The Day's Journal

Finding beauty in the everyday pieces of life

Hallie and Eric

Inspiration Board :: Dusty & Rustic

0 · ·

Dusty and rustic, that sounds like quite the combination, doesn’t it?  But I promise it was gorgeous – just like dear Hallie.  Hallie and I schemed about all things vintage, wooden and full of charm.  She adored dusty blue tones and luscious pops of pink.  We aimed for softness, without being too pastel.  She loves bows, lace and lots of girly enchantments which contrasted nicely with the rustic vibe of her barn venue.

Before bringing the day to life, we of course plotted and schemed and dreamt up an amazing mood board to help us define exact what their celebration would look like.  I know some people find it somewhat pointless, but to me I think it’s an invaluable tool.  Hallie (like most brides) had 169 pins on her Pinterest board and while they were all beautiful, there was such a range and plethora of ideas that it really needed to be focused and narrowed.  You can read more about why I insist on creating an inspiration board here.

We sought to combine her favorite things, making sure that the design remained balanced between glamorous and aged elements, old and new and fit perfectly with her something blue.

Dusty Blue & Rustic Mood Board | The Day's Design

Image credit (top row left to right): Photography: Paper Antler via Ruffled Blog  | Dusty Miller stock image  |  Photography: Greer G Photography, Floral Design: Kim Starr Wise via Snippet & Ink  |  Photography: Weddings by Nicola and Glen, Floral Design: Euphoric Flowers

(middle row left to right): Invitation via Wedding Paper Divas  |  Romantic Antike Garden Rose stock image | Wood boxes via Accent Decor

(bottom row left to right): Photography: Lauren Kinsey, Floral Design: Bloom Floral Design  |  Queen Anne’s Lace stock image  | Linen via La Tavola  |  White Majolica Spray Rose stock image

 

 I’ve been hording the gorgeous results of Hallie and Eric’s beautiful celebration but will be sure to share them very very soon.

Shelby signature

 

Silence on the Social Front

0 · ·

It saddens me that nearly a month has passed since my last post.  I love blogging.  I love sharing tidbits, advice and thoughts about weddings and life in general with all my amazing readers.  So when busy takes over and I cannot find a moment to clear my head, write a sentence or much less format a post that’s worth reading, I find myself a little depressed.

It all comes down to priorities.  I’m still dreaming of flowers, ribbons and foraging for the most perfect accents for each and every bridal bouquet.  I am scheming up designs, laying out floor plans, creating flower recipes and timelines.  But being a wedding planner is a selfless profession.  It takes an enormous amount of dedication to each and every couple.  It’s their needs that are put first, not my own.  While I try to find balance in as many places as I possibly can, I always know that my clients come first.  It’s their once in a lifetime experience that’s important, not my need to share what I’m up to with the world.

To the outside world, when things become quiet on the social media front it appears that we are doing nothing, we’re not busy and have little to share.  To anyone in the wedding industry, we know that this is when we’re our busiest making wedding dreams come true.

Here’s just a peak at one of those dreamy days that we were honored to be a part of.  Wishing the happiest of marriages to Hallie and Eric.

Ludington Wedding | The Day's Design | Bradley James Photography

Photo by Bradley James Photography, from our wedding together last weekend in Ludington. 

about_signature