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Look who fell down the rabbit hole and stumbled across these super fab Wonderland inspired wedding ideas on Brides.com today. My sister is OBSESSED with all things Alice, and there is something pretty magical about taking the whimsy out of Wonderland and applying all that eccentric design inspiration to your very special day.
Forgo flowers and carry a bouquet of brooches instead. With an eccentric Wonderland wedding there’s nothing traditional about it, so make it as fun as you can with a flower bouquet substitute like this one by fantasyfloraldesigns.com
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Opt in on whimsy on the invitation front too with these dreamlike invitations abcdesigns.com
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Channel you’re inner Mad Hatter, and forgo matchy-matchy on your tables, and instead use a little bit of everything from flea market finds to your grandma’s china cabinet for that super zany look.
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Stay with those mis-matched colors when it comes to the cake, and pick something that’s totally out there, like this one from The Cake Girls.
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APPARENTLY we’re forecasting correctly… again.
Check out the new bridal trend originating on the red carpet that Brides is reporting on from their Wedded Bits blog.
So Brides.com today has this stellar piece up about Peacock inspired wedding ideas. And you KNOW I love me some feathers. Just remember… don’t go overboard. Integrate the colors into the wedding with subtle actual peacock elements. Otherwise it’ll just look like a complete and total mess… trust me.
First… this cake is to DIE for. Seriously AMAZING. $520- serves 40 by Mark Joseph Cakes
Photo by John Aquino- Brides.com
Then there’s the flowers…
Photo by John Aquino- Brides.com
And the bridesmaid dresses…
Photo by John Aquino- Brides.com
There are loads more fun and beautiful peacock inspirations to choose from at Brides.com. In addition, head over to your my never fail… Etsy… like these below.
Peacock Ring Pillow $28 from Busy Buttons- Etsy
Peacock Feather Boutonniere $15 Ruby Feather- Etsy
HOLLY Peacock Fascinator $19 The Sleepy Albatross- Etsy
I LOVE Vera Wang’s new bridesmaid collection. They’re beautiful, unique, totally wearable and MADE TO ORDER. Love it. Below are a few of my favorites. Plus, you can head over to Brides.com to check out an interview with Vera herself on this fabulous new collection!
From Top: Dee $220, Lillian $230, Alice $200 and Bridget $190
Oh the ultra preppy, ultra fun and flirty color combo. Perfect for beach side, destination and tropical weddings that embrace the bright colors.
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Depending on your details you can substitute traditional wedding dresses with patterned Lilly dresses. I will caution you. Lilly is not a cheap brand. But you get what you pay for, and your bridesmaids… providing they like to pop their collar as much as you do…. will thank you for opting for a dress they WILL actually wear again. If you’re feeling extra sweet offer to pay for your bridesmaid dresses as a thank you for agreeing to make you their priority for the next 8 – 10 months. 
Fitch Shift Dress in Grasshopper Green $348
Briere Dress Silk Chiffon $428
AND… Lilly has a great part of their online shop called “The Little White Dress” which might be a perfect bridal outfit change for a more casual wedding, a rehearsal dinner or an out fit to leave your giant party in. People still do that right? A fun new take on the “honeymoon suit.” Or keep with your own theme and don your own pink and green ensemble fit for traveling to someplace exotic, warm and honey-mooney.
Fiesta Dress Sateen $288
You can always opt for something a little bit more conservative and go with solid colored bridesmaid dresses from David’s Bridal in shades of pink or green with alternating colored flowers. Lime green dresses with bright pink flowers are beautiful! And a pale pink dress with a bouquets of green and white works too! Plus it’s a little less expensive for your ladies in waiting. You can always incorporate the patterned look with “Little Lilly” for your flower girls. They have adorable children’s dresses that are perfect for a preppy wedding.
Green Bridesmaid Dress from Jasmine Bridal
I know I put this dress up a lot. It’s just so pretty. I can’t help it.
Cotton Candy Sydney Dress $225 J.Crew
Maren Dress $98
Even the groom and his boys can get in on the action. Brides.com put together this look for a preppy chic wedding.
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Photo Credit: Three-button suit, Charles Tyrwhitt, ctskirts.co.uk. Pink-and-white striped shirt and tie with turtles, Vineyard Vines,vineyardvines.com.
Always Vineyard Vines Groomsmen ties. Always.
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Photo Credit: A clutch of peonies, roses, ranunculus and hydrangeas adds a jolt of color; about $275, Belle Fleur, NYC, bellefleurny.com.
Invitations can go one of two ways too. Pick a solid color and embellish with the other color, or use both in a more complex patterned invite.
Summer Fever Invitation from Custom Creations (Etsy)
Secret Garden Wedding Invitation by Tulaloo (Etsy)
Custom Invitations by Embellished by Tiffany (Etsy)
Greet your guests with this Pink and Green guest book and pen set from Etsy seller Creative Bridal Solutions.
Pink & Green Guest Book by Creative Bridal Solutions (Etsy)
I’m a big fan of the out of town bachelorette weekend. I’m a bigger fan of brides saying thanks to their bridesmaids as much as possible. Do you really have any idea how much money we are spending on you?? A lot.
To say thank you, fill a monogrammed (obviously) bag from The Palm Gifts with adorable preppy treats like, flip flops from J.Crew or these adorable pink and green checked ones from The Palm Gifts, Notecards from Lilly Pulitzer, and maybe even a silver monogrammed ring or preppy bachelorette coozies from Preppy Monogrammed Gifts. Also just a quick note about J.Crew… if you still have your student discount lying around you can get 15% off in-store (varies) purchases. Definitely worth using.
Flip Flops by J.Crew $24.50
Lilly Circle Notes $16
Polka Dot Bridesmaid Glasses $15
Seriously. How cute are those glasses!? I am obsessed. I love them. They are from Etsy seller The Preppy Polka Dot. They also have these adorable shot glasses with fun ribbon that would be adorable to carry around for a bachelorette party!
Preppy Polka Dot Shot Glasses $9 each
And for further inspiration… courtesy of Vineyard Vines… because they’re awesome. Here are some pink and green wedding parties to rock your world.
Pink and Green Wedding Inspiration
Pink and Green Wedding Inspiration
Pink and Green Wedding Inspiration
I always loved this next combo together. It’s romance with an edge. Who doesn’t like that? Be careful with these colors though. I feel like it’s better to stay with deeper shades of purple or lime green to keep it looking fresh and new and less like an Easter basket… unless that’s what you’re going for…
Just a thought.
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AND… some things you can actually buy…
Very chic and very modern custom wedding invitations from Etsy seller, Modern Ink Studio!
AND… if you place your order before April 15, 2009 you get 15% off your entire order! They also have very cool custom table numbers for just $1.99 each!
Olivia Custom Wedding Invitation
Olivia Custom Wedding Reply Card
Modern Ink Studio Custom Table Number
These Zen invitations from Etsy seller Tucci Paper Company also are for a set of 20 for $40. A little bit more organic looking.
Zen Invitations 20 for $40
Aria’s Spring 2009 bridesmaid collection has lots of froof! Yay! They run from $151- $250.
Purple dresses paired with bright green hydrangea, orchids and bells of ireland is a perfect spring color combo!
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Photo Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings
Photo Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings
Looking forward to Spring…
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