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Emily Phillips 6/26/23 Emily Phillips 6/26/23

Color palette for a late summer wedding in Alabama

I think some people assume that color means bold when in reality, using color is another way to share your story and adds a new level of sophistication.

A colorful wedding does not mean all of the details are filled with highly saturated pigments. Having a tastefully colorful wedding palette comes from a designer's understanding of color. It means that your color palette has just the right tint or shade of each hue. Often times, a dark shade of green or blue is as versatile and basic as black. Using a color instead of black creates a more interesting visual story. Pure black and pure white are actually quite strong and bland. Having tints or shades of other colors creates a softer, more unified look for the event overall. I think some people assume that color means bold when in reality, using color is another way to share your story and adds a new level of sophistication.

Below is an example of a colorful wedding palette that still reads soft and romantic.

Planned and designed by Lauren Field; Photographed by Shauna and Jordon Photography; Venue Stonewood Farms; Floral Design by Emily Kaye Floral; HMU by Canvas and Coif; Videography by Megan Pettus Films; Rentals from Prophouse, Tablemade, Nuage; Cake by Cakes by Kim; Stationary by A Good Day Inc; Silk Ribbon by Tinted Studio; Fashion by Ivory and White Boutique, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, Mr Burch Formal

6/5/23 6/5/23

Chic breakfast themed afterparty

One of my regrets from my own wedding is not letting the party go longer. Likewise, one of the weddings I most enjoyed attending was one where we stayed until the early hours of the morning and breakfast tacos were served around 1:00AM

One of my regrets from my own wedding is not letting the party go longer. Likewise, one of the weddings I most enjoyed attending was one where we danced until the early hours of the morning. Breakfast tacos were served around 1:00AM for those of us who didn't want the night to end.

Whatever kind of timeline or ending you choose for your own wedding, do it because it's a true reflection of what you love and of who you are. The timeline options for your wedding weekend are endless. Do you want your older relatives to be able to send you off? But you don't want to say farewell yet to your younger friends? Then perhaps you should consider an afterparty to keep the fun going or a brunch the next morning.

This inspirational post for an extravagant after party is full of colorful red florals, maximalist style, and gourmet pancakes in a chic downtown diner. Consider subbing the cocktails for mimosas and make this your morning after breakfast for your destination wedding.

https://vimeo.com/786064825

Florals and design by Emily Kaye Floral Atelier; Photography by Abigail Lewis Photo; HMU by Margaret Snider Co; Linens from White Table Specialty Linen; Tabletop from Luma Designs; Location The Dwell Hotel; Dress by Helen O'Connor; Video by Brittany Sturdivant

9/7/20 9/7/20

Winter inspired wearables

Years ago, I was one of those brides who thought deeply about the aesthetics—the winter wedding fashion and florals, the overall event design—and very little about the practicality associated with the atmosphere that I wanted to create. I had a backless dress for an outdoor wedding in late November. Although it was stunning and as warm is it could have it was still 65 degrees. Now, after years of experience in the events industry, I think carefully about both pieces of the puzzle.

The styling for the winter wedding fashion and florals for this couple blends warm soft tones with icy cool colors. It emphasizes the warmth of feeling between the newlyweds and the wintery season around them. Instead of settling for a traditional bridal look, Lila and Builder pair their gown and suit with heavily textured sweaters. In addition to being a unique statement, the sweaters are also a practical choice for these fairy-tale images at the foot of Lookout Mountain. Because of these details, these images provide inspiration for a late winter wedding or an early spring wedding.

The floral pieces, which were themselves unique in the way that they were designed for the couple, used a variety of sharp to pillowy-soft textures. For example, ingredients for the groom's floral collar and the bride's hairpiece included velvety tweedia, cloud-like bunny tail grass, jagged bleached ruscus, prickly banksia, fuzzy kochi, and other interesting textures.

Ruth was an amazing photographer to work with. If you love this, check out the wine-reds, bright corals, deep purples, and moody greens of this fall session with her on a little island in Tennessee.