Not just junk in the trunk.

As I am currently remodeling my bathroom, I have been looking for a vintage truck to use as storage under a table.  It gave me a great idea of trunks and suitcases in weddings...why not? I am in love with vintage themes anyway.....so feast your eyes below on some cool ideas to incorporate into your day of love.

What a cute idea for wedding wishes--card holder/display: a vintage suitcase with a handmade sign. Super cute.

Another version of a vintage suitcase card-holder.  This would be great for a vintage, garden or tea-party theme wedding

Here trunks and suitcases are utilized as decor giving a rustic feel to a formal affair.

 

A stack of vintage trunks are used to display at a wedding reception. Super cute and the trunks can then be used within the newly-wed home as a nightstand or coffee table etc.  Check out my other blog, Feather Your Nest to see other ideas for trunks.

Love, love, love this little sweet vinette for props at a wedding reception.

A steamer trunk is used here as a coffee table for a staged lounge area at a wedding recption. Fun and functional

I love this trunk idea here staged with an old typewriter and books.  The clock makes it.

Once married, take your trunk out in a meadow and take wedding pics with it like this.

Barn Wedding

I love the idea of a wedding/reception in a Barn.  Not a new, never-been-kissed, perfect, red barn.  But, an old, worn out, rustic, one-of-a-kind barn.  Vintage meets Rustic and never looked back.  How lovely.......an easy way to create a theme and decor with taking a nod from a rustic barn.  By keeping the other details to a minimum, this will create a night to remember and one that your guests will be talking about for years to come.  Not to mention the beautiful background for pictures that will tell an amazing story and last forever.

Vintage Never goes out of style....ask your grandma.

I love the short dress with the ruffles.  It reminds me of my mom's prom dress in the mid-60's.  powder blue shoes, they match the old beat-up Ford truck in the next picture.

Mason Jars are always in style for a rustic, vintage or country style wedding.  Here, candy stripe straws with blueberries adds in a little color.

Bride and Groom pictures in a citrus grove.  Who needs decor with all the nature around?

The most perfect time of the day to have pictures taken is right before sunset.  You can see the reason why, right here.

Rusted iron chairs, lace and candles...always an easy way to add vintage style to your reception.  Block lettering spelling our LOVE adds a whimsical element.

An ice-cream bar served on an old chest says, "country fun"

Homemade pennant flags adorn the barn through-out adding a soft edge to an otherwise rustic space. 

Mason jars can also serve as candle holders, string lights and flower vases.

Add some chandliers and old doors to plain white flowers and you have instant charm.

The vintage pick-up truck also acts as a backdrop for weddings details such as the shoes, invitation and flowers

 

Have a barn wedding to share?  We would love to showcase you.  Contact me.

Wedding Theme Ideas

I was watching Dick Clark's count-down to the New Year last night and Ryan Seacrest, posted some stats from Facebook: Over 22% of people changed their status to Engaged in 2011.  Wow, considering how many people are on Facebook, that is quite stagering and at this point, a lot of gals out there starting to plan their wedding: alass with a gorgous bauble on her finger now!  Its ligite now.

Since I posted last about getting into the planning mode. I thought a post about wedding ideas and themes would be most appropriate.  Gone are the days of running to a Justice of the Peace, or courthouse (not entirely--but for the most-part) And, gone are the days of just having a simple wedding. I do's now take much more fan-fare to produce. Now, I don't mean crazy, out-there, shin digs......but, many people attending weddings today expect at least a little something special. So, how do you start?

Start with creating a website to keep your friends and family informed all about what is going on from your engagement to directions to the reception and more.

Paper Divas has some awesome website template programs that can enhance your overall look and "branding" for your wedding. Check them out.

First, think about the things you enjoy together as a couple.  Do you love Skiing? Or perhaps enjoy your weekly Poker night with your friends? How about a lovely Cottage by the Sea or a Walk in the Woods?  Maybe Horses have always been special to you all as a couple or you love 1950's Glam. Did you meet in a coffee shop? I am sure you can come up with a few ideas just by brainstorming. Then, google them to assist you with ideas etc.  Here are some of my pics for the above mentioned ideas...

Skiing

Poker

Cottage by the Sea

Walk in the Woods

Horses

1950's Glam

Coffee Shop