:: Fabulous Finds & Ideas: Lumen

If you like the idea of an enchanted forest or a midsummer night theme party. Or just like the shadowy effect of trees and birds, then this is for you.

I found these oil lamp shadow projectors online. This is one of six Lumen by Adam Frank images, and they provide effortless special effects and ambient lighting - one package, great price.

~Aisha Allene~

:: Knottie Friday: Purple Reign

Purple - once reserved for royalty - makes a fine and fitting color for a royal event, such as a wedding, ofcourse. Whatever member of the purple family that tickles your fancy (plum, lavender, lilac, eggplant, magenta, violet, grape . . .), when coupled with cream, white, pink, green, silver or even turquoise, the look is exquisite.

For a regal event, think damask, and paisley. These patterns can be incorporated into table linens, stationery, or decor accessories - like the damask votives found on Luna Bazaar.

~Aisha Allene~

Photos {l-r}
1st row : The Knot :: bridesmaid dress - Alfred Angelo :: handmade necklace - Bonita Fike Designs :: candles - Overstock
2nd row: Amazon :: Luna Bazaar :: The Knot :: Handmade cards - Nicole Heady
3rd row: Sugar :: The Knot :: purple gems - Jamali Gardens :: Wedding Wire
4th row: Victor Sizemore Photography :: Overstock :: votive holder - Jamali Gardens :: paper lantern - Jamali Gardens

Purple Paisley Invitation - Wedding Paper Divas

Source: Flower Fresh

Source: The Knot

:: Black White and Yellow

More black, white and yellow inspiration . . .

Mmmm! From The Wedding Channel.

My favorite thing about these is the way the design on the bridesmaids' dresses coordinate with the programs.
Source: Style Me Pretty

:: Knottie Friday: Black, White & Yellow

Lately, I've been experimenting with various color schemes for a wedding idea board - a great start for the bride who is undecided about her wedding colors, and needs something visual to make her choice easier. There are so many fabulous color combinations and equally fabulous wedding decor ideas to create the desired look and wedding experience.

So starting today, Celebration Elements presents Knottie Friday, blog posts, celebrating decor and color ideas, meant especially for the discerning bride. This week, we get a taste of Black, White & Yellow.

Photo Sources {l-r}
1st row: Invitation by Smudge Ink (Fine Stationery) :: Notecards (Messenger Bird Press) :: Monogrammed stationery by Stacy Claire Boyd (Fine Stationery) :: Photo from Bride Design photo stream [Cake by Jen Comfort, Stationery by Erin Nowak]
2nd row: Luna Bazaar :: Endless :: White House Black Market :: The Knot
3rd row: White House Black Market :: US Angels :: Luna Bazaar :: Ideal Favors
4th row: Jamali Garden :: Bliss Events :: Bliss Events :: White House Black Market

These would make very chic and versatile bridesmaids dresses, don't you think? This image was sourced from blogger, Mackenzie Sala.