Spunky Inspiration

I am heading southbound on a mini-vacation this weekend. It will be full of quality time with my family at the beach. I wanted to leave some frisky inspiration before I head out! The summer colors in this bouquet are vibrant and happy. The mixture of spunky pink, dark chocolate, orange surbert, and sourpatch lime are sure to get compliments at any wedding.

Freegan Wedding

Get your 'FREE' on!

$ Pick your own home-grown flowers $ Dress for less -- Borrow, rent, or find a fabulous dress from a thrift shop $ Recruit -- use your frinds help and talents to make your day unique $ Forget following the rules. Do things that are important to you! $ Location -- your backdrop should present opportunities for less moolah

$ Music -- remember that friend who can play the piano or guitar?

$ Drinks -- if it is a must put b.y.o.b on your invites

$ Invites -- make your own

This will make a lasting impression on your family and friends. Plus...your wallet will be forever grateful.

Are you up for the challenge? The goal is to "buy" as little as possible. Use your creativity

to borrow, reuse, or re-make things you already have.

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Color Palette: Eggplant

Purple has always made me happy! We all know that a little purple goes a long way - but not when it is done right. This beautiful eggplant bridesmade dress is simple and elegant and the flower combos are endless.

pictures from Martha.

Me Lucky Charms

So, it is time for the awkward bouquet toss. All the 'single' ladies get a stab at a chance to tackle one another to see who is next to be married. Who needs boys anyway? :) The alternative idea of having a break-away bouquet for the toss is appetizing. Each maid will receive a piece with a 'lucky charm' attached for good luck. Everyone gets to share the experience and has a charm to take away with them! Talk to your florist about the options of a break-away bouquet. The charms or fortunes can be whatever tickles your fancy. I was intrigued by the below yantras just because it is unique. However, if you feel the need to attach a four-leaf clover or horseshoe, be my guest. *note* A yantra is meditational device used in Hindu and Tibetan Tantric meditation. From the root "yam," meaning "to sustain," the Yantra is a symbolic image used to maintain a focused state during meditation. A yantra is usually composed of an outer geometrical form enclosing an interior geometrical designs. Each particular design is used for a specific purpose or intent. Check out the beauties:

The Vashikaran charm is to attrack love and romance into the life of the wearer. This charm can help to resolve relationship problems, bring harmony to personal relationships and can draw the affections of a particular person.

The Mahamritrunjyay charm is a powerful mantra for inviting good health, fortune, and harmony into one's home.

The Santaan Gopal charm is for people who wish to have children.

The Crystal Shri Yantra is for prosperity and success. The crystal is known as ‘Safaitik’ which means pure.

The Shani Yantra is for overcoming the hardships and obstacles caused by Saturn or ‘Shani Dev.’

The Bagla Mukhi Yantra is a charm for for protection from evil and for overcoming enemies.

The Shri Yantra is a charm for success, wealth, & good luck.

Check out powerfortunes for more charm ideas.

Bohemian Rhapsody

The beautiful outdoors! The natural look of baby pinks and greens is calming. Pick an outdoor spot for the ceremony and use bohemian themed favors for a pulled-together masterpiece. Peace. Love. Happiness.

Lavender

Picture courtesy of Beau-Coup

I love the idea of throwing lavender at the bride & groom. This is a safe alternative for rice and beautifully colored. Also, the smell is self healing and calming. You can box it sweetly as shown above or wrap in a beautiful sheer bag secured with a dainty ribbon.

Dried lavender buds price at $2.99 each here.

Flower Power

There are so many incredible flowers to choose from! Here are a few that caught my eye today. I have assosciated the first description that came to mind with each pic!

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I make biscuits from scratch

This is what little girls are made of...Classy...but I wear a mini skirt

I play the electric guitar...in my undies I kiss on a first date I never leave the house without my heels I'm not afraid to sleep in a tent I'll take a slice of cherry pie I drink beer with the boys Pictures Courtesy of Wedding Channel & Martha Stewart