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Coral & Mint Wedding

ecochic — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:38:18 +0000

Mango Calla Lillies are a perfect choice for a simple yet elegant bouquet. Shades of Coral and Mint rice paper lanterns are available from one of our favorite suppliers Luna Bazaar. This beautiful playful Aurora bridesmaid dress will complement almost any figure. Handmade by econica on Etsy, this lovely dress is made of light and silky sustainable bamboo in a vibrant shade of coral. Coral & Mint wedding cake and wedding party photos courtesy of Anna Kuperberg Photography. Save the date card from Sweet Note Designs on Etsy.

Hanging Rice Paper Lanterns

ecochic — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:51:33 +0000

The Do’s and Don’ts of hanging lanterns

Looking for an affordable way to add ambiance and charm to your special evening? Why not hang rice paper lanterns. Available in a wide array of colors, sizes and patterns; light weight, battery operated and easy to install, lanterns will add a glorious glow to your reception.

These gorgeous bubble-like lanterns can easily fit into any event design theme. Use various vibrant but complementary colors to create a fun and whimsical atmosphere. Combinations such as orange, pink, yellow, soft lime green and lavender make a wonderfully fun and fresh palette; perfect for a spring wedding.

Want something more elegant and sophisticated? Hang all white lanterns in various sizes for breathtaking results. Also try adding in a few colored lanterns that are in keeping with your color scheme.

Do’s & Don’ts

Don’t skimp. A few lonely lanterns strewn around the room looks cheap and lacks that Wow! factor. Lanterns are best displayed in groupings.

Do consider renting instead of purchasing if budget is a concern. If your venue is too large and you do not have the budget to acquire lanterns to fill the room, consider zone lighting. Hang a grouping of lanterns above the dance floor or above the head table.

Don’t hang with string. The number one mistake most people make is hanging their lanterns with ugly string, twine or wire.

Do consider hanging your lanterns with beautiful ribbon or clear beading cord, otherwise known by its more manly name of fishing line.

Don’t hang all at the same height. Hanging your lanterns at the same height can look a little boring and lacks depth. Try instead to hang your lanterns at different heights; you will achieve greater visual impact particularly when using one color.

Don’t hang to high. Your lanterns should feel like a warm cloud of bubbles above you. You will lose the ambiance by hanging your lanterns to high.

Suppliers:

www.lunabazaar.com (For Purchase)

www.blowflowerdesigns.com (Rental)

Chartreuse & White

ecochic — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:45:31 +0000

This stunning table was created by corvallisbride.com. Create your own wedding program using this free elegant chartreuse template from hp.com. Treat your guests to a tasty candy buffet made up of various green and white candies. This gorgeous organic wedding gown with chartreuse banding and coordinating bridesmaid dress was found at threadheadcreations.com. Want a stunning great bouquet? Check out Organic Bouquet’s Chartreuse Rose bouquet. Want a bridesmaid dress your gal pals will want to wear again and again after your wedding? How about this beautiful 100% organic Maxi dress from Black Label Boutique. Add some ambiance to your reception venue with these beautiful rice paper lanterns from Luna Bazaar or Blow Flower Designs.

Blue & Red

ecochic — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:15:01 +0000

What a gorgeous combination for a summer wedding, particularly for a July 4th wedding. Mix with crisp whites for an airy and vibrant atmosphere. Table setting photo by oncewed.com. Blue & red paper lanterns from Lunabazaar.com. Invitations by Beckie Tran. These adorable origami lilies are so easy to make. Get instructions at origami-instructions.com. Add a punch of color to your grooms party tuxes with a red tie and blue hydrangeas boutonniere. Make a simple yet stunning center piece by filling a crisp white round bowl with vibrant red carnations. Yummy red and blue Jelly Bellies make colorful favors (photo c/o Flickr.com – larawsong). This beautiful fairly traded glass bead necklace from Global Exchange is the perfect bridesmaid gift. Your bridesmaids will look stunning in this Toggery organic cotton Jessica dress from The Green Loop.

Whimsical Wedding

ecochic — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:35 +0000

Decorate your reception hall with vibrant playful colors as seen in this photo from Cultural Intrigue. Your flowergirl will love this fairy dress from Etsy. This organic hemp & embroidered dress from Tara Lynn Studios is truly one-of-a-kind. Your guests will be as excited as a kid in a candy store as they create their own favor bags at your candy bar. Check out the yummy recipe for these whimsical cupcakes at Cream Puffs in Venice. What a great alternative to flower bouquets & centerpieces. This button bouquet from Etsy is to cute for words. Try something a little different; let your bridesmaids select coordinating vintage dresses that they can wear again after your wedding. These three great finds come from Posh Girl Vintage. Send your guests home with a childhood favorite. Try a beautifully decorated delicious chocolate candy apple.

Black & White

ecochic — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:00:42 +0000

Set the atmosphere with beautiful bamboo & rice paper latterns from Japanese Wedding Favors. Bouquet photo & instructions from Martha Stewart Weddings. Bridal party photo courtesy of Photobucket. This gorgeous black pearl and sterling silver necklace can be purchased from thehungersite.com for only $19.95. The Hunger Site donates food for every purchase. This stunning bridesmaid organic hemp, silk & cotton dress from thegreenloop.com is sure to flatter almost any figure. Beautiful b&w favor box and invitations photos courtesy of Brides.com.

Gold & Red

ecochic — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:45:58 +0000

Create a romantic atmosphere by hanging beautiful bamboo & rice paper lanterns from Japanese Wedding Favors. Looking for an elegant and affordable centerpiece idea? How about a vase filled with branches and decorated with miniature red Chinese lanterns from Japanese Wedding Favors. At only $9.95 for a set of 12, rich elegance is within reach. We absolutely love this red tablesetting created by Rebecca Thuss. Straight off the runway to the alter — This stunning gown by Rene Geneva is made of hemp silk. Looking for a timeless, elegant accessory for yourself and bridesmaids? How about this breathtaking fresh water pearl bracelet from The Rainforest Site. A portion of all sales is donated to the preservation of Rainforest habitats. Ladies in Red… your bridesmaids will look absolutely vibrant in this gorgeous 100% organic cotton dress from BTC Elements. Cake or work of art? Another artist creation by LPK’s Culinary Groove.

Paper Lantern Columns

ecochic — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:45:23 +0000

These Paper Lantern Columns are absolutely stunning.

Line the entrance to your reception hall with these unique sculptural pieces for a truly grant entrance.

These columns would look wonderful around the Wedding Party table.

Columns can be rented from All Occasions Rentals.
http://www.all-occasions-rental.com