Wedding tips, tricks, and straight up prettyTumblr (3.0; @heyweddinglady)http://heyweddinglady.com/I’m not sure which ring you mean - can you email me the picture and I’ll see if I can...http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50744700731http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50744700731Sat, 18 May 2013 11:10:20 -0700heyweddinglady<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/819f720c6851d8928bd6abbd766ac8d3/tumblr_mmyb01BBKK1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>As if I wasn’t already enamored with this peony petal design - here’s another incredible cake! I love the petals over the edible gold leaf for a little extra glamour</p> <p>- via <a href="http://www.thecakecompany.com.au/cake-gallery/wedding-cakes/page/3" target="_blank">The Cake Company</a></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50664984846http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50664984846Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:39 -0700weddingswedding cakepeoniesgold leaf<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ff312b4bb391b19ec43247b83d93dec7/tumblr_mmwsudbk3W1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m loving the boards commissioned by Napa Valley Linens! Blush is everywhere right now and I thought a fun way to maximize the lovely, feminine color was to play with tone on tone and add in the gorgeous metallic of rose gold!</p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50599455990http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50599455990Thu, 16 May 2013 13:56:00 -0700weddingsinspiration boardbriderose goldblushbouquetsengagement ringsequinswedding dresscenterpiecesAww, thank you! The Firefly and Sherlock boards were a lot of fun - I love those shows and they both...http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50508927229http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50508927229Wed, 15 May 2013 11:24:00 -0700weddingsinspirationask the ladywedding nerderyI have had a couple of Beauty and the Beast requests! The first one was a glam, gold & black...http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50431308446http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50431308446Tue, 14 May 2013 10:58:00 -0700fiore-della-lunaweddingsinspiration boardbeauty and the beast<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cd8d6a8c6c2d6673c9a6e883dc35cfe2/tumblr_mmsutdexZJ1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I can’t wait to see your inspiration boards for <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mindy-kaling-brings-bj-novak-to-met-gala-gets-nervous-about-meeting-anna-wintour-201375" target="_blank">Mindy Kaling’s gorgeous Met Ball ensemble </a>- here’s mine! The gorgeous colors made me think of jewels and I love that the rich purple and bright teal can be used to read classic or punched with with modern shapes to read up to the minute!</p> <p><br/>Photo Credits: Centerpiece - Unknown, via Pinterest; Gown - <a href="http://poshposh.com/2010/01/carolina-herrera-amethyst-ruffled-sleeveless-silk-gown/" target="_blank">Carolina Herrara</a>; Bouquet by <a href="http://fleurologydesign.com/" target="_blank">Fleurology</a> via <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2011/09/19/bouquet-recipe-pink-purple-succulents-bouquet/" target="_blank">Wedding Chicks</a>; Teacups via <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/planning/bridal-shower-ideas-21/attachment/bridal-shower-ideas-blue-teacups-2/" target="_blank">WeddingBelle</a>; Amethyst Ring via <a href="http://minmit.com/jewellery/index.php/russian-siberian-amethyst-ring-1904-1908/" target="_blank">MinMit Jewelry</a>; Cake via Unknown - <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/22447698112903353/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50430812730http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50430812730Tue, 14 May 2013 10:48:49 -0700weddingsinspiration boardmindy kalingwedding dresscenterpieceslilacsamethystturquoisewedding cakeantique ringteacupsIt’s thelady@heyweddinglady.com! I can’t wait to see your design!http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50317943930http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50317943930Sun, 12 May 2013 20:43:15 -0700I have some great new design projects in the works that I am beyond excited to share with all of...http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50301283958http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50301283958Sun, 12 May 2013 17:08:17 -0700weddingsinspiration boardcolor combinationdesigndesign challenge<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d95da1e13e36438c7e718132bc0f8d94/tumblr_mmlk3gBU8i1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Central Coast of California is wrapped in a thick blanket of fog more often than not - drive from Big Sur to San Francisco on a summer day and find ivory sand and seaglass waves hung with a veil of gray. Coral poppies and deep green Cypress trees provide a splash of color under the pewter skies. </p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50269745162http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50269745162Sun, 12 May 2013 10:08:29 -0700weddingsinspiration boardbeach weddingwedding dressbouquetscenterpieceswedding caketable decorhanging bottlespoppiespeonies<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/156de2e53b763c70fa57df016a43a0f0/tumblr_mmk5p6rF3u1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Forget the Oscars - Fashion’s biggest night of the year was this past Monday, the famous Met Ball. Much has been made of Kim Kardashian’s couch camouflage gown but for me the look of the night was the stunning J. Mendel gown on Chanel Iman. The bold black & white stripes, asymmetrical gown, and hot pink clutch inspired this board!