DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 24: 2014 TREND OF CHOICE

For day 24 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge, it's another 2014 wedding trend of choice, and I'm going with the Grecian look. I chose flowy white fabric, lots of greenery, and gold accents for a simple yet elegant affair.

PHOTO CREDITS

CHAIRS:
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LANTERNS:
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PLACE SETTING: 
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INVITATION:
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Photography: Jeff Loves Jessica | Stationary: Paper Rock Scissor Custom Invitation Studio
CAKE:
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TABLESCAPE:
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Photography: Leah McCormick | Coordination: Lori Wickersham | Flowers: Friday Flowers | Linen Rentals: “Bingo” from La Tavola
BRIDE:
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LOUNGE:
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CEREMONY:
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BRIDESMAIDS:
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Photography: Tanja Lippert Photography | Dress: Love to Talk

DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 23: DIAMONDS + PEARLS

Who doesn't love diamonds and pearls? I had the pleasure of designing a wedding inspiration board using these beauties for day 23 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge. I kept the colors neutral to allow the true loveliness of the gems to shine through, and added lots of shimmer, glitter, and some faux fur for a festive winter affair.

PHOTO CREDITS

SIGNATURE DRINK:

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BRIDE:

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Photography: Annamarie Akins Photography | Event Planning + Design: Dear Sweetheart Events | Wedding Gown: Allure Bridals | Wedding Dress Salon: Ava Laurenne Bride

TABLESCAPE:

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BRIDESMAIDS:

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Photography: Tec Petaja | Event Design: Bash, Please | Flowers: The Nouveau Romantics | Bridesmaid Dresses: Aidan Mattox for Neiman Marcus

HAIRPIECE:

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PURSE:

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JIMMY CHOO'S:

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Photography: Jen Wojcik Photography | Coordination + Styling: Carly Rae Design

INVITATION:

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Photography: Amy & Jordan Photography | Day-of Coordination + Event Design: Laura Kehoe Design | Stationary: Champagne Press

CAKE:

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PLACE SETTING:

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BOUQUET:

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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 22: LOUNGE

Day 22 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge is all about the wedding lounge. Whether it's right next to the dance floor so guests can take a quick breather in between sets, or in a remote outdoor area where guests can get some fresh air and chat, the wedding lounge can be something truly special.

I chose an outdoor lounge with style and personal touches, surrounded by lanterns and chandeliers. I started with cozy, neutral couches and hanging chairs (how cool are they?!), and added lots of pink pillows and pashminas for ultimate comfort and warmth. This lounge also comes prepped with the couple's guest book, a photo runner on the coffee table, and whiskey and cigars for the late night crew.

PHOTO CREDITS

BRIDE + GROOM:
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LOUNGE 1:
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Photography: Jose Villa
HANGING LANTERNS:
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Photography: Samuel Lippke Studios | Event Design + Planning: Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations | Draping, Lighting + Chuppah Production: Your Bash!
PHOTO RUNNER:
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PASHMINAS:
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WHISKEY + CIGARS:
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PILLOW: 
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Photography: Michele Beckwith Photography | Event Planning: Va de Vie Events
LOUNGE 2:
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Photography: Carrie Patterson Photography | Venue, Floral + Event Design: Bear Flag Farm
HANGING CHAIRS:
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GUEST BOOK:
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Photography: Jill Thomas Photography 
LANTERNS:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 21: VIOLET TULIP

Oh Pantone, how we love thee. Day 21 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge brings with it another lovely Pantone color - Violet Tulip. It's a bluish lavender tone and I think it blends perfectly with soft pink and blue tones. 

Add luscious, overflowing blooms, hints of lavender, and beautiful calligraphy, and you have one stunning soiree. 

PHOTO CREDITS

PLACE SETTING:
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GROOM:
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Photography: Hunter Photographic | Event Design: Baci Designer | Floral Design: Molly Taylor Designs
TABLE:
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LADIES:
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INVITATION:
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Photography: Krista Fox Photography | Event Planning: Fabulous Occasions | Paper Goods: Hip Ink {Custom Invitations}
SIGNATURE DRINK:
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BOUQUET:
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Photography: A Bryan Photo | Planning: Kristin Newman Designs | Floral Design: Gathering Floral + Event Design
SHOES:
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LANTERNS:
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Photography: Mark Tattersall
CAKE:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 20: PATTERNS

We are focusing on patterns for day 20 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge, and I went with a mix of different patterns that all work beautifully together, because they are all black and white. 

