Your invitations are a great place to start with your black and white theme. Choose to keep them simple with a white or ivory cardstock printed in scripted black font, or go bold with big characters or decorative motifs.

 Having your bridesmaids don black frocks will allow them to purchase a dress they can definitely use again. Better yet, request each of your maids wear a solid black dress they already have in their possession and then purchase matching black shoes (or red, if you want a spot of color) for them to wear—this provides a little bit of unity amongst the different dress looks. Groomsmen won’t complain at having to wear traditional tuxedos or suits and ties!

Centerpieces and floral décor doesn’t have to be a bore. Take advantage of unique flowers that come in a near-black shade, or have black centers. Florists can also dye flowers to match your color scheme, as well. If you want to stick with all-white arrangements, bring in some black with satin ribbon tied around your bouquet or use black votive candle holders or vases on tables.

 Ready to get the party started? Call Wedding Belles Consultants today to begin!

 If you don’t have a favorite color that makes it simple to use the right shade for your wedding, start with the season. If you’re getting hitched in the summer time, bright colors rock the house. Coral, yellows, neon pink, turquoise, stark white, and stunning purples are all on the board for the season. But don’t combine them all together! Select pairings that seem to complement your overall theme. Pictured below, from top to bottom: a fuchsia palette, turquoise hues and a citrus-themed inspiration board.

A wedding color scheme doesn’t always have to be based on a color, per say. Sometimes hues naturally come together through an overall theme—say, Victorian or vintage or modern and chic. Here’s an inspiration for each, respectively, to give you some, well, inspiration!

Hopefully these spark your creative juices for your big day color combo. Just remember Wedding Belles is here to help! Contact us today to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.

 5.) Have fun with your cake!
It’s the main attraction during your reception—guests love nothing more than to ogle gorgeous cakes as they arrive. Make yours the talk of the evening by thinking outside the box and considering unique summer-worthy ways of implementing the season. Lemonade is a popular hot-weather drink, so use lemons as a motif for your tiers! Or get really funky and craft a cupcake tower, but use items like mini clay pots or sandcastle buckets to hold the sweet treats.

6.) Display the display table.
Whether it’s for your guest book signing, gift table, card box, cake table or an arrangement of framed photos, display tables are a super easy way to captive guest’s attention and promote your theme. Color coordinating all the items on display—like the cake with the candies, or the guest book with the flowers—will pack an extra punch. Don’t be afraid to get bold!

That concludes our summer wedding accessories series… When you’re ready to tie the knot, call Wedding Belle Consultants!  We’re here for you any time of year.

 3.) Pick up a bright clutch.

Bridal jewelry often follows a close trend of crystals, diamonds and pearls—but your clutch that you carry post-ceremony doesn’t have to be lacking in the color department. Coral, turquoise and canary yellow are all beautiful summer hues that can beautifully accent your gown. For even more fun, match your clutch to your shoes or earrings!

4.) Create a summer photo booth.

Photo booths are a great addition to a wedding, but they don’t always have to consist of a simple photo booth and silly props. Consider stringing up a crisp white sheet and supplying fun accessories like oars, sailor caps, sunglasses, buoys and even the frame of an old sail boat. Guests will have a whale of a good time!

Next up for Wedding Belles Consultants is the final part of our series covers summer cakes and display tables! Don’t miss it!

1.) Set your tables a bloom.

There’s nothing that shouts “Summer!” more than bright, cheery centerpieces when you walk into the reception. Give some thought to obvious summer flowers—petals that people generally associate with that time of year—like sunflowers, blue bonnets and wild flowers. On a tight budget? Oversized arrangements aren’t always necessary. Pinpoint the blossoms you want to use and use just a handful for each arrangement, letting their shape or color do the talking. Or use filler, like tropical green leaves or baby’s breath, to add volume without the hefty price tag. Lastly, you can also place various shaped vases on the table for variety (or get creative and use antique watering cans or other fun items) to showcase your flowers and also make a statement.

