I’ve always loved Peacocks and their beautifully colored feathers. I think the look is timeless and I don’t think I could ever get sick of seeing peacock feather inspiration. I am actually incorporating a slight peacock feather touch to an event I am currently working on. When the feathers are added with deep purple, I think it adds even more depth and character. Peacock feathers look great as a bouquet as well and that could be a great option if would like to save money on your florals.

[image credit: purple belt and bouquet- Elizabeth Millay; Peacock bouts and couple holding hands - Caroline Tran; cake and wedding rings - Victor Sizemore]

If you’re throwing an event + would like to send your guests home with a little gift bag as a token of appreciation, these modern + simple freebie thank you labels/stickers (compliments of trendsetting wedding) would be great on a glassine, cello or paper bag full ‘o goodies.

directions: download the labels (trendsetting wedding freebie-thank you sticker green ) and ( trendsetting wedding freebie-thank you sticker yellow) on adhesive-backed paper or send through a xyron machine, if you own one. Cut out the circles and use to close a small gift bag. Enjoy.

Happy Monday, all.

Just a quick note to let you know that today is a good, good day.

This morning, I received word that trendsetting wedding is among Bridetide’s list of the top 100 wedding blogs of 2010, again this year. Two years in a row – I am delighted!

Also, as mentioned, 2010 will bring many additions to the blog. Today, the list of venues has been posted. So Cal and Chicago brides-to-be may find this list especially helpful now, if you are pondering venues. Shortly, I will be adding NYC, San Francisco and other big city venues as well. These venues comprise the beautiful, the unique, the modern and the chic. To follow: look for more freebies + downloads on the blog this year as well!

Happy new year! trendsetting wedding wishes you happiness + prosperity in 2010. There are exciting things planned for the blog this year. So stop by often.

“Baby, it’s cold outside…”

…and that is no joke. With the cold temps, I’ve been thinking about a fun-filled spring + summer – with fairs, carnivals + color galore. Want a colorful engagement session or wedding pics? Take some inspiration from these photos. How fun are they?

[image credit: balloons + couple with cotton candy - Adrienne Gunde; photo booth - Jasmine Star; carnival - Joe Elario; carousel - Justine Ungaro]

No carnivals or fairs near you? Consider a downtown city lights or an outdoor movie theatre session.

Today’s engagement session, which was sent to me by Nicole from Design Curiosities, is pretty cool + different. Shots of Steven + Nicole were taken at various locations throughout Houston, starting out at The Orange Show (the couple went their on their second date, too!). They were closed due to inclement weather; however, Table 4 Weddings , their photographers, were able to get some great shots outside!

After The Orange Show, they moved to a lot near it, where there was this trailer in the shape of a rocket…

Then it was onto The Daft Punk Mural…

Then it was onto Domy Books in Houston, where the couple spends time looking through the many books + vinyl toys they have.

[image credit: Table 4 Weddings]

Visiting the locations where you previously created memories is a great way to personalize your engagement session. Interested in seeing more photos from this session? See the rest over at Design Curiosities.

Vendor spotlight is a new trendsetting wedding feature highlighting some of the most wonderful modern wedding + event vendors, which I select myself. These are not sponsored or paid posts…quite simply, I am sharing with you vendors I like!

The first vendor spotlight goes to Jayme Fort Designs.

Jayme Fort Designs is a complete custom stationery boutique. She offer custom designs for all types of stationery including full wedding collections, personal stationery, monograms, and handmade cards and invitations. She describes her style as a little more architectural… a little less fluffy. She wanted to bring a breath of modern design to a wedding world full of the expected, traditional and floral designs.

Jayme’s favorite aspect of what she does is DESIGNING. She loves to design, and creating new custom looks that speak to the bride or client is what keeps her motivated! She loves when people come to her and say “I have been looking everywhere and can’t find anything that I like!” Challenge accepted…

[image credit: Jayme Fort Designs]

Jayme on the images above:

They are all wedding stationery, each has a complete coordinating collection and each is completely customizable. The last image is one from my holiday collection… I used an engagement picture and it doubled as the couple’s Christmas card… it has the most beautiful vintage feel because it is printed on thick linen textured card stock rather than the usual glossy photo paper and has lovely rounded corners for one more added detail.

To learn more about Jayme Fort Designs, you can visit her website and her Etsy shop. Jayme can be contacted at: jaymefortdesigns AT gmail.com.

These wonderful photos of Michelle + Clay’s chic NYC wedding were sent to me by Gulnara Studio. Michelle + Clay’s ceremony + reception took place at the Hudson Hotel. Before the ceremony, the couple + the bridal party went to Times Square, which made for some great photo ops. The lovely floral arrangements were by Rachel Cho and the lovely cake was by April Reed (definitely a fan of the fuchsia hues…).

Additional vendors:
Lighting:  Levy Lighting
Dress: Designer Loft

[image credit: Gulnara Studio]

Hello, there! It’s been about a week…so what happened? Well, the blog host started an unexpected migration  this past week (which led to a couple subsequent problems), hence the delay in posts. This is the first in the blog goodies I am going to share with you in this fun little game of blog post catch-up. But without further adieu…

Today’s wedding is LA, baby. This downtown LA wedding of Sarah + Brad took place at Cafe Pinot and was shot by the great, talented LA photographer Adrienne Gunde. This wedding location definitely has the best of both worlds – a city skyline and nice architecture with city lights shining at night, as well as a lovely green garden in the center of it all, near a historic library (same place where my best friend and I would sometimes visit for research papers in college!).  Do the blue + purple  centerpieces + bridesmaid attire look great with that amazing blue sky or what?

[image credit: Adrienne Gunde]

What does Industrial Chic look like? Just look at this great Chicago area engagement session of Derek + Jorie fabulously shot by Miller + Miller.

“The burned-out run-down factory mirrored exactly Derek’s profession – he is a Fireman for Plainfield + Joliet – and it also provided a grungy mix of backdrops for some engagement photos. The softer location incorporated a bridge, creek, trees and open field providing a breathtaking, natural setting.”

It is so fun that the factory acted as a backdrop for their engagement photos + the firemen attire made an appearance in some photos as well. Once again, proof of how unique + special it is when a couple infuses their sessions with their interests or passions.

Industrial, meet chic…

These photos below created a secondary romantic and calm feel to the engagement session -don ‘t ya think?…

[image credit: Miller + Miller]

I am really enjoying the recent NYC engagements and weddings I have been receiving lately. Today’s wedding feature and recent photo book entry was sent by Ashley from Julia Newman Photography.

The wedding of Melissa + Ethan , which took place at the W Hotel New York, features hints of pink [without being too pink!] and soft feathers…and has New York City written all over it. Are these some great New York inspired photos or what?

[image credit: Julia Newman Photography]

I love city weddings. So fun.

Other vendors from this wedding include: