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Spring flowers in monochrome are our inspiration this season! Purple hues are soft, feminine, and flattering against all skin tones. And while limiting the color palette is a bit unexpected for the spring when sooo many flowers are in bloom, it adds a touch of sophistication or even a sweet simple minimalism for a refreshing spring style. Take a look at our selections and let us know what you think in the comments below. Our Inspiration! From Left to Right: Colewort , Freesias , Pincushion Flower  Flowers The following florals are the jumping off point for our inspiration. A simple wispy bouquet can be made combining some or all of these fantastic florals. The Pincushion flower is our favorite, and in our humble opinion can stand on it’s own in a simple-ly beautiful bouquet. Soft and lacy petals top off long sturdy stems making them hardy cut flowers that are hard to resist. If you long for a fuller bouquet, fill in space with the mini-white Colewort flower, or to add ...

Spring is usually considered the height of the wedding season, so if you’re a lucky blushing spring bride we’ve got some fun Spring-inspired wedding favor ideas for your guests! Find image and DIY tutorial here! Seed Bombs What is spring without the flowers? This fun wedding favor is suitable for even the laziest gardening guest at your wedding. Just throw the seed bomb in some dirt and wait for it to grow. . . pretty soon viola pretty spring blooms! Of course a little water and sunlight would help! ;) Plus the seed bombs are easy to make-some clay, some soil, and some seeds molded into spheres using your hands, let dry, and then wrapped in some pretty square of fabric. So sweet! Speaking of sweet, the rest of our wedding favor selections are centered around your guest’s tummies. Who doesn’t like a gift they can eat right? Thoughtful and practical, edible favors are a favorite here at VW.   Seasonal foods formed the basis of our wedding favor selections below. Love ...

If you and your future spouse are artists or are inspired by art and out-of-the-box ideas, why not have art be a part of your wedding? Check out three of our art-inspired wedding ideas. Images: Silver Abstract , Golden Spike Sphere , Wood Wall Sculpture Creative Centerpieces & Décor Forget flowers! Why not invest in centerpieces that will last and can be used later? Pick out a unique three-dimensional free standing abstract sculpture (or a variety of sculptures in a uniform color). You can add a base like a chunky candle holder, or a rustic log stump, a painted cake platter, or a painted or covered box (you can use flowers if you like for adornment or embellishment) to add height to the sculptural piece or pieces you select. Or choose a wall sculpture and create a base for it to make a unique and versatile centerpiece you can decorate your home with later. Images: Classic Topiary Inspiration Pic , Little Hen Topiary , Hydrangea Topiary Design Floral Fantasy If ...

Have some fun with your bridesmaids at your bachelorette party creating this wedding-worthy pieces, or put them together yourself to give as bridesmaids gifts! Pretty, sparkly, and extremely affordable these three DIY jewelry projects are suitable for even the most un-crafty ladies out there. Blog post, image, and instructions from SheKnows Girls Get Your Guns! Glue guns that is! This project couldn’t get any easier, plus you’ll end up with a dazzling hairpiece to show off at the wedding or for everyday wear. All you need is a piece of cloth cut in the shape of your desired design, a hair clip or comb (available at most drug stores or arts & crafts stores), gem stickers (you can find them in craft stores, in the sticker/scrapbook aisle), and some glue. For more instructions and pictures visit SheKnows blog article “DIY jewel-embellishedhair clips.” Image, blog article, and instructions from In Honor of Design Blog Sweet & Simple Another super quick and ...