Board #322: All is Calm, All is Bright

I thought I'd get in the holiday spirit with a week of winter wedding inspiration boards. Today's board is not just a warm and wintry wedding, but it's also a new look at pink and green. I imagine this wedding taking place at home in the depth of a snowy winter, with lots and lots of candleglow, and touches of greenery in the details. Greet guests with miniature cups of hot chocolate and marshmallows. Set the ceremony up at the fireplace - even if it's not a working fireplace, you can fill it with large candles, line the mantle with them too, and light those. Give your attendants cardigans (personalized with their initials) to keep warm.

Mood: warm, light
Palette: pastel pink, pale yellow, boxwood green

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Top row from left: hot chocolate with homemade marshmallow from Martha Stewart Weddings, veil by Rosa Clara, favor boxes from Martha Stewart Weddings, snowy house photo by Cameron Purdy
Row 2: photo from Martha Stewart Weddings, fireplace altar from Wonderful Grafitti, typography by Jessica Hische
Row 3: topiary banner from Martha Stewart Weddings, shoe photo by Jamie Grenough, boxwood wreath cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, peach bouquet from Rebecca Thuss
Row 4: dress from Martha Stewart Weddings, candle centerpieces from Red Orchid Design, shortbread cookies from Martha Stewart Weddings, green tie from Brides

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Popcorn Bar Stickers

I created wedding invitations for Tanisha and Vincent back in January and their wedding is just now less than a week away. They asked me to create a few of the remaining pieces for their wedding including these adorable round stickers for their guests to use at the Gourmet Popcorn Bar, a seating chart and a bar menu. They are all done in the same color scheme: tiffany blue, black and white and these stickers are just an adorable way for the guests to seal their bags after they fill them up!

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An Otter.
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Eurovision.
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My face on your suitcase.
Millie's Mum.
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A great big wide thing.
Junior Apprentice.
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Welcome Dallas.
Concern for Gwen.
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Made for each other.
I have been compared to a used Ford Escort.
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Wine Club and Post 200!

Today marks my 200th post and what better way to celebrate than with some wine? We had another meeting of wine club on Wednesday at the drop dead gorgeous home of Wanda and Christina Austin, co-workers of one of our core members. Their home is amazing and this dramatic bar made for a perfect backdrop.

It was Chardonnay night, so chosen because for some reason, most of us really dislike Chardonnays. We thought it was high time to find one we could imagine downing more than once, so we set out to tackle this important issue.

We had:

• Domaine Alfred Stainless Chardonnay: This was the hands-down favorite. It was effervescent, which I love, and was very fruity and light for a Chardonnay. It didn't have that tart bitterness I associate with Chardonnay, so it was a welcome change.

• Alice White Chardonnay: This is an inexpensive, Australian Chardonnay that Wanda called her "house wine." It was light and refreshing, perfect to have with a meal.

• Brampton Unoaked Chardonnay: A South African wine that was lighter and citrusy. It had notes of pineapple that I could actually pick up, as opposed to normal when I just nod and smile.

• Grand Vin de Bourgogne Chablis: Erica (our wine mistress of ceremonies) taught us that a Chablis from Burgundy is like getting a champagne from Champagne, France — the real deal. This was my pick and was the only one I could find at Total Wine. It was different; it tasted like no other Chardonnay I've ever tried. Erica said its flavors were more pure — sharp, distinct green apple, with a buttery finish. Interesting, but had a tart start.

• Patrick Javillier Bourgogne: A white burgundy with a sharp bite. Erica taught us that white burgundies should age for three years before consumption, while sweet wines should be served almost immediately.

The spectacular bar area at the Austin home.

Three generations: Victoria, her daughter and her mother, visiting from Rochester, N.Y.

Erica pours a selection for Miranda.

Christina and Miranda pose with the crowd favorite.

The wine club gang, minus some of our faves who couldn't make the trip across the water due to horrific storms.

And to finish, an amazing homemade chocolate cake garnished with fresh fruit. Delicious!

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Sonya Renee Discount!

I'm pretty sure I've said this before, but one of my favorite pieces of jewelry is my monogrammed necklace from Sonya Renee. Their pieces come in a range of prices, and would make for perfect bridesmaid gifts, or just something pretty for yourself.

From now until December 15, Sonya Renee is offering Snippet & Ink readers a discount of 25% off any purchase (not to be combined with other offers). Even if you've seen their work before, be sure to stop by the site and check out some of their beautiful new pieces. Just enter in the code Snippet upon checkout to receive the 25% discount.

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Board #253: Vineyard Classic

Someone once said to me that vineyard weddings are a cliché. My answer to that would be, they're a cliché the way roses are a cliché, and traditional vows, and wearing white, and having a Champagne toast. I certainly appreciate deviating from things just because that's they way they've always been done, but there is also something to be said for tradition and classic style. If you want something classic, don't avoid it just because it has been done before, because the truth is, even if you get married while skydiving or wearing a plaid wedding dress, you and your fiancé/e are the most unique thing about your wedding. I say, do what you want!

And what I wanted to do was make a classic vineyard wedding board today, full of grapes straight off the vine, and herbal details such as a lavender motif on the invitations and rosemary in the boutonnieres.

Mood: classic vineyard elegance
Palette: green, white

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Top row from left: photo by Lisa Leigh, buffet from Custom Event Group, bouquet by Cyndi Turk (photo by Amanda Bevington), photo by Punam Bean
Row 2: lavender photo by Jose Villa, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, car photo by Elizabeth Messina, seating cards from Flora Bella
Row 3: hors d'oeuvres buffet from Rebecca Thuss, flower girl via Une Fille Comme Moi, grapes photo by Sabine Scherer, bouquet from Table Tops Etc.
Row 4: dress photo and herb centerpieces both from from Martha Stewart, herb boutonnieres photo by Weeks Photography, lavender stationery from Martha Stewart Weddings

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