DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 29: PLACID BLUE

Blue is one of those universally appealing colors, especially when it comes to weddings, so I was excited to take on day 29 of the Full Circle Eventi design challenge: Placid Blue.

It's another one of Pantone's colors and I decided to pair it with 3 other shades of blue, ranging from pale to navy, creating an ombre effect. There's something very calming, but also cheery about using these shades together, and I don't think you can go overboard with it either.

I love the idea of mismatched bridesmaid dresses - different shapes and styles in all different shades of blue - it creates a fresh, modern look, and it's still cohesive to the overall vision. Even the bride has a bit of blue at the bottom of her gown - that gown - ah, love. 

The escort cards are perfectly written out on mini cards and attached to the wall, while tinted glassware, china, and flatware adorn each place setting. Big blue and white blooms cover the ceremony arch, while the invitation suite, and even the cake get a splash of the multiple blue shades.

PHOTO CREDITS

PLACE SETTING:
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COUPLE:
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Photography: EmmPhotography | Dress: Martin Hrča
ESCORT CARDS:
Image found via The Perfect Palette
BRIDESMAIDS:
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Photography: Pat Furey | Floral Design: Doan Ly of  Sprout Floral | Makeup + Hair: VickyC5
BOUQUET:
Image found via Fab You Bliss
Photography: Esther JuLee Photography | Floral Design: Tulip | Coordination:
Peachtree Weddings & Events
CAKE:
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Photography: Kimberly Chau Photography
INVITATION SUITE:
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Design: GalaPrintShop
CEREMONY:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 25: FREESIA

Freesia is one of Pantone's colors for the Spring, and I decided to pair it with gray and green for day 25 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge. 

I designed a cheerful early Summer affair with loads of succulents and lemons and even succulents inside of lemons! Greenery drapes the ceremony space and the bride's hair, while guests are greeted by a refreshing lemonade stand and personalized favors.

PHOTO CREDITS

PLACE CARDS:
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GROOM:
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Photography: Wings Of Glory Photography  | Planning: VOWS Wedding & Event Planning | Floral Design: The Flower Lady
TABLE:
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Photography: NBarret Photography
FAVORS:
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CAKE:
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Photography: Silvana Di Franco Photography | Coordination: Raylene Zats | Cake: The Buttery | Floral Design: Tiffany’s Flowers
BRIDESMAID:
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Photography: Stephanie Williams via Sitting in a Tree
FURNITURE:
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BRIDE:
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Photography: Gina Meola Photography
LEMONADE STAND:
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CEREMONY:
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INVITATION:
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Photography: Lavender’s Blue

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:
Image found via Invitations by Ajalon

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:
Image found via Elizabeth Anne Designs
Photography: KT Merry Photography | Floral Design: Parrish Designs
SHOES:
Image found via Heart Love Weddings
Photography: Briana Moore Photography | Bride's Shoes: Nine West
TABLESCAPE:
Image found via Colin Cowie Weddings
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 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:
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LOUNGE:
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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 8: CELOSIA ORANGE

Oh happy day! Day 8 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge was to design a wedding using another one of Pantone's colors: Celosia Orange. And since orange just happens to be my all-time favorite color, I had a ton of fun with this one.

I decided to counteract this vibrant hue with a pale peach and soft gray, and I'm loving the result - a laid-back, romantic, pretty affair with lots of personal touches and colorful details.

PHOTO CREDITS:

BOUTONNIERE:
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Photography: Erin Goodrich Photography
POPCORN:
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Photography: Jeremy Harwell | Second Shooter: Gabe Aceves | Event Planning + Design: Calder Clark Designs | Catering: Old Edwards Inn Rib Shack in Highlands, North Carolina
BOUQUET: 
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Photography: Christy Tyler Photography | Event Planning: Joan of Five Grain Events | Floral Design: Pollen | Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew
ESCORT CARDS:
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Photography: Johnny Miller | Calligraphy: Neither Snow
COUPLE:
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Photography: | Amanda Perry Photography
SIGNATURE DRINK: 
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Photography: Jodi McDonald | Event Coordination: CL Weddings and Events
CEREMONY CHAIRS:
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Photography: Pink Hedgehog Photography | Venue: Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando, Florida | Floral Design: Judith Campbell of Campbell Studios | Event Coordination: Judith Campbell of Campbell Studios + Vanessa Santiago of Cypress Grove Estate House
CENTERPIECE:
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Photography: Gia Canali Photography | Event Design + Production: Stefanie Cove & Yifat Oren | Floral Design: Kimm of The Velvet Garden | Vintage Tabletop Rentals: Vintage Table Co
CAKE:
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Photography: Britt Croft Photography | Floral Design: Bussey's Flowers, Gifts, and Decor | Cake: Honeymoon Bakery | Event Planning: The Season
FLAG:Image found via Style Me Pretty
Photography: Imago Vita Photography | Stationary: SwellMail Designs
RINGS:
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DESIGNER CHALLENGE DAY 3: DAZZLING BLUE

Day 3 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge brings another Pantone color - Dazzling Blue - and it will be the hot wedding color this Spring. 

I decided to pair this rich hue with shades of hot and pale pink for a modern, preppy feel. I wanted the wedding to feel cozy, but luxurious, so I added farmhouse tables, beautifully designed paper, glitzy chandeliers, tinted glassware, and a super fancy cake, all surrounding a magnificent tree.

For my wedding inspiration using the Pantone color of the year, Radiant Orchid, go here.

PHOTO CREDITS

MENU:
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Photography: Leo Evidente Photographers | Event Planning: A Charming Occasion | Paper:
Lucky Penny Paperie | Rentals: Ventura Rentals
GLASSWARE:
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ROOM:
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Photography: Sylvie G Photography | Event Planning: Kathy Higgins Weddings | Floral Design: Valley Flora 
GUYS: 
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ESCORT CARDS:
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Paper: Mr. Boddington's Studio 
PRINT:
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Art: quoteaddict 
LADIES:
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CAR:
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RINGS:
Image found via Every Last Detail
Photography: Alecia Lauren Photography
CAKE: 
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Photography: Catherine Mead Photography | Event + Floral Design + Planning: By Appointment Only Design

For even more wedding inspiration, check out our boards from day 1 and day 2 of the challenge. And continue to check back here every day this month for loads of wedding loveliness.