☙ Blush is the new black ☙

Blush is the new black.  We too have given into this wonderful wedding palette craze!  Shades of pink, white, cream… beautiful shades of Spring & Summer flowers that have started to bloom.  The neutrals & blush blends that are popping up all over the weddingsphere are super couture & there are several ways you can achieve elegance throughout your wedding design without spending a ton of money!  We love the ideas we’ve been seeing on blogs and social media… what an exciting time to be a blushing (we had to!) bride.  Mix, match & have fun!

Our blush collection inspiration… enjoy. xo

Beautiful clutch for you or your bridesmaids! via NastyGal

We are in love with Terani Couture. The beading is so romantic & inspiring!

Ruffled cakes are all the rage! Check out this design & more at Maggie Austin Cakes

Love this statement piece from BHLDN

Ring Pink Blush Rose Quartz gemstone feminine jewelry – 14k gold filled powder pink ring. Via ETSY

We’re in love with the crown braid!

Adorable wedding dress with blush accents. via StyleMePretty.com

We’re in love with this soft blush mini chic dress! Affordable ($60.00 USD) & adorable. More at HadAndHarps on ETSY

We love this overlap look for your chairs! Grab some eco-friendly fabric at your nearest store & creat this look. Source: koyalwholesale.com

A perfect touch to your shades of pink wedding from BHLDN

We love this beautiful decor piece. Create this yourself with recycled blush paper! Found via lover.ly

Gotta have this grey gown from Matthew Williamson.

We’re suckers for anything with beautifully intricate floral design. These shoes would be adorable on your bridesmaids with short dresses! Via Loeffler Randall

Rustic, chic & a nice blend of neutral shades… this is perfect for the ends of each isle, or centerpieces! Found via Projectwedding.com

#DIY with tissue paper flowers. Affordable & recycleable…two thumbs up from us! Find out more at indulgy.com

Beautiful, rustic centerpieces are super chic & easy to do yourself! Source: Leonor on Pinterest

This is a fun idea for your guest book or a nice piece to have on your tables for guests to write thoughts, quotes or little tidbits of advice! Use scrabble letters & create these yourself! Found via Projectwedding.com

The new color palatte for Spring & Summer. Mix & match neutrals, hues of grey & shades of pink

We love all things that glitter. These Jimmy Choos are amazing…

The 3 piece suit. Our fave! This will make any lady’s heart melt. Source: Dresscodecustom.com

Fun signage painted in your colors via Nordstrom.

We’re swooning over this bouquet! A gorgeous blend of gray & blush/white hues. Via GavitaFlora.com

We love this little gray number! Cute & affordable at only $28.00 USD. Find via cutiepiegoodies on ETSY

A beautiful way to combine gold, silver & blush for you or your bridesmaids! Grab this at Nordstroms

Succulents with hints of grey & blue paired with white flowers makes for a beautiful way to tie together your theme. Source: elizabethannedesigns.com

Beautifully simple earrings! Love these for a bride in a simple blush dress. Find on ETSY via Marolsha for $26.50 USD

☙ Winter’s got us in the mood for DIY ☙

Nothing puts a loving touch on a wedding like projects you’ve put hard work into leading up to your big day.

My husband and I did a lot of projects for our wedding including all the signage, recyclable invitations, green table settings, flowers, favors, hair pieces, a custom isle runner, the arch way we got married under & more.  We were engaged for a year, so we spread it out over that year & made Sunday’s our project day to finish one small thing toward our wedding.  We used all recycled redwood for most of our projects & where we couldn’t use recyclable materials we donated most of our used items to charity or other couples.  Staying earth-friendly was a big priority of mine & ultimately very fun to research.

A lot comes down to the weeks right before the wedding and if I could do it all over again I’d hire a wedding planner for the week of so that I could have enjoyed a few more of those pre-wedding days relaxing rather than delegating who was going to put what, where.  However, the feedback we got from all of our friends and family was amazing and truly made our wedding that much more dear.  Lots of remarks on our decor & exclamations of, “you made that?!” made us laugh the next day.  We’ve since given away or borrowed a lot of our projects to other friends getting married.

In lieu of our great experience, I’ve pieced together some DIY projects that take a few hours up to a few days to complete.  It’s important to set yourself up for success & choose projects that you can actually manage & will have fun with.  If we ever had a project that was just reaching too far, we’d re-evaluate a way to simplify it & that kept stress away.  Staying positive is key to you two having fun!

Beautiful hanging streamers. Choose any color, find a recyclable material & away you go! Source: DIYweddings

Recycled wood agendas are a must! So chic & fun. Source: TRUECONNECTION on Etsy

Seedlings are a lovely way to spread your love even after your day is over. Source: AproposRoasters on Etsy

Lovely seatting arrangement idea! All you need is some time, a frame & some paper. Source: Mygirlishwhims

We love this adorable DIY canopy! Use paper banners or burlap… it puts a wonderful touch on your outdoor wedding. Source: Evony Cancino

Handmade, recyclable programs are a must! They look very professional & you can find loads of wonderful designers on Etsy.com Source: Dreamyweddingideas.com

Flowers don’t have to be expensive! Simple additions like this burlap & pearls can be done the day before your wedding! Source: creaturecomforts blog

We. Love. Mason. Jars. Each guest gets their own here & wa la! You’ve made a big dent in your budget with this option. Source: Somethingturquoise.com

Start collecting jars or asking friends to keep them! A variety of shapes makes this an adorable DIY option. Source: kreativinredning.blogg.se

These delicious looking candles are compostable! DIY with wonderful smelling apples! Source: Jessica Roberson

We love this homemade bar idea! Order your favorite kegs & you’re all set! Source: Buzzfeed

DIY invites. They can seem complicated, but can be very easy with your friends by your side! Source: intimateweddings.com

Take it from us. Nothing is as fun as new & different photo opportunities for your guests! Make these cool rings out of eco-friendly paper & paint them in your wedding colors. Source: WeddingClan

Galvanized buckets with babies breath. Affordable & reusable materials. Source: Browzer.net

This sign is adorable. Use a piece of wood, nails & yarn in your wedding colors for a cool, custom sign at your reception or on your guests way to your ceremony! Source: thesweetestoccasion.com

We adore this one. Ask attendees to write you a letter & put it in your box! Find a vintage mailbox & paint it your wedding colors. Source: bridalmusings

Sparklers. These make for wonderful photo opps! A must have for an outdoor wedding. Source: 17apart.com

Everyone loves the sweets bar. Find a vintage dresser for your set up & have family members bake the sweets, or order them! Source: weddingchicks.com

Love these recyclable boutonnieres! Perfect for your vineyard wedding.

DIY cornhole…okay, we couldn’t resist becuase this is so darn cute. Use recycled wood & bags full of bird seed or rice. Source: prima.typepad.com