Sarah Hearts

Today’s wedding board is for my new friend, Haley. We met last month in our connect group. Connect groups are Summit Church‘s lingo for small groups. Kevin and I are hosting a group in our home of young married couples. It’s been a lot of fun! We meet once a week and we’ve been getting to know each other and discussing how we can love people more like Jesus.

Haley and her fiancé Kevin are getting married this October in Kevin’s parents backyard. They are looking for several ways to make their wedding “rustic/vintage/outdoor/understated beauty” says Haley, while on a budget. I put together the board above to provide a few ideas. One of the cool things about being in a connect group is the community you form. We are all pitching in to help make Haley and Kevin’s big day even more special. During the upcoming weeks, I will be posting new tutorials of decorations and such that we’re making for their wedding. I’m really excited!

1. Haley’s aunt is making her dress (she’s a seamstress, how awesome is that?) and this is her inspiration.Gown by Allure Bridals.
2. There are a lot of tree in the yard so we may make tissue paper pom poms to hang from them. Image by Nessa K Photography.
3. Burlap is cheap and looks so lovely as table runners. I also love these simple floweral arrangements. Image by Vitalic Photography.
4. Fabric Rose Wreath by FaSewLaStiches is a great source of inspiration. Fabric roses would make great boutonnières. A wreath, like the one shown, would look cute hanging on a tree or gate in the yard.
5. Babies breath is such a beautiful, delicate flower and it’s so cheap! I think bouquets of only babies breath are gorgeous! Image by Tiffany Bolk Photography.
6. I posted a tutorial for washi tape cupcake flags earlier this year. I never thought to write on them! They make such cute markers. They could be used to label desserts, as shown above, or placed in little tiny pots with herbs as place cards (that could also double as guest gifts!).  Image above by Nessa K Photography.

Today I’m continuing with the back to school theme so I made a wedding board for a school-inspired wedding. I think this is the sweetest idea for a couple who were high school sweethearts or for those that met in college. School is usually associated with fall, however, I think this theme would also work for a late summer wedding.

The color palette can be kept to a minimum, with touches or golden yellow or apple reds. It would even be cute to incorporate plaid too! I love the idea of using chalkboard for all the signage. This is such a cute theme that can add charm without break the bank.

If you were to have a theme wedding, what would your theme be?

Wedding board by me, great images by:
1. Via The Sweetest Occasion.
2., 3., & 5. via Martha Stewart : Real Weddings.
4. via Elizabeth Anne Designs.

The 4th of July is just around the corner and this upcoming holiday has left me thinking of all things red, white, and blue. So I thought, why not use this color palette for a summer wedding? I made a little wedding board inspired by the patriotic holiday.

Kevin and I got married a couple days before thanksgiving. We definitely didn’t want to have a cornucopia, pilgrim and indian, and wild corn decorated wedding. We did however, use fall inspired colors (which also happen to be my favorite colors, orange and yellow) for our wedding. I think the reason I don’t like holiday themed weddings is the same reason I would be bummed if my birthday were on Christmas Day. You know what I mean? I just wouldn’t want the festivities of one holiday to over shadow your big day (not to mention the idea of cornucopias are a wedding make me cringe).

I do think borrowing the patriotic color palette for a summer wedding would be so cute. I think it’s a great way to incorporate the season without lining the aisle with little American flags. What do you think? Would you use this palette for your big day?

1. Red velvet cupcakes with blueberrie via Bemidji Pioneer.
2. Red, White, and Blue Parfaits via Martha Stewart.
3.  Super cute photos via Stacey Kane.
4. & 5. Adorable table setting via Elizabeth Anne Designs.
6. Savoy dress via BHLDN.
7. Navy stripe and red canvas wedges via Toms shoes.

I created this wedding board for my friend Ellie. She’s sweet and spunky and loves pink and black. She’s been ring shopping with her beau, so the big question is coming soon! I’m so excited for her and I can’t wait to help her plan her big day. I feel like pink and black can be done so many ways. In the board above, I’m picturing this color palette used with a DIY, craft touch. Happy Wedding Wednesday!

1. Tiered Tulip Gown via BHLDN.
2.  Patterned cupcake liners via Wedding by Color.
3. Pink and zebra felt boutonniere via Etsy.
4. Kate Spade dreamer pumps in fuschia via Zappos.
5. Love banner via Etsy. (the hearts are pink glitter!)
6. Pink and black paper straws via Etsy.

Today I am finally getting around to posting a few images of an album that I recently completed for one of SNS Photography’s clients. The photos were dreamy and full of light. The couple included several simple, sweet details (look at those stunning gold glitter shoes!) and had a intimate reception with family and friends. Enjoy!

I was recently thinking about the “right hand ring” trend. The idea that you wear a ring on your right hand, that’s as equally stunning as your engagement or wedding band. I partnered with ShopNBC and found some  lovely diamond rings that would make great right hand rings. I particularly liked the ones that featured colored diamonds. Who knew diamonds came in such an array of colors. I rounded up my favorite picks above. Which one is your favorite? I’m loving the pear-shaped pale pink one.

Today’s Wedding Wednesday and I made a wedding board for Rachel. She’s a reader who asked me if I could make a little inspiration board her. Rachel is getting married in July and is looking for simple, vintage inspired table ideas. Her color palette is sage green, black, and ivory. I just love the color palette and I instantly thought of two photographers who recently captured these wonderful vintage-inspired details at weddings.

The stunning cabinet turned a wedding alter was at our dear friend’s Albert and Bridgette’s wedding in Miami. I love how they incorporated “inside” elements, like furniture, outdoors. Another great idea is using a working vintage typewriter as a guest book. Such a functional, interactive way to add decorative elements.

Images 1 & 4 by Divine Light Photography. Images 2, 3 & 5 by SNS Photography

Awhile back I posted a few photos of the cookie bar my mom and I made for our wedding. I received many responses asking if I had a printable template for the labels. I’m happy to say that now I do! I’ve included ten of the most popular cookies and bars and instructions on how to create signs like the ones above. Please comment on this post if you have any questions. Enjoy!

Click here to download the printable label signs.

{Lovely images above by Divine Light Photography}

It’s wedding Wednesday and here’s a simple board the features golden hues with turquoise and green accents. I imagine this wedding would have ivory, cotton lace table runners and a diy wedding banner, and a muslin backdrop for a photobooth.

1. Image by One Love Photography.
2. Vivette dress by J.Crew.
3. Forest ring bearer pillow.
4. Dos Palomitas Banderas in custom colors.
5. Eyelet Medley sheath gown.
6. Dahlia flower clip.

Queen of simplistic, bold fashion, Kate Spade, launched a new line called Wedding Belles (and whistles). The collection features cute little white dress that are perfect for exit dresses, showers, and rehearsal dinners. They also have created lovely peep-toe shoes and jewelry. I love it all!

1. Lady Marmalade small bracelet, $145.
2. Kaye Dress, $425.
3. Enchanted garden bib necklace, $275.
4. Naomi dress, $475.
5. Charm shoes, $325.
6. Aubrey wrap dress, $375.