Lanterns: A Love Affair

Alright, we could (and will) continue to recap, but today just seems like a lazy Friday (perhaps because I am off work...?).  So today I present: my love affair with lanterns.

Top from left: lanterns in Magnolia Hall, lantern centerpiece image found here

Row 2: lanterns from Pottery Barn (found on Classic Bride) via S&I, eek!  I can't remember where I found these, lantern image from Michael Riddell via The Bride's Cafe

Row 3: lantern centerpiece by Beautiful Blooms via The Bride's Cafe, lantern from IKEA, lanterns lighting walkway image from Michelle Rago

I will likely use them maybe outside to line the steps up to Mag Hall and maybe some inside.  It is nice to find some inspiration that will work for my winter wedding even in the middle of the summer!  Anyone else loving lanterns?

(PS: Yes, my postcards came, and yes they are gorgeous!!  Ryan had them waiting for me to see when I got home from class at 10:30.  I will post pictures once they are all addressed and ready to be mailed!)

Inspiration Board: Round Two

After spending all that time with the last board, I did some research (read as: decided that Kathryn from Snippet & Ink is my hero) and made this one.  It feels like a more refined version of the last one, and I love it!  What do y'all think?

Mood (reminder): romantic, warm, classic and simple

Top from left: photo of Park Tavern, candles from MS via S&I, Christ the King photo by Matt Adcock

Row 2: chocolate from MS Weddings via S&I, lanterns from Pottery Barn (found on Classic Bride) via S&I, candle holders from Pottery Barn, pearls from Overstock via S&I

Row 3: my dress from Casablanca Bridal, invitation via S&I, Jack Vettriano image via art.com, photo by Belathee via S&I

Row 4: photo by Lisa Leigh via S&I, bouquet from Artfool, photo of Hotel Splendido via Little Winter Bride

Inspiration Board: Round One

I have been playing with pictures on my computer for long enough for Ryan to make merciless fun of me.  So I guess that means I am done for now!  I present: inspiration board round one (I promise no amount of certainty that I will not change my mind).

Top row from left: MY dress from Casablanca Bridal, pearls from The Green Vase via Snippet and Ink, photo from Park Tavern

Row 2: photo by Belathee via S & I, my invitation design idea, candle holders from Pottery Barn, Jack Vettriano print image from art.com

Row 3: photo from Hotel Splendido via Little Winter Bride, flowers from ArtFool, photo by Mark Staff via S&I

Mood: romantic, classic, warm, and simple.  What do you think- does it get the job done?

(Of course, while looking up the sources to link all of the images, I found a bunch more, so expect round two as soon as I have another few hours to waste!)