2.) Nab bright napkins.

Aside from centerpieces, tableware is another great way to brighten up the festivities for summertime. Use napkins with summer-worthy patterns, like coral or shells, for a themed touch. Or pair super bright linens with white plates for a cheerful contrast.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Our packages include the ultimate in coordination, where we take care of all the planning and legwork from the moment you become engaged. We also have smaller packages for the remaining two months of your planning period, or even day-of coordinators to ensure that everything runs as smooth as butter when the wedding actually arrives.

Aside from planning and assembling weddings, we’re also here to provide inspiration, motivation, advice and support. Planning a wedding can quickly become a full-time job and not everyone is able to spare that amount of time. Though it’s one of the most important days of your life and you want to be in tune with every detail, you don’t want to run yourself ragged leading up to the big event. But you still want to be in control and be able to trust the people who are helping you along the way, which is what we pride ourselves on. Wedding Belles Consultants is a full-service event coordination resource and we’re ready and waiting to begin assisting you with your dream day. We’re just a phone call away!

If you’re wanting to stick with the same hue, but are up for different styles, consider the same frock but in various shades. It’ll keep a unified look among your bridesmaids, without sacrificing the type of dress you’ve had your heart set on. It also provides better options for brides of different body types to choose a dress that fits them best. Keep the shoes the same if you really want “matchy matchy,” otherwise let your gals wear their own footwear in a nude color or easy-to-coordinate color like black or ivory.

Another option is to keep with the exact same dress, but change up the color. This adds an unexpected twist to bridesmaid wear and lets your wedding party choose a frock in their favorite color for the big day!

Whatever you decide, don’t forget to contact Wedding Belles Consultants for big day coordination—we’ll bring all the tips and trends you need!

 Here’s some trends worth considering for your special day (oh, and Wedding Belles looks forward to helping you coordinate all the details!):

 Go big or go home.

These invites speak volumes by relying on various sizes and styles of fonts that seem to leap off the page and announce the big date!

Seeing stripes.

Change up the typical modern design with a bit of flair—add stripes! They come in any variety of color, and can be traditional or contemporary, big or small.

Branching out.

Spring, summer, fall or winter, these invitations are trendy year-round. They are fresh, contemporary, chic and can appear on alongside hues from hot pink to olive-green!

Whether you need an invitation vendor or full day-of coordination, let Wedding Belles Consultants assist you!

Use washi tape to make decorative mini flags to drape across dinner tables or certain areas of the reception space for a colorful detail. The tape comes in solids, stripes and prints so you can find one that’s easy to match the scheme you already have in place. Or use the tape to decorate seating cards or as an accessory at the place settings.

Whether we’re helping to assemble your centerpieces, or you’re doing them yourself, think of washi tape for jazzing up plain glass vases. Color coordinate the tape with the flowers or choose something bright and punchy to make a statement. It’s as easy as peel and stick!

When you’re ready to book your big day, call Wedding Belle Consultants to get started!

When you begin considering the cake you want, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Cakes can be made in squares, rounds, “topsy turvy” shapes and they come in more flavors than you can shake a butter cream frosted-stick at. Go into your cake tasting with an open mind if you’re unsure of what you want, and choose your favorites. Your guests will appreciate the dessert when they see your sweet smile as you share a slice with your new spouse.

Don’t be afraid to change up the cake stand. There’s no longer a traditional stigma associated with a plain, boring old stand. Metal, plastic, glass, ceramic—they come in all shapes, forms and colors. The important part is choosing one that helps elevate and highlight your cake so that guests can take it all in before you slice it up.

 If you already know what kind of cake you want or even what baker you prefer to use, don’t wait to book it! Weddings are made by decision and if you’ve already made up your mind about something, there’s no reason to wait until that silly to-do list tells you its time. Reserve the baker, design, flavor and style that mean the most to you and be done with it. It’s a sweet relief.

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