2016 Wedding Trend- Where talking mixed metals and green gold over here...

http://www.handmakerofthings.com/2014/12/mixed-metal-winter-wedding-inspiration.html

To Love it or hate it, that is the question?  At first my own thoughts toward mixed metals where not the greatest.  Sometimes I have a tendency to want to make things all matchy matchy (I know- not a real word Marie).  The more I thought about how much I didn't like it, the more I began to appreciate it.   There is something quite entrancing about the glistening of a soft candle glow on contrasting precious metals.  

http://www.ruffledblog.com/mixed-metal-geometric-inspiration

Metal (by definition) is any elementary substances, such as gold, silver, or copper, which are crystalline when solid and characterized by opacity, ductility, conductivity and unique luster.  (Thank you Dictionary.com).  So who doesn't want to create a beautiful romantic setting filled with crystallized, unique, lustering objects? 

http://www.meadowlakeroad.com/inspiration-files/winter-decorating-ideas/

Blending silvers, golds, coppers and mercury glass containers, candle sticks and votive cups with soft blooms and glowing candles will dissolve the harsh nature of the metals and generate a warm and inviting environment.

http://www.phillymag.com/philadelphia-wedding/2013/11/20/photos-gorgeous-wedding-cakes-inspired-favorite-bridal-accessory

Feast your eyes on this deliciously designed wedding cake with accents of silver and gold on what looks to be a metallic copper cake stand.  It's to die for!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/196957620/art-masters-caravaggio-18k-green-gold-10?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

Ever heard of Green Gold?  I hadn't until today.  Lord, have mercy, this ring is gorgeous!!  Here is some facts on various gold tones courtesy of gold.yabz.com/facts. 

Gold may be alloyed with various other metals to give it special properties. In its pure form, gold has a metallic luster and is sun yellow, but when mixed or alloyed with other metals, such as silver (Ag), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), tellurium (Te), and iron (Fe), creates various color hues ranging from silver-white to green and orange-red. Usually, red, yellow and green golds are made by adding varying amounts of copper (Cu) and silver (Ag) to produce alloys of 10 to 14 carats. White golds have traditionally been made by alloying nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) with gold, but more recently silver (Ag) and palladium (Pd) have replaced the zinc. These color variation treatments to gold are mostly used in jewelry.

http://howheasked.com/ring-finder/

White gold, rose gold, palladium and platinum are all the rage when it comes to engagement & wedding bands.  Allowing you to coordinate your accessories with endless options for your big day! Are you planning on using mixed metals?  I would love to here about your unique ideas- Comment below! 

Wedding Wishes,

Marie 

Super Cute PRINCESS Party!!

Completely aware that this is a 'wedding' blog, however I do many events throughout the year and this one is especially dear to my heart.  My sweet daughter Brianna turned 3 and we hosted a super cute Princess Party for her this past Sunday.   

I created custom invitations using glittery card stock and sent them out in shimmery light purple envelopes.   We snacked on fresh baked sandwiches (thanks, mom!), veggies and chips and indulged in the sweets.  I contacted our local cake baker- Cake Concepts and had them do their magic and the made the most precious princess cake and cupcakes to match. 

Hand dipped chocolate pretzel rods dipped in sprinkles, chocolate drizzled popcorn, strawberry wafers and pink lemonade marshmallows rounded out the yummy treats.

As for the decor, I was able to do that rather inexpensively.  After Christmas sales allowed me to find the above wall mount princess items in the clearance area.  The backdrop for the sweet treats was created out of plastic table cloths, clearance purple Christmas garland and shades of silver, pink and purple ornaments.

The silverware was bedazzled with diamond bling and wrapped individually for each guest in a hot pink napkin and wrapped in cute ribbon.  Drink dispensers held pink lemonade and sweet tea. 

We rented a bounce house for the kids to play in.  (There was 15 kids!) 

Needless to say I highly recommend that if you have it in your party budget.  

Thankfully no one was diabetic!  :) 

I created tissue paper pom balls out of glitter tissue paper, Styrofoam balls and straight pins.  The table cloth and chair sashes gave a fun punch to the dining room table.  I hope you enjoyed these photos as much as we all enjoyed the party.

Wedding (&Event) Wishes,

~M