This cheerful, crayon box combination is perfect for the fun-loving bride who still enjoys a good childhood activity every now and then. With so many colors, the possibilities for decor are endless.

{crayon photo from Submagination; shoes photo by Jules Bianchi Photography; earrings from Paw & Claw Designs; photo of bride and groom with balloons from Flickr; invitations via Love Invites; black fortune cookies available from Fancy Fortune Cookies; pinwheels image (and DIY download!) from Heather Bailey; umbrellas image by Paul Retherford; cupcake photo via Top Mom Blog; polka dot cake from Venus Cakes; photo of bride on bike by Travis Hoehne Photography}

This delicious color palette was inspired by fresh summer strawberries and peaches ‘n’ cream. A perfect combination for a sweet garden party (whether it be a wedding or a bridal shower). The black helps anchor the lighter colors, adding depth and maturity without darkening or overwhelming the cheery, fruity trio. Liberal amounts of lace are highly recommended.

{silk rose headband by Etsy seller perlalu; strawberry tarts photo from sofeminine; bride photo from Rebecca Thuss via Style Me Pretty; Mia invitations by Etsy seller embellishedbytiffany; wedding cake by Lena’s Flowers and Catering; black wedding sofa from Asian Wedding Services; Heartbreaker pom poms from Etsy seller PartyPoms; Maggie bridesmaid dress by L’ATELIER; strawberry peach sangria from bon appetit; peach earrings from Etsy seller ValerieTyler}

Making marshmallows has been on my to-do list for quite some time and now that I’ve found this fabulous recipe, I just might bump it to a higher priority! These would make a great DIY favor for a winter wedding when paired up with homemade (or boughten) hot chocolate mix.  If you’re having a rustic outdoors wedding you can package the marshmallows with graham crackers and Hershey’s bars for fabulous s’mores kits.

{photo from Make and Takes}

Get creative with the size, color, and shape. Make mini marshmallows, cut them out with heart-shaped cookie cutters, or use food coloring to make them coordinate with your color scheme. Once the marshmallows are prepared you can dip them in chocolate and then package them up in small cellophane bags or individual treat boxes.

Mmmm. Just the thought of biting through a layer of chocolate to be met with the sweet, stickiness of a marshmallow is making my mouth water. I’m going to give these a try sometime this winter. I’ll be sure to keep y’all updated on the results.

I’m planning on using just hydrangeas for my wedding bouquets, so I figured I could handle DIY-ing them. A quick internet search and I found this fabulous tutorial. The instructions are clear and simple and the photos are gorgeous.

{photo by Project Wedding}

My friend Elisabeth married her sweetheart in August. Before the wedding she had a bridal shoot with her friends Jonathan and Carrie of Blue Castle Photography. Elisabeth’s handmade wedding dress and bouquet (made from the pages of a Jane Austen novel!) were created due to a tight budget, but reflect her style and persona perfectly – and Blue Castle Photography captured all that in their beautiful photographs. The photos were taken at the Hanson Country Inn in Corvallis, Oregon. Here are a few of my favorites.

{Elisabeth is not partial to lots of flowers, but she adores books, so she handmade all the bouquets using writing from some of her favorite authors. The bride’s bouquet was created from the pages of a Jane Austen novel and the bridesmaids’ bouquets were made from Edgar Allen Poe books.}

{The bride and and one of her bridesmaids made Elisabeth’s wedding dress over a weekend. The lace trim was hand-crocheted by the bride. The hat/veil was a thrift store find that Elisabeth altered to her liking.}

{Elisabeth’s gloves were a thrift store find. When I asked her if that’s where the shoes came from she replied, “I wish I found the shoes at a thrift store! That would have been far more economical than the truth. I ordered them from Nordstrom. (But they were on sale!)”}