Showing posts with label decor trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decor trends. Show all posts
Monday, November 5, 2012
Wood words for your wedding....
Are you looking for a few trendy wood words for your wedding? Look no further than Moi Decor, who have just added some new wood words to their rental catalogue... Have a look at how you can use them below. They are fun, versatile and are the perfect detail for your photos!
Photo credits:
First three pics: {moidecor.co.za}
Last pic: {etsy.com}
Monday, October 8, 2012
Spring/Summer 2012 Wedding Trends
With wedding season 2012 in full swing, we thought to share with you our top wedding trends for Spring/Summer 2012. In terms of looks for the bride, think sophisticated romance which draws its inspiration from THAT big royal wedding last year. Mantilla veils with lace sleeve detail are proving to be the preferred style. Cupcakes are out, macaroons and petit fours are in. With decor, vintage and boho chic is still a style that remains popular, and can be incorporated with classic items such as candelabras and chandeliers, which adds to the romantic elegance of the overall look. Regarding colours, classic white and ivory with pops of softer colours such as mint, seafoam, peach and coral are combined in flowers, decor and confectionary. The outcome is a delicate and whimsical look which has a timeless allure.
Photo credits: {oncewed.com} {etsy.com} {moi-decor.blogspot.com} {weddingchicks.com}{moi-decor.blogspot.com} {revel-blog.com}
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Get the Look: Let them eat Cake
Nowadays, kitchen teas don’t have to be events where the bride gets dressed up in kitchen towels and guests bring along detergent as gifts. No sirree. With themed kitchen teas being quite trendy, you can throw a themed tea party ... and what better theme than a Marie Antoinette inspired one? We found this lovely “Let them eat cake” inspired tea party on onefabday.com. Fabulously exquisite and over the top, this theme incorporates vintage items with detailed confectionary.
Table Cloths:
Taupe coloured tablecloths with gold damask detail from The TableCloth Hiring Company
Cupcakes:
Mini cakes and cupcakes from Isabella's Cake and Food Shop
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Vintage decor ideas for your wedding
With vintage being quite a popular decor style for many brides, we decided to ask Carla from Moi Decor what she recommends to produce that vintage look effortlessly.
"The key thing is to not worry if everything doesn’t match exactly. It doesn’t have to be perfect," says Carla. The charm with going vintage with a shabby chic or even a rustic twist is that it's laid back and you have carte blanche in terms of matching what you like. The trick is to not go too overboard or get it too cluttered.
Vintage books as props or centrepieces:
Books piled up and bound with string or twine is a lovely way to incorporate the vintage theme. You can take it a step further by also opening the books and have them function as a display for your table number and your menu.
Photo credit: {zarazoo.com}
Typewriters:
These add a touch of nostalgia and are a great prop to create a vintage display. If you can get an older typewriter to work, even better, as it can function as tool for your guestbook table where your guests can write a message.
Photo credit: {blackframephotography.co.za}
Milk cans and crates: Tap into the barnyard country chic look with some of these items to add authenticity and focal points for your event.
Photo credit: {www.intimateweddings.com}
Photo credit: {travelpod.com}
Suitcases:
This is also an easy way to set the vintage tone and they make great props for photos. You can use suitcases for confetti, your guest cards, or to house your wedding favours.
Photo credit:{onthegobride.com}
Shutters:
This is a great way to display your table seating or your menu. You can even use it as a backdrop for photos.
Photo credit: {moidecor.co.za}
Lemonade bottles and Glass Beverage dispensers: This is a great touch for your beverage table and creates a wonderful focal point. Dress up your little bottles with some ribbon and use some cute straws to perfect the look.
Photo credit: {moidecor.co.za}
Photo credit: {stylmepretty.com}
Scales:
Old school scales are also a great way to add some vintage cuteness to either your buffet or candy table (use them as tart or cakes stands) or a guest table, with some pretty flowers placed on top.
Photo credit: {hannalee.co.za}
Baby trophies and teacups:
These are so cute and can be peppered throughout the table settings, housing little roses or just left plain as is.
Photo credit: {blackframephotography.co.za}
Photo credit: {moidecor}
For some DIY tips, consider handmade bunting or pom poms (tutorial can be found here) and some country flowers such as lavender and babys breath.
For more ideas on how to perfect your vintage look for your big day, visit moidecor.co.za. Happy Planning!
"The key thing is to not worry if everything doesn’t match exactly. It doesn’t have to be perfect," says Carla. The charm with going vintage with a shabby chic or even a rustic twist is that it's laid back and you have carte blanche in terms of matching what you like. The trick is to not go too overboard or get it too cluttered.
Vintage books as props or centrepieces:
Books piled up and bound with string or twine is a lovely way to incorporate the vintage theme. You can take it a step further by also opening the books and have them function as a display for your table number and your menu.
Typewriters:
These add a touch of nostalgia and are a great prop to create a vintage display. If you can get an older typewriter to work, even better, as it can function as tool for your guestbook table where your guests can write a message.
