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Blue + White Porcelain: An homage to Mary McDonald

zenadiadesign — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:00:39 +0000

Ever since I saw the post about Mary McDonald on Elements of Style, I’ve been completely head over heels for her work. I immediately went out and bought Mary’s book and it does not disappoint. Mary’s interiors are so chic, eclectic and full of amazing details and colors. How AWESOME is that red office?

One of the things I noticed Mary does a lot of, is incorporating blue and white porcelain into her decor. I love this idea, because blue and white can go with so many color combinations, and can add that eclectic feel to your home or wedding decor.

This wedding by Jonathan Canlas used blue and white china for their reception tables, and I think it turned out really nice. I think piecing together 3-4 different shaped vases or containers in the blue and white would look amazing. Hopefully this is a new trend that stays, as I love blue and white porcelain!

Vintage Book Centerpieces

zenadiadesign — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:00:30 +0000

Gone are the days when brides turned to mirrors and candles for cheap centerpieces. These days, DIY Brides are coming up with fun and creative centerpieces. Using vintage books, combined with sprigs of floral, is a wonderful and inexpensive way to create a wedding centerpiece.

Image Credits: Rebekah J. Murray via EAD, Project Wedding, Inspired By This, 100 Layer Cake, Source Unknown, Rebekah J. Murray via EAD, The Treasured Petal, Simply Bloom Photography, The Sweetest Occasion

Spring Wedding Inspiration

zenadiadesign — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:30 +0000

Even though we’re on the verge of Fall and Winter, some brides are in the process of planning Springtime wedding right now. Here is some inspiration for a lovely Spring affair.

The Invitation

Featured Invitation: Lisa and Jess, by Zenadia Design

The Dress

The Boathouse, by Lela Rose

The Flowers

Top left and right Jose Villa, Bottom left and right B and G Photography for Beth Helmstetter

The Decor

Clockwise from top left: Jose Villa, Millie Holloman Photography, Lisa Lefkowitz, Martha Stewart

The Bridesmaids

Image via Yifat Oren

The Cake

Alice’s Tea Cup via Brides.com

Glass Drink Containers

zenadiadesign — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:00:44 +0000

Gone are the days of the glass punch bowl, as we welcome in the new drink dispenser, the chic glass container. These simple and vintage looking pieces are perfect for holding beverages at parties of any kind, and make for some beautiful and fun pictures. Definitely more interesting than your average punch bowl!

I did some searching around, and found some places that sell these beautiful containers, all with varying prices:

Target for $19.99 which is quite a steal, Pottery Barn for $59-$79 which I believe is the same one pictured bottom right in the collage above, and Amazon has a lot to choose from. The one pictured above runs for about $55.

Top board image credits: Mary McHenry, 100 Layer Cake, Wedding Chicks, Ivy Weddings

Flores Del Sol

zenadiadesign — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:00:50 +0000

Etsy shop Flores Del Sol creates beautiful modern floral arrangements from professionally preserved flowers and moss. I love that these flowers will last forever, but aren’t fake! Such a wonderful alternative. I am simply loving everything Flores Del Sol has to offer, and encourage you to head on over to their shop and take a look around!

Color Done Right

zenadiadesign — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:00:46 +0000

A while back 100 Layer Cake featured this wedding, photographed by Michele M. Waite, and I have to say it’s one of my favorite weddings to date simply because of the way the color scheme was done. The bride, Melanie, wanted a wedding that was bright and vibrant, but also soft and timeless. I love how she put the wedding party in fun and vibrant colors…

…and used soft muted tones for the reception…

You would think that these colors might clash, but on the contrary, it’s quite stunning! This just goes to show that you don’t have to have one set color scheme for both your ceremony and reception. I hope we see a growing trend of multiple color schemes for weddings. It’s such fun and definitely keeps things fun for the guests.

Melanie also had her bridesmaids carry balloons down the aisle which I thought was a fun idea! For more of this wonderful wedding visit Michele’s blog and 100 Layer Cake.

Wedding Day Signs

zenadiadesign — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:00:08 +0000

A while back I was creating some signs for a photoshoot and was searching the web for some inspiration. I couldn’t seem to find any blog posts on signs so I thought I would put one together. There are so many different options for signs at your wedding; wood, paper, calligraphy. I love seeing how brides incorporate different signs into their wedding celebrations. Below is some inspiration for wedding day signs.

Image Credits:

1 Elizabeth Messina via Santa Barbara Wedding Blog, 2 Jose Villa, 3 Erin Hearts Court, 4 Zoom Photography via SMP, 5 Jose Villa, 6 Heather Kincaid Photographer, 7 Gia Canali via 100 Layer Cake, 8 Max Wanger via 100 Layer Cake, 9 Gia Canali via 100 Layer Cake

Simply Stripes

zenadiadesign — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:00:43 +0000

While black and white damask has had it’s time for popularity, I think stripes are an incredible alternative to damask. Stripes can be in any color, but I’m seeing mostly black and white or navy and white. I’m definitely excited about this growing trend and can’t wait to see how brides and event planners incorporate it into more weddings and events!

Featured Invitation: Karla and Timothy, by Zenadia Design

Image Credits – 1 Erin Hearts Court, 2 Erin Swift, 3 Inspired By This, 4 Erin Hearts Court, 5-6 Erin Swift, 7 James Christianson Photographer via SMP, 8 Oscar De La Renta, 9-10 Brides.com, 11 Martha Stewart, 12 Yummy Cake Company, 13 Lulu and Letty

Totally Tents

zenadiadesign — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:51 +0000

Tents have become increasingly popular in weddings these days, especially for those outdoor locations that might otherwise get a bit chilly. My favorites are the clear tents, and the tent frames with just fabric draped around the edges. Although tents can be a bit expensive, when done right they can add so much to your wedding. Especially if rain or cold weather is in the forecast for your outdoor location. If you are planning a wedding or celebration, and plan to have a tent, definitely check out this article on Brides. It’s incredibly helpful for choosing the right tent for you. Below is some of my favorite inspiration for tents at a wedding.

Image credits: 1 Elizabeth Messina via TBC, 2 Michelle Rago, 3 Love Life Images via TBC, 4 Donna Von Burening via TBC, 5 Klein Karoo Weddings, 6-7 Michelle Rago, 8 Brides.com, 9 Duet Weddings, 10 Brides.com, 11 Brides.com, 12 Lyndsey Hamilton Events

Vintage China

zenadiadesign — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:29 +0000

Charming and unique, using vintage china in your reception decor can add a bit of eclectic whimsy. I’m loving the little tea cups and saucers as bud vases. Mix and matched plates make a beautiful alternative to white china. These beautiful wares can be found on ebay, antique shops and even thrift stores!

Image Credits: 1 Style Circle, 2-4 Duet Weddings, 5 Max Wanger, 6 Stephanie Williams via 100 Layer Cake, 7 Once Wed, 8-9 Jasmine Star