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I just love Christmas. It is my favorite holiday and I love decorating my home. I think I have close to eight Rubbermaid containers filled to the brim with cherished ornaments and garlands and assorted knick knacks. I always cook Christmas Eve dinner for my family (my famous shrimp and grits) and this year dinner is at my house. That means I have to step my game up and layout a beautiful tablescape. I am a country girl at heart so I am pulling together lots of natural, cozy elements like tartan, cranberries, and pine cones for my decor. And, in true wedding planner fashion, I put together an inspiration board. Do y’all have any favorite holiday decorations?

It is no secret that my favorite detail on wedding day is a bouquet. But I also love a different take on the classic and quintessential wedding detail. I have pulled a few of my favorite bouquet alternatives to get your wheels turning. Make sure to pin your favs!

Ruffled

These wreaths are so fabulous. Not only do they make great accessories for your bridesmaids, but you can use them as decor at the reception.

Style Me Pretty

This one is for a vintage loving bride. A brooch bouquet is a beautiful, show stopper. You can collect pieces from friends and family as a part of your something borrowed.

Style Me Pretty

I swoon for this one. Watering cans are the perfect accent for a garden style wedding. I love these colorful options-just spray paint an old can!

Whimsical Wonderland Weddings | Apples and Onions

Balloons and books make a great addition for you or your maids to carry down the aisle. Can’t you just see that sweet balloon just bobbing behind a flower girl?

Offbeat Bride

These pinwheels are so fun! They add a bit of whimsy and you can incorporate your colors in your choice of paper.

Ruffled | Style Me Pretty

These two options are so chic and simple. They also shed a little light and add a bit of romance.

Rock N Roll Bride

I love when people throw caution to the wind and do something totally different and whimsical. These stuffed hearts are just precious!

Bouquet | Invitation Suite | Bride | Grits Favor | Table + Garland | Church | Tablescape | Cake | Escort Card Leaves

There are not many things more iconic of the South than magnolia trees. The leaves, blooms, and majestic trees are such wonderful inspiration for weddings. The leaves are so hardy that they can be used in floral arrangements, made into garlands, or even escort cards. I am dreaming of a halo of magnolia blooms for a bride.. hmmm maybe it is time for another styled shoot?

Clockwise from top left: Ruffled | Style Me Pretty | Two Be Wed | Ruffled | Southern Weddings | Southern Weddings | Something Turquoise | Brides | 100 Layer Cake | Style Me Pretty | Style Me Pretty | Green Wedding Shoes

Even though we are in the midst of my favorite time of year, I still have a sweet spot in my heart for a colorful summertime wedding. Whimsical, hip, and fun with touches of fuschia, buttercup, and turquoise. Ribbons, streamers, confetti, and stripes are right at home with this summer style soiree. Don’t be afraid of a little color, belles. It really adds a special something and different!

Having trouble finding the perfect gifts for your bridesmaids and groomsmen? Below are some of my favorite ideas to spoil your maids and men. Make sure to pin your favs!

Wedding Chicks | Etsy

Mikado Weddings

For your monogram crazy girlfriends, a customized bag is the way to go. Whether that is a tote or a makeup bag, you can get great buys on sites like Marley Lilly and, of course, Etsy. Another great option if your gals love bags is a clutch. One of my favorite clutch designers is Oatmeal and Lace.

Where Brides Go | Etsy

Jewelry is another great gift for your maids. Whether it is a bracelet, necklace, or a set of earrings, give them something they can wear on the day of your wedding and in the future for special occasions. Swell Caroline has some great options.

Etsy | Style Me Pretty

Groomstand | Wed Society

Fellas are often hard to buy for. They don’t care as much about accessories as much as we do. One of my favorite go-to gifts are cuff links. You can have them engraved or coordinate them to their personalities. Another great option for guys with an old soul (or a love for vintage) is a pocket watch. Lastly, any alcohol themed gift is going to be a hit. I love these customized flasks and engraved bourbon barrels.

Clockwise from top left: Intimate Weddings | Style Me Pretty | Style Me Pretty | Style Me Pretty | Style Me Pretty | Pasha Belman Photography | Style Me Pretty | Sweet and Saucy Shop

With December finally upon us, I have winter weddings on the brain. I have a dream of a winter white and crystal styled wedding. There would be lots of layers and textures, shimmer and sparkle. And I just need an excuse to rent some of those ghost chairs. What is your idea of the perfect winter wedding?

One of my favorite areas to design is always the bar. There are so many fun ways to show your personality and EVERYONE notices these details because, lets face it, everyone is at the bar From customized stir sticks to koozies to cocktail napkins, make sure not too overlook these details for your big day. I have shared some of my favorites from past LPW weddings so make sure to pin your favorites!

T.Odom Photographics

These custom beer labels and caps were the perfect little touch to Stephanie + Nathan’s Wedding at Proximity Hotel last Spring. You can easily pre-print stickers with you wedding logo and give to your caterer in advance. They can showcase these labels on wine and beer bottles.

Clockwise from top left: Whitebox Photography | Nancy Ray Photography | Abigail Seymour Photography | Whitebox Photography | Alexa’s Photography

No bar is complete without signage. Even the most non-DIY bride can handle printing up a menu in a pretty font, printing and inserting in an 8 x 10 frame. You can take it a step further and use a chalkboard, include your signature drinks, and even some fun sayings (like “No great party started with a salad…“).

Left: F5 Photography | Right: Nancy Ray Photography

Everyone loves fun glassware for their libations. Mason jars (or its country cousin, the redneck wine glass) are always a hit. Other options? Beautiful champagne coups (instead of flutes), martini glasses, colorful highballs, mint julep cups, or custom plasticware.

Clockwise from top left: Old South Studios | sadie.higs photography | Pasha Belman Photography | Whitebox Photography

Cocktail napkins are another easy way to carry your theme throughout your event. You can customize with a graphic, your monogram, your date, or even a fun saying or song lyric. Make sure to order enough for cocktails and any hors dourves at cocktail hour.

Whitebox Photography

Talk about a wow factor! An ice sculpture (which are more reasonably priced than you think) can really jazz up a bar display. I also love them on an appropriate food station like a raw seafood bar.

Clockwise from bottom right: McCardell Photography | Nancy Ray Photography | Anna Paschal Photography | Autumn Song Photography

Koozies are simply a classic wedding staple. I have more than I can count and I LOVE them. They also double as a fantastic favor. If you do not want your beer poured into glassware (I am a huge advocate for this), then a koozie is a great option. It covers those ugly beer labels so your pictures look more uniform and your guests have a fun take away from your big day!

Clockwise from top left: McCardell Photography | F5 Photography | Whitebox Photography

Lastly, stir sticks and paper straws and perfect additions to your bar if you are serving liquor. You could also place the straws at your other beverage stations so your non-alcoholic drink drinks can enjoy the fun too!