The bow tie has been around for centuries. Is there anything more classic? And nowadays, with the explosion of colors and patterns–the wedding bow tie can be such a flexible part of the groom’s attire. They can retain their classic mystique in formalwear or can be made to be quirky, creative, and casual. We love them! From paisley to plaid to gingham to patriotic, here are a few of our favorite picks from some of our favorite blogs …

Which is your favorite?

Photo by B Wright Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Katelyn James Photography via Southern Weddings

Photo by Lilia Photography via Wedding Chicks

Photo by Renaissance Studios Photography via The Bride’s Cafe

Photo by Photo Pink via Ruffled Blog

Photo by Q Weddings via Southern Weddings

Photo by Dixie Pixel via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Catwalk Wedding via Rock N’Roll Bride

Easter time. A time of celebration, new growth, family and lots of beautiful spring colors–including those hard-to-resist, soft, sweet pastels. Pair them with varying shades of the same color. Pair them with darker colors. Pair them with other pastels. Pair them with floral patterns. Pastels are that flexible.

Want more ideas for a spring wedding?

Signature cocktails & mock-tails: Here’s another opportunity to play up your color scheme: pink lemonade, mint lemonade, sweet tea, citrus-colored drinks, fruit cocktails. Embellish your ice-cubes with organic, edible flowers/herbs: pansies, chamomile, basil, nasturtiums, orchids.

Apps & Entrees: Lots of fresh, colorful fruits, veggies, and salads.

Spring flower ideas: roses, peonies, lilies of the valley, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, Gerber daisies.

Visit this Easter Inspiration Board at MagnetStreet Weddings

Happy Friday. We’ve got mint on the mind today. What’s to love about a mint-inspired wedding? To name a few: refreshing, cool, modern, soft, airy.

How would you describe it?

We dressed up our Save the Dates and Wedding Invitation with the very hot and on-trend mint {celadon} and paired it with other spring favorites. Which is your favorite?

Mint + Coral + ikat = energetic, trendy and fun.

“Bohemian iKat”: Save the Date Magnet

Mint + Butter + vines= soft, feminine & springy.

“Butterfly Blossoms”: Save the Date Magnet

Mint + Winter White + roses= sophisticated, timeless & poised.

“Vintage Applique”: Wedding Invitation & Guest Information Card

Your Wedding. Your Way. Play with any colors you want on any design using Design Studio–our online personalization tool. Have fun playing …

Happy Friday Everyone. Have a terrific weekend!

Images:
bouquet by JL Designs, photo by This Modern Romance, via Greer Loves, platforms, bridesmaid necklace via Etsy, Cake via Sprinkle Bakes

Happy Color Monday! Guess what? Over the St. Patrick’s Day-filled weekend, those crazy leprechauns turned some of our Save the Dates and Invitations green! Who knew they could use color so well?

With the wide range of greens in the world, it’s easy to fall in love with at least one shade. From subtle, sweet mint to  deep hunter greens, you can find a green hue that reflects you. And if you’re a bold individual, you’ll probably gravitate toward a punchy lime or kiwi green!

Greens work well with almost any wedding theme. Obviously a Celtic or Irish wedding works well in green, but green is a natural choice for garden or outdoor weddings, too. Whatever your wedding style may be, green can help breathe life into your wedding day decor.

What about you? Will you be using green in your wedding?