</p> <p><img alt="Chanel Iman at the 2013 Met Ball in J. Mendel" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p206x206/936838_10151665182158816_1267834196_n.jpg"/></p> <p>Photo Credits: Table - Florals by <a href="http://www.nicoleha.com/" target="_blank">Nicole Ha</a>, Rentals by <a href="http://milkglassvintagerentals.blogspot.com/2013/01/casa-amore-2012.html" target="_blank">Milk Glass Vintage Rentals</a>, Photography by <a href="http://www.skogasinvogue.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Skog</a>; Cake by <a href="http://www.laelcakes.com/" target="_blank">Lael Cakes</a> via <a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-cakes/For-the-sultry-siren-who-cant-resist-a-somelikeithot-2000000002108082" target="_blank">Brides.com</a>; Striped Shoes & <a href="http://www.milouandolin.com/california-mansion-wedding/" target="_blank">Bouquet</a> shot by <a href="http://www.milouandolin.com/" target="_blank">Milou & Olin Photography</a>; Gown by <a href="http://www.lyst.com/clothing/j-mendel-organza-stripe-gown-blackwhite/" target="_blank">J. Mendel</a></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50096630928http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50096630928Fri, 10 May 2013 09:47:47 -0700weddingsinspiration boardfashionchanel imanj. mendelmet ballwedding cakecenterpiecesblack and whitestripesshoesbouquetswedding dress<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4d7544a0a21fa2a244bcb234533e95d2/tumblr_mmjvmpdrYv1rssy9lo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Congratulations to the winner of the Hey Wedding Lady birthday giveaway and a custom made 3-strand pearl & crystal necklace - booksbeforebedtime!</p> <p>Please message me or email me at thelady@heyweddinglady.com with your address!</p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50042768193http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50042768193Thu, 09 May 2013 15:36:37 -0700weddingsjewelrygiveawaybooksbeforebedtime<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/64ac3eb6d4566dccf13692ba781b2464/tumblr_mmjuwbIQb81rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This incredible Peony patterned cake inspired the custom background for the new Hey Wedding Lady blog! I can’t wait to share all the new design features with you when it goes live. Check back soon for more updates on the new site!</p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50036346769http://heyweddinglady.com/post/50036346769Thu, 09 May 2013 14:12:11 -0700weddingswedding cakepeoniesheyweddingladydesign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b11b2dd371bd9ea38f189944505c194/tumblr_mme1ryZWFI1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wine & Gold Inspiration Board - play up the rich colors and the luxury of gold for a regal feeling, or pair it with wild flowers, berries and candlelight for a rustic, vineyard event!</p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/49785778310http://heyweddinglady.com/post/49785778310Mon, 06 May 2013 10:55:10 -0700weddingsinspiration boardbouquetswedding cakeceremonylinensinvitation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c532931f669d78118117aaa6c05c6997/tumblr_mmaiubBpks1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A Kate Spade inspired board for Napa Valley Linens! Clean, classic black & white stripes with aubergine & gold accents!</p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/49697686466http://heyweddinglady.com/post/49697686466Sun, 05 May 2013 10:01:27 -0700weddingsinspiration boardkate spadewedding cakebouquetssuitsinvitationstripes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/edc4750e01e3ef2ae56b42df19d6b45e/tumblr_mmairb5u4T1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A texture inspired board I made for Napa Valley Linens! I absolutely fell in love with the Ana Parzych Windswept cake featured in the latest edition of The Knot, not to mention that Chantilly lace Marchesa gown!</p> <p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">Dress by Marchesa, Bouquet photographed by Amanda Hein, Invitation by Bella Figura, Cake by Ana Parzych, Linen by Napa Valley Linens, Centerpieces by Martha Stewart Weddings</span></span></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/49618373830http://heyweddinglady.com/post/49618373830Sat, 04 May 2013 13:11:35 -0700weddingsinspiration boardwedding dresswedding cakelinensbouquetsinvitationcenterpieces http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48793785659http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48793785659Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:06:41 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1044113a54d55e4a60aa4148e930e26d/tumblr_mlitei0ivz1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d4e0be9c39815e074fd67624dea2583/tumblr_mlitei0ivz1rssy9lo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/584877d2c4d82d1134fbe3ec42f58a24/tumblr_mlitei0ivz1rssy9lo3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/55711982f7381544b2a6145c37c67ca0/tumblr_mlitei0ivz1rssy9lo4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Remember this <a href="http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/wedding_dresses/8465" target="_blank">Justin Alexander</a> gown that had all my brides atwitter? It’s picture perfect at this Northern California wedding by the ladies of <a href="http://www.coastsidecouture.com/" target="_blank">Coastside Couture! </a>The vibrant turquoise & coral color scheme is a fabulous match for the fun & flirty tea-length dress!