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2009-06-29T15:19:45-05:00

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2009-06-22T19:45:31-05:00

The blog is moving to its home at www.trendsettingwedding.com shortly.I hope you'll like the changes and better features! The @trendsettingwedding.com email may be down as well at times. If you want to write in, you can do so at this address: trendsettingwedding@gmail.com

Since there will be quite a number of changes, there has to be blog 'down time' and the format will look different at times.

It will be back up- and better- shortly.

For now, take a break and twitter away. :) twitter.com/trendsettingwed

What I like this week...

2009-06-19T14:44:27-05:00

Work has been busy [+ stressful] these past few weeks, but this week in particular...wheww-y! So I haven't had much down time to compile a complete list of what I like this week...but here are a few.

Have you seen this lovely cake from Cake!? Spotted via It's a Jaime Thing.

I like these fabulous French Circus baby shower invitations from Hostess with the Mostess she is doing for Tisha Campbell Martin and Duane Martin, both of whom I had the pleasure of meeting a few times at various work events. Congrats to the lovely couple!

I like these artist designed desktop wallpapers on Kindred, a site started by Holly of Decor8 + Haus Maus, and Ez of Creature Comforts.

Ways to Modernize Your Event: Invitations / Letter Addressing

2009-06-19T14:13:02-05:00

Creative + modern invitations are one thing - nice looking envelopes are another. I love modern fonts + handwriting.

Some of the most unique + cool handwriting / letter addressing I have seen is from Gala Font. I first heard of Gala Font from Amy Jean aka Relentless Bride via her post, here. Check it out. She is using Gala Font for her own upcoming wedding.

Now, I wish I had handwriting like that!

Ways to Modernize Your Event: Cool Desserts + Goodies

2009-06-16T10:00:00-05:00

So, you have a sweet tooth [Like yours truly. Did I mention it is the 3rd time this week I had a cupcake for breaky?] Or rather you'd like to treat your guests to delicious sweets + goodies...but you don't want just any sweet table or candy buffet...

Look at these yummy desserts from Sweet and Saucy Shop + this lovely dessert display I spotted on the Jesi Haack Weddings blog from a wedding at the recently renovated + modern Belamar Hotel in the South Bay/Manhattan Beach, CA.

Lemon cupcakes, cake lollipops, and awesomely modern cookies, oh my!
I love what they've done...the mini desserts, the display, + the cookies in line with the wedding theme. Love this...

[image credit: Adrianne Bonafede ]

Ways to Modernize Your Event: Ghost Chairs

2009-06-15T14:25:08-05:00

This week's ideas + inspiration will be how to make 'normal' more modern. Think of it as a Cliff's notes of sorts...with some of my current favorites.

What better way to modernize a reception or event space than GHOST CHAIRS. I love the clean look of these chairs + the way they really open up a space [+ draw attention to your tablescapes]. After all, you can literally see through the chairs. The result? Great decor + photos like these from White Lilac Inc. and Barnet Photography, respectively from a recent wedding at one of my favorite LA area venues - The Beverly Hills Hotel [remember this post?]...

[image credit: Barnet Photography]

[image credit: Pure Contemporary]

Looking to modernize the high boy tables for the cocktail hour? You can also find Ghost Stools out there as well, like these from Kartell...

[image credit: All Modern]

Are any of you planning to use Ghost Chairs, or have in the past for your wedding or event?

Vintage Rustic Wedding Floral + Decor

2009-06-13T15:08:13-05:00

As mentioned earlier in the week, the inspiration this week focuses around a Vintage Rustic affair.
I like the Vintage Rustic aesthetic because to me, it romanticizes normal rustic decor...giving it a boost of loveliness for a wedding. I assembled some centerpiece + decor ideas + inspiration below.

I will highlight a few:
- looking for a centerpiece but not keen on traditional favors? The idea is not new but is a lovely one: use mini potted plants + min floral arrangements for place cards and/or favors. When grouped together, they can make a cute little centerpiece.
- for a more rustic ring bearer pillow, see this one from Luckey U.
- I spotted this DIY rustic cake stand on from Once Wed via Simply Natural.
- to fill that space if you are going light on the flowers, look into Lanterns like those below from Pottery Barn or even mini lanterns + mini centerpieces like in this photo taken by from Mel Barlow.

[image credit: mini floral centerpieces - Sugar Plum Invitations via Beach Bungalow 8; tree stump, bouquet, green + red flower mini centerpieces + lanterns - Mel Barlow; ring bearer nest pillow - Luckey U; mini potted plant - Martha Stewart Weddings; DIY cake stand - Once Wed via Simply Natural; black lanterns - Pottery Barn]