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Marletha, April 20, 2012 7:33 am   reply I really like #2 Black Tie with Blue She did a great job!

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Megan, April 20, 2012 10:45 am   reply My note is for #1 - Country Lush by Justine - ABSOLUTELY stunning! :)

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Supal {chevrons and éclairs}, April 20, 2012 11:01 am   reply I love Lisa's! Peaches! It's such a great way of incorporating the simple things around you :)

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Erica, April 20, 2012 12:40 pm   reply LOVE #3 - Peaches by Lisa! My wedding is all these colors plus navy :)

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emma, April 20, 2012 3:27 pm   reply gotta rep the G of A and go with peaches! :)

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Shannon, April 20, 2012 5:45 pm   reply Peaches by Lisa, gets my my vote!!!!

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Steph, April 20, 2012 6:15 pm   reply My vote is for #1... Justine! Can't wait for you to have your Farmhouse Weddings in September!!

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diane, April 21, 2012 12:27 pm   reply Pretty as a peach, Lisa!! Simple and beautiful!

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Krystal, April 21, 2012 10:55 pm   reply My vote is for Justine

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Brooke, April 22, 2012 9:46 am   reply I vote for #3...all the perfect details for a Southern Wedding:)

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Chandler, April 24, 2012 12:46 am   reply I vote for #2 Alexandra

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Leeson, April 24, 2012 1:23 pm   reply I love #2 by Alexandra! So pretty & classic!

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Theresa, April 24, 2012 7:31 pm   reply #3 Peaches by Lisa!

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Debra, April 24, 2012 7:41 pm   reply I vote for #3 Peaches. Love the church scene, the outfits on the bridesmaids and the cake looks so yummy...

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Gabriela Frei, April 24, 2012 8:03 pm   reply I vote Peaches by Lisa :D

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Mariela, April 24, 2012 8:10 pm   reply PEACHES by Lisa! Those bridesmaid dresses are so cute, and the cake nicely ties the look together.

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Danielle, April 24, 2012 8:11 pm   reply I liked Lisa #3 Peaches!! :)

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Emily, April 24, 2012 9:13 pm   reply My vote is for board #3 by Lisa. So beautiful :)

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Kristen, April 24, 2012 9:40 pm   reply Lisa with #3 Peaches!!!

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Patty, April 26, 2012 12:27 am   reply Lisa!! Peach is such a beautiful color. It's prim and proper like any Southern bell should be :)

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Maggie, April 27, 2012 5:59 pm   reply Black Tie by Alexandra!! Gorg

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Paige, April 29, 2012 1:54 pm   reply I vote #1 Country Lush by Justine!! Hope you win girl! xoxo

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Kristi, April 29, 2012 8:42 pm   reply Country lush #1 is beautiful! Go Justine!

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Kristin, May 26, 2012 10:41 am   reply I love the spearmint theme! I live in pa can you tell me what issue this theme is in?i would love to purchase this issue. I love the bridesmaids dresses and have been searching for the designer. Thanks so much!

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Southern Inspiration Board: Southwest Agave

We’re traveling out to the Southwest for today’s Southern Inspiration Board. I thought the cool tones of blue agave, mixed with cactus green and sandstone neutrals, were a refreshing twist on the usual spring pastels – agreed?

Credits:

Cactus photo by Tanja Lippert via Southern Weddings, lace wedding gown bride photo by Braedon Flynn via Green Wedding Shoes, agave margarita from Gourmet, papel picado invitation photo by Braedon Flynn via GWS, “Arabelle” gown in dusty shale from J.Crew, cactus centerpiece photo by Our Labor of Love via Design*Sponge

P.S. Still looking for a color palette for your wedding? Check out these pretty options:
Lemon Squeeze
Soft Peach and Blue
A Winter Wedding with Cotton


xo Emily April 9, 2012 | view Emily's blog
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Valerie (Pieceful Wedding), April 9, 2012 11:21 am   reply I love this inspiration board...it has such a wonderful feel of natural sophistication!

