Wedding Trend: Natural Bark

I love seeing natural elements at weddings… as part of the décor and ambiance. Bringing outside in can be a great way to incorporate the setting into your whole wedding look. Birch bark is a favorite of mine. Birch trees often drop their bark, so collecting and repurposing the bark in environmentally friendly. An the bark looks amazing with various color combinations and styles.

Images from etsy sellers below.

Etsy sellers:
{beth cyr jewelry}
{nh woods creations}
{rustic blend}

Other sites for bark:
{birch bark store}
{natural forest products}

Le Macaron Obsession

These delicious treats are popping up everywhere in the wedding world lately. The original, authentic French sweet is simple and gorgeous. I love the delicate colors, their versatility on dessert tables, as favors and as décor, and of course the taste. There are plenty of online resources for ordering them… or check out your local bakery for this sweet delight.

Find them here:
Mad Mac
Paulette

image from the the knot, martha stewart, green wedding shoes and once wed.

Featured Colorado Vendor: Tee & Cakes

I have to admit that the cupcake tasting was a highlight of the wedding planning so far. When I first set foot inside the small, but perfectly simple cupcake shop, Tee & Cakes in Boulder, I was already sold. And once I tasted the triple chocolate, coconut, and carrot cupcakes… I knew I found my wedding dessert!

We met with Kim and tasted many delicious flavors, finally settling on four for our event. They come in these great pink boxes with little separators that keep each treat secure and perfect.

I know my guests will love them as much as I do.

Tee & Cakes was recently featured on the Food Network for their bacon cupcake!

Sweet Store

Get lost in a website of wonders... Cox & Cox. Gorgeous.

Autumn Bridal Shower Board

colors: plum, saffron and cream

idea: bridal luncheon hosted by her sisters

inspiration: ripe stone fruit, cashmere sweaters, frye boots and furry sheep

Invitation- Wedding Paper Divas
Sheep- Ben Ravilious
Peaches- Holiday Blog
Saffron- Spice Pages
Flower- Fine Art America
Purple Dessert- Peru recipes
Martini- City Catering Company
Boots over Jeans- How To
Irish Cream Cupcakes- Taste of Home

DIY Boutonnière

I am considering making these myself... but might use feathers instead.

For instruction, etc. go here.