Photo credit: {blackframephotography.co.za}
Milk cans and crates: Tap into the barnyard country chic look with some of these items to add authenticity and focal points for your event.
Photo credit: {www.intimateweddings.com}
Suitcases:
This is also an easy way to set the vintage tone and they make great props for photos. You can use suitcases for confetti, your guest cards, or to house your wedding favours.
This is a great way to display your table seating or your menu. You can even use it as a backdrop for photos.
Lemonade bottles and Glass Beverage dispensers: This is a great touch for your beverage table and creates a wonderful focal point. Dress up your little bottles with some ribbon and use some cute straws to perfect the look.
Scales:
Old school scales are also a great way to add some vintage cuteness to either your buffet or candy table (use them as tart or cakes stands) or a guest table, with some pretty flowers placed on top.
Baby trophies and teacups:
These are so cute and can be peppered throughout the table settings, housing little roses or just left plain as is.
Photo credit: {blackframephotography.co.za}
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Burlap Inspiration
Burlap (or hessian) is a lovely touch to add to any shabby chic/ rustic/ country inspired wedding. It's inexpensive and can be used in a myriad of ways. Think table runners, serviette holders, photobooth backdrops, decorations around planters and candles or even on a cake! Here is our burlap inspiration board to get the ideas flowing freely!
Photo credits – clockwise from top:
everylastdetailblog.comwww.mywedding.com/blogwww.newenglandfineliving.comblog.nouvellesoiree.cometsy.comeverylastdetailblog.com
Monday, January 9, 2012
Whimsical Alice in Wonderland Wedding Inspiration
The ladies at Moi Decor have been super busy with organising a beautifully styled “Alice in Wonderland” tea party themed shoot to showcase their gorgeous rental items. With fully themed weddings becoming more and more popular in 2012, Moi’s array of vintage items are perfect to bring almost any nostalgic theme to life. (View more wedding trends for 2012 here). But it doesn’t stop there. This Alice theme will also work well for a shower or an “unbirthday”!
Here are some more tips for your Alice in Wonderland themed event:
• Incorporate alarm clocks, old school stop or pocket watches, vintage keys and keyholes as part of your decor
• Use “drink me” or “eat me” tags for the edibles on display (this can work very well for a dessert and beverage stand)
• Playing cards or their iconography or any royal motif can be used
• Bunnies, top hats, teacups, vintage books and frames
• Garden games such as croquet are a winner too! Especially for guests who may be waiting while you are taking photos
• Don’t be afraid to make little bows from dainty ribbons which you can use almost anywhere – on your menus or table place settings, to adorn teacups hanging from a chandelier
• There is an array of wording options you can use for invitations. Tell your guests not to be late for a very important date, or formally request their presence for a game of croquet. Quotes from the book can also be used as table numbers.
Photo credits: {moidecor.co.za}
Here are some more tips for your Alice in Wonderland themed event:
• Incorporate alarm clocks, old school stop or pocket watches, vintage keys and keyholes as part of your decor
• Use “drink me” or “eat me” tags for the edibles on display (this can work very well for a dessert and beverage stand)
• Playing cards or their iconography or any royal motif can be used
• Bunnies, top hats, teacups, vintage books and frames
• Garden games such as croquet are a winner too! Especially for guests who may be waiting while you are taking photos
• Don’t be afraid to make little bows from dainty ribbons which you can use almost anywhere – on your menus or table place settings, to adorn teacups hanging from a chandelier
• There is an array of wording options you can use for invitations. Tell your guests not to be late for a very important date, or formally request their presence for a game of croquet. Quotes from the book can also be used as table numbers.
Photo credits: {moidecor.co.za}
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wedding Trends for 2012
Hey Hey it's Friday! No it's not...but it sure feels like it. With this week being the last working week for most in 2011 (not for a sad few, like moi, who is not vacationing this festive season), I decided to do a post on the wedding trends we can see in 2012. From the cake to the dress to the decor, we give you the heads up on what is going to be the big ticket items for 2012:
The Dress
Ok boob tube dresses, your time is up! Lace sleeves are back, as are illusion necklines. It’s so nice to see OTHER kinds of necklines coming to the fore...
Photo credit: {marthastewartweddings.com}
As for colour, Blush is making a comeback and is a pretty acceptable alternative to white.
Photo credit: {greenweddingshoes.com}
Vera Wang went a bit OTT with this one and featured tea-coloured dresses with lace detail on her runway...but we must say, we're liking this trend.
Photo credit: {paperblog.com}
Photography
Engagement Shoots (e-sessions) have become increasingly popular, as it not only helps you get to know your photographer. The other benefit is that it also helps you become comfortable having your photos taken together and you learn how to pose for a flattering shot. By the time your wedding day rolls around, you will feel like a professional model. But remember, this is not a HAVE TO HAVE...it's totally optional. View some e-sessions featured on this blog!
