Inspiration {Ceremony Backdrops}

Hello there! A portion of my blog will be used to provide inspiration. The first bit of inspiration I have for you is ceremony backdrops. There are so many incredible ideas out there. The ceremony is a way for you to be creative and bring in your personality too-not just the reception. To be honest I was going to include ceremony décor as a whole but I found so many amazing ideas I can't wait to share with you, so stay tuned! I will be covering ceremony seating, programs and aisle décor. If there are other pieces of ceremony décor you need inspiration for let me know.  I searched my favorite wedding blogs for ceremony backdrop inspiration and am sharing my favorites with you. I will also be blogging about wedding blogs that I highly recommend later on too. Enjoy and tell me which one you would pick!

 

Paper Flowers-I absolutely love this one. It's a regular metal arch with a whole lot of beautiful paper flowers in different colors and designs. It is such a fun and vibrant focal point.

Antique Doors- You will quickly learn that I am a big fan of rustic antique furniture and accessories full of character. This look would be very simple to achieve. You can find old doors at antique stores, architectural salvage yards or better yet at a ReStore which is run by Habitat for Humanity. It is full of household items and it is for a good cause. Check if you have one in your area.

Antique Ladders- I'm a big fan of this too. It's so different than the usual. You could really style each shelf however you wanted. You could add candles, flower arrangements, framed photos whatever your pretty little heart desires.

This Modern Romance via Southern Weddings

This Modern Romance via Southern Weddings

Ribbons- This makes such a fun statement. This one is very colorful but if that's not your style I have seen gorgeous ones elegantly done with all white. I wonder how it would look with strips of lace or even strips of fabric.

Hay Bales- I love an outdoor ceremony on a farm (huge understatement) especially if it is under a cascading oak tree. I love that a beautiful floral wreath was added to the hay bales to give it the perfect little touch of color. The hanging picture frames hung from the oak tree finish off the look.

Chalkboard-This is a trend I really can't get enough of. Especially when it's so well designed and executed like this one. I think I will be creating a blog post dedicated to all things chalkboard. There are some amazing vendors out there that can write calligraphy on chalk. If you want to replicate this you could buy a room divider or two old doors and paint it with chalkboard paint (It doesn't have to be black-any color!) and hire a calligrapher or someone with great handwriting (I'm not too shabby if I do say so myself) to write whatever your heart desires. It could serve as the wedding program. Important quotes about love or favorite parts of your wedding vows.

Receipt Paper- That's right-receipt paper! My favorite medium, hands is down paper and here is why. It is incredibly versatile and inexpensive. I think it is so romantic looking and it makes such a statement.

I hope that these ceremony backdrops were inspiring to you. I hope you also see how great adding these pieces to the ceremony décor are. It doesn't have to be extravagant or expensive most of the materials are inexpensive and I would love to create a draw dropping and unique focal point to your ceremony space.

Thank You!

I really want to take the time to thank some of the people that made my business launch possible. I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such loving and supportive people and I appreciate you all more than you will ever know.

First, I would like to thank my husband. That poor guy puts up with it all. He knows everything there is to know about a wedding. He listens to my over the top dreams and goals and 100% supports them. He made this site possible. He is my I.T. department and lead carpenter as he fixes any technically issues and builds anything I need. Thanks Husband!

Jess Cumbie of Jess Cumbie Photography. Jess was our wedding photographer turned friend turned biggest cheerleader. Jess encouraged me to open up my own business since my wedding. She believed in me before I ever did and I love her for it. She is responsible for all of the professional pictures of me on here. Thanks Jess!

Andi Mans of Andi Mans Photography and Design. I fell in love with Andi's brand and beautiful images the second I went to her website. I felt like we had very similar taste and I knew she would be the perfect woman for the job. Andi was my branding consultant. She helped me organize my business plans and come up with a plan of action. Before Andi I was all over the place with my over the top notebook full of ideas. She helped me focus on my passion for this business and come up with a starting point. What I am most thankful for is for her encouragement and faith in me and my brand. Thanks Andi! 

Megan Martin of A White Veiled Occasion and The Jacksonville Bride. Megan and I met at a wedding we helped set up together. Our mutual love for the wedding industry had us hit it off right away. We work together on The Jacksonville Bride and got to know each other even better. Megan has encouraged and supported me and I am so thankful for a friend like her. Thanks Megan!

Friends and family. Every single one of you is absolutely amazing. You have encouraged me by calling, emailing, referring me or hiring me for your special events. Thanks friends!

Dream On

     Hi friends! I am so glad you stopped by to see what all the fuss is about. It’s just me chasing after my dream, that’s all. Anyone who has known me for any amount of time knows that I am a lover of all things creative. As a child I would spend my time indoors with a box of crayons and some paper and nothing made me happier. Not much has changed. I love making any old ordinary thing beautiful. It feels like home to me. If you asked me even a year ago if I would have my own business I would have laughed at you and to a lot of you I did. Well for that I am sorry. Thank you for believing in my more than I did. I am humbled to have been given the opportunity to work along with some of the top vendors in the wedding industry in Jacksonville. During this time I not only learned a million different ways to fold a napkin or which items to add to the old emergency kit but I found myself. I learned that being in the wedding industry and helping someone create the event they had dreamed about for decades was a feeling that warms the heart. I learned that while I love every bit of the logistics of an event my heart is in the details. My mind is constantly thinking of new ideas and concepts for a photo shoot or event. I keep a notebook with me everywhere I go and it is full of random yet, fabulous ideas. Earlier this year it hit me while I was pinning away like a maniac on Pinterest. I can’t NOT do this. This is a part of me, this is what I was made to do. I went back and forth struggling with the idea of becoming a designer and stylist on my own. It terrified me to be completely honest with ya’ll. In August I was recommended to a bride to style her engagement shoot in Alabama. It was on the bride’s cattle farm in the middle of nowhere. That trip settled it for me. It was one of the best experiences of my life, honestly. That moment along with a couple other kick in the pants made me realize that there will never be a time when the stars align and it’s the perfect moment to go for it. So here it goes!

What goals or dreams are you putting off and why? I am looking forward to sharing DIY projects and design inspiration on here. I would also love to be a resource for you if you have questions about crafting or designing your wedding or social event.