I used black and white stripes as the main pattern, and complimented that with a checkered pattern and a floral pattern, plus pops of peach and tangerine.

I think the mix is fun, fresh, and sophisticated. What do you think?

PHOTO CREDITS

CAKE:
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Photography: Josh Bowie | Planning: DreamGroup Productions
SHOES:
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Photography: JC image Design |  Event Planning: Mary Whelan
PLACE SETTING:
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Photography: Robert Sukrachand | Event Design + Florals + Coordination: The Nouveau Romantics
LADIES:
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Photography: Josselyn Peterson Photographer | Floral Design: Floral Design by Reina | Event Planning: Tres Fabu Event Planning and Design | Gown: Badgley Mischka
LANTERNS:
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Photography: Lisa Lefkowitz | Event Planning: Rebecca Reategui Weddings & Special Events | Tent: Zephyr Tents
BOUQUET:
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Photography: Stephen Lewis
CEILING:
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BISTRO TABLE:
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Photography: Joielala Photographie | Event Planning: Wynn Austin Fine Weddings & Events | Floral Design: Aileen Tran of Karen Tran Florals  | Rentals: Chiavari Chair Rentals
BOWTIE:
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Photography: Jessica Lorren | Event Design: Boca by Design

  

DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 19: BURLESQUE

I have never planned a burlesque-themed affair, and thought that I never would, but after day 19 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge, I may just seek an opportunity out. 

I chose an understated burlesque feel with black, white, silver, and gold, with bits of feathers and bling, and I think the result is subtle and elegant.

PHOTO CREDITS:

BOUQUET:
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PLACE SETTING:
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Photography: Henry Photography | Event Planning: MMJ Events | Paper: By Invitation Only
ENTERTAINMENT:
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ESCORT CARDS:
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BRIDE:
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Photography: JAG Photography | Makeup: Ruth Bancroft | Hair: Ponytails + Horseshoes | Day-of Coordination: Awespiring Weddings
BRIDESMAIDS:
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Photography: Michelle Lindsay Photography | Event Planning: Weddings for All Seasons | Floral Design: | Tierra Floral Designs
RINGS:
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Photography: Lovely ladies of Joielala Photographie | Design + Coordination: Le Chic Wedding Consulting
SHOES:
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ROOM:
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Photography: Kevin Chin | Design: Charmed Events and NLC Designs
DRESS:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 18: PALOMA

It's another Pantone color for day 18 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge - Paloma, a muted neutral gray - which I paired with a pastel watercolor palette of very light pink, blue, and yellow. 

The dark gray pillar candles stand out on the tables amongst a sea of pale prettiness. The watercolor pattern appears on the invitations, escort cards, and cake, while the bridesmaids glow in their mismatched, but coordinated frocks. A perfect palette for a spring or summer fete.

PHOTO CREDITS

ESCORT CARDS:
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BOUQUET:
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Photography: Simply Bloom Photography | Floral Design: Pat's Floral Designs | Event Coordination: Sasha Nel of RSVP Event Planning and Management
LADIES:
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BRIDE + GROOM SIGNS:
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CAKE:
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Cake: Maggie Austen Cake
CHUPPAH:
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Photography: KT Merry Photography | Floral Design: Parrish Designs
SHOES:
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Photography: Briana Moore Photography | Bride's Shoes: Nine West
TABLESCAPE:
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INVITATIONS:
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QUOTE:
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KIDDOS: 
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Photography: Ryan Ray | Planning + Styling: Stefanie Miles

DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 14: SAND

When I first started thinking about ideas for day 14 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge - to design a wedding using the Pantone color, Sand - I thought I would pair it with vibrant colors like poppy red and slate blue or lemon yellow and teal. 

All of those would be beautiful, don't get me wrong, but instead, I decided to let the sand hue shine amongst other neutrals, like shades of gray and tan. I wanted to show how beautiful a greige (gray and beige) wedding can be when paired with lots of texture and interest.

The key to making a beige wedding look, well, not beige (interpretation: boring), is to use many different shades to add visual appeal. I think this combination is anything but boring.

PHOTO CREDITS

DESSERT POPS: 
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CAKE:
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LADIES:
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CEREMONY CHAIRS:
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Cobrides, from Chairished 
RECEPTION: 
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INVITATION SUITE:
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GROOM:
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Photography: Troy Grover Photography | Floral Design: Peony & Plum | Coordination: Chelsea Navran Details Details
TABLESCAPE:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 13: 2014 TREND OF CHOICE

There are so many amazing wedding trends for 2014, and with day 13 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge, we were tasked to design another wedding using the trend of our choice. I chose to focus on pops of color. 