Cake & Food
Cupcakes were a big trend last year, but in 2012 the prediction is taller, sleeker minimalist cakes, with red velvet is a big flavour favourite. Say goodbye to ornate flower detail as well and hello to romantic icing ruffles.
Photo credit: {www.weddingbells.ca}
Dessert tables are also HUGE and this particular food station will include your wedding cake on a pretty, porcelain cake stand, surrounded by a myriad of cookies, macaroons and mini cheesecakes.
Photo credit: {greenweddingshoes.com}
Food stations, as mentioned above, are becoming a permanent fixture at weddings and is more interesting that a standard buffet. Think hot dog and hamburger stations or even just for your canapés as opposed to having them "waitered" around. We love this pie station idea in the pic below:
Photo credit: {greenweddingshoes.com}
Decor
Full-blown themes are in, not just colour schemes. So it's no longer "pink and peach", but "Alice in Wonderland", "Circus Circus" or "The Great Gatsby".
Photo credit: {disneyweddingsblog.com}
Non-floral accents in the form of feathers, fabrics, and metals being incorporated into the wedding decor. Jewelled accents never seem to go out of style!
Photo credit: {www.frankie.com.au}
Personalisation. This isn't necessarily DIY, but aspects like monogrammed invitations, tables named after your favourite movies, songs or books. The sky is the limit with this!
Photo credit: {boards.weddingbee.com}
Venue & reception
2012 will see smaller, more intimate weddings, with a preference for an outdoor ceremony. Venues that can cater for this (such as Toadbury and Hazeldene Hall) are usually also quite nostalgic in architecture, which just adds to the intimate nature of smaller weddings. Long tables are also making a comeback and are perfect for smaller weddings and not only look great, but are ideal for creating a personal and fun atmosphere. Banquet tables are a treat to decorate too as you can use all different centrepieces at certain points on the table such as pillar candles, flowers, tea lights, vases, lanterns etc...
Photo credit: {weddingsonline.ie}
That's it for our trends for 2012! Happy planning xxx
The Dress
Ok boob tube dresses, your time is up! Lace sleeves are back, as are illusion necklines. It’s so nice to see OTHER kinds of necklines coming to the fore...
Photo credit: {marthastewartweddings.com}As for colour, Blush is making a comeback and is a pretty acceptable alternative to white.
Photo credit: {greenweddingshoes.com}Vera Wang went a bit OTT with this one and featured tea-coloured dresses with lace detail on her runway...but we must say, we're liking this trend.
Photo credit: {paperblog.com}Photography
Engagement Shoots (e-sessions) have become increasingly popular, as it not only helps you get to know your photographer. The other benefit is that it also helps you become comfortable having your photos taken together and you learn how to pose for a flattering shot. By the time your wedding day rolls around, you will feel like a professional model. But remember, this is not a HAVE TO HAVE...it's totally optional. View some e-sessions featured on this blog!
Cake & Food
Cupcakes were a big trend last year, but in 2012 the prediction is taller, sleeker minimalist cakes, with red velvet is a big flavour favourite. Say goodbye to ornate flower detail as well and hello to romantic icing ruffles.
Photo credit: {www.weddingbells.ca}Dessert tables are also HUGE and this particular food station will include your wedding cake on a pretty, porcelain cake stand, surrounded by a myriad of cookies, macaroons and mini cheesecakes.
Photo credit: {greenweddingshoes.com}Food stations, as mentioned above, are becoming a permanent fixture at weddings and is more interesting that a standard buffet. Think hot dog and hamburger stations or even just for your canapés as opposed to having them "waitered" around. We love this pie station idea in the pic below:
Photo credit: {greenweddingshoes.com}Decor
Full-blown themes are in, not just colour schemes. So it's no longer "pink and peach", but "Alice in Wonderland", "Circus Circus" or "The Great Gatsby".
Photo credit: {disneyweddingsblog.com}Non-floral accents in the form of feathers, fabrics, and metals being incorporated into the wedding decor. Jewelled accents never seem to go out of style!
Photo credit: {www.frankie.com.au}Personalisation. This isn't necessarily DIY, but aspects like monogrammed invitations, tables named after your favourite movies, songs or books. The sky is the limit with this!
Photo credit: {boards.weddingbee.com}Venue & reception
2012 will see smaller, more intimate weddings, with a preference for an outdoor ceremony. Venues that can cater for this (such as Toadbury and Hazeldene Hall) are usually also quite nostalgic in architecture, which just adds to the intimate nature of smaller weddings. Long tables are also making a comeback and are perfect for smaller weddings and not only look great, but are ideal for creating a personal and fun atmosphere. Banquet tables are a treat to decorate too as you can use all different centrepieces at certain points on the table such as pillar candles, flowers, tea lights, vases, lanterns etc...
Photo credit: {weddingsonline.ie}That's it for our trends for 2012! Happy planning xxx
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