Wedding Trends | Pantone 2016 Colors

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Wedding Trends | Pantone 2016 Colors

Happy Wednesday! Our intern, Andersen, is sharing her take on Pantone's 2016 Colors of the Year! Find Rose Quartz and Serenity inspiration below as well as some tips for choosing your own wedding colors! 

It's officially wedding season and after creating your perfect Pinterest wedding board, you start to see a color trend. This year’s trend is not just one color, but two! The colors are what most people would call pale pink, the experts are calling it Rose Quartz and its partner color Serenity,  a pale blue. Used alone or together, these two colors reflect a sense of elegance and peace.

Whether you are using these colors for your bridesmaid’s dresses, bouquet or the newest sensation; the flower crown, these colors are not hard to come by. Check out this stunning bouquet by our very own Megan Willis, owner of Celebrate Colorfully! It combines a variety of color, but includes the two colors of the year!

Our florals for Taylor + Collin photographed by Morgan Chidsey

Our florals for Taylor + Collin photographed by Morgan Chidsey

These two Pantone 2016 colors, have also been noted by a famous jewelry designer, Kendra Scott, and a line was made specially for Rose Quartz and Serenity. Many brides and their “bride tribes” have taken these colors to the next level and are wearing them as their accessories.

Photo from the Kendra Scott Instagram: @kendrascott

Photo from the Kendra Scott Instagram: @kendrascott

When choosing your wedding colors, make sure they reflect you and your partner as a couple. Whether it be Rose Quartz and Serenity or not, choosing the colors should be a fun and exciting part of the planning process! Thanks for checking in on this week’s blog, and as always, “Celebrate Colorfully!

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TIPS | PRIVATE LAST DANCE SONG SELECTIONS

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TIPS | PRIVATE LAST DANCE SONG SELECTIONS

Picture it: You take one final sip of champagne with your stunning bridal bouquet in your hand as you savor the most beautiful wedding you could have ever imagined. Your family and friends are gathering to send you off, all hearts in attendance are bursting with love and well wishes, but before you are whisked off into your newly wedded bliss, you have one final private dance as the cherry on top of this picture perfect wedding day

When picking the perfect final song for your last dance, keep in mind this one important question: Does this song speak to us as a couple? Even if the song that you chose is not the song that was playing during your first kiss or first dance, listen to various songs together and wait to come across that perfect one that really captures your hearts and speaks to your connection. Whether your style as a couple is modern, traditional, or a bit more eclectic and hip, we have put together a love filled list of 20 last dance song suggestions to help you show off those fierce wedding shoes and close the evening on the right note (pun intended!).

Photo | A Sea of Love

1. It Had to Be You – Tony Bennett
2. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
3. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
4. Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
5. Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
6. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft. Miguel
7. La Vie en Rose – Edith Piaf
8. Love on Top – Beyonce
9. Until The End of Time – Justin Timberlake
10. You and I (Nobody in the World) – John Legend
11. Kygo – Firestone
12. Marry Me – Train
13. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sherran
14. Sugar – Maroon 5
15. Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
16. Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
17. My Love – Paul McCartney
18. Like A Star – Corinne Bailey Rae
19. Your Love is King – Sade
20. Love Never Felt So Good – Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake 

Comment, share, and like this post to let us know your favorites from the list and any favorites that we may not have included! As always, thank you for reading and have a wonderful week from your wedding planning friends at Celebrate Colorfully!

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ERIN + ROBERT | THE ASHTON DEPOT

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ERIN + ROBERT | THE ASHTON DEPOT

Yay! It's #MarriedFaceMonday!

Today we're sharing Erin + Robert's classic wedding at The Ashton Depot in Fort Worth. (Our very first Fort Worth wedding!)

This event was the perfect mix of a classically beautiful wedding and a raging dance party! Our favorite moment was during the last few songs of the night. The couple made ribbon wands for their exit and the flower girl requested her ribbon wands before the night ended. She was using them on the dance floor. Pretty soon, everyone was asking for their ribbon wands and using them to dance through the last songs of the evening. Even our team was having fun with them, dancing on the sidelines! It was so adorable to see everyone having such a blast because of the sweet flower girl's creativity!

Enjoy this gallery of Erin + Robert's gorgeous day (shot by the incredible Allen Tsai) and be sure to see the full vendor team below!

VENDOR TEAM

COORDINATION | CELEBRATE COLORFULLY
VENUE + CATERING | THE ASHTON DEPOT
PHOTOGRAPHY | ALLEN TSAI PHOTOGRAPHY
FLORALS | PETALS & STEMS
TRANSPORTATION | MY VINTAGE LIMO

 

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MEET THE TEAM!

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MEET THE TEAM!

There are big things happening at Celebrate Colorfully over the next few weeks but you'll have to stay tuned for that announcement! In the meantime, we'd like to introduce you to our two newest additions to the #CCgirlgang! Please welcome Jillian Chopin and Andersen Hubbard to our little dream team! Read along to learn more about these two beautiful darlings who work so hard to make our weddings beautiful. We couldn't do it without them! 

Andersen is currently enrolled as a senior at Oklahoma State University, studying business and communications, but cannot wait to move back to Dallas after graduation. She has a love for Corgi puppies, chai lattes, and the HBO series Game of Thrones. 

Top 3 Dallas Spots

1. Klyde Warren Park (mostly for the people watching and food trucks)

2. Steel City Pops

3. Mi Cocina

Favorite Wedding Moment: Andersen loves seeing the reception hall transform from a plain room to a beautiful decorative space that portrays the love and character of the couple. 

Fun Fact: She has a hairless Sphinx cat named Hugo Boss.

Jillian absolutely loves and appreciates all things aesthetically pleasing and beautifully designed. With a degree in Public Relations and French, she finds a way to combine her love of art (in all forms!) and work into her daily life. On her days off, you can find Jillian exploring something new with her camera and tea in hand, while dreaming up her next bon voyage!

Top 3 Dallas Spots

1. Fat Straws Bubble Tea

2. Dallas Arboretum

3. Eatzi's

Favorite Wedding Moment: Jillian's favorite part is feeling all the love that surrounds a couple during the day. 

Fun Fact: Related to the composer Chopin, and actress Lucille Ball from I Love Lucy!

Andersen, Megan, Caitlin + Jillian | Photos by Savannah Pyron Photo

Andersen, Megan, Caitlin + Jillian | Photos by Savannah Pyron Photo

Welcome to the gang ladies! Cheers to many more wedding weekends

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MOST LOVED | ELLIE AND ACE

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MOST LOVED | ELLIE AND ACE

HELLO LOVELY PEOPLE! We're in full spring swing over here at Celebrate Colorfully. With the expansion of our team and our full line-up of weddings over the next few weeks, we've been busier than ever! 

Today I'd like to introduce you to Stephanie from Ellie and Ace Calligraphy! This girl has a heart of gold and is truly one of the sweetest people I've met in Dallas. Like most creatives, Stephanie wears many hats in life but her true passion is calligraphy. She's even sharing her love with others through her new workshops and classes.

We met Stephanie through a friend and can't stop gushing about how wonderful her work is. Just see for yourself! 

1. What are five words (or a 5 word sentence) that would describe yourselves and/or your company the best?

Calligrapher | Maker | Versatile | Unexpected | Creative Passion

2. How did Ellie and Ace come to be? What got you into hand lettering?

I’ve always loved handwriting and different styles of lettering. Growing up, I would change the style of my handwriting, often emulating another style that I loved and making it my own.  My class projects always involved an element of hand lettering – even in grad school!

It wasn’t until a dear friend recommended that I check out a calligraphy class that I realized this was a skill set I possessed that was somewhat unique and extremely versatile and useful. I started taking classes locally, and was instantly hooked, doing projects mostly for friends and family in the beginning. I’m so thankful for how this unexpected creative venture of mine has evolved!

My favorite part of the calligraphy industry is working directly with clients and other vendors (like Celebrate Colorfully) to bring a creative vision to life for a vast array of life events. I am humbled by the opportunity to meet such neat people and learn about a small part of their lives through my work.

3. Any tips for a DIY bride?

Go for it | There’s so much room for creativity – let your invitation and envelopes really say something about you and your special day!

Have a plan | Practice your lettering style, size & envelope layouts on scrap paper cut to size. Play around with different sizes and styles of lettering, such as script + print or various sizes and spacing of letters to create your unique envelope. Once you’ve decided on the final “look” then use handy tools like grids, templates, or a light pad to make lettering your actual envelopes easier and quicker. 

Get the right tools | Are you really into brush lettering, traditional pen and ink, or maybe even watercolor? Make sure that you’re getting the right tools to set you up for success in your lettering. I have a list of my favorite supplies on my blog and would be happy to consult with any DIY bride wanting to get started doing her own envelopes.

Embrace imperfection | Remember that each envelope you do is a unique work of art! Each of us is our own worst critic, so if you feel frustrated (which I often do!) just know that practice makes progress – not perfection. In an age of everything digital, people truly appreciate the time and heart invested in something that’s done by hand. Your guests will love your work!

4. What are your favorite local hangouts?

Matt’s Rancho Martinez – give me Bob Dip + happy hour everyday

 The Village Country Club walking trail

Half Price Books – it’s dog friendly!

Fuel City – tacos + corn in a cup

Home – I’m an introvert, so I get a lot of my energy and creativity from being at home, reading books and blogs, and organizing and decorating (when I’m not working on projects for clients!)

I probably need to get out more – ha!  This list makes me realize that my life centers around my dog and Tex Mex food!

5. Tell us more about your classes!

I just recently started offering beginner’s calligraphy classes after getting quite a few requests. This was an unexpected direction, but one that has been so much fun! I’ve hosted group classes in Dallas and Sherman, and have also done a few private lessons.

My classes are essentially hands-on workshops where students can learn the basics of modern calligraphy. The classes are designed for beginner level letterers with little or no experience. You don’t even have to have pretty handwriting to give it a try.

Students get my script calligraphy “starter kit” that includes my favorite beginner tools: an oblique holder, a straight holder, pot of black ink, nibs, washi tape, a pencil, practice grids, a tracing pad, and an alphabet exemplar.

I will be booking a couple more group classes later in the summer (July), but in the meantime, I’m open to scheduling private individual and private group classes. I think it would be such a fun bachelorette party for a group of friends wanting to do something a little different than the “typical” bachelorette events.

Sign up for the Ellie and Ace Class mailing list to be the first to know when new classes are added to the calendar!

FOR MORE INFO + INQUIRIES

ELLIE AND ACE

EMAIL | ellieandace@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM | @ellieandace

All photos from Ellie and Ace

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