Color Us Happy ~ Non-Traditional Wedding Inspiration from Designer Wai-Ching!

We were on a search for colorful wedding gowns - splashes, dashes, sprays, washes...you name it! Color is the big thing right now and we couldn't be more excited because it's time to turn tradition on its arse and bring in some beautiful hues!

Well, we not only found color, but we found eco-conscious, beautifully constructed raw silk couture gowns from Chrissy Wai-Ching, a Seattle-based designer whose special gowns are a favorite among brides with a funky, off-beat style. You can see her collection on her site, Wai-Ching.com, but we've featured some of our favorites here and even did a little mini-inspiration board for each gown.


~Sea Glass Inspiration~

L'Arbre Dress by Wai Ching


Invitation Inspiration (from Folklore Eye Designs)


Bouquet Idea


Cake! From Michele Coulon Dessertier


~Boho Juliet Inspiration~

Silvio Dress by Wai-Ching


Floral Inspiration


Gothic Indian Choker Necklace from XinXinemin's Etsy Shop

Vintage Postcard Wedding Invitation from Golden Rectangle Press's Etsy Shop


Cake Inspiration by Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, New York


~Woodsy Floral Inspiration~
Chrystanthemum Dress by Wai-Ching


Passion - Gold Satin Clutch with Feathery Brooch / Hairclip from AngeeW's Etsy Shop


Incredibly Unique Invitation Inspiration from Tugboat Printshop (Note: you can see all of the details of this custom woodcut wedding invitation here)


Adorable woodland-themed cake topper from Sweet Pixie Pie's Etsy Shop


~Gypsy Chic Inspiration~
Zolotova


...which the STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS designer wore for her very own wedding:


Save-the-Date/Invite Inspiration from Kim's Custom Cards & Gifts


Decor, Moroccan Style

Lounge decor, from Mosaik Events


From Overstock.com ~Mediterranean Faux Stained Glass Chandelier


Hope you enjoyed today's inspiration! Be sure to check out Wai-Ching's site...you'll really be blown away.

Have a great weekend, lovelies!

xoSJE

Invitation Designer Spotlight: Betsy White Stationery

We're not afraid to admit it: Paper is like porn to us. Perhaps it's a bit unhealthy, sure, but really? There are just so many talented stationery designers out there that we feel need to be shared with the world! Okay, perhaps just our wee readership...hey, it may be a small world but it's our world nonetheless, and we want to share our great finds with you!

Which brings us to Betsy White and her absolutely precious designs! There's something really special about her style, and it's not limited to wedding invites. She's a full service design shop, creating everything from personal stationery to party invites to wedding logos. You name it, she does it, and she does it with complete finesse.

Behold, the Cheeky Cherub Party Invitation ~


...and the Tropical Bird Personal Stationery~


...and the Cirque baby announcement~


...and the Parker collection ~


...and from the Amelia collection ~


..and this gorgeous personal wedding monogram sample:


...and the adorable Truckin' Kids Party Invite~


As you can see, it's official...Betsy White is awesome. Check out her inspiration blog, Flights of Fancy!

xo SJE

Invitation Spotlight: Old School Retro Goodness!

Why is it that retro never gets old? Maybe we just long for the past when life was simpler, or maybe it's because there's something about design from the 60's and 70's that makes us giddy!

There are so many fun invitation designs out there, and we decided to dedicate a post to some of our wedding and party invitation finds. Kind of makes us want to channel our inner Carol Brady!

Our first..."Retro Sunset" from Wedding Paper Divas:


Stunning custom design by Nickelson's Invitations:


"Sewn Poppy" Fabric Invitations from Merriment Design


This one is amazing! Custom design by Paisley Quill:



These are super fun - they look like old school plane tickets! From Wedding Invitation Designer:


"Vivienne Greene Peacock" invitation from Periwinkle Stationery:


Hope you dug our groovy finds!

xo SJE