we're here!

Whew! Where has time gone? We are here and as busy as ever and best of all finally getting some much anticipated sunshine. Quite a bit unfolding here at our Darling Belle Events studio however, it is a bit unwraps at the moment!



Patience! After all, you've gotten a sneak peek! It won't be long. We're not great at keeping secrets ;-)

Happy summer lovely readers!

|| Photography by Tamara Kuzminski ||
||Styling and Designing by Darling Belle Events ||

colour: pink : Ballet inspired wedding

In our wedding planning opinions nothing says pretty inspiration like a ballet. It's classic with pale pink ribbon sashes, soft floating skirts, sleek hairstyles and poised slippers.

This gracefully elegant trend can easily translate into a modern evening city wedding, or a classic, afternoon party adorned with countryside (as long as the groom doesn't feel compromised with lashing of dainty pinkness!)



||Credits||
Asian Bees, wedding cake by Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet from Elizabeth Anne Designs, stationery from Oh So Beautiful Paper, pearl necklace by Room of Your Own, pale pink feathered dress by CLF by Claire La Flaye, Martha Stewart Weddings, wedding invitations via Oh So Beautiful Paper, photograph by Lori Paladino via Style Me Pretty, Asian Bees, pastel colored dresses by ouma, pink heels by Badgley Mischka, wedding cake and cupcakes by A Little Slice of Heaven, pink tulle gown by ouma, Martha Stewart Weddings, pink rosette necklace by Petit Carousel, ceremony aisle cones and bouquet photographs by Lori Paladino via Style Me Pretty.

happy easter from darling belle events

A little spring wedding inspiration. Have a lovely long weekend everyone!





{Photo Credits: ROW 1: Paper Mobiles by Our Labor of Love via Design Sponge, Tree Full of Hanging Easter Eggs via We Heart It ROW 2: Boutonniere made from fabric flowers, ribbon & vintage buttons by Tec Petaja via The Knot, Mini Pastel Cakes by Lisa Lefkowitz via Style Me Pretty, Spring 2009 Wedding Gown by Ida Sjöstedt, Easter Eggshell Votives via Martha Stewart ROW 3: Green Chair With Easter Egg Basket by Stine Heilmann via Country Living, Flowergirls by Lisa Lefkowitz, Alvina Valenta Bridesmaids Dress: Style AV9987 from JLM Couture ROW 4: Colorful Glass Tumblers with Antique Victorian Motifs via Pottery Barn, Easter Egg Cup via Pottery Barn, Colorful Glass Containers With Flowers by Dolci Odille via Once Wed ROW 5: Chairs With Colorful Ribbons by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty, Wedding Cake Under Yellow Canopy by Rebecca Thuss, Jordan Almonds Spring Easter Wreath by Frances Janisch via Country Living}

palette inspiration: spring into colour - green, pink, red

Green and red are definately not just for christmas any longer. This mood board is proof! Sharp, crisp green mixed with darker shades of green and red with a punch of pink make the perfect wedding palette. These are a few of our faves at the moment - a Vera Bradley 'you make me blush' pattern inspired wedding to the custom made necktie by Tux & Tulle, a special addition of red Manolo's (love the sparkle!). Of course, the English could never forget tea. The assorted tea cups - Gardner Street Green, by Kate Spade for Lenox, Bamboo Casual, by Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton. Seriously, we die.

Vera Bradley Charleston Tote// Red Manolo Shoes //
Tea Cup Assortment // Custom Necktie by Tux & Tulle // Wedding photo courtesy of Sebastian Photography

palette inspiration: muted pink, olive leaf, gray and white marble

A classic soft wedding palette of muted pink, olive leaf, gray and white.

Row 1: from left: chic fascinator headband from Ruche, gray invitation by Martha Stewart for Crane & Co., feathered Sue Wong dress from Bloomingdale’s, photo of miniature chocolate cake by Elizabeth Messina
Row 2: olive leaf bouquet photo by Punam Bean via Style Me Pretty, photo of Lazzaroni amaretti by Katie Quinn Davies, custom chalkboard art by Custom Chalk
Row 3: my wedding photo by Elizabeth Messina, bistro tables via This is Glamorous, grissini breadsticks from Real Simple, olive branch arrangement by Saipua for Sunday Suppers

colour inspiration: Kate Spade Spring 2012

My weekend was spent in London (Chelsea, darling!) with my style guru, Candace (also American by birth, British by choice!). We did a spot of shopping, had an amazing lunch at Les Duex Salon and flirted with adventure. We popped into Kate Spade for a session of fashion drooling and oh.my.colour. Major inspiration. Adore the collaborative collection with Florence Broadhurst.

The eye-catching pops or pinks and oranges were amazing in the spring collection yet the blues and greens really stuck in my mind. During the wedding planning process so many brides opt for a more natural or soft array of colours (which we love, of course!) Navy is definately a colour that would be a great focus point. It can be coupled with rustic gold, purple, and white. It would make for a refreshing palette. *ahem, inspiration below*

a most definate 'yes!' to the shoes... oh, the shoes...

Gold, Cream and Blush Wedding

a little inspiration {just in case}