Life of a Vintage Lover

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Pretty in Plaid

I am pretty much head over heels in love with this wedding dress inspiration from Ciara-Richardson . The mix of flannel and a full wedding skirt is so incredibly rustic-chic! Not to mention the hair, gorgeous! So what do you think... is this a look you would rock for the big day?!

Compliments:
Hair & Makeup: Hair and Makeup By Steph
Photography: Ciara-Richardson

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

BHLDN Yard Stake DIY

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I adore these "Of The Meadow Yard Stakes" from BHLDN but there is no way I am going to spend $68 for them, yikes! Thankfully the talented people over at Susie Mey and A Subtle Revelry offer a fantastic DIY tutorial for these beauties! So without further adieu, here is how to get this look for less;

What you will need:

Branch
Scissors
Two 6-foot bundles of twine
Vintage milk or pop bottle

Step 1: Carefully use a saw or knife to sharpen the end of the branch. This will allow for easier entry into the ground.

Step 2: With the sharpened end of the stake facing downwards, align the glass bottle along the top of the stake. Fasten the twine to the place you will begin attaching the bottle, see above.

Step 3: Loop the twine around the bottle 1-2 times. Next, reverse directions looping the twine around the stake.

Step 4: Repeat this until the bottle is tightly fastened to the stake. Next, tie a knot at end to fasten.

Step 5: Using the second line of twine, repeat above steps to ensure the bottle is secure to stake.

Step 6: On the wedding day, fill with flowers and enjoy!

Thanks so much to Susie Mey and A Subtle Revelry for such a great tutorial! I cannot wait to give this DIY a try for my big day!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Vintage Plum & Gold Wedding

This vintage plum and gold inspiration from Elizabeth Lewis of The Nouveau Romantics and Antiquaria has me seriously obsessed. The gorgeous bouquets, eye-catching blackberry champagne cocktails, vintage brown bottles... need I say more, love!

Compliments:

Photography: The Nichols Photography

Event Design + Florals: The Nouveau Romantics
Venue: The Wild Onion Ranch
Rentals: Marquee Events, Loot Vintage Rental
Table Settings: Antiquaria
Calligraphy: Amon Design Studio
Cheese Table: Antonelli’s Cheese Shop with styling by Antiquaria

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Twist on Traditional: The Card Box

Like usual, I am always looking for unique wedding inspiration. So it will come as no surprise that the "traditional" card box is not going to make the cut for my big day! On a recent thrifting trip I came across an amazing antique mailbox that I plan on using in place of the card box.

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My plan is to use chalkboard paint on the sides so I can display our details, cute right?! Aside from vintage mailboxes, here is a collection of other fun card holder inspiration:

A Vintage Suitcase:

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A Vintage Picnic Basket:

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A Vintage Birdcage:

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An Antique Crate:

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An Antique Bread Box:

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A Vintage Fishing Basket:

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A Vintage Toolbox:

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Rustic Winter CO Wedding

With the Christmas decorations hung and the tree lit, I admit I am full of Holiday cheer! But aside from the Holiday festivities, the snow covered ground and sense of magic in the air only means one thing; it's winter wedding season! I seriously LOVE winter weddings. I can't say it enough but there is something so incredibly magical and romantic about a winter wedding. Proving my point is this seriously stunning Beaver Creek, CO wedding. A mix of cotton, pine cones, and evergreens styled by the talented Oh, How Charming's Lisa Vorce sets the stage for this couples winter wonderland nuptials. Aaron Delesie did an amazing job of capturing all the decor details that seriously have me swooning, I am obsessed!