We've seen pops of color in the past, but this year it's all about picking only one and using it sparingly. I took Pantone's 2013 color of the year, Emerald, and paired it with black, white, and nude for a fresh, modern twist. The green doesn't show up everywhere - just in pieces of the wedding - and in small doses as to not be overpowering. Take a look and let me know what you think!

PHOTO CREDITS

BOUTONNIERE:
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INVITATION:
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SHOES:
Image found via Elizabeth Anne Designs
Photography: Olivia Griffin Photography | Event Styling: Abby Wyatt | Gown: Poinsett Pride | Shoes:
Zara
LADIES:
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Photography: Amanda Kraft
PETALS:
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Photography: A Bryan Photo | Event Planning: Calder Clark Designs | Floral Design: Blossoms Events | Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones 
BOUQUET:
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Photography: AbiQ Photography | Floral Design: friends and family 
TABLESCAPE:
Image found via Inspired By This
CAKE:
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Photography: Christi Falls Photography | Event Design: RoShel Events | Floral Design: Pink Petunia Floral Design | Cake Design: Sky's The Limit Cake
XO:
Art by twistedtwig, image found via Etsy
CEREMONY SPACE:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 12: BOLLYWOOD

Day 12 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge is all about Bollywood, which calls for lots of bright colors and intricate patterns. I choose magenta and orange with pops of purple. Flowy fabric billows throughout, while gold accents glitter and shine.

PHOTO CREDITS

FABRIC/FLOWERS:
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BRIDE:
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LADIES: 
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TABLE:
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Photography: Will Shilling | Design: Brooke Kinsey + Regina Prange
TABLE NUMBER:
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PLACE SETTING:
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Photography: Will Shilling | Design: Brooke Kinsey + Regina Prange
ROOM:
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LANTERNS:
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HENNA:
Image found via Sara Gray Photography
ENTERTAINMENT:
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INVITATIONS:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 11: HEMLOCK

Yippee, another Pantone 2014 Spring color for day 11 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge. 

Introducing Hemlock. 

This muted mint green shade is soft, romantic, calming, and blends perfectly with French blue and ivory for an outdoor seaside affair, complete with antique and vintage decor.

PHOTO CREDITS

PAPER:
Image found via Oh So Beautiful Paper
LOUNGE:
Image found via Jose Villa
SHOES:
Shoes by Badgley Mischka, image found via Wedding Paper Divas
PRINTS:
Art by printdesignstudio, image found via Etsy
ESCORT CARDS:
Image found via Elizabeth Anne Designs
Photography: Megan W Photography | Conceptualization, Design, Stationary: April Foster Events | Calligraphy:
Penned and Pretty
BOUQUET:
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Photography: Esther Sun | Floral Design: Valley Flower Shop 
FLOWERS:
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Photography: Pobke Photography  | Floral Design: Lotus Flowers | Event Styling: White Room Events | Wedding Coordination: OnCue Events

DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 10: NO FLOWERS

I love flowers so incredibly much. So it was a little bit gut-wrenching to design a wedding without using any flowers at all for day 10 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge. But, I'm always up for a challenge! 

And instead of going completely away from the look of flowers and using just candles or ribbons or enormous balloons or paper cranes - all of which are completely gorgeous with or without the addition of flowers, I decided to use herbs and veggies. 

I just love the fresh and organic feel of greenery at a wedding - and I'm loving the different shades of green herbs overflowing from a wooden centerpiece. Escort cards are pinned into different types of vegetables, brussel sprouts are combined into tree arrangements, an artichoke sits atop the groom's lapel, and herbs are set up at the ceremony for a festive herb petal toss. What a great celebration for a foodie couple! And the best part is that all of the decor can be saved and eaten afterwards - love that.

PHOTO CREDITS:

BRUSSEL SPROUTS:
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Photography: Solas Photography
BOUTONNIERE:
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BRIDE:
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Photography: Johnny Jaquez | Dress: Beloved Couture Bridal | DIY Props: Daisy Lu Designs | Event Design: Cynthia Meza_Jaquez
CEREMONY:
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Venue: The Foundry
PLACE SETTINGS:
HERB PETAL TOSS:
Image found via Elizabeth Anne Designs
POTTED HERBS:
Image found via Snippet and Ink
Photography: Myrtle & Marjoram | Venue: The Apple Farm in Philo, California
CAKE:
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WREATH:
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ESCORT CARDS:
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Photography: She-n-he Photography
CENTERPIECE:
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