The weather is starting to heat up, leaves are beginning to appear on the trees... before we know it, summer - the season of weddings - will be here. It's always a good idea to coordinate the color scheme of your wedding with the season, especially if you're planning an outdoor ceremony. For summer, a bright, cheery color palette of sunny yellow and punchy fuchsia is just right. Add a few accents of slate grey to cool it down, and you get a look that's unique, modern, and pulled together.
1. Great invitations can set the scene for your whole wedding and create a buzz months before the event. I love how these handmade invites mix modern and vintage motifs. Matching save the dates, RSVP cards, and direction cards are also available, all from Bloom Invitations.
2. Don't be afraid to mix contrasting colors. Your bridal party will thank you for not making them spend money on dyed-to-match shoes they'll never wear again! This flower girl looks absolutely adorable in her yellow and white sundress with silver-grey ballerina flats. Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings.
3. Pay attention to the details to make it a memorable day. This tiny handmade jewelry box covered in
