Happy Anniversary To Us!

I seriously cannot believe it, today is the one year anniversary of my little bridal blog! I started this as a way to filter my millions and sometimes crazy wedding ideas with no intention of anyone ever even looking at it. So now here we are today, one year later and I guess you guys are actually reading this! Who would of thought?! Something that started out so small as an inspiration sounding board for me has really turned into a passion, and I cannot even express how happy it makes me to be able to share my inspiration with other brides and individuals who share the same vintage design love as me! I thank-you all for the support, inspiring me to act on my passion, and most importantly giving me a reason to keep posting all this crazy wonderful vintage inspiration. In honor of our one year anniversary, I figured we deserved a little treat! So here is a collection of my favorite non-wedding cake dessert ideas, enjoy!


Wedding Cake Alternative: Cupcakes

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Wedding Cake Alternative: Mason Jar Desserts

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 Wedding Cake Alternative: Pies

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Wedding Cake Alternative: Ice Cream & Candy Bars

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Wedding Cake Alternative: Milk & Cookies Bar

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Wedding Cake Alternative: Cake Pops

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Wedding Cake Alternative: S'mores

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Church Pew Decorating

This past week I had a minor case of wedding decorating anxiety, how am I going to decorate my church pews?! Nothing personal against the traditional tulle pew bow but that is just NOT me! So I did a little research and came up with some great alternatives that I hope any of you non-tulle pew bow loving brides will find helpful too;

Church Pew Decorating: Mason Jars 

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Church Pew Decorating: Wreaths

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Church Pew Decorating: Rustic Tins

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Church Pew Decorating: Lanterns 

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Church Pew Decorating: Cones

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Church Pew Decorating: Traditional Floral Arrangements

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Church Pew Decorating: Flower Balls

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Church Pew Decorating: DIY Banners

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Rustic Bark Inspiration

Rustic Bark Inspiration by caitlinl on polyvore.com

BC Vintage-Chic Engagement

I am loving this vintage-chic British Columbia engagement session. The beautiful Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse creates the perfect setting for the amazing design details of Petite Pearl Events. I love that the design team left on the weathered mason jar rings for added detail. Oh and check out that vintage lantern, gorgeous!

Compliments:
Floral & Design: Verbena Floral Design
Style & Design: Petite Pearl Events
Source: Elizabeth Anne Designs
Photography: Eternal Reflections Photography
Venue: Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse

Rustic-Winter Woodland Inspiration

I LOVE the simplicity of a neutral color palette of creams, whites, silvers, and golds. In fact, that is the color inspiration for my upcoming nuptials! So as you can imagine as soon as I set eyes on this beyond stunning rustic-winter wedding by Jenny Haas Photography and Ashley Krogman Designs I was one happy girl. The best part about a neutral color palette? It works for every season! I am not a winter bride but this inspiration has me wishing I was one, swoon!

 Head over to the Jenny Haas Blog for more pictures of this rustic winter wedding!

Compliments:
Design & Photography: Jenny Haas
Style & Design: Ashley Krogman