Once I came across the top left photo of the girl in the dress on etsy, I knew I couldn't let another week go by without creating an inspiration board for you. And, since Valentine's Day is this Sunday, the board started to come together from there, the timing of seeing the photo was perfect. This board, with a bit of vintage touches, focuses on red and brown with a variety of patterns mixed in. And, how fun would it be to have a cupcake decorating party incorporated into a bridal shower?

Image Credits and Resources:
Cherries Jubilee {A 1950s RED Rockabilly Trophy Wife Dream Dress with Black and White Cherry Novelty Print} from Fab Gabs Vintage, Heart Shaped Leaves Wedding Invitation from Lani Blue Stationery, Be Mine Cupcakes from Better Homes and Gardens, Red Velvet Flower Cluster Necklace with Vintage Buttons and Jewelry from Just Liv, Printable Personalized Valentines Day gift tags/goodie bag tags from Chachke Designs, 12 Petal Boxes in Red Pink Love from Piping Hot Papers

Today's inspiration board is probably one of my favorites I've put together lately. I just love how all the images fell right into place. I love the accents with pine cones and the pop of green. And, the ribbon band on the invitation ties in perfectly with the folded napkin at the place setting. Wouldn't it be lovely to be married infront of a crackling fireplace? So cozy and warm for you and the guests. And, why not greet your guests as they enter the reception with a nice warm winter drink?

Image Credits and Resources:
Bride and bridesmaids from Blush Events, photographed by Alan Maudie, Mantel decorated with pine cones and spruces from Better Homes and Gardens, Wreath with pine cones and monogram from Brides, Pine Cone Invitation from Olio Style, Pine cone bouquet from Brides, Wedding Cake with pine bough branch accents from Brides, Pine cone boutonniere from The Orange Blossom, Table Setting from Maddycakes Muse

Today I wanted to share with you some of the beautiful uses of doilies for weddings. With more and more weddings going vintage, I think we will be seeing many more uses for this delicate lace whether it's with paper or fabric. And, if you're looking for vintage doilies for your own DIY projects, a simple search for "doily" on etsy under the dropdown of "vintage" yielded 80 pages of results when I last checked.

Using doilies as place cards, you can place a small token or favor inside a rolled over doily that is secured with a vintage brooch. And, then write the name of the guest and place the doily on the center of their plate. {from Matthew Mead} Consider coasters at each place setting or as favors. {from The Cozy Chalet} Lace luminaries add a beautiful candle lit glow to your reception. The intricate patterns of doilies glued inside of paper-bag lanterns are illuminated by votive candles. {from Martha Stewart Weddings} Crocheted doilies make for a beautiful handbag. {from Country Living, w/how-to instructions} Beautifully handcrafted wedding invitations with paper doilies. {from Lee & Hamilton Wedding}

Lace doily clutch from Sew Lola, Lacy light luminaries from Martha Stewart Weddings, Doily wrapped votives from Perfect Bound, Doily wrapped favors from Snippet & Ink

And, lastly, doilies don't always have to be white or cream in color, above shows a great example of dying your doilies to a color that matches your event. To see more on how to do this, please visit Eddie Ross' blog.

Today's inspiration board feautures the popular color combo of yellow with grey, which I think are perfect colors for a winter wedding or even for early spring. Wishing everyone a very happy, safe and healthy New Year. I'll be back on Monday and please be on the lookout for the weekly giveaways to resume on Tuesday.

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Today's seasonal inspiration board would work not only for a holiday wedding, but also for Valentine's Day or anytime in February {the month of love}.

To see the original post of the following inspiration board {with image links and shopping resources}, please click here.