</p> <p>- via <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/castle-house-wedding-lauren-brandt/" target="_blank">Green Wedding Shoes</a></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48381243180http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48381243180Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:12:00 -0700weddingswedding dressbride and groomcenterpiecestable runnerbouquetsreception<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dc31ce24d00906b29810f28b0973f8dd/tumblr_mlil5xyJlh1rssy9lo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e5de430cf0672d87087283d1845a0f32/tumblr_mlil5xyJlh1rssy9lo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7489a3aa16f6808d77c483488713d7b6/tumblr_mlil5xyJlh1rssy9lo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/31776724f6d848ca6b8dd6f10920e3da/tumblr_mlil5xyJlh1rssy9lo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0c88d9f319b8fbddad3102292d12f3d6/tumblr_mlil5xyJlh1rssy9lo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/89dcd966e459b8b7ce0ed8a5fcd40975/tumblr_mlil5xyJlh1rssy9lo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/49aa9b3b7a4c7629083abca1e5b0e8b5/tumblr_mlil5xyJlh1rssy9lo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The best kind of styled shoot is the one that barely looks styled at all - all the elements come together so organically that you wouldn’t change a thing! That’s where this lovely ombre inspired shoot comes in! That fabulous marigold color in the linens and flowers really carries the shoot for one of the best rustic inspirations I’ve seen yet!</p> <p>- via <a href="http://todaysbridesf.com/videos.php?id=27%20" target="_blank">Today’s Bride</a></p> <p>Photography via <a href="http://www.jklifestories.com/" target="_blank">JK Lifestories</a>; Florals via <a href="http://soulflowersf.com/" target="_blank">Soulflower Floral;</a> Linens via <a href="http://www.nvlinens.com/homepage.php?screenwidth=1280&screenheight=800" target="_blank">Napa Valley Linens</a>; Rentals via <a href="http://blueprintstudiocollection.com/index.php?page=home" target="_blank">Blueprint Studios</a> & <a href="http://onetruelovevintage.com/" target="_blank">One True Love Vintage Rentals</a></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48375000444http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48375000444Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:48:00 -0700weddingsstyled shootnapa valley linenscenterpiecesbride and groomwedding cakeRustic Wedding<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7df4c56a8921c4e43bc346fc3b5bd2e6/tumblr_mlh2uq7Kyq1rssy9lo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7c8e6f3395560f0a05ac301843cdb379/tumblr_mlh2uq7Kyq1rssy9lo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/27e357698781a93b400eab96923d81c9/tumblr_mlh2uq7Kyq1rssy9lo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/50754a4c71f73db542ffe79d66034ed6/tumblr_mlh2uq7Kyq1rssy9lo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A sweet, graphic stripe, a garden of brilliant peonies, and the perfect vintage touches - this design is what happen when the perfect vendors come together! I adore the collaboration by <a href="http://www.milkglassvintagerentals.com/#!__products/must-have-decor" target="_blank">Milk Glass Vintage Rentals</a> & the incomparable <a href="http://www.nicoleha.com/" target="_blank">Nicole Ha Designs, </a>gorgeously shot by <a href="http://www.skogasinvogue.com/splash/" target="_blank">Jennifer Skog</a>!</p> <p>- via <a href="http://milkglassvintagerentals.blogspot.com/2013/01/casa-amore-2012.html" target="_blank">Milk Glass Vintage Rentals</a></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48369644163http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48369644163Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:24:00 -0700weddingsstyled shootcenterpiecesvintagepeoniesstripes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e086adc3789be0b33dbdbfd6a71fac7c/tumblr_mlh0b0WIfZ1rssy9lo1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Plum & Pearl - striking, stylish, and darkly romantic; an ideal design for a bride who wants a chic day with a minimum of fuss and frills but doesn’t want to sacrifice beauty. The regal color of plums is offset by creamy pearl and a wealth of paler purples to make the rich tones pop. Keep it simple and prepare to be swept off your feet.</p> <p>Photo Credits: Ombre Centerpiece via <a href="http://styleunveiled.com/wedding-blog/wiley-valentine-and-a-wedding-at-the-ambassador-campus.html" target="_blank">Style Unveiled</a>; Black Pearl Wedding Cake by <a href="http://maggieaustincake.com/" target="_blank">Maggie Austin</a> via <a href="http://www.limnandlovely.com/2012/08/22/maggie-austin-cake-designs-leading-lady/" target="_blank">Limn & Lovely;</a> Industrial Ceremony via <a href="http://styleserendipity.com/2012/02/creative-ceremony-backdrops-hot-trend-for-2012/" target="_blank">Style Serendipity</a>; Draped Head Table via <a href="http://www.huyphamphotography.com/casa-amore-2012/" target="_blank">Huy Pham</a>; Bridesmaids by Donna Morgan via <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/10/08/donna-morgan-spring-2013-bridal-collection/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a>; Bridal Gown via <a href="http://airebarcelona.es/en/vestido/137-REMIR-134.html" target="_blank">Aire Barcelona</a></p>http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48304711806http://heyweddinglady.com/post/48304711806Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:42:00 -0700weddingsinspiration boardcenterpieceswedding cakewedding dressbridesmaidshead tableceremonytwinkle lightspearl