Okay, call me cliché but I really do love the fall. It’s sweater season (in theory… in reality it’s been 80 all week, but go with me here) the apples are at their best, the leaves are turning and the holidays are about to begin.
Fall is a time for savoring rich flavors, rich experiences, and gorgeous rich colors like the ones above.
And speaking of bucking tradition… today I have, hands down, one of the prettiest elopements I’ve ever seen.
No. Contest.
It took us forEVER to decide on our wedding invitation wording. It’s not that we were all that indecisive, really, but the thing is, unless you’re planning to go completely traditional, or are a master wordsmith, there aren’t a whole lot of alternatives out there.
In fact, I felt a little overloaded by options that sound suspiciously like a nursery rhyme.
So let’s just say I spent a few (million) hours scouring the web for something a little less traditional that also didn’t suck, and after all of that time invested, I thought I should share a few of my favorites (many of which come from this amazing list here… a treasure trove of unconventional alternatives, it is).
Of course, all of the options listed below can be mixed, matched, and adjusted as you like. Take a little from here, a little from there, until you have the perfect combination.
And if you’re looking to include a really great quote, don’t forget about our very own Quiet Sundays.
(oh, and scroll all the way to the bottom of the post if you want to see the wording we eventually settled on)
What do you think? Would you go with something super unconventional, or do you prefer more traditional wording?
As the summer quickly fades (stop already, August!) I find myself more and more in need of a really good backyard BBQ. Of course, Mark and I have only a little pittance of a back yard, so we might need to get creative, but never you mind… what I’m really craving is this…
These shots make me long for a potluck… good friends sharing their favorites. How come those aren’t as popular as they used to be? Just the word evokes images of June Cleaver dresses and JELL-O molds.
That’s right, with the big JELL-O letters those molds.
But maybe it’s time we brought it back. And not just the practice, but the word. Maybe it’s time we had a good old fashioned potluck.
Who’s in?
Not only are Leah and Matt beyond gorgeous, this bride and groom are also obviously a ton of fun.
Wondering what the heck I’m talking about? Just scroll a little. There’s kind of no way you’ll be disappointed.
Oh you guys… the gorgeous simplicity of this wedding really gets me. A perfect location, a stylish bride and groom, and the most joyful guests… there is truly nothing better, and nothing more you need.
Actually, it’s a little embarrassing just how much I’ve managed to obsess over calligraphy these past few months… something about this one little element of design manages to bring out the crazy like few things can. Colors, materials, big letters, small letters… I tell you, I’ve found things to obsess about that no sane mind ever should.
But I’m happy to report that yesterday, I officially boxed everything up and sent it off! Soon, our invitations will be ready to go, our place cards perfect, and our table numbers set.
Fruit Cones / Couple / Yarn Jars / Beer Vases / Strawberry Shortcake Pops / Blueberry, Strawberry, & Jicama Salsa
I know the holiday is little inconvenient this year, since it falls on a Wednesday, but are you planning a party for the 4th of July?
If I were, I would be all over those beer bottle vases and yarn jars. I feel like they’re just the right mix of pretty and fun… and could be thrown together even at the last minute for very little dough.
… did you notice how I’m talking you into throwing a party?
This napkin set, featuring correspondence written by the likes of Mark Twain and Emily Dickinson, would be the perfect addition to any registry.
Or maybe even an idea for a fun wedding day DIY?
Photos: Rylee Hitchner via Once Wed
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