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2016 Color Trend: Peach Echo

Bright, beautiful, and playful, this softer shade of coral takes me back to those warm, long days of summer.

Peach Echo 16 – 1548, is a fun and versatile color that will work wonderful for a spring or summer wedding and will look picture perfect when paired with multiple shades of peaches + corals, classic navy blues, soft lavenders and even striking teals.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner, Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Peach Echo 16-1548

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner, Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Peach Echo 16-1548

“The fashion and design communities, and consequently, consumers, have been in love with orange for several seasons. Coming to the fore this Spring is Pantone 16-1548, Peach Echo, a shade that emanates friendlier qualities, evoking warmth and accessibility. It is an all-encompassing, tempered companion in the playful orange family.” Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute

Collage Photo Credits (clockwise, L-R): Donna Morgan, Fab Mood
Style Me Pretty, Lisa Kerr, Loverly, Green Wedding Shoes,
Style Me Pretty, Hey Wedding Lady, Elegant Wedding Invites.

xx js

2016 Color Trend: Rose Quartz

The first color on Pantone’s top 10 colors for Spring 2016 list is a romantic and delicate take on a blush pink, Rose Quartz 13-1520.

This beautiful and dreamy shade of pink is sure to be a favorite among brides this year and it’s not hard to see why. Soft and subtle, this color will pair perfectly with creams and golds. To add in some unexpected edge, add in some warm copper tones.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone colors Spring 2016 - Rose Quartz 13-1520

“The soothing, calming nature of colors in the Spring collections are led by Pantone 13-1520 Rose Quartz, a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Like a serene sunset, flushed cheek or budding flower, Rose Quartz reminds us to reflect on our surroundings during the busy but lighthearted spring and summer months.” Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute

Collage Photo Credits (clockwise, L-R): Anthroplogie, Style Me Pretty, Mod Wedding, Etsy Precious.ly, Want That Wedding, H-A-L-E, Style Me Pretty, Style Me Pretty.

xx js

Pantone’s Top 10 Colors for Spring 2016

A Transporting and Transformative Canvas

Pantone’s top 10 colors for Spring 2016 have been revealed and the palette is a wonderful mix between calm and energetic, cool and warm, soft and vibrant.

“Influenced by the world of art, new global doors opening and the desire to disconnect from technology and unwind, designers this season have gravitated toward a palette that is first and foremost calming. Paying homage to the beauty of natural resources, colors emerging in the Spring collections serve as vehicles that transport wearers to more tranquil, mindful environs which encourage relaxation first, followed by curiosity and exploration.”

Colors this season transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our real selves… and I couldn’t agree more with Leatrice Eiseman.

Take a look at these wonderful colors and make sure to check back soon for a more in-depth look at each color and how you can incorporate them into your own wedding.

Which color is your favorite? I’ll tell you mine: Limpet Shell all the way.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone colors Spring 2016 - Rose Quartz 13-1520

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Peach Echo 16-1548

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Serenity 15-3919

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Snorkel Blue 19-4049

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Buttercup 12-0752

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Limpet Shell 13-4810

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Lilac Gray 16-3905

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Fiesta 17-1564

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Iced Coffee 15-1040

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - Pantone's colors for Spring 2016 - Green Flash 15-0146

xx js

2016 Wedding Dress Trends

Grand Rapids may not be the biggest city, and it definitely isn’t the most stylish city, but that doesn’t mean we don’t keep up with the latest wedding trends. Below are the top wedding dress trends of 2016.

Wedding Dress 2016 trends

Flower Appliques: Angel Sanchez, Rivini, Christos
Wedding Dress 2016 trends - 3d flower appliques

Feathers: Lela Rose, Monique Lhuillier, Kelly Faetanini
Wedding Dress 2016 trends - feathers

Illusion Bodice: Ines Di Santo, Monique Lhuillier, Pronovias
Wedding Dress 2016 trends - Illusion Neckline

Keyhole + Plunging Necklines: Rivini, J. Mendel, Angel sanchez
Wedding Dress 2016 trends - Keyhole and Plunge

Layer Love + Tiers: Alvina Valenta, Antonia Riva, Temperley london
Wedding Dress 2016 trends - layer love tiers

Overskirts + Sheer Skirts: Berta, Cristos, Legends Romona Keveza
Wedding Dress 2016 trends - Overskirts and Sheer Skirt

Short Sleeves: Oscar de la Renta, Eugenia Couture, Oscar de la Renta
Wedding Dress 2016 trends - Short Sleeves

So what’s your favorite wedding dress trend for 2016?

xx js

DIY Christmas Arrangement

Wishing you a season of gladness, a season of cheer, and to top it all off, a wonderful year.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step Supplies

What you’ll need:
• Cutters
• Small vase
• White Alstroemeria (4 stems)
• Red Alstroemeria (4 stems)
• Pink Alstroemeria (3 stems)
• Red Roses (3 stems)
• White Roses (3 stems)
• White + Red Carnations (3 stems)
• White Snapdragons (2 stems)
• Red Tulips (5 stems)
• Hawaiian Ginger (1 stem)
• Leucadendron (2 stems)
• Pointsettia (1 bloom)
• Evergreen Branches (6 branches)

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step Supplies

Notes:
Keep the stems long until you are ready to place them in the vase. Then cut them to the appropriate length.

Have fun with the shape of the arrangement and don’t be afraid to move a stem to a different spot if you don’t like where you first placed it.

Always turn your arrangement so that it looks good from all sides.

Think of your vase in quarters: Front Left, Front Right, Back Left, Back Right.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step Supplies

Instructions:
1. Prep your flowers. Take the vase you will use for the centerpiece arrangement and fill with cool water.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 1

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 1

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 1

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 1

2. Start with the evergreen branches. Arrange the branches on the outer edge of the vase, with a few of the branches draping over one side of the vase (front left quarter) and take a few taller branches and place on the opposite side (back right quarter).

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 2

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 2

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 2

3. Take the white alstroemeria stems and place a few near the taller evergreen branches and some by the draping evergreen branches. Arrange the remaining white alstroemeria stems inside the vase.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 3

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 3

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 3

4. Take the pink alstroemeria stems and scatter them throughout the arrangement and in-between the white alstroemeria.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 4

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 4

5. Do the same with the red alstroemeria stems.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 5

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 5

6. Take one of the red roses and place near the other taller stems and then scatter the other red roses throughout the arrangement.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 6

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 6

7. Scatter the white roses throughout the arrangement.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 7

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 7

8. Take the 3 carnations, group them together and place them near the front of the vase (front right quarter), on the same side as the taller evergreen branches.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 8

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 8

9. Next take the tulips and scatter them throughout the arrangement. These tulips are meant to be wild and whimsical, so let them just go where they want to.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 9

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 9

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 9

10. Place the hawaiian ginger near the taller evergreen branches, jetting out at an angle.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 10

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 10

11. Tuck in the leucadendron in opposite quarters (Front Right, Back Left).

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 11

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 11

12. Take the snapdragons and place one so it’s partially draping over the left side (front left quarter) and the other near the center middle.

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 12

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 12

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 12

13. Place a large poinsettia bloom near the front of the arrangement (front left quarter).

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 13

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 13

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step 13

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step Final

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step Final

Grand Rapids Wedding Planner and Floral Designer - DIY Christmas Holiday Flower Arrangement Centerpiece - Step Final