Happy St. Patty's & Personality Board #18

Let's be honest. I live in Oklahoma, and it's like Hot Pink and Zebra are just now hitting their radars. In honor of my disgust with insanely bright and matchy, and today's affinity for all things green, here's a wedding I would actually have that incorporates those elements. Gerber daisies and zebra anything still don't make the cut.

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As much as I love antiqued styles, occasionally it's refreshing to see pink and green paired without beckoning the Shabby Chic moniker.

Other common trends you're seeing [and hating]?

Personality Board #17

I've recently been working on some things that are much more elegant than is my usual cup of tea, and it got me thinking about this wedding design I'd gathered...

I'd like to see ghost chairs and listen to 40's jazz at this wedding.

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Let's be serious. I'm not capable of too much elegance.

Miniature Vision, Option C

Someone do this and have fun! PLEASE!

Now that you've seen all three of the abbreviated versions of visions that begin the wedding planning process, tell me what you think! Which would you choose for yourself? Which do you think is the most current?

Miniature Vision, Option B

Remember the plan to give examples of Visions? Here is the second -- and boy, is it bright?! This entire wedding was built around the chair seen on the second page. With a piece that's that much fun, how could the rest of it not continue that whimsical but elegant electricity?

Sharing option 3 this afternoon! Think Pencil Bouquets...

Miniature Vision, Option A

As I mentioned here, I'd like to share some abbreviated versions of the Visions (say that three times fast) created for brides and families, so everyone can really be on the same page.

Option A was built from a candle. Yes, a candle. A bride brought the votive on page three and asked for her wedding design to mirror that style, but to be more formal and timeless.

I included two bridesmaid looks, as often those hues can't be determined before choosing a venue.... and because I really love coordinated ladies over matching ones.

This can't be your favorite yet, because there are still two more to come. Look for Option 2 in the morning!

All attire shown is J.Crew, with the exception of the last ties, found at Etsy shop Toybreaker.

Personality Board #16 + Visions of Awesome

In honor of my desire to be outside picnicing and taking hundreds of light-leaking photographs, I want to share this wedding I've dreamt up for no one in particular. Someone, please make this your wedding, and send me photos. I'll die satisfied.

Speaking of wedding design, let's talk about making plans in the beginning, and how much it helps to start with the end in mind! One of the first steps that I take with a couple planning their wedding is hashing out their vision. Sometimes that means they spill trillions of minute details that are incredibly personal, or in occasional other circumstances, they realize at this moment that they have no idea what they want. Some requests are as simple as "Please-no-pink-or-I'll-die" and "Classic." Others can throw an exciting curve ball, like Kristin&Dustin, who asked for Vintage Romance and Marvel Comics.

Whatever challenging wants they throw out, or fears they make known, I make it my job to make it work, and present the smathering of ideas in a cohesive form -- the "Vision." Once complete, this can range from 15-30 digital pages and a shopping + projects list. Think suggested gown and all accessories, attire to outfit your whole bridal party, ceremony and reception decorations, custom invitation suite design (upon request), and the like. As this is the rolling ball for the entire planning process, this is also an option I present to couples who can do most of their work but really desire help pulling things together and want some creative ideas.

Yes, I've shared Personality Boards on the site, but these are personality boards on steroids. I'd like to share three examples of hypothetical Visions with you, each posted separately. Option A is glamorous and elegant, undeniably feminine. Option B is bright, electrifying, and impossible to not smile when in attendance. Option C is handmade, adorable, and gives me the same feeling as when I watch "You've Got Mail."

Look for these little gems following this post, and please -- Chime in with your favorites, other styles you'd like to see examples of, and if you'd like help with assembling a vision for your wedding or home!

Fun Couples Getting Married

I've been working with a few couples this weekend on wedding plans, and can not tell you how excited I am. One is a couple that actually asked to start from scratch with the groom present, in order to fully incorporate his desires into the planning. This. Is. Awesome. I said it on Twitter and I'll say it again: I LOVE a couple that chooses personality over pressure to impress!

I also signed up officially to work with some good friends of mine, and let's just say this -- with engagement photos like these, you know they'll have an absolutely adorable wedding. Such sweet folks! Photo by Kris Boevers.

Erin&Shea, Karen&Stuart, you are why I love working with people getting married.

Personality Board #15

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Personality Board #14

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Personality Board #13

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Personality Board #12

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Personality Board #11

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Personality Board #10

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Personality Board #9

Why are they called "Personality Boards" and not just inspiration boards, like the others I've seen? Simply, because they're more personal. As much as the artist in me loves details and pretty things, I believe a wedding to be so much more. An honest reflection of your life and your love and what makes you happiest. Further, when I work with clients for their weddings and homes, I start out by casting a vision -- a result that is like a Personality Board on steroids.
Then on more steroids. They're big.

That said, here's another. Isn't it pretty?

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What's one piece of inspiration you've connected with but can't seem to tie into your event/interior? Do share! Maybe I'll make a custom board for you.

REAL Radiant Studios Wedding: Kristin & Dustin

Radiant Studios wore a lot of hats in preparation for their day of awesome, taking on responsibility for invitations & programs, floral arrangements, coordination, decoration and tear-down, some photography, creating a website for guests to visit, wreaths and some other handmade projects.

The pictures don't even convey how much stinking fun my friends are.

And congratulations to you guys for being featured on the Budget Savvy Bride's blog! That's fantastic. So happy for you.

Incredibly chill, rolled with the punches, and are crazy about Marvel comics, for crying out loud. I love these guys.

{ Ceremony at Blakemore Church of the Nazarene in Nashville. Reception in family friend's home. Some photos supplied by Tori Whorton Photography. }