It's all about the stars...

I am loving stars!  This celestial style is popping up everywhere on Pinterest from accessories to fashion to wallpaper, and I am dying for stars to star in more weddings (forgive me, I could not help the play on words).  

Nothing epitomizes this look more than the stunning star hair accessories seen on the runways at Rodarte.  It is the perfect combination of vintage, glam, and whimsy.  The beauty of this star style is it's ease of integration into a wedding theme.  In this New Orleans wedding, the couple captured a stellar look by hanging star shaped lanterns over the dance floor creating a magical and romantic feel.  

The ways to incorporate this style into a party or wedding are endless: invitations, cake toppers, accessories, and tablescapes.  Stars are a sweet magical style fitting for most venues, whether an outdoor barn or a ballroom, it's hard to deny the beauty of stars.

Love & Stars,

Natalie Shaw

If you want to see more of this wedding inspiration, follow my star-inspired Pinterest board.

Photo Credits:

Header - Giant Dwarf Etsy Shop / 1 - Being Alison / 2 - This is Glamorous Blog / 3 - FalconWing image / 4 - 100 Layer Cake / 5 - More the Merrier Etsy Shop / 6 - BHLDN stratosphere shoes / 7 - Osborne & Little Wallpaper / 8 - Safron & Saege Etsy Shop / 9 - Pshiiit Nail Polish Blog / 10 - Style Me Pretty

Which photo booth theme best fits your wedding?

Photo booths are absolutely fantastic, and if you have ever used one at a wedding or event, you already know how much fun they can be.  They are a great way to get guests interacting early on in an event, and they only get more entertaining as the night progresses.  Add a few props (such as moustaches, hats, signs, or bunny ears), and you will soon see the silly side your friends and family.  A photo booth captures all those funny and spontaneous moments your guests will have and creates even more!  The photos people get back from photo booths can sometimes be the most memorable.

From a design perspective, a secret benefit to the photo booth is that is creates another canvas to further display your design scheme into a wedding or event.  It can begin as a backdrop for a wedding ceremony, and then be transformed during the reception into the backdrop for your photo booth.  Either way it is a piece that will forever be associated with that event.  Whether modern, vintage, creative, or glamorous, photo booths can be a fabulous way to entertain your guests, create some amazing photo opportunities, and further showcase the personality of your event.

Love & Fun,
Natalie Shaw

Photo Credits

Modern:

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2012/05/22/palm-springs-30th-birthday-party

http://www.cart-dropitmodern.com/greydientlightweightline-1.aspx

http://ruffledblog.com/scandinavian-wedding-ideas

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/230662/50-tips-perfect-wedding-reception/@center/272419/youre-engaged#/111863

Vintage:

http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/real-weddings/slideshows/2009/10/kristen-and-todd-in-los-gatos-ca#slide=11
http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop-decor-decorating-backdrops/bewreathed-pendant-backdrop
http://blog.fossil.com/2011/01/paper-moon-love
http://www.danatanamachi.com/chalk

Creative:

http://thethingswewouldblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/wedding-photo-booth-fun.html

http://www.greylikesweddings.com/1-real-weddings/color-real-weddings/grey/jehoaddan-and-marks-indie-wedding

http://www.smilebooth.com

Glamorous:

http://greenweddingshoes.com/real-wedding-melissa-ajs-rustic-elegant-vineyard-wedding
http://www.100layercake.com/market/view/2653/25/fringe-fabric-photobooth-backdrop http://ohhappyday.com/2011/12/sequin-photobooth-diy

Wedding Inspiration: Turquoise Plum & Gold

After a recent trip to Taos, New Mexico, I came back to Texas with a love of all things turquoise.  It probably didn’t help that my fiancé bought me the turquoise necklace that inspired this embrace.  But nevertheless, I often am finding myself turning to turquoise while planning my own wedding.  While turquoise is normally always seen with silver, gold brings out an extra richness in the turquoise taking it from an everyday stone to something much more unique and glamorous.  Gold and turquoise are fabulous compliments both enhancing the each other without either stealing the spotlight.  Also as a side note, a wonderful accent color to this dynamic duo is the unassuming plum.  While rich in its own right, plum also serves to soften the boldness of turquoise and gold.

This wedding color palette would be beautiful for a late summer wedding.  Rich with a touch of bohemian, it would be sure to leave everyone stunned.

Love & Color,
Natalie Shaw

Product Credit:
Love Letter Balloons: Balloon Maniacs
Gold Dahlia Charger: Chilewich
Monogram Napkin: be.Designs
Wedding Gown Designer: Sarah Seven
Bride's Necklace: Doolittle Jewelry
Bridesmaid's Necklace: Kate Spade - Carried at Nordstrom
Bridesmaid Dress: J.Crew
Cake Topper: Better Off Wed
Shoes: Bhldn
Wedding Invitation: Bowarrow Paper Co