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Southern Wedding Inspiration Board: Cherry Blossoms Bloom

One of the most beautiful signs of spring in the upper South is the blooming cherry blossoms in Washington, DC and Virginia. We heard from our DC photographer friend Abby Jiu that the mild winter has caused the peak bloom date to move forward (to March 20-23), so gals planning engagement sessions around the blossoms, take note! Whether or not you’re in the Capitol to see the blooms, we hope you’ll love this positively springy inspiration board.

The Details:

Cherry blossom portrait by Elizabeth Messina via Once Wed; mint heels photo by Gina Zeidler via Southern Weddings; blush white peony bouquet photo by Adam Barnes via Southern Weddings (bouquet by Rod Meek)

Pink and spring green invitation suite photo by Melissa Schollaert via Southern Weddings; portrait by Taylor Lord

Desserts buffet photo by KT Merry via Style Me Pretty; pink feather fascinator photo by Erika Gerdemark via Style Me Pretty; pink champagne with rock candy photo by Avery House via The Sweetest Occasion

P.S. Ready to put more spring in your step? Check out these past posts:
Spring wedding gowns from Watters
The camellia, nother beautiful Southern bloom
A spring garden wedding in Charleston (here + here)

Adam Barnes, Melissa Schollaert, Taylor Lord, and KT Merry are all fabulous members of our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!


xo Emily March 19, 2012 | view Emily's blog
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Vanessa {vanilla and rose}, March 19, 2012 11:15 pm   reply Definitely a great tip! I was in DC over the weekend and it's absolutely gorgeous there already!

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Southern Inspiration Board: Blueberry Gingham

It’s starting to feel like spring in North Carolina, so I thought a fresh, vibrant board would be perfect for this week! I love all the patterns going on here — it certainly makes for a lively look, doesn’t it? Using gingham linens at your reception — while more expensive than plain white ones, to be sure — would make such an impact that not much other decor would be needed. La Tavola Linen has two great blue gingham linens — here and here. I also love the idea of using farmer’s market baskets of fresh blueberries in place of floral centerpieces. We did this at my sister’s wedding, and guests loved it!

Sources:

First row: nigella, anemone, and muscari bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings; blue hair bow photo by Mademoiselle Fiona via Style Me Pretty; blueberry centerpiece photo by Jenna Cole via Southern Weddings

Second row: gingham tablescape from Southern Living (photo by Laurey W. Glenn; blue stationery suite by Elizabeth Hubbell Studio

Third row: cobalt blue bridesmaid dress photo by Jose Villa; blueberry pie photo by Chris Court; blue and stone groom style photo by Leo Patrone via Snippet & Ink

Feeling blue? Try these links:
Our blue Pinterest board
Brooke + Victor’s fabulously blue ceremony + reception
Emily + Brian’s true blue ceremony + reception


xo Emily March 5, 2012 | view Emily's blog
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Desiree, March 5, 2012 9:45 am   reply Sometimes I feel like the Southern Weddings gals crawl inside my head and post about everything that's in there....Mallory & Kyle's wedding is scheduled for this Saturday and blue gingham plays a big, fun role in the decor! Get out of my head, y'all!!! :) LOVE IT!

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Emily, March 5, 2012 10:43 am   reply So fun, Desiree! Can't wait to see their wedding!

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My Southern Wedding :: Whitney

As the last editor to share my dream Southern wedding, I’ve had a lot of time to think about exactly what kind of wedding I want (in my dreams, of course). I’ve been perusing the Southern Weddings Pinterest nonstop trying to find the perfect Southern inspiration for my own big day, and do you know what I’ve discovered? I truly and honestly believe that I have had an inspiration overload! There are so many fabulously Southern ideas out there, and I just want to incorporate them all into my dream wedding. What’s a Southern Weddings editor to do?

Step back and take a good long look at all of the images I had collected, that’s what. Were there any recurring themes popping up? Why, yes! The majority of the photos came from sunny daytime weddings, there were an awful lot of deep blues and spring green color schemes weaving their way through my inspiration folder, and oh, I have a major love affair with rustic barn weddings. Without further ado, I am happy to share with you my very own dream Southern wedding:

Image credits, clockwise from top left: Barn wedding by Jose Villa, beau bar by Chocolate Butter Bean (photo by Katie Stoops via Southern Weddings), cake by My Sweet and Saucy, barn decor photo by Abby Ross via Style Me Pretty, table decor photo from Martha Stewart Weddings via Domestic Ease

Tell us the basics. Where do you want to get married and when? How many people would you invite? The more the merrier! If money were no issue (and this is a dream wedding, right?), I would invite upwards of 200 guests and make it a real party. I would love to get married right here in the Ol’ North State in the early fall.

What’s your design inspiration and color palette? One of the main focuses of my design inspiration is the lighting. Nothing adds to a space like a hanging chandelier or a canopy of swinging lights over a dance floor. I also incorporated a lot of classic white details–the white bouquets and white cakes–which look so clean and fresh against the rustic barn backdrop.

What details and traditions would you include in your ceremony? I want to pay homage to my family’s Southern heritage by including many traditions based around family. I am looking forward to my strong, supportive dad walking me down the aisle. I want my Mom, a former makeup artist, and my aunt, a hairdresser, to gussy me up for my walk down the aisle. I am excited to shower my bridesmaids with monogrammed gifts to show how appreciative I am to have them in my life. I can’t wait to surprise my hubby-to-be with a fun groom’s cake. Most of all, I want to incorporate as many details that have significance to my husband and myself. I want my wedding to be a celebration of the memories that we have shared.

What dress would you wear? I have fallen head over heels for Monique Lhuillier’s Scarlet. The lace detailing is classic, while the open back gives it a modern edge. I’m still on the look-out for a getaway dress. I’m thinking short and sleek. Any suggestions?

Image credits, clockwise from top left: lace dress photo by Paul Johnson, white bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, striped bouquet wrap from Brides.com, navy bridesmaid dresses photo by Stephen Devries via Southern Weddings

What would your flowers look like? I love all white bouquets, full of ranunculus and big white hydrangeas. At the reception, I imagine low white and green arrangements decking each table.

What details and traditions would you include in your reception? Again, string lights and warm chandeliers are a must! In addition, I want a large live band that will really get the guests grooving. My goal is to have every man, woman and child on the dance floor having the time of their lives!

What food would you serve? Oh Lordy, I’m already excited about the food at my future wedding! Southerners sure do like their food! I adore all mini foods, so there would be an assortment of barbecue sliders and homemade macaroni served in white ramekins. The dessert spread would ideally stretch out for miles. In addition to the classic white cake, I’d love to see lots of cupcakes, banana pudding (a Southern favorite), and delicious creme brulee!

Where would you honeymoon? My hubby and I would explore Europe. I’m particularly keen on going skiing in the Swiss Alps!

What’s most important to you about weddings? Love is tangible at a wedding. Family and friends come together to celebrate a couple’s love. Weddings are about creating memories and sharing traditions. I love the feeling of community that surrounds weddings and I hope that my own wedding is full of wonderful memories and my friends, my family and my new husband and I will always cherish.

What do you think, ladies? Do we have anything in common? Let me know in the comments below and tell me all about your dream wedding.

P.S. Want to check out our past dream weddings?
Marissa
Nicole
Sierra

Katie Stoops and Stephen Devries are fabulous members of our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!


xo Whitney February 10, 2012 | view Whitney's blog
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Emily, February 10, 2012 10:04 am   reply So fun, Whitney! I love that cake and the bouquet you chose!

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Whitney, February 10, 2012 10:22 am   reply Emily: Why thank you, my dear! I'm quite a fan of them myself!

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MacKenzie, February 10, 2012 10:43 am   reply Love, love, love a barn wedding, Whitney!

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