2020 PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: CLASSIC BLUE

The Pantone Color of the Year dropped last week and we want to talk about it! Last Wednesday we waited with bated breath on Pantone's Instagram post announcing 2020s Color of the Year. They teased a few snaps of a gorgeous sunset and we were convinced that the COTY might be an Orange Blossom, a Ruby Red, or Bold Fuchsia so when Classic Blue was announced we were a little… underwhelmed. Blue is a beautiful color both in and outside of wedding design, but being lovers or all things extra we expected something a little more dynamic. I headed over the Pantone's blog for more insight on the choice. They described Classic Blue as:

Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

- Pantone

And that's when we got it; calm, confident, and dependable though not always top of mind when dreaming up wedding color palettes, are some of the most important components to planning a wedding and a life with your boo. While going through our gorgeous wedding archives, we found so many past weddings that'd used blue to compliment their wedding style. Each exuded elegance, style, and understated beauty. Classic Blue, it took us a second, but we're into you.

Photo | Pantone

If you’re into Classic Blue too, we’ve put together a few complementary color palettes plus inspiration from some of our own wedding’s Classic Blue moments. Enjoy!

Color Palettes That’ll Work With Classic Blue

Ways to Incorporate Classic Blue

Bridesmaid Dresses

Photo | Adria Lea

Paper Goods

Photo | Jillian Hogan

Wedding Cake

Photo | Apryl Ann Photography

Stationary

Photo | Morgan Chidsey

Save the Date Display

Photo| Chelsea Q White

Tablescape

Photo | Ben Q. Photography

Groomsmen Attire

Photo | Ashley Rhain

Shoes

Photo | Ashley Rhain

Let us know, are you a Classic Blue convert too?

INSPIRED BY | WEDDING VEILS

Veils are a beautiful addition to your wedding day ensemble, dresses are gorgeous, but veils are effortlessly classic and we can’t get enough of the drama they create. Whether they’re long and flowy following you down the aisle or vintage birdcages accentuating your eclectic style, we’re here for them all.

Originally worn to symbolize modesty and reverence, today’s veils have evolved into an art and can be customized in nearly any way you can think of. Historically most brides wore long traditional veils that covered their faces and trailed behind them, but according to Martha Stewart the most popular veils types today are:

1. Birdcage: Chic, dainty, and out of the box

2. Blusher: Hits at the bust, typically worn over the face while walking down the aisle

3. Mantilla: Regal and trimmed in lace

4. Tiered: Layered and dramatic look

5. Fingertip: Present, but still lets the dress do the talking

6. Ballerina: The most common veil type

7. Cathedral: Watch your step because this baby is loooooong

8. Elbow: Enhances (or helps create) an hourglass figure

But, wedding veils aren’t just fashion statements, they’re also gorgeous props. When we get pictures back from photographers we can’t wait to see veils swept up in the wind or draped over the couple. They’re always fun and give photographers a creative alternative to traditional walking and kissing shots (of course those are lovely too!). We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite veil pictures for some inspiration, but even if you’re not planning on wearing a veil, stick around and feast your eyes on these beauties!

Photo | Shay & Olive

Veil Type | Ballerina

Photo | George Street

Veil Type | Mantilla

Photo | Morgan Chidsey

Veil Type | Elbow

Photo | Christina Childress

Veil Type | Ballerina

Photo | A Sea of Love

Veil Type | Ballerina

Photo | Jennefer Wilson

Veil Type | Blusher

INSPIRED BY | BRIDAL BEAUTY

Creating a wedding day style is many bride’s favorite parts of the wedding planning process. Putting together mood boards and thinking up color schemes to fit your aesthetic and unique sense of style is exciting. But, one of the biggest parts of your wedding day aesthetic is you! Your dress, hair, and even accessories will come together to create create a look you love and your wedding makeup will be the icing on that oh so fabulous cake.

Although this is one of the more fun to-do’s on your list, it can be a little daunting to choose a bridal makeup look you love, and there’s certainly no shortage of makeup styles out there. There are a few things that might help you decide:

• What season are you getting married? Fall and Winter weddings typically feature darker lip and eye shadow colors.

• What’s your wedding venue? Outdoor or Beach weddings tend to lean more neutral glam.

• What kind of dress are you wearing? Classic, princess gowns pair nicely with blushy cheeks and pink/berry-toned lips.

• Or do something totally out of the box, it’s your wedding!

To make your bridal style search a little easier, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Celebrate Dallas brides and their gorgeous wedding day makeup looks, plus five tips to make sure your look goes off without a hitch. Let the glam begin!

PRO TIP: Skin First

Your skin is the foundation of every look, so skin prep is crucial. Make sure that you’re using the best moisturizers and primers for your skin type and skin concerns. That being said, try to give your self time try new skincare products and treatments. We’d advise not to try anything new the week or two before your wedding, so you can avoid any adverse reactions you’ll have to cover.

Alison’s Bronze Glow

Photo | Reigh Walker ,

Face | Grand Slam Glam

Hannah’s Warm Bold Eye + Neutral Lip

Photo | Rebecca Kracht

Face | Kate Yancey

PRO TIP: Trial Runs are Essential

Whether you’re doing your makeup yourself or hiring a makeup artist for you wedding day, trial runs are a must. New products may irritate your skin or be a bad color match so it’s best to make sure you can do a long wear test of the look before your wedding so you know that it’s foolproof. You also want to make sure you feel comfortable in your wedding day makeup style, especially if it’s something new or different than your usual style. Smokey eyes are gorgeous, but if you’ve never tried one before you may be overwhelmed wearing one on the photographed day of your life.

Allie’s Mauve Smoke Show

Photo | Lori Wilson Photography

Face | Taylor Luther

Grace’s Understated Eyes and Statement Lip

Photo | Christina Childress

Face | Hair + Makeup by Sydney

PRO TIP: Bring Backup

No matter how long lasting your makeup is, your wedding day will really put it through the ringer, but there’s a fix for that! Keep an emergency kit packed with blotting sheets, the lipstick, lash glue, makeup wipes, and setting powder for easy access. Fingers crossed you won’t need, but you don’t want to be caught without it. And if you’re willing to pay a little more, many makeup artists will charge an hourly rate to stick around to

Ashley’s Classic Glam

Photo | Melissa Marshall

Face | Tease to Please

Jordan’s Show Stopping Lashes

Photo | Reigh Walker

Face | Beauty At Hartt

PRO TIP: Make sure you’re waterproofed.

Tears and sweat happen, so make sure you’re prepared! The makeup market is flooded with waterproof mascaras and face powders you should consider picking up. You’ll most definitely break a sweat, that’s a given so plan for that. But, even if you’re not typically a crier do yourself a favor and invest in a good waterproof. It’ll be a pain to get off later that night, which is a gift and curse.

Nicole’s Natural Glam

Photo | Christina Childress

Face | By Bride

Carolina’s Vampy Lips and Liner

Photo | Jillian Zamora

Face | Stephanie Nelson

PRO TIP: More is more…sort of.

Makeup photographs differently than it looks in person. That mean that even all done up, pictures may not do your makeup look justice. Taking that into consideration, it may be in your best interest to go a little heavier than you typically would. Of course, if you don’t feel comfortable doing that, then don’t do it. This is your day you should feel your best and most confident!

Chaka’s Golden Cut Crease

Photo | Kevin + Stephanie Cabrera

Face | MakeUpArtByVivienne

Makenzie’s Blushy Cheeks

Photo | Cottonwood Road Photography

Face | WZ Beauty Studio

INSPIRED BY | VELVET

We delved into our favorite fall moments of the season last week, but there was one trend we couldn’t get over! That’s right, velvet is trending and we’re more than happy to get on board with this smooth and sophisticated look. You’ve probably seen it all over the wedding blogosphere, and it may have seemed a little intimidating. We get it velvet doesn’t necessarily scream wedding and it’s popular, but not so popular that you’ve seen it done IRL. Well, today we’re here to demystify because velvet can be incorporated into nearly any wedding element you want, big or small.

Ring Boxes

This one’s small, but can make a big impact. I’m sure you’re asking why the hell do I need a velvet ring box? For the only thing that matters, pictures! *just kidding* But, velvet ring boxes do add a certain amount of luxe into any detail shot. Your photographer will love it and you can keep it as a delicate little keepsake.

Photo | Adria Lea

Photo | The Mrs. Box

Bridesmaids Dresses

Give your girls the gift of feeling cozy and looking cool in velvet bridesmaid dresses. Aside from looking oh so classic, these dresses are perfect for playing into your specific aesthetic. They’re edgy and outside-of-the-box, but subtle enough that they won’t make you cringe when you look back at pictures in 10 years.

Photo | Jennifer Martin Photo

Photo | Jieru Photography

Groom and Groomsmen Attire

Velvet on grooms and groomsmen are one of my favorite way to feature the trend. Many grooms struggle to find a way to distinguish their style from the groomsmen. Think about it, you’re wearing a floor-length white gown and you’re groom is looking handsome (of course!) in a suit that’s similar if not identical to the rest of his groomsmen. With an eye-catching velvet suit jacket or bow-tie/suspender set, he can stand out all on his own.

Photo | Alisha Tova

Photo | Etsy

Bridal Accessories

Small wardrobes touches are an option as well. Your something blue can be velvet too, same with other bridal accessories like a vintage-inspired stole. A velvet stole also sells a Fall/Winter theme, so you’re hitting two birds with one fashionable stone.

Photo | Kristen Kaiser

Photo | Etsy

Decor

Now I have to admit, these are probably the least cost-effective options, but boy are they pretty! Velvet table numbers may go largely unnoticed by guests and may be expensive, but the little details are what sell the look. The same can’t be said for velvet Vow books though, guests may never get to see these additions, but they’ll beautiful and sentimental keepsake to pull out every anniversary.

Photo | Taylor & Porter

Photo | Jenna Bechtholt Photography

TOP 5 | FALL WEDDING MOMENTS

It finally feels like fall in Texas and we're excited to be celebrating one of our favorite wedding seasons! Of course, all seasons have their matrimonial magic, but we can't over that yummy fall feeling and an even yummier fall color palette. We've been lucky to be apart of so many Fall and Fall inspired weddings, but today we've narrowed it down to five of our favorites for you to enjoy! You can use these as inspiration to create your autumnal affair or swoon along with us; either way, here are our Top 5 Fall Wedding Moments.

Bridesmaids in Burgundy

Photo | Kevin + Stephanie

Darker Florals

Photo | Christina Childress

Pops of Autumnal Color

Photo | Tyler Tyndell

Dapper Groom Fashion

Photo | Olivia Strohm

Alternative Fall Bouquets

Photo